DESERT STORM AFTER ACTION REPORT

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Subject: DESERT STORM AFTER ACTION REPORT                                

Unit: 22D SUPCOM  

Parent Organization: ARCENT      

Box ID: BX005554

Folder Title: ARMY EOD IN DESERT STORM VOL 3 542 EOD CONTROL TEAM                                             

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            f. EM tools and emdmmt:

                We have decided to divide this questim into three categories, the good, the
        bad, and the ugly. We will start with what we consider bad or where a definite
        inprovwmt is          . Please note that we had           tools and Applications to
        field three each three mn team. CP also had a set of publications as back-tw and
        a set of tools in case a fourth tem had to put together, which we did in support of
        5th SEU, Task Force Fr       , and the clearance operations at         , Iraq.
                First the bad: We felt the robot topped the list for two key reaqons; one
        there was no a@lable muntenance support and no true way to transport it without
        sacrificing an off-loaded trailer or truck to carry it. Had the IED threat
        materialize, it my have proved it's worth. Problenv3 with the robot. It's
        batteries did hold a charge for a long period, the claw mly grabs one way, and a
        host of others that the new modification package will hopefully correct.

                The cooling suits for the M3 suits were next m our list. The suits had to
        first be Modified without knowing if it would cwprcrdse the suit's seal. Next, it
        required a sffgkll freezer to freeze and store the packs         to keep the suit
        cold. M3 suits were not carried as our BM team normal equi@t. We felt MOPP
        level 5        te except for an unusual situation where gross contamination niay be
        encountered.

                 The ANIPSS-11 mine detectors and the ferrous ordnance locators were never
        used. The mlne detector would have virtually bem useless against the numerous
        amounts of plastic mines encomtered in theater. The ferrous ordnance locator was
        not carried after we departed Dhahran because of soil conditions and because it's
        absmm allowed more rom for survival items.

worked, it was
        great, but the problem was they would not work for long. EOD n"& a SM, tw3.n,
        trailer mounted diesel generator. Diesels, after we          ed to obtain 1 (15KW
        generator), held W to the enviroramt and thrived m cmtinuous use. We also did
        not have to rdx and match fuel cans.

                 Next were the radios. Distance was their biggest obstacle. For the base
        cluster area of nhahran, they were adequate because most operating distances were
        @rt. But once deployed North, tal@ with Cmtrol could only be accmVIi@ by
        7ACS system. In Kuwait City and the surrounding area with 5th SFG, twm were
        spread everywhere, and no cmtact could be mam

                  Now for the good. The SEE vehicle, overall, was the most valuable because
        it was such a great bargaining tool. A lot of favors were brought in because we
        were able to dig fighting positions, bunkers, and s@       for latrines, showers, and
                Is. The hydraulic drill and chain saw were used a lot while in Dhahran. We
        did actually use it as an EOD tool in Kuwait City by clearing a pathway into an ASP
        we needed to gather intelligence informatim for 5th SFG. It also transported the
        15HR generator trailer we received in lieu of 3M generator trailer and carried our
        tentage.

                  The PRC-127's were a great asset while perfo@        clearing operations in
                Iraq. We not only had to clear nmtions, but also had to control crowds of
        refugees and people who lived in the area (there was a large MP shortage). They
        worked well for team operatiom in responding to IED'S, and incidents through the
        bunker 13.nes and m-and-around Kuwait City. We used thein to control convoy
        operations while rwving from place to place.

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File Room = sep96_declassified
File Cabinet = Week-42
Box ID = BX005554
Unit = 22D SUPCOM
Parent Organization = ARCENT
Folder Title = ARMY EOD IN DESERT STORM VOL 3 542 EOD CONTROL TEAM
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Subject = DESERT STORM AFTER ACTION REPORT
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Document Date =
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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 = 22-NOV-1996