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CASCOM 2023 Best Squad/Drill Sergeant of the Year commences

By Terrance BellJune 28, 2023

CASCOM 2023 Best Squad/Drill Sergeant of the Year commences
1 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – SSG Jerry Hardin, Ordnance School, fires his M4 during the stress shoot of the Best Squad Competition/Drill Sergeant of the Year event June 26 at the installation range complex. (T. Anthony Bell) (Photo Credit: Terrance Bell) VIEW ORIGINAL
CASCOM 2023 Best Squad/Drill Sergeant of the Year commences
2 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Staff Sgt. Charles Burnett, representing the Ordnance School, makes adjustments on his M4 weapon during zero qualifications at the installation range complex June 26. Burnett is one of 17 Soldiers competing in the Best Squad Competition/Drill Sergeant of the Year event taking place June 26-29. (photo by T. Anthony Bell) (Photo Credit: Terrance Bell) VIEW ORIGINAL
CASCOM 2023 Best Squad/Drill Sergeant of the Year commences
3 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Soldiers participating in the Best Squad Competition/Drill Sergeant of the Year event fire at targets downrange during zero qualifications at the range complex June 26. The BSC/DSOY event attracted 17 Soldiers from throughout CASCOM for the opportunity to showcase their Soldier skills. (photo by T. Anthony Bell) (Photo Credit: Terrance Bell) VIEW ORIGINAL
CASCOM 2023 Best Squad/Drill Sergeant of the Year commences
4 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Staff Sgt. William Scott, a range safety, connects the shot group of Staff Sgt. Charles Burnett, Ordnance School, during the range portion of the CASCOM Best Squad Competition/Drill Sergeant of the Year event June 26 at the installation range complex. (photo by T. Anthony Bell) (Photo Credit: Terrance Bell) VIEW ORIGINAL
CASCOM 2023 Best Squad/Drill Sergeant of the Year commences
5 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Staff Sgt. Charles Burnett, Ordnance School, takes aim at the target during a zero fire at the installation range complex June 26. Burnett is one of 17 Soldiers competing in the Best Squad Competition/Drill Sergeant of the Year event taking place June 26-29. (photo by T. Anthony Bell) (Photo Credit: Terrance Bell) VIEW ORIGINAL
CASCOM 2023 Best Squad/Drill Sergeant of the Year commences
6 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Staff Sgt. William Scott, a range safety, discusses results with Staff Sgt. Cory Garrett, Quartermaster School, during the CASCOM Best Squad Competition/Drill Sergeant of the Year event June 26 at the installation range complex. (photo T. Anthony Bell) (Photo Credit: Terrance Bell) VIEW ORIGINAL
CASCOM 2023 Best Squad/Drill Sergeant of the Year commences
7 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – SSG Jerry Hardin, Ordnance School, fires his M4 during the stress shoot of the Best Squad Competition/Drill Sergeant of the Year event June 26 at the installation range complex. (T. Anthony Bell) (Photo Credit: Terrance Bell) VIEW ORIGINAL
CASCOM 2023 Best Squad/Drill Sergeant of the Year commences
8 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Staff Sgt. Emanuel Guido, a range safety, explains to Sgt. Darius Lee the adjustments he needs to make when firing his M-4 during the Best Squad Competition/Drill Sergeant of the Year event at the range training complex. Lee was representing the Transportation School. (photo by T. Anthony Bell) (Photo Credit: Terrance Bell) VIEW ORIGINAL
CASCOM 2023 Best Squad/Drill Sergeant of the Year commences
9 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Staff Sgt. Cory Garrett, representing the Quartermaster School, fires his M4 weapon at targets downrange during the weapons qualification event of the Best Squad Competition/Drill Sergeant of the Year event June 26 at the installation range complex. (photo by T. Anthony Bell) (Photo Credit: Terrance Bell) VIEW ORIGINAL

FORT GREGG-ADAMS, VA. -- Seventeen Warriors from throughout CASCOM converged upon headquarters for the annual Best Squad/Drill Sergeant of the Year Competition that kicked off Monday. The event is described as a Soldier skills competition that includes 12-mile ruck march, essay test, tactical skills and more. The first day of competition began with the Army Combat Fitness Test and was followed by weapons qualification. The event will conclude Thursday with an awards ceremony.