DESERT SHIELD STORM AAR 27 JUN 91

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Subject = DESERT SHIELD STORM AAR  27 JUN 91                              

Box ID = BX001444

Folder Title = DESERT SHIELD STORM AAR                                                                         

Unit = 24TH ID     

Parent Org = XVIII CORPS 











               ISSUE: 'R6semblaiice  to threat  vehicles

               DISCUSSION: The    FOX (NBCRS)  looks like  a sister vehicle to the
  BTR-60.   Ma@ny soldiers, both  our own'and  c)ur allies, are not yet fully
  familiar  with the FOX and its mission. My crew was engaged by friendly fire
  during Desert Stormahd was' mistaken for -.n OT-64.' Fortunately, visibility
  .was decreased from a'sa@nd storm and our rangewas far enough away (3.- '3.5
  Km), we did not suffer any direct hits. Fratricide is-a major consideration
  in any war and-Desert Storm 1.@ore out this c6ncern'both from friendly air and
  ground forces.

               P.ECOMMNDATION:    Extensive effort must be undertaken at-all branch
  schools, especially'tho6e of,the combat ax-ms,'to ensure that all soldiers and
  leaders can recognize a FOX (NBCRS) as eaf:ily as an MIAL Abrams tank. Thesb
  efforts must also be duplicated at the schools of our sister serv'jces
  considering the joint service    aspects of E)ast-aiid 'future conflicts. Every
  effort must be made to employ    this system with all kinds of troops from the
  FEBA to the COMMZ. This will     not only help gain recognition for this system,
  but will.also enable ciews.to    practice employment in the multifaceted roles
  that they.will face   in future  combat situations.