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First time with a grunt buddy, second time with my wife and 3 sons, and the last time I went alone. there in 68 through 69 and locating those books can be challenging, E-Bay does have a number of them listed, Good Luck. Michael W. Jacobs. Bastards.. Lucky me, most of men were national guard/enlisted reserve, after graduation I had gotten a copy of orders sending me to Ft.Polk Louisiana,AIT, these orders were canceled/revoked. 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. Does anyone out there have any pictures that they may have taken while at Tiger Land during that time frame. 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 Believe it or not, I have good memories of my time there, the friendships and camaraderie. I did the math and I decided to stay as an infantry soldier. Copyright 2005-2023 Digital Data Online, Inc. Material on this website is protected by copyright laws of the United States and international treaties. Assigned to G2/G3 at Hq USARV. No protected images or material on this website may be copied or printed without express authorization. Thiswas the case for two reasons. 1965 US Army Training Center Infantry Fort Polk LA Yearbook Co D 1st Bat. 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. One, we ran in the morning before breakfast. Opens in a new window or tab. Fort McClellan in Anniston, Alabama 1972-1974, 1976-1977. Names and images of graduates and commanding officers are also included. Fort Dix Basic Training Yearbook 1979 Company B. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company B for 1979, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Dix, New Jersey. Fought with the VA for 35 years and finally got 100% disability. See members of old school clubs and relive old times. After B-4-1 I wasnt afraid of anything the Army could hand me. I too was a Personnel Specialist with the Adjutant Generals Office and also assigned to Company A Special Troops. C $72.72. Thank you God! First Shirt was First Sgt. 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. 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. Maybe I can get some answers to the questions thay they had. Waiting lists may apply. Never will forget Fort Polk and so will anyone that been there. There were no thefts, assaults or fights amongst us. Finally, after eight weeks of training came graduation. My Platoon Sgt was SSG Spinney. 1967 Co E 1ST Battalion 2nd Brigade Fort Polk Louisiana Army Training Ye. Was a step up. Proud to have been sent there. Search the history of over 778 billion jbroppelt@gmail.com, greatly appreciate, thank you. Relive homecoming, prom, graduation, and other moments on campus captured in yearbook pictures. Sometimes in my sleep, I can still hear the choppers coming in. He also retired at Fort Polk from the 12th Cav, 5th Infantry Division. Maybe just a little bravado there perhaps. Not any good memories, but many bad feelings about what we had to do. And I was fit. To me, new to the army and a civilian through and through, such nitpicking seemed pretentious, theatrical, arbitrary, and even terrifying, nothing more than an attempt to bully us into submission. I understood that after you graduate from OCS you are assigned to one of the combat arms groups; Infantry, Artillery, or Combat Engineers. 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. . E-Yearbook.com will also publish the yearbook images online for people to share and enjoy. remember. Upon arrival, 04/67, there were no open slots for Combat Medic, and I was offered an opportunity for OJT as a Personnel Specialist. He also functioned as a teacher and roll model. Send a jpeg picture to me and I will post it. Damn was it hot. 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. Are you trying to find old school friends, old classmates, fellow servicemen or shipmates? Have developed agent orange complications over the years including diabetes, and cancer. Came out of Basic an E2 was that normal? Im trying to gather photos etc. I was not Infantry but the post commander was a Prick and made everyone go thru Tigerland Training. I took the test again and scored exceptionally well. Might clean up the Gimmee segment of our population. Awful tour including malaria, food poisoning twice, agent orange residuals resulting in diabetes, and much more. 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 After a hard day of basic training, you could eat a rattlesnake. Elvis Presley. 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 was in B-4-1. The soldier is at once the agent, instrument and object of state violence. -Kenneth T. MacLeish, Below: Trainees at the rifle range. This did not mean that we were happy and contented troopers who derivedjoy from being in basic training. For many of my fellow trainees, graduation was a landmark event not only for them personally but also for their families, many of whom were in attendance. Hard to believe. He was one of the best supervisors that I had the pleasure of servicing. Emilee Smits The day we left Polk he told us to keep our butts down. Without a cadre of competent and dedicated drill sergeants, such as Drill Sergeant Carter, basic combat training would not have been possible. I also processed personnel records for discharge and for shipment to Vietnam and Korea. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. 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. Do you want to see past girlfriends or boyfriends? At least fifty trainees were assigned to a barrack, and probably more. It also serves as a compilation of the teachers and staff who made your high school years memorable. First year alot came from cook county Chicago 2nd year it flipped and they were from Orange county LA. For us graduationtook placeon February 26, 1971. Assigned to 3D2 4th Platoon. In October 1974, Fort Polk became the new home of the 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized), and basic training and AIT started being phased out. . Interesting they dont list ssn anymore for good reason. No Copyright.No Table of Contents.No page numbers found.Photos extend into binding and to edge of pages.Pages are resized and over-cropped to capture images. Hence, the stakeswere much higher. 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. Daddy also worked with G3 and Land management on Fort Polk. Obtained port calls and extracts from morning reports for AWOLs. Are you planning a reunion and need assistance? I was a NG training in Infantry Mortar. Some were active army; others were serving in the reserves or national guard. December 23, 2018 bill Leave a comment. 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. Fort Polk, Louisiana, is a U.S. Army military base located in western Louisiana. Permanent Party with Company A Special Troops. (LogOut/ He was a little squirt and I was 6 2 and weighted 190 lbs. 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. Seen alot of bad things some by KIA to many WIA. The report said that he had been complaining of feeling tired, over heating, dizziness and nausea. Private Sparno, the fact is I still remember the sharp, hot, burning shrapnel, frags, on my hands and arms. Got my right arm and left ass cheek screwed up and received a service connected disability from the shrapnel. Funny, but I never thought I would ever run across anyone that worked in the same building that I did at Ft. Polk. He passed away last year from cancer, Agent Orange. I was at tigerland 1966-67..seargent Ramos.kept me aliveGodI hated that placebut now..Its one of my fondest memories. Below: Reception station, Fort Polk, Louisiana(photo: U.S. Army). Nonetheless, everyone was treated the same. I did survive the rumble in the jungle thankfully. I was one who came in from Cook County, Chicago on April 21st 66 in a plane load. Thank you for your post. 136 Recruits Graduated on 17 January 1969. Please allow additional time if international delivery is subject to customs processing. He was pissed because, as he said, he had to be there to feed us recruits. Fort Jackson Basic Training Yearbook 1963 Company A. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company A, 3rd Battalion, 1st Training Brigade for 1963, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Jackson, South Carolina. I was asked to consider OCS and someone told me that I would get out of some training during basic training and watch some videos, etc. BCT was an eight-week long program. would love to know if hes alive and ok. Bob Warden bigbadbob345@yahoo.com. That and when two of the DSs were throwing stones at the Southern Copperhead snake who was coiled up by the edge of the narrow, one lane road as our company marched by. Was trying to find out in Agent Orange was used in the area while I was training? A magnifying glass. When he was a DS at Fort Polk, he couldnt stay away from Vietnam. But I played it along and missed a bit of basic. I am glad I stayedf in the Guards for 21 years. Youre going to have to know what Brigade,Battalion and Company he was in, Basic Training Company or AIT, I was a Drill Sgt. Simms got his orders for Nam after our Graduation. 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. We did Obstacle Course in 38 Minutes Company B South Fort. just missed going to Danang for base security by one patrol as the war was winding down. But bunk and locker drills are simply a means to an end. Went to Ft. Sam Houston for AIT training as a Combat Medic, from 01/67 thru 04/67. SDS Willie Sims was my drill instructor. As Ive posted before, went to the wall in Washington 3 times. I turned 21 at Tiger Land. War is not for the weak. Pre-Owned. It made a difference the TIGERLAND training an edge perhaps over others. During that time, I was issued a set of uniforms, various pieces of military equipment, and completed certain paperwork. The bunks contained no safety rails nor did the bunks have ladders tofacilitate access tothe upper bunk. Anybody says the marines had it harder dont know what theyre talking aboutpropaganda. Welcome to the club, Gary. No Copyright.No Table of Contents.Title page is on the Cover.No page numbers found. 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. for basic training in 1966. 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. 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. I dont know if I could take orders too good. I would certainly be interested in seeing those pics, I was assigned to D-3-2 and in that time period I had completed a course at the Ft. Polk Academy and was serving as a Drill Corporal at that time. Norman Davis, who was my boss until my out. He was responsible for the platoon and had authority to issue orders. Filled with black and white and color photos from the training center. Simply find your Fort Sill Basic Training Unit below and look across for the date. We were now combat-trained soldiers readyfor our next assignments as members of the United State Army. Any help would be immensely appreciated. Company Commander: 1st Lieutenant ROLAND SCHMUCKER. 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. The barracks were not new but the same style we had at Fort Ord at the reception station. What a horrible place to receive training for survival. Sustained rate of fire for the M16/M16A1 Rifle is 12-15 rounds per minute. I was also was assigned to Company A, Special Troops. Dont know if this will help, but I hope so. We stood on that asphalt pad out back until about midnight. Subsequently, it was selected to conduct Vietnam- oriented advanced training. I found out late, why! Because of that leave, instead of heading to Vietnam, I was assigned back to Ft. Polk. Oh yes we got FREE beer as a reward, cool. 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 was with CoA, 3rd Bn, 3rd Bde, Jan-Feb 1967. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. I had no other training to compare it to but it was the hardest thing, both physically and mentally that I ever went through. All but a handful went to Nam. I went from Ft Knox Basic direct to Ft Polk AIT Tigerland Aug.1970 then direct to Vietnam as 11Bravo. on the Internet. 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. You might try them. Gary, I understand. 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. Went Ft. Ord then to Ft. Benning and on to Vietnam Jan 1969. I was there in March of 1968 and would like to contact some of the guys in my unit but have forgotten which company. When we lost the Best Barracks the 6th Week. He would have served from April 68-April 71. Made SP5 in April, 1968. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. We all managed to get along. I was the grunt that left the post about Tigerland and Danang. Selecting patches as statements military status ect. Released back to duty in MP Bn and played police MP for remaining tour of duty. The following is a list of school yearbooks, alumni directories, and similar publications held by the History and Genealogy Department. We practiced that many times. 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. In the spring of 1976, the Infantry Training Center at Fort Polk closed its doors and ceased operations. Made E-5, Spec.5 in 15 months. Hey. My basic training was in Company E, First Battalion, Second Training Brigade (E-1-2), from October, 1966 thru January, 1967. 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. According to reports six men were arrested on. Remember them who didnt come back alive and those missing. 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. 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. We can provide you with an electronic version of your yearbook that can assist you with reunion planning. Give me $20 Buck it will cost you $20 Bucks each and I will have you back here in 2 hours. It will never help bring back what Ive lost. I made SP5 in 15 months 03/68, and got out in 10/68. Contained herein are commentsdescribing theprocess. After arriving at Fort Polk, actual training did not immediately begin. Below: map of Louisiana showing the location of Fort Polk. . cg mp; hy on; Where is that jerk E-1 Sparno who almost killed me with a live grenade? When the VA kept denying you 100% disabitityyou should have gone immediately to your local and state congressmen for action. That, alone, made my 18 months at Ft. Polk, a much more enjoyable time. I was drafted 04/1970. Did you know that there are four varieties of poisonous snakes in the US? This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. Marching to and from the rifle range, in full pack and mostly at quick time or double-time pace, was physically demanding work. You were just one of the many things that made Fort Poke so memorable. To aid in the learning process, we needed to be attentive at all times to what was being taught. We kept running and running just like Forrest Gump. As we exited the bus, the soldiers assigned to the Reception Center began yelling at us, and telling . Looking for Drill Sergeant Skillern August, September 1969 . Fortunately, mine never was. Publisher Fort Polk, Louisiana : United States Army Training Center, Infantry Collection allen_county; americana Digitizing sponsor Internet Archive Contributor Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center Language 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. BCT in April 1972, right after high school. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company D, 2nd Battalion, 1st Training Brigade for 1977, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Knox, Kentucky. View cart for details. Menu. While much of our collections have focused on the United States Navy, we also have significant . I ended up in Danang and was on every fire base with in 20 miles. 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. pvt.james c,johnson. I survived but the memories will linger forever. 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. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. Did a lot of out processing of basic and AIT units. Did you happen to know a DI named Sgt Simms? All got Post Privileges except that winner got Off Post Privileges. One of my band mates just finished his Army service playing in the band at Fort MacArthur in San Pedro, CA. I dont recall the COs name. After basic, I was ordered to Combat Medic training at Ft. Sam Houston, TX then to Ft. Riley and, finally, the 3d Infantry Division(Audie Murphys outfit) in Wurzburg, FRG. Todd Scheuerman, I am looking for a fellow Sargent that I went through training with in 1967 with a man (odam) if spelled right. Allan, did you work in the 1st wing of building 317? Had drill Sargent Spain also. 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. Search for yours at https://militaryyearbookproject.com Could this be him? In addition, your length of service was now six years. Company Commander: 1/LT. Are you From New York? If you have any questions, ask us on facebook or twitter. There was just more of it. 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. 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. Company Commander: 1Lt Albert S. Hansen, Jr. 185 Recruits Graduated on 22 May 1964. Fort Polk is a United States Army installation located in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, about 10 miles (15 km) east of Leesville and 30 miles (50 km) north of DeRidder in Beauregard Parish. A virtual library of Military History. 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. 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. Six, after the first couple of weeks we could get a weekend pass. Off to Vietnam Jan 1969 assigned to 9th Regiment 25th ID. 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. It is a hardcover book with unnumbered pages. If you served in 1st Armored Division, Join TWS for free to reconnect with service friends. Sell now Shop with confidence eBay Money Back Guarantee Get the item you ordered or get your money back. Sims in the 2nd Training Bn 1968? ME!!! Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. I had taken it before. Emilee Smits John Roppelt. Not fun, but a great place to become infantry. He was a soldiers soldier and died from agent orange last year. Opens in a new window or tab. I met with the CO. 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. 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. Lost the use of my right arm below the elbow and lost about a quarter of my left ass cheek. Would like to hear from anyone who took Basic at Polk starting March 1968. I was in the Enlisted Records Branch, where I maintained personnel records for permanent party personnel in several basic training and AIT companies. Below: Trainee platoons (photos: U.S. Army) There were approximately fifty traineesper platoon, each commanded by a drill sergeant. Company D, 3rd Battallion, 2nd Training Brigade August 67. 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. Training company was directly across the road from Tigerland. In those days, Polk was as rough as anything the Marines handed out. The 2nd Armored Division moved from Fort Polk to Fort Hood, Texas, in 1993, with the majority of the 5th Division's equipment. Sellers declare the item's customs value and must comply with customs declaration laws. kk x DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY HEADQUARTERS US ARMY TRAINING CENTER, INFANTRY AND FORT POLK Fort Polk, Louisiana 71459 This book is for you. I left Fork Polk on July 15, 1967. 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. PT usually took place in the morning. Cool. All matters pertaining to the operation of the platoon went through him. E-Yearbook.com has a wealth of genealogy information spanning over a century for many schools with full text search. The M-16 became an exercise prop. Got an Army Commendation Medal for that. Please take care guys, catch you later. Our collections include books, yearbooks, magazines, brochures, historical documents, and period articles. Dont think they were doing AIT year books anymore at this time? There were frequent inspections. (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. Thank you for your service. I was wounded 02/71 on a patrol working off LZ CENTER. Did a year in the Infantry while in Vietnam and was wounded 6 months after I arrived. The Film/Digital Notes contain a description of the microfilm or microfiche numbers. One of the Drill Sergeants in our company was Staff Sergeant Harry J. Odom. Each platoon was assigned a barrack, a two-story wooden structure that probably dated back to World War Two. Virginia was a really wonderful older woman, who really cared for the Army personnel who worked in her office. They were in such great shape. We were immediately immersed into the military culture. 1971 Ft. Below: map of Louisiana showing the location of Fort Polk. This included knowing how to kill. This loud, intense and intimidating onslaught of noise caught everyones immediate attention and set the tone for what basic combat training would be like for next eight weeks. Sometimes, they processed deferrments for some of the guys, so they wouldnt have to go to Vietnam. Was a black man who drove a white Caddy and drank CC & Coke. A Sergeant woke us up about 4:00 am. The list of names is also useful for getting together a Fort Dodge Sr . The 1st Sgt was known as Pineapple. Norman Davis, Jr. We had numerous clerks in that office. With the war winding down like it was but one can never really figure out the military competely. On December 26, 1970, I reported to Fort Polk, Louisiana, for basic combat training. didnt really put into perspective the impact of being at Ft Polk AlT wouold mean then in june-Aug 1970. Actually Im a Life Member of the DAV and that is the only organization I belong to. God Bless all you guys that did better than me. Sgt. 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