Landed in Vietnam on August 19th. From 1972 until 1987, Fort Polk hosted the 1st Battalion, 40th Armor Regiment. P.S. I was assigned to Company A, Special Troops, as you were. He also did 3 tours in Vietnam as well. Two of the guys on my mortar team were in the regular Army and one of them was going to jump school at Ft. Bragg after AIT. However, we never really put that into practice in Vietnam. Harold Hathcock, Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. D 2 1 BCT Fort Polk, LA. God Bless all you guys that did better than me. There were frequent inspections. Company Commander: Capt. My daddy was a DS at Fort Polk. Apparently, you and I were in the same building, at the same time, from April, 1967 to November, 1967. 1965 US Army Training Center Infantry Fort Polk LA Yearbook Co D 1st Bat. (photos: U.S. Army). Copyright 2005-2023 Digital Data Online, Inc. Material on this website is protected by copyright laws of the United States and international treaties. Every now and then, I had to serve CQ duty (weekends only) at the Adjutant Building. Harold Hathcock. I left Fork Polk on July 15, 1967. Fort Dix Basic Training Yearbook 1960 Company L. Roster for Recruit Company L, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Training Regiment for 1960, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Dix, New Jersey. I went from Ft Knox Basic direct to Ft Polk AIT Tigerland Aug.1970 then direct to Vietnam as 11Bravo. He also retired at Fort Polk from the 12th Cav, 5th Infantry Division. Thank you for your post. He served in Vietnam 1968-1969. I remember, I was in Genes training company. I remember that Fort Polk was called Little Vietnam and Tigerland. Half a century ago next October. I would like to speak with you and I hope I can help fill in some pieces but not in public forum. The entire company participated. A military yearbook from 1966. I was in Echo Co.in S. Ft. and Charlie Co. at N. Ft. TO MIKE CASLEY Some were active army; others were serving in the reserves or national guard. Start your search today! It made a difference the TIGERLAND training an edge perhaps over others. Many of us hopped on busses to Dallas Love Field to catch airplanes home. Assigned to 4th Bn, 9th Infantry Regiment (Manchus), 25th ID. My biggest memory of my 18 months there, was the town of Leesville. Book for the fifth training Brigade United States Army training center infantry Company c first battalion. Dix was my Platoon Sgt. 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. I maintained personnel records for several South Fort companies, even for E-1-2. We find that the Romans owed the conquest of the world to no other cause than continual military training, exact observance of discipline in their camps, and unwearied cultivation of the other arts of war. Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus. Military Police Army. When the VA kept denying you 100% disabitityyou should have gone immediately to your local and state congressmen for action. His name is Bruno Silva. Company Commander: CPT Stanley L. Adsit. 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. In another 50+ years it will wind up on ebay as a relic? Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. In basic training I think I was in C-5-1. After AIT, due to taking a 2-week leave for personal issues, I was assigned back to Ft. Polk. Thank you in advance. 1973 1969a 1975 About this record This screen shows the complete catalog entry of the title you selected. 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. At the time the U. S. Army required that all enlisted personnel successfully complete BCT. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, (6) US Army Photos/Basic Training/Fort Polk, Louisiana 1972, USPS First Class Mail International / First Class Package International Service. I have lost touch with him. Many times wonder how many made it back. But I played it along and missed a bit of basic. Your story perked up my ears as soon as I saw Fort Polk. would love to know if hes alive and ok. Bob Warden bigbadbob345@yahoo.com. Was assigned to E-2-2. Interesting they dont list ssn anymore for good reason. 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. After arriving at Fort Polk, actual training did not immediately begin. Won the Barracks 5 weeks in a row. Made SP5 in April, 1968. Selecting patches as statements military status ect. At the completion of AIT soldiers with last names beginning with A,B,C,D got orders for Germany, while E thru Z went to Nam. Tom Rafferty who later transferred to finance , Vinnie Mulvaney, Tom Kirila, Bill Damrel, Willie Williams, Mineola,Tx are some of the guys I worked with. We arrived in busses and were assigned to barracks. 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 basic, I was shipped to Ft. Sam Houston, in Texas, for medic training. I was now a trainee. He passed away last year from cancer, Agent Orange. I love all my brothers who participated in the Southeast Asian War Games. According to reports six men were arrested on. I also know it has been a struggle for a lot of you vets to find peace. There are more rocks and trees to give you cover on the ground than there are in the sky. 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. But most importantly, we were taught to listen to the drill sergeants, obey orders and perform as part of a team. God Bless. Opens in a new window or tab. Want to find out what hairstyle was popular in the 1920s? See members of old school clubs and relive old times. Had draftees coming in 24 hours a day. With the little amount of pay I was taught very early how to get candy from the old vending machine in the hallway next to the door leading into the area we worked. Welcome home Brother. Fort Polk is served by four Child Development Centers on-post. Good luck, Mike. 227 Recruits Graduated on 8 August 1979. its an old saying but welcome home! Company Commander: 2Lt Robin Edmond. 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. He was drafted into the Army. That was rough. 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! My mother and father are now deceased and they had so many questions that never got answered. I never ate a meal so fast, as I did that one . More Items From eBay. Seen alot of bad things some by KIA to many WIA. 196 Recruits Graduated on 26 February 1972. Opens in a new window or tab. And, the bonus is that you will not be in the Army on active duty for more than two years and wont get a second tour of Vietnam that you might as either a Warrant Officer or Officer. 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. Company Commander: 1Lt Albert S. Hansen, Jr. 185 Recruits Graduated on 22 May 1964. One one occasion took a plane load of TIGERLAND graduates to SEATAC in Seattle where they got on another plane to VN. 870-318-5404 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. We all became 11Cs. Not any good memories, but many bad feelings about what we had to do. I too was a Personnel Specialist with the Adjutant Generals Office and also assigned to Company A Special Troops. Below: training included instruction on how to use the M-16 rifle as a sword. . Us Army. Michael W. Jacobs. I was stationed at Ft. Polk and also worked in building 317. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. 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. Military History and Ephemera Collections. Strange journey but I survived the Nam to live the Dream I living now! just curious. 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. Was trying to find out in Agent Orange was used in the area while I was training? The report said that he had been complaining of feeling tired, over heating, dizziness and nausea. So, we either worked in the same office, or you worked down the hall from our office. 3rd bdg for basic training in 1970 July and later i took my ait in north fort A-2-3 Capt Dixon raiders. I know that in the past our local and state government in PA helped deserving guys like you get their benefits. 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. To aid in the learning process, we needed to be attentive at all times to what was being taught. It served the 1st Armored Division in the 1950s, and became a basic training post during Vietnam War years of the 1960s and 70s. Then to Fort Sam AIT 91A10. Could have, should have, would have. I managed the personnel records for the same leaders who were in my basic training company. Once with an Army buddy, once with my family including my 3 sons, and the last time I went alone. Not fun, but a great place to become infantry. Received Letter of accommodation from CO and was promoted to PFC there. The barracks were not new but the same style we had at Fort Ord at the reception station. We also had other instructors who instructed us on various subjects relevant to our training. Are you From New York? We were taught a wide range of military skills including how to perform close order drills, how to salute, how to march in formation, how to operate a rifle, how to throw a hand grenade, how to use a bayonet, how to engage in hand-to-hand combat, how to read a map, how to make a bed the army way,how tocare for equipment, and how to perform physical exercise. 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. I dont remember too muchgetting head shaved, uniforms, etc. Anniston Alabama. Best wishes to all those who served and a big thank you! Send a jpeg picture to me and I will post it. The Drill Sargent kept lined up all night that 1st day. Got an Army Commendation Medal for that. Looking for old family members and relatives? They were in such great shape. We can provide you with an electronic version of your yearbook that can assist you with reunion planning. Terrible, awful, sickening, and hurtful is all I can say about Vietnam. now and then I wonder what could have been with the move to DaNang and being for the most part base guard. Thiswas the case for two reasons. I do seem to remember that my time there started out pretty darn hot and muggy. Below: Trainees at work (photos: U.S. Army). That church was always so supportive of the military and military personnel who came to their church. Company Commander: CPT James W. Matthews. Company Commander: CPT Barry Shelton Sprouse. The training we received at the infamous TigerLand was good. 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. Troops. Guys who worked in the Levy Section, where rosters for Vietnam came down from Washington, lived in Co. A, Sp. C $40.13. I will never forget the blast of heat and humidity that greeted us as we exited the plane. Thank you so much. I remember that Fort Polk was called Little Vietnam! At least fifty trainees were assigned to a barrack, and probably more. The following is a list of school yearbooks, alumni directories, and similar publications held by the History and Genealogy Department. There is no question that many of the weaknesses developed in these maneuvers are repeated again and again for lack of discipline. I went to Infantry AIT at Ft. McLellan, AL, then jump school at Ft. Benning, then Special Forces Training Group at Ft. Bragg. Todd Scheuerman, I am looking for a fellow Sargent that I went through training with in 1967 with a man (odam) if spelled right. The final chapter of the Vietnam War ended for Fort Polk. If they lack it, leadership is faulty. Daddy also worked with G3 and Land management on Fort Polk. Search for Classmates, Friends, and Family in one. Never will forget Fort Polk and so will anyone that been there. I was not Infantry but the post commander was a Prick and made everyone go thru Tigerland Training. Call 337-531-1955/1956. View cart for details. God Bess, Was at Polk remember 3 drill sargents sgt Posesnyor maybe Pozesny a hell of a good sgt, sgt Timberlake a terrible sgt and a sgt ODonell. Welcome home brother. Levied to Vietnam but PUEBLO Spy Ship was seized and all in our class sent to ROK. I could never figure out why he had a southern accent. Several things were quite different from basic training. This is an indexed collection of middle school, junior high, high school, and college yearbooks from across the United States. 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. I was one of the lucky few that escaped Vietnam duty; Being sent to Germany after Russian tanks moved into Czechoslovakia that year. The Fifth Training Brigade, Company E--Second Battalion. Learn more Trps, as well. I did the math and I decided to stay as an infantry soldier. I would not have thought that Tigerland was still open for business at that time in the Vietnam War. 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. Two, we ran and had PT after breakfast. Start your search today! . Hard to believe. Polk's Great Falls Directory 1965, 1982, 1986, 1988, 1983, 1999. All of them had great singing voices and I loved singing the songs while we were marching. Thank you. When we lost the Best Barracks the 6th Week. Welcome to the club, Gary. 1972 Topics Soldiers--Training of--Louisiana--Fort Polk--Periodicals, . In addition, your length of service was now six years. Each platoon contained approximately fifty men. I believe the Sgt Major was called pineapple. Below: Drill sergeantinstructingtrainees at the rifle range. Six, after the first couple of weeks we could get a weekend pass. I took basic at Ft. Polk, in South Fort, in company E-1-2. web pages Our collections include books, yearbooks, magazines, brochures, historical documents, and period articles. Dodge High School Yearbook. Couldnt believe the lousy treatment after being treated like crap in basic. See members of old school clubs and relive old times. 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. Fought with the VA for 35 years and finally got 100% disability. If anyone remembers my brother or this incident I would really like to talk. The Bird Tail by McBride. Both were extremely nice people to work for, making my job a whole lot easier. Almost got in bed about 2:00 am. Of this, 100,000 acres are owned by the Department of the Army and 98,125 acres by the U.S. Forest Service, mostly in the Kisatchie National Forest. I won the trophy for my battalion for the PCPT. thank you lord!!!! 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. I think it helped me survive and gave me some edge over less fortunate troops who trained elsewhere. for him since he remembers very little information about his friends there. Conditions were crowded anddrab. It proved to me that I could take it. So I guess I was too late for the soldier youre looking for. Yes, it was also the years of love-ins, peace marches, riots, and of . So, I guess that he was a badass infantry grunt and did not care too much for other positions. Please take care guys, catch you later. Fort McClellan in Anniston, Alabama 1972-1974, 1976-1977. jbroppelt@gmail.com, greatly appreciate, thank you. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Training had begun. Use our online Genealogy Resource to uncover history quickly! Find 1st Armored Division unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com. It was a bad time to be in the Army because most men were resentful draftees, but we got by. But not you, no you fired a round off dropping the DS to the ground. FORT DIX YEARBOOK APRIL 1972 COMPANY A 4TH BATTALION WITH PHOTO AND RECORD HTF. Finally, after eight weeks of training came graduation. 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. Poszesny. Company Commander: Lt. 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