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The 46th Engineer Battalion is located at Fort Johnson, Louisiana. Its subordinate units are: Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Forward Support Company, 573rd Clearance Company, 642nd Engineer Support Company (Located at Fort Drum, New York), and 687th Engineer Construction Company.
Battalion Mission Statement:
The 46th Engineer Battalion trains, certifies, and deploys combat and general engineer units in scalable and tailorable force packages to support large scale combat operations in the Army, Joint, or Combined contexts worldwide. On order, the Battalion provides mission command for theater tailored engineer forces and integrates engineer capabilities to assure mobility, enhance protection, build partner capacity, and develop theater infrastructure in support of operational commanders.
46th Engineer Battalion's higher headquarters is 20th Engineer Brigade located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina which reports to 18th Airborne Corps.
History
Unit Crest History:
The battalion coat of arms was designed by the Heraldic Services and Historical Division Office of the Quartermaster General. Wearing of the distinctive insignia was authorized in October 1951. The insignia is shaped as a shield. Centered upon a field of argent (silver) is placed a railway spike to indicate the battalion's initial designation as an Engineer Railway Maintenance-of-Way Battalion. A fleur-de-lis surmounts the spike as tribute to the service performed in France during World War I. Flanking these emblems are gules (red) to complete the colors of the Corps of Engineers. (In black and white reproductions of the crest these gules should be indicated as parallel vertical lines.) The complete coat of arms includes above the shield, a silver winged wheel, taken from the World War I insiginia of the transportation Corps. Beneath the crest is displayed the motto of the battalion, "To Achieve."
Battalion Historical Photos
Leadership
LTC Shawn T. Woodard, Battalion Commander
LTC Woodard enlisted into the military in 2000 as a public affairs photojournalist. He served five years as an enlisted Soldier assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division (2ID), South Korea; Fort Jackson, SC; and then Fort Campbell, KY.
LTC Woodard was commissioned in 2005 from the Officer Candidate School as an engineer officer. He began his operational assignments as a Support Platoon Leader with the Special Troops Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division. While assigned to the position, he deployed to Iraq where his platoon served as both the Ironhorse Brigade’s EOD escort and route clearance package. Following his deployment, he attended the Engineer Captains Career Course (ECCC) at Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
LTC Woodard then deployed to Afghanistan where he served as a Resident Engineer with the Afghanistan Eastern District - North. He redeployed to Fort Johnson, LA where he served in the 46th Engineer Battalion as the 93rd Engineer Company Commander prior to being reassigned to Shaw AFB, SC. LTC Woodard served as an Engineer Operations Officer on the US Army Central (ARCENT) Engineer Staff for 18 months and deployed to Jordan as the Engineer Advisor to the Commander. He was then selected to serve as the HSC Commander, ARCENT for his final 12 months in the organization following his redeployment.
LTC Woodard transitioned back to Fort Hood, TX where he was assigned as an Observer, Coach / Trainer (OC/T) within the 1st Battalion, 393rd Infantry Regiment, First Army Division West. He attended Command General Staff College (CGSC) at Fort Leavenworth, KS prior to being assigned to the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2ID as the Brigade Engineer. While serving as the Brigade Engineer, the 2ID Commander hand-picked LTC Woodard to standup the 11th Engineer Battalion where he would eventually serve as the Battalion Executive Officer. Following his second year on the Korean Peninsula, the 2ID Commander selected LTC Woodard to serve as the Division Chief of Operations.
LTC Woodard was assigned to the Joint Staff, Pentagon where he served as a Presidential Strike Advisor and Assistant Deputy Director of Operations advising Pentagon and White House senior leaders to include the J3, Director of Joint Staff, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Presidential Military Aides. He was then reassigned to the Army Budget Office following his joint assignment where he spearheaded the Chief of Staff (CSA) Unfunded Priority List for FY’24.
LTC Woodard is a native of North Carolina and holds a BA degree in Communication Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master’s in Public Administration from Webster University. His military training includes Engineer Officer Basic Course, Engineer Captain’s Career Course, and the United States Army Command and General Staff College.
His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal (1OLC), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (3OLC), Army Commendation Medal (2OLC), Army Achievement Medal (1OLC), Joint Staff Identification Badge, Combat Action Badge, and Air Assault Badge.
CSM Alvaro Madrigal, Battalion Command Sergeant Major
CSM Alvaro Madrigal entered the United States Army on July 8, 1999, from Los Angeles, CA. He completed Basic Combat Training at Fort Benning, GA. and Advanced Individual Training at FT. Gordon, GA. Upon graduation, he was awarded the MOS 25Q, Transmission Systems Operator. After serving in the Signal Regiment for seven years, CSM Madrigal re-classed to Firefighter (12M) in 2006 as a SGT.
CSM Madrigal has held numerous leadership positions, from Operations SGT where he deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom II – Uzbekistan, Team Chief where he deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom 03 - Iraq, and Traffic Terminal NCOIC where he deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom VI – Afghanistan. CSM Madrigal has additionally served as DoD Fire Academy Instructor Supervisor – Goodfellow AFB, TX., Drill Sergeant – FT. Leonard Wood, MO., and AIT Platoon SGT – Goodfellow AFB, TX. CSM Madrigal subsequently served as First Sergeant for an HHC in 3rd Brigade Engineer Battalion, and First Sergeant of an HHT in 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, leading both companies to rotations in Kuwait and Korea in support of Operation Spartan Shield and the ROK. After First Sergeant leadership positions, CSM Madrigal was selected to attend the Sergeants Major Academy, class 071. He then served as Operations Sergeant Major for NCOPDD, NCOLCoE at Fort Bliss, TX. and for 82nd Brigade Engineer Battalion at Fort Riley, KS
CSM Madrigal’s military and civilian education includes every level of NCO PME, Airborne School, Master Resiliency Training Course, and certifications in Fire Inspector I & II, Fire Officer I through IV. CSM Madrigal holds a Bachelor of Science in Business/Accounting and two Associates Degrees in Instructor Technology in Military Science and Fire Science. He is currently enrolled for a Master’s in Organizational Leadership.
CSM Madrigal’s awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (5th award), Army Commendation Medal (7th award), Army Achievement Medal (5th award), the Afghanistan Campaign Medal (1CS), the Iraqi Campaign Medal (2CS) the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, and the Overseas Service Ribbon
CSM Madrigal is happily married to Christina for almost 11 years.
Welcome Letter
Unit Footprint & Location
DIRECTIONS TO STEEL SPIKE
From Leesville area
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Travel south via US-171 S. Take a left onto Entrance Rd to FT Johnson main gate. Make a right onto Mississippi Ave. Pass Bell Richard Avenue and turn left at the first parking lot..
From Alexandria
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***During no JRTC Rotation*** Travel west on HWY 28. Take the Gate 7 / Alligator Lake Recreation Area exit to Gate 7. Continue onto K Ave until 9th St. Make a right onto 9th St. and continue onto Entrance Rd. Make a left onto Chaffee Rd and continue South until Bell RIchard Avenue. Make a right onto Bell Richard Avenue. Make a left onto Mississippi Avenue then make a left at the first parking lot.
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***During JRTC Rotation*** Travel west on HWY 28. Take Gate 6 / Chaffee Rd exit to Gate 6. Continue South until Bell RIchard Avenue. Make a right onto Bell Richard Avenue. Make a left onto Mississippi Avenue then make a left at the first parking lot.
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The Visitor Control Center opens at 5 a. m. and closes at 9 p. m. This will be Monday thru Sunday and include federal holidays. Personnel will have to plan ahead when hosting special events or having guests arrive after 9pm. Please arrange for early access by picking up passes prior to the facility closure and/or plan to escort your guest onto the installation after 9 pm. This does not affect personnel being escorted by authorized sponsors or personnel that already have an access control pass or card. If you have any questions about VCC hours or after hour visitor access to Fort Johnson, please contact the VCC at (337) 531-0830.
Incoming Single Soldiers will live in the barracks located next to the COFs.
The Geronimo Warrior Restaurant is a 5 minute walk and is located next to the Warrior (1st MEB) Fitness Center.
Most up to date information on Fort Johnson Acess Control Points (ACPs): Fort Johnson Gate Information
The Visitor Control Center opens at 5 a. m. and closes at 9 p. m. This will be Monday thru Sunday and include federal holidays. Personnel will have to plan ahead when hosting special events or when having guests arrive after 9 p. m. Please arrange for early access by picking up passes prior to the facility closure and/or plan to escort your guest onto the installation after 9 p. m. This do not affect personnel being escorted by authorized sponsors or personnel that already have an access control pass or card. If you have general questions concerning after hour visitor access to Fort Johnson, please contact the VCC staff at (337) 531-0830.
Slideshow below shows the barracks, Geronimo Restaurant, and Warrior (1st MEB) Fitness Center.
Pictures
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