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i was there in 1971 we were sprayed . 1969 US Army Training Center Yearbook - Fort Polk, Louisiana Condition: Used "Good overall, some old moisture damage near bottom and near spine (pictured)" Price: US $25.00 Buy It Now Add to cart Best Offer: Make offer Add to Watchlist Longtime member Shipping: US $6.00Economy Shipping | See details Located in: Carthage, Mississippi, United States Home; About. Thanks Dad for that $100 bucks. Upon arrival, 04/67, there were no open slots for Combat Medic, and I was offered an opportunity for OJT as a Personnel Specialist. The 1st Sgt was known as Pineapple. I took Basic at Polk in fall 67, traaining Company B-4-1. To access the 1971 Fort Polk basic combat training graduation book,go to the linknoted below. Did you know that I am afraid of snakes? You were probably there when I came through in Oct. 1966, on a Trailways bus from Houston. The training we received at the infamous TigerLand was good. 242 Recruits Graduated on 21 February 1964. Women's Army Corps. We kept running and running just like Forrest Gump. Training centers throughout the United States continued to process new, raw meat for the war. Does anybody know if they had yearbooks for the AIT Units at Tigerland?? And I was fit. 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. I went thru basic from April 20 thru July 1967. Ironically, I had the records for my basic training company, E-1-2. Sorry Joe, but I dont know for sure. I was drafted April 20th or 21st, 66 and sent to Ft Polk for basic training. 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 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. That church was always so supportive of the military and military personnel who came to their church. Company Commander: CPT James W. Matthews. on the Internet. There are more rocks and trees to give you cover on the ground than there are in the sky. Military Careers. Please take care guys, catch you later. He was sent to basic training at Ft. Polk in May (I think) but for sure 1967. I was with CoA, 3rd Bn, 3rd Bde, Jan-Feb 1967. Thank you God! Training company was directly across the road from Tigerland. (photos: U.S. Army). I got 1 hour sleep that night. 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. Privacy was non-existent. It spent a few years post World War II as inactive, until the 3rd Armored Division was reactivated in 1947, and became the US Army Training Center, Armor (USATCA), in 1956. Here is a hint: go to 1-22infantry.org and then go to photos and look at them for the time period you were there. Training Dates Not Reported. We can provide you with an electronic version of your yearbook that can assist you with reunion planning. All matters pertaining to the operation of the platoon went through him. I was a NG training in Infantry Mortar. Won the Barracks 5 weeks in a row. I was in For Polk also, and went to Vietnam as an infantry man and was wounded after 245 days in the bush. Went to Vietnam in 71-72 and had an awful tour with the Americal Division in Chu Lai and then Danang. That is if you lived through Ft. Polk, LA. Yet attention to the individual is the key to success, particularly because American manpower is not only our most precious commodity it will, in any global war, always be in short supply. General Dwight D. Eisenhower. 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. Apparently, you and I were in the same building, at the same time, from April, 1967 to November, 1967. Interesting how your next duty station was based on first letter of last name. On Jan. 23, 1973, Secretary of State Henry Kissingers negotiated settlement to the hostilities took effect. Many of us hopped on busses to Dallas Love Field to catch airplanes home. 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. Made E-5, Spec.5 in 15 months. She had worked there for many years before I was assigned there. But no one openly questioned or challenged the legitimacy of the army as an institution or the demandsimposed on us as trainees. To further reinforce the immersion process,for the first four weeks we were confinedto the post. Company Commander: CPT Morvin D. Grissom. It also serves as a compilation of the teachers and staff who made your high school years memorable. Came back to Ft. Polk, and my MOS was change from 91A10, Medical Corpsman, to 71A10 Personnel Clerk, Adjuant General Bldg, and remained there for the next 15 months. Kinda true. Fort Polk has quite a few dead zones actually, mostly in the training areas. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. I was at South Fort for Basic and North Fort for AIT. You were just one of the many things that made Fort Poke so memorable. International shipment of items may be subject to customs processing and additional charges. He had just graduated from high school I believe a year before he was drafted. This book is from the United States Army Training Center Infantry in Fort Polk Louisiana. Sustained rate of fire for the M16/M16A1 Rifle is 12-15 rounds per minute. As a 2nd LT got orders to VN after one yr. A week later orders were cancelled for all cadre at the Fort. Military Service. During that time 1/40th Armor participated in training exercises with the . Want to find out what hairstyle was popular in the 1920s? C $40.13. LOL. Montana State College Yearbook 1952. Any veteran with a cancer diagnosis who was exposed to agent orange is eligible for VA Medical Benefits. Did not matter what your MOS was going to be. Interesting Tigerland was still operating as it was. We did Obstacle Course in 38 Minutes Company B South Fort. If you have any questions, ask us on facebook or twitter. Those being shipped out were processed by some of my buddies in Company A, Sp. Basic B-5-2 May 68, ait ft Monmouth Nj,then vietnam. (photos: U.S. Army). Appreciate any info you have. I work for the DAV 1 day a week driving vets to their medical appointments at the Lebanon VA Hospital in PA. my dad was a drill sgt here roger burdette wish someone had some pics of him think he was there in 1967-68 and later. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company D, 15th Battalion, 5th Training Regiment for 1956, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Knox, Kentucky. Was a 71H30 (Personnel Specialist) with Adjutant Generals office in building 317. My DI was Sgt. Did you happen to know a DI named Sgt Simms? 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. I was at Tigerland from July-Aug 1970 then orders to the Nam. Are you From New York? Search for Classmates, Friends, and Family in one. The physical was the toughest one I had ever taken and with a lot of emphasis on your eyes and motor skills. Filled with black and white and color photos from the training center. Your story perked up my ears as soon as I saw Fort Polk. Useful 1. Each platoon wassupervised bya drill sergeant. Hated those low crawls right after chow. Go big or go home (in a body bag). haha, I had 4 brothers in the Army at the same time 2 went to Vietnam 1967 1968 Gary Humberson and Johnny Humberson if anyone knows them or pictures please contact me they trained in Fortpolk they from Vidor Texas. The list of names is also useful for getting together a Fort Dodge Sr . I hope you keep searching and I wish you my best. 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. Youre going to have to know what Brigade,Battalion and Company he was in, Basic Training Company or AIT, I was a Drill Sgt. When someone would ask where did you go for AIT? When you responded Fort Polk, there was always some kind of crazy comment. God Bless all you guys that did better than me. I was at Polk for Basic Mar May 1968. Pre-Owned. In search of obtaining a Ft Polk Infantry Training Camp annual from around 1968 that would include Clifford A. Us Army. One one occasion took a plane load of TIGERLAND graduates to SEATAC in Seattle where they got on another plane to VN. E-Yearbook.com can help you with scanning and providing access to yearbook images for promotional materials and activities. Give me $20 Buck it will cost you $20 Bucks each and I will have you back here in 2 hours. I was also was assigned to Company A, Special Troops. Show more 126 photos . Proud to have been sent there. First Shirt was First Sgt. 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. 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. After a hard day of basic training, you could eat a rattlesnake. Elvis Presley. Cool. Company Commander: Capt. Either way, was there to serve my country. All in all, things could have been much worse for this 1969 draftee. We learned how to disassemble and reassemble the weapon, how to load it, how tomaintain it, and how to shoot it with accuracy. Primary mode of instruction was through lectures. 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. Opens in a new window or tab. Company Commander: CPT Barry Shelton Sprouse. The quick build up of US forces in Eurpoe was to deter further Russian aggression. 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. there in 68 through 69 and locating those books can be challenging, E-Bay does have a number of them listed, Good Luck. If you have any photos and wouldnt mind sharing, I would really appreciate it. Fort Polk, Louisiana, is a U.S. Army military base located in western Louisiana. At Lafayette I boarded a bus that took me to Fort Polk. Charlie Company Vietnam 1966-1972 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division. I was stationed at Ft. Polk and also worked in building 317. I found out late, why! Hard to believe. He passed away last year from cancer, Agent Orange. Fort Polk began as a base for the Louisiana Maneuvers in the 1940s. Too many moves since then Ive lost whatever pics and paperwork that I had. Date: Country: State: Montana City: Provenance: When we lost the Best Barracks the 6th Week. Was assigned to E-2-2. I was in B-4-1. It would have been our last or next to last patrol before being moved to DaNang. Basic Ft Knox then off to TigerLand Ft Polk(07/1970 for AIT yeah, its Advanced Individual Training( 11BRAVO) for another 9 weeks . I worked in the Enlisted Personnel Records Branch, Military Personnel Division, Adjutant General Section. I was at Fort Polk in June July and August 1966. Though it was inactivated, the division was identified as the third highest priority inactive division in the United States Army Center of Military History's lineage scheme due to its numerous accolades and long history. Simply find your Fort Sill Basic Training Unit below and look across for the date. He served in Vietnam 1968-1969. 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. 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. I was at Polk for AIT (Tigerland) in July and August 1968 after completing basic at Fort Dix, NJ. Needless to say, I jumped at the chance. Drafted April 70/ did basic at Ft Knox then shipped to Ft Polk Tiger Land for another 8 weeks AIT(July-Aug). He was responsible for the platoon and had authority to issue orders. As we exited the bus, the soldiers assigned to the Reception Center began yelling at us, and telling . Company Commander: 1st Lieutenant CAREY W. GREEN, JR. 194 Recruits Graduated. Hill 270, 350, Maude, the ridge line and others I cant recall. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. Each of us was issued bedding. Most of the time in AIT we had to run everywhere. 158 Recruits Graduated on 15 July 1982. 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. Upon check in, there were no slots available for medics, so I was offered the opportunity to do OJT as a records clerk. The M-16 became an exercise prop. THANK FOR THE REPLAY I WAS IN POLK FROM JAN/ TO JULY DO U KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT AN GENT ORANGE BEING USED AT POLK. In 1970 it served as a center for basic combat training operations. 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, too, made E-5, Spec. Below: Trainees at work (photos: U.S. Army). 1965 US Army Training Center Infantry Fort Polk LA Yearbook Co D 1st Bat. If this was your training company I would be glad to send you the pictures of the cadre. Had draftees coming in 24 hours a day. its an old saying but welcome home! Then Vietnam. So, we either worked in the same office, or you worked down the hall from our office. Awful memories of both places and Ill never forget it as hard as I tried. Each platoon contained approximately fifty men. Do you want to see past girlfriends or boyfriends? After medic school, I got a 2-week leave, because had to go home to get a divorce (while in medic training, I got a Dear John letter). Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. 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. Uploaded by I am a D. I was there for Basic. No Copyright.No Table of Contents.Title page is on the Cover.No page numbers found. 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 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. It was a very memorable time in my life. cg mp; hy on; After arriving at Fort Polk, actual training did not immediately begin. It will never help bring back what Ive lost. Harold Hathcock. I had just graduated from college and gotten married so I was one of the old guys and a college boy. Does anyone out there have any pictures that they may have taken while at Tiger Land during that time frame. Only my younger brother knows this you and God. Not fun, but a great place to become infantry. Went Ft. Ord then to Ft. Benning and on to Vietnam Jan 1969. He was drafted into the Army. This in no small measurewas dueto the effectiveness of the program in keeping us engaged and occupied with tasks designed to transform us into soldiers. One such camp was Fort Polk located in southwest Louisiana near the bustling towns of DeRidder and Leesville. 10 talking about this. These centers provide care for children ages six weeks to six years old, Monday through Friday. A virtual library of Military History. basic d52 lpc class ait tiger land may 1968. I have lost touch with him. I just found out that I am not a baby killer. Anyway good luck in your search. 1967 Co E 1ST Battalion 2nd Brigade Fort Polk Louisiana Army Training Ye. Later in years after going to VietNam Infantry 11Bravo Grunt discharge from Army restarting my life marriage kids, job, kids college, divorce, now 67 yrs young. First year alot came from cook county Chicago 2nd year it flipped and they were from Orange county LA. Probably because most of our NCOs were Korea vets and did not receive that type of training and just told us to walk up the hill. He changed me from Fort Ord for wasting their time. 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 to Ft. Ord, CA as 11C and then to Benning as 11B, then Nam Jan 1969. Selecting patches as statements military status ect. In the spring of 1976, the Infantry Training Center at Fort Polk closed its doors and ceased operations. for basic training in 1966. I took basic at Ft. Polk, in South Fort, in company E-1-2. 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