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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. I spent the next 15 months in that department, under the supervision of CW2 Paul A Brewer, and 1LT Norman A. Davis, Jr. Another person you may have known was civilian Virginia A. Walker, who was a civilian records clerk. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. I dont remember too muchgetting head shaved, uniforms, etc. The Bird Tail by McBride. He was a good man. Fort Polk is rich in history- having been the post that trained the most combat infantry men in America and shipping them to Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War- the same time the post became known as 'Tiger Land'. At the time the U. S. Army required that all enlisted personnel successfully complete BCT. 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. Company Commander: CPT Barry Shelton Sprouse. Where is DS Steel? Won the Barracks 5 weeks in a row. basic d52 lpc class ait tiger land may 1968. We can provide you with an electronic version of your yearbook that can assist you with reunion planning. I went from Ft Knox Basic direct to Ft Polk AIT Tigerland Aug.1970 then direct to Vietnam as 11Bravo. Todd Scheuerman, I am looking for a fellow Sargent that I went through training with in 1967 with a man (odam) if spelled right. It was a bad time to be in the Army because most men were resentful draftees, but we got by. Went to Fort Polk after doing basic at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. 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. 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. The post encompasses approximately 198,000 acres. I am proud to have done my part in the war, and proud to have been a part of the support team. 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. Story of Bau Bang. Want to find out what hairstyle was popular in the 1920s? WIA Feb 21st 71 medevac to Zama Japan from 91st Evac March71 then to Valley Forge Army Hosp. Thank GOD you didnt hit anyone, fool. Welcome home brother. Better trained than the other AIT 11Bs I think. I won the trophy for my battalion for the PCPT. 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. At least fifty trainees were assigned to a barrack, and probably more. He was a little squirt and I was 6 2 and weighted 190 lbs. From there I was sent to Key West, Florida, then Germany and home. I would like to post the Mar May 1968 Ft. Polk cadre of D-3-2. Gary, I understand. Thanks. After a hard day of basic training, you could eat a rattlesnake. Elvis Presley. Got there about 7:30 pm or so. From 1972 until 1987, Fort Polk hosted the 1st Battalion, 40th Armor Regiment. As we exited the bus, the soldiers assigned to the Reception Center began yelling at us, and telling . 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. BCT in April 1972, right after high school. 1955 Fort Dix Company A 18-3. As I commented to Allans post above, I worked for Virginia Walker, Lead Clerk in the Enlisted Records Branch. Archaeology, History, and Predictive Modeling: Research at Fort Polk, 1972-2002 Amazon $39.95 $9.50 SEE DETAILS Fort Polk Alumni - US Army Base, Louisiana T-Shirt S & H: see site $19.99 Amazon Tigerland - Fort Polk, Louisiana - Embroidered Patch 3" Round Embroidered Patch S & H: see site $6.95 Amazon Fort Polk Louisiana - Tigerland Premium T-Shirt Use our online Genealogy Resource to uncover history quickly! Learn more He got very ill during an exercise and was carried to shade, they laid him on his back the medical report said that he died from pulmonary aspiration. I enlisted and was sent to basic at Ft. Bragg, NC. U.S. Army Basic Training Yearbook Fort Dix,NJ Company S 2nd BCT Brigade 11/18/66. He had just graduated from high school I believe a year before he was drafted. That website is https://www.archives.gov/veterans. Our collections include books, yearbooks, magazines, brochures, historical documents, and period articles. Released back to duty in MP Bn and played police MP for remaining tour of duty. 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. 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 They were in such great shape. After B-4-1 I wasnt afraid of anything the Army could hand me. 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 went through AIT at Fort Polk June through August 1966 then to Nam. I hope you keep searching and I wish you my best. Did you know that there are four varieties of poisonous snakes in the US? just curious. Went to Vietnam in 71-72 and had an awful tour with the Americal Division in Chu Lai and then Danang. No protected images or material on this website may be copied or printed without express authorization. Copyright 2005-2023 Digital Data Online, Inc. Material on this website is protected by copyright laws of the United States and international treaties. First year alot came from cook county Chicago 2nd year it flipped and they were from Orange county LA. But you learn its not just about you. She was almost like a Mom away from home. We learned how to disassemble and reassemble the weapon, how to load it, how tomaintain it, and how to shoot it with accuracy. How do I find out who died in Vietnam from my training cycle? How funny is that? Some were active army; others were serving in the reserves or national guard. Revisit your fraternity or sorority and see familiar places. My guess would be in 1970? Company Commander: CPT Dennis J. O'Driscoll. Emilee Smits How can I do that? Company Commander: 1Lt Albert S. Hansen, Jr. 185 Recruits Graduated on 22 May 1964. 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. The entire company participated. Trainees were taught how to fire the M-16from different positions(all of which were awkward). I, too, made E-5, Spec. Helping Military Personnel, Veterans, Families, and Descendants Discover More About Their Service. Cool. Purple Heart didnt mean much when I discovered the loss of my writing ability in my right hand. The Film/Digital Notes contain a description of the microfilm or microfiche numbers. Right out of high school. 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 Did BCT at Polk Sep 67 to late Nov 67. There is no question that many of the weaknesses developed in these maneuvers are repeated again and again for lack of discipline. I hope they both are still alive. Lost three buddies during my tour and was wounded myself with schrapnel. Also the post mentioned the Danang experiences and the atmosphere of the withdraw of troops from Nam at that time. One one occasion took a plane load of TIGERLAND graduates to SEATAC in Seattle where they got on another plane to VN. Does anyone out there have any pictures that they may have taken while at Tiger Land during that time frame. That church was always so supportive of the military and military personnel who came to their church. on June 26, 2018, There are no reviews yet. Believe it or not, I have good memories of my time there, the friendships and camaraderie. I have no worries about supplements for medicare because I have Tricare for Life which I do not have to pay for. I found out late, why! It is a God awful reality at 68 years of age. Still have my 2nd Training Brigade year book with all DIs. . My biggest memory of my 18 months there, was the town of Leesville. The CO previously was a NCO infantry soldier in Vietnam and had received a field commission. . I would eventually end up on aircraft carriers deployed in the South China Sea and beyond." Jeff Manthos . Most of the time in AIT we had to run everywhere. 206 Recruits Graduated on 16 September 1960. Seen alot of bad things some by KIA to many WIA. In my training company, trainees came fromdifferent ethnic and social backgrounds and from different regions of the United States. This relationshipwas far more intense than anything found in an academic setting. 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. Couldnt believe the lousy treatment after being treated like crap in basic. Below: Physical training (photos: U.S. Army). I remember that Fort Polk was called Little Vietnam! Many of us hopped on busses to Dallas Love Field to catch airplanes home. Opens in a new window or tab. I knew full well that I would not want to be an officer, I just wanted to get out as fast as I could. There was just more of it. Only when I went to AIT were there guys going to the Regular Army. After zero-week, basic training commenced. Company Commander: Lt. Cadman Owens. Search the history of over 778 billion The experience of being there and then experiencing what happened after we left is sickening. I was there during the Tigerland AIT July-August 1970. I liked Basic Training because all our Drill Sergeants were Black and really made marching fun. Sellers declare the item's customs value and must comply with customs declaration laws. Primary mode of instruction was through lectures. I did survive the rumble in the jungle thankfully. We all knew that we were going to Vietnam after training and we were also reminded by the training instructors every day. Sims in the 2nd Training Bn 1968? Living conditions were drab. My biggest memory of working in that office was when a levy report came down from Washington, that listed those who were going to be sent to Vietnam. Went to the Vietnam Memorial 3 times so far. Thank you. Three years ago at age 66, I was diagnosed with Leukemia which can be caused by Agent Orange. Marching to and from the rifle range, in full pack and mostly at quick time or double-time pace, was physically demanding work. Long runs, low crawl before chow, fire guard, and waxing the center isle. 870-318-5404 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. Joe was a real nice and funny guy. Search for Classmates, Friends, and Family in one. 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. Allan, did you work in the 1st wing of building 317? Landed in Vietnam on August 19th. Anyway good luck in your search. 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. C $40.13. Send a jpeg picture to me and I will post it. xc. E-Yearbook.com will also publish the yearbook images online for people to share and enjoy. This training area became known as Tigerland. Ending up 11-C but did the same duty as 11-B except we carried a 81mm mortar and an M-16. We also had other instructors who instructed us on various subjects relevant to our training. I met some really gorgeous women there, too. However, the only record I have of SSG Odom, is a picture of him in the book from my basic training days. Finally, after eight weeks of training came graduation. Sgt. All but a handful went to Nam. While doing so, I devised and implemented a special processing method for processing in reservists, and got a Army Commendation Medal for it. 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. Three, we ran to almost every training area. No Copyright.No Table of Contents.Title page is on the Cover.No page numbers found. I remember, I was in Genes training company. 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. So hell yes it was still operating. I hated the Army for that. For us graduationtook placeon February 26, 1971. Did you know a lady by the name of Marg??? Thanks Mike, but I really can not remember my DIs names. Awful memories of both places and Ill never forget it as hard as I tried. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. remember. One of my band mates just finished his Army service playing in the band at Fort MacArthur in San Pedro, CA. Assigned to 3D2 4th Platoon. It no longer made a difference to me that there were no partitions between the toilets. Good luck, Mike. My initial boss was CW2 Paul Brewer, and later was 1LT. 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. Something went wrong. v. : 31 cm Publisher varies Fifth Training Regiment, Second Battalion, Company G (22 Aug. 1963-17 Oct. 1963) -- Fifth Training Brigade, First Battalion, Company D (28 June 1965-21 Aug. 1965) -- Second Training Brigade, Second Battalion, Company B (20 Sept. 1965-13 Nov. 1965) -- Second Training Brigade, Second Battalion, Company A (3 Jan. 1966-26 Feb. 1966) -- Second Training Brigade, Third . I was at Fort Polk in June July and August 1966. 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. The training center covers more than 199,000 acres 4311 square milesj in picturesque Kisatchie National Forest. It was often manufactured or stored in separate locations. Fort Sill Graduation Dates . Change). If anyone remembers my brother or this incident I would really like to talk. 1972 Topics Soldiers--Training of--Louisiana--Fort Polk--Periodicals, . Company Commander: 1/LT. Was assigned to E-2-2. E-Yearbook.com will also publish the yearbook images online for people to share and enjoy. There are more rocks and trees to give you cover on the ground than there are in the sky. wp. But most importantly, we were taught to listen to the drill sergeants, obey orders and perform as part of a team. Please speak to a librarian to view a title on the list. We were trained in Infantry and the 81mm mortar in AIT. Good Luck, and hope this helps. The I work for the DAV 1 day a week driving vets to their medical appointments at the Lebanon VA Hospital in PA. 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 Wounded Aug 1969 and DEROSed Jan 1970. (photos: U.S. Army). I wonder how many didnt make it back alive from those rosters? ou made me do pushups in the rain..telling meyoud make me do pushups till You were tired I will make you Superman!! SDS Willie Sims was my drill instructor. For the next 12 years, more soldiers were shipped to Vietnam from Fort Polk than from any other American training base. It encompasses the crucial events, milestones, and, most importantly, the people who make up the class and make it unique. 1972. I managed the personnel records for the same leaders who were in my basic training company. 1999 (2 copies) 2000 [Last issue] U.S. Army Reserve Historical Summary. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. 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. Inadequate training would mean producing troops ill-equipped to perform successfully as soldiers which in turn would erode the effectiveness of the army and put the national defense of the nation at risk. Find Classmates and Graduates from IA Yearbooks. He was one of the best supervisors that I had the pleasure of servicing. (LogOut/ I was a NG training in Infantry Mortar. 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. Ive been battling agent orange diseases for over 15 years now and the VA still think I could have been exposed to dioxin like roundup when I was a kid. I also processed personnel records for discharge and for shipment to Vietnam and Korea. I still have that lighter today. Almost sounds like a ditto repeat which i had as well. Does anyone remember a drill Sgt. I, too, have wondered so many times, how many of those guys made it back. In AIT I had 2 regular army guys on my 81mm mortar team. We reported to Fort Polk April 9, 1967. On December 26, 1970, I reported to Fort Polk, Louisiana, for basic combat training. Anyway the post who mentioned being at TigerLand and then the Americal. Pre-Owned. After a few weeks I thought that being a helicopter pilot might be a better idea. LOL. 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. Rarely did instructors repeat themselves. do you know if they were stll doing AIT for Tigerland training cycles during 1970? 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. 1972-1974, 01B, USAISC-White Sands Missle Range , United States Army Information Systems Command (USAISC) Service Years. I was a lean, mean fighting machine. yes his time at Ft Polk would or should be on duty assignments date and time ect. This included knowing how to kill. I remember we were trained how to assault a hill with fire teams. Being out of the bush would have been different maybe just more patrols as usual? 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. Hope your duty was better. D Company, 5th Battalion, 1st Brigade, 2nd Platoon, D-5-1 U.S. Army Basic Combat Training, Ft. Lewis, Washington Waiting lists may apply. Training Dates Not Reported. for basic training in 1966. 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