Mentors, Coaches, Leaders: Army Reserve Drill Sergeants at Basic Training
Trainees going through Basic Training at Fort Jackson, S.C., maneuver through the Night Infiltration Course, Aug. 27, 2025. The 300-meter crawl under live fire, flares, and obstacles simulates combat conditions and builds confidence, resilience, and battlefield awareness. This is a required milestone for graduation and prepares future Soldiers, whether Active Duty, National Guard, or Reserve, for the next phase of their Army career. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Lt. Col. Xeriqua Garfinkel)