I was at Polk for Basic Mar May 1968. Then I was sent to Ft. Bliss and thought Id died and gone to heaven. Does anybody know if they had yearbooks for the AIT Units at Tigerland?? Basic B-5-2 May 68, ait ft Monmouth Nj,then vietnam. I have no worries about supplements for medicare because I have Tricare for Life which I do not have to pay for. It encompasses the crucial events, milestones, and, most importantly, the people who make up the class and make it unique. Basic training is horrible. I was with a great group of guys and our cadre were excellent. 1955 Fort Dix Company A 18-3. I took basic training in south fork under Sgt. With the war winding down like it was but one can never really figure out the military competely. Of course went to Viet Nam we made up three new Companies for The Big Red One in Viet Nam. Fort Benning Basic Training Yearbook 1982 Company C. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company C, 7th Battalion, 1st Infantry for 1982, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Benning, Georgia. I seen your comment on training cycle year books. Many times wonder how many made it back. LZ Center. thank you lord!!!! Better trained than the other AIT 11Bs I think. Anything from small groups to several greyhound buses. I still remember the fights in the M-gator Pit, 1/2 mud and 1/2 water, where we were champions of all the other companies that were challenged. Also the post mentioned the Danang experiences and the atmosphere of the withdraw of troops from Nam at that time. Once with an Army buddy, once with my family including my 3 sons, and the last time I went alone. Date: Country: State: Montana City: Provenance: do you know if they were stll doing AIT for Tigerland training cycles during 1970? I am glad I stayedf in the Guards for 21 years. If your last name started with A, B, C, or D it was off to Germany. United States Army Training Center Armor Fort Knox Kentucky yearbook Feb 6 1972. D Company, 5th Battalion, 1st Brigade, 2nd Platoon, D-5-1 U.S. Army Basic Combat Training, Ft. Lewis, Washington Pays to be smart!!! cn. Sgt Simms was my DI. Anniston Alabama. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. The physical was the toughest one I had ever taken and with a lot of emphasis on your eyes and motor skills. But no one openly questioned or challenged the legitimacy of the army as an institution or the demandsimposed on us as trainees. Thank you God! 153 Recruits Graduated on 16 September 1977. Virginia was a really wonderful older woman, who really cared for the Army personnel who worked in her office. Arrived at Polk for basic in summer 66, C-4-1, Charging Charlie. We were exposed a number of times in Vietnam, though. I work for the DAV 1 day a week driving vets to their medical appointments at the Lebanon VA Hospital in PA. For some reason, I remember thinking that he may not have been in the best of health. That is if you lived through Ft. Polk, LA. 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. All got Post Privileges except that winner got Off Post Privileges. It made a difference the TIGERLAND training an edge perhaps over others. Would it be on the DD214? I maintained personnel records for several South Fort companies, even for E-1-2. In AIT I was assigned to Tigerland and was in the Moton-Gators Company. Effective date of change is the publicantion of the 2001 annual history) CY 2001 (2 copies . Thanks, again, for your post to Charlies site. Rand McNally indexed pocket map undated. I was at Ft. Polk, E-1-2, from 10/66 through 01/67 for basic training. I hope they both are still alive. Company Commander: 1Lt Robert Connor. We were trained in Infantry and the 81mm mortar in AIT. If you have any photos and wouldnt mind sharing, I would really appreciate it. Hill 270, 350, Maude, the ridge line and others I cant recall. 1967 Co E 1ST Battalion 2nd Brigade Fort Polk Louisiana Army Training Ye. 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. Fort Dix Basic Training Yearbook 1971 Company E. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company E, 1st Battalion, 2nd Training Brigade for 1971, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Dix, Kentucky. 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. Rarely did instructors repeat themselves. Did BCT at Polk Sep 67 to late Nov 67. No protected images or material on this website may be copied or printed without express authorization. Probably saved my life. See members of old school clubs and relive old times. I was one of the lucky few that escaped Vietnam duty; Being sent to Germany after Russian tanks moved into Czechoslovakia that year. Helping Military Personnel, Veterans, Families, and Descendants Discover More About Their Service. . Older Class of 1976 Class of 1977 Class of 1978 Class of 1979 Class of 1980 Class of 1981 Class of 1982 Class of 1983 Class of 1984 Class of 1985 Class of 1986 Class of 1987 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. 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. Upon arrival, 04/67, there were no open slots for Combat Medic, and I was offered an opportunity for OJT as a Personnel Specialist. . anyone remember what 1st Sgt Rainwaters first name is? 206 Recruits Graduated on 16 September 1960. Anyway good luck in your search. Instant Access to Millions of Yearbook Pictures, High-Resolution, Full Color Images Available Online, Search, Browse, Read, and Print Yearbook Pages, View College, High School, and Military Yearbooks, Browse our digital annual library spanning centuries, Support the Schools in our Program by Subscribing. The training center covers more than 199,000 acres 4311 square milesj in picturesque Kisatchie National Forest. The United States Army Armor School began in 1940 as the Armored Force School and Replacement Center at Fort Knox, Kentucky. 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. I was at Fort Polk Tiger Land March thru May. I was in fort Polk for boot camp and AIT my Sargent was drill sargent Shepard anyone with information i arrived January 1975 to may 1975 we all endured ranger like training while there a lot of running,lots of PT and push ups as i tell my story today it helped me become the man i am today all respect to tiger land home of the pigmy rattle snake and alligator lake. civilian employee . Something went wrong. there in 68 through 69 and locating those books can be challenging, E-Bay does have a number of them listed, Good Luck. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. I was stationed at ft Polk in sept 1964 to nib 1964 south fort . I wonder how many didnt make it back alive from those rosters? Allan, I stumbled on your post on this website, while browsing through the website. Copyright 2005-2023 Digital Data Online, Inc. Material on this website is protected by copyright laws of the United States and international treaties. Finally got in bed about 3:00 am. I survived but the memories will linger forever. The experience of being there and then experiencing what happened after we left is sickening. Our drill sergeants were pretty good guys, even the biggest & loudest, Drill Sgt Prigmore. Women's Army Corps. We can provide you with an electronic version of your yearbook that can assist you with reunion planning. After B-4-1 I wasnt afraid of anything the Army could hand me. Montana State College Yearbook 1952. 1972-US Army Training Center Fort Polk LA Commemerative Yearbook 2nd Bat Nam Era $18.99 Free shipping 1963-64 era US Army Training Center Yearbook - Fort Polk, Louisiana $16.00 + $5.00 shipping Hover to zoom Have one to sell? LOL. Emilee Smits Maybe I can get some answers to the questions thay they had. DON;t remember co but was at south fort and north fort .LOOKING for anyone that could have there and remember being on training and got sprays contact me please thank u. Jimmy I was at Ft. Polk from july -november 1971. Big black guy who drank CC and coke every night. Ending up 11-C but did the same duty as 11-B except we carried a 81mm mortar and an M-16. 1973 1969a 1975 About this record This screen shows the complete catalog entry of the title you selected. All of us took our participation in the program seriously. I think it helped me survive and gave me some edge over less fortunate troops who trained elsewhere. I had just graduated from college and gotten married so I was one of the old guys and a college boy. Any one wit information or photos my company was Co. E 1st Bde. Had draftees coming in 24 hours a day. The CO previously was a NCO infantry soldier in Vietnam and had received a field commission. Then I went to Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, for AIT. I remember that Fort Polk was called Little Vietnam and Tigerland. I know that in the past our local and state government in PA helped deserving guys like you get their benefits. After a hard day of basic training, you could eat a rattlesnake. Elvis Presley. My Platoon Sgt was SSG Spinney. I would love to hear any stories if you have them. You might try them. 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 My job was in the Adjutant Generals office in Building 317, as well. 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. Please take care guys, catch you later. I get kind of remorse thinking how close i came to getting out of the bush without being wasted or wounded. Many of us hopped on busses to Dallas Love Field to catch airplanes home. It is a God awful reality at 68 years of age. Norman Davis, who was my boss until my out. Selecting patches as statements military status ect. Then Vietnam. In 1962, Fort Polk began converting to an infantry training center. xc. 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. 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 I would not have thought that Tigerland was still open for business at that time in the Vietnam War. I was in the Enlisted Records Branch, where I maintained personnel records for permanent party personnel in several basic training and AIT companies. Each platoon contained approximately fifty men. In basic training I think I was in C-5-1. Was in the rice patties in Vietnam on August 19th of 71 and wounded in February of 72. God Bless. Primary mode of instruction was through lectures. And yes I am right handed. gods speed . The deadly herbicide known as Agent Orange was used in great quantities during the Vietnam War. The Please contact me I was at Ft. Polk in 1968. Obtained port calls and extracts from morning reports for AWOLs. 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. Military Careers. I did the math and I decided to stay as an infantry soldier. After AIT, due to taking a 2-week leave for personal issues, I was assigned back to Ft. Polk. The barracks were not new but the same style we had at Fort Ord at the reception station. My initial boss was CW2 Paul Brewer, and later was 1LT. Damn was it hot. It began with a jolt. Each of us was issued bedding. Awful tour including malaria, food poisoning twice, agent orange residuals resulting in diabetes, and much more. 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. Contained herein are commentsdescribing theprocess. Thiswas the case for two reasons. We arrived in busses and were assigned to barracks. I managed the personnel records for the same leaders who were in my basic training company. This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. I was in B-4-1. Fort Polk is the only Combat Training Center that also trains and deploys combat units. I really need to get into touch with someone whom can vouch for me being there for my retirement benefits Three, we ran to almost every training area. I was at Tigerland from November 66 to the end of January 77 and then off to the 4th Infantry Division in Pleiku South Vietnam, and from there into the Red Warriors A Company 1st of the 12th Infantry Batallion and most know the rest of how this story goes. D 2 1 BCT Fort Polk, LA. Basic Training Graduation is going to be one of the most memorable and monumental moments in a service members life. JD, www.semidelicatebalance.com. I made SP5 in 15 months 03/68, and got out in 10/68. I was assigned a temporary barrack and given light duties. Fort Polk began as a base for the Louisiana Maneuvers in the 1940s. Harold Hathcock, 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. There was just more of it. Found your post last night. 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. I thought that sounded good, at least better than Tigerland at Polk. Next I had to take a flight physical. It proved to me that I could take it. Another person, whom you might remember, and worked in our office, was a civilian worker named Viginia M. Walker. I was totally scared. Relive homecoming, prom, graduation, and other moments on campus captured in yearbook pictures. Pre-Owned. Right out of high school. We can provide you with an electronic version of your yearbook that can assist you with reunion planning. 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. 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. Got there about 7:30 pm or so. You were just one of the many things that made Fort Poke so memorable. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Relive homecoming, prom, graduation, and other moments on campus captured in yearbook pictures. Charlie Company Vietnam 1966-1972 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division. We reported to Fort Polk April 9, 1967. After basic, I was shipped to Ft. Sam Houston, in Texas, for medic training. C $40.13. See all photos from Brian H. for Alligator Lake Recreation Site and RV Park. Search for Classmates, Friends, and Family in one. The Mess Sgt cussed us out like crazy. Welcome home brother. Seller: 31daniel (3,376) 100%. Opens in a new window or tab. The M-16 became an exercise prop. I got drafted, as well, 1966-1968. 870-318-5404 But you learn its not just about you. She had worked there for many years before I was assigned there. (photos: U.S. Army). The location of the graduation is also shown below. he really made it hard on us Texas guys. 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. Have developed agent orange complications over the years including diabetes, and cancer. Trainees were carefully monitored to ensure that the rifles were being pointedin a safedirection. I was there from Sept to Dec 1967.Sgt Strahan from Cape Cod was my drill sgt. October 1972 Yearbook. Took my Basic Training a Polk, South Fort I believe, Mar 1968. Thank you. I met some really gorgeous women there, too. Fort Polk has quite a few dead zones actually, mostly in the training areas. After zero-week, basic training commenced. We learned how to disassemble and reassemble the weapon, how to load it, how tomaintain it, and how to shoot it with accuracy. Did you know her? We were now using the M-16 and not the M-14 we were trained on in Basic Training. 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. Below: bottom row, second from right: Phillip Weiss Below: every trainee was taught how to disassemble and reassemble the M-16 rifle. Best wishes to all those who served and a big thank you! Our collections include books, yearbooks, magazines, brochures, historical documents, and period articles. Not Sure the year. 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. Very unpleasant place. First year alot came from cook county Chicago 2nd year it flipped and they were from Orange county LA. ou made me do pushups in the rain..telling meyoud make me do pushups till You were tired I will make you Superman!! Youre going to have to know what Brigade,Battalion and Company he was in, Basic Training Company or AIT, I was a Drill Sgt. I was at Polk for AIT (Tigerland) in July and August 1968 after completing basic at Fort Dix, NJ. A Big Thank you to the fresh-back Vietnam Veteran who saved my ass by nocking me down just before it blew up12 feet away. 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. After basic at Ft Knox i was sent to Ft Polk Tigerland for AIT(11Bravo) in Aug 1970 for 9 weeks. 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. Then I was sent to tiger land in May of 71 and I was not even a Grunt. Funny. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. for basic training in 1966. Herbicides were not used there. 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. Private Sparno, the fact is I still remember the sharp, hot, burning shrapnel, frags, on my hands and arms. No civilians were involved. These centers provide care for children ages six weeks to six years old, Monday through Friday. When the VA kept denying you 100% disabitityyou should have gone immediately to your local and state congressmen for action. Below: training included instruction on how to use the M-16 rifle as a sword. At the time the U. S. Army required that all enlisted personnel successfully complete BCT. Search the history of over 778 billion Polk's Great Falls Directory 1965, 1982, 1986, 1988, 1983, 1999. Are you planning a reunion and need assistance? Are you trying to find old school friends, old classmates, fellow servicemen or shipmates? 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. I was there until Oct. 1968, when I was REFRAD. I remember a Drill Sargent named Harris & a 2nd LT from NY, but cant remember his name. Hoorah! In another 50+ years it will wind up on ebay as a relic? 3 Embossed,brown Robe Santa Claus Postcard 1909 & More. If you think this would be the time period I would be glad to check my year book. Take care. It was an interesting 18 months, to say the least. 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. Did you happen to know a DI named Sgt Simms? 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. If anyone remembers my brother or this incident I would really like to talk. Emilee Smits Yearbooks are one of those home sources, usually found in an attic or basement, which many people don't think of as a family history source. Well, what did you think? Seems we started the day with a 5 mile run, ate a quick breakfast and on to training. Assigned to 3D2 4th Platoon. C $33.50. 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. Opens in a new window or tab. Company Commander: 1st Lieutenant ROLAND SCHMUCKER. Was anyone with A company 2nd bat. Company Commander: CPT Stanley L. Adsit. Company Commander: 1st Lieutenant CAREY W. GREEN, JR. 194 Recruits Graduated. I met with the CO. 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