things. "Hazing is neither useful nor necessary," said David M. Brahms, who retired from the Marines in 1988 as a brigadier general and top legal officer and who is now a lawyer in ", "Now if they look at a recruit the wrong way, they get in trouble," wrote the soldier, Specialist Kirstin Clary. The training is not without its difficulties, but with difficulty comes knowledge. the homework or the drills, in "sensing sessions.". In January 2020, Master Sgt. for mistreating recruits, and a fourth is awaiting court-martial. The Army, the largest branch of the military, had about 2,600 drill sergeants training almost 180,000 recruits in each of the last two years. in the background. Next week, they graduate. For McClain, its about finding the balance between her work and family life. The case has been referred In one exercise on a recent morning here, recruits carried rifles retrofitted with lasers and watched filmed simulations of scenes from Iraq, like cars approaching a checkpoint and a forced entry into a house. Callers will receive a response within two working days. At the end of their nine weeks of initial basic training, recruits can discuss any complaints with the commander, whether about the food, Their rapid, public response in the Fort Knox cases reflect a concerted effort to demonstrate, to the public and to the trainers, that such behavior will not be tolerated. "But there's a saying," he added. We want them not to be afraid of us, but to have respect not just for us but for other people in the military, people in the civilian world.. U.S. His awards and decorations include the, Bronze Star Medal (3rd Award), Meritorious Service Medal (5th Award), Army Commendation Medal with Valor Device, Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award), Army Achievement Medal (5th Award), Presidential Unit Citation, Valorous Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Citation, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, and the Combat Action Badge. STAR - their pop-up virtual recruiter, you can Two other drill sergeants in his unit were demoted Maj. Gen. Terry L. Tucker, the commander at Fort Knox, said procedures for uncovering abuses there had been strengthened in the last two years. "Every now We cannot make any further comments at this time, as it wouldnt be appropriate for the command to comment on an ongoing criminal investigation.. Joshua Glardon with one count of first degree statutory rape and 15 counts of felony second degree sexual exploitation of a child. This might help soldier. I worked on a virtual recruiter for goarmy.com out of Ft. Knox and I can tell you if you go to goarmy.com and find Sgt. ST For most Basic Camp Cadets, CST serves as their first introduction to the Army and Drill Sergeants teach them everything they need to know. Drill Sergeants want you to know its not like the movies, at least not anymore. known as D.I.'s. No, its not like the movies, and its not supposed to be. "Yes, drill sergeant!" (FORT KNOX, Ky.) -- Four drill sergeants were charged Friday in the abuse of recruits who were allegedly slammed into lockers and pulled down a hallway by their BASIC TRAINING, FT. KNOX, KY Did you proudly serve in BASIC TRAINING, FT. KNOX, KY? WebFort Monroe, Fort Eustis, Fort Lee, Fort Belvoir, Fort Meade, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Fort Knox, Fort Leonard Wood, and Panama City. Veteran L. Prickett, "Dear VetFriends, Thanks so much for your help! that he knew of only one court-martial conviction for abuse in the last three years but that the base had not compiled statistics on complaints. 95th TNG DIV 98th TNG DIV 104th TNG DIV 200th MP CMD 311th SC 335th SC 377th TSC. of abuse. Maj. John E. Niamtu, retired, wrote that molding recruits should be done "by example, Glardons time as a First Sergeant to review the actions taken in response to any allegations made against him.. had to decide if and when to open fire. McClains successful career as a Drill Sergeant follows her everywhere. And now, as the military struggles during wartime to fill its ranks, commanders appear to be more sensitive than ever to accusations One Station Unit Training at Fort Knox, Kentucky earning the Military Nine active-duty Another thing to keep in mind, is like stated above, he already knows he made a difference. This coming from a NCO, it is awesome seeing a kid grow First Class David H. Price, was demoted in April for telling a recruit to swallow his vomit, dragging Are you looking for someone who is or was in BASIC TRAINING, FT. KNOX, KY? When a recruit vomited, he was told to drink water and carry on. 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Occupational Specialty of 19K, Armor Crewman. don't, you aren't doing your job.". The Army command overseeing much of the services special operations units is investigating how leaders handled past allegations of sexual misconduct against a senior noncommissioned officer who was recently charged with child sex crimes, Army Times has learned. WebA drill sergeant is a symbol of excellence in initial entry training, an expert in all warrior tasks and battle drills, lives the Army values, exemplifies the warrior ethos, and most WebCommand Sergeant Major, United States Army Armor School Command Sergeant Major LeVares J. Jackson Sr. is from Lima, Ohio; and attended One Station Unit Training (OSUT) His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal (5), Joint Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal for Valor, Army Commendation Medal (4), Naval Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal (7), Armed Forces Service Medal (2), Combat Action Badge, and the Army Staff Identification Badge. But Sergeant Rhoades, a 16-year veteran, was court-martialed in May and found guilty of cruelty and impeding an investigation. D, FORT KNOX, KY $99.99 + $10.05 shipping 1991 U.S. ARMY ENGINEER CENTER Basic School Yearbook Fort Leonard Wood, MO $79.95 + $8.95 shipping 1963 US ARMY BASIC SCHOOL YEARBOOK, ARMY TRAINING CENTER, FORT KNOX, KY $99.99 + $10.05 shipping Hover to zoom Have one to sell? SGM Grimmett was then assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 4th Infantry Division where he deployed twice as a First Sergeant in support of Operation Spartan Shield followed by an assignment to the 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command on Rose Barracks, Germany where he served as the NCOIC for the Combined Arms Training Center. The 1st Battalion, 72nd Armor Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Casey, Republic of Korea where he served as a Tank Gunner. Its so easy to miss [my] family, but when its time to go to work, its time to go to work. Their drill sergeants move through the ranks, pinning the coveted crossed-rifles insignia of the Infantry onto their left collar tip. The recruits cheered each other on, and sometimes were joined by sergeants as they helped laggards across monkey bars WebCommand Sergeant Major Shade S. Munday became the senior enlisted leader for U.S. Army Recruiting Command at Fort Knox, Kentucky, on March 10, 2023. Parris Island is where the most infamous case of military abuse occurred, in 1956, when six recruits drowned during a forced nighttime march through a swamp. Ill do it every day.. When he was trained in 1989, he said, he saw verbal cruelty and, more rarely, Command Sergeant Major Shade S. Munday is a native of Morristown, South Dakota and he enlisted in the Army in May 1995. Ive showed up and the Cadets didnt even know there was such a thing as a female drill sergeant, its a learning curve for people sometimes.. WebFORT KNOX, Ky. Cadets from 5th Regiment, Basic Camp, competed in a drill and ceremony (D&C) competition today to test their marching and military bearing skills. WebCSM Waters is a graduate of Drill Sergeant School, Airborne School, Inspector General (IG) Course, Combatant Command Joint Inspector General Course, Battle Staff NCO Course, Manpower and Force Management Course, and United States Sergeant Major Academy, Class #68. I had a great time and intend to go again next year. "If we don't do that, we won't get the support of the mothers and fathers," Colonel Shwedo said in a telephone interview from Fort Monroe, Va. "We won't attract the right kind of people 2023 All rights reserved. Stress, Less Sleep, and Physical Training You are expected to memorize and recite the general orders, plus other important creeds for new soldiers. Glardon purportedly distributed at least 15 photographs depicting sexual assaults of young girls between December 2020 and July 2021, the Fayetteville Observer reported. "YES, DRILL SERGEANT!" Even with more concern for aggressive techniques, boot camp remains emotionally and physically intense, for trainers as well as recruits. abuse are rare because the system is designed with multiple relief valves," said Maj. Kenneth D. White, a spokesman at Parris Island, one of two marine training centers. He held leadership positions as a Team Leader, Squad Leader, Section Sergeant and Platoon Sergeant. His stateside assignments include Fort Polk Louisiana, Fort Leonard Wood Missouri, Fort Carson Colorado, and Fort Bliss Texas. LTC Bradford assignments include: Maneuver Trainer/Advisor with Military Transition Team 0511, 5th Iraqi Army Division in Diyala Province, Iraq; Commander, 103rd Horizontal Engineer Company, 94th Engineer Battalion; Commander, 509th Route Clearance Company, 5th Engineer Battalion, forward deployed to Regional Command-West and Southwest as a part of Task Force Rugged; Small Group Leader at the Maneuver Captains Career Course, Fort Benning, Georgia; Operations Officer for the Division Engineer, 1st Cavalry Division, and Chief of Plans and Assistant Brigade Engineer for the 1st ABCT, 1st Cavalry Division; Battalion S3 and XO, 91st Engineer Battalion, 1st ABCT, 1st Cavalry Division; XO, 36th Engineer Brigade; Secretary of the General Staff for the 54th Chief of Engineers and Strategic Planner to the 55th Chief of Engineers, HQ, Army Corps of Engineers, and the Protection Chief, G-34, HQDA G-3/5/7, in Washington, DC. The senior NCOs mistress also allegedly sent photos and included her underage daughter in a sexual encounter with Glardon, leading him to commit a sex offense against the girl, according to the Fayetteville Observer. Other punishments included counseling, reprimands or removal from drill sergeant status. Having freshly arrived at Fort Knox the day before, Cadets from 1st Regiment, Basic Camp, woke up bright and early to practice drill and ceremony (D&C) in front of their 4th ESC 143rd ESC 310th ESC 316th ESC. Command Sergeant Major Jeremy Badgett was born in Coeur d Alene Idaho and enlisted into the Army as a 12B, Combat Engineer. physical contact that would now be reported. Vietnam It was a wonderful moment that we will both remember for the rest of our lives, and we owe it to VetFriends. Sergeant Rhoades says he is being punished unfairly for techniques that have long been part of basic training. LTC Todd F. Bradford enlisted in the Army in 1996 as a Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator. "Are you ready to kill somebody?" CSM Badgetts military education includes the Basic Leader Course, Advanced Leader Course, Senior Leader Course, 1SG/CDR Course, graduate of the United States Army Sergeants Major Course, Mountain Warfare School, Army Combative Course Level I, Route Clearance and Reconnaissance Sapper Course, Battle Staff Course, Master Resiliency Trainer Course, Drill Sergeant School, the Common Faculty Development Instructor Course, and Rescue Technician I and II. She gained valuable knowledge and experience with strategic communications during her internship with Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies. This Army is an Army of change. A Cadet Command spokesperson said Glardon has been removed from his position. FORT KNOX, Ky. - Staff Sgt. Thats probably the most rewarding.. Thank you so much again for helping me He attended basic training and advanced individual training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. But the gratuitous torments of legend and film - the rivers of profanity, the endless pushups as punishment for an unauthorized grin - are largely gone. He was ordered dishonorably discharged. In his previous assignment as first sergeant of Bravo Company, 1st Psychological Operations Battalion, Glardon came under multiple investigations for alleged counterproductive leadership and sexual harassment, said Maj. Dan Lessard, a spokesperson for 1st Special Forces Command. His civilian education includes a high school diploma from McIntosh High School and an Associates of General Studies degree from Central Texas College and a Bachelors of Professional Studies in Business and Management from Excelsior College. Thanks VetFriends, It was a wonderful moment that we will both remember for the rest of our lives, and we owe it to VetFriends. He joined Military Times in 2020. Drill Sgt. |Photo by Oscar Fuentes, Cadet Summer Training Public Affairs Office. Press option 7 to leave a message. The Army gets complaints of abuse by drill sergeants all the time, but we often find that they are not founded, said Connie Shaffery, a Fort Knox spokeswoman. SGM Grimmett was then assigned to the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division where he served as a Platoon Sergeant and deployed in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. The day before the drowning, the same recruit was grabbed and hit by an instructor after he refused to enter the pool. Sgt. We are teaching them basic level skills that theyre going to take to their unit and build on, but they have to have that foundation to start with. She double majored in Journalism and International Studies during her time at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. "Back then, it was still the real Army and not a farce. Cmd. send condolence letters to their parents. Investigators deemed that 86 of those were "founded" in 2003 and 76 in 2004, with most involving physical abuse, sexual misconduct or verbal abuse. LTC Todd F. Bradford enlisted in the Army in 1996 as a Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator. Michael G. Rhoades, until recently a driller of Army recruits at Fort Knox, says he was only doing his job, hammering civilians into soldiers who would not crack under the pressures of war. Heads turn and eyes widen when they see Staff Sgt. All rights reserved. Boot camp is still strenuous, and that is evident here at Fort Knox, one of many Army training centers, where recruits can be seen sweating through obstacle courses or martial arts training with the crackle of rifles Sign up to receive our newsletter regarding Veterans, Reunions, Military, Veteran Benefits, Military Pictures, Jokes, Military History, SGM Grimmett also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Excelsior College. He held leadership positions as a Team Leader, Squad Leader, Section Sergeant and Platoon Sergeant. Are you looking for someone who is or was in USA not brutality.". We raced volkswagens on our time off and we'd go to the range and shoot all day. CSM Mundays awards and decoration include the Bronze Star Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (5th award), the Army Commendation Medal (6th award), Joint Service Achievement Medal, the Army Achievement Medal (10th award), Joint Meritorious Unit award, Meritorious Unit award (2nd award), Army Superior Unit award (2nd award), Army Good Conduct Medal (8th award), National Defense Service Medal (2nd award), Armed Forced Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (2 combat stars), Iraq Campaign Medal (2 combat stars), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development ribbon (5th award), Army Service ribbon, Overseas Service ribbon (5th award), United Nations Medal, Nato Medal (2nd award), Drill Sergeant badge, Combat Action badge, Air Assault badge, Drivers badge, and Sapper tab. He enlisted in the United States Army in January 1998 and attended Armor Unlike an enlisted soldiers Basic Training, Cadets in Basic Camp are not yet contracted. Our leadership is aware of the current civilian investigation being conducted by local law enforcement into the allegations against MSG Joshua Glardon, said Lt. Col. Nichole Downs, a Cadet Command spokesperson. Sergeant Rhoades, one of the punished trainers at Fort Knox, says that the charges against him were exaggerated and that court-martialing him and his colleagues was unfair. D-19-4 Ft Knox 1983 William J. According to their detailed manual, drill sergeants may address recruits only as "soldier" or "private," or by surname. Ariel McClain came to Cadet Summer Training (CST) to teach Cadets from 3rd Regiment Basic Camp. Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (Bronze SS), U.S. Army Marketing and Engagement Brigade, 83rd U.S. Army Reserve Readiness Training Center, Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC), Knox Resident Agency, Army Counterintelligence Region 1-Southeast, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy & Environment. She too was arrested and charged. Our goal is to prepare soldiers for the next step in their career, McClain said. No, its not like the movies, and its not supposed to be. An Army drill sergeant trains new recruits, serving as a positive role model and as a leader in basic combat training. First Class John Jennings. The 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division where served as a Tank Gunner and Tank Commander and deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. With few exceptions, they must ask before touching a recruit; the use of extra U.S. The NCO was arrested on Sept. 9 and transferred to the Cumberland County Jail on Sept. 15, according to jail records. Copyright Army ROTC. During Basic Camp, Cadets are introduced to drill and ceremony, rifle marksmanship instruction, first aid, and various individual and team soldier skills. By ANNE SAKER. Moores first encounter with a drill sergeant occurred at Fort Knox, Kentucky, where he reported for basic training in August 2000. His assignments include B co 299th EN BN (1BCT/4ID), B co 44th EN BN (2BCT/2ID), A co 8th EN BN (3BCT/1CD), F co and C co 35th EN BN (1 Engineer BDE), 630th EN co/7th EN BN (20th EN BDE), Enlisted Engineer Branch, 541st Engineer company (14th EN BN/555 EN BDE), 18th EN co (3BCT/2ID), A co 23rd BEB (1BCT/2ID), 911th EN company, HHC 7th BEB (1BCT/10th MTN), HHC 2-14 IN BN (2BCT/10th MTN). Joshua Glardon was temporarily suspended from his First Sergeant duties during an investigation into allegations of counterproductive leadership, said Lessard, the 1st SFC spokesperson. another by his ankles and hitting a third with a rolled-up newspaper, one soldier wrote to The Army Times saying that when she was in basic training in 1988, "the drill sergeants were allowed to do a lot of CSM Badgett holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Leadership and Work Force Development from the Command and General Staff College. "We have improved the ability for trainees to communicate their concerns," Drill sergeants still get carried away, commanders say, but not often. 2023 Copyright VetFriends.com. That tragedy led to tighter guidelines for drill instructors, I worked on a virtual recruiter for goarmy.com out of Ft. Knox and I can tell you if you go to goarmy.com and find Sgt. Some of the verbosity is downright humorous, but dont laugh, or you get singled out even more. Daniel Mendez. War. This was not just any obstacle course. CSM Mundays military education includes Basic Leader Course, Advanced Leader Course, Senior Leader Course, United States Sergeants Major Academy (Class 67), Sapper Leader Course, Master Fitness Course, Air Assault, Rappel Master Course, Drill Sergeant School, Observer Controller Academy, 1SG Course, Digital Master Gunner Course, Dismounted CIED, Small Group Instructor Training Course, Initial Faculty Development Course, he yelled back. McClain herself is paving the way not only for future Army Officers, but for future female drill sergeants as well. But they said they felt able to distinguish right methods from wrong ones. "This may have resulted in an increase in the numbers of allegations reported since 2003," General Tucker said in an e-mail message. "Substantiated cases of D.I. Theres really not a lot of us out there, as far as female drills, she said. Thank you so much again for helping me James Secriskey toughing it out alongside the fresh-faced youngsters in basic combat SGM Grimmetts military education includes the Basic Leaders Course, Advanced Leaders Course, Senior Leaders Course, the United States Army Sergeants Major Course, Drill Sergeant Course, and First Sergeant Course. Its just something Ive always done, Ive always enjoyed this job, she reiterated. "What's the matter? "We read off each other; it's a system of checks and balances we use," said one, Sgt. He is so thankful I called and we exchanged addresses and he wants to come and visit. Social media rumors about Glardons past fueled speculation that PSYOP leaders may have mishandled sexual harassment allegations against the NCO. We have to hold our own, she said. This Army is an Army of change. a sergeant shouted to the privates as they readied for a third agonizing run through the course. It's been nearly 40 years since we parted. These are future soldiers, future leaders, and I do like guiding them from the start and being able to help mold them before we send them out into the real world.. The recruits WebBASIC TRAINING, FT. KNOX, KY? "We're not here to coddle them," Sgt. SGM Grimmett is married to Candace. Although drill sergeants have become more humane over the years, basic training is still no easy feat. CSM Badgetts awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (5), Army Commendation Medal (5), Army Achievement Medal (9), Army Good Conduct Medal (7), National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal. He has been removed from his position and the command will take further appropriate action based on the findings of any investigation in coordination with local authorities, Downs added. In the first five months of this year, the Army trained 102,000 recruits and received 59 complaints; data on the outcome was incomplete. Soon after he was reinstated, Glardon was accused of sending sexually explicit photographs to the spouse of another soldier, Lessard said. I talk to my family, try to Facetime and be there as much as I can over the phone.. Sergeant Rhoades's methods, investigators said, included punching a recruit in the stomach and hitting him repeatedly in the chest, and throwing another to the floor and calling him a "fat nasty.".