Hey. As a result, the Army has implemented both the Occupational Physical Assessment for recruits (Kimmons, 2018), and the Army Combat Fitness Test for Soldiers (Army Combat Fitness Test, n.d.). skills needed to perform your military occupational specialty. As a result, there were few of us who were going to Viet Nam, at least immediately. 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. 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. Made SP5 in April, 1968. An OSUT POI could really streamline the training process and ensure an extremely high post-school house product so that medics are at the top of their game before arriving to their unit or a battlefield. training is tailored toward a specific job skill, combining BCT and AIT into a program which usually lasts Completed Basic in E-1-2. (2018, December 7). We practiced that many times. would love to know if hes alive and ok. Bob Warden bigbadbob345@yahoo.com. Army.mil. Assigned to the Americal Division 196th Light Infantry Brigade; A company-3bn-21st infantry. Bryan Gatchell claims in his 2018 Army.mil article, that OSUT training bolsters readiness, lethality, and proficiency (para. and learning the principles behind becoming an effective, agile leader. What to Bring JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -Army Medicine soldiers assigned to the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, or MEDCoE, graduated from Advanced Individual Training, or. WIA Feb 21st 71 medevac to Zama Japan from 91st Evac March71 then to Valley Forge Army Hosp. 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. 2484 Stanley Road, San Antonio, TX 78234. I took Basic at Polk in March 1968. - 0800 hrs.2841 Stanley Road, Suite 336JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-6100, New Arrivals, New Employees, and Visitor Information(210) 221-6976 | DSN: 471-69763630 Stanley Rd, Suite 322JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, Emergency Medical Services Program (EMS)(210) 221-0837 | DSN: 471-08373061 Wilson WayJBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, Future, Current, and Previous Students(210) 221-8715 | DSN: 471-87153630 Stanley Rd, Suite 215JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, Parents and Families Information(210) 221-7380 | DSN: 471-73803630 Stanley Rd, Suite 266JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, 32d Medical Brigade(210) 221-51052851 Harney Path Bldg. *During HPCON C, 100% ID card checks are in effectat all gates for the driver and all passengers aged 17 years and older. Welcome to your United States Army Future Soldiers Training Program! I was at Tigerland from July-Aug 1970 then orders to the Nam. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975, Fort Sam Houston stands as one of the Armys most historic posts, continuing to serve the nation and world. You'll also have classes in barracks upkeep, physical training (exercise), drill (marching) and other subjects that will help you adjust to Army living and prepare you for BCT. Does anyone remember a Drill Sergeant Clark? Joint Base San Antonio - Randolph At graduation on June 6, 1967, I received my new orders. Soldiers will receive monthly pay by direct deposit. Army.mil. He also did 3 tours in Vietnam as well. Retrieved from https://www.army.mil/article/214765/22_week_infantry_osut_pilot_program_trainees_graduate Take care. Valid Forms of ID for Access: Army.mil. As we continue to develop processes to accommodate service members' housing needs, we will update this website to provide you with additional information. Then Vietnam. Anyone want to email me, I will answer you. I wonder how many didnt make it back alive from those rosters? The METC on Fort Sam Houston, Texas is located at Joint Base San Antonio, is a United States Department of Defense campus-similar to a university- with 50 programs to study . The missions vary widely. Personnel with authorized credentials allowing them escort privileges may escort non-ID card-holding personnel in their same vehicle between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m.Escorts are required to remain with and maintain control of their visitors at all times while on the installation. Once you arrive at JBSA-Lackland, report to your Commander's Support Staff (CSS) to sign in. Released back to duty in MP Bn and played police MP for remaining tour of duty. Listed below are required Due to ongoing uniform shortages at Fort Sam Houston, students are strongly recommended to make arrangements for uniforms prior to arriving at the . 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. Go to https://www.armygamehub.com to create your account, you must contact your recruiter or Recruiting Center and ask for the center's RSID to begin your Army training. Orientation, Medical Anyway good luck in your search. JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -Advanced Individual Training (AIT) Soldiers assigned to the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE) attend refresher training while. Sergeants are extremely well-trained, professional, and dedicated to training your Soldier to be the best in the world. I seen your comment on training cycle year books. You will likely get phone privileges on Sundays after red cycle from what I remember. Our cadre were all recent Vietnam vets and seemed sadistic to us. I too was a Personnel Specialist with the Adjutant Generals Office and also assigned to Company A Special Troops. It will assist the student in making their transition into the Army a smooth one. Wounded Aug 1969 and DEROSed Jan 1970. Fort Sam Houston Inprocessing and Outprocessing. 14-18 weeks. Spent 14 months working at the AG building as a 71H30 in the coding section for incoming recruits. For servicing transcripts and diploma requests, records management, and college credit equivalency information contact the Registrar`s Office at: usarmy.jbsa.medical-coe.mbx.registrar@army.mil. Levied to Vietnam but PUEBLO Spy Ship was seized and all in our class sent to ROK. Very unpleasant place. Your tour reflects many of the same incidents I and many many other 11Bs experienced. 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. Fort Sam Houston is one of the military posts operated by the US Army in San Antonio. They worked with me continually until the VA finally gave in and blinked. She had worked there for many years before I was assigned there. Zero good memories and Im still pissed off. You knew where you were going when you got here. Basic was not a totally unpleasant experience for me as most of us were not slated for infantry AIT, where the atmosphere was much, much more serious. I was at Fort Polk Tiger Land March thru May. that guy was terrific to us. Four, we had maybe only 3-4 hours of sleep. If you have your NREMT-B already, make sure you TAKE COPIES of your EMT card and your current CPR card. I, too, made E-5, Spec. His Name was Wiley Clark. The commands CPPA (Administration) will coordinate all in-processing related arrangements. Was trying to find out in Agent Orange was used in the area while I was training? I never ate a meal so fast, as I did that one . Two, we ran and had PT after breakfast. He taught two years in the whiskey phase and two years at Camp Bullis for the SMTS phase as instructor and team leader. The company that printed my 1968 yearbook was WALSWORTH, Marceline, Missori. Thank you in advance. Personal Documents, make sure someone has access to these documents that you trust or have given power of attorney, Shirt or blouse (no obscene graphics) (no halter tops or cut-off T-shirts), Slacks or jeans without rips or torn (no shorts or cut-offs), Complete underwear (You'll get a mini-physical on ship day, no thongs), Pair of comfortable, shoes (preferred athletic running or cross-training, suitable for walking and running) extended standing (no high heels) and socks. I believe the Sgt Major was called pineapple. I might recognize their names, but I can not recall specific names or what platoon I was in . It is a God awful reality at 68 years of age. 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 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. We arrived at Ft Polk around 1AM Aug.~Nov 67. He changed me from Fort Ord for wasting their time. Tom Rafferty who later transferred to finance , Vinnie Mulvaney, Tom Kirila, Bill Damrel, Willie Williams, Mineola,Tx are some of the guys I worked with. The prize turned out to be an engraved Zippo Lighter. So I guess I was too late for the soldier youre looking for. Got to Nam and became 11B for 4 months before I touched a mortar. Anyone interest in the cadre send me your email for scan picture. Students will be assigned to Alpha Company, 187th Medical Battalion for the duration of their Basic Officer Leaders Course (BOLC) training. Publishing Disclaimer: In all of its publications and products, NCO Journal presents professional information. A training company will receive you. Then I went to Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, for AIT. As the turmoil of the Mexican Revolution threatened the U.S., in 1916 Headquarters, Southern Department oversaw border operations from from the Quadrangle of operations spreading from Texas to Arizona and then into Mexico itself with Pershings famous Punitive Expedition. I knew full well that I would not want to be an officer, I just wanted to get out as fast as I could. The experience of being there and then experiencing what happened after we left is sickening. Warrior Care begins here at the METC. The big buildup was coming the Army wanted to keep experienced people at this training facility. The doctor will give them proper health care. Which I found out afterwards, why! This visit is necessary to receive counseling and guidance before entering into any written lease or rental/sales contract for housing. OpenMonday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. I took basic at Ft. Polk, in South Fort, in company E-1-2. Will my new Soldier be paid while at advance individual training (AIT)?Yes. Daddy helped bring the combat trackers to light. you take in life. Send a jpeg picture to me and I will post it. Jan 1967, about 4th week into, I came down with bronchitis/pneumonia, spent approx 3 weeks at Bragg hospital, after release was assigned to another basic training unit, E102 to finish where I left off. Family Services 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 !! Everything else (PT, dumping bags, approachability of DS) is completely depending on the culture of the Company. Each phase must be taken sequentially. After being sworn-in at Ft Lee, NJ, we were taken to JFK & boarded a commercial charter 707. Probably saved my life. The Quadrangle now housed the Headquarters, 8th Corps Area (later Service Command) and its combat arm, Third Army. When I took Basic Training and AIT at Ft. Polk from July 71-Novenmber 71. It was a very memorable time in my life. In Advanced Individual Training (AIT), you'll learn the skills needed to perform your military occupational specialty. Terrible, awful, sickening, and hurtful is all I can say about Vietnam. In another 50+ years it will wind up on ebay as a relic? I would like to speak with you and I hope I can help fill in some pieces but not in public forum. Medical Officers After a few weeks I thought that being a helicopter pilot might be a better idea. I was at Polk for AIT (Tigerland) in July and August 1968 after completing basic at Fort Dix, NJ. I thought that sounded good, at least better than Tigerland at Polk. You will receive a schedule of required in-processing appointments including your date to attend the Newcomers Orientation briefing. Dix he was a tough guy but fair. Unlike today, troop numbers seemed to depend upon enlisted & draftees to a much greater degree than reservists. I dont recall the COs name. Herbicides were not used there. Norman Davis, who was my boss until my out. BCT in Fort Polk, LA in April 1972. Army AIT, or Advanced Individual Training, is mandatory for new recruits after completing Basic Combat Training (BCT). Basic Combat Training consists of PHASE I, PHASE II and PHASE III. Thanks, again, for your post to Charlies site. Classroom and field training is dynamic, fun, and interactive. Believe it or not, I have good memories of my time there, the friendships and camaraderie. If you are driving, ensure you have current (vehicle) insurance and registration. I have no knowledge of being sprayed while in tiger land at Fort Polk. Actually Im a Life Member of the DAV and that is the only organization I belong to. And I was fit. However, I processed records for many guys who were sent to Vietnam. He was one of two Drill Sergeants assigned to my Fourth Platoon. Funny, but I never thought I would ever run across anyone that worked in the same building that I did at Ft. Polk. Back to top of page Can I send my Soldier care packages?Yes. Our office supervisor was, if my memory serves me correct, was 1LT. 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. I too have served my country well 17 yrs; 6 mths. Joe 196th Light Infantry Americal Div. 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. 2525 Fairchild Street,building1524 I still have that lighter today. There is a NEW Financial Management Class located on the Additional Training tab of the FSTS. JBSA Personal Property Management Offices Three years ago at age 66, I was diagnosed with Leukemia which can be caused by Agent Orange. I was there from Sept to Dec 1967.Sgt Strahan from Cape Cod was my drill sgt. I was drafted 04/1970. The most convenient one is on Walters Street, north of Interstate 35. The school districts below are located on Joint Base San Antonio, but are entirely independent from the Department of Defense. Our School Liaison Offices provide information about local school systems, state requirements, immunizations, school policies and procedures, home school resources, extra curriculum activities within the community, volunteer opportunities, and scholarship information. The Reception Battalion processing is a shock to some Future Soldiers. Then I was sent to Ft. Bliss and thought Id died and gone to heaven. Levied to Vietnam May of 1970. My biggest memory of my 18 months there, was the town of Leesville. During their stay in the reception company getting their vaccinations updated, learning a little. The report said that he had been complaining of feeling tired, over heating, dizziness and nausea. May I visit my son or daughter during advance individual training (AIT)?Yes, you will need identification before you can sign them out from the unit. This course will provide the student with an increased understanding of the U.S. Army, its various missions and most importantly, how to contribute to the success of those missions. A welcome surprise on my final day at Polk. 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). With future conflicts on the horizon, the U.S. Armys combat medics will need to be sharper than ever. OPAT reducing trainee attrition, avoiding millions in wasted training dollars, officials say. 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. Welcome to Joint Base San Antonio 2020 JBSA Lackland, Randolph, Fort Sam Houston, Camp Bullis, SAMMC, You can also check the JBSA Facebook page for updated announcements at www.facebook.com/JointBaseSanAntonio, Installation Support and Service Directory, Gate Hours Update for JBSA-Lackland, Selfridge East Gate Have very fond memories of serving my country in uniform. It proved to me that I could take it. Six, after the first couple of weeks we could get a weekend pass. I was at Ft. Polk in 1968. 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). My job was in the Adjutant Generals office in Building 317, as well. 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. 1837 Army Blvd, Suite 102 thank you lord!!!! Permanent Party with Company A Special Troops. Maybe I can get some answers to the questions thay they had. Defense Health Agency: Personnel assigned to DHA should contact the appropriate DHA Liaison at the email address or/and phone number below: JBSA-Lackland Fort Sam Houston Training Support Center. I do seem to remember that my time there started out pretty darn hot and muggy. He was pissed because, as he said, he had to be there to feed us recruits. Because of that leave, instead of heading to Vietnam, I was assigned back to Ft. Polk. Ask your Recruiter for a more detailed list. 7535 JBSA-Lackland, TX 78236, Noncommissioned Officers Academy (NCOA)3491 Garden Ave., Bldg. 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. Base Defense Operations Centers: DOD Civilian Your stay at the Reception Battalion is brief, but it is important. Mon-Fri 0715-1600 . I think it helped me survive and gave me some edge over less fortunate troops who trained elsewhere. Yeah, 50 years has gone by in a snap but Vietnam remains with me everyday and the shrapnel in my right forearm and my left ass cheek reminds me I was there. I was in B-4-1. Fort Sam Houston (Joint Base San Antonio) Official Website. Most Soldiers adapt quickly to their new lives. Advanced Individual Training (AIT) is Sergeants are not like that! At that point you will only see most of the training areas and your barracks. Training was intense. Got there about 7:30 pm or so. Too many moves since then Ive lost whatever pics and paperwork that I had. I was there in March of 1968 and would like to contact some of the guys in my unit but have forgotten which company. Once you arrive at JBSA-Randolph, report to your Commander Support Staff (CSS) with your sealed records. 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. anyone remember what 1st Sgt Rainwaters first name is? basic d52 lpc class ait tiger land may 1968. With the Armys focus on streamlining training, it raises a suggestion to improve the 68W Combat Medic course and transform it into a One Station Unit Training (OSUT) style Program of Instruction (POI). Any veteran with a cancer diagnosis who was exposed to agent orange is eligible for VA Medical Benefits. Sometimes in my sleep, I can still hear the choppers coming in. So, we either worked in the same office, or you worked down the hall from our office. Services provided by JBSA-Military & Family Readiness are open to all branches of services, active duty, Reservists,National Guard, retirees, survivingspouses,DOD civilians, their families, andDOD contracted employees, unless otherwise stated. Assigned to 4th Bn, 9th Infantry Regiment (Manchus), 25th ID. Half a century ago next October. Simms got his orders for Nam after our Graduation. Learn more. Was very lucky. Bravo Blackhawks! In addition, your length of service was now six years. Have picture of him from album. To my beautiful bleeding bastard brothers of 11BRAVO who sweated suffered bitched and complained kicked ass fought and died in the Nam. Good luck, Mike. Did manage to make E-5 while in the 95th Evacuation Hospital in Danang. Not Sure the year. Went to the Vietnam Memorial 3 times so far. Could this be him? Next I had to take a flight physical. NEED HELP WE WERE SPRAYED DURING TRAINING PLEASE CONTACT ME AT jimmyandclaudia@gmail.com thank u jimmy. FUTURE SOLDIER GAME HUB My basic training was in Company E, First Battalion, Second Training Brigade (E-1-2), from October, 1966 thru January, 1967. As the "Soldierization" process continues, Soldiers gain knowledge of regulations and acceptable behaviors therefore it is strongly discourage for any Soldier in an IET status to obtain a physical marking (Branding or Tattoo) which may prohibit him/her from further military service. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Thanks. That was the first time I ever heard about agent orange being used at Fort Polk. Appreciate any info you have. A lot of older Soldiers (recruiters included) know Fort Sam to be a "party place." It is no longer like that. Got my right arm and left ass cheek screwed up and received a service connected disability from the shrapnel. I remember that Fort Polk was called Little Vietnam! Journal of Military Learning Submission Guide, Future Warfare Writing Program Submission Guidelines, 290 Stimson Ave. Fort Leavenworth, Kansas 66027 Contact Us | 913-684-2127. Never forget!! I remember that Fort Polk was called Little Vietnam and Tigerland. The museum is located in the historic Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle. JBSA-Lackland, Texas78236. It was a bad time to be in the Army because most men were resentful draftees, but we got by. However, due to modern body armor, the amount of puncture injuries to the upper torso has been reduced. Fort Sam Houston is home to more than 36,000 active duty and DOD civilians; 48,000 family members; and 76,000 retirees. One one occasion took a plane load of TIGERLAND graduates to SEATAC in Seattle where they got on another plane to VN. Sometimes, they processed deferrments for some of the guys, so they wouldnt have to go to Vietnam. The U.S. Army established its presence in San Antonio in 1845. I know that he did a tour at the British Jungle Warfare School in 1968. Those will be required if you want to fast track. Troops. Mandated Background Criminal History Checks remember. Fort Polk changed from a Continental Army Command (CONARC) post in July 1975 and became a Forces Command (FORSCOM) member. Seen alot of bad things some by KIA to many WIA. I think I trained in South Ft. Polk. Found your post last night. Retrieved from http://www.cmohs.org/, Department of Defense. We all knew that we were going to Vietnam after training and we were also reminded by the training instructors every day. I found out late, why! I am glad I stayedf in the Guards for 21 years. ! I think I still owe you 50 pushups sarge !! That was rough. Of course went to Viet Nam we made up three new Companies for The Big Red One in Viet Nam. i was there in 1971 we were sprayed . Please give me any info you can. Right out of high school. The more lives Army medics save, the more Soldiers they can keep in the fight during future near-peer conflicts. Paratroopers with 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, provide emergency medical care to a simulated casualty during a live-fire exercise alongside British paratroopers, Nov. 16, 2018, in Kenya, Africa, as part of Operation Askari Storm. It also highlights the close relationship between the Post and San Antonio -- "Military City, USA" -- with roots extending back to the Spanish presidio of 1718. 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. Paratroopers with 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment (Airborne), 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, wait for a UH-60 medical-evacuation helicopter to land during training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Feb. 20, 2019. I went to, and got involved in the First Baptist Church in Leesville, and met some really great people who lived in Leesville and the surrounding area. There is no reception company. I was a little surprised that they were still sending 11Bs to Nam from Polk at the time you were at Tigerland. I was one of the lucky few that escaped Vietnam duty; Being sent to Germany after Russian tanks moved into Czechoslovakia that year. BCT in April 1972, right after high school. On the one hand, it is a major, active military installation that plays a vital role in the defense of the nation. Phone: 210-671-1840 Fax: 210-671-3472 2525 Fairchild Street, building 1524 JBSA-Lackland, Texas 78236 Joint Base San Antonio - Randolph Open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Not any good memories, but many bad feelings about what we had to do. What You'll Learn The doctors will contact the Chain of Command (your Soldiers Commander/1SG) if they think it`s necessary. The FIC provides new With 48 medical programs, and 16,500 graduates a year, METC is a state-of-the-art DoD healthcare education campus that trains enlisted medical personnel. Ironically, I had the records for my basic training company, E-1-2. A visitor pass is required if the escorting individual is not going to remainwith the visitor at all times. Tel: (210) 221-9274. All items must fit into the Army Future Soldier bag or small airline approved "carry on" suitcase or gym bag. I was drafted in Sep 1969 and quickly found myself in a basic training company(C-1-2) at Ft. Polk, LA. Guys who worked in the Levy Section, where rosters for Vietnam came down from Washington, lived in Co. A, Sp.
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