3AD HISTORY OF OPERATION DESERT STORM AND SPEAR

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Subject: 3AD HISTORY OF OPERATION DESERT STORM AND SPEAR                 

Box  ID: BX001301

Document Number:          3

Folder Title: OPORDS AND  COMMAND AND CONTROL                                                                 

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Unit: 3D AD       

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                 what's happening on the battlefield.
                 o The frequent visits forward by the ADC-S, in a helicopter, was
                 indispensable to effective synchronization of rear operations, with
                 both close and deep operations.   We never lacked for fuel, but this
                 was because of all the planning and rehearsals we conducted, not to
                 mention adding both HEMKT and 5000 gallon fuel haulers to our
                 structure. Logistics never constrained our operations.
                 o Along the same line, there is also no substitute for face-to-face
                 discussions between higher and subordinate commanders.    It is the
                 best way to clarify intent, get an accurate sense of a units'
                 capabilities, and make good decisions.   Both LTG Franks and KG Funk
                 moved forward and visited their subordinate commanders at least once
                 a day.
                 a Crosstalk between brigade commanders on the division command net
                 was outstanding, facilitating coordination along the flanks, a
                 coordinated attack, and equally important, prevention of fratricide.
                 a Eavesdrop on division FM nets, although seldom addressed in CZ
                 discussions, does more for synchronizing the battle than we could
                 ever give credit. Just listening to reports, orders, and discussions
                 an the radio gives all an awareness c4 the situation, both friendly
                 and enemy, and helped every leader anticipate requirements or know
                 when it was time -For them to act.

                 o Command and control starts with a plan (lots c34 good work done
                 here in teaching the process particularly by BCTP, NTC, CKTC, and
                 PCC) based upon clear intent and commander's philosophy (which must
 C2
                 structure, i.e. usually communications of all types.
                 a The expression of C2 intent during the orders pr6cess is
                 important, too.

                 c Battle drills at division level work and are necessary. I
                 recognize the problem with definition of "drill". ' Call them what you
                 will, they worked for us (See enclosure 1).
                 o The control of direct fires is neglected in our Army. We need
                 better doctrine and lots more training.
                 i3 Putting together (i.e. habitual relationships) brigade combat
                 teams'and keeping them stable as far In advance and as long   as
                 possible is important in all operations but particularly 'in  offensive
                 operations.
                 a The 'burden of welfare' must be constantly stripped from    command
                 posts and units to obtain the mobility and agility required to
                 conduct armored operations.



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Box ID = BX001301
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Folder Title = OPORDS AND COMMAND AND CONTROL
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Subject = 3AD HISTORY OF OPERATION DESERT STORM AND SPEAR
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Scan Date = 18-JUL-1996
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Declassified = 16-AUG-1996