| Senior Drill Instructor (SDI) has the most professional responsibility I have EVER seen and they carry it with appropriate care. They exert pressure and place stress upon the recruit with genuine purpose. True character often reveals itself when tired or hungry. “Attrition is not the mission” is a living true statement. |
They are not trying to WASH anyone out. The SDI is providing the same experience those that come before have survived. The Recruiting Station Sergeants and Staff Sergeants do their job wonderfully. The recruit that makes it to Marine Corps Recruit Depot – San Diego (MCRD – SD) will nearly ALL survive the experience to become a U.S. Marine after 13 weeks of extensive work to become a “basically trained Marine.” The DI’s often lose 20 lbs. per 13 week cycle while working 20 hour days. There are three DI’s plus a fourth called the “KILL HAT” responsible for much of the Incentive Training. The SDI is there for all conversations and care for the recruits, the “J HAT” is number 2 responsible for marching (drill), the “3” is in charge of the “HOUSE” the squad bay where the recruits stay.
Master Gunnery Sergeant Sang (who happens to be a Marine female):
"WE ARE ALL ALPHA MALES, EVEN THE FEMALES."
Master Gunnery Sergeant Sang (who happens to be a Marine female):
"WE ARE ALL ALPHA MALES, EVEN THE FEMALES."