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 


                                 UNCLAS.@IFIED'


              ISSUE:  Attachment to 2-4  Cavnlry Squadron, 24th ID (M)
 'ha          DISCUSSION:  Easily  the most fulfilling telationship the platoon
    d during their stay in the Kingdom of Se-.udi Arabia. The cavalry understands
.reconnaissance, both conventional and NBC.. We were allowed unrestricted .
  training opportunities and were supported.in our quest for improvement one
  hundred. percent. I myself was given free reign to plan and execute my own
  training as I saw fit. Essentially I was treated as a troop commander by
  virtue of thd'fact that I was a separate I)latoon leader. A young lieutenant
  matures and learns at a much quicker pace when this is the case.
              :R!:COMME14DATION: Whenever possible ensure that the FOX'(NBCRS)
  platoon is attached-to the cavalry for training purposes and in a wartime
  situation if the scenario demands it. As stated above the cavalry understands
  reconnaissance, both conventional and NBC, and a FOX (NBCRS) platoon can learn
  a great deal about how they fit into the,ctivision's overall plan. Most
  importantly one can detect NBC contamination as-far forward as possible so
  that valuable intelligence information suc!h as type of agent, means of
  delivery, etd. can be gathered and disseminated to the division without delay.
   intelligence of this nature allows the division the added flexibility and
  reaction time to.plan and execute  appropriate alternative courses of action
 .for follow on forces.




































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