fort polk 1972 yearbook

But bunk and locker drills are simply a means to an end. Awful tour including malaria, food poisoning twice, agent orange residuals resulting in diabetes, and much more. Came back to Ft. Polk, and my MOS was change from 91A10, Medical Corpsman, to 71A10 Personnel Clerk, Adjuant General Bldg, and remained there for the next 15 months. The M-16 became an exercise prop. Best Shirley McClain I ever met. Thank you God! 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. I was in TayNinh, Vietnam in 1969 and that area was the most heavily sprayed with Agent Orange than anywhere in Vietnam. 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. I saw that we had something in common, and wanted to comment. I had taken it before. 9/11/2018 Previous review. The soldier is at once the agent, instrument and object of state violence. -Kenneth T. MacLeish, Below: Trainees at the rifle range. Search for yours at https://militaryyearbookproject.com Military Police Army. I worked in the Enlisted Personnel Records Branch, Military Personnel Division, Adjutant General Section. LT BAT, John Roppelt. 1972 Topics Soldiers--Training of--Louisiana--Fort Polk--Periodicals, . Your story perked up my ears as soon as I saw Fort Polk. Kinda would have been good to make the 196th transfer to Danang and been there. Fort Polk is the only Combat Training Center that also trains and deploys combat units. Did BCT at Polk Sep 67 to late Nov 67. Army Veteran. Did you know her? D 2 1 BCT Fort Polk, LA. 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. 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 was wounded in February of 72 about three to five clicks west of Firebase Maude which is south of Danang about 5 miles. Company Commander: 1st Lieutenant ROLAND SCHMUCKER. Our office supervisor was, if my memory serves me correct, was 1LT. I was the grunt that left the post about Tigerland and Danang. The location of the graduation is also shown below. PT usually took place in the morning. 1955 Co A, 18-3 Ft Dix, NJ. I remember a Drill Sergeant Burdett, tall thin man, very quite and not too mean. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company D, 15th Battalion, 5th Training Regiment for 1956, United States Army Basic Training, 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. Did not matter what your MOS was going to be. Virginia was a really wonderful older woman, who really cared for the Army personnel who worked in her office. would love to know if hes alive and ok. Bob Warden bigbadbob345@yahoo.com. My father was a WW11 Disabled Combat Veteran and knew exactly what was upsetting me. All personnel providing training were active duty military. I am his daughter looking for information. We were now using the M-16 and not the M-14 we were trained on in Basic Training. My DI was Sgt. After being sworn-in at Ft Lee, NJ, we were taken to JFK & boarded a commercial charter 707. Where is DS Steel? Ending up 11-C but did the same duty as 11-B except we carried a 81mm mortar and an M-16. My job was in the Adjutant Generals office in Building 317, as well. The post encompasses approximately 198,000 acres. 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. We kept running and running just like Forrest Gump. Only when I went to AIT were there guys going to the Regular Army. One, we ran in the morning before breakfast. After basic at Ft Knox i was sent to Ft Polk Tigerland for AIT(11Bravo) in Aug 1970 for 9 weeks. That was the first time I ever heard about agent orange being used at Fort Polk. I enlisted in Dallas and was sent to Basic at Ft. Polk in October 67. Had 1st Sgt Rainwater.. Home; About. The Fifth Training Brigade, Company E--Second Battalion. Polk's Great Falls Directory 1965, 1982, 1986, 1988, 1983, 1999. (photos: U.S. Army). pvt.james c,johnson. Dodge High School Yearbook. For the next 12 years, more soldiers were shipped to Vietnam from Fort Polk than from any other American training base. Was a 71H30 (Personnel Specialist) with Adjutant Generals office in building 317. 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. D Company, 5th Battalion, 1st Brigade, 2nd Platoon, D-5-1 U.S. Army Basic Combat Training, Ft. Lewis, Washington By 1968, Fort Polk was a leading source of soldiers trained in its advanced infantry school nick-named Tigerland. 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 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. Seen alot of bad things some by KIA to many WIA. The bunks contained no safety rails nor did the bunks have ladders tofacilitate access tothe upper bunk. The U.S. Army has spent considerable time, effort, and money on locating, identifying, and inventorying thousands of archaeological sites on Fort Polk and the property owned by the U.S. Forest Service where the army trains. Pre-Owned. Thiswas the case for two reasons. 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. Was the enlistment officer at Ft Polk reception station 2/65 to 1/67. I wonder how many didnt make it back alive from those rosters? It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It no longer made a difference to me that there were no partitions between the toilets. 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. (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. The day we left Polk he told us to keep our butts down. Go ARMY! Welcome home Brother. If anyone remembers my brother or this incident I would really like to talk. 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! Was drafted 30 minutes after completing undergraduate degree requirements at Texas Tech. Which I found out afterwards, why! Send a jpeg picture to me and I will post it. Anyone want to email me, I will answer you. He was pissed because, as he said, he had to be there to feed us recruits. All of us took our participation in the program seriously. Army -- Records and correspondence, Soldiers -- Louisiana -- Fort Polk -- Registers, Soldiers -- Training of -- Louisiana -- Fort Polk -- Periodicals, Military training camps -- Louisiana -- Fort Polk -- Periodicals, Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). THANK FOR THE REPLAY I WAS IN POLK FROM JAN/ TO JULY DO U KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT AN GENT ORANGE BEING USED AT POLK. Company Commander: CPT James W. Matthews. The change from civilian to a soldier is accomplished in eight weeks, where the recruit will receive intensive training in the fundamentals of combat. Company Commander: CPT Stanley L. Adsit. The Film/Digital Notes contain a description of the microfilm or microfiche numbers. Needless to say, I jumped at the chance. 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. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. Pays to be smart!!! It indicates, "Click to perform a search". We were trained in Infantry and the 81mm mortar in AIT. Relive homecoming, prom, graduation, and other moments on campus captured in yearbook pictures. He would have served from April 68-April 71. A welcome surprise on my final day at Polk. My drill sergeants name was Senior Drill Sergeant Jimmy L. Carter. Search the history of over 778 billion Daddy also worked with G3 and Land management on Fort Polk. Nice assortment of Montana books and magazines. 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. Upon check in, there were no slots available for medics, so I was offered the opportunity to do OJT as a records clerk. Another person, whom you might remember, and worked in our office, was a civilian worker named Viginia M. Walker. Search for Classmates, Friends, and Family in one. Uploaded by ou made me do pushups in the rain..telling meyoud make me do pushups till You were tired I will make you Superman!! What a horrible place to receive training for survival. All of the guys that were in my company for basic training were National Guard guys from all over the US. I love all my brothers who participated in the Southeast Asian War Games. I would eventually end up on aircraft carriers deployed in the South China Sea and beyond." Jeff Manthos . Trainees were taught how to fire the M-16from different positions(all of which were awkward). Was assigned to E-2-2. 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. Military History and Ephemera Collections. I enlisted and was sent to basic at Ft. Bragg, NC. October 1972 "Attached is a photo of my Navy bootcamp company taken October 1972about halfway through basic. We arrived in busses and were assigned to barracks. Call 337-531-1955/1956. Thank you. On graduation day Sgt Rainwater made us clean our M-16s over and over saying they were dirty until late in the evening, making many of us miss our flight connections to go home, knowing we were going to Vietnam. Generally, morale was good. I was at Ft. Polk in 1968. 5 in 15 months. Troops. I am glad the DAV worked with you to get what you deserved. if any info please contact me. If you reside in an EU member state besides UK, import VAT on this purchase is not recoverable. Helping Military Personnel, Veterans, Families, and Descendants Discover More About Their Service. 1971 Ft. From 1972 until 1987, Fort Polk hosted the 1st Battalion, 40th Armor Regiment. I, too, have wondered so many times, how many of those guys made it back. I was at Fort Polk for AIT during July and August 1968, after having completed basic training at Fort Dix, NJ. Montana A Pictorial History by Boden. United States Army Training Center Armor Fort Knox Kentucky yearbook Feb 6 1972. Interesting Tigerland was still operating as it was. I just found out that I am not a baby killer. Bedford. Both were extremely nice people to work for, making my job a whole lot easier. Privacy was non-existent. I left Fork Polk on July 15, 1967. I think I trained in South Ft. Polk. The company that printed my 1968 yearbook was WALSWORTH, Marceline, Missori. All in all, things could have been much worse for this 1969 draftee. I would like to say however that I wish I would have known him. There were frequent inspections. 1972 ARMY Fort Polk YEARBOOK - Company B, 5th Battalion, First BCT Briga. This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. It began with a jolt. Todd Scheuerman, I am looking for a fellow Sargent that I went through training with in 1967 with a man (odam) if spelled right. We all knew that we were going to Vietnam after training and we were also reminded by the training instructors every day. I left Fort Polk in 1967. In October 1974, Fort Polk became the new home of the 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized), and basic training and AIT started being phased out. When he was a DS at Fort Polk, he couldnt stay away from Vietnam. About 1:30 am, we went to a supply room, got a sheet, pillow, and blanket, and was marched to a barracks. Lost the use of my right arm below the elbow and lost about a quarter of my left ass cheek. C $72.72. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Sometime in December 1970 the army ordered me to report to Fort Polk, Louisiana for basic combat training (BCT). Anniston Alabama. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. I was assigned to Company A, Special Troops, as you were. Most of the time in AIT we had to run everywhere. I think my dad was there around the same time you were. Went to Fort Polk after doing basic at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Start your search today! I never ate a meal so fast, as I did that one . Went to Fort Rucker from AIT for 90 days OJT then was sent to Fort Riley for 18 Months then was shipped to Korea may of 73 stayed i the Army for 20 Years retired July of 91. At the time the U. S. Army required that all enlisted personnel successfully complete BCT. 870-318-5404 I might recognize their names, but I can not recall specific names or what platoon I was in . Who knows? If this was your training company I would be glad to send you the pictures of the cadre. Damn was it hot. Contained herein are commentsdescribing theprocess. Want to find out what hairstyle was popular in the 1920s? Not fun, but a great place to become infantry. Date: Country: State: Montana City: Provenance: It spent a few years post World War II as inactive, until the 3rd Armored Division was reactivated in 1947, and became the US Army Training Center, Armor (USATCA), in 1956. I work for the DAV 1 day a week driving vets to their medical appointments at the Lebanon VA Hospital in PA. Sims in the 2nd Training Bn 1968? Each platoon contained approximately fifty men. I ended up in Danang and was on every fire base with in 20 miles. My brothers name was Gene Edward Cole he was from Oklahoma. Dodge High School Yearbook. Fort Polk has quite a few dead zones actually, mostly in the training areas. (source: google.com) Fort Polk is situated in a remote part of the state. I was then shipped to north fork to perform kp for a few weeks while the quartermaster and signal battalion was preparing to embark for Vietnam. After those preliminary orders for Fort Ord I had an interview with the OCS officers, maybe a Lt. Col, and 2 Majors? So I guess I was too late for the soldier youre looking for. Youre going to have to know what Brigade,Battalion and Company he was in, Basic Training Company or AIT, I was a Drill Sgt. During the Vietnam War, Fort Polk was known as the "Home of the Combat Infantryman" due to the realistic basic and combat training taught there. Fort Sill Graduation Dates . In 1970 it served as a center for basic combat training operations. Hope your duty was better. We all managed to get along. Fort Polk changed from a Continental Army Command (CONARC) post in July 1975 and became a Forces Command (FORSCOM) member. Im trying to gather photos etc. Our training day commenced at around 5:30 AM with revelry and ended at dusk to the sound of retreat. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company D, 2nd Battalion, 1st Training Brigade for 1977, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Knox, Kentucky. The training we received at the infamous TigerLand was good. for basic training in 1966. In 1962, Fort Polk began converting to an infantry training center. My basic training was in Company E, First Battalion, Second Training Brigade (E-1-2), from October, 1966 thru January, 1967. I was at South Fort for Basic and North Fort for AIT. The entire company participated. 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. I survived but the memories will linger forever. The 1st Sgt was known as Pineapple. In AIT I was assigned to Tigerland and was in the Moton-Gators Company. To further reinforce the immersion process,for the first four weeks we were confinedto the post. I was a little surprised that they were still sending 11Bs to Nam from Polk at the time you were at Tigerland. The quick build up of US forces in Eurpoe was to deter further Russian aggression. I went to Infantry AIT at Ft. McLellan, AL, then jump school at Ft. Benning, then Special Forces Training Group at Ft. Bragg. I could barely run when I got drafted, but they made me into a lean and mean fighting machine. Still have my 2nd Training Brigade year book with all DIs. just curious. I was drafted April 20th or 21st, 66 and sent to Ft Polk for basic training. I went to Ft. Ord, CA as 11C and then to Benning as 11B, then Nam Jan 1969. Women's Army Corps. 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. Charlie Company Vietnam 1966-1972 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division. We were now combat-trained soldiers readyfor our next assignments as members of the United State Army. Opens in a new window or tab. Basic Training Graduation is going to be one of the most memorable and monumental moments in a service members life. JD, www.semidelicatebalance.com. 211 Recruits Graduated on 22 October 1967. I get kind of remorse thinking how close i came to getting out of the bush without being wasted or wounded. Permanent Party with Company A Special Troops. the war was winding down big time when I was WIA Feb.1971. . Stationed at Fort Polk from 11/65 to 11/67. Copyright 2005-2023 Digital Data Online, Inc. Material on this website is protected by copyright laws of the United States and international treaties. Basic traing Fort Polk, LA 1974 Basic training! 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. Parks. After arriving at Fort Polk, actual training did not immediately begin. While much of our collections have focused on the United States Navy, we also have significant . They bused us to Fort Polk and upon arrival low crawled us about one half block to our company. After my training at Polk I went to Ord then to Benning. Our collections include books, yearbooks, magazines, brochures, historical documents, and period articles. jbroppelt@gmail.com, greatly appreciate, thank you. Did a year in the Infantry while in Vietnam and was wounded 6 months after I arrived. Best wishes to all those who served and a big thank you! Hated those low crawls right after chow. A magnifying glass. To aid in the learning process, we needed to be attentive at all times to what was being taught. toddsherman1948@gmail Did you know that Fort Polk has all four varieties? When someone would ask where did you go for AIT? When you responded Fort Polk, there was always some kind of crazy comment. Company Commander: CPT Barry Shelton Sprouse. I was with CoA, 3rd Bn, 3rd Bde, Jan-Feb 1967. In making the difficult transformation from civilian to soldier you have written a chapter of the story it tells. 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. James A. Thomas, III. 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. Released back to duty in MP Bn and played police MP for remaining tour of duty. Right out of high school. (source: google.com) Fort Polk is situated in a remote part of the state. They were in such great shape. E-Yearbook.com can help you with scanning and providing access to yearbook images for promotional materials and activities. Regardless of any progress made in the countrys educational institutions, the Armys business is success in war and the Army cannot safely neglect any subject that experience has shown to be important to that success. General Dwight D. Eisenhower. That is if you lived through Ft. Polk, LA. 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. Welcome to the club, Gary. Copyright 2005-2023 Digital Data Online, Inc. Material on this website is protected by copyright laws of the United States and international treaties. I contacted a warrant officer on post and was told I would have to take the test again as there were no results in my file. Below: Drill sergeants inspecting the troops. 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). Thanks. thank you lord!!!! I went thru basic from April 20 thru July 1967. After basic, I was shipped to Ft. Sam Houston, in Texas, for medic training. WIA Feb 21st 71 medevac to Zama Japan from 91st Evac March71 then to Valley Forge Army Hosp. 1972 US Army Infantry Training Center Fort Polk Louisiana LA Yearbook 4th Condition: Used Price: US $19.99 Buy It Now Add to cart Add to Watchlist Returns accepted Ships from United States Shipping: FREE Economy Shipping | See details Located in: Hatboro, Pennsylvania, United States Delivery: Estimated between Thu, Dec 22 and Thu, Dec 29 to 23917 I was at Fort Polk in June July and August 1966. Think it was 2 weeks pass home before going to the Nam as 11BRAVO. Private Sparno, the fact is I still remember the sharp, hot, burning shrapnel, frags, on my hands and arms. Won the Barracks 5 weeks in a row. Hence, between the platoon and Drill Sergeant Carter there quickly developed a student-teacher relationship. Got an Army Commendation Medal for that. One of the Drill Sergeants in our company was Staff Sergeant Harry J. Odom. I hope you keep searching and I wish you my best. LOL. 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. I took the test again and scored exceptionally well. I was in B-4-1. Opens in a new window or tab. Navy Nursing. Polk County School Records 1890-1979 U.S. Yearbooks Name Index MyHeritage Polk County, Florida, 1900 school census : from records of the Board of Public Instructions [sic] in Tallahassee, Florida Family History Library Student & Faculty Lakeland High School, 1925, 1926 US Gen Web Archives She trained me how to do my job, and was always so supportive, as I learned. He also did 3 tours in Vietnam as well. I also know it has been a struggle for a lot of you vets to find peace. NEED HELP WE WERE SPRAYED DURING TRAINING PLEASE CONTACT ME AT jimmyandclaudia@gmail.com thank u jimmy. October 1972 Yearbook. Norman Davis, Jr. We had numerous clerks in that office. Military Careers. We all became 11Cs. Every month, we always checked to see if our names were on that months roster. The Drill Sargent kept lined up all night that 1st day. 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. And NO, we could not see what the snake was doing, as we were ordered to face forward and look directly at the soldiers head in front of us. Revisit your fraternity or sorority and see familiar places. I, too, made E-5, Spec. The training center covers more than 199,000 acres 4311 square milesj in picturesque Kisatchie National Forest. I came home pretty beaten up and didnt ever want to deal with politicians again. Thanks Mike, but I really can not remember my DIs names. 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. In reality, however, it was part of a calculated strategy meant to quickly instill discipline and thereby help us become better soldiers. 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 am certain we took some unnecessary casualties because of that. There are more rocks and trees to give you cover on the ground than there are in the sky. I understood that after you graduate from OCS you are assigned to one of the combat arms groups; Infantry, Artillery, or Combat Engineers. Went to Vietnam in 71-72 and had an awful tour with the Americal Division in Chu Lai and then Danang. Too many moves since then Ive lost whatever pics and paperwork that I had. Obtained port calls and extracts from morning reports for AWOLs. I guess I thought I was tough enough but soon realized that I wasnt. dd. Strange journey but I survived the Nam to live the Dream I living now! We arrived at Ft Polk around 1AM Aug.~Nov 67. Allan, did you work in the 1st wing of building 317? He was responsible for the platoon and had authority to issue orders. Each of us was issued bedding. If AO was used at Fort Pork I would like to know about it. Revisit your fraternity or sorority and see familiar places. Military Service. I was a NG training in Infantry Mortar. (LogOut/ We and our partners share information on your use of this website to help improve your experience. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. I was now a trainee. 4/1966 3/1969 Basic and AIT Fort Polk Louisiana. Levied to Vietnam May of 1970. In AIT I had 2 regular army guys on my 81mm mortar team. Got to Nam and became 11B for 4 months before I touched a mortar. Your country's customs office can offer more details, or visit eBay's page on, Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, United States. 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. No protected images or material on this website may be copied or printed without express authorization. I thought they were easier on us in Basic Training. 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. I dont remember too muchgetting head shaved, uniforms, etc. 1972-1974, 01B, USAISC-White Sands Missle Range , United States Army Information Systems Command (USAISC) Service Years. Search the history of over 778 billion kk x DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY HEADQUARTERS US ARMY TRAINING CENTER, INFANTRY AND FORT POLK Fort Polk, Louisiana 71459 This book is for you. Was a step up. My platoon had a corporal, but he was outside the chain of command. C $33.50. Also the post mentioned the Danang experiences and the atmosphere of the withdraw of troops from Nam at that time. His Name was Wiley Clark. 238 Recruits Graduated on 8 August 1979. web pages I have lost touch with him. Traineesreceived instruction on various facets of soldiering. Do you want to see past girlfriends or boyfriends? Hey, Joe, Anything from small groups to several greyhound buses. With Yearbook.org, you can join your class list to receive reunion and alumni event updates, find yearbooks, and search for alumni Select your class year. Mine was Ft. Ord. If you have any questions, ask us on facebook or twitter. Training was rigorous, intense and comprehensive. Trainees were taught how to use the M-16 as a sword. 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 Fort McClellan in Anniston, Alabama 1972-1974, 1976-1977. The United States Army Armor School began in 1940 as the Armored Force School and Replacement Center at Fort Knox, Kentucky. 1971 Basic Training Graduation Book, Fort Polk, Louisiana To access the content of this book, scroll down. About U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016. My guess would be in 1970? Made SP5 in 18 months. Do you want to find pictures of parents or grandparents when they were in school? Thank you for your post. Proud to have been sent there. i was there in 1971 we were sprayed . Daddy helped bring the combat trackers to light. Helping others to find their Boot Camp yearbooks and Platoon Photos. It made a difference the TIGERLAND training an edge perhaps over others. 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