The 1-509th Airborne Infantry Unit At Fort Polk, La trains deploying units in various scenarios that they might face in combat zones across the globe. They utilize the Miles gear laser system to help maintain a realistic environment. Just about every element in the army today used in combat zones can be found in the training scenarios.
Fort Bragg, North Carolina (82nd Airborne Division, 18th Corps LRS, etc)Fort Polk, Louisiana (Joint Readiness Training Centre)Vincenza, Italy (Southern European Task Force)Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia (1st Ranger Battalion)Fort Lewis, Washington (2nd Ranger Battalion)Fort Benning, Georgia (3rd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment HQ, et. al)In addition, infantry divisions will have a jump-qualified Long Range Surveillance Detachment (LRS-D) element, assigned as part of that division's Military Intelligence Battalion.
The motto of Fort Polk is 'The Home of Heroes'.
Fort Bragg, North Carolina (82nd Airborne Division, 18th Corps LRS, etc)Fort Polk, Louisiana (Joint Readiness Training Centre)Vincenza, Italy (Southern European Task Force)Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia (1st Ranger Battalion)Fort Lewis, Washington (2nd Ranger Battalion)Fort Benning, Georgia (3rd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment HQ, et. al)In addition, infantry divisions will have a jump-qualified Long Range Surveillance Detachment (LRS-D) element, assigned as part of that division's Military Intelligence Battalion.
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Fort Polk is named after General Leonidas Polk, a Confederate Army officer and the Episcopal bishop of Louisiana. He played a significant role in the American Civil War and was known for his military leadership and religious influence. The fort, located in Louisiana, was established in 1941 and has since served various military functions.
Fort Polk!
The base is just under 200,000 acres.
The aircraft is currently assigned to Ft. Polk as a ground trainer for Airborne.