Generally, morale was good. I have no knowledge of being sprayed while in tiger land at Fort Polk. Two, we ran and had PT after breakfast. Had drill Sargent Spain also. For the next 12 years, more soldiers were shipped to Vietnam from Fort Polk than from any other American training base. Military Service. Upon graduating from TIGERLAND one of two duty stations were assigned. 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. After a hard day of basic training, you could eat a rattlesnake. Elvis Presley. 1972 ARMY Fort Polk YEARBOOK - Company B, 5th Battalion, First BCT Briga. Search the history of over 778 billion I took Basic at Polk in fall 67, traaining Company B-4-1. My platoon had a corporal, but he was outside the chain of command. The army placed great stress on spit-and-polish. On December 26, 1970, I reported to Fort Polk, Louisiana, for basic combat training. I too have served my country well 17 yrs; 6 mths. The one guy on my mortar team was Joe Hosey from Kocomo, Indiana. Welcome home brother. Leoncio Estrada. 190 Recruits Graduated on 21 July 1961. 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. Private Sparno, the fact is I still remember the sharp, hot, burning shrapnel, frags, on my hands and arms. There were frequent inspections. Got an Army Commendation Medal for that. After a few weeks I thought that being a helicopter pilot might be a better idea. 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 Women's Army Corps. i was there in 1971 we were sprayed . I knew full well that I would not want to be an officer, I just wanted to get out as fast as I could. Once with an Army buddy, once with my family including my 3 sons, and the last time I went alone. I was a NG training in Infantry Mortar. Six, after the first couple of weeks we could get a weekend pass. My father and I watched the NVA storm the airbase at Danang after I was back in the world on TV and we both cried. I got drafted, as well, 1966-1968. Uploaded by Maybe I can get some answers to the questions thay they had. 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. Came out of Basic an E2 was that normal? I went to Ft. Ord, CA as 11C and then to Benning as 11B, then Nam Jan 1969. Go ARMY! 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. We also had other instructors who instructed us on various subjects relevant to our training. All the rest E through Z went to Vietnam. We were from vastly different backgrounds and most of my classmates reservists or guardsmen. Army Veteran. I think my dad was there around the same time you were. 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. Are you planning a reunion and need assistance? He changed me from Fort Ord for wasting their time. Thanks Mike, but I really can not remember my DIs names. Was the enlistment officer at Ft Polk reception station 2/65 to 1/67. 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. 153 Recruits Graduated on 16 September 1977. I also processed personnel records for discharge and for shipment to Vietnam and Korea. My job was in the Adjutant Generals office in Building 317, as well. Also the post mentioned the Danang experiences and the atmosphere of the withdraw of troops from Nam at that time. Haven't had a cell issue since. I, too, have wondered so many times, how many of those guys made it back. (photos: U.S. Army). The quick build up of US forces in Eurpoe was to deter further Russian aggression. December 23, 2018 bill Leave a comment. I could never figure out why he had a southern accent. Did you know that there are four varieties of poisonous snakes in the US? I was at Tigerland from July-Aug 1970 then orders to the Nam. Its been a LONG time, and its good to reminisce and remember. 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. 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. Its been four years since I reached out before. He also did 3 tours in Vietnam as well. Any veteran with a cancer diagnosis who was exposed to agent orange is eligible for VA Medical Benefits. The change from civilian to a soldier is accomplished in eight weeks, where the recruit will receive intensive training in the fundamentals of combat. that guy was terrific to us. They bused us to Fort Polk and upon arrival low crawled us about one half block to our company. Each barrack had an indoorlatrine which included a communal shower area, a row of urinals (without partitions), and a row of toilet bowels (also without partitions). When someone would ask where did you go for AIT? When you responded Fort Polk, there was always some kind of crazy comment. Pre-Owned. 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. Maybe just a little bravado there perhaps. Finally, after eight weeks of training came graduation. Got my right arm and left ass cheek screwed up and received a service connected disability from the shrapnel. What a horrible place to receive training for survival. You were probably there when I came through in Oct. 1966, on a Trailways bus from Houston. 3 Embossed,brown Robe Santa Claus Postcard 1909 & More. Guys who worked in the Levy Section, where rosters for Vietnam came down from Washington, lived in Co. A, Sp. Basic training is horrible. Do you want to find pictures of parents or grandparents when they were in school? 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. I would like to say however that I wish I would have known him. 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. 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. Personal space was limited to our bunk bed, wall locker andfoot locker. Do you want to see past girlfriends or boyfriends? PT usually took place in the morning. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. Nonetheless, everyone was treated the same. Have developed agent orange complications over the years including diabetes, and cancer. I guess you could call them the barracks of the 1940s. 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. Tigerland 1964-66 as a draftee. I am glad I stayedf in the Guards for 21 years. . While doing so, I devised and implemented a special processing method for processing in reservists, and got a Army Commendation Medal for it. 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. 136 Recruits Graduated on 17 January 1969. 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. basic d52 lpc class ait tiger land may 1968. I remember we were trained how to assault a hill with fire teams. When I took Basic Training and AIT at Ft. Polk from July 71-Novenmber 71. 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. Then, after basic back to Tigerland. Looking for Drill Sergeant Skillern August, September 1969 . I was stationed at Ft. Polk and also worked in building 317. Some FamilySearch centers and affiliate libraries maintain collections of previously loaned microfilms or microfiche. Upon check in, there were no slots available for medics, so I was offered the opportunity to do OJT as a records clerk. The entire company participated. Was assigned to E-2-2. I am not wild about our politicians either. I was the grunt that left the post about Tigerland and Danang. After basic, I was shipped to Ft. Sam Houston, in Texas, for medic training. A magnifying glass. Each platoon wassupervised bya drill sergeant. 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. I remember that it was called Little Vietnam! Long runs, low crawl before chow, fire guard, and waxing the center isle. I ended up in Danang and was on every fire base with in 20 miles. Did a lot of out processing of basic and AIT units. 1965 US Army Training Center Infantry Fort Polk LA Yearbook Co D 1st Bat. 1971 Basic Training Graduation Book, Fort Polk, Louisiana To access the content of this book, scroll down. Sell now Shop with confidence eBay Money Back Guarantee Get the item you ordered or get your money back. Would like to hear from anyone who took Basic at Polk starting March 1968. Parks. Then I was sent to tiger land in May of 71 and I was not even a Grunt. It was an interesting 18 months, to say the least. The training we received at the infamous TigerLand was good. I enlisted in Dallas and was sent to Basic at Ft. Polk in October 67. Oh yes we got FREE beer as a reward, cool. I was there from Sept to Dec 1967.Sgt Strahan from Cape Cod was my drill sgt. Im a little lazy. Benicio Del Toro. In reality, however, it was part of a calculated strategy meant to quickly instill discipline and thereby help us become better soldiers. Norman Davis, Jr. We had numerous clerks in that office. I hope they both are still alive. 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. BCT was an eight-week long program. Almost sounds like a ditto repeat which i had as well. You knew where you were going when you got here. Search for yours at https://militaryyearbookproject.com I hope you keep searching and I wish you my best. Sims in the 2nd Training Bn 1968? Filled with black and white and color photos from the training center. The bunks contained no safety rails nor did the bunks have ladders tofacilitate access tothe upper bunk. But I played it along and missed a bit of basic. We were trained in Infantry and the 81mm mortar in AIT. 4/1966 3/1969 Basic and AIT Fort Polk Louisiana. 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. Dont think they were doing AIT year books anymore at this time? Fort Polk is served by four Child Development Centers on-post. It was a bad time to be in the Army because most men were resentful draftees, but we got by. That, alone, made my 18 months at Ft. Polk, a much more enjoyable time. Rarely did instructors repeat themselves. The soldier is at once the agent, instrument and object of state violence. -Kenneth T. MacLeish, Below: Trainees at the rifle range. Do you want to see past girlfriends or boyfriends? Which I found out afterwards, why! Please give me any info you can. 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. 1955 Fort Dix Company A 18-3. 1972. Montana A Pictorial History by Boden. I was drafted April 20th or 21st, 66 and sent to Ft Polk for basic training. Please allow additional time if international delivery is subject to customs processing. Sign sits at the entrance to Fort Dix military base is shown May 8, 2007 in Fort Dix, New Jersey. 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. the old saying goes like this: I left the Nam but the Nam has not left me. I was with a great group of guys and our cadre were excellent. War is not for the weak. The deadly herbicide known as Agent Orange was used in great quantities during the Vietnam War. How can I do that? During the summer of 1968, I processed reservists and National Guard personnel, who came to Ft. Polk for summer training. With the war winding down like it was but one can never really figure out the military competely. Everyone knew when we left Knox the end game would be Nam. Contact me at [email protected] if you have any insights on the use of agent orange at Polk. Gary, I understand. Want to find out what hairstyle was popular in the 1920s? We practiced that many times. 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. 242 Recruits Graduated on 21 February 1964. Our drill sergeants were pretty good guys, even the biggest & loudest, Drill Sgt Prigmore. Gene, you were probably there when I arrived from Ft. Sam Houston, in April, 1967, so, if you left in July, 1967, you left as I was just getting my feet wet with managing Enlisted Personnel records. (photos: U.S. Army). Bravo Blackhawks! It was often manufactured or stored in separate locations. Virginia was a really wonderful older woman, who really cared for the Army personnel who worked in her office. The prize turned out to be an engraved Zippo Lighter. Military Careers. All of us took our participation in the program seriously. 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. Best Shirley McClain I ever met. Was in the rice patties in Vietnam on August 19th of 71 and wounded in February of 72. 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. he really made it hard on us Texas guys. Weeks I thought that being a helicopter pilot might be a better idea that I wish would... 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