Many of us hopped on busses to Dallas Love Field to catch airplanes home. Army Veteran. Your tour reflects many of the same incidents I and many many other 11Bs experienced. Appreciate any info you have. 1st Plt. Nonetheless, everyone was treated the same. Virginia was a really wonderful older woman, who really cared for the Army personnel who worked in her office. We slept in metal-framed bunk beds; two trainees to a bunk. 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. Ft Polk TIGER LAND has its special place and its reputation for training 11bravos. Pre-Owned. In making the difficult transformation from civilian to soldier you have written a chapter of the story it tells. She worked there long before I got there, whe was still working there when I left. 1973 1969a 1975 About this record This screen shows the complete catalog entry of the title you selected. Are you From New York? But you learn its not just about you. Full day care, before-and-after school care, part-day, and hourly options are all available depending on demand and other factors. Basic Training Graduation is going to be one of the most memorable and monumental moments in a service members life. JD, www.semidelicatebalance.com. At the time the U. S. Army required that all enlisted personnel successfully complete BCT. I enlisted in Dallas and was sent to Basic at Ft. Polk in October 67. 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. Each of us was issued bedding. Well, what did you think? 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. Opens in a new window or tab. 1969 Ft. I was in Echo Co.in S. Ft. and Charlie Co. at N. Ft. TO MIKE CASLEY Yeah, 50 years has gone by in a snap but Vietnam remains with me everyday and the shrapnel in my right forearm and my left ass cheek reminds me I was there. 4/1966 3/1969 Basic and AIT Fort Polk Louisiana. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. now and then I wonder what could have been with the move to DaNang and being for the most part base guard. Reunion 2006 Grand Lakes O The Cherokees,OK, Audie Murphy Presidential Medal ofFreedom. These comments are based upon my personal experience as a trainee and are entirely my own. My job was in the Adjutant Generals office in Building 317, as well. 1972 Fort Dix, NJ B 1-21st Platoon. It was often manufactured or stored in separate locations. Company Commander: Capt. So taking Taxi ride to North Folk complaining about winning 5 and not 6th. Seller: 31daniel (3,376) 100%. I was in fort Polk for boot camp and AIT my Sargent was drill sargent Shepard anyone with information i arrived January 1975 to may 1975 we all endured ranger like training while there a lot of running,lots of PT and push ups as i tell my story today it helped me become the man i am today all respect to tiger land home of the pigmy rattle snake and alligator lake. I later that year went back to the Academy and became a Drill Sgt. I, too, have wondered so many times, how many of those guys made it back. Either way, was there to serve my country. Trainees were taught how to fire the M-16from different positions(all of which were awkward). The Two, we ran and had PT after breakfast. Basic B-5-2 May 68, ait ft Monmouth Nj,then vietnam. Thanks Dad for that $100 bucks. If its not in the Pictures its not included. 1965 US Army Training Center Infantry Fort Polk LA Yearbook Co D 1st Bat. Copyright 2005-2023 Digital Data Online, Inc. Material on this website is protected by copyright laws of the United States and international treaties. A critical feature of BCT was instruction on how to operate and maintain the armys basic combat infantry weapon, the M-16 rifle. But bunk and locker drills are simply a means to an end. Military Service. 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. We were trained in Infantry and the 81mm mortar in AIT. I believe todays young persons should be required (Like Israel) to give their country two years. He was a little squirt and I was 6 2 and weighted 190 lbs. Off to Vietnam Jan 1969 assigned to 9th Regiment 25th ID. All in all, things could have been much worse for this 1969 draftee. Awful memories of both places and Ill never forget it as hard as I tried. 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. I enlisted and was sent to basic at Ft. Bragg, NC. Went to Vietnam in 71-72 and had an awful tour with the Americal Division in Chu Lai and then Danang. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company D, 15th Battalion, 5th Training Regiment for 1956, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Knox, Kentucky. Strange journey but I survived the Nam to live the Dream I living now! After arriving at Fort Polk, actual training did not immediately begin. Please allow additional time if international delivery is subject to customs processing. Effective date of change is the publicantion of the 2001 annual history) CY 2001 (2 copies . During that time 1/40th Armor participated in training exercises with the . The bunks contained no safety rails nor did the bunks have ladders tofacilitate access tothe upper bunk. Anything from small groups to several greyhound buses. Funny, but I never thought I would ever run across anyone that worked in the same building that I did at Ft. Polk. Espesially escape and evasion weekWOW.Bless you sgt.Ramos i pray you made it home ! For some reason, I remember thinking that he may not have been in the best of health. Four, we had maybe only 3-4 hours of sleep. wp. 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. The change from civilian to a soldier is accomplished in eight weeks, where the recruit will receive intensive training in the fundamentals of combat. Troops. remember. 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. 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. I was the grunt that left the post about Tigerland and Danang. Funny. Dodge High School Yearbook. In 1970 it served as a center for basic combat training operations. His Name was Wiley Clark. Kinda true. Are you planning a reunion and need assistance? 1971 Ft. I did survive the rumble in the jungle thankfully. He would have served from April 68-April 71. (source: google.com) Fort Polk is situated in a remote part of the state. There are more rocks and trees to give you cover on the ground than there are in the sky. The Continental Trailways bus that transported us 37 draftees from the Dallas selective service office arrived at the Reception Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana at approximately 11:00 p.m. on Monday, December 12, 1966. I thought they were easier on us in Basic Training. All of the guys that were in my company for basic training were National Guard guys from all over the US. Went to the Vietnam Memorial 3 times so far. Bravo Blackhawks! John Roppelt. My Platoon Sgt was SSG Spinney. I guess I thought I was tough enough but soon realized that I wasnt. We arrived at Ft Polk around 1AM Aug.~Nov 67. 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. A Sergeant woke us up about 4:00 am. 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. In my training company, trainees came fromdifferent ethnic and social backgrounds and from different regions of the United States. Fort Polk began as a base for the Louisiana Maneuvers in the 1940s. 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. 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. Yearbooks. In 1970 it served as a center for basic combat training operations. anyone remember what 1st Sgt Rainwaters first name is? Fort Polk is a United States Army installation located in Vernon Parish, approximately 10 miles east of Leesville, Louisiana, and 30 miles north of DeRidder, Louisiana. There were no thefts, assaults or fights amongst us. Pays to be smart!!! didnt really put into perspective the impact of being at Ft Polk AlT wouold mean then in june-Aug 1970. Hard to believe. She was almost like a Mom away from home. Hey. Looking for old family members and relatives? toddsherman1948@gmail Dix was my Platoon Sgt. Lost the use of my right arm below the elbow and lost about a quarter of my left ass cheek. The big buildup was coming the Army wanted to keep experienced people at this training facility. Copyright 2005-2023 Digital Data Online, Inc. Material on this website is protected by copyright laws of the United States and international treaties. Got an Army Commendation Medal for that. Search for Classmates, Friends, and Family in one. Anyway good luck in your search. I remember a Drill Sargent named Harris & a 2nd LT from NY, but cant remember his name. Came out of Basic an E2 was that normal? Something went wrong. Arrived at Fort Polk for Basic 25 Feb. 1971 E-2-2, it was 70 degrees compared to Chicago at 4 Degrees below a welcome change. Does anybody know if they had yearbooks for the AIT Units at Tigerland?? The Drill Sargent kept lined up all night that 1st day. Emilee Smits He changed me from Fort Ord for wasting their time. Company D, 3rd Battallion, 2nd Training Brigade August 67. You were probably there when I came through in Oct. 1966, on a Trailways bus from Houston. It was a bad time to be in the Army because most men were resentful draftees, but we got by. Harold Hathcock. Our cadre were all recent Vietnam vets and seemed sadistic to us. 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. I understood that after you graduate from OCS you are assigned to one of the combat arms groups; Infantry, Artillery, or Combat Engineers. Use our online Genealogy Resource to uncover history quickly! We were immediately immersed into the military culture. Yearbook (Fort Polk, LA) 1970 US Army Training Center - Yearbook (Fort Bragg, NC) Fort Polk, Louisiana, is a U.S. Army military base located in western Louisiana. Company Commander: 1Lt Albert S. Hansen, Jr. 185 Recruits Graduated on 22 May 1964. I met with the CO. Went Ft. Ord then to Ft. Benning and on to Vietnam Jan 1969. Company Commander: 1Lt Robert Connor. I was at Fort Polk, La. 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. LOL. Helping others to find their Boot Camp yearbooks and Platoon Photos. More Items From eBay. I was at Ft. Polk from July- November 1971. 242 Recruits Graduated on 21 February 1964. gods speed . Michael W. Jacobs. I had taken it before. Sims in the 2nd Training Bn 1968? 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. Did 10 months and 5 days and went home wounded. He got sick after three week . From 1972 until 1987, Fort Polk hosted the 1st Battalion, 40th Armor Regiment. Commenced Training 12 Dec 1966 Show more Ft Polk @2 The. 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 Remember them who didnt come back alive and those missing. (photos: U.S. Army). I was at tigerland 1966-67..seargent Ramos.kept me aliveGodI hated that placebut now..Its one of my fondest memories. and completed my military obligation in D-3-2, just a side note, I have looked for that pocket patch for Drill Corporals forever, cant find one. Fortunately, mine never was. I knew full well that I would not want to be an officer, I just wanted to get out as fast as I could. Almost got in bed about 2:00 am. Fort Polk is a United States Army installation located in Vernon Parish, approximately 10 miles east of Leesville, Louisiana, and 30 miles north of DeRidder, Louisiana. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Learn more Find Classmates and Graduates from IA We were now combat-trained soldiers readyfor our next assignments as members of the United State Army. Spent 14 months working at the AG building as a 71H30 in the coding section for incoming recruits. But no one openly questioned or challenged the legitimacy of the army as an institution or the demandsimposed on us as trainees. The rifle range was located several miles from the barracks. 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. Thanks Mike, but I really can not remember my DIs names. It no longer made a difference to me that there were no partitions between the toilets. Training company was directly across the road from Tigerland. I was totally scared. The army placed great stress on spit-and-polish. The list of names is also useful for getting together a Fort Dodge Sr . See all photos from Brian H. for Alligator Lake Recreation Site and RV Park. How many coaches do you think we ate at those old yellow mess halls? ME!!! From there I was sent to Key West, Florida, then Germany and home. I was at Tigerland from July-Aug 1970 then orders to the Nam. Did BCT at Polk Sep 67 to late Nov 67. Best Shirley McClain I ever met. Our troops are capable of the best of discipline. 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. 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. Most of the time in AIT we had to run everywhere. I was drafted April 20th or 21st, 66 and sent to Ft Polk for basic training. Either way it was infantry training at Tigerland. Menu. Dodge High School Yearbook. BCT in April 1972, right after high school. Be the first one to, United States Army Training Center, Infantry, Fort Polk, Louisiana. 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). thank you lord!!!! God Bless you, and God Bless America. Fort Polk was rather interesting place to be. WIA Feb 21st 71 medevac to Zama Japan from 91st Evac March71 then to Valley Forge Army Hosp. Thanks. I thought that sounded good, at least better than Tigerland at Polk. 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. I went through AIT at Fort Polk June through August 1966 then to Nam. Thank you God! I do have a picture of our training company(dont recall the proper company ect). 1972-US Army Training Center Fort Polk LA Commemerative Yearbook 2nd Bat Nam Era $18.99 Free shipping 1963-64 era US Army Training Center Yearbook - Fort Polk, Louisiana $16.00 + $5.00 shipping Hover to zoom Have one to sell? To my beautiful bleeding bastard brothers of 11BRAVO who sweated suffered bitched and complained kicked ass fought and died in the Nam. . FORT DIX YEARBOOK APRIL 1972 COMPANY A 4TH BATTALION WITH PHOTO AND RECORD HTF. My father and I watched the NVA storm the airbase at Danang after I was back in the world on TV and we both cried. 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. After AIT, due to taking a 2-week leave for personal issues, I was assigned back to Ft. Polk. Sign sits at the entrance to Fort Dix military base is shown May 8, 2007 in Fort Dix, New Jersey. 136 Recruits Graduated on 17 January 1969. Awful tour including malaria, food poisoning twice, agent orange residuals resulting in diabetes, and much more. Made SP5 in 18 months. ! I think I still owe you 50 pushups sarge !! He had just graduated from high school I believe a year before he was drafted. I seen your comment on training cycle year books. We did Obstacle Course in 38 Minutes Company B South Fort. I was in TayNinh, Vietnam in 1969 and that area was the most heavily sprayed with Agent Orange than anywhere in Vietnam. (photos: U.S. Army), Completion ofboot camp is a wonderful achievement. Book for the fifth training Brigade United States Army training center infantry Company c first battalion. It proved to me that I could take it. I had just graduated from college and gotten married so I was one of the old guys and a college boy. I was there until Oct. 1968, when I was REFRAD. He was a good man. I still remember the fights in the M-gator Pit, 1/2 mud and 1/2 water, where we were champions of all the other companies that were challenged. My father was a WW11 Disabled Combat Veteran and knew exactly what was upsetting me. Emilee Smits on June 26, 2018, There are no reviews yet. I took Basic and AIT at Fort Polk, North Fort from March into August 1972. E-Yearbook.com can help you with scanning and providing access to yearbook images for promotional materials and activities. About 1:30 am, we went to a supply room, got a sheet, pillow, and blanket, and was marched to a barracks. Do you want to see past girlfriends or boyfriends? As for the personal qualities of the my fellow trainees, I can state without reservation that they all adhered to the highest standard of conduct. 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. I might recognize their names, but I can not recall specific names or what platoon I was in . No hes only 5-9 and was in Vietnam in 1966 he was at Polk in 1967 the year him and my mom married. Fought with the VA for 35 years and finally got 100% disability. Each platoon was assigned a barrack, a two-story wooden structure that probably dated back to World War Two. Of course went to Viet Nam we made up three new Companies for The Big Red One in Viet Nam. Company Commander: 1st Lieutenant ROLAND SCHMUCKER. Their educational levels ranged from primary school to college graduate. 1971 Basic Training Graduation Book, Fort Polk, Louisiana To access the content of this book, scroll down. It will never help bring back what Ive lost. Sorry Joe, but I dont know for sure. Revisit your fraternity or sorority and see familiar places. Those being shipped out were processed by some of my buddies in Company A, Sp. Great stress was placed on neatness and spit-and-polish. Change). Haven't had a cell issue since. That website is https://www.archives.gov/veterans. United States Army Training Center Armor Fort Knox Kentucky yearbook Feb 6 1972. 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. 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. Could this be him? But most importantly, we were taught to listen to the drill sergeants, obey orders and perform as part of a team. The training center covers more than 199,000 acres 4311 square milesj in picturesque Kisatchie National Forest. Was trying to find out in Agent Orange was used in the area while I was training? 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. The post encompasses approximately 198,000 acres. Where is that jerk E-1 Sparno who almost killed me with a live grenade? I would love to hear any stories if you have them. what year or years was your father at FT POLK as DS? He was pissed because, as he said, he had to be there to feed us recruits. P.S. Anyway the post who mentioned being at TigerLand and then the Americal. Once with an Army buddy, once with my family including my 3 sons, and the last time I went alone. That was the first time I ever heard about agent orange being used at Fort Polk. Then I was sent to tiger land in May of 71 and I was not even a Grunt. However, the only record I have of SSG Odom, is a picture of him in the book from my basic training days. reply to Frank Torres at ftorres3407@gmail.com this is information is important to me,, Thanks. 206 Recruits Graduated on 16 September 1960. Hope your duty was better. In 1962, Fort Polk began converting to an infantry training center. No protected images or material on this website may be copied or printed without express authorization. First time with a grunt buddy, second time with my wife and 3 sons, and the last time I went alone. 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. Its been a LONG time, and its good to reminisce and remember. TWS is the largest online community of Veterans existing today and is a powerful Veteran locator. Damn was it hot. Seems we started the day with a 5 mile run, ate a quick breakfast and on to training. I took basic at Ft. Polk, in South Fort, in company E-1-2. When someone would ask where did you go for AIT? When you responded Fort Polk, there was always some kind of crazy comment. Who knows? Hygienic and bodily functions were performed in view of others. Thank GOD you didnt hit anyone, fool. SDS Willie Sims was my drill instructor. Fort Polk is the only Combat Training Center that also trains and deploys combat units. Then to Fort Sam AIT 91A10. A small portion of Fort Polk is filled with dense, jungle-like vegetation, and this helped commanders prepare their units for battle in Southeast Asia. Not Sure the year. 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. Arrived at Ft. Polk Jan. of 68, 9 weeks of AIT at Tigerland, remained at Ft. Polk and went through a 4 week course at Ft. Polk Academy,Drill Corporal Course,[ I cannot find anything about that course or the pocket patch issued after graduating, wish I could ] Later in 68 I re entered the Academy and became a Drill Sgt.I returned to the North Fort in a BCT Co. D-3-2 and finished my tour there. Was in the rice patties in Vietnam on August 19th of 71 and wounded in February of 72. I turned 21 at Tiger Land. I would like to post the Mar May 1968 Ft. Polk cadre of D-3-2. He served in Vietnam 1968-1969. Hey, Joe, 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. Please take care guys, catch you later. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. 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). We stood on that asphalt pad out back until about midnight. I contacted a warrant officer on post and was told I would have to take the test again as there were no results in my file. The training we received at the infamous TigerLand was good. Was a step up. Without a cadre of competent and dedicated drill sergeants, such as Drill Sergeant Carter, basic combat training would not have been possible. 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. Found your post last night. Allan, did you work in the 1st wing of building 317? . We switched to AT&T after a month here and it works way better. One one occasion took a plane load of TIGERLAND graduates to SEATAC in Seattle where they got on another plane to VN. I was at Fort Polk in June July and August 1966. Below: Trainee platoons (photos: U.S. Army) There were approximately fifty traineesper platoon, each commanded by a drill sergeant. Through AIT at Fort Polk June through August 1966 then to Nam much! 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