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   Publications

             This is a real sore point, publications just hasn't got it yet. We needed 5 sets
           in order to operate the teams and CP correctly. All we would ever get was 3 changes
           or 3 of whatever they sent. Microfiche in the sand does not mix nor does it allow
           you have a failure in your microfiche viewer. The ID guide literally sucks rubber
           eggs. The ID guide is not set up for yes I know the country or I have a good idea
           of what I'm looking for. The warnings and RSP on the ID Guide is not enough nor
           allows you but remote tool operation. We don't think computers are the answer
           either, they are delicate and they break. The publications need to be also
           available in paper and in the hip pocket format. At least this allows you an option
           of what you can use. ID guides need to be more organized into countries, most EUD
           troops can figure at least that out. ID guide should also show an internal workings
           of the item, especially fuzes and shaped-charged items. This would evaluate the
           hazard and show the EOD troop were to place his explosive RSP or disposal procedure;
           we might want to look at UK publications, they have the right idea.

             g. Vehicles

             Ours proved to reliable and did the mission. We were satisfied. The introduction
           of the HUMMV was bonus, but late to really prove themselves. We are taking a few
           back and they will be severely tested at Yakima Training Center.

             h. Supply

             It was not available when we first arrived in country, it was a matter of if you
           have what I need, then maybe we can talk. We brought what we needed, fortunately we
           brought enough to last until the supply system was able to kick in. All-in-all the
           scrounge system prevailed and that's what worked.

             i. Maintenance

pply probably hurt this area more than anything. They were
           more than ready to fix it, but no parts. Units deployed without their stocks because
           they were suppose to have already been here or their ship did not arrive. Our
           maintenance support when needed was always there for the most part.

             j. Administration

             Administrative support here and in CONUS did it's job. We had no pay problems nor
           SIDPERS problems.

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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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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