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    

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Folder Title: 24 MECH INF DIV AFTER ACTION REPORT                                                             

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Unit: 24TH ID     

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                                         AFTER ACTION COMMENT


              1. OBSERVATION: The Engineer "E-Force' concept greatly enhances a
              mechanized division's combat and combat support capabilities.

              2. DISCUSSION:


                a. Concept calls for the addition of an engineer regiment to the heavy
              division. "E-Force" designation has been replaced by Enciineer Restructure
              Initiative (ERI).

                b. 24th ID(M) combat operations validated ERI concept. Cdr, 36th Engineer
              Group served as Division Engineer. Three combat engineer battalions integrated
              Into infantry brigade combat teams - 5th Eng Bn (lst Bde); 3rd Eng Bn (2nd
              Bde); 299th Eng Sri (197th Bde). Engineer battalion commander served as the
              Brigade Engineer. Organization enabled efficient identification, marking, and
              improvement of over 500 kilometers of combat trails in the Division's attack
              zone.


              3. LESSON LEARNED: The ERI concept is valid and has tremendous application
              for sustained desert operations, both in the defense and offense, across the
              entire spectrum of engineer priorities - survivability, mobility, and
              countermobility.


              4. RECOMMENDE ACTION:


                a. That ER[ be implemented within 24th ID(M) as soon as possible. This is
              especially important given the Division's critical role as the only mechanized and
              armored member of the XVIII Airborne Corps rapid deployment force;

                b. That implementation include mechanized versus wheeled combat engineer
              battalions; and

                c. That consideration be given for the addition of a combat support
              equipment (CSE) company under Division control for assigned GS engineer
              missions such as road repair and maintenance.

iptin, Jan 91, "$on of E-Force,"
              pages 9-10)

                a. ERI concept supported by rigorous analysis, numerous NTC rotations, and
              REFORCER '90 experience.

                b. This fiscal year, USAREUR will reorganize one division with a second
              reorganization next year. Korea will reorganize in 1992.

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