Can a Drill Sergeant Be an Actual Human?

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[KeithDeutsch]

I had a drill that had my entire class convinced he slept standing up in his wall locker

[CheifDegenerate]

Showed compassion for an individual without allowing the rest to see it as weakness.

[wendellthomas]

I remember in Army Basic, the drill seargeants said I am your daddy. I am your momma.

[robslife]

Drill Sargent Bixler did the same for me. After our conversation, I put all of my effort into my training, giving it 120% percent studying everything I was given, working my body overtime to be in peak physical condition. I didn't fail any test, whether it was mental or physical. I was even able to talk a person down from trying to commit suicide. That person is still alive today. Serving in the Army was the best experience of my life, and I will never forget all of the valuable lessons I have learned. Thank you, US Army, for teaching me how to live with honor.

[Spirngie]

This should be the new recruitment ad bro, seriously.

[stephencastello]

My DI tore me up for the first two weeks of basic. One night while we were shining boots and cleaning common areas, he called me in his office. He talked to me like a big brother and said, I want you to succeed. For the rest of the training cycle I was more relaxed and focused. At our graduation, he shook my hand and said, I never doubted you could do it, and you did it. Congratulations Private. My dad asked me after graduation, what did you drill say to you in formation. I said, he said he's gonna miss me.

[shirleyjcastiglia]

God bless this drill sergeant who showed both compassion and spoke truth to get him out of the attitude so he could move forward. I love our USA Military. Thank you for the sacrifices you make to keep America safe! ❤️🤗🙏🌸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[johnhorton-ex]

25 years ago I went bct at fort sill Oklahoma. I still remember my drill sergeants and what they taught me. DS Graves and DS Scott thank you and the other drill sergeants that were there at the time . Thank you men for what you have done for me and the others

[venetianjack]

DIs are hard asses but they aren’t there to destroy someone. They work with what they have and how the can. Out of earshot they do give words of reassurance and offer help (especially in the case of trauma experiences or mental illnesses). No, you will do whatever the unit does and to excel.

[BadPotat]

Respect is never given but always earned.

[braydenshafford]

They're hard on you because they have to be. It's what makes a soldier, but they are still your brother in arms. That's what keeps a soldier going.

[cefb]

I've seen it, not personally.. that mfer hated me but the squad leader said he talks to him normally one on one.

[johndoh]

When I’d been hospitalized in the mental ward, the 3 most psychotic drills after I got back when no one was around were some of the most supportive and helpful people I’d ever known

[arturorocasimmonds]

That DI has more humanity in him than my father towards me my entire life.

[who_am_i___nobody]

Once again, I am proud to be army. It is stories like this that makes us brothers-in-arms....

[lcarr]

As a Former DS, its our job to get you through basic training. We see something in some individuals that others dont, and will find away to tap into it. When others don't believe in you, when you don't believe in yourself, the DS will believe in you and push you to no limits. #ThisWe'llDefend

[narnian]

I was never in the military, but I was in NJROTC for all 4 years of high school. I remember getting screamed at by actual Marine DIs when we went to Drill meets or had mini boot camp. It's defenitly scary if you don't know what to expect.

However, we also saw the human side of them as well. I remember talking to one and he said that they were technically holding back on us as we were miniors. He then told us that they have to know when to be firm and loud, but then be soft spoken and understanding when certain situations arise.

Oh we most certainly got yelled at, but they never put hands on us. The only time they did, was to fix or correct a part of our uniforms. They told us that they can't physically touch us, but they can make us regret some of our choices by other useful means.

I learned that even though they are yelling and screaming and getting in your face, it's all being done to help build you up and make you a better person. Then when you have become a better version of yourself, they will be the first to tell you and they will say it with humble pride.

[Nervii_Champion]

My uncle is was a drill seargent for the remainder of his career in the military. Before that, he was in Army aviations, fixing downed aircraft and helicopters in Bosnia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, and was inserted with almost every Special Operations Forces, has killed men. Even got to call in fire missions on patrol one time due to his experience, and he sounded like he actually enjoyed looking for fights, and I believe him considering he did a 12 mile ruck in an hour 30 minutes.

He is one of the funniest dudes ever, and he loves animals, and he is most definitely human.

Some people are mentally weak, some people are mentally strong, some people are easily corrupted by evil, some people stand strong and are proud to be good men and women and learn from their mistakes.

[michaelgarger]

Even DIs are human. Love brotherhood. Thanks Sarge.

[Ichigoxmango]

Not the sniper shacking his head when he said “can a drill sergeant be an actual human” 😂