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File: 111396_aacvt_21.txtCoolanol is used to cool critical components of electronic countermeasures (ECM) pods on F-15s. LGS personnel found sources from CONUS and Europe and arranged their shipment on Desert Express. Sufficient quantities arrived within five days of identification. Then, special levels were established to allow automatic requisitioning when quantities reached certain stock levels. Quick reaction to this problem prevented lost sorties from occurring. One of the biggest issues was replenishment of uniforms, boots, and other personal items. The combination of the harsh environment, oils and liquids spilled on uniforms, and laundry methods deteriorated clothing faster than normal. In addition, some individuals, despite deployment instructions to bring three uniforms, deployed only with the uniform they were wearing and believed uniforms would be issued upon arrival in the AOR. Since DPSC was not prepared to meet the increased demand, Desert BDUs and boots were not available for the first six months of the campaign. Therefore, two interim measures were taken. First, LGS sent messages to all major commands, telling them not to deploy personnel unless each individual had at least three sets of BDUs, two pairs of boots, and a field jacket. Second, to replace uniforms for individuals already in the AOR, LGS purchased 5,000 sets of Woodland BDUs from AAFES and redistributed them to all sites, based on population. In the meantime, LGS also requisitioned over 2.5 million dollars in Desert BDUs, desert boots, underwear, socks and desert parkas and pushed quantities
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