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The U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy Official account for the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy. The Drill Sergeant Academy is an NCO Leadership Institution for Drill Sergeant Candidates.

While this is an open forum, please keep your comments and wall posts professional. ALL INFORMATION FOR INCOMING CANDIDATES CAN BE FOUND AT:
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07/07/2026

GRADUATION CEREMONY LIVE-STREAM LINK

The graduation ceremony for Classes 013/014-26 can be viewed on the USADSA YouTube page at the following link starting Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 9:00am:

https://www.youtube.com/live/88N9g_OTKhU?si=8hS1AwgqRT0HnGfd

**Do not click on any other links from other accounts or in the comments. It is free to view the ceremony.**

06/12/2026

GRADUATION CEREMONY LIVE-STREAM LINK

The graduation ceremony for Classes 011/012-26 can be viewed on the USADSA YouTube page at the following link starting Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 10:00am (EST):

**Due to weather, location is changed to Fort Jackson Post Theater and THE NEW TIME will be 10:00am EST**

https://www.youtube.com/live/0qrQThAcEyo?si=bR0_rijgONetI9iL

**Do not click on any other links from other accounts or in the comments. It is free to view the ceremony.**

Week 2 in Liberia 🇱🇷 focused on R***e Marksmanship, covering weapon safety, firing fundamentals, positions, fight up/dow...
06/12/2026

Week 2 in Liberia 🇱🇷 focused on R***e Marksmanship, covering weapon safety, firing fundamentals, positions, fight up/down, sling/unsling, and more.

These Drill Sergeant Candidates are gaining the skills needed to lead future soldiers in the Liberian Armed Forces, while our Drill Sergeant Leaders are logging meaningful instructing hours with a valued partner nation. A powerful experience on both sides of the training floor 💪



U.S. Army U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command Fort Jackson U.S. Army Recruiting Command

06/09/2026

Drill Sergeant Leaders from the United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy, along with U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Civil Affairs BN and Michigan National Guard, are partnering with the Armed Forces of Liberia 🇱🇷to develop and certify their future Drill Sergeants. Through instruction in leadership, discipline, physical readiness, marksmanship, and warrior tasks, they are helping build a sustainable training capability while strengthening the longstanding partnership between our two nations 🤝

Here’s a quick look at how the team is getting work done! 💪

Drill Sergeant Leaders from the United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy, along with U.S. Army Southern European Task F...
06/09/2026

Drill Sergeant Leaders from the United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy, along with U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Civil Affairs BN and Michigan National Guard are partnering with the Armed Forces of Liberia 🇱🇷 to develop and certify future Drill Sergeants. Through instruction in leadership, discipline, physical readiness, marksmanship, and warrior tasks, they are helping build a sustainable training capability while strengthening the longstanding partnership between our two nations 🤝



U.S. Army U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command Fort Jackson

06/05/2026

📢 Updated Method of Instruction videos are LIVE on our YouTube channel ! Drill Sergeant Candidates: Sets 1, 3, & 5 are all covered, with demonstrators and captions included. Study up before the Academy, and check each video description for the full pitches 💪

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📣 The wait is over! Updated Method of Instruction videos are now LIVE on our YouTube channel!Future Drill Sergeant Candi...
06/05/2026

📣 The wait is over! Updated Method of Instruction videos are now LIVE on our YouTube channel!

Future Drill Sergeant Candidates, this one's for you. Sets 1, 3, & 5 are fully covered with demonstrators and captions to help you study smarter and arrive at the Academy ready to excel.

📽️ Watch, study, and memorize at your own pace, and be sure to check each video description for the full pitches.

🔗 youtube.com/

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May's End of Month Ceremony was almost TWO HOURS LONG because of the extensive list of NCOs and staff we got to recogniz...
05/31/2026

May's End of Month Ceremony was almost TWO HOURS LONG because of the extensive list of NCOs and staff we got to recognize this month! 🎉

Not only are we gaining some heavy-hitters 🙌 but we are also losing a significant chunk of talent from our ranks 😔

We also took time to acknowledge the brilliance within our formation- from excellence within CMFs, to hours earned for Instructor Badges- our Academy's finest deserve to be honored every month on a large scale! Take a look at the list below to see who was recognized this month 🏅

BELTING
DS Mercer
DS Stewart
DS Clason
DS Hedley

SENIOR BELTING
DSL Goldman

DE-BELTING
DSL Abu-Zaid
DSL Johnson

SENIOR DE-BELTING
SDSL Evans

ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL
SPC Iniguez

ARMY ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL
DEP COT Tessnear
SPC Iniguez

PCS AWARDS:
ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL
SSG Davey

PCS AWARDS:
MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL
SFC Clarke
DSL Abu-Zaid
MSG Long
MSG Mougros
MSG Hansen
MSG Holliday

BASIC ARMY INSTRUCTOR BADGE
DSL Soryal

SENIOR ARMY INSTRUCTOR BADGE
SSG Hage
DSL Wells

PROMOTIONS TO SFC
DSDSL Johnson
CDSDSL Schott
CDSL Willis

MENTAL HEALTH CHAMPIONS
DSL Oliver
DSL Stice
Mrs. Hall

Trust built. Obstacles crushed!5th Platoon, Class 013-26, conquered Victory Tower and the Fit to Win obstacle course thi...
05/29/2026

Trust built. Obstacles crushed!

5th Platoon, Class 013-26, conquered Victory Tower and the Fit to Win obstacle course this week! Mastering these challenges early on isn't just about physical fitness—it’s about building the deep trust in yourself and your battle buddies needed to survive the Academy.

Keep that momentum moving forward, Candidates! 💪

Classes 009-26 and 010-26 can officially wear those campaign hats today! Congratulations to all of the graduates, and go...
05/27/2026

Classes 009-26 and 010-26 can officially wear those campaign hats today! Congratulations to all of the graduates, and good luck on the trail! 🎉

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