Anyone interested in pictures let me know. (photos: U.S. Army). Upon arrival, 04/67, there were no open slots for Combat Medic, and I was offered an opportunity for OJT as a Personnel Specialist. Too many moves since then Ive lost whatever pics and paperwork that I had. for him since he remembers very little information about his friends there. 1972 Fort Dix, NJ B 1-21st Platoon 1965 Fort Gordon, Georgia Ft Leonard Wood Ft McClellan 1979 Fort McClellan D-2nd Bn-4th Platoon Ft Ord 1952 63rd Inf Rgt G Co 1954 Co B, 63rd Infantry Regiment, 6th Infantry Division, 1954 K Co Ft Ord 20th Inf Rgt 1963 Co B, 5th Bn, 1st Brigade, 7 October 1963 - 29 November 1963 South Korea However, I didnt go to Vietnam until 71-72. He also did 3 tours in Vietnam as well. FORT DIX YEARBOOK APRIL 1972 COMPANY A 4TH BATTALION WITH PHOTO AND RECORD HTF. My platoon had a corporal, but he was outside the chain of command. Assigned to 4th Bn, 9th Infantry Regiment (Manchus), 25th ID. LT BAT, Primary mode of instruction was through lectures. We were now combat-trained soldiers readyfor our next assignments as members of the United State Army. Did manage to make E-5 while in the 95th Evacuation Hospital in Danang. Dont think they were doing AIT year books anymore at this time? Went through AIT at Fort Polk after finishing basic at Fort Campbell. She worked there long before I got there, whe was still working there when I left. Very unpleasant place. Found your post last night. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. But I played it along and missed a bit of basic. Nonetheless, everyone was treated the same. Almost sounds like a ditto repeat which i had as well. I might recognize their names, but I can not recall specific names or what platoon I was in . I was at Fort Polk, La. Good Luck, and hope this helps. About 1:30 am, we went to a supply room, got a sheet, pillow, and blanket, and was marched to a barracks. Off to Vietnam Jan 1969 assigned to 9th Regiment 25th ID. gods speed . I was stationed at Ft. Polk and also worked in building 317. Its been a LONG time, and its good to reminisce and remember. Was a 71H30 (Personnel Specialist) with Adjutant Generals office in building 317. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Thanks. My initial boss was CW2 Paul Brewer, and later was 1LT. Thanks, again, for your post to Charlies site. Does anyone remember a drill Sgt. basic d52 lpc class ait tiger land may 1968. I have no worries about supplements for medicare because I have Tricare for Life which I do not have to pay for. I remember that Fort Polk was called Little Vietnam and Tigerland. I too have served my country well 17 yrs; 6 mths. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Hello I had 2 brothers who trained in fort polk 167 Johny Humberson and Gary lynn Humberson both were in Vietnam 19 67 19 68 if any one knows them contact me on face book Humberson david @yahoo.com. If your last name started with A, B, C, or D it was off to Germany. James A. Thomas, III. Was trying to find out in Agent Orange was used in the area while I was training? At Lafayette I boarded a bus that took me to Fort Polk. Find Classmates and Graduates from IA Have very fond memories of serving my country in uniform. But you know, weve had so much BS with the lies and half truths concerning Vietnam, I wouldnt doubt it at all. Five, it was hot and humid and it rained. Not any good memories, but many bad feelings about what we had to do. Pozesny was our 1st SGT. Almost got in bed about 2:00 am. . Three, we ran to almost every training area. U.S. Army Basic Training Yearbook Fort Dix,NJ Company S 2nd BCT Brigade 11/18/66. The 1st Sgt was known as Pineapple. The M-16 became an exercise prop. As we exited the bus, the soldiers assigned to the Reception Center began yelling at us, and telling . How funny is that? We were taken to the mess hall for some grub. 870-318-5404 We kept running and running just like Forrest Gump. Thank you for your post. Below: Physical training (photos: U.S. Army). 242 Recruits Graduated on 21 February 1964. Montana State College Yearbook 1952. I had no other training to compare it to but it was the hardest thing, both physically and mentally that I ever went through. One such camp was Fort Polk located in southwest Louisiana near the bustling towns of DeRidder and Leesville. My father was a WW11 Disabled Combat Veteran and knew exactly what was upsetting me. I would love to see them, it may have been a bit too early for myself being included, even though I was there at that time, what do you need to send them, my email address ? 1973 1969a 1975 About this record This screen shows the complete catalog entry of the title you selected. I remember a Drill Sargent named Harris & a 2nd LT from NY, but cant remember his name. I talked to a gentlman about 8 years ago that happened to work (Tinker AFB) with a cousing of mine (now deceased) and he was there and remembers everything. I believe todays young persons should be required (Like Israel) to give their country two years. Useful 1. Trainees were taught how to fire the M-16from different positions(all of which were awkward). To me, new to the army and a civilian through and through, such nitpicking seemed pretentious, theatrical, arbitrary, and even terrifying, nothing more than an attempt to bully us into submission. Personal space was limited to our bunk bed, wall locker andfoot locker. Sometime in December 1970 the army ordered me to report to Fort Polk, Louisiana for basic combat training (BCT). For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, (6) US Army Photos/Basic Training/Fort Polk, Louisiana 1972, USPS First Class Mail International / First Class Package International Service. Dix he was a tough guy but fair. I hope they both are still alive. Upon check in, there were no slots available for medics, so I was offered the opportunity to do OJT as a records clerk. Fort Ord was closed when I was drafted due to spinal meningious. Our cadre were all recent Vietnam vets and seemed sadistic to us. Here is a hint: go to 1-22infantry.org and then go to photos and look at them for the time period you were there. If its not in the Pictures its not included. Company Commander: CPT Barry Shelton Sprouse. They bused us to Fort Polk and upon arrival low crawled us about one half block to our company. From there I was sent to Key West, Florida, then Germany and home. Hence, the stakeswere much higher. First year alot came from cook county Chicago 2nd year it flipped and they were from Orange county LA. (LogOut/ During the summer of 1968, I processed reservists and National Guard personnel, who came to Ft. Polk for summer training. yes his time at Ft Polk would or should be on duty assignments date and time ect. I work for the DAV 1 day a week driving vets to their medical appointments at the Lebanon VA Hospital in PA. Spent 14 months working at the AG building as a 71H30 in the coding section for incoming recruits. We find that the Romans owed the conquest of the world to no other cause than continual military training, exact observance of discipline in their camps, and unwearied cultivation of the other arts of war. Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus. Anyone want to email me, I will answer you. I took Basic at Polk in fall 67, traaining Company B-4-1. Each barrack had an indoorlatrine which included a communal shower area, a row of urinals (without partitions), and a row of toilet bowels (also without partitions). Permanent Party with Company A Special Troops. In basic training I think I was in C-5-1. On December 26, 1970, I reported to Fort Polk, Louisiana, for basic combat training. 1955 Fort Dix Company A 18-3. I could never figure out why he had a southern accent. A Sergeant woke us up about 4:00 am. You may recognize some of the people and then will know what unit you served in. Got my right arm and left ass cheek screwed up and received a service connected disability from the shrapnel. If you think this would be the time period I would be glad to check my year book. Went to Fort Polk after doing basic at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. I think I trained in South Ft. Polk. Three years ago at age 66, I was diagnosed with Leukemia which can be caused by Agent Orange. Are you trying to find old school friends, old classmates, fellow servicemen or shipmates? I was at South Fort for Basic and North Fort for AIT. He never made it to Vietnam and never made it back home. I, too, have wondered so many times, how many of those guys made it back. She had worked there for many years before I was assigned there. Wounded Aug 1969 and DEROSed Jan 1970. Good luck and let us know. We arrived in busses and were assigned to barracks. To practice our marksmanship, we marched to the rifle range. And NO, we could not see what the snake was doing, as we were ordered to face forward and look directly at the soldiers head in front of us. WIA Feb 21st 71 medevac to Zama Japan from 91st Evac March71 then to Valley Forge Army Hosp. For us graduationtook placeon February 26, 1971. In addition, your length of service was now six years. It indicates, "Click to perform a search". Full day care, before-and-after school care, part-day, and hourly options are all available depending on demand and other factors. It is a God awful reality at 68 years of age. It was named in honor of the Right Reverend Leonidas Polk, the first Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of Louisiana, and a distinguished Confederate general in the American Civil War. The training we received at the infamous TigerLand was good. He passed away last year from cancer, Agent Orange. I truly Polk helped prepare me for Nam. I am certain we took some unnecessary casualties because of that. Awful memories of both places and Ill never forget it as hard as I tried. . The final chapter of the Vietnam War ended for Fort Polk. At the completion of AIT soldiers with last names beginning with A,B,C,D got orders for Germany, while E thru Z went to Nam. Tigerland 1964-66 as a draftee. my dad was a drill sgt here roger burdette wish someone had some pics of him think he was there in 1967-68 and later. The land that is now Fort Polk is part in a region of cultural resources, including archaeological sites, historic houses and structures, and other sites of historical value. Couldnt believe the lousy treatment after being treated like crap in basic. Sims in the 2nd Training Bn 1968? We were immediately immersed into the military culture. 1972 Fort Dix, NJ B 1-21st Platoon. No protected images or material on this website may be copied or printed without express authorization. But not you, no you fired a round off dropping the DS to the ground. Thanks Mike, but I really can not remember my DIs names. I was no longer a receptee. Use our online Genealogy Resource to uncover history quickly! Did a year in the Infantry while in Vietnam and was wounded 6 months after I arrived. Want to find out what hairstyle was popular in the 1920s? Search the history of over 778 billion I liked Basic Training because all our Drill Sergeants were Black and really made marching fun. I do seem to remember that my time there started out pretty darn hot and muggy. I was then shipped to north fork to perform kp for a few weeks while the quartermaster and signal battalion was preparing to embark for Vietnam. In search of obtaining a Ft Polk Infantry Training Camp annual from around 1968 that would include Clifford A. I could barely run when I got drafted, but they made me into a lean and mean fighting machine. But most importantly, we were taught to listen to the drill sergeants, obey orders and perform as part of a team. This loud, intense and intimidating onslaught of noise caught everyones immediate attention and set the tone for what basic combat training would be like for next eight weeks. But no one openly questioned or challenged the legitimacy of the army as an institution or the demandsimposed on us as trainees. 1999 (2 copies) 2000 [Last issue] U.S. Army Reserve Historical Summary. E-Yearbook.com will also publish the yearbook images online for people to share and enjoy. Learn more Anyone interest in the cadre send me your email for scan picture. He changed me from Fort Ord for wasting their time. He was one of two Drill Sergeants assigned to my Fourth Platoon. . Did a lot of out processing of basic and AIT units. Military Police Army. Did you know that I am afraid of snakes? I was at Fort Polk in June July and August 1966. The report said that he had been complaining of feeling tired, over heating, dizziness and nausea. Be the first one to, United States Army Training Center, Infantry, Fort Polk, Louisiana. I knew full well that I would not want to be an officer, I just wanted to get out as fast as I could. Bravo Blackhawks! Montana A Pictorial History by Boden. Therefore, the primary reason why you . One one occasion took a plane load of TIGERLAND graduates to SEATAC in Seattle where they got on another plane to VN. 136 Recruits Graduated on 17 January 1969. my dad recently passed away, I was born in Fort Polk and my Dad was here in or around 1965-1968 was Lawrence T Conroy,, looking for info and possible yearbook that he was in . 1954 Co B, 63rd Infantry Regiment, 6th Infantry Division, 1963 Co B, 5th Bn, 1st Brigade, 7 October 1963 29 November 1963, 1961 US Army Training Center Yearbook (Fort Leonard Wood, MO), 1963 US Army Training Center Yearbook (Fort Polk, LA), 1970 US Army Training Center Yearbook (Fort Bragg, NC), 1974 US Army Training Center Yearbook (Fort Polk, LA), 1976 United States Army Training Center Fort Dix New Jersey Yearbook, 1977 US Army Training Center Yearbook (Fort Leonard Wood, MO), 1986 US Army Training Center Yearbook (Fort Sill, OK), 1987 US Army Training Center Yearbook (Fort Jackson, SC). One of the Drill Sergeants in our company was Staff Sergeant Harry J. Odom. The army placed great stress on spit-and-polish. Congratulations for the good luck of staying out of that debacle. Dodge High School Yearbook. remember. Fort Benning Basic Training Yearbook 1967 Company A. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company A, 6th Battalion, 2nd Training Brigade for 1967, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Benning, Georgia. Funny. Take care. US Army Basic Training Yearbooks The change from civilian to a soldier is accomplished in eight weeks, where the recruit will receive intensive training in the fundamentals of combat. The 2nd Armored Division moved from Fort Polk to Fort Hood, Texas, in 1993, with the majority of the 5th Division's equipment. Took my Basic Training a Polk, South Fort I believe, Mar 1968. I did Vietnam in 70 and that wasnt as tough as Polk, either. No Copyright.No Table of Contents.Title page is on the Cover.No page numbers found. Graduated from Polk in August of 71 and ended up in Vietnam on August 19, 1971. v. : 31 cm Publisher varies Fifth Training Regiment, Second Battalion, Company G (22 Aug. 1963-17 Oct. 1963) -- Fifth Training Brigade, First Battalion, Company D (28 June 1965-21 Aug. 1965) -- Second Training Brigade, Second Battalion, Company B (20 Sept. 1965-13 Nov. 1965) -- Second Training Brigade, Second Battalion, Company A (3 Jan. 1966-26 Feb. 1966) -- Second Training Brigade, Third . The big buildup was coming the Army wanted to keep experienced people at this training facility. kk x DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY HEADQUARTERS US ARMY TRAINING CENTER, INFANTRY AND FORT POLK Fort Polk, Louisiana 71459 This book is for you. International shipment of items may be subject to customs processing and additional charges. After 5 minutes the top ranking officer said soldier, it sounds like you dont want to be an officer. I naively said, well, sir, I really dont. He blew up, yelled at me for wasting their time and bodily threw me out of the office. Pre-Owned. Could have, should have, would have. Copyright 2005-2023 Digital Data Online, Inc. Material on this website is protected by copyright laws of the United States and international treaties. Company Commander: 1st Lieutenant CAREY W. GREEN, JR. 194 Recruits Graduated. I dont think I could be a foot soldier. Do you want to see past girlfriends or boyfriends? Your tour reflects many of the same incidents I and many many other 11Bs experienced. So I guess I was too late for the soldier youre looking for. . They worked with me continually until the VA finally gave in and blinked. Interesting Tigerland was still operating as it was. I survived but the memories will linger forever. I remember it fondly today, because Im almost 70 now and I was young back then. After returning to Fort Polk in mid-1967, as stated above, I worked as a Personnel Records Clerk, and one of the companies that I maintained records for was my basic training company, E-1-2. I was in the Enlisted Records Branch, where I maintained personnel records for permanent party personnel in several basic training and AIT companies. ou made me do pushups in the rain..telling meyoud make me do pushups till You were tired I will make you Superman!! Pays to be smart!!! We practiced that many times. Did BCT at Polk Sep 67 to late Nov 67. Find 1st Armored Division unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com. I went from Ft Knox Basic direct to Ft Polk AIT Tigerland Aug.1970 then direct to Vietnam as 11Bravo. wp. Im trying to gather photos etc. During that time 1/40th Armor participated in training exercises with the . Came out of Basic an E2 was that normal? I was suppose to go to fort Lee Va, for supply school finally got there in July of 71. That was the first time I ever heard about agent orange being used at Fort Polk. Once with an Army buddy, once with my family including my 3 sons, and the last time I went alone. Company Commander: Capt. Went to Vietnam in 71-72 and had an awful tour with the Americal Division in Chu Lai and then Danang. Fort Benning Basic Training Yearbook 1968 Company A. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company A, 6th Battalion, 2nd Training Brigade for 1968, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Benning, FtLoc. Basic training is horrible. After basic, I was ordered to Combat Medic training at Ft. Sam Houston, TX then to Ft. Riley and, finally, the 3d Infantry Division(Audie Murphys outfit) in Wurzburg, FRG. I was there in March of 1968 and would like to contact some of the guys in my unit but have forgotten which company. If you have any photos and wouldnt mind sharing, I would really appreciate it. In 1962, Fort Polk began converting to an infantry training center. Each of us was issued bedding. I remember that it was called Little Vietnam! I remember the Stewardess gave us a small paper cup with some liquid that put us out for the entire flight. We switched to AT&T after a month here and it works way better. I would not have thought that Tigerland was still open for business at that time in the Vietnam War. I am glad I stayedf in the Guards for 21 years. D 2 1 BCT Fort Polk, LA. 1971 Ft. I guess I thought I was tough enough but soon realized that I wasnt. I prepared discharge paperwork for those exiting the service and also conducted reenlistment orientations for those possessing critical occupational specialties that the army wanted to retain. Michael W. Jacobs. I was not Infantry but the post commander was a Prick and made everyone go thru Tigerland Training. Story of Bau Bang. xc. Levied to Vietnam but PUEBLO Spy Ship was seized and all in our class sent to ROK. How can I do that? he really made it hard on us Texas guys. I was a kid (like most everyone else) when I arrived from Chicago at Ft. Polk in the fall of 72 and early 73 for Basic and AIT I just wish I could figure out (or remember) exactly WHERE I was there.. Echo-3-2 comes to memory, but Im not certain that its from there. He had just graduated from high school I believe a year before he was drafted. We all became 11Cs. 1965 US Army Training Center Infantry Fort Polk LA Yearbook Co D 1st Bat. Joe was a real nice and funny guy. All got Post Privileges except that winner got Off Post Privileges. Interesting they dont list ssn anymore for good reason. God Bess, Was at Polk remember 3 drill sargents sgt Posesnyor maybe Pozesny a hell of a good sgt, sgt Timberlake a terrible sgt and a sgt ODonell. Norman Davis, who was my boss until my out. I have lost touch with him. The list of names is also useful for getting together a Fort Dodge Sr . The Drill Sargent kept lined up all night that 1st day. pvt.james c,johnson. Finally got in bed about 3:00 am. Was anyone with A company 2nd bat. Training centers throughout the United States continued to process new, raw meat for the war. A yearbook is a comprehensive record of the entire year of a high school class. i was in ft.polk in 1971 turn 18 peeling potatoes . He was a little squirt and I was 6 2 and weighted 190 lbs. Best Shirley McClain I ever met. I survived 6 months in the bush before WIA. I later that year went back to the Academy and became a Drill Sgt. This relationshipwas far more intense than anything found in an academic setting. A virtual library of Military History. My biggest memory of working in that office was when a levy report came down from Washington, that listed those who were going to be sent to Vietnam. My training companys chain of command was as follows: trainee (E1 or E-2) -> drill sergeant (E-5) -> senior drill sergeant (E-6) -> first sergeant (E-7) -> executive officer (2nd lieutenant) -> company commander (captain). I never found this only later in years to read the time lines of the 196th Light Infantry movements. 1972. He was sent to basic training at Ft. Polk in May (I think) but for sure 1967. While doing so, I devised and implemented a special processing method for processing in reservists, and got a Army Commendation Medal for it. When we lost the Best Barracks the 6th Week. It spent a few years post World War II as inactive, until the 3rd Armored Division was reactivated in 1947, and became the US Army Training Center, Armor (USATCA), in 1956. Big black guy who drank CC and coke every night. Welcome home Brother. For some reason, I remember thinking that he may not have been in the best of health. He was a good man. Relive homecoming, prom, graduation, and other moments on campus captured in yearbook pictures. I was assigned a temporary barrack and given light duties. Uploaded by Send a jpeg picture to me and I will post it. All the rest E through Z went to Vietnam. Could this be him? To aid in the learning process, we needed to be attentive at all times to what was being taught. Was very lucky. Yet attention to the individual is the key to success, particularly because American manpower is not only our most precious commodity it will, in any global war, always be in short supply. General Dwight D. Eisenhower. I will never forget the blast of heat and humidity that greeted us as we exited the plane. Publisher Fort Polk, Louisiana : United States Army Training Center, Infantry Collection allen_county; americana Digitizing sponsor Internet Archive Contributor Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center Language Training company was directly across the road from Tigerland. The Taxi Driver said. In the spring of 1976, the Infantry Training Center at Fort Polk closed its doors and ceased operations. There was just more of it. Ironically, I had the records for my basic training company, E-1-2. BCT was an eight-week long program. Basic was not a totally unpleasant experience for me as most of us were not slated for infantry AIT, where the atmosphere was much, much more serious. He served in Vietnam 1968-1969. 1967 Co E 1ST Battalion 2nd Brigade Fort Polk Louisiana Army Training Ye. This included knowing how to kill. 1955 Co A, 18-3 Ft Dix, NJ. We all managed to get along. Yearbooks are one of those home sources, usually found in an attic or basement, which many people don't think of as a family history source. Company Commander: 2Lt Robin Edmond. Assigned to G2/G3 at Hq USARV. I also processed personnel records for discharge and for shipment to Vietnam and Korea. I dont remember too muchgetting head shaved, uniforms, etc. Some were active army; others were serving in the reserves or national guard. New set, sent me to Ft. Eustis Va. for transportation school. It no longer made a difference to me that there were no partitions between the toilets. To further reinforce the immersion process,for the first four weeks we were confinedto the post. I think my dad was there around the same time you were. Drafted April 70/ did basic at Ft Knox then shipped to Ft Polk Tiger Land for another 8 weeks AIT(July-Aug). Trainees were carefully monitored to ensure that the rifles were being pointedin a safedirection. Effective date of change is the publicantion of the 2001 annual history) CY 2001 (2 copies . The soldier is at once the agent, instrument and object of state violence. -Kenneth T. MacLeish, Below: Trainees at the rifle range. I was one who came in from Cook County, Chicago on April 21st 66 in a plane load. The experience of being there and then experiencing what happened after we left is sickening. Though it was inactivated, the division was identified as the third highest priority inactive division in the United States Army Center of Military History's lineage scheme due to its numerous accolades and long history. Seems we started the day with a 5 mile run, ate a quick breakfast and on to training. After my training at Polk I went to Ord then to Benning. The Film/Digital Notes contain a description of the microfilm or microfiche numbers. Do you want to see past girlfriends or boyfriends? there in 68 through 69 and locating those books can be challenging, E-Bay does have a number of them listed, Good Luck. Lost three buddies during my tour and was wounded myself with schrapnel. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. TWS is the largest online community of Veterans existing today and is a powerful Veteran locator. We can provide you with an electronic version of your yearbook that can assist you with reunion planning. We and our partners share information on your use of this website to help improve your experience. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. Revisit your fraternity or sorority and see familiar places. We arrived at Ft Polk around 1AM Aug.~Nov 67. If AO was used at Fort Pork I would like to know about it. I saw that we had something in common, and wanted to comment. After those preliminary orders for Fort Ord I had an interview with the OCS officers, maybe a Lt. Col, and 2 Majors? Below: map of Louisiana showing the location of Fort Polk. Women's Army Corps. Charlie Company Vietnam 1966-1972 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division. I met some really gorgeous women there, too. I, too, made E-5, Spec. Virginia was a really wonderful older woman, who really cared for the Army personnel who worked in her office. I remember we were trained how to assault a hill with fire teams. Company Commander: Lt. Cadman Owens. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. If you have any questions, ask us on facebook or twitter. I would like to say however that I wish I would have known him. Then to Fort Sam AIT 91A10. We had sometimes seen those guys looking miserable, wearing not just the helmet liner but the steel pot as well, definitely tougher than we had it, and that was not too pleasant. First Shirt was First Sgt. (photos: U.S. Army). Poszesny. After AIT, due to taking a 2-week leave for personal issues, I was assigned back to Ft. Polk. After basic, I was shipped to Ft. Sam Houston, in Texas, for medic training. SDS Willie Sims was my drill instructor. I just found out that I am not a baby killer. Helping others to find their Boot Camp yearbooks and Platoon Photos. My guess would be in 1970? for basic training in 1966. Fort Polk is a United States Army installation located in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, about 10 miles (15 km) east of Leesville and 30 miles (50 km) north of DeRidder in Beauregard Parish. on October 15, 2018, There are no reviews yet. LOL. the war was winding down big time when I was WIA Feb.1971. The training center covers more than 199,000 acres 4311 square milesj in picturesque Kisatchie National Forest. Did you know that there are four varieties of poisonous snakes in the US? Funny, but I never thought I would ever run across anyone that worked in the same building that I did at Ft. Polk. Every now and then, I had to serve CQ duty (weekends only) at the Adjutant Building. This is the actual rate of fire that a weapon can continue to deliver for an indefinite length of time without serious overheating. Operators Manual for Rifle, 5.56- MM, M16 (1005-00-856-6885) Rifle, 5.56-MM, M16A1(1005-00-073-9421). Thanks. Purple Heart didnt mean much when I discovered the loss of my writing ability in my right hand. The Fifth Training Brigade, Company E--Second Battalion. Hope your duty was better. Cant remember all the companies I managed Enlisted Personnel records for, but one of them was the same company I was in for basic training, E-1-2. Used and complete. Does anyone remember a Drill Sergeant Clark? I was in For Polk also, and went to Vietnam as an infantry man and was wounded after 245 days in the bush. Only my younger brother knows this you and God. 216 Recruits Graduated on 15 March 1968. I was a little surprised that they were still sending 11Bs to Nam from Polk at the time you were at Tigerland. Dodge High School Yearbook. P.S. The following is a list of school yearbooks, alumni directories, and similar publications held by the History and Genealogy Department. Training was rigorous, intense and comprehensive. Basic Training Graduation is going to be one of the most memorable and monumental moments in a service members life. JD, www.semidelicatebalance.com. I would certainly be interested in seeing those pics, I was assigned to D-3-2 and in that time period I had completed a course at the Ft. Polk Academy and was serving as a Drill Corporal at that time. Below: Trainees at work (photos: U.S. Army). haha, I had 4 brothers in the Army at the same time 2 went to Vietnam 1967 1968 Gary Humberson and Johnny Humberson if anyone knows them or pictures please contact me they trained in Fortpolk they from Vidor Texas. As I commented to Allans post above, I worked for Virginia Walker, Lead Clerk in the Enlisted Records Branch. We stood on that asphalt pad out back until about midnight. Kinda would have been good to make the 196th transfer to Danang and been there. In AIT I had 2 regular army guys on my 81mm mortar team. To my beautiful bleeding bastard brothers of 11BRAVO who sweated suffered bitched and complained kicked ass fought and died in the Nam. You knew where you were going when you got here. I have no knowledge of being sprayed while in tiger land at Fort Polk. According to reports six men were arrested on. didnt really put into perspective the impact of being at Ft Polk AlT wouold mean then in june-Aug 1970. Subsequently, it was selected to conduct Vietnam- oriented advanced training. All of us took our participation in the program seriously. In those days, Polk was as rough as anything the Marines handed out. My company might have been E-3-3, or maybe that was my Basic company. Either way it was infantry training at Tigerland. 3 Embossed,brown Robe Santa Claus Postcard 1909 & More. Fort Jackson Basic Training Yearbook 1964 Company E. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company Company E for 1964, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Jackson, South Carolina. His Name was Wiley Clark. Arrived at Fort Polk From Chicago where it was 4 Degrees in Feb of 71 and 70 at Polk I thought I died and gone to heaven until I met My Drill by the name of Lopez real asshole hated us Chicago Boys he said we were all Gangsters. Those being shipped out were processed by some of my buddies in Company A, Sp. just curious. It will never help bring back what Ive lost. I did the math and I decided to stay as an infantry soldier. The warrant officer told me that there was a school opening at Fort Wolters three weeks after graduation from AIT and that I would have to speak to the CO and request that he hold me over. Company Commander: CPT Stanley L. Adsit. You might try them. Upon graduating from TIGERLAND one of two duty stations were assigned. I too was a Personnel Specialist with the Adjutant Generals Office and also assigned to Company A Special Troops. I was drafted April 20th or 21st, 66 and sent to Ft Polk for basic training. None of it was near as rough as Polk. Fort Dix Basic Training Yearbook 1971 Company E. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company E, 1st Battalion, 2nd Training Brigade for 1971, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Dix, Kentucky. The deadly herbicide known as Agent Orange was used in great quantities during the Vietnam War. Without a cadre of competent and dedicated drill sergeants, such as Drill Sergeant Carter, basic combat training would not have been possible. From 1972 until 1987, Fort Polk hosted the 1st Battalion, 40th Armor Regiment. Which I found out afterwards, why! I thought that sounded good, at least better than Tigerland at Polk. I am a D. I was there for Basic. Todd Scheuerman, I am looking for a fellow Sargent that I went through training with in 1967 with a man (odam) if spelled right. Hoorah! Allan, did you work in the 1st wing of building 317? 238 Recruits Graduated on 8 August 1979. . It served the 1st Armored Division in the 1950s, and became a basic training post during Vietnam War years of the 1960s and 70s. Went to Ft. Sam Houston for AIT training as a Combat Medic, from 01/67 thru 04/67. God Bless. I love all my brothers who participated in the Southeast Asian War Games. This in no small measurewas dueto the effectiveness of the program in keeping us engaged and occupied with tasks designed to transform us into soldiers. Six, after the first couple of weeks we could get a weekend pass. View cart for details. BCT in April 1972, right after high school. No protected images or material on this website may be copied or printed without express authorization. I was there until Oct. 1968, when I was REFRAD. I had just graduated from college and gotten married so I was one of the old guys and a college boy. You were just one of the many things that made Fort Poke so memorable. Privacy was non-existent. A military yearbook from 1966. Received Letter of accommodation from CO and was promoted to PFC there. First time with a grunt buddy, second time with my wife and 3 sons, and the last time I went alone. The CO previously was a NCO infantry soldier in Vietnam and had received a field commission. Delivery time is estimated using our proprietary method which is based on the buyer's proximity to the item location, the shipping service selected, the seller's shipping history, and other factors. Remember them who didnt come back alive and those missing. Went to Fort Rucker from AIT for 90 days OJT then was sent to Fort Riley for 18 Months then was shipped to Korea may of 73 stayed i the Army for 20 Years retired July of 91. 4/1966 3/1969 Basic and AIT Fort Polk Louisiana. Since 9-11, Fort Polk Soldiers of have been called to serve around the world, deploying to Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, New Dawn, Inherent Resolve and more, in missions that embraced medical, military police, engineer and other support roles in addition to combat missions. Its nice to meet someone who, although not at the same time, lived in my same company, and worked in the same building as I did. It was preceded by a so-called zero week, aone-week period set aside to give new trainees like myself, at this time known as receptees, an opportunity to acclimate to the new environment. Went to the Vietnam Memorial 3 times so far. Tom Rafferty who later transferred to finance , Vinnie Mulvaney, Tom Kirila, Bill Damrel, Willie Williams, Mineola,Tx are some of the guys I worked with. In reality, however, it was part of a calculated strategy meant to quickly instill discipline and thereby help us become better soldiers. Completed Infantry AIT in July of 71 at Polk. anyone remember what 1st Sgt Rainwaters first name is? You were probably there when I came through in Oct. 1966, on a Trailways bus from Houston. Its dirty, and its ugly. God Bless all you guys that did better than me. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. The quick build up of US forces in Eurpoe was to deter further Russian aggression. Sellers declare the item's customs value and must comply with customs declaration laws. I went to Ft. Ord, CA as 11C and then to Benning as 11B, then Nam Jan 1969. Sgt. The success of basic training depended on the quality of the training provided. Any one wit information or photos my company was Co. E 1st Bde. These comments are based upon my personal experience as a trainee and are entirely my own. There are more rocks and trees to give you cover on the ground than there are in the sky. 190 Recruits Graduated on 21 July 1961. She trained me how to do my job, and was always so supportive, as I learned. Find Iowa High School Alumni, Reunions, Yearbooks and Class Photos! Obtained port calls and extracts from morning reports for AWOLs. Training was intense. Daddy also worked with G3 and Land management on Fort Polk. 1972 ARMY Fort Polk YEARBOOK - Company B, 5th Battalion, First BCT Briga. Ft. Polk "Welcome" Sign. Bedford. How long was Basic? Won the Barracks 5 weeks in a row. The Fort Ord Yearbooks contain photographs depicting the transition from civilian to military life, combat and medical training, and various locations around Fort Ord. Several things were quite different from basic training. Allan, I stumbled on your post on this website, while browsing through the website. click HERE For the News Digest and Fort Drum dining facility and movie schedules click HERE DD Form 261 Report of Investigation Line of Duty and April 18th, 2019 - REPORT OF INVESTIGATION LINE OF DUTY AND MISCONDUCT STATUS 1 YYMMDD 2 OF X one INJURY DISEASE ILLNESS DEATH 3 X as applicable a REGULAR OR I thought they were easier on us in Basic Training. He also functioned as a teacher and roll model. So hell yes it was still operating. I was totally scared. Another person, whom you might remember, and worked in our office, was a civilian worker named Viginia M. Walker. Of this, 100,000 acres are owned by the Department of the Army and 98,125 acres by the U.S. Forest Service, mostly in the Kisatchie National Forest. My brothers name was Gene Edward Cole he was from Oklahoma. I took a 4 week leave and then was to report to Oakland on July 4, 1967no later than 1200 hours to be sent to Vietnam. Might clean up the Gimmee segment of our population. Each month, when a list came down, my buddies first checked to see if any of the guys in our company were on there, and told us about it. Good luck, Mike. The Arrny post, originally called Camp Polk, was establish- John Roppelt. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company D, 15th Battalion, 5th Training Regiment for 1956, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Knox, Kentucky. About U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016. We slept in metal-framed bunk beds; two trainees to a bunk. Menu. I went through AIT at Fort Polk June through August 1966 then to Nam. I was a kid (like most everyone else) when I arrived from Chicago at Ft. Polk in the fall of 72 (and stayed until early 73) for Basic and AIT I just wish I could figure out (or remember) exactly WHERE I was there.. Echo-3-2 comes to memory, but Im not certain that its from there. Good to know someone else who was in the same office building, at the same time, and lived in the same company, Co A, Sp Trps. I was fortunate to qualify number one in the Battalion on the M-16 and was called to the stage at the graduation awards ceremony to receive a prize from the CO. Company D, 3rd Battallion, 2nd Training Brigade August 67. Thiswas the case for two reasons. I got 1 hour sleep that night. Made E-5, Spec.5 in 15 months. Because of that leave, instead of heading to Vietnam, I was assigned back to Ft. Polk. I was stationed at ft Polk in sept 1964 to nib 1964 south fort . I was also was assigned to Company A, Special Troops. It was often manufactured or stored in separate locations. Filled with black and white and color photos from the training center. Montana Magazine 4 issues, 1956-95. Dont know if this is the same guy, or if a copy of his photo would help you, in any way, but, if so, you can contact me at richeyv@gmail.com, and Ill be happy to send you a copy of the photo. More Items From eBay. Emilee Smits Reunion 2006 Grand Lakes O The Cherokees,OK, Audie Murphy Presidential Medal ofFreedom. It wasn't until the 1961 Berlin Crisis that Fort Polk reactivated on a more permanent basis and became an infantry training center in 1962. Although I never had to go to Vietnam, I FULLY support my brothers and sisters who had to go, and am so proud of those who returned and especially for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Never forget!! I was in TayNinh, Vietnam in 1969 and that area was the most heavily sprayed with Agent Orange than anywhere in Vietnam. (LogOut/ on the Internet. As a result, there were few of us who were going to Viet Nam, at least immediately. My biggest memory of my 18 months there, was the town of Leesville. DON;t remember co but was at south fort and north fort .LOOKING for anyone that could have there and remember being on training and got sprays contact me please thank u. Jimmy I was at Ft. Polk from july -november 1971. Damn was it hot. I took Basic and AIT at Fort Polk, North Fort from March into August 1972. On graduation day Sgt Rainwater made us clean our M-16s over and over saying they were dirty until late in the evening, making many of us miss our flight connections to go home, knowing we were going to Vietnam. Fort Jackson Basic Training Yearbook 1963 Company A. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company A, 3rd Battalion, 1st Training Brigade for 1963, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Yes, it was also the years of love-ins, peace marches, riots, and of . Contained herein are commentsdescribing theprocess. 1972 Ft. Never went to VN, but processed a lot of guys going. With that decision out of the way I really paid attention to all my training. Fort McClellan in Anniston, Alabama 1972-1974, 1976-1977. It was an interesting 18 months, to say the least. Call 337-531-1955/1956. He was a soldiers soldier and died from agent orange last year. Oh, and dont forget the time when the DS walked down range to fix one of the automatic targets after we were ordered to unload our M-16s. Does anybody know if they had yearbooks for the AIT Units at Tigerland?? Fort Polk was rather interesting place to be. This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. Contact me at john3351@comcast.net if you have any insights on the use of agent orange at Polk. Fort Campbell Basic Training Yearbook 1968 Company C. Roster ane Photos for Recruit Company C, 4th Battalion, 1st Training Brigade for 1968, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Campbell, Kentucky. I won the trophy for my battalion for the PCPT. Fort Polk, Louisiana, is a U.S. Army military base located in western Louisiana. United States Army Training Center Armor Fort Knox Kentucky yearbook Feb 6 1972. No Copyright.No Table of Contents.No page numbers found.Photos extend into binding and to edge of pages.Pages are resized and over-cropped to capture images. Sell now Shop with confidence eBay Money Back Guarantee Get the item you ordered or get your money back. Each platoon contained approximately fifty men. I was one of the lucky few that escaped Vietnam duty; Being sent to Germany after Russian tanks moved into Czechoslovakia that year. Released back to duty in MP Bn and played police MP for remaining tour of duty. Unlike today, troop numbers seemed to depend upon enlisted & draftees to a much greater degree than reservists. web pages I really need to get into touch with someone whom can vouch for me being there for my retirement benefits Have picture of him from album. C $33.50. All personnel providing training were active duty military. 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