OPERATION DESERT SHIELD STORM 16 MAY 92

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Subject = OPERATION DESERT SHIELD  STORM   16 MAY 92                      

Parent Organization = ARCENT      

Unit = VII CORPS   

Folder Title = SPREAD SHEET SUMMARY-MAP AND HISTORY OF 82 ENG BN TRAVELS 16 MAY 92                             

Document Number =          6

Box ID = BX000301






      extent possible. Again 'near beer' is provided for the soldiers who want
      it. D Company spends today and two more days constructing a perimeter berm
      and survivability positions for the 75th GSC.


      01 Jan 91; The Commander's New Year's Day reception is held at 1300 in the
      HHC Mess tent. Near beer, fresh fruit, and assorted food is provided by
      HHC. AFN broadcasts the dropping of the ball at Times Square in NYC at
      0800 local time. OPD Is to demonstrate towing plans for the Ground
      Emplaced Mine Scattering System (GEMSS), and GEMSS reloading. This is
      conducted by A Company. ILT Sandford emplaces CIEMSS minefields of three
      different densities to show how the system can be towed by the M113A2, M548
      and 5 ton dump truck. C Company demonstrates loading and unloading
      operations for the MICLIC. Observers from 176th Engineer Group are
      impressed by the demonstrations and ask for an encore.



      02 Jan 91: D Company sends a Small Equipment Excavator (SEE) out to the
      16th Area Support Group (ASO) for about six hours to build survivability
      positions. It rains all day. OPD is mission loading of a M113A2 for both
      offensive and defensive operations.


      03 Jan 91: B and C Companies send dozers and bucket loaders with M916's to
      the 210th Field Artillery Brigade. Their mission is to build a perimeter
      defense berm, howitzer positions, generator pits, command and control, and
      survivability positions. The project ends on the Sth of Jan. OPD for
      today is D Company's demonstration of their sled for proofing the MICLIC
      breach. SFC Schnorrbusch is the project manager. CPT Henshaw calls it the
      'Schnorrbusch Sled'. It consists of a sheet of revetment with bangalore
      sections attached, mounted on the back of an M113A2. The first run doesn't
      go well. The bangalore tubes curve as the sled finds the path of least
      resistance. D Company vows to go back to the drawing board and 'make it
      happen'. The lst Cavalry Division is seen on the highway moving west of us.
      Ist Armored Division and Ist Infantry Division are also moving into sector.
      The Captain Promotion list is released: lLT Roumell, Puhalla, Wither,
      Hazen. and Platt are on it.

      04 Jan 91: D Company sends two Small Equipment Excavator (SEE) to the VII
      Corps TAC location to construct survivability positions. Its a one day
      project. It is a foggy morning and then a sunny day. The Battalion
      Commander presents a briefing to the 176th EN Group on the 82d and its
      capabilities. Decision is made to convert Battalion XO's vehicle, HQ5,   into
      the Battalin ALOC. Battalion OR rate is dropping, primarily because of   a
      lack of spare parts.

      05 Jan 91: CSM Henson goes to Dammam with a 40 ton tractor trailer to
      pickup an order for the Dynamite Base PX. The 7th EN Brigade hold a
      Commanders' meeting. The staff presents a coarse of actions briefing to
      the Commmander.



      06 Jan 91: CSM Henson and M916 and trailer arrive back from Port with items
      for Dynamite Base PX. Demonstration Number 2 of the Rapid Deployment Sled
      (a.k.a. 'Schnorrbusch Sled') is set for today. The bangalores are
      reinforced with metal rods welded every few feet. The RDS makes a
      successful run. A Company Joins 2/2 ACR for the first maneuvv training
      conducted in the Regiment. The three day FTX focuses on Squadron maneuver
      and offensive battle drills. A Company perfects its company wedge
      formation, with platoons in diamond. Wheeled vehicles are integrated into
      the Squadron field and combat trains.