24TH MECH INF DIV OPERATION DESERT STORM AFTER ACTION REPORT

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Subject: 24TH MECH INF DIV OPERATION DESERT STORM AFTER ACTION REPORT    

Box  ID: BX001437

Document Number:          2

Folder Title: 24 MECH INF DIV AFTER ACTION REPORT                                                             

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Unit: 24TH ID     

Parent Organzation: XVIII CORPS 









                 4) The M-1 ABRAMS family of tanks is too heavy to be safely towed for
           extended distances by the M-88Al Recovery Vehicle. The M-88Al is under
           powered and is of limited use during fast-paced offensive operations. They must
           be operated in pairs to safely tow the M-lAl tank which greatly reduces
           recovery asset availability and increases recovery time.

                 5) 24th ID(M)'s 350 kilometer attack deep to the enemy's flanks and rear
           quickly over extended the Division's FM (Secure) and FM RETRANS capabilities.
           The rapid momentum of attack made PCM multichannel communications
           unfeasible.    Single channel TACSAT became the primary and most reliable
           means of communications while the Division was on-the-move. Fielding of
           additional single channel TACSAT systems (minimum of three per MSC) would
           greatly enhance command and control capabitties over extended distances.

                 6) 25 M-9 Armored Combat Earthmover (ACE) were fielded to 24th ID(M) a
           few days before the attack. DESERT STORM was the first time ACEs were
           utilized in combat. The system performed well during all phases of the operation.

                 7) AVLBs proved the fastest and most efficient method to cross most
           obstacles. A substantial improvement would be made if the AVLB's aging
           chassis was replaced with an M-1 tank chassis variant.

                 8) A command and control variant of the M-2 Bradley fighting vehicle is
           required to meet the C2 challenges of rapid AirLand Battle operations. The
           current M-577 family of vehicles does not offer maneuverability that is
           compatible with. that of the M-1 Tank and M-2 Bradley fighting vehicle.

              E. LEADERSHIP

                 OPERATION DESERT STORM validated the Army's non-commissioned
           officer and officer professional development programs. Our NCO and officer
         leadership know their business, their soldiers, and how to effectively employ their
           combat systems and equipment.






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Box ID = BX001437
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Document Date =
Scan Date = 12-JUN-1996
Queued for Declassification = 01-JAN-1980
Short Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Long Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Permanent Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Non-Health Related Document = 01-JAN-1980
Declassified = 02-AUG-1996