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

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Folder Title: 24 MECH INF DIV AFTER ACTION REPORT                                                             

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                 7)  OBSERVATION: The rapid pace of the attack often
                     outdistanced the division O/I net. The O/I net
                     should be established on a separate TACSAT or AM
                     net for offensive operations.

                 8)  OBSERVATION: The quality of aerial photography
                     at the user level was extremely poor. Our system
                     is capable of better quality in a more timely
                     manner. Maneuver commanders deserve these
                     products.

                 9)  OBSERVATION: The IEW maintenance system is not
                     in the Army standard maintenance system. This
                     must be fixed. Additionallyi we should eliminate
                     the GS IEW maintenance detatchments and change
                     the function of the battalion organic maintenance
                     capability to DS / GS. Lastly, the LRU
                     replacement concept should be eliminated and the
                     33T repairmen allowed to troubleshoot.

                 10) OBSERVATION: IEW systems could not interface
                     with each other and are designed without
                     consideration of other systems in the division.
                     The Army must ensure that when an IEW system is
                     developed, it can interface with other systems.


                 11) OBSERVATION: The LRSD MTO&E was inadequate for
                     desert operations. A new MTO&E should include
                     more officers, warrant officers, and NCO's to
                     function effectively in the mid to high intensity
                     conflict.






             C. G3

                 1)  OBSERVATION: Friendly vehicle identification is
                     extremely difficult through thermal sights at
                     medium to long range. An IFF device is needed
                     which would link both attack aircraft and
          fighting vehicles such as tanks and IFV'S.

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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