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Meaning of drill instructor | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The generic term for the principal instructor of fresh military recruits undergoing basic training in the various branches of the United States military, routinely abbreviated to the initialism DI; always filled by enlisted personnel (a sergeant or petty officer).

US

Examples

“Army: drill sergeant”
“Navy: recruit division commander”
“Marine Corps: drill instructor”
“Air Force: military training instructor”
“Coast Guard: company commander”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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