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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 Daniel C. Wolgemuth, Battalion Commander
Lieutenant Colonel Daniel C. Wolgemuth was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Corps of Engineers upon graduation from Tennessee Technological University in 2006. He began his career in the 19th Engineer Battalion, 20th Engineer Brigade at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He served as a Platoon Leader in the 15th Engineer Company (Horizontal) and Company Executive Officer in the 76th Engineer Company (Vertical). During this time, he deployed to Southwest Asia in support of OPERATIONS IRAQI FREEDOM and ENDURING FREEDOM. He was next assigned to Fort Hood, Texas, where he commanded the 68th Engineer Company (Horizontal), 62nd Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade and the 43rd Combat Engineer Company (Stryker), 3d Cavalry Regiment. After two successful commands, he reported to the Louisville District, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at Louisville, Kentucky.
During his time with USACE, he served in multiple engineering and construction positions to support design and administration of over a dozen military and civil works construction contracts at Fort Knox, Fort Campbell, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and multiple Army Reserve Centers. Following his time with USACE, he reported to the 130th Engineer Brigade at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. He served as the Brigade Training Officer and subsequently, the Operations Officer and Executive Officer for the 84th Engineer Battalion. He currently serves as the Facilities and Construction Chief assigned to US Army Central at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. His military education includes the Engineer Officer Basic Course and Engineer Captain’s Career Course at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and Resident Intermediate Level Education at Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
His civilian education includes a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University and a Master of Science in Engineering Management from the Missouri University of Science and Technology. He also holds certifications as a Professional Engineer and Project Management Professional. He has been married to Emily Lockwood since 2011, has three children, and currently three dogs.
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.
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