DESERT STORM AFTER ACTION REPORT

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Subject: DESERT STORM AFTER ACTION REPORT                                

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

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             k. Technical Intelligence

             The briefing prior to departure from Picatinny was very helpful. They provided us
           with enough to at least see were and what we were possible up against. Had it not
           been for their efforts, there probably would not have been any. This areas needs to
           have a higher priority with Indian Head, because we know Picatinny has. Also during
           the phase when new and unseen ordnance did start to arrive into MI and EOD hands we
           had a very uncoordinated effort in trying to pass information and pictures.
           Pictures were a problem, we couldn't develop them because they were classified.
           Someone from Indian Head and Picatinny should have been on hand from the beginning
           to disseminate and take responsibility for that portion of the work effort.

             1. ADPE (Computers)

             Computers have made things easier, but why does everyone want to always change the
           programs. Also the computers and their external components do not adjust well to
           harsh environment of the desert. We have no solution to fix that part because they
           are now a permanent fixture in the operations of EOD. The only true complaint that
           can be made is no training prior to use. Time is not always a convenience.

             M. Mail

             This was a sore point with some of the troops, but overall it was adequate. It
           wasn't timely by no means, but the overall quantities I saw sit out at collection
           points was unbelievable. So my hats off to those that made it happen.

             n. VIP Support

             The big question here is WHY. We are suppose to tactical and at war any minute.
           What are the assets back home there for.

             o. Organic Lift Capability

             We had just enough except for the robot, it took up to much space. But in order to
o hold the necessary
           equipment.

             p. Load out for Deployment

             We had to go from Yakima to Ft Lewis, WA, a 2 1/2 hour drive in a car. Support
           was a long way away.  It was if we didn't do it, didn't happen. The EOC at Ft Lewis
           kept us informed and helped obtain equipment, but when it came time for the actual
           movement onto Ft Lewis, it was you should take care of this. FORSCOM was of little
           help during this time. Information was late and inadequate. Hopefully it was
           because of the heat of the moment. Requirements for equipment and additional
           equipment above survival stuff at times from FORSCOM was on the point of ludicrous.
           It was a continually rearrange equipment because you had to take this or that. We
           didn't even know who was to be our higher headquarters until near the last days. In
           the beginning, our own headquarters wrote us off a little too quickly we felt. but
           that probably was attributed to the fact no one really knew if we were deploying or
           PCSing. In the end they did help. Our own installation was probably the real life
           saver in this whole deployment. Yakima Training Center went out of their way to
           make sure all maintenance and equipment were up to standards.

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Subject = DESERT STORM AFTER ACTION REPORT
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Declassified = 22-NOV-1996