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




     trophies the one major item and two weapons to take home.   The Battalion
     Commander and CSM decide that the MT-LB with minelayer, one squad automatic
     weapon, and one AK-47 will be retained. The limitation only applies to
     vehicles and weapons. MILVAN are being unloaded, cleaned, the contents
     inventoried in preparation for customs inspections. Two aircraft load
     pallets are also being prepared for shipment. A mock-up of the pallets
     is used to determine the amount of equipment that can be loaded. Today the
     Battalion hag primary usage of the wheeled vehicle washrack. Another major
     task is the turn-in of all Class V (Ammunition). COL Holder, Commander
     2ACR, stopped by today to pass on a 'well done' to the Battalion. He gave
     an update on the current situation and inquired if the Battalion had any
     problems that needed his attention.


     12 Apr 91: Effective 0200 hours, the United Nations formally approves
     the permanent cease fire. Today is the 85th day since the start of the war
     and 46 days after the start of the ground offensive. It is also the 129th
     day since the Battalion had its official retreat ceremony marking its
     arrival in the KTO. Today POM begins for the Battalion. Staff sections
     are busy making arrangements for the two deployments of the Battalion.
     Soldiers are busy cleaning, packing, and preparing for redeployment.


     13 Apr 91: MILVAN are Inspected by customs officials today. 7th EN
     Brigade conducts an engineer conference/AAR. Battalion Officers conduct a
     Hail & Farewell.



     14 Apr 91: Tracked vehicles go to wash rack. Soldiers staying at XXMC
     move to 2ACR area and the Battalion breaks down old base camp. 7th Engineer
     Brigade has casing of Colors ceremony.


     15 Apr 91: Convoys depart for the port at Al Jubyal(450 km). The Battalion
     is housed with the King's Own Scottish Boarders.


     18 Apr 91: 114 soldiers fly at 1130 from XKMC to the port of Al Jubyal thus
     leaving 300 soldiers at XKMC. Battalion has to take all MREs out of the MIL
     VANs - we believe that they will be used to feed refugees.


     17 Apr 91: 2ACR Commander meeting. Battalion Advance Party flies home. It
     includes S-4, Cooks, BMO, and representatives from each company. Fiona
     Parker enters the world.



     18 Apr 91: (XKMC) The Battalion (-) arrives at the APOE this afternoon.
     Preliminary coordination is made for a 23 April departure.


     19 Apr 91: The Battalion's equipment goes to the wash racks. Soldiers at
     KKYC move to PMO area.



     20 Apr 91: The Battalion cleans wash racks. SFC Walls goes to LBE and pick
     180 pairs of desert boots. Enough for each soldier to have at least one
     complete desert uniform.                                       i


     21 Apr 91: The Battalion preps for customs inspection of vehicles not
     painted sand color. Battalion MILVAN guards link up with the BN at the P%iO.