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Fort Polk
is located in Vernon Parish in West-Central Louisiana, better
known as "The Crossroads." Louisiana has parishes, whereas,
other states have counties. Close to the front gate are the
nearby towns of Leesville and DeRidder, respectively located
in Vernon and Beauregard Parishes. A low cost of living area,
Fort Polk sits about 45 miles from Alexandria, 70 miles from
Lake Charles, 120 miles from Shreveport, 150 miles from Baton
Rouge, 250 miles from New Orleans, and 180 miles from Houston,
Texas. Fort Polk is approximately 3.4 miles east of U.S.
Highway 171 and approximately 4 miles south of Highway 28.
History
Camp Polk, named for Confederate Lieutenant General and
Episcopal Bishop Leonides Polk, was officially completed
August 1, 1941. Soldiers of the World War II and Vietnam eras
would scarcely recognize the new Fort Polk. Most of the old
wooden buildings have been replaced with modern barracks,
motor pools, unit administrative offices, and service
facilities. After more than half a century of service, U.S.
leaders continue to place their confidence in Fort Polk. In
July 1993, the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC), one of
the Defense Department's premier training facilities,
relocated here from Fort Chaffee, Arkansas.
Mission
The JRTC provides advanced level joint training for the Army
(Active and Reserve Component), Air Force and Navy contingency
forces in deployment and tactical operations under realistic
conditions of low to mid intensity combat. Currently, Fort
Polk is supporting the war on terrorism by providing
contingency training for the Army's light infantry and special
operations forces, and by deploying home station and reserve
component forces in support of Operations Enduring Freedom,
Noble Eagle, and Iraqi Freedom. The JRTC and Fort Polk is
experiencing a tremendous transformation to be able to
continue to accomplish our missions as a Combat Training
Center, Power Projection Platform and a Modern Installation
that supports our soldiers and families.
Population Served
Population on-post runs between 8,000 and 9,000 people. More
than 4,000 married soldiers reside with their families in
recently constructed on-post housing units.
Base Transportation
Military bus and taxi services are available on post.
Information concerning schedules and fees may be obtained by
calling 337-531-6246. Information may also be obtained by
visiting Consolidated In and Out Processing, 2030 14th Street,
Bldg 1830.
Sponsorship
Requests for a sponsor should be made by calling the
Consolidated In and Out Processing Center at 337-531-1126, DSN
312-863-1126.
Prior to arrival, personnel should request a Fort Polk P.O.
Box at their local Post Office. To do so, you must show two
forms of identification, purchase a money order, and fill out
the proper forms. Your local Post Office will forward all
information to Fort Polk. A box number is assigned and all
pertinent information returned your local Post Office.
New arrivals during duty hours should report to Central In and
Out Processing, Bldg. 1830, 337-531-7952/7307, DSN
312-863-7952/7307. After duty hours, report to the Welch
Magnolia Guest House, Bldg. 522, 337-531-9200, DSN
312-863-9200.
Temporary Quarters
Reservations for soldiers PCSing with or without family
members, and for official Temporary Duty (TDY) visitors are
made through the Welch Magnolia Guest House, 7326 Utah Avenue,
Bldg. 522, 337-531-9200, DSN 312-863-9200. There are no
reduced room rates after the first 10 days of occupancy.
Receipts for temporary lodging must be provided to the Finance
Office for reimbursement. Contact Welch Magnolia Guest House
for additional information and assistance. Pet-friendly rooms
are offered upon request and availability. |
MAJOR
UNITS
4TH BRIGADE, 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION
Contact Information:
CDR/CSM
COM: 337-531-0517
COM: 337-653-2110
DSN: 312-863-0517
VETERINARY
Contact Information:
CDR/NCOIC
COMM: 337-531-1322
DSN: 312-863-1322
DENTAC
Contact Information:
CDR/ADMIN OFFICER
COM: 337-531-2327
DSN: 312-863-2327
519TH MILITARY POLICE BATTALION
519TH MILITARY POLICE BATTALION
Contact Information:
CDR/CSM
COM: 337-531-7020/6379
DSN: 312-863-7020
1ST BN , 509TH INFANTRY BATTALION
Contact Information:
CDR/CSM:
COM: 337-531-9850
DSN: 312-863-9850
S1: 337-531-9848
S2: 337-531-8918
S4: 337-531-0474
S6: 337-531-8959
CDR/CSM HHC: 337-531-8951
CDR/CSM A CO: 337-531-4295
CDR/CSM B CO: 337-531-0492
CDR/CSM D TRP: 337-531-2545
OPERATIONS GROUP (OPSGRP)
Contact Information:
CDR/CSM
COM: 337-531-0264/0290/ 0291
DSN: 312-863-0264/0200/ 0291
Division XO:
COM: 337-531-1497
DSN: 312-863-1497
Senior AGI O/C:
COM: 337-531-0268
DSN: 312-863-0268
1ST MANEUVER ENHANCEMENT BRIGADE
Contact Information:
CDR/CSM
COM: 337-531-7505
DSN: 312-863-7505
S1: 531-7052
S2: 531-0408
S3: 531-2576
S4: 531-2528
S5: 531-1822
S6: 531-2573
MEDDAC (BAYNE-JONES ARMY HOSPITAL)
Contact Information:
CDR/CSM
COM: 337-531-3926/3928
DSN: 312-863-3926/3928
Toll Free: 1-800-752-4658
INFO:
COM: 337-531-3118/3119
DSN: 312-863-3118/3119
162nd INF BDE - FSF-TT
Contact Information:
COM PREFIX: 337
DSN PREFIX: 863
CDR/CSM 337-653-3136
DSN: 312-863-3136/3133
S1: 337-653-3244
S3: 337-653-3236
S4: 337-653-3120
S6: 337-653-3109
CDR/CSM 2nd BN:
COM: 337-653-2417
DSN: 312-863-2417
CDR/CSM 3rd BN:
COM: 337-653-2173/2198
DSN: 312-863-2173/2198
CDR/CSM 4th BN:
COM: 337-653-3137/2411
DSN: 312-863-3137/2411
115th Combat Support Hospital
Contact Information:
COM PREFIX: 337
DSN PREFIX: 863
S1: 531-6096
S2: 531-6057
S3: 531-1204
S4: 531-2450
S6: 531-2511
CDR/CSM HHD:
COM: 337 531-6065
DSN: 312-863-6065
CDR/CSM A CO:
COM: 337-531-7212
DSN: 312-863-7212
CDR/CSM B CO:
COM: 337-531-4664/6819
DSN: 312-863-4664/6819
CDR/CSM 433RD:
COM: 337-531-4318
DSN: 312-863-4318
CDR/CSM 565TH:
COM: 337-531-7111
DSN: 312-863-7111 |
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