Fewer Orders, More Coaching: Army Rookies Learn to Fire Guns - News Summed Up

Fewer Orders, More Coaching: Army Rookies Learn to Fire Guns


"You don't hear any drill sergeants yelling, unless it's a huge safety issue," said Staff Sgt. Randy Fisher, one of about 600 drill sergeants working daily with recruits at South Carolina's Fort Jackson, the Army's largest basic combat training post. And, during a lull in the shooting, drill sergeants leaned over to offer guidance in measured tones to soldiers learning to fire. Dorval and Fisher were among the first of the service's 275 drill sergeants to attend an intensive weapons refresher course for drill sergeants set up at Fort Benning, Georgia. And never fear, drill sergeants return to their tough talk, if need be.


Source: ABC News September 10, 2016 13:05 UTC



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