Department Of The Army *TRADOC Regulation 350-16 .
Department of the ArmyHeadquarters United States ArmyTraining and Doctrine CommandFort Eustis, Virginia 23604-5700*TRADOC Regulation 350-165 May 2020TrainingDrill Sergeant ProgramPAUL E. FUNK IIGeneral, U.S. ArmyCommandingWILLIAM T. LASHERDeputy Chief of Staff, G-6History. This publication is a major revision. The portions affected by this revision are listed inthe summary of change.Summary. This United States (U.S.) Army Training and Doctrine Command Regulation 350-16establishes policies, procedures, and responsibilities for managing the Drill Sergeant Program.Applicability. This regulation applies to all U.S. Army Training Centers, Centers of Excellence,activities authorized drill sergeants, U.S. Army Reserve Training Command (Initial EntryTraining), and the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy. Paragraph 2-16 of this regulation ispunitive. Soldiers who violate paragraph 2-16 may be subject to punishment under the UniformCode of Military Justice.Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this regulation is the U.S. Army Centerfor Initial Military Training (ATMT). The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions orwaivers to this regulation that are consistent with controlling law and regulations. The proponentmay delegate this approval authority in writing to a division chief with the proponent agency orits direct reporting unit, or field operating agency in the grade of colonel, or the civilianequivalent. Activities may request a waiver to this regulation by providing justification thatincludes a full analysis of the expected benefits and must include formal review by the activity’ssenior legal officer. The commander or senior leader of the requesting activity will endorse allwaiver requests before forwarding them through higher headquarters to the policy proponent.Management and control process. This regulation contains management control provisions inaccordance with Army Regulation 11-2, but it does not identify key management controls toevaluate.*This regulation supersedes TRADOC Regulation 350-16, dated 21 May 2018.
TRADOC Regulation 350-16Supplementation. Supplementation of this regulation and establishment of command and localforms are prohibited without approval from the U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training(ATMT), 210 Dillon Circle, Fort Eustis, Virginia 23604-5701Suggested improvements. Send comments and suggested improvements on Department of theArmy Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to the U.S.Army Center for Initial Military Training (ATMT), 210 Dillon Circle, Fort Eustis, Virginia23604-5701.Distribution. This regulation is available in electronic media only at the TRADOCAdministrative Publications website.Summary of ChangeTRADOC Regulation 350-16Drill Sergeant ProgramThis major revision, dated 5 May 2020o Updates office symbols and addresses (throughout).o Removes references to U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Form 350-E (throughout).o Rescinds U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Form 369-E and replaces references toit with U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Form 600-21-1 (throughout).o Updates roles and responsibilities (para 1-4).o Adds records management requirements (para 1-5).o Changes the general technical score requirement for drill sergeant candidates in accordancewith Army Regulation 614-200 (para 2-1f).o Adds the Proponent Development Integration Division as being responsible for managing theTraining Requirements Analysis System products in support of the Drill Sergeant Course and theDrill Sergeant Recertification Course (para 2-3b).o Changes instructor-to-student ratio from two drill sergeant leaders per squad to 1:8 (para 23c).o Adds the Army Combat Fitness Test as a graduation requirement for the Drill Sergeant Courseand gives the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy Commandant limited waiver authority (para 25d(2)).o Updates drill sergeant assignment, usage, and tour of duty (para 2-9).2
TRADOC Regulation 350-16o Changes drill sergeant certification requirements (para 2-10).o Changes ratios and updates assigned personnel requirements (drill sergeants and officers) tomeet those ratios (para 2-13).o Authorizes Army training center/center of excellent commanders to change the color of thevest worn by their drill sergeants as long as uniformity is maintained across the Army trainingcenter/center of excellence (para 2-15e).o Adds punitive paragraph regarding prohibited relationships between U.S. Army Drill SergeantAcademy cadre and students (para 2-16).o Updates quality assurance requirements for the Drill Sergeant Program (paras 3-1, 3-3b, and3-4).o Adds the Army Combat Fitness Test as a graduation requirement for the Drill SergeantRecertification Course and gives the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy Commandant limitedwaiver authority (para 4-2a(1)).o Changes the fitness test standards for drill sergeant leaders (para 5-1b).o Updates drill sergeant leader certification requirements (paras 5-2).o Significantly updates Drill Sergeant of the Year guidance (chap 6).o Updates the list of required and related publications and prescribed and referenced forms (appA).o Removes Appendix B (Instructions for Using U.S. Army Training and Doctrine CommandForm 369-E, U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy Cadre Evaluation Sheet) and Figure B-1because U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Form 369-E is rescinded.o Removes Appendix C (Candidate Record of Training) and Figure C-1 because the form is alocal form, not a U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command form.o Adds the dental treatment facility commander as an additional individual brigade commandersshould coordinate with to develop the medical component of the drill sergeant resilience program(para B-7a).o Removes Appendix E (U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Form 298-R-E, DrillSergeant of the Year Nominee) and Figure E-1.3
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TRADOC Regulation 350-16ContentsPageChapter 1 Introduction .71-1. Purpose .71-2. References .71-3. Explanation of abbreviations and terms .71-4. Responsibilities.71–5. Records management requirements .10Chapter 2 Drill Sergeant (DS) Program (DSP) Administration.102-1. Entry into the DSP .102-2. United States Army Reserve (USAR) entry into the DSP .112-3. DS Course .122-4. New start .132-5. Removal of DS candidate from the DS Course .132-6. Removal of DS candidate from the DSP .172-7. Assignment and use of DS candidates.172-8. Relief from DS duties .182-9. DS assignment, use, and tour of duty .192-10. DS certification.202-11. Reporting requirements .222-12. U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy (DSA) organization .222-13. DS assignment ratios .232-14. DS military occupational specialty (MOS) structure .232-15. DS uniform requirements .242-16. Prohibited relations .24Chapter 3 DSP Quality Assurance Program .273-1. Guidelines .273-2. Quality Assurance .273-3. Conduct of evaluations .283-4. DSA accreditation .293-5. DSA self-assessments .29Chapter 4 Drill Sergeant Recertification Course (DSRC) .294-1. General .294-2. Training .294-3. Special duty assignment pay for DSRC .304-4. Recertification .30Chapter 5 DSA instructor certification requirements .315-1. Drill Sergeant Leader (DSL) selection .315-2. DSL certification training .32Chapter 6 Drill Sergeant of the Year (DSOY) Program .336-1. Eligibility criteria.336-2. Selection procedures .346-3. Duties of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) DSOY .356-4. Types of awards .35Appendix A References .36Appendix B Drill Sergeant Resilience Program (DSRP) .38Glossary .415
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TRADOC Regulation 350-16Chapter 1Introduction1-1. PurposeThis regulation establishes objectives, policies, and responsibilities for training and use ofpersonnel in drill sergeant (DS) and DS candidate status for the active Army (AA), United States(U.S.) Army Reserve (USAR), and Army National Guard (ARNG) as prescribed by the U.S.Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC).1-2. ReferencesRequired and related publications and prescribed and referenced forms are listed in appendix A.1-3. Explanation of abbreviations and termsAbbreviations and terms used in this regulation are explained in the glossary.1-4. Responsibilitiesa. As prescribed in Army Regulation (AR) 614-200, U.S. Army Human Resource Command(HRC), DS Branch, is responsible for:(1) Developing assignment policy for DS candidates and DSs.(2) Serving as the approval authority for DS application requests.(3) Approving third-year DS extensions.(4) Managing the number of DSs needed to support the AA’s worldwide mission.(5) Coordinating with career management field (CMF) personnel proponent officesregarding DS ratios concerning their CMFs, while establishing a reasonable treatment policy totask for DSs.(6) Conducting background screenings for all DS candidates and noncommissioned officers(NCOs) assigned as DSs at the training locations to include AA, USAR, and ARNG.b. Headquarters (HQ), TRADOC.(1) Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1/4 will:(a) Coordinate with HRC to ensure DS candidate selection for personnel fills of AA DSpositions.(b) Establish female requirements for DS ratios and military occupational specialty (MOS)structure in basic combat training (BCT), one station unit training (OSUT), and advancedindividual training (AIT).(c) Respond to requests for exceptions to policy on the assignment and use of DSs.7
TRADOC Regulation 350-16(2) Deputy Chief Staff, G-3/5/7, in conjunction with the Drill Sergeant Program proponent(DSPP), will coordinate the annual training requirements via the Army Training Requirementsand Resource System (ATRRS) in coordination with HRC and TRADOC schools.c. U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training (USACIMT), as the DSPP, will:(1) Write, update, and approve the content of this regulation.(2) Conduct the annual Drill Sergeant of the Year (DSOY) competition in accordance withChapter 6 of this regulation.(3) Manage the creation, maintenance, conduct, and execution of the DS Course and DrillSergeant Recertification Course (DSRC) programs of instruction (POIs) in accordance withAR 350-1 and U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Regulation (TR) 350-70 to meet thecriteria of the Army’s accreditation standards.(4) Ensure critical tasks are performed by DSs in accordance with TR 350-70, Chapter 4,and provide quality control and standardization within the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy(DSA).(5) Serve as the proponent for skill qualifications identifier (SQI) X.(6) Ensure the DS Course and DSRC provides efficient and effective learning, and certifypersonnel as drill sergeant leaders (DSLs) in accordance with Chapter 5 of this regulation.(7) Approve all learning material and conduct training assistance visits to the DSA inaccordance with TR 350-70 and Chapter 3 of this regulation.(8) Respond to requests for exceptions to policy established by this regulation, excludingthose pertaining to personnel actions.(9) Conduct internal and external evaluations, applying results to improve the educationand training provided. Report findings to the TRADOC Quality Assurance Program.(10) Establish a requirement to provide a cadre/DS resilience program.(11) Ensure student performance measurements/tests are in accordance with TR 350-70.Ensure the DS Course and DSRC are conducted in accordance with the approved DSPPcourseware (POI, lesson plans, course management plan (CMP), individual student assessmentplan (ISAP), and test administration guidance).d. Brigade commanders will:(1) Ensure DS candidates meet the prerequisites of AR 614-200.8
TRADOC Regulation 350-16(2) Manage assignment and utilization of DS candidates in accordance with Chapter 2 andChapter 5 of this regulation.(3) Ensure personnel attend the specific DS Course listed on their orders. DS strengthrequirements direct the number of scheduled DS Courses. Obtain approval from HRC prior todeviating from personnel orders to attend a specific DS Course.(4) Take action in accordance with AR 614-200, and this regulation, as appropriate, toremove DS candidates and DSs from the Drill Sergeant Program (DSP).(5) Make formal recommendations to HRC in reference to personnel removed from the DSCourse to reschedule their attendance in the future.(6) Conduct DS recertification training in accordance with Chapter 4 of this regulation.(7) Assign DSs to positions in accordance with AR 614-200 and this regulation.(8) Designate a DSP point of contact to coordinate with the TRADOC DSP manager andthe DSPP on all matters relating to the DSP.(9) Submit a monthly AA DS report (see Chapter 2) to the TRADOC DSP manager.(10) Establish a flexible cadre/DS resilience program. Base this program on each brigadecommander’s guidance, mission, equipment, time, and troops, to allow all DSs to have a breakand rejuvenate upon completion of the first and second year in the position as a DS.(11) Brigade commanders and command sergeants major (CSMs) will conduct interviewswith the DS and their spouse when there is a request to extend or they are involuntarily extended.Document attempts to contact the spouse, and/or the spouse's refusal, if the spouse does notparticipate in the interview.e. 108th Training Command, Initial Entry Training (IET) (USAR) will:(1) Ensure DS candidates meet prerequisites of AR 614-200.(2) Take action in accordance with AR 614-200, and this regulation, as appropriate, toremove DS candidates and DSs from the DSP as recommended by the DSA Commandant.(3) Assign DSs to positions in accordance with AR 614-200 and Chapter 2 of thisregulation.f. The DSA Commandant will:(1) Manage the operation of the DSA and conduct training in accordance with thisregulation and the DS Course POIs and CMPs.9
TRADOC Regulation 350-16(2) Confirm that DS candidates meet the prerequisites in accordance with AR 614-200prior to beginning the DS Course, and remove those candidates identified as unqualified arrivals.Maintain student attendance by using the ATRRS class roster (R2).(3) Initiate action to remove candidates from the DS Course/DSP in accordance with AR614-200 and Chapter 2 of this regulation, when required.(4) Complete DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report) for all DScandidates upon completion of or removal from the DS Course. Unqualified arrivals do notrequire DA Form 1059, unless the DS candidate fails to meet 60 points in each event on theinitial Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) (effective 1 October 2020: fails to meet the Goldstandard in each event on the initial Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)) or the height/weightcomposition in accordance with AR 600-9. In these instances the DS candidate will receive a“Failed to Achieve Course Standards” DA Form 1059.(5) Initiate action through HRC to replace projected DSL losses.(6) Select the most qualified nominee for the DSL replacement.(7) Supervise the training certification of DSLs and for the DSA in accordance withChapter 5 of this regulation.(8) Maintain a copy of DS Course critiques for 1 year.(9) Review and analyze DS Course critiques and course reports for attrition.(10) Include the training ammunition requirements listed in the DS Course POIs in theinstallation forecast in accordance with AR 5-13.(11) At the completion of each class send a course performance report to: USACIMT(ATMT), 210 Dillon Circle, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5701.1–5. Records management requirementsAs required by AR 25-400-2, the records management (recordkeeping) requirements for allrecord numbers, associated forms, and reports are included in the Records Retention ScheduleArmy (RRS-A). Detailed information for all related record numbers, forms, and reports arelocated in RRS-A at: https://www.arims.army.mil.Chapter 2Drill Sergeant (DS) Program (DSP) Administration2-1. Entry into t
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