The success of these tests resulted in the adoption of the new concept to include the formation of Drill Sergeant Schools. These were the first drill sergeants used to train recruits in the Army.

Retired US Army drill sergeant Lamont Christian rates US military boot-camp scenes in movies and TV shows for realism. Christian breaks down the early stages of boot camp in "Full Metal Jacket ...

An curved arrow pointing right. The US Army Drill Sergeant Academy's drill sergeant of the year, Staff Sgt. Devante McLean, breaks down every uniform drill sergeants wear and its purpose.

The Drill Sergeant of the Year competition physically and mentally challenges competitors from each of the U.S. Army Centers of Excellence, the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy and each of the U.S ...