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File: 081996_jul96_decls1_0033.txt
Subject: 3AD HISTORY OF OPERATION DESERT STORM AND SPEAR
Box ID: BX001301
Document Number: 3
Folder Title: OPORDS AND COMMAND AND CONTROL
Folder Seq #: 4
Unit: 3D AD
Parent Organzation: VII CORPS
following day, and prepare detailed graphics to support the
operations. They completed the tasi. by mid-aite?rnoon and the SSS
personally distributed the order to all brigades by helicopter before
sundown. Learning our lesson, we kept one division planner at the
DTAC.
Communications with the DREAR over MSE during this phase was off
and on, however, BB Yates, ADC-S, flew forward frequently to
coordinate with both the ADC-M and the CB. By staying personally
abreast of the current situation, BB Yates ensured the DREAR was able
to perform its mission essential tasks and effectively coordinate
logistic support operations for the division. Additionally, the Jump
REAR CP followed just behind the trail brigade and maintained good FM
communications with the DTAC.
At 0850, Node 63 reached its planned location in OBJ COLLINS
(PU215050) and linked to Node 62 by 0915. In the meanwhile, Nodes 14
and 60 pulled up stakes and moved north. Node 60 moved to the east
Node 63 (PU480120) and linked back to it at 1730. At 1830, a
remote RAU was moved 16 km further to the east. (See diagram 5)
During the evening of 26 Feb, 1700 - 2400, and through the early
morning hours of 27 Feb, the division experienced its heaviest
contact of the war and effectively fought both close and deep
operations simultaneously. lst and 2d Bde engaged forces of the
TALWALKANA division along the FLOT, while 2-227the Attack Helicopter
Bn (AH-64), and 2-6 Cavalry (AM-64), supported by Air Force Stealth
Fighters (F-117A) and A-10's, engaged forces approximately 10 -15 km
deeper
targets vicinity OBJ DORSET, about 20 - 22 km from the FLOT. Again,
these close and deep operations were coordinated and controlled by
commanders an the FM Division Command Net, however, we had good MSE
service throughout the evening.
- DAY 4
27 February 91
At 0800, 27 Feb, 3d Bde passed through 2d Bde in the north along
PL BULLET, then continued the attack abreast with the lst Bde. Iraqi
resistance was moderate, then light. Node Center 14 moved east at
1000 CPUB19169), prior to the zone being cleared of enemy and linked
to Node 60 by 1100. The Jump TAC followed Ist Bde and the DTAC moved
through the center of the zone. The Division MAIN moved to Node
Center 60 at 0720 and was operational at 1500. At 1530, the Jump
IIAIN took Node Center 15, and moved northeast of Node Center 14
(PU900222). CSee diagram 6) By 2130, Ist and 3d Bde had reached the
division's limit of advance, PL KIWI.
DAY 5 -
28 February 91
At 0800, 28 Feb, VII Corps announced cease fire. The Jump TAC,
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File Room = jul96_declassified
File Cabinet = Week-28
Box ID = BX001301
Unit = 3D AD
Parent Organization = VII CORPS
Folder Title = OPORDS AND COMMAND AND CONTROL
Folder Seq # = 4
Subject = 3AD HISTORY OF OPERATION DESERT STORM AND SPEAR
Document Seq # = 1
Document Date =
Scan Date = 18-JUL-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 = 16-AUG-1996