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File: 120396_aug96_decls18_0002.txt
Subject: OPERATION DESERT STORM TASK ORGANIZATION TASK ORGANIZATION
Unit: ARCENT
Parent Organization: CENTCOM
Box ID: BX000473
Folder Title: COMMAND REPORTS 11TH ADA BDE AAR- 1 OF 3 PERMANENT DESERT SHIELD-STORM
Document Number: 31
Folder SEQ #: 1
In order to solve the problems that these vast distances
placed on resupplying units with all classes of supplies, the
brigade formed a transportation unit from internal assets. This
unit moved 150 tons of cargo over 185,000 of miles during Desert
Shield/Storm Operations. The brigade also established a logistics
distribution center which functioned as a Material Control Center
(MCC) for theater distribution of missile peculiarlparts (Class
IX) to U.S. Marine Corps Hawk, VII Corps Hawk and Patriot units,
and llth ADA Brigade units. Also, the brigade controlled the
allocation of Patriot missiles throughout theater.
The problems of command and control were overcome by
establishing a unique communications network of a magnitude and
complexity heretofore unparalleled anywhere. This network
included numerous multi-service data and voice links via
satellite, land-line, and multiple radio means connecting the
brigade to all major theater headquarters, ground maneuver units,
and to the U.S. Space Command. This enabled the brigade to
integrate the fires and air defense coverage of Ilth ADA Brigade
units and TF B-43 ADA units (VII Corps) into the theater
integrated air defense system.
On 16 January, hostilities commenced with the initiation of
the air campaign against Iraq by the Coalition forces. On 18
January, the first SCUD missile was intercepted by A Battery, 2-7
ADA. This marked the first time that a tactical ballistic missile
was intercepted as well as the first time the Patriot system was
fired in combat. During the 44 days of Operation Desert Storm
almost three dozen SCUD missiles were intercepted by brigade units
in over 20 separate battles over the skies of Saudi Arabia. The
Brigade's combat actions were highlighted by the mass SCUD
launches against Riyadh and Dhahran on the night of 20-21 January.
Following the Brigade's overwhelming success in turning aside that
mass attack, LTG Charles Horner, the Commander of the U.S. Central
Command Air Force (CENTAF) declared that!
'Last night could have been the turning point of the war.
If he had hit Riyadh Air Base and destroyed 6 AWACS or put
chemicals on the FISs at Dhahran think of how the attitude and
support of the American people might have changed. No one should
underestimate the value of the Patriot System in this war. He gave
us his best shot last night and he gave his best shot against
Israel the night before, and he failed. He has nothing to show
for it. In the historical analysis and studies of this war,
Patriot will be one of the key systems which influenced the
outcome.
Last night also underscores the importance of some type
of theater or strategic space defensive system for our nation.
You can see how any tin horn dictator can buy these long range
ballistic missiles and hold nations hostage. That is why we need
some kind of theater or space defense system. To protect
ourselves against guys like this.'
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Box ID = BX000473
Unit = ARCENT
Parent Organization = CENTCOM
Folder Title = COMMAND REPORTS 11TH ADA BDE AAR- 1 OF 3 PERMANENT DESERT SHIELD-STORM
Folder Seq # = 1
Subject = OPERATION DESERT STORM TASK ORGANIZATION TASK O
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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 = 22-NOV-1996