One such camp was Fort Polk located in southwest Louisiana near the bustling towns of DeRidder and Leesville. 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. Did you know a lady by the name of Marg??? I was at Fort Polk in June July and August 1966. He was one of the best supervisors that I had the pleasure of servicing. How funny is that? After a hard day of basic training, you could eat a rattlesnake. Elvis Presley. I was at Fort Polk Tiger Land March thru May. I do seem to remember that my time there started out pretty darn hot and muggy. Spent 14 months working at the AG building as a 71H30 in the coding section for incoming recruits. 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. However, I didnt go to Vietnam until 71-72. WIA Feb 21st 71 medevac to Zama Japan from 91st Evac March71 then to Valley Forge Army Hosp. Fort Polk changed from a Continental Army Command (CONARC) post in July 1975 and became a Forces Command (FORSCOM) member. Company Commander: CPT Dennis J. O'Driscoll. But no one openly questioned or challenged the legitimacy of the army as an institution or the demandsimposed on us as trainees. I was drafted in Sep 1969 and quickly found myself in a basic training company(C-1-2) at Ft. Polk, LA. Opens in a new window or tab. now and then I wonder what could have been with the move to DaNang and being for the most part base guard. All in all, things could have been much worse for this 1969 draftee. PT usually took place in the morning. wp. Anyway good luck in your search. Not any good memories, but many bad feelings about what we had to do. (photos: U.S. Army), Completion ofboot camp is a wonderful achievement. Nonetheless, everyone was treated the same. To my beautiful bleeding bastard brothers of 11BRAVO who sweated suffered bitched and complained kicked ass fought and died in the Nam. Completed Infantry AIT at Fort Polk in July of 1971. Wounded Aug 1969 and DEROSed Jan 1970. Seems we started the day with a 5 mile run, ate a quick breakfast and on to training. Espesially escape and evasion weekWOW.Bless you sgt.Ramos i pray you made it home ! In October 1974, Fort Polk became the new home of the 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized), and basic training and AIT started being phased out. In 1962, Fort Polk began converting to an infantry training center. 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. Company Commander: 1Lt Robert Connor. I had just graduated from college and gotten married so I was one of the old guys and a college boy. I was at Ft. Polk from July- November 1971. I would like to post the Mar May 1968 Ft. Polk cadre of D-3-2. Go ARMY! He was a good man. Great stress was placed on neatness and spit-and-polish. At the end of AIT, they told us that Tigerland had the highest survival rates of any infantry training center graduates serving in Vietnam. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. This book is from the United States Army Training Center Infantry in Fort Polk Louisiana. Never went to VN, but processed a lot of guys going. 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. 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 requested a copy of my records in 2015, and received them. The quick build up of US forces in Eurpoe was to deter further Russian aggression. About U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016. In reality, however, it was part of a calculated strategy meant to quickly instill discipline and thereby help us become better soldiers. Assigned to 4th Bn, 9th Infantry Regiment (Manchus), 25th ID. I turned 21 at Tiger Land. I really need to get into touch with someone whom can vouch for me being there for my retirement benefits No hes only 5-9 and was in Vietnam in 1966 he was at Polk in 1967 the year him and my mom married. My initial boss was CW2 Paul Brewer, and later was 1LT. Helping Military Personnel, Veterans, Families, and Descendants Discover More About Their Service. pvt.james c,johnson. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. Then I was sent to tiger land in May of 71 and I was not even a Grunt. 136 Recruits Graduated on 17 January 1969. Sign sits at the entrance to Fort Dix military base is shown May 8, 2007 in Fort Dix, New Jersey. Conditions were crowded anddrab. A commander who cannot develop proper discipline must be replaced. General Lesley J. McNair, Below: Life in the barracks. 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. 1972. For some reason, I remember thinking that he may not have been in the best of health. I later that year went back to the Academy and became a Drill Sgt. First time with a grunt buddy, second time with my wife and 3 sons, and the last time I went alone. Search for Classmates, Friends, and Family in one. Are you trying to find old school friends, old classmates, fellow servicemen or shipmates? 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. P.S. Hill 270, 350, Maude, the ridge line and others I cant recall. It encompasses the crucial events, milestones, and, most importantly, the people who make up the class and make it unique. Both were extremely nice people to work for, making my job a whole lot easier. 1999 (2 copies) 2000 [Last issue] U.S. Army Reserve Historical Summary. 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. 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. 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. None of it was near as rough as Polk. Would like to hear from anyone who took Basic at Polk starting March 1968. Sgt Simms was my DI. 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. Thank you for your post. Any help would be immensely appreciated. 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. Then my full orders came downback to Tigerland for AIT. The Taxi Driver said. He also retired at Fort Polk from the 12th Cav, 5th Infantry Division. Does anyone out there have any pictures that they may have taken while at Tiger Land during that time frame. This is an indexed collection of middle school, junior high, high school, and college yearbooks from across the United States. God Bless you, and God Bless America. When I took Basic Training and AIT at Ft. Polk from July 71-Novenmber 71. If you have any questions, ask us on facebook or twitter. Was a 71H30 (Personnel Specialist) with Adjutant Generals office in building 317. Many times wonder how many made it back. We were immediately immersed into the military culture. I always thought that AIT stood for Advanced Infantry Training but I now know it is Advanced Individual Training where you learn the skills to do your Army job. Below: Drill sergeants inspecting the troops. The Film/Digital Notes contain a description of the microfilm or microfiche numbers. If its not in the Pictures its not included. Stationed at Fort Polk from 11/65 to 11/67. Home; About. All got Post Privileges except that winner got Off Post Privileges. 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. Half a century ago next October. So I guess I was too late for the soldier youre looking for. The report said that he had been complaining of feeling tired, over heating, dizziness and nausea. 4/1966 3/1969 Basic and AIT Fort Polk Louisiana. Levied to Vietnam but PUEBLO Spy Ship was seized and all in our class sent to ROK. Company Commander: CPT James W. Matthews. That place was the grinder. I am not wild about our politicians either. We can provide you with an electronic version of your yearbook that can assist you with reunion planning. I will never forget the blast of heat and humidity that greeted us as we exited the plane. Useful 1. Names and images of graduates and commanding officers are also included. I took Basic and AIT at Fort Polk, North Fort from March into August 1972. Maybe I can get some answers to the questions thay they had. I was suppose to go to fort Lee Va, for supply school finally got there in July of 71. Fort Sill Graduation Dates . 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. Reunion 2006 Grand Lakes O The Cherokees,OK, Audie Murphy Presidential Medal ofFreedom. Im a little lazy. Benicio Del Toro. Either way, was there to serve my country. Its been a LONG time, and its good to reminisce and remember. Well, what did you think? The Drill Sargent kept lined up all night that 1st day. 1972 Fort Dix, NJ B 1-21st Platoon. Awful tour including malaria, food poisoning twice, agent orange residuals resulting in diabetes, and much more. Fort Knox Basic Training Yearbook 1977 Company D, 2d Bn, 1TB. 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. Anybody says the marines had it harder dont know what theyre talking aboutpropaganda. I dont recall the COs name. . When someone would ask where did you go for AIT? When you responded Fort Polk, there was always some kind of crazy comment. My job was in the Adjutant Generals office in Building 317, as well. I took basic at Ft. Polk, in South Fort, in company E-1-2. LT BAT, Better trained than the other AIT 11Bs I think. Anniston Alabama. The Arrny post, originally called Camp Polk, was establish- Upon graduating from TIGERLAND one of two duty stations were assigned. 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 . He never made it to Vietnam and never made it back home. My Platoon Sgt was SSG Spinney. For us graduationtook placeon February 26, 1971. on June 26, 2018, There are no reviews yet. The army placed great stress on spit-and-polish. xc. Think it was 2 weeks pass home before going to the Nam as 11BRAVO. Got an Army Commendation Medal for that. We arrived at Ft Polk around 1AM Aug.~Nov 67. Their educational levels ranged from primary school to college graduate. Pre-Owned. 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. Youre going to have to know what Brigade,Battalion and Company he was in, Basic Training Company or AIT, I was a Drill Sgt. Welcome home Brother. Did see him again until last week. Basic training is horrible. The drill sergeant was the trainees point of contact with the chain of command. Poszesny. I was also was assigned to Company A, Special Troops. I was wounded 02/71 on a patrol working off LZ CENTER. Only my younger brother knows this you and God. Damn was it hot. Dodge High School Yearbook. In AIT I was assigned to Tigerland and was in the Moton-Gators Company. On December 26, 1970, I reported to Fort Polk, Louisiana, for basic combat training. Morning formation was followed by breakfast, then by physical training, then by more training in accordance with the program for that day. We were trained in Infantry and the 81mm mortar in AIT. Older Class of 1976 Class of 1977 Class of 1978 Class of 1979 Class of 1980 Class of 1981 Class of 1982 Class of 1983 Class of 1984 Class of 1985 Class of 1986 Class of 1987 ! I think I still owe you 50 pushups sarge !! I flew from New York City to Houston, Texas; from Houston I flew to Lafayette, Louisiana. 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 ? My job was to process the records and send them to the records center. No Copyright.No Table of Contents.Title page is on the Cover.No page numbers found. I thought they were easier on us in Basic Training. We were from vastly different backgrounds and most of my classmates reservists or guardsmen. He passed away last year from cancer, Agent Orange. Below: Reception station, Fort Polk, Louisiana(photo: U.S. Army). These centers provide care for children ages six weeks to six years old, Monday through Friday. I remember we were trained how to assault a hill with fire teams. I was wounded in February of 72 about three to five clicks west of Firebase Maude which is south of Danang about 5 miles. Funny, but I never thought I would ever run across anyone that worked in the same building that I did at Ft. Polk. That was the first time I ever heard about agent orange being used at Fort Polk. Opens in a new window or tab. I dont remember too muchgetting head shaved, uniforms, etc. The training center covers more than 199,000 acres 4311 square milesj in picturesque Kisatchie National Forest. 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. There was just more of it. do you know if they were stll doing AIT for Tigerland training cycles during 1970? Your story perked up my ears as soon as I saw Fort Polk. His Name was Wiley Clark. I was in D-2-1 July 1967. Jan 1967, about 4th week into, I came down with bronchitis/pneumonia, spent approx 3 weeks at Bragg hospital, after release was assigned to another basic training unit, E102 to finish where I left off. Emilee Smits The CO previously was a NCO infantry soldier in Vietnam and had received a field commission. Effective date of change is the publicantion of the 2001 annual history) CY 2001 (2 copies . jbroppelt@gmail.com, greatly appreciate, thank you. 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. 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. I am glad I stayedf in the Guards for 21 years. I did survive the rumble in the jungle thankfully. 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. 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. basic d52 lpc class ait tiger land may 1968. Every month, we always checked to see if our names were on that months roster. And yes I am right handed. I think I trained in South Ft. Polk. In Basic they ran a kid to death, as the FS said at the time, he was a fat bastard and didnt deserve to be in this mans Army. I wonder what they put down for the cause of death. I enlisted in Dallas and was sent to Basic at Ft. Polk in October 67. Are you planning a reunion and need assistance? I was at Polk for Basic Mar May 1968. I made SP5 in 15 months 03/68, and got out in 10/68. My father was a WW11 Disabled Combat Veteran and knew exactly what was upsetting me. Won the Barracks 5 weeks in a row. 1972 US Army Infantry Training Center Fort Polk Louisiana LA Yearbook 4th Condition: Used Price: US $19.99 Buy It Now Add to cart Add to Watchlist Returns accepted Ships from United States Shipping: FREE Economy Shipping | See details Located in: Hatboro, Pennsylvania, United States Delivery: Estimated between Thu, Dec 22 and Thu, Dec 29 to 23917 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 was with a great group of guys and our cadre were excellent. Pre-Owned. Do you want to find pictures of parents or grandparents when they were in school? Good Luck, and hope this helps. Next I had to take a flight physical. Private Sparno, the fact is I still remember the sharp, hot, burning shrapnel, frags, on my hands and arms. If AO was used at Fort Pork I would like to know about it. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company D, 2nd Battalion, 1st Training Brigade for 1977, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Knox, Kentucky. But you learn its not just about you. 190 Recruits Graduated on 21 July 1961. Looking for Drill Sergeant Skillern August, September 1969 . In 1970 it served as a center for basic combat training operations. I am certain we took some unnecessary casualties because of that. Interesting Tigerland was still operating as it was. Probably saved my life. You were just one of the many things that made Fort Poke so memorable. Charlie Company Vietnam 1966-1972 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division. I was at tigerland 1966-67..seargent Ramos.kept me aliveGodI hated that placebut now..Its one of my fondest memories. I had no other training to compare it to but it was the hardest thing, both physically and mentally that I ever went through. What a horrible place to receive training for survival. 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 might recognize their names, but I can not recall specific names or what platoon I was in . I was totally scared. 192 Recruits Graduated on 23 May 1969. The company that printed my 1968 yearbook was WALSWORTH, Marceline, Missori. 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. Another person, whom you might remember, and worked in our office, was a civilian worker named Viginia M. Walker. 238 Recruits Graduated on 8 August 1979. Thank you so much. Company D, 3rd Battallion, 2nd Training Brigade August 67. 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). C $33.50. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. No protected images or material on this website may be copied or printed without express authorization. I have been back to Fort Polk trying to find the exact location of the old Tiger Land. BCT was an eight-week long program. Went Ft. Ord then to Ft. Benning and on to Vietnam Jan 1969. To aid in the learning process, we needed to be attentive at all times to what was being taught. They bused us to Fort Polk and upon arrival low crawled us about one half block to our company. Assigned to G2/G3 at Hq USARV. 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. 206 Recruits Graduated on 16 September 1960. Waiting lists may apply. 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. Dont know if this will help, but I hope so. Contact me at john3351@comcast.net if you have any insights on the use of agent orange at Polk. My brothers name was Gene Edward Cole he was from Oklahoma. I was at Ft. Polk, E-1-2, from 10/66 through 01/67 for basic training. I worked in the Enlisted Personnel Records Branch, Military Personnel Division, Adjutant General Section. Either way it was infantry training at Tigerland. Dont think they were doing AIT year books anymore at this time? I do have a picture of our training company(dont recall the proper company ect). Spent my entire 2 years there. Welcome to the club, Gary. As a result, there were few of us who were going to Viet Nam, at least immediately. View cart for details. Everyone knew when we left Knox the end game would be Nam. 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. In addition, your length of service was now six years. I can say that both physically and mentally, from July through September in Southern Louisiana was rough. Opens in a new window or tab. I had taken it before. Seller: 31daniel (3,376) 100%. 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. I went thru basic from April 20 thru July 1967. It would have been our last or next to last patrol before being moved to DaNang. After basic at Ft Knox i was sent to Ft Polk Tigerland for AIT(11Bravo) in Aug 1970 for 9 weeks. Story of Bau Bang. Us Army. I got drafted, as well, 1966-1968. My daddy was a DS at Fort Polk. Have very fond memories of serving my country in uniform. LOL. At least fifty trainees were assigned to a barrack, and probably more. 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 Company Commander: CPT Stanley L. Adsit. (photos: U.S. Army). We were now combat-trained soldiers readyfor our next assignments as members of the United State Army. Fort McClellan in Anniston, Alabama 1972-1974, 1976-1977. Terrible, awful, sickening, and hurtful is all I can say about Vietnam. 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. Many of us can remember the 1960s and early 1970s and the first thing most folks think of is that this was the Vietnam War years. Jan 20, 2017 The Vietnam war was still going strong in the winter of 1970. Please contact me Gary, I understand. Below: training included instruction on how to use the M-16 rifle as a sword. I was in Polk during Nov-Dec 1967, assigned to D-2-1 and had a mean drill Sarge named Sam Spain that hated southern white boys! Please speak to a librarian to view a title on the list. 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. 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