108th Training Command
United States Army Reserve Drill Sergeant
United States Army Reserve Drill Sergeant
The United States Army Reserve Drill Sergeant of the Year (USAR DSOY) is a distinguished Army Reserve service member assigned to the 108th Training Command who serves as a vital link between the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), the Center for Initial Military Training (CIMT), and USAR Drill Sergeants. The USAR DSOY's responsibilities include executing special projects and liaising with TRADOC, CIMT, 108th TC and the Army Reserve Drill Sergeant community. Newly elected USAR DSOYs conduct a Basic Combat Training (BCT) 10-week cycle before assuming a 12-month ADOS active duty tour at CIMT HQ.
To support United States Army Reservists on their journey to becoming Drill Sergeants, CSM Mosso, Juddiah, Command Sergeant Major of the 108th Training Command (IET), created the Drill Sergeant Candidate Assessment Program (DSCAP), a preparatory program to streamline requirements for wearing the earning campaign hat.
The 108th Training Command (Initial Entry Training) is a force planning foundational pillar for the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). It is one of the largest commands consisting of the 95th Training Division, 98th Training Division, and 104th Leaders Training) within the USAR, tasked with a multifaceted mission of the highest importance - transforming civilians into Soldiers during BCT and AIT, ROTC Cadet leadership development and training Drill Sergeants who embody the apex of professionalism. The 108th Training Command remains steadfast in its commitment to fortify the strategic readiness of the Total Army in support of building Army 2028.
The 108th Training Command (Initial Entry Training) intends to uphold and further reinforce our role as a foundational pillar for force planning and strategic readiness within the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR).
At the heart of our efforts is the aim to continue implementing quality training to build an Army 2038 force that is resilient, adaptable, and ready to fight and overmatch our adversaries across multiple domains. Every Soldier, Cadet, and Drill Sergeant will be a capable warrior and a leader, ready to inspire others and contribute to the success of the Total Army.
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