This relationshipwas far more intense than anything found in an academic setting. I just found out that I am not a baby killer. Had drill Sargent Spain also. Without a cadre of competent and dedicated drill sergeants, such as Drill Sergeant Carter, basic combat training would not have been possible. We kept running and running just like Forrest Gump. Do you want to find pictures of parents or grandparents when they were in school? The Arrny post, originally called Camp Polk, was establish- In AIT I was assigned to Tigerland and was in the Moton-Gators Company. Bastards.. Fort Polk Louisiana 1966. One of my band mates just finished his Army service playing in the band at Fort MacArthur in San Pedro, CA. 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. i was there in 1971 we were sprayed . Rand McNally indexed pocket map undated. 5 in 15 months. The relative calmness of zero week belied what was to follow. 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. Sorry Joe, but I dont know for sure. Company Commander: CPT Dennis J. O'Driscoll. The first team would lay down fire while the second team would advance and then drop and lay down fire for the first team to advance. But you know, weve had so much BS with the lies and half truths concerning Vietnam, I wouldnt doubt it at all. In 1970 it served as a center for basic combat training operations. Nonetheless, everyone was treated the same. The quick build up of US forces in Eurpoe was to deter further Russian aggression. When the VA kept denying you 100% disabitityyou should have gone immediately to your local and state congressmen for action. Landed in Vietnam on August 19th. Was assigned to E-2-2. . 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. NEED HELP WE WERE SPRAYED DURING TRAINING PLEASE CONTACT ME AT jimmyandclaudia@gmail.com thank u jimmy. I, too, made E-5, Spec. This included knowing how to kill. 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. Did you know that Fort Polk has all four varieties? I remember the Stewardess gave us a small paper cup with some liquid that put us out for the entire flight. You were probably there when I came through in Oct. 1966, on a Trailways bus from Houston. Best wishes to all those who served and a big thank you! I hated the Army for that. Was trying to find out in Agent Orange was used in the area while I was training? what year or years was your father at FT POLK as DS? Kinda would have been good to make the 196th transfer to Danang and been there. New set, sent me to Ft. Eustis Va. for transportation school. I ended up in Danang and was on every fire base with in 20 miles. Fort Campbell Basic Training Yearbook 1968 Company C. Roster ane Photos for Recruit Company C, 4th Battalion, 1st Training Brigade for 1968, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Campbell, Kentucky. E-Yearbook.com has a wealth of genealogy information spanning over a century for many schools with full text search. I was now a trainee. None of it was near as rough as Polk. I dont think I could be a foot soldier. 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. E-Yearbook.com will also publish the yearbook images online for people to share and enjoy. I was wounded 02/71 on a patrol working off LZ CENTER. 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. Did see him again until last week. The Where is DS Steel? 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. Fort Polk, Louisiana, is a U.S. Army military base located in western Louisiana. Emilee Smits Assigned to G2/G3 at Hq USARV. 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. My biggest memory of my 18 months there, was the town of Leesville. That is if you lived through Ft. Polk, LA. Below: Trainee platoons (photos: U.S. Army) There were approximately fifty traineesper platoon, each commanded by a drill sergeant. I took the test again and scored exceptionally well. Actually Im a Life Member of the DAV and that is the only organization I belong to. With the war winding down like it was but one can never really figure out the military competely. Pozesny was our 1st SGT. Fort polk Anyone having any information that may help me can E-MAIL ME at Johngoods2@gmail.com thankyou get down and give me 50 !! I was in Echo Co.in S. Ft. and Charlie Co. at N. Ft. TO MIKE CASLEY Thiswas the case for two reasons. I went thru basic from April 20 thru July 1967. I was a little surprised that they were still sending 11Bs to Nam from Polk at the time you were at Tigerland. anyways bro..keep strong know we all did our best and the nurses who kept alot of us alive to this day. 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. 1954 Co B, 63rd Infantry Regiment, 6th Infantry Division, 1963 Co B, 5th Bn, 1st Brigade, 7 October 1963 29 November 1963, 1961 US Army Training Center Yearbook (Fort Leonard Wood, MO), 1963 US Army Training Center Yearbook (Fort Polk, LA), 1970 US Army Training Center Yearbook (Fort Bragg, NC), 1974 US Army Training Center Yearbook (Fort Polk, LA), 1976 United States Army Training Center Fort Dix New Jersey Yearbook, 1977 US Army Training Center Yearbook (Fort Leonard Wood, MO), 1986 US Army Training Center Yearbook (Fort Sill, OK), 1987 US Army Training Center Yearbook (Fort Jackson, SC). December 23, 2018 bill Leave a comment. Privacy was non-existent. 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. Did 10 months and 5 days and went home wounded. 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. I thought they were easier on us in Basic Training. Please take care guys, catch you later. Basic B-5-2 May 68, ait ft Monmouth Nj,then vietnam. About U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016. Couldnt believe the lousy treatment after being treated like crap in basic. Any one wit information or photos my company was Co. E 1st Bde. We did Obstacle Course in 38 Minutes Company B South Fort. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Daddy helped bring the combat trackers to light. It was often manufactured or stored in separate locations. We were immediately immersed into the military culture. I met with the CO. However, I didnt go to Vietnam until 71-72. Then Vietnam. I think my dad was there around the same time you were. ! I think I still owe you 50 pushups sarge !! I get kind of remorse thinking how close i came to getting out of the bush without being wasted or wounded. I know that he did a tour at the British Jungle Warfare School in 1968. Apparently, you and I were in the same building, at the same time, from April, 1967 to November, 1967. Because of that leave, instead of heading to Vietnam, I was assigned back to Ft. Polk. Found your post last night. Fort Jackson Basic Training Yearbook 1969 Company B. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company B, 2nd Battalion, 1st Training Brigade for 1969, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Believe it or not, I have good memories of my time there, the friendships and camaraderie. According to reports six men were arrested on. Our drill sergeants kept us busy. Some were active army; others were serving in the reserves or national guard. 9/11/2018 Previous review. I am not wild about our politicians either. 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'. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. I knew full well that I would not want to be an officer, I just wanted to get out as fast as I could. . Upon arrival, 04/67, there were no open slots for Combat Medic, and I was offered an opportunity for OJT as a Personnel Specialist. Good luck. 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. Us Army. 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! 196th Light Infantry Americal..WIA 5 months later. First Shirt was First Sgt. If you have any questions, ask us on facebook or twitter. He was a good man. Are you From New York? Simms got his orders for Nam after our Graduation. Proud to have been sent there. On Monday morning, January 4, 1971,at around 4:30 A.M., while we were asleep, drill sergeants stormed into the barracks barking out orders demanding that everyone get up, get moving, and quickly fall in for morning formation. Their educational levels ranged from primary school to college graduate. 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. Nice assortment of Montana books and magazines. It wasn't until the 1961 Berlin Crisis that Fort Polk reactivated on a more permanent basis and became an infantry training center in 1962. Hoorah! We reported to Fort Polk April 9, 1967. Yes, I did go to Vung Tau, Vietnam, assigned to 147th Ash co, (Chinook) in flight operations, my point, am not sure, to this day, was it Divine intervention, or just plain good luck, yes, I think the first. Fort Knox Basic Training Yearbook 1977 Company D, 2d Bn, 1TB. All but a handful went to Nam. Below: Trainees at work (photos: U.S. Army). One such camp was Fort Polk located in southwest Louisiana near the bustling towns of DeRidder and Leesville. The Fort Ord Yearbooks contain photographs depicting the transition from civilian to military life, combat and medical training, and various locations around Fort Ord. There was just more of it. I got drafted, as well, 1966-1968. I would like to post the Mar May 1968 Ft. Polk cadre of D-3-2. 3 Embossed,brown Robe Santa Claus Postcard 1909 & More. Welcome to the club, Gary. Would like to hear from anyone who took Basic at Polk starting March 1968. 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. The barracks were not new but the same style we had at Fort Ord at the reception station. I liked Basic Training because all our Drill Sergeants were Black and really made marching fun. Take care. Show more 126 photos . I was stationed at Ft. Polk and also worked in building 317. Does anyone remember a Drill Sergeant Clark? 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. just curious. We can provide you with an electronic version of your yearbook that can assist you with reunion planning. I am glad the DAV worked with you to get what you deserved. All of the guys that were in my company for basic training were National Guard guys from all over the US. I remember we were trained how to assault a hill with fire teams. Basic training with B/2/2. Could have, should have, would have. We were now combat-trained soldiers readyfor our next assignments as members of the United State Army. Received Letter of accommodation from CO and was promoted to PFC there. He had only been there a few months and became very ill. Purple Heart didnt mean much when I discovered the loss of my writing ability in my right hand. 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. I truly Polk helped prepare me for Nam. do you know if they were stll doing AIT for Tigerland training cycles during 1970? 216 Recruits Graduated on 15 March 1968. Fort Benning Basic Training Yearbook 1967 Company A. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company A, 6th Battalion, 2nd Training Brigade for 1967, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Benning, Georgia. To access the 1971 Fort Polk basic combat training graduation book,go to the linknoted below. In those days, Polk was as rough as anything the Marines handed out. Montana A Pictorial History by Boden. They worked with me continually until the VA finally gave in and blinked. I remember that Fort Polk was called Little Vietnam and Tigerland. . A virtual library of Military History. didnt really put into perspective the impact of being at Ft Polk AlT wouold mean then in june-Aug 1970. It encompasses the crucial events, milestones, and, most importantly, the people who make up the class and make it unique. ou made me do pushups in the rain..telling meyoud make me do pushups till You were tired I will make you Superman!! Awful memories of both places and Ill never forget it as hard as I tried. She was almost like a Mom away from home. Big black guy who drank CC and coke every night. Then I was sent to tiger land in May of 71 and I was not even a Grunt. I remember his heavy Polish accent. 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. Dodge High School Yearbook. Opens in a new window or tab. gods speed . Still have my 2nd Training Brigade year book with all DIs. 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. 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. i was in ft.polk in 1971 turn 18 peeling potatoes . 196 Recruits Graduated on 26 February 1972. Private Sparno, the fact is I still remember the sharp, hot, burning shrapnel, frags, on my hands and arms. Please allow additional time if international delivery is subject to customs processing. Hill 270, 350, Maude, the ridge line and others I cant recall. God Bless you, and God Bless America. At Lafayette I boarded a bus that took me to Fort Polk. I was totally scared. I was at Fort Polk Tiger Land March thru May. Please contact me Delivery time is estimated using our proprietary method which is based on the buyer's proximity to the item location, the shipping service selected, the seller's shipping history, and other factors. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. When we lost the Best Barracks the 6th Week. Military Service. Interesting how your next duty station was based on first letter of last name. Fort Dix Basic Training Yearbook 1979 Company C. Roster for Recruit Company C for 1979, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Dix, New Jersey. 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. anyone remember what 1st Sgt Rainwaters first name is? That place was the grinder. Almost sounds like a ditto repeat which i had as well. Looking for old family members and relatives? Marching to and from the rifle range, in full pack and mostly at quick time or double-time pace, was physically demanding work. But you learn its not just about you. It will never help bring back what Ive lost. 4/1966 3/1969 Basic and AIT Fort Polk Louisiana. I understood that after you graduate from OCS you are assigned to one of the combat arms groups; Infantry, Artillery, or Combat Engineers. WIA Feb 21st 71 medevac to Zama Japan from 91st Evac March71 then to Valley Forge Army Hosp. Story of Bau Bang. Each platoon was assigned a barrack, a two-story wooden structure that probably dated back to World War Two. I was in For Polk also, and went to Vietnam as an infantry man and was wounded after 245 days in the bush. Training centers throughout the United States continued to process new, raw meat for the war. 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. Use our online Genealogy Resource to uncover history quickly! Four, we had maybe only 3-4 hours of sleep. All matters pertaining to the operation of the platoon went through him. . I would love to hear any stories if you have them. The change from civilian to a soldier is accomplished in eight weeks, where the recruit will receive intensive training in the fundamentals of combat. And I was fit. But no one openly questioned or challenged the legitimacy of the army as an institution or the demandsimposed on us as trainees. James A. Thomas, III. 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. Then, after basic back to Tigerland. Commenced Training 12 Dec 1966 Show more Ft Polk @2 The. Good luck, Mike. Find 1st Armored Division unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com. U.S. Army Basic Training Yearbook Fort Dix,NJ Company S 2nd BCT Brigade 11/18/66. I prepared discharge paperwork for those exiting the service and also conducted reenlistment orientations for those possessing critical occupational specialties that the army wanted to retain. It also serves as a compilation of the teachers and staff who made your high school years memorable. You were just one of the many things that made Fort Poke so memorable. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. (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. A magnifying glass. A Sergeant woke us up about 4:00 am. Hence, between the platoon and Drill Sergeant Carter there quickly developed a student-teacher relationship. While doing so, I devised and implemented a special processing method for processing in reservists, and got a Army Commendation Medal for it. Do you want to see past girlfriends or boyfriends? Company Commander: CPT Morvin D. Grissom. ME!!! PT usually took place in the morning. I was at Fort Polk, La. 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. 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. I took basic and AIT training at Ft. Polk July-Nov 1971. In 1962, Fort Polk began converting to an infantry training center. I was in the best shape of my life even better than when I played high school and college baseball. P.S. 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. 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. After zero-week, basic training commenced. I met some really gorgeous women there, too. Search the history of over 778 billion 242 Recruits Graduated on 21 February 1964. 10 talking about this. Sustained rate of fire for the M16/M16A1 Rifle is 12-15 rounds per minute. Never forget!! I too was a Personnel Specialist with the Adjutant Generals Office and also assigned to Company A Special Troops. 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