G.I. Joe U.S. Army Drill Sergeant AA Action Figure 1997 Hasbro 81353

The U.S. Army Drill Sergeant represents the epitome of what a soldier should be, and has come to symbolize today's modern army. It is his duty to instill the military skills and discipline that will turn boys into men and men into soldiers. He relies upon a variety of psychological techniques including intimidation, repetition, and punishment to strip away undisciplined civilian thinking and replace it with a military mindset. Standing nose to nose and screaming into the face of a new recruit, the Drill Sergeant makes his point in a manner that is not soon forgotten. And when the punishment for a wrong answer is to "drop and give me fifty," recruits have more incentive to learn the correct answer.

As hard as this is on the trainees, it can be even more grueling for the Drill Sergeant. His duty often begins at 4 a.m. and does not end until 11 p.m. He spends most of that time teaching his recruits what they will need to know to survive in battle. He drills his 'boys' until they are mentally and physically exhausted and then he drills them some more, always stressing the importance of unit teamwork. The Drill Sergeant must be the consummate soldier, an effective instructor, and an insightful judge of character.

To the men in his charge, he is feared and revered. He is a teacher, a bully, and a father. And by the end of Basic Training, he is usually considered a friend.

Modern Forces Assortment - 12 Inch Figure - Highly Detailed - Multiple points of articulation - Ages 5+

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