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 













              M. AIR  LIASON OFFICER

                  1)  OBSERVATION: Communications waa a major concern
                      during long-range cross-FLOT air reconnaissance
                      missions. In cooperation with the Air Force, A-
                      10 aircraft provided that communications link and
                      were a great confidence builder for the
                      helicopter pilots.

                  2)  OBSERVATION: The preplanned CAS process was not
                      effective because of the requirement to submit
                      requests 48 hours in advance. Proplanned
                      requests should be required not more than 24
                      hours in advance.

                  3)  OBSERVATION: Milvans required for transport of
                      Air Force vehicles were not available. As a
                      result, communications pallet equipped vehicles
                      had damage or missing equipment when off-loaded.

                  4)  OBSERVATION: The Air Force detatchment arranged
                      for and received adequate ammunition and
                      pyrotechnics prior to deployment. However, due
                      to security and transportation problems, it was
                      left behind. The solution is to identify
                      requirements early so that they may be filled
                      through Army channels.

                  5)  OBSERVATION: The Air Force TACP's need a faster,
                      more mobile vehicle on the battlefield to keep up
                      with the maneuver units. The current M113 is
                      inadequate.

                  6)  OBSERVATION: TACP's at brigade TAC's need
                      protection from incoming fires not provided by
                      the HMMWV. A Bradley-type vehicle would provide
                      both protection and speed.






          Encls                        PATRICK LAMAR
                   LTC, GS
                                       G-3

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File Room = jun96_declassified
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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