1. This MILPER will expire no later than (NLT) 24 August 2026 and supersedes reference E.
2. Drill Sergeants play a critical role in the training and development of the Army’s future Soldiers. The negative impact of deletions, deferments, and no-shows of Soldiers on assignment to the Drill Sergeant Academy and Drill Sergeant assignments continue to hamper the Army’s ability to provide the force with trained, ready, and deployable Soldiers. It is critical that leaders at echelon not only assist in reducing deletions, deferments, and no-shows, but also encourage NCOs to become Drill Sergeants.