Users questions 

What is Fort Polk known for?

Joe Ford

What is Fort Polk known for?

Fort Polk was famously the site of the U.S. military’s joint Operation Sagebrush in 1955, a nuclear readiness training exercise that lasted two weeks and involved 80,000 troops from all branches of the military.

Can I visit Fort Polk?

Visitor Information Vehicles entering Fort Polk are required to have either an adult authorized ID cardholder in the vehicle or an authorized visitor pass.

Does Fort Polk have electricity?

The electricity is out over a wide area of Fort Polk including: Georgia, Alabama and Colorado avenues, South post, the PX, Commissary and North Fort.

How far is Fort Polk from the Gulf of Mexico?

There are 332.37 miles from Fort Polk to Gulf Shores in east direction and 433 miles (696.85 kilometers) by car, following the I-10 route. Fort Polk and Gulf Shores are 7 hours 8 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

Who is Fort Polk named after?

Leonidas Polk

How many soldiers are stationed at Fort Polk?

8,000 Soldiers

What units are in Fort Polk?

Major Units Report

  • 1-509th Infantry. Command: Operations Group (OPSGRP)
  • 178th Engineer Co. Command: 46th Engineer Battalion.
  • 2-2 Infantry. Command: 3rd BCT, 10th Mountain Division.
  • 2-30th Infantry. Command: 3rd BCT, 10th Mountain Division.
  • 2-4 Infantry. Command: 3rd BCT, 10th Mountain Division.
  • 204th.
  • 258th.
  • 3-353rd AR.

What is the nearest city to Fort Polk?

Leesville

How far is Fort Polk from New Orleans?

196 miles

What happens if you get pregnant while in the Army?

In the Army, a woman who becomes pregnant after enlistment, but before she begins initial active duty will not be involuntarily discharged due to pregnancy. She can’t enter active duty until her pregnancy is over (either through birth or termination).

Can my wife live with me on base?

As long as you are still married, to give up BAH, you would have to reside in on-base family housing. However, unless your dependents move to your duty location, you are not authorized to reside in on-base family housing, because the rules say to qualify, your dependents must be living with you.