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1972 Topics Soldiers--Training of--Louisiana--Fort Polk--Periodicals, . See all photos from Brian H. for Alligator Lake Recreation Site and RV Park. I get kind of remorse thinking how close i came to getting out of the bush without being wasted or wounded. Relive homecoming, prom, graduation, and other moments on campus captured in yearbook pictures. The experience of being there and then experiencing what happened after we left is sickening. I requested a copy of my records in 2015, and received them. 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. I seen your comment on training cycle year books. The physical was the toughest one I had ever taken and with a lot of emphasis on your eyes and motor skills. Fort polk Anyone having any information that may help me can E-MAIL ME at Johngoods2@gmail.com thankyou get down and give me 50 !! LOL!! I went from Ft Knox Basic direct to Ft Polk AIT Tigerland Aug.1970 then direct to Vietnam as 11Bravo. The day we left Polk he told us to keep our butts down. Unlike today, troop numbers seemed to depend upon enlisted & draftees to a much greater degree than reservists. For us graduationtook placeon February 26, 1971. If this was your training company I would be glad to send you the pictures of the cadre. I was stationed at ft Polk in sept 1964 to nib 1964 south fort . Below: training included instruction on how to use the M-16 rifle as a sword. Its been a LONG time, and its good to reminisce and remember. He never made it to Vietnam and never made it back home. ! I think I still owe you 50 pushups sarge !! Good luck, Mike. Hated those low crawls right after chow. Went to Vietnam in 71-72 and had an awful tour with the Americal Division in Chu Lai and then Danang. We stood on that asphalt pad out back until about midnight. Search the history of over 778 billion Personal space was limited to our bunk bed, wall locker andfoot locker. As a 2nd LT got orders to VN after one yr. A week later orders were cancelled for all cadre at the Fort. I also know it has been a struggle for a lot of you vets to find peace. 190 Recruits Graduated on 21 July 1961. Want to find out what hairstyle was popular in the 1920s? Sign sits at the entrance to Fort Dix military base is shown May 8, 2007 in Fort Dix, New Jersey. I got drafted, as well, 1966-1968. Three years ago at age 66, I was diagnosed with Leukemia which can be caused by Agent Orange. Our cadre were all recent Vietnam vets and seemed sadistic to us. As I commented to Allans post above, I worked for Virginia Walker, Lead Clerk in the Enlisted Records Branch. 3 Embossed,brown Robe Santa Claus Postcard 1909 & More. They were in such great shape. After basic at Ft Knox i was sent to Ft Polk Tigerland for AIT(11Bravo) in Aug 1970 for 9 weeks. Thank you in advance. He also did 3 tours in Vietnam as well. No hes only 5-9 and was in Vietnam in 1966 he was at Polk in 1967 the year him and my mom married. I took basic at Ft. Polk, in South Fort, in company E-1-2. All got Post Privileges except that winner got Off Post Privileges. Hoorah! 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 . Right out of high school. I am his daughter looking for information. Leoncio Estrada. I think it helped me survive and gave me some edge over less fortunate troops who trained elsewhere. If you have any photos and wouldnt mind sharing, I would really appreciate it. Did BCT at Polk Sep 67 to late Nov 67. Fort Dix Basic Training Yearbook 1961 Company N. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company N, 4th Training Regiment for 1961, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Dix, Kentucky. Ironically, I had the records for my basic training company, E-1-2. Montana State College Yearbook 1952. My company might have been E-3-3, or maybe that was my Basic company. C $72.72. Below: Reception station, Fort Polk, Louisiana(photo: U.S. Army). Are you planning a reunion and need assistance? He passed away last year from cancer, Agent Orange. Couldnt believe the lousy treatment after being treated like crap in basic. (photos: U.S. Army). Fort Polk is rich in history- having been the post that trained the most combat infantry men in America and shipping them to Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War- the same time the post became known as 'Tiger Land'. No Copyright.No Table of Contents.Title page is on the Cover.No page numbers found. Damn was it hot. 1971 Ft. I worked in the Enlisted Personnel Records Branch, Military Personnel Division, Adjutant General Section. From there I was sent to Key West, Florida, then Germany and home. I found out late, why! In addition, your length of service was now six years. toddsherman1948@gmail D Company, 5th Battalion, 1st Brigade, 2nd Platoon, D-5-1 U.S. Army Basic Combat Training, Ft. Lewis, Washington Dix was my Platoon Sgt. . Are you trying to find old school friends, old classmates, fellow servicemen or shipmates? It would have been our last or next to last patrol before being moved to DaNang. Nonetheless, everyone was treated the same. Great stress was placed on neatness and spit-and-polish. That is unless you wanted to drop down and do push-ups by the snake. I was at Ft. Polk from July- November 1971. In search of obtaining a Ft Polk Infantry Training Camp annual from around 1968 that would include Clifford A. what year or years was your father at FT POLK as DS? Pre-Owned. Ive been battling agent orange diseases for over 15 years now and the VA still think I could have been exposed to dioxin like roundup when I was a kid. Pre-Owned. ou made me do pushups in the rain..telling meyoud make me do pushups till You were tired I will make you Superman!! The Drill Sargent kept lined up all night that 1st day. basic d52 lpc class ait tiger land may 1968. Every now and then, I had to serve CQ duty (weekends only) at the Adjutant Building. After a few weeks I thought that being a helicopter pilot might be a better idea. God Bless. I believe the Sgt Major was called pineapple. Book for the fifth training Brigade United States Army training center infantry Company c first battalion. They worked with me continually until the VA finally gave in and blinked. Us Army. Sell now Shop with confidence eBay Money Back Guarantee Get the item you ordered or get your money back. Go big or go home (in a body bag). But you know, weve had so much BS with the lies and half truths concerning Vietnam, I wouldnt doubt it at all. A magnifying glass. He was sent to basic training at Ft. Polk in May (I think) but for sure 1967. Generally, morale was good. Any veteran with a cancer diagnosis who was exposed to agent orange is eligible for VA Medical Benefits. Our collections include books, yearbooks, magazines, brochures, historical documents, and period articles. Are you planning a reunion and need assistance? I would love to hear any stories if you have them. ME!!! Actually Im a Life Member of the DAV and that is the only organization I belong to. 216 Recruits Graduated on 15 March 1968. I may or may not have seen your father depending on what section, Basic or AIT troops he may have trained with. We slept in metal-framed bunk beds; two trainees to a bunk. Had drill Sargent Spain also. I hope they both are still alive. It makes you part of a team, which helps you to survive. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Below: Bayonet training. Arrived at Polk for basic in summer 66, C-4-1, Charging Charlie. 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. Rand McNally indexed pocket map undated. Virginia was a really wonderful older woman, who really cared for the Army personnel who worked in her office. If you reside in an EU member state besides UK, import VAT on this purchase is not recoverable. The first team would lay down fire while the second team would advance and then drop and lay down fire for the first team to advance. How many coaches do you think we ate at those old yellow mess halls? During the Vietnam War, Fort Polk was known as the "Home of the Combat Infantryman" due to the realistic basic and combat training taught there. He was a soldiers soldier and died from agent orange last year. One such camp was Fort Polk located in southwest Louisiana near the bustling towns of DeRidder and Leesville. Our drill sergeants were pretty good guys, even the biggest & loudest, Drill Sgt Prigmore. Below: Drill sergeantinstructingtrainees at the rifle range. I was at Ft. Polk in 1968. Purple Heart didnt mean much when I discovered the loss of my writing ability in my right hand. just curious. Upon check in, there were no slots available for medics, so I was offered the opportunity to do OJT as a records clerk. Got there about 7:30 pm or so. Did you know a lady by the name of Marg??? Training was intense. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. 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). Helping others to find their Boot Camp yearbooks and Platoon Photos. I was stationed at Ft. Polk and also worked in building 317. 1965 US Army Training Center Infantry Fort Polk LA Yearbook Co D 1st Bat. that guy was terrific to us. I hope you keep searching and I wish you my best. Simply find your Fort Sill Basic Training Unit below and look across for the date. But bunk and locker drills are simply a means to an end. Lost the use of my right arm below the elbow and lost about a quarter of my left ass cheek. I am a D. I was there for Basic. Jan 20, 2017 The Vietnam war was still going strong in the winter of 1970. Too many moves since then Ive lost whatever pics and paperwork that I had. Private Sparno, the fact is I still remember the sharp, hot, burning shrapnel, frags, on my hands and arms. I was also was assigned to Company A, Special Troops. 206 Recruits Graduated on 16 September 1960. But not you, no you fired a round off dropping the DS to the ground. I was one who came in from Cook County, Chicago on April 21st 66 in a plane load. there in 68 through 69 and locating those books can be challenging, E-Bay does have a number of them listed, Good Luck. 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. I think I trained in South Ft. Polk. I would like to speak with you and I hope I can help fill in some pieces but not in public forum. (photos: U.S. Army), Completion ofboot camp is a wonderful achievement. Menu. Still, after all these years, and having been to the Wall three times, and having lost several of by Veteran brothers, I still dream about the wonderful memories before I lost my innocence in Nam. War is not for the weak. Anyone interested in pictures let me know. Does anybody know if they had yearbooks for the AIT Units at Tigerland?? I did survive the rumble in the jungle thankfully. I, too, have wondered so many times, how many of those guys made it back. We were expected to maintain our personal area, including our personal items, in immaculate condition. 1st Plt. Pre-Owned. Came out of Basic an E2 was that normal? When someone would ask where did you go for AIT? When you responded Fort Polk, there was always some kind of crazy comment. The report said that he had been complaining of feeling tired, over heating, dizziness and nausea. There was an army Lt. assigned to the post to sign paperwork but the real boss was a retired army officer, Mr. Jett, G.S. Drafted April 70/ did basic at Ft Knox then shipped to Ft Polk Tiger Land for another 8 weeks AIT(July-Aug). Too many moves since then Ive lost whatever pics and paperwork that I had. on October 15, 2018, There are no reviews yet. In reality, however, it was part of a calculated strategy meant to quickly instill discipline and thereby help us become better soldiers. Todd Scheuerman, I am looking for a fellow Sargent that I went through training with in 1967 with a man (odam) if spelled right. All of the guys that were in my company for basic training were National Guard guys from all over the US. This did not mean that we were happy and contented troopers who derivedjoy from being in basic training. Have picture of him from album. Either way, was there to serve my country. 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. By 1968, Fort Polk was a leading source of soldiers trained in its advanced infantry school nick-named Tigerland. So I guess I was too late for the soldier youre looking for. In making the difficult transformation from civilian to soldier you have written a chapter of the story it tells. Did you happen to know a DI named Sgt Simms? 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. he really made it hard on us Texas guys. It no longer made a difference to me that there were no partitions between the toilets. Remember them who didnt come back alive and those missing. The United States Army Armor School began in 1940 as the Armored Force School and Replacement Center at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The following is a list of school yearbooks, alumni directories, and similar publications held by the History and Genealogy Department. I was in the Enlisted Records Branch, where I maintained personnel records for permanent party personnel in several basic training and AIT companies. 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. I was totally scared. Ft Polk TIGER LAND has its special place and its reputation for training 11bravos. If AO was used at Fort Pork I would like to know about it. Might clean up the Gimmee segment of our population. Sgt Simms was my DI. The Taxi Driver said. This is an indexed collection of middle school, junior high, high school, and college yearbooks from across the United States. I was now a trainee. 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. I would like to post the Mar May 1968 Ft. Polk cadre of D-3-2. He was one of two Drill Sergeants assigned to my Fourth Platoon. Thanks. Search for yours at https://militaryyearbookproject.com He had just graduated from high school I believe a year before he was drafted. E-Yearbook.com will also publish the yearbook images online for people to share and enjoy. Call 337-531-1955/1956. Company Commander: CPT James W. Matthews. didnt really put into perspective the impact of being at Ft Polk AlT wouold mean then in june-Aug 1970. Sims in the 2nd Training Bn 1968? BCT was an eight-week long program. 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. 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. 153 Recruits Graduated on 16 September 1977. reply to Frank Torres at ftorres3407@gmail.com this is information is important to me,, Thanks. Then to Fort Sam AIT 91A10. I was assigned to Company A, Special Troops, as you were. He was a good man. Big black guy who drank CC and coke every night. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. I saw that we had something in common, and wanted to comment. Made SP5 in 18 months. It proved to me that I could take it. 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. Filled with black and white and color photos from the training center. Army. jbroppelt@gmail.com, greatly appreciate, thank you. Charlie Company Vietnam 1966-1972 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division. Training had begun. I was then shipped back to the recruit reception station at south fork and assigned to the transfer post, on job, personnel records specialist, Company A, Special Troops. Our training day commenced at around 5:30 AM with revelry and ended at dusk to the sound of retreat. The week before we graduated from basic we were in formation and told what our next duty station would be, but not what training it was. Fort Knox Basic Training Yearbook 1977 Company D, 2d Bn, 1TB. There are more rocks and trees to give you cover on the ground than there are in the sky. You might try them. Anyway the post who mentioned being at TigerLand and then the Americal. Pays to be smart!!! Permanent Party with Company A Special Troops. That, alone, made my 18 months at Ft. Polk, a much more enjoyable time. The CO told me that he would only hold me over if I went to OCS and that after OCS I could apply to flight school. Morning formation was followed by breakfast, then by physical training, then by more training in accordance with the program for that day. The 1st Sgt was known as Pineapple. I remember his heavy Polish accent. And that end is developing a soldiers discipline and attention to even the smallest details. Brett & Kate McKayfrom How to Make a Bed You Can Bounce a Quarter Off Of. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. 1955 Fort Dix Company A 18-3. Does anyone out there have any pictures that they may have taken while at Tiger Land during that time frame. When I took Basic Training and AIT at Ft. Polk from July 71-Novenmber 71. 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 . Be the first one to, United States Army Training Center, Infantry, Fort Polk, Louisiana, Fort Polk, Louisiana : United States Army Training Center, Infantry, Advanced embedding details, examples, and help, Soldiers--Training of--Louisiana--Fort Polk--Periodicals, Military training camps--Louisiana--Fort Polk--Periodicals, Soldiers--Louisiana--Fort Polk--Registers, Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. Date: Country: State: Montana City: Provenance: For the next 12 years, more soldiers were shipped to Vietnam from Fort Polk than from any other American training base. More Items From eBay. E-Yearbook.com will also publish the yearbook images online for people to share and enjoy. Some FamilySearch centers and affiliate libraries maintain collections of previously loaned microfilms or microfiche. Released back to duty in MP Bn and played police MP for remaining tour of duty. wp. Interesting how your next duty station was based on first letter of last name. gods speed . Use our online Genealogy Resource to uncover history quickly! I was drafted 04/1970. Seller: 31daniel (3,376) 100%. Your story perked up my ears as soon as I saw Fort Polk. 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. U.S. Army Basic Training Yearbook Fort Dix,NJ Company S 2nd BCT Brigade 11/18/66. In 1970 it served as a center for basic combat training operations. When we lost the Best Barracks the 6th Week. kk x DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY HEADQUARTERS US ARMY TRAINING CENTER, INFANTRY AND FORT POLK Fort Polk, Louisiana 71459 This book is for you. 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. for basic training in 1966. However, we never really put that into practice in Vietnam. Then I was sent to Ft. Bliss and thought Id died and gone to heaven. I was with a great group of guys and our cadre were excellent. Needless to say, I jumped at the chance. Heck, it was learned that I was a competent golfer so I was selected to play in a tournament with base officers so I was excused for an entire week to practice and play, my wife having sent my clubs to the fort via Greyhound bus. It will never help bring back what Ive lost. Kinda would have been good to make the 196th transfer to Danang and been there. Training company was directly across the road from Tigerland. I spent the next 15 months in that department, under the supervision of CW2 Paul A Brewer, and 1LT Norman A. Davis, Jr. Another person you may have known was civilian Virginia A. Walker, who was a civilian records clerk. Oh yes we got FREE beer as a reward, cool. Congratulations for the good luck of staying out of that debacle. Good Luck, and hope this helps. Pre-Owned. I, too, made E-5, Spec. So, we either worked in the same office, or you worked down the hall from our office. Was a step up. Six, after the first couple of weeks we could get a weekend pass. After B-4-1 I wasnt afraid of anything the Army could hand me. Seen alot of bad things some by KIA to many WIA. web pages Thanks Mike, but I really can not remember my DIs names. I am glad the DAV worked with you to get what you deserved. https://fortpolk1971.commons.gc.cuny.edu/133-2/, Basic Training, US Army, Fort Polk, LA, 1971, 1971 Basic Training Graduation Book, Fort Polk, Louisiana, Creative Commons (CC) license unless otherwise noted. I too have served my country well 17 yrs; 6 mths. Everyone knew when we left Knox the end game would be Nam. Did 10 months and 5 days and went home wounded. Basic training is horrible. This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. Being out of the bush would have been different maybe just more patrols as usual? Would like to hear from anyone who took Basic at Polk starting March 1968. The M-16 became an exercise prop. Fort Polk Louisiana 1966. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. We celebrated with a parade. No protected images or material on this website may be copied or printed without express authorization. I did Vietnam in 70 and that wasnt as tough as Polk, either. would love to know if hes alive and ok. Bob Warden bigbadbob345@yahoo.com. Navy Nursing. 1973 1969a 1975 About this record This screen shows the complete catalog entry of the title you selected. (photos: U.S. Army). I still have that lighter today. 227 Recruits Graduated on 8 August 1979. Dodge High School Yearbook. Fort Polk changed from a Continental Army Command (CONARC) post in July 1975 and became a Forces Command (FORSCOM) member. thank you lord!!!! This included knowing how to kill. You knew where you were going when you got here. The Film/Digital Notes contain a description of the microfilm or microfiche numbers. . LOL. Company Commander: Capt. The Fifth Training Brigade, Company E--Second Battalion. The rifle range was located several miles from the barracks. We learned how to disassemble and reassemble the weapon, how to load it, how tomaintain it, and how to shoot it with accuracy. I went to ft Polk la right after basic training in ft Leonard wood mo I was at tiger land around June 1971 then I went to ft benning airborne. US Army Training Center (Infantry) Staff, Fort Polk, LA Home State Texas Home Town Not Specified Service Plaque Full Service History Elbon, Daniel, PFC Status USA Veteran Service Years 1972 - 1973 MOS 31J10-Teletypewriter Repairer Primary Unit US Army Training Center (Infantry) Staff, Fort Polk, LA Home State Ohio Home Town Not Specified 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. 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 remember it fondly today, because Im almost 70 now and I was young back then. Each platoon was assigned a barrack, a two-story wooden structure that probably dated back to World War Two. I was in the best shape of my life even better than when I played high school and college baseball. 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. He also retired at Fort Polk from the 12th Cav, 5th Infantry Division. Archaeology, History, and Predictive Modeling: Research at Fort Polk, 1972-2002 Amazon $39.95 $9.50 SEE DETAILS Fort Polk Alumni - US Army Base, Louisiana T-Shirt S & H: see site $19.99 Amazon Tigerland - Fort Polk, Louisiana - Embroidered Patch 3" Round Embroidered Patch S & H: see site $6.95 Amazon Fort Polk Louisiana - Tigerland Premium T-Shirt (source: google.com) Fort Polk is situated in a remote part of the state. Completed Basic in E-1-2. Had draftees coming in 24 hours a day. (LogOut/ 211 Recruits Graduated on 22 October 1967. Their educational levels ranged from primary school to college graduate. 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. 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. Use our online Genealogy Resource to uncover history quickly! Have developed agent orange complications over the years including diabetes, and cancer. 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. How funny is that? We were trained in Infantry and the 81mm mortar in AIT. Does anyone remember a drill Sgt. But most importantly, we were taught to listen to the drill sergeants, obey orders and perform as part of a team. From 1972 until 1987, Fort Polk hosted the 1st Battalion, 40th Armor Regiment. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. Show more 126 photos . Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Was drafted 30 minutes after completing undergraduate degree requirements at Texas Tech. (This annual historical summary combines the previously separately produced U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC) and Office, Chief of Army Reserve (OCAR) annual historical reports. Most of the time in AIT we had to run everywhere. The U.S. Army has spent considerable time, effort, and money on locating, identifying, and inventorying thousands of archaeological sites on Fort Polk and the property owned by the U.S. Forest Service where the army trains. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Interesting they dont list ssn anymore for good reason. The relative calmness of zero week belied what was to follow. Are you trying to find old school friends, old classmates, fellow servicemen or shipmates? , 2d Bn, 1TB sharing, I would like to know if hes alive and missing. 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