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File: 971208_sep96_decls1_0001.txt
Subject = JULLS LONG REPORT 30 MAY 91
Box ID = BX000078
Folder Title = 24TH ID AARS
Unit = XVIII CORPS
Parent Org = ARCENT
UNCLASSIFIED
05/30/91
JULLS LONG REPORT
1. (U) JULLS NUMBER: 52057-98083 (00005) , submitted by DIV
CHEMICAL,%24 ID, 870-5516, (912)767-5516.
2. (U) No type OPN DESERT STORM NOTES conducted by 24 IN DIV (MECH)
on 05/20/91.
3. (U) KEYWORDS: M8A1 ALARM, CHEMICAL, NBC,
4. (U) TITLE: M8A1 CHEMICAL ALARMS
5. (U) OBSERVATION: Inadequate authorizations for M8A1 Alarms.
6. (U) DISCUSSION: During the initial phases of DESERT SHIELD,
we determined that many units were not authorized enough M8Al
alarms to provide adequate early warning. Several units
identified were infantry, armor, artillery, and signal
battalions. The DIVARTY had previously recognized this problem
and redistributed MOAl alarms within their organization to
enhance their overall early warning capability; M8A1 alarms were
transferred from the MIRS battery to the FA battalions.
7. (U) LESSON LEARNED: Many units deployed with insufficient
quantities of MBA1 because of inadequate MTOE authorizations.
fleviewing MTOEs and submitting changes (where applicable) during
peacetime operations will eliminate this problem for future
deployments.
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8. (8) RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Short term: units review their MiroEs and submit changes (where
applicable) to reflect what is actually required for adequate
early warning.
Long Term. USACMLS coordinate with TOE proponents to ensure MBA1
alarm authorizations are adequate.
9. (U) COMMENTS: We completed preliminary work on this issue
during O?ERATION DESERT SHIELD. The Division Chemical Section
determined proposed M8A1 authorization for infantry and armor
battalions (see attached). Infantry and armor battalions may
use these figures or develop their own. The DIVARTY and 24 PSO,
in conjunction with division chemical also determined a
breakdown of M8AZ alarm authorizations actually needed. We will
forward a copy of this Ahi? coimnent to the USACMLS for their
review.
--(U) SUBJECT: OPERATIONS
--(U) INTEROPERABILITY: STRUCTURE
(U) Lesson distributed by: 24TH IN DIV.
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UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
05/30/91
JULLS LONG REPORT
1. (U) JULLS NUMBER: 52057-98083 (00005), submitted by DIV
CIIEMICAL,-124 ID, 870-5516, (912)767-5516.
2. (U) No type OPN DESERT STORM NOTES conducted by 24 IN DIV (MECH)
on 05/20/91. 1
3. (U) KEYWORDS: MBAI ALARM, CHEMICAL, NBC,
4. (U) TITLE: MBAI CHEMICAL ALARMS
5. (U) OBSERVATION: Inadequate authorizations for MBAI Alarms.
6. (TJ) DISCUSSION: During the initial phases of DESERT SHIELD,
we determined that many units were not authorized enough M8AI
alarms to provide adequate early warning. Several units
identified were infantry, armor, artillery, and signal
battalions. The DIVARTY had previously recognized this problem
and redistributed MBAI alarms within their organization to
enhance their overall early warning capability; M8AI alarms were
transferred from the MLRS battery to the FA battalions.
7. (U) LESSON LEARNED: Many units deployed with insufficient
quantities of MBAI because of inadequate MTOE authorizations.
Reviewing MTOEs and submitting changes (where applicable) during
peacetime operations will eliminate this problem for future
deployments.
8. (8) RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Short term: units review -their MTOEs and submit changes (where
applicable) to reflect what is actually required for adequate
early warning.
-Long Term. USACMLS coordinate with TOE proponents to ensure M8AI
alarm authorizations are adequate.
9. (U) COMMENTS: We completed preliminary work on this issue
during OPERATION DESERT SHIELD. The Division Chemical Section
determined proposed M8AI authorization for infantry and armor
battalions (see attached). Infantry and armor battalions 'may
use -these figures or develop their own. The DIVARTY and 24 PSC,
in conjunction with division chemical also determined a
breakdown of M8AI alarm authorizations actually needed. We will
forward a copy of this AAR comment to the USACMLS for their
review.
(U) SUBJECT: OPERATIONS
(U) TNTEROPERA.BILITY: STRUCTURE
(U) Lesson distributed by: 24TH IN DIV.
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UNCLASSIFIED
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