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. Levied to Vietnam May of 1970. We celebrated with a parade. I was a little surprised that they were still sending 11Bs to Nam from Polk at the time you were at Tigerland. There in 1966, Dear Jimmy and Claudia, just wondering if you ever got any confirmation of Agent Orange being sprayed in Fort Polk and the year and maybe the circumstances or location of where it was sprayed. Did a year in the Infantry while in Vietnam and was wounded 6 months after I arrived. Military Police Army. I am not wild about our politicians either. Kinda would have been good to make the 196th transfer to Danang and been there. Fort McClellan in Anniston, Alabama 1972-1974, 1976-1977. Where is DS Steel? jbroppelt@gmail.com, greatly appreciate, thank you. Very unpleasant place. I was with CoA, 3rd Bn, 3rd Bde, Jan-Feb 1967. Atlanta, Ga. : Albert Love Enterprises, Inc. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help, United States Army Training Center--Periodicals, Military training camps--Louisiana--Fort Polk--Periodicals, Soldiers--Louisiana--Fort Polk--Registers, United States. Anyone interest in the cadre send me your email for scan picture. I later that year went back to the Academy and became a Drill Sgt. First, Drill Sergeant Carter was under pressure to convey, and for the platoon to learn,a massive amount of information in a short period of time, and second, the serious purpose of the instruction itself, whichwas to mold us into soldiers possessing the requisite knowledge and skills needed to performin a military capacity. The rifle range was located several miles from the barracks. 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. Menu. I was asked to consider OCS and someone told me that I would get out of some training during basic training and watch some videos, etc. In my training company, trainees came fromdifferent ethnic and social backgrounds and from different regions of the United States. I know that he did a tour at the British Jungle Warfare School in 1968. Please take care guys, catch you later. I would love to hear any stories if you have them. One one occasion took a plane load of TIGERLAND graduates to SEATAC in Seattle where they got on another plane to VN. You were just one of the many things that made Fort Poke so memorable. I went thru basic from April 20 thru July 1967. If your last name started with A, B, C, or D it was off to Germany. During their training, more will be understood about the routine that will become such an essential part of their next eight weeks in Basic Combat Training. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. C $72.72. just missed going to Danang for base security by one patrol as the war was winding down. I was at Fort Polk Tiger Land March thru May. Pre-Owned. 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 In 1970 it served as a center for basic combat training operations. on October 15, 2018, There are no reviews yet. And I was fit. Names and images of graduates and commanding officers are also included. Each platoon was assigned a barrack, a two-story wooden structure that probably dated back to World War Two. I thought that sounded good, at least better than Tigerland at Polk. 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. The Virginia was a really wonderful older woman, who really cared for the Army personnel who worked in her office. My initial boss was CW2 Paul Brewer, and later was 1LT. I went through AIT at Fort Polk June through August 1966 then to Nam. Fort Polk is served by four Child Development Centers on-post. Kinda true. 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. Are you trying to find old school friends, old classmates, fellow servicemen or shipmates? Harold Hathcock, Proud to have been sent there. (source: google.com) Fort Polk is situated in a remote part of the state. P.S. In 1967, after AIT at Fort Sam Houston, Texas,I went back to Fort Polk, and worked in the Adjutant General building in the Personnel Records Branch. Below: Reception station, Fort Polk, Louisiana(photo: U.S. Army). See all photos from Brian H. for Alligator Lake Recreation Site and RV Park. Instant Access to Millions of Yearbook Pictures, High-Resolution, Full Color Images Available Online, Search, Browse, Read, and Print Yearbook Pages, View College, High School, and Military Yearbooks, Browse our digital annual library spanning centuries, Support the Schools in our Program by Subscribing. I saw that we had something in common, and wanted to comment. the old saying goes like this: I left the Nam but the Nam has not left me. We did Obstacle Course in 38 Minutes Company B South Fort. I was in Echo Co.in S. Ft. and Charlie Co. at N. Ft. TO MIKE CASLEY 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. Are you trying to find old school friends, old classmates, fellow servicemen or shipmates? After zero-week, basic training commenced. Was very lucky. 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 . Joe was a real nice and funny guy. toddsherman1948@gmail 136 Recruits Graduated on 17 January 1969. Your story perked up my ears as soon as I saw Fort Polk. Congratulations for the good luck of staying out of that debacle. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Zero good memories and Im still pissed off. 1971 Basic Training Graduation Book, Fort Polk, Louisiana To access the content of this book, scroll down. The 1st Sgt was known as Pineapple. I was at Ft. Polk from July- November 1971. That place was the grinder. Army -- Records and correspondence, Soldiers -- Louisiana -- Fort Polk -- Registers, Soldiers -- Training of -- Louisiana -- Fort Polk -- Periodicals, Military training camps -- Louisiana -- Fort Polk -- Periodicals, Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). Another person, whom you might remember, and worked in our office, was a civilian worker named Viginia M. Walker. I was at Tigerland from November 66 to the end of January 77 and then off to the 4th Infantry Division in Pleiku South Vietnam, and from there into the Red Warriors A Company 1st of the 12th Infantry Batallion and most know the rest of how this story goes. Company Commander: CPT Dennis J. O'Driscoll. I am certain we took some unnecessary casualties because of that. We learned how to disassemble and reassemble the weapon, how to load it, how tomaintain it, and how to shoot it with accuracy. He also did 3 tours in Vietnam as well. Montana Magazine 4 issues, 1956-95. Military Service. We were trained in Infantry and the 81mm mortar in AIT. on the Internet. Ft. Polk "Welcome" Sign. I remember, I was in Genes training company. No protected images or material on this website may be copied or printed without express authorization. Believe it or not, I have good memories of my time there, the friendships and camaraderie. At the end of AIT, they told us that Tigerland had the highest survival rates of any infantry training center graduates serving in Vietnam. Did see him again until last week. 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). Company Commander: Lt. Cadman Owens. If you have any questions, ask us on facebook or twitter. . 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 ? They were in such great shape. PT usually took place in the morning. Relive homecoming, prom, graduation, and other moments on campus captured in yearbook pictures. Although I had numerous friends who got shipped to Vietnam, I was so blessed and grateful that my name never came down on a list, and I never had to go. To further reinforce the immersion process,for the first four weeks we were confinedto the post. I went to Infantry AIT at Ft. McLellan, AL, then jump school at Ft. Benning, then Special Forces Training Group at Ft. Bragg. I went to, and got involved in the First Baptist Church in Leesville, and met some really great people who lived in Leesville and the surrounding area. He was drafted into the Army. Poszesny. Thanks. 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. I was a PAANG soldier so I was extra nice to them so they did not screw up the mortar when I was leveling the mortar. The Taxi Driver said. Use our online Genealogy Resource to uncover history quickly! FORT POLK, the largest military installation in Louisiana, is located in the western part of the state, near the bur- geoning communities of DeRidder and Leesville. At Fort Polk my training company consisted of five platoons. The soldier is at once the agent, instrument and object of state violence. -Kenneth T. MacLeish, Below: Trainees at the rifle range. The Mess Sgt cussed us out like crazy. Did you happen to know a DI named Sgt Simms? Had 1st Sgt Rainwater.. Was a black man who drove a white Caddy and drank CC & Coke. 1972 Topics Soldiers--Training of--Louisiana--Fort Polk--Periodicals, . We also had other instructors who instructed us on various subjects relevant to our training. Charlie Company Vietnam 1966-1972 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division. My DI was Sgt. I have been back to Fort Polk trying to find the exact location of the old Tiger Land. 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. I was stationed at Ft. Polk and also worked in building 317. It also serves as a compilation of the teachers and staff who made your high school years memorable. Yes, I did go to Vung Tau, Vietnam, assigned to 147th Ash co, (Chinook) in flight operations, my point, am not sure, to this day, was it Divine intervention, or just plain good luck, yes, I think the first. Not any good memories, but many bad feelings about what we had to do. (photos: U.S. Army). Morning formation was followed by breakfast, then by physical training, then by more training in accordance with the program for that day. I managed the personnel records for the same leaders who were in my basic training company. Either way, was there to serve my country. One such camp was Fort Polk located in southwest Louisiana near the bustling towns of DeRidder and Leesville. Hoorah! Below: Drill sergeantinstructingtrainees at the rifle range. Upon arrival, 04/67, there were no open slots for Combat Medic, and I was offered an opportunity for OJT as a Personnel Specialist. Sometimes, they processed deferrments for some of the guys, so they wouldnt have to go to Vietnam. Never went to VN, but processed a lot of guys going. Have very fond memories of serving my country in uniform. You may recognize some of the people and then will know what unit you served in. Im trying to gather photos etc. This did not mean that we were happy and contented troopers who derivedjoy from being in basic training. I might recognize their names, but I can not recall specific names or what platoon I was in . Mine was Ft. Ord. The Arrny post, originally called Camp Polk, was establish- I turned 21 at Tiger Land. See members of old school clubs and relive old times. Harold Hathcock. If they lack it, leadership is faulty. 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. Permanent Party with Company A Special Troops. Hard to believe. 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 This training area became known as Tigerland. It served the 1st Armored Division in the 1950s, and became a basic training post during Vietnam War years of the 1960s and 70s. For many of my fellow trainees, graduation was a landmark event not only for them personally but also for their families, many of whom were in attendance. Todd Scheuerman, I am looking for a fellow Sargent that I went through training with in 1967 with a man (odam) if spelled right. Did a lot of out processing of basic and AIT units. During an inspection, it was not uncommon for the inspecting officer or designee to loudly berate one or more of us for an infraction, almost invariably of a petty nature. After AIT, due to taking a 2-week leave for personal issues, I was assigned back to Ft. Polk. Parks. He was one of the best supervisors that I had the pleasure of servicing. Assigned to 4th Bn, 9th Infantry Regiment (Manchus), 25th ID. As a result, there were few of us who were going to Viet Nam, at least immediately. Did 10 months and 5 days and went home wounded. First year alot came from cook county Chicago 2nd year it flipped and they were from Orange county LA. We arrived at Ft Polk around 1AM Aug.~Nov 67. Opens in a new window or tab. 1972. Rand McNally indexed pocket map undated. We all cooperated with the program andmade a good faith effort not just to get bybut to try to do well and learn what was being taught. Never forget!! Thank you. I never ate a meal so fast, as I did that one . I was at South Fort for Basic and North Fort for AIT. I was in For Polk also, and went to Vietnam as an infantry man and was wounded after 245 days in the bush. First Shirt was First Sgt. Polk's Great Falls Directory 1965, 1982, 1986, 1988, 1983, 1999. It was a very memorable time in my life. In making the difficult transformation from civilian to soldier you have written a chapter of the story it tells. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. I was in the Enlisted Records Branch, where I maintained personnel records for permanent party personnel in several basic training and AIT companies. 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. Below: map of Louisiana showing the location of Fort Polk. Inadequate training would mean producing troops ill-equipped to perform successfully as soldiers which in turn would erode the effectiveness of the army and put the national defense of the nation at risk. never forget my time at fort polk.. co c 1st bn 5th bde 3rd plt. I dont know if I could take orders too good. (LogOut/ What a horrible place to receive training for survival. I believe the Sgt Major was called pineapple. Privacy was non-existent. I liked Basic Training because all our Drill Sergeants were Black and really made marching fun. Big black guy who drank CC and coke every night. Are you From New York? Our troops are capable of the best of discipline. My job was in the Adjutant Generals office in Building 317, as well. He would have served from April 68-April 71. Fort Jackson Basic Training Yearbook 1969 Company B. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company B, 2nd Battalion, 1st Training Brigade for 1969, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Jackson, South Carolina. How can I do that? Our collection of US Army Basic Training Yearbooks include Fort Benning, Georgia, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Fort Dix, New Jersey, Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and Fort Knox, Kentucky. Where is that jerk E-1 Sparno who almost killed me with a live grenade? book may be hard to find so registering to complete your school's Virtual Yearbook may be the next best thing to finding Fort Dodge Sr High School yearbooks. Opens in a new window or tab. My basic training was in Company E, First Battalion, Second Training Brigade (E-1-2), from October, 1966 thru January, 1967. I had taken it before. Went to the Vietnam Memorial 3 times so far. How long was Basic? for basic training in 1966. After those preliminary orders for Fort Ord I had an interview with the OCS officers, maybe a Lt. Col, and 2 Majors? 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. Looking for Drill Sergeant Skillern August, September 1969 . I remember that Fort Polk was called Little Vietnam and Tigerland. I was at Tigerland from July-Aug 1970 then orders to the Nam. On Monday morning, January 4, 1971,at around 4:30 A.M., while we were asleep, drill sergeants stormed into the barracks barking out orders demanding that everyone get up, get moving, and quickly fall in for morning formation. I knew full well that I would not want to be an officer, I just wanted to get out as fast as I could. I remember we were trained how to assault a hill with fire teams. Does anybody know if they had yearbooks for the AIT Units at Tigerland?? Want to find out what hairstyle was popular in the 1920s? As we exited the bus, the soldiers assigned to the Reception Center began yelling at us, and telling . Did you know that Fort Polk has all four varieties? All matters pertaining to the operation of the platoon went through him. I was at tigerland 1966-67..seargent Ramos.kept me aliveGodI hated that placebut now..Its one of my fondest memories. Funny. It no longer made a difference to me that there were no partitions between the toilets. Dix was my Platoon Sgt. I came home pretty beaten up and didnt ever want to deal with politicians again. In those days, Polk was as rough as anything the Marines handed out. I remember his heavy Polish accent. Then, after basic back to Tigerland. Then I was sent to Ft. Bliss and thought Id died and gone to heaven. About U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016. He was a good man. Maybe just a little bravado there perhaps. 9/11/2018 Previous review. I was in B-4-1. War is not for the weak. I finally decided to leather up and purchased a vest. Do you want to see past girlfriends or boyfriends? Sustained rate of fire for the M16/M16A1 Rifle is 12-15 rounds per minute. I would like to say however that I wish I would have known him. Each of us was issued bedding. Fort Polk was rather interesting place to be. didnt really put into perspective the impact of being at Ft Polk AlT wouold mean then in june-Aug 1970. I seen your comment on training cycle year books. Thiswas the case for two reasons. All of us took our participation in the program seriously. The list of names is also useful for getting together a Fort Dodge Sr . In the spring of 1976, the Infantry Training Center at Fort Polk closed its doors and ceased operations. Good Luck, and hope this helps. Dix he was a tough guy but fair. To my beautiful bleeding bastard brothers of 11BRAVO who sweated suffered bitched and complained kicked ass fought and died in the Nam. Hey, Joe, Fort Dix Basic Training Yearbook 1979 Company B. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company B for 1979, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Dix, New Jersey. Company Commander: 1/LT. His Name was Wiley Clark. Company Commander: 1st Lieutenant CAREY W. GREEN, JR. 194 Recruits Graduated. 3 Embossed,brown Robe Santa Claus Postcard 1909 & More. It is a God awful reality at 68 years of age. I dont remember too muchgetting head shaved, uniforms, etc. With degree (I suppose) was assigned to 8th Army HQ Special Troops in Seoul (Yongsan) where I extended my hardship tour (ha ha) and got 19-month early out. Guess who had first fire watch? Emilee Smits He served in Vietnam 1968-1969. Fort Polk changed from a Continental Army Command (CONARC) post in July 1975 and became a Forces Command (FORSCOM) member. 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. 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