LONDONDERRY — The First Battalion 304th Regiment is actively seeking highly motivated and highly qualified soldiers with prior military service (any branch) and actively drilling Reserve and National Guard soldiers for the U.S. Army Reserve Drill Sergeant Program.
Headquartered in Londonderry, the Battalion consists of five Basic Combat Training companies and a Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC) based in three New England states.
Companies are located in Londonderry; Bangor and Saco, Maine; and Fort Devens, Mass.
Those who are or have been an E-4 or higher, are in good physical condition, have no permanent profile, a GT score of 100-plus, and have no disciplinary actions in the last five years, qualify. Drill sergeants, upon graduation from school, receive enlistment and re-enlistment bonuses, pro-pay and additional pay of approximately $50 per drill month and $200 during annual training.
The program also offers advance career progression. All drill sergeant positions are Staff Sergeant (E-6) or Sergeant First Class (E-7).
In addition, per order of the U.S. Army Reserve Commanding General, drill sergeants are not to be cross-leveled and deployed overseas in their individual Military Occupation Specialty.
Drill sergeants work alongside and learn from the most elite noncommissioned officers in the U.S. Army. They train, teach, mentor and evaluate today's war fighters.
For more information contact United States Armed Forces Reserve Training Center, Londonderry, NH 03053, and speak to either Unit Administrator MSG Jane Belanger at 603-537-8026 or PAC Supervisor SFC Marc Bergeron at 603-537-8025.
