The purpose of this paper is to explain how confidence is instilled in Soldiers assigned within the United States Army. Drill Sergeants build confidence in Soldiers during basic combat training, their advanced individual training, and also through the one station initial training units. This paper will cover the phases of training that all initial trainees experience in the U.S. Army and will discuss leadership, training, equipment, and the final confident Soldier. Each phase of training has a goal and purpose that helps to instill pride, motivation, and enthusiasm in the individual Soldier. Confidence first begins with initial training, continues through advanced individual training, and culminates through the team building concept.

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