The U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy at Fort Jackson, S.C. trains, educates, certifies and validates a U.S. Army noncommissioned officer’s ability to execute and teach the core tenants of basic combat training, which includes physical readiness training, drill and ceremonies, basic rifle marksmanship, warrior tasks and battle drills. Do you remember your Drill Sergeants? | U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training