Leonard Wood, a distinguished American Soldier whose service to his country spanned 40 years. A warrior and a surgeon, Wood graduated from Harvard University and began his military service as a contract surgeon during the Apache Indian Wars in the 1880s, winning the Medal of Honor for valor.Oct 10, 2018
The Maneuver Support Center of Excellence offers Basic Combat Training (BCT) for most non-combat arms soldiers, and Advanced Individual Training (AIT) for MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) 88M (motor transport operator) and MOS 74D (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear specialists).
U.S. citizens will be granted access without a pass or background check on FAMILY DAY and GRADUATION DAY. Show your state issued license or ID at the gate, state why you are here. It is a good idea to know your service members unit and event location. Visitors 17 and younger are not required to show an ID.Feb 16, 2022
Let Us TryThe Corps' historic motto, "ESSAYONS" meaning, "Let Us Try" is held in the eagle's beak.Jun 16, 1979
Hammer (Red) Phase: (weeks 3-4) Skill development, self-discipline, team building and continueing values training characterize the Hammer Phase. Highlights include confidence course, Warrior Tower and first Army Combat Fitness Test.
Fort Leonard Wood is a thriving and prosperous installation that has evolved from a small basic training post 70 years ago to a premier Army Center of Excellence that trains 80-90,000 military and civilians each year.
Visitor Center is located at Missouri Avenue, Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473. Visitor Center can be reached by their main phone number at (573) 596-0590.
ten weeksBasic Combat Training (BCT) is a training course that transforms civilians into Soldiers. Over the course of ten weeks these recruits learn about the Seven Core Army Values, how to work together as a team and what it takes to succeed as a Soldier in the U.S. Army.
Waynesville-St. Robert Regional AirportYou can fly to Fort Leonard Wood directly via Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN), which is located on the base. You must contact the airport for ticket and flight information. The base is located just a few miles off of Interstate 44.
Essayons - Let Us Try.The Army Engineer Regiment's motto is "Essayons - Let Us Try."Feb 21, 2018
The symbol is the Army Engineer Castle. The “Castle” is a primary component of Army uniforms worn by officers and enlisted personnel, signifying their branch of service.
History and origins. The turreted castle was adapted as the symbol of the Engineers, due it representing the two primary responsibilities of an Engineer, offense, and defense.