Before they train Army recruits at basic training, drill sergeants must graduate from the nine-week United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy. Insider spent a week at Fort Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina, to see what it takes to become a drill sergeant. The Drill Sergeant Academy has adopted a new strategy where the old days of breaking down recruits with yelling and push-ups have been replaced with a more collaborative and respectful tone. Drill sergeant candidates are taught how to effecti

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As you get ready to start your weekend, watch as our newest Sailors graduate boot camp and get ready to start their #USNavy careers. | U.S. Navy

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459K views · 3.9K reactions | It’s been called one of the most demanding assignments in the Navy — but also one of the most rewarding. Coming September 30, follow along as we take you behind the scenes and show you what life is like for the men and women who train the next generation of Sailors at Navy Boot Camp. Do you think you have what it takes to join them? | U.S. Navy | Facebook