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 











                 2)  OBSERVATION: Division multichannel nodes were
                     unable to keep pace with offensive operations.
                     During the battle, single channel TACSAT was the
                     primary command and control communications link
                     for the division.

                 3)  OBSERVATION: Adequate assets were not available
                     for requesting and controlling MEDEVAC aircraft.
                     Recommend that they be co-located with the
                     maneuver brigade command and control elements for
                     better communications and quicker response.

                 4)  OBSERVATION: Combat service support units must
                     be equipped with redundant communications systems
                     capable of operating over extended distances.
                     DISCOM relied on PCM multichannel to coordinate
                     with COSCOM and the forward support battalions.
                     In fast moving offensive operations over extended
                     distances, communication was not always reliable.

                 5)  OBSERVATION: Division AM secure communications
                     needs revamping. Only one Parkhill device is
                     available in each brigade and separate battalion.
                     The effect of this was overreliance on single
                     channel TACSAT. Sufficient AM radios must be
                     available to have an adequate AM secure net.

                 6)  OBSERVATION: The DMAIN Assistant Division
                     Aviation office (ADAO) lacks the proper
                     communications equipment. Multichannel is a good
                     system but not always reliable for timely
                     information flow. An FM secure is good for short
                     distances. A VHF system is preferrable due to
                     extended range capability. Current hand-held
not adequate.

                 7)  OBSERVATION: A medical communications net should
                     be a permanent part of the division SOP and
                     officially established through signal channels.
                     Battalion aid stations and medical companies
                     should have both AM and FM radio systems to
                     properly monitor and request MEDEVACS.

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File Room = jun96_declassified
File Cabinet = Week-22
Box ID = BX001437
Unit = 24TH ID
Parent Organization = XVIII CORPS
Folder Title = 24 MECH INF DIV AFTER ACTION REPORT
Folder Seq # = 785
Subject = 24TH MECH INF DIV OPERATION DESERT STORM AFTER A
Document Seq # = 50
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