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The 46th Engineer Battalion is located at Fort Polk, 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
Battalion Historical Photos
Leadership
LTC Jon-Paul Depreo, Battalion Commander
Lieutenant Colonel Jon-Paul E. Depreo commissioned as a Second Lieutenant through ROTC upon graduating from Weber State University, Ogden, Utah in May 2003 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications-Public Relations. He also holds a Masters degree in Geological Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla, a Masters degree in Military Art and Operational Science from the Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base, and the Project Management Professional certificate.
Prior to taking command, he served in the EUCOM J4, Stuttgart, Germany. LTC Depreo also served as the Executive Officer to the Operations Director, G-9, United States Army, Washington, District of Columbia.
LTC Depreo began his military career as a sapper platoon leader and company executive officer in the 588th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas and deployed in support of Operation Iraq Freedom (2004 and 2005-2006). In November of 2007, he was assigned to 1st Armored Division Headquarters, United States Army Europe, where he served as an engineer planner in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He transitioned to 2nd Stryker Calvary Regiment, Vilseck, Germany and served as Assistant Regimental Engineer, and Engineer Troop Commander where he deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan (2010-11). After redeployment, LTC Depreo was assigned to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri where he served as a Small Group Leader (SGL) for the Engineer Captains Career Course where he instructed approximately 150 students on engineer tactics and staff officer roles and responsibilities.
After completing studies at the Air Command and Staff College in June of 2014, LTC Depreo was assigned to Fort Hood, Texas where he served as an Engineer Planner on Headquarters, III Corps staff and deployed to Baghdad, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (2015-16). Upon redeployment, LTC Depreo was assigned to the 20th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade where he served as battalion Operations Officer deploying company size units to support Combat Training Center operations and Multi-National training exercises in the European Command Area of Responsibility. He then transitioned and worked at Headquarters, 36th Engineer Brigade as the Brigade Executive Officer.
LTC Depreo has a number of awards and decorations to include the Bronze Star Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Defense Meritorious Service Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Cluster, NATO Medal, Army Commendation with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Combat Action Badge, and Parachutist Badge.
CSM Jeremy Compton, Battalion Command Sergeant Major
Command Sergeant Major Compton enlisted into the U.S Army 28 January 1998 and attended One Station Unit Training with B Battery 1st BN, 79th FA Regiment at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, as a 13B Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember. In 2001 he attended AIT at Fort Leonard Wood, MO and awarded the MOS of 62E, Heavy Construction Equipment Operator.
Command Sergeant Major Compton’s assignments include:1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment (AASLT), Fort Bragg, NC; 169th Engineer Battalion, Fort Leonard Wood, MO; 577th Engineer Battalion, Fort Leonard Wood, MO; 5th Engineer Battalion, Fort Leonard Wood, MO; 3rd Battalion, 10th Infantry Regiment, Fort Leonard Wood, MO; HHC, 36th Engineer Brigade, Fort Hood, TX; 62nd Engineer Battalion, Fort Hood, TX; 554th Engineer Battalion, Fort Leonard Wood, MO; HHC, 1st Engineer Brigade, Fort Leonard Wood, MO; 2nd Infantry Division (DIVENG), Camp Red Cloud, South Korea; 11th Engineer Battalion, Camp Humphreys, South Korea; U.S. Army Africa (DCSENG), Caserma Ederle, Italy.
Command Sergeant Major Compton has served in numerous leadership positions as an Ammunition Team Chief, Training NCO, Team Leader, Instructor, Section Sergeant, Drill Sergeant, Senior Drill Sergeant, Platoon Sergeant, First Sergeant, DOTLD EN SGM, Division Engineer SGM, Command Sergeant Major, and Army Service Component Command (ASCC) Engineer SGM. His deployments include Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) 2003-2004, OIF 2005-2006, OIF/OND 2010-2011, Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) 2012-2013, and Operation United Assistance (OUA) in Liberia 2014.
Command Sergeant Major Compton's Military and Civilian education include: Combat Lifesaver Course, Air Assault School, Warrior Leader Course, Advance Leader Course, Instructor Trainer Course, Senior Leader Course, Drill Sergeant School, Commanders and First Sergeant Course, Joint Engineer Operations Course, and the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy. He is currently pursuing his BA in Construction Management with Park University.
Command Sergeant Major Compton’s awards and Decorations include: the Bronze Star Medal (1OLC), the Meritorious Service Medal (6OLC), the Army Commendation Medal (5OLC), the Army Achievement Medal (3OLC), the Army Valorous Unit Award, the Meritorious Unit Award (2OLC), the Army Superior Unit Award, the Good Conduct Medal (7th Award), the National Defense Service Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the Iraqi Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal; the Armed Forces Service Medal, the NCO Professional Development Ribbon (w/Numeral 5), the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon (w/Numeral 4), the Drivers Badge, the Drill Sergeant Identification Badge, the Combat Action Badge, and the Air Assault Badge. He is a member of the prestigious Sergeant Audie Murphy Club and is a recipient of the Army Engineer Association's Bronze de Fleury Medal.
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 Polk 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.
Incoming Soldiers
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 Polk Acess Control Points (ACPs): Fort Polk Gate Information
Slideshow below shows the barracks, Geronimo Restaurant, and Warrior (1st MEB) Fitness Center.
