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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                 12) OBSERVATION: The M548 ammunition carrier is
                     incapable of supporting sustained, fast-moving
                     artillery operations. It should be replaced with
                     the CATV or HEMTT.

                 13) OBSERVATION: The Global Positioning System (GPS)
                     was invaluable to artillery operations in a
                     desert environment. It can satisfy the hasty
                     survey needs of artillery units. Until the
                     position locating system for the FISTV is
                     fielded, all key elements should be provided the
                     GPS.

                 14) OBSERVATION: DIVARTY / artillery battalions do
                     not have enough fuel tankers for sustained refuel
                     operations. Three additional HEMTT tankers
                     should be added to the TO&E of the DS battalions
                     and one to the TO&E of a DIVARTY HHB.

                 15) OBSERVATION: Mounted on the M113 chassis, the
                     FISTV is too slow to support mechanized maneuver
                     forces. It should be mounted on a tracked
                     chassis such as the M2 that can move as fast as
                     modern tanks and Bradleys..

                 16) OBSERVATION: There were no M169 floats in
                     theater. If losses had been severe, artillery
                     combat power could have decreased significantly
                     while new equipment was enroute. M109 floats
                     should accompany deploying units.

                 17) OBSERVATION: Night vision goggles are not
                     available in sufficient quantities for drivers
                     and assistant drivers in artillery units.
                     sufficient numbers should be added to TO&E.

                 18) OBSERVATION: Camunications equipment currently
                     available in brigade and division FSE's is
                 inadequate. Maneuver nets are heavily used and
                     hard to access. Therefore, a capable long-range
                     communications system should be issued to brigade
                     and division fire support elements.

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Scan Date = 12-JUN-1996
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Long Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
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Non-Health Related Document = 01-JAN-1980
Declassified = 02-AUG-1996