Never will forget Fort Polk and so will anyone that been there. I survived 6 months in the bush before WIA. I wonder how many didnt make it back alive from those rosters? The rifle range was located several miles from the barracks. Would it be on the DD214? 158 Recruits Graduated on 15 July 1982. Got to Nam and became 11B for 4 months before I touched a mortar. 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. I was stationed at Ft. Polk and also worked in building 317. 4/1966 3/1969 Basic and AIT Fort Polk Louisiana. I also processed week-end warriors (Reserves and National Guard troops), in summer, 1967, who were assigned to Ft. Polk for their summer training. Landed in Vietnam on August 19th. 3rd bdg for basic training in 1970 July and later i took my ait in north fort A-2-3 Capt Dixon raiders. Spent 14 months working at the AG building as a 71H30 in the coding section for incoming recruits. I am not wild about our politicians either. (photos: U.S. Army). Sometimes, they processed deferrments for some of the guys, so they wouldnt have to go to Vietnam. God Bless. However, I processed records for many guys who were sent to Vietnam. cn. You knew where you were going when you got here. Pozesny was our 1st SGT. Did manage to make E-5 while in the 95th Evacuation Hospital in Danang. 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. My mother and father are now deceased and they had so many questions that never got answered. Our collections include books, yearbooks, magazines, brochures, historical documents, and period articles. Anything from small groups to several greyhound buses. I am certain we took some unnecessary casualties because of that. I was one of the lucky few that escaped Vietnam duty; Being sent to Germany after Russian tanks moved into Czechoslovakia that year. Congratulations for the good luck of staying out of that debacle. (photos: U.S. Army), Completion ofboot camp is a wonderful achievement. I was a kid (like most everyone else) when I arrived from Chicago at Ft. Polk in the fall of 72 (and stayed until 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 was in the Enlisted Records Branch, where I maintained personnel records for permanent party personnel in several basic training and AIT companies. Thank GOD you didnt hit anyone, fool. Copyright 2005-2023 Digital Data Online, Inc. Material on this website is protected by copyright laws of the United States and international treaties. Ironically, I had the records for my basic training company, E-1-2. 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. 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. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. It was preceded by a so-called zero week, aone-week period set aside to give new trainees like myself, at this time known as receptees, an opportunity to acclimate to the new environment. Sgt. 1972 Topics Soldiers--Training of--Louisiana--Fort Polk--Periodicals, . It proved to me that I could take it. I was drafted in Sep 1969 and quickly found myself in a basic training company(C-1-2) at Ft. Polk, LA. We learned how to disassemble and reassemble the weapon, how to load it, how tomaintain it, and how to shoot it with accuracy. Released back to duty in MP Bn and played police MP for remaining tour of duty. I remember that Fort Polk was called Little Vietnam! 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. Start your search today! All the rest E through Z went to Vietnam. I remember his heavy Polish accent. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company D, 15th Battalion, 5th Training Regiment for 1956, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Knox, Kentucky. Probably saved my life. 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. 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. Below: Reception station, Fort Polk, Louisiana(photo: U.S. Army). Did you know that there are four varieties of poisonous snakes in the US? 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. In my training company, trainees came fromdifferent ethnic and social backgrounds and from different regions of the United States. Then my full orders came downback to Tigerland for AIT. 5 in 15 months. Company Commander: CPT Dennis J. O'Driscoll. Took my Basic Training a Polk, South Fort I believe, Mar 1968. 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. Never went to VN, but processed a lot of guys going. thank you lord!!!! Company Commander: Capt. . Hated those low crawls right after chow. Two, we ran and had PT after breakfast. I enlisted in Dallas and was sent to Basic at Ft. Polk in October 67. Basic Training Graduation is going to be one of the most memorable and monumental moments in a service members life. JD, www.semidelicatebalance.com. Your tour reflects many of the same incidents I and many many other 11Bs experienced. LOL. My guess would be in 1970? remember. The report said that he had been complaining of feeling tired, over heating, dizziness and nausea. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Not fun, but a great place to become infantry. That was rough. The CO previously was a NCO infantry soldier in Vietnam and had received a field commission. (source: google.com) Fort Polk is situated in a remote part of the state. Was assigned to E-2-2. First year alot came from cook county Chicago 2nd year it flipped and they were from Orange county LA. I was there in March of 1968 and would like to contact some of the guys in my unit but have forgotten which company. C $40.13. It is a God awful reality at 68 years of age. 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. . If AO was used at Fort Pork I would like to know about it. My basic training was in Company E, First Battalion, Second Training Brigade (E-1-2), from October, 1966 thru January, 1967. Gary, I understand. Below: Drill sergeants inspecting the troops. So, we either worked in the same office, or you worked down the hall from our office. Generally, morale was good. Are you planning a reunion and need assistance? Military Police Army. There are more rocks and trees to give you cover on the ground than there are in the sky. Each platoon contained approximately fifty men. Interesting how your next duty station was based on first letter of last name. I hope they both are still alive. I was the grunt that left the post about Tigerland and Danang. Commenced Training 12 Dec 1966 Show more Ft Polk @2 The. I too have served my country well 17 yrs; 6 mths. Then I went to Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, for AIT. 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. Something went wrong. None of it was near as rough as Polk. The Taxi Driver said. Three years ago at age 66, I was diagnosed with Leukemia which can be caused by Agent Orange. In another 50+ years it will wind up on ebay as a relic? Very unpleasant place. 1967 Co E 1ST Battalion 2nd Brigade Fort Polk Louisiana Army Training Ye. Cool. I was a PAANG soldier so I was extra nice to them so they did not screw up the mortar when I was leveling the mortar. One of my band mates just finished his Army service playing in the band at Fort MacArthur in San Pedro, CA. Sgt Simms was my DI. I was at Ft. Polk, E-1-2, from 10/66 through 01/67 for basic training. I really need to get into touch with someone whom can vouch for me being there for my retirement benefits Oh, and dont forget the time when the DS walked down range to fix one of the automatic targets after we were ordered to unload our M-16s. Everyone knew when we left Knox the end game would be Nam. Rand McNally indexed pocket map undated. Got there about 7:30 pm or so. I work for the DAV 1 day a week driving vets to their medical appointments at the Lebanon VA Hospital in PA. Parks. 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. My brothers name was Gene Edward Cole he was from Oklahoma. Best Shirley McClain I ever met. I, too, have wondered so many times, how many of those guys made it back. You were just one of the many things that made Fort Poke so memorable. He also retired at Fort Polk from the 12th Cav, 5th Infantry Division. We kept running and running just like Forrest Gump. Dont know if this will help, but I hope so. Upon arrival, 04/67, there were no open slots for Combat Medic, and I was offered an opportunity for OJT as a Personnel Specialist. Emilee Smits Lost the use of my right arm below the elbow and lost about a quarter of my left ass cheek. Did you know that I am afraid of snakes? I was assigned a temporary barrack and given light duties. 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). I was at Fort Polk for AIT during July and August 1968, after having completed basic training at Fort Dix, NJ. I never ate a meal so fast, as I did that one . 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. Thank you. Needless to say, I jumped at the chance. Purple Heart didnt mean much when I discovered the loss of my writing ability in my right hand. 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. Trainees were taught how to use the M-16 as a sword. Espesially escape and evasion weekWOW.Bless you sgt.Ramos i pray you made it home ! In fact, I was older than a few of the drill sergeants. A Sergeant woke us up about 4:00 am. Pre-Owned. It was often manufactured or stored in separate locations. Our collection of US Army Basic Training Yearbooks include Fort Benning, Georgia, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Fort Dix, New Jersey, Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and Fort Knox, Kentucky. Went to Vietnam in 71-72 and had an awful tour with the Americal Division in Chu Lai and then Danang. Hard to believe. Does anybody know if they had yearbooks for the AIT Units at Tigerland?? . Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. The day we left Polk he told us to keep our butts down. Of course went to Viet Nam we made up three new Companies for The Big Red One in Viet Nam. Change). Either way, was there to serve my country. Another person, whom you might remember, and worked in our office, was a civilian worker named Viginia M. Walker. Harold Hathcock. 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. Training had begun. The change from civilian to a soldier is accomplished in eight weeks, where the recruit will receive intensive training in the fundamentals of combat. Be the first one to, United States Army Training Center, Infantry, Fort Polk, Louisiana. Fort Dix Basic Training Yearbook 1979 Company C. 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