Who and When was the original survey of recruit training conducted correct answers 1962
Secretary of the Army Elvis J. Stahr Jr. under Secretary of the Army Stephen Ailes
First course after revised concept of recruit training correct answers Pilot Course @ Fort
Jackson,SC for NCO's and officers, April-June 1963
When/where did NCO's begin training for DS duties? correct answers Fort Leonard Wood DS
School, Sept. 1964
When did women receive permission to become DS? By who? correct answers 1971, Army
Chief of Staff William C. Westmoreland
Who were the first 6 female NCO's to wear female DS hat? correct answers Feb 1972, Six
NCO's from the Women Army Corp at Fort McClellan, AL enrolled in program at Jackson
History of Male DS Hat correct answers Evolved from 1883 campaign hat, modified Montana
Peak, 1911-1942, back in 1964 as a PROUD symbol
History of Female DS Hat correct answers 1972, Brig. Gen Mildred C. Bailey. Austrailian bush
hat, Beige, 1983-change to green color
Why do DS wear the campaign hat correct answers Testament of demonstrated professionalism,
commitment to the mission, and proven leadership.
Lineage of the past,present, and future of the US Army
Prior to 1958 DS badge correct answers regimental crest with a maroon background
Current DS badge correct answers Training center's crest and background changed to green. All
qualified DS wear the badge
, Badge meaning by element correct answers 13 stars for original colonies, torch burns brightly in
the middle symbolizing liberty, Don't tread on me snake symbolizes independence during 18th
century, with torch and breastplate is readiness to defend, breastplate is symbol of strength, green
background is vestment worn under breastplate (Jupon) represents New Army, snake grasps a
scroll with tail and teeth which says "this we'll defend". All together they mean determination,
devotion, constant readiness of the American Soldier
Soldiers Creed correct answers I am an American Soldier.
I am a warrior and a member of a team.
I serve the people of the United States, and live the Army Values.
I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.
I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and
drills.
I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself.
I am an expert and I am a professional.
I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy, the enemies of the United States of America in close
combat.
I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.
I am an American Soldier.
Drill Sergeant Creed correct answers I am a Drill Sergeant
I will assist each individual in their efforts to become a highly motivated, well disciplined,
physically and mentally fit Soldier, capable of defeating any enemy on today's modern
battlefield.
I will instill pride in all I train, pride in self, in the Army, and in country.