Fort Sill
Fort Sill is a United States Army post north of Lawton, Oklahoma, about 85 miles (137 km) southwest of Oklahoma City. It covers almost 94,000 acres (38,000 ha).
| Fort Sill | |
|---|---|
| Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma | |
Shoulder sleeve insignia of units stationed at Fort Sill | |
| Coordinates | 34°40′16″N 98°23′23″W |
| Type | Military post |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | United States |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1869 |
| In use | 1869–present |
| Garrison information | |
| Past commanders | MG Mark McDonald |
| Garrison | United States Army Field Artillery School United States Army Air Defense Artillery School 75th Field Artillery Brigade 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade |
Fort Sill, Oklahoma | |
Old infantry barracks at Fort Sill. | |
| Location | Lawton, Oklahoma |
| Architect | US Army |
| NRHP reference No. | 66000629 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | 15 October 1966 |
| Designated NHL | 19 December 1960 |
The fort was first built during the Indian Wars. It is designated as a National Historic Landmark and serves as home of the United States Army Field Artillery School, as well as the Marine Corps' site for Field Artillery MOS school, United States Army Air Defense Artillery School, the 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade, and the 75th Field Artillery Brigade. Fort Sill is also one of the four locations for Army Basic Combat Training. It has played a significant role in every major American conflict since 1869.
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