AFTER ACTION REPORT DESERT SHIELD STORM

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Subject: AFTER ACTION REPORT    DESERT SHIELD STORM                      

Unit: 22D SUPCOM  

Parent Organization: ARCENT      

Box  ID: BX005554

Folder Title: ARMY EOD IN DESERT STORM VOL 4 543 EOD TEAM EODCT                                               

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          AUG 14 '91 15:48 51ST ORD DET (EOD), @bi                       P.4/5



        300d
        SUBJECT: After Actions Review: Desert Shield/Stom



                   jPk= c3upport

                 (1) The constant turnover @ assigned --UPPOrt units, both
        Supply and maintenance, was a problem. On the average, it was
        necessary to rebuild the support channels every two weeks .
                 (2) We were allowed to use 3 small buildings in very bad
        condition. Our tentage was used as additional space.
                 (!3) Our generators were used only as backup power and in
        these cases  they were adequate.

                 EUD Tools


                 (1) We found the Mi@2 to be the most valuable tool.
        Especially in Kuwait City, it allowed absolute control over the
        detonations in populated areas.
                 (2) Thp .50 caliber dearmer was also used and is a
        reliable tool.
                 (3) The Robot could not be kept operational. It was only
        used For Host NAtion Statir Displays.
                 (4) The SEE vehicle proved invaluable as trade and
        barter. A few hours of usage would help us to acquire additional
        support. However, it does require much labor intensive maintenance
        and a trained operator. It was not used to support any POD
        operations.

            9-   Rifle Disruption

                 41) We conducted no rifle disruptions.
                 <@) We believe more training with the lessons learned are
        necessary.

            h.   Mission Support

                 (1) Our unit was located at the Port of Dammam, with a Z>
        man team detached to Kuwait City. Due to the constant changeover
        o4 rear area support units, frequent physical contact was
        necessary.
                 (2) The EOD structure worked well for us, but incidents
        would still filter to us outside the "normal" channels. The 542d
        in the ARCENT RAOC was a definite success.
 (@) Most of our work consisted of transportation anti
        handling accidents, suspected IED'S, and, later, the Part and Unit
        Amnc-5ty programs.

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Box ID = BX005554
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Folder Title = ARMY EOD IN DESERT STORM VOL 4 543 EOD TEAM EODCT
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Subject = AFTER ACTION REPORT DESERT SHIELD STORM
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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 = 17-DEC-1996