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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Unit: 24TH ID     

Parent Organzation: XVIII CORPS 







                                       UNCLASSIFIED
                                                                       06/3
                                     JMLS LONG REPORT

            1. (U) J=S NUMBER: 52351-48144 (00014), submitted by DIVISION
            SURGEON, 24 ID, 870-5516, (912)767-5516.

            2. (U) No type OPN DESERT STORM NOTES conducted by 24 IN DIV
            on 05/23/91.

            3. (U) KEYWORDS: OFFICER REPLACEMENT, MEDICAL CORPS,

            4. (U) TITLE: MEDICAL CORPS OFFICER REPLACEMENT

            5. (U) OBSERVATION: There was no clearly understood plan for
            replacement of medical corps officers during OPERATION DESERT
            STORM.

            6. (U) DISCUSSION: Replacement of medical officers was a
            function of both the G-1 and corps Division Surgeons based on
            a need to manage these officers by speciality, situation on the
            battlefield, and @erience in addition to rank and TOE slots.
            From the prospective of a supported unit, higher echelons
            appeared unwilling to identify backfills. This created doubt on
            the part of those supported at every level that needed
            assistance would arrive in a timely manner.

            7. (U) LESSON L    ED: The physician / PA replacement system
            required no utilization during DESERT STORM. However, the very
            replacement issue has morale implications. Units must believe
            the support they need will arrive while continuing to plan for
            the worst.

            S. (U) RECO     ED ACTION: A pool of replacement medical
            officers should be held in reserve physically close to units
            supported (nearest hospital). However, it is recognized that
            under current physician shortages, this is impractical.



                (U) SUBJECT: PERSONNEL

                (U) INTEROPERABILITY: PLANNING

                (U) Lesson distributed by: 24TH IN DIV.












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