Louisiana has 1 qualifying Army installation covered in this guide. These locations support joint readiness training center exercises. The list below gives the main location, contact, mission and facilities for each base.

Army Bases in Louisiana

Army installations in Louisiana support training, readiness, testing, logistics or other land-force missions. The exact role depends on the installation.

Fort Polk

Fort Polk is an active army installation in the Leesville area area. Its main work includes joint readiness training center exercises, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.

Branch Army
Location Leesville area, Louisiana
Address 5907 Eddleman Road, Building 5903, Fort Polk, LA 71459
Main contact 337-531-0380
Main operations Joint Readiness Training Center exercises
Key facilities Training areas, administrative facilities and personnel support services
Status Active

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Army bases are in Louisiana?

Using the installation definition in this guide, Louisiana has 1 qualifying Army installation: Fort Polk.

Where is Fort Polk located?

Fort Polk is located in Leesville area, Louisiana.

What is Fort Polk used for?

Fort Polk supports joint readiness training center exercises.

Is Fort Polk an active Army installation?

Yes. Fort Polk is listed as active in this guide.

Is Fort Polk the only major Army base in Louisiana?

Under the installation definition used for this guide, yes. Other Army units or Guard facilities may exist in Louisiana, but they are not counted here as separate major installations.