Tigerland - Wikipedia
WEBTigerland was the name of a U.S. Army training camp during the mid-1960s to early 1970s, located at Fort Polk, Louisiana as part of the U.S. Army Advanced Infantry Training Center.
162nd revives Tigerland, raises replica arches
WEBMay 10, 2010 · The arches, which proclaim to visitors that they are entering Tigerland, are full-scale replicas of signs that were in place during the Vietnam era. The arches are 18 feet high and span the roads...
162nd Infantry Bde 'brought back to life' | Article | The United States ...
WEBMay 8, 2009 · The 5th conducted training at what became known as Tigerland, and Fort Polk sent more Soldiers to Vietnam than any other Army installation. The 162nd saw action in World War I and World War II...
Fourth United States Army - Wikipedia
WEBDuring the 1960s, Fourth Army operated "Tigerland", an infantry training school at Louisiana's Fort Polk that prepared recruits for infantry combat in Vietnam. [4] In July 1971, Fourth Army was consolidated with Fifth United States Army at Fort Sam Houston. [5] Between 1984 and 1991, Fourth Army was based at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. [3]
The complete post guide to Fort Polk - We Are The Mighty
WEBAug 30, 2022 · From 1962 until 1976, Fort Polk served as the Army’s largest infantry training center due to Tigerland, the area on base with jungle-like conditions that, along with Louisiana’s humidity, mimicked the conditions in Vietnam.
162nd revives Tigerland, raises replica arches - GlobalSecurity.org
WEBMay 10, 2010 · The arches, which proclaim to visitors that they are entering Tigerland, are full-scale replicas of signs that were in place during the Vietnam era. The arches are 18 feet high and span the roads...
Rise of ‘Tigerland’: Fort Polk responds again as conflict breaks …
WEBJul 28, 2014 · A recent report from the Department of the Army details proposed personnel reductions at several installations. In a worst-case scenario, Fort Polk could lose up to 6,500 of its current...
NCOs of 162nd Infantry Brigade Ready to Tackle ... - Army …
WEBJun 10, 2014 · The unit — known since the Vietnam era as “Tigerland” — has for the past 11 years advised and prepared foreign civilian and military security forces in Afghanistan. It is now transitioning to a...
Training combat advisor back where he started: Fort Polk
WEBApr 15, 2011 · FORT POLK, La. -- One combat advisor training with the 162nd Infantry Brigade recently found himself starting training here again. He wasn't "recycled" due to a failure in training, but had to wait...
Tigerland brings old and new soldiers together - American Press
WEBMay 13, 2013 · Published 9:05 am Monday, May 13, 2013. By American Press Staff. FORT POLK — Fort Polk welcomed back Vietnam-era veterans last weekend for Return to …