When he was a DS at Fort Polk, he couldnt stay away from Vietnam. Documents Needed Your Soldier will first be assigned to a "reception company," which is a precursor to training. Appreciate any info you have. Most Soldiers adapt quickly to their new lives. Retrieved from https://jts.amedd.army.mil/assets/docs/policies/MRT-DoDI-1322-24.pdf, Gatchell, B. Goto https://www.armygamehub.com tocreate your account, you mustcontact your recruiter orRecruiting Center and ask for the On the one hand, it is a major, active military installation that plays a vital role in the defense of the nation. All got Post Privileges except that winner got Off Post Privileges. Navy Personnel: All Navy personnel must sign in with their assigned command. The company that printed my 1968 yearbook was WALSWORTH, Marceline, Missori. Assigned to G2/G3 at Hq USARV. From there I was sent to Key West, Florida, then Germany and home. If you have any photos and wouldnt mind sharing, I would really appreciate it. Thanks Mike, but I really can not remember my DIs names. The Fort Sam Houston base guide has information for service members and families. BTW, you should be able to get a copy of your service records from the Veterans Service Records section of the National Archives, if youve not already done that. Still would like to connect with Jan Cole. Travel and meal tickets will be provided. Thanks. I hope they both are still alive. Broad military subjects including the seven core Army values; leave and pass policies; privately owned vehicles policy; pay and allowances; service obligation; allotments; survivor benefits; and Service member's Group Life Insurance. We hope this site provides you with helpful information about the Army and also gives you an opportunity to share the many reasons that led you to become a member of our proud team. I was at Fort Polk Tiger Land March thru May. *During HPCON C, 100% ID card checks are in effectat all gates for the driver and all passengers aged 17 years and older. (n.d.)Army.mil. Retrieved from https://www.boundtree.com/university/trauma/military-use-of-chest-seals-and-tourniquets-lessons-for-ems, Newman, L. (2013, July 19). I am glad the DAV worked with you to get what you deserved. The training we received at the infamous TigerLand was good. Maybe I can get some answers to the questions thay they had. Learn Army tasks in a fun andinteractive game environment. just missed going to Danang for base security by one patrol as the war was winding down. Two three-week resident courses of instruction in Army-specific Chaplain duties. I believe todays young persons should be required (Like Israel) to give their country two years. Better trained than the other AIT 11Bs I think. I later that year went back to the Academy and became a Drill Sgt. I was with CoA, 3rd Bn, 3rd Bde, Jan-Feb 1967. I remember we were trained how to assault a hill with fire teams. The doctor will give them proper health care. Any one wit information or photos my company was Co. E 1st Bde. Needless to say, I jumped at the chance. A lot of older Soldiers (recruiters included) know Fort Sam to be a "party place." It is no longer like that. If anyone remembers my brother or this incident I would really like to talk. He was a soldiers soldier and died from agent orange last year. Nonprescription drugs or drug paraphernalia, Weapons of any type, including pocket knives, Cigarettes/tobacco products/vaping paraphernalia, Valid driver's license or current state identification card, A direct deposit form from your checking account signed by a bank official, or the name, address, account number and routing number of your financial institution (if applicable), Original or certified copies of your marriage certificate, divorce decree or separation order (if applicable), Original or certified copies of birth certificates of children under 18; affidavit of support from parents; court documents and direct deposit forms if ordered to pay spousal and/or child support (if applicable), Proof of citizenship (if you were not born in the United States), If you are married to a service member in the military, you need to have the name, Social Security number and military address of your spouse, Copies of your lease agreement or rental contract for any dependents residing outside of government quarters (if applicable), Original or certified ROTC documentation (if applicable), Original college transcripts; GED or high school diploma, Computer resources are limited at Fort Sam Houston and students that have personal computers are. Submit a request for information3630 Stanley Road # 301Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234. How funny is that? Welcome to the Family!!! The doctors will contact the Chain of Command (your Soldiers Commander/1SG) if they think it`s necessary. Your email address will not be published. Might clean up the Gimmee segment of our population. Anything from small groups to several greyhound buses. jbroppelt@gmail.com, greatly appreciate, thank you. remember. My basic training was in Company E, First Battalion, Second Training Brigade (E-1-2), from October, 1966 thru January, 1967. This would more adequately prepare them for the urgency and rigor of the final phase. From then until World War I, it was the largest post in the Army. The missions vary widely. I was in the Lancaster PAANG for 21 years. Arrived at Polk for basic in summer 66, C-4-1, Charging Charlie. Once you arrive at JBSA-Randolph, report to your Commander Support Staff (CSS) with your sealed records. Virginia was a really wonderful older woman, who really cared for the Army personnel who worked in her office. Fort Sam Houston Training Support Center. Does anyone out there have any pictures that they may have taken while at Tiger Land during that time frame. The rehearsal allowed the two countries to strengthen joint tactics before engaging in combined joint patrols outside Manbij, Syria. My brothers name was Gene Edward Cole he was from Oklahoma. All of the guys that were in my company for basic training were National Guard guys from all over the US. Thank you for your service. Upon graduating from TIGERLAND one of two duty stations were assigned. 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. I just found out that I am not a baby killer. Everything else (PT, dumping bags, approachability of DS) is completely depending on the culture of the Company. You will receive a schedule of required in-processing appointments including your date to attend the Newcomers Orientation briefing. However, we never really put that into practice in Vietnam. Official websites use .milA .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization. Was trying to find out in Agent Orange was used in the area while I was training? The Drill Sargent kept lined up all night that 1st day. The CO previously was a NCO infantry soldier in Vietnam and had received a field commission. How much free time will my new Soldier have during advance individual training (AIT)?Soldiers duty day ends at approximately 1800 (6pm) each day, free time may increase as they progress through their training.Will the Army change my son or daughter?Yes. Each phase must be taken sequentially. The student`s focus here at the AMEDD Center & School should be discipline, teamwork, basic Soldier skills, tactical medical doctrine, But please keep sending them letters anyway! The AIT training schedule is demanding and time for visits is limited. Im trying to gather photos etc. Daddy also worked with G3 and Land management on Fort Polk. Thank you so much. The Combat Medic Specialist Training Program (CMSTP) is the largest medical training program in the U.S. Army, training up to 6,000 students per year. Interesting they dont list ssn anymore for good reason. You will likely get phone privileges on Sundays after red cycle from what I remember. One one occasion took a plane load of TIGERLAND graduates to SEATAC in Seattle where they got on another plane to VN. JBSA-Randolph: 210-652-1848/210-652-1849, As part of the 502nd Air Base Wing and the 802nd Force Support Squadron, the JBSA-Military & Family Readiness Centers incorporate Airman & Family Readiness, Army Community Service (ACS) and Fleet & Family Support providing a full range of programs and services to support mission readiness. Arrived at Fort Polk for Basic 25 Feb. 1971 E-2-2, it was 70 degrees compared to Chicago at 4 Degrees below a welcome change. There is no reception company. Anyone want to email me, I will answer you. Other than for authorized activities such as military exchanges and Morale, Welfare and Recreation sites, the United States Department of Defense does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. Find out more information about your Basic Training locations. There are more rocks and trees to give you cover on the ground than there are in the sky. Army.mil. All items must fit into the Army Future Soldier bag or small airline approved "carry on" suitcase or gym bag. Assigned to 3D2 4th Platoon. An OSUT can easily be taught with a mixture of civilian and military instructors in order to keep the academic level high enough to consistently pass the NREMT, and also sharpen the Soldiers in other important areas such as leadership and advanced combat skills. Go big or go home (in a body bag). Please welcome our newest Future Soldiers. Military (Active, Reserve, National Guard, family member, retiree) Troops. 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. Learn, Army Fort Sam Houston is home to more than 36,000 active duty and DOD civilians; 48,000 family members; and 76,000 retirees. As part of the 502nd Air Base Wing and the 802nd Force Support Squadron, the JBSA-Military & Family Readiness Centers incorporate Airman & Family Readiness, Army Community Service (ACS) and Fleet & Family Support providing a full range of programs and services to support mission readiness. 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. Completed Infantry AIT at Fort Polk in July of 1971. If you do not hear from your Soldier please refer to the Battalion home pages.What happens first when my Soldier gets to the post?Your Soldier will first be assigned to a "reception company," which is a precursor to training. 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. Awful memories of both places and Ill never forget it as hard as I tried. Awful tour including malaria, food poisoning twice, agent orange residuals resulting in diabetes, and much more. that guy was terrific to us. None of it was near as rough as Polk. The warrant officer told me that there was a school opening at Fort Wolters three weeks after graduation from AIT and that I would have to speak to the CO and request that he hold me over. 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. No suppliments or over the counter drugs. 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. She worked there long before I got there, whe was still working there when I left. Chaplain. Those being shipped out were processed by some of my buddies in Company A, Sp. 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. 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. I took Basic at Polk in fall 67, traaining Company B-4-1. A four-week resident course that teaches non-combatant common core skills such as map reading, military customs and courtesies, operations in field conditions and combat survival. Maricris C. McLane). Training Locations A two-week course that focuses on Army writing and correspondence. 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. Did you know that Fort Polk has all four varieties? New set, sent me to Ft. Eustis Va. for transportation school. Sorry Joe, but I dont know for sure. JBSA - Fort Sam Houston Harry Wurzbach Rd. The 1st Sgt was known as Pineapple. I would like to say however that I wish I would have known him. Received Letter of accommodation from CO and was promoted to PFC there. in that specific career field. Spent 14 months working at the AG building as a 71H30 in the coding section for incoming recruits. He would have served from April 68-April 71. All visitors 18 years or older must present a picture ID card. I fast-tracked to the whiskey side and was lucky enough to only get stuck in reception for about 4 days. We were taken to the mess hall for some grub. Orientation, Recruiting I was in Echo Co.in S. Ft. and Charlie Co. at N. Ft. TO MIKE CASLEY JBSA-Lackland, Texas78236. Retrieved from https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2018/10/25/new-army-research-institute-will-focus-on-soldier-and-squad-performance/, Tan, M. (2016, April 25). In Advanced Individual Training (AIT), you'll learn the skills needed to perform your military occupational specialty. Army.mil. Support, Bring change of underwear: (male - briefs, female - briefs and bras) white, black or neutral, no thongs, Bring feminine sanitary items (1 week supply), Antiperspirant/deodorant (stick, non-aerosol only), Disposable/safety shaving razor (non-electric), Shower shoes (all rubber open-toed flip-flops), Comb, brush, hair accessories (black or matching hair color) Hair color must be natural, w/o color or dyes, Government-issues photo ID card / Social Security Card / Proof of Citizenship (if required), Marriage certificate, family birth certificates, and their SSN (if married or legally supporting), Childhood and adolescent immunization records if available, Copies of lease documentation or rental contract (if required). According to Todd South in his Army Times article (2018), these new developments will lead to mitigating injury and interventions to increase resilience and longevity of the soldier and squad (para. For the next 12 years, more soldiers were shipped to Vietnam from Fort Polk than from any other American training base. Attendance is required for Chaplains and Chaplain Candidates who have no prior Army officer training. Fort Sam Houston is one of the military posts operated by the US Army in San Antonio. Sunday. Herbicides were not used there. Then, after basic back to Tigerland. Thanks. If you have your NREMT-B already, make sure you TAKE COPIES of your EMT card and your current CPR card. Also the post mentioned the Danang experiences and the atmosphere of the withdraw of troops from Nam at that time. Joe 196th Light Infantry Americal Div. Off to Vietnam Jan 1969 assigned to 9th Regiment 25th ID. Due to ongoing uniform shortages at Fort Sam Houston, students are strongly recommended to make arrangements for uniforms prior to arriving at the BOLC course. One of the skills tested is making and using an improvised chest seal that is seen on puncture injuries to the upper torso. Your email address will not be published. Most of the time in AIT we had to run everywhere. DSN: 471-1211. The 323rd Army Band - "Fort Sam's Own" and the U.S. Air Force's Band of the West will perform during the day, . anyone remember what 1st Sgt Rainwaters first name is? its an old saying but welcome home! The Fort Sam Houston Museum tells the story of Fort Sam Houston from its beginning in 1845 as the Post at San Antonio to the present day. Upon arrival, 04/67, there were no open slots for Combat Medic, and I was offered an opportunity for OJT as a Personnel Specialist. First time with a grunt buddy, second time with my wife and 3 sons, and the last time I went alone. All of them had great singing voices and I loved singing the songs while we were marching. Went to Vietnam in 71-72 and had an awful tour with the Americal Division in Chu Lai and then Danang. 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. Please welcome our newest Future Soldiers, Training Locations you take in life. Please contact me The JBSAPersonal Property Processing Officewill help keep your move on schedule. never forget my time at fort polk.. co c 1st bn 5th bde 3rd plt. Bring a copy of immunization records or proof of immunity as well as medical and dental records, to include a copy of a well woman exam completed within the past 12 months (if applicable). Joint Base San Antonio - Army Support Activity We are the Army's Home Will my son, daughter, friend or family member(also referred to as Soldier or Service member)be able to call home?Yes, Soldiers have phone call privileges. In most cases, your training will be conducted in two phases. in_wasted_training_dollars_officials_say, Meenach, D. (2015, April 30). 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. EMAIL: usarmy.knox.usarec.mbx.fs-family@mail.mil In accordance with the Manbij Roadmap and Manbij Security Principles, U.S. and Turkish military forces continue to work together to ensure security and stability in the region. LT BAT, E-mail: fshmuseum@gmail.com. On Monday, June 28, 2021, the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence will conduct a pilot graduation for 14 Soldiers graduating from the 68P Radiology Specialists Course before making the final. Retrieved from https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2016/04/25/millennials-may-need-drill-sgts-beyond-basic-army-says/, Vergun, D. (2018, September 5). My basic training was in Company E, First Battalion, Second Training Brigade (E-1-2), from October, 1966 thru January, 1967. Battalion, What You'll 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. Will my new Soldier be paid while at advance individual training (AIT)?Yes. There is no reception battalion. Telephone. He was pissed because, as he said, he had to be there to feed us recruits. 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. 1. Many of us hopped on busses to Dallas Love Field to catch airplanes home. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. I understood that after you graduate from OCS you are assigned to one of the combat arms groups; Infantry, Artillery, or Combat Engineers. He was a little squirt and I was 6 2 and weighted 190 lbs. the old saying goes like this: I left the Nam but the Nam has not left me. OpenMonday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All service members should report to the housing office at your assigned installation upon arrival. - it's just us training. 3171 Zinn Road, building 1161 You'll also gain the discipline and work ethic to help you no matter what path for Future Soldier Training System account, Future Soldier Training What to Bring I turned 21 at Tiger Land. We arrived in busses and were assigned to barracks. I went to Infantry AIT at Ft. McLellan, AL, then jump school at Ft. Benning, then Special Forces Training Group at Ft. Bragg. They will enjoy reading about the happenings at home, and your words of encouragement are priceless to them.Is my Soldier able to attend religious services while in training?Yes, Soldiers may attend any of several religious services. Was drafted 30 minutes after completing undergraduate degree requirements at Texas Tech. i was in ft.polk in 1971 turn 18 peeling potatoes . NEED HELP WE WERE SPRAYED DURING TRAINING PLEASE CONTACT ME AT jimmyandclaudia@gmail.com thank u jimmy. 1972. Almost sounds like a ditto repeat which i had as well. With that decision out of the way I really paid attention to all my training. He was one of two Drill Sergeants assigned to my Fourth Platoon. I was drafted April 20th or 21st, 66 and sent to Ft Polk for basic training. Please take care guys, catch you later. I do seem to remember that my time there started out pretty darn hot and muggy. Mon-Fri 0715-1600 . Not to exceed $100 in cash, travelers checks or money orders, Checkbook and/or ATM card with access to direct deposit account for military pay (must have active account accessed within the last 6 months). Believe it or not, I have good memories of my time there, the friendships and camaraderie. Contact me at john3351@comcast.net if you have any insights on the use of agent orange at Polk. You'll live in an Army barracks, eat in an Army dining facility and begin to learn the Army values and ways. Make arrangements with your Soldier as they near this time.What if I have an emergency where I absolutely have to contact my Soldier?In an emergency, contact your local American Red Cross office, and they will relay the emergent information to your Soldier and his/her training cadre. I also processed week-end warriors (Reserves and National Guard troops), in summer, 1967, who were assigned to Ft. Polk for their summer training. Phone: (210) 221-1211. Army Advanced Individual Training (AIT) teaches the critical job skills needed to serve the military in your new Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). Assistance Programs, Concurrent It is home to 502d Air Base Wing, U.S. Army North, U.S. Army South, the Army Medical Department, Army Regional Health Command Central, Brooke Army Medical Center, U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, Navy Regional Recruiting, and the Medical Education and Training Campus, which graduates over 16,500 students from 49 medical programs annually. Greetings my fellow brother(Gary Forrest) Went Ft. Ord then to Ft. Benning and on to Vietnam Jan 1969. for him since he remembers very little information about his friends there. Our programs respect and support the ideals, cultures, and values of families in their task of nurturing children. It was a very memorable time in my life. The JBSAPersonal Property Processing Officewill help keep your move on schedule. Department of Combat Medic Training prepares Soldier medics for battlefield trauma care.