Who gets stationed at Fort Polk?

Fort Polk has approximately 8,000 Soldiers stationed at the installation, 13,000 Family Members living on and off-post, 6,000 Department of the Army Civilians and contract employees working on post, and more than 40,000 retirees that live in Central Louisiana and rely on the installation for support / services.

How do I get my army da photo?

Scheduling Photos Soldiers must use the VIOS (Visual Information Ordering Site) website at https://vios.army.mil to locate an authorized facility and set up an appointment the website can be accessed using your DS Logon username/password or CAC.

How do I make a DA photo appointment?

To schedule a DA Photo Appointment, you simply need to visit the Visual Information Ordering Site (VIOS). The website provides the locations where photos are taken. You are required to use your local facility. To schedule your appointment, you can log-in with your CAC card and complete the process.

Is Fort Polk a good duty station?

That said, Fort Polk is a pretty great place to be stationed. Fort Polk itself is relatively small and in a somewhat isolated area. Due to its small “hometown” feel, many families find that the relationships they build there are their favorite part of being stationed at Fort Polk.

Does Fort Polk deploy?

Fort Polk is the Army’s Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) whose mission is to train and deploy combat and combat support units.

Can you smile in your da photo?

Let’s face it, you’re not allowed to smile in an official military photo.

Do you wear unit crest for Da photo?

Uniform Requirements: Enlisted must wear Unit Crests (Distinctive Unit Insignia/DUI). One foreign award may be worn including the German Schützenschnur. Only wear the unit awards you have been awarded and are in your records.

Is the DA photo still required?

Beginning Aug. 1, 2020, the DA Photos will be removed from U.S. Army Reserve promotion and selection boards to enhance the future promotion potential of all future Army Reserve leaders. This change specifically includes, but is not limited to, promotion boards, command boards and position vacancy boards.

What army unit is at Fort Polk?

Units currently stationed at Fort Polk include: 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. 1st Battalion – 509th Infantry (Airborne) 115th Combat Support Hospital.

Can you wear AGSU for Da photo?

11. During this transition period, until 30 September 2027, official DA Photos may be taken in either the AGSU or the ASU.

Do you wear unit awards for Da photo?

Uniform Requirements: Only wear the unit awards you have been awarded and are in your records. Regimental Affiliation may be worn if you are authorized. No need to wear shoes or boots.

Is Fort Polk an airborne unit?

Home. The 509th Infantry Regiment is an airborne infantry regiment of the United States Army.

What Infantry Division is at Fort Polk?

Fort Polk is now home to the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC), the 4th Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, 115th Combat Support Hospital, 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, the 162nd Infantry Brigade, U.S. Army Garrison and Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital.