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b. STP Soldier Manual of Common Tasks: IAW TR 360-6 Paragraph 4-6
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> K-9.
The meet and greet script:
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> Drill
Sergeant Meet and Greet Script
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> The
DS conducts this script in the most advantageous location where instructions can be clearly given. The uniform
for the DS is ACUs with campaign hat or Australian bush hat (female DS) and seasonal gear.
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> Once
the bus arrives, DS boards and speaks in a loud and authoritative voice, but not demeaning, his or her
instructions.
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> "Soldiers,
when you exit the bus, you will line up_______ (depending on the location will determine how and where)
(explain the formation). Make sure you have all of your personal belongings to include any baggage that might be
stored elsewhere on the bus. Secure your bag only and no one else’s. Do not leave any trash on the bus. Do not run off
the bus, however, move quickly, without talking. Watch your step as you exit the bus.
> (After
all the Soldiers have been formed, ensure you are in a position that all can hear you, once the Soldiers are off
the bus conduct the welcome script.)
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> Note:
when time permits allow the bus(s) to depart to avoid distractions.
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> "Soldiers;
I am Drill Sergeant ___________. On behalf of the Battalion Commander, LTC _______________
Welcome to the ________ Adjutant General Reception Battalion, FT _______________."
> Speaking
for all of us here at FT ___________, and all current and former United States Army Soldiers, thank you for
volunteering for the world’s premier fighting force. You have made a commitment to become part of the Army team,
the greatest land force in the World. Your mission over the next few days is to inprocess into the United States Army.
> Soldiers,
this is the Army Reception Battalion. Here you will get medically screened, your pay and benefits will be
started, your Army uniforms issued, your personnel file updated, and you will be provided everything you require to
begin Basic Combat Training.
> Remember,
your first mission as an Army Soldier is to inprocess into the Army and prepare for Basic Combat
training. Report any problems you are experiencing to the Drill Sergeant immediately.
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> "Are
there any prior service members or members on the bus that are not attending Basic Combat Training?" (If Yes)
(Give those Soldiers Specific instructions on what to do, i.e secure all your belongings and follow DS_____________
into the building or follow me).
> (Speaking
to the remaining Soldiers)
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> From
this point forward, you will address me as Drill Sergeant. "Respond to my questions with a Yes, Drill Sergeant,
or No, Drill Sergeant. This is a sign of respect. I will respect you and I will expect you to respect me. Disrespect will