OPERATION DS AFTER ACTION REVIEW EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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Subject = OPERATION DS  AFTER ACTION REVIEW   EXECUTIVE SUMMARY           

Box ID = BX000078

Folder Title = 24TH ID AARS                                                                                    

Unit = XVIII CORPS 

Parent Org = ARCENT      










                      7)  OBSERVATION%. The rapid pace of the attack often
                          outdistanced the division 0/1 net. The 0/1 net
                          should be established on a separate TACSAT or AM
                          net for offensive operations.

                      8)  OBSERVATION% The quality of aerial photography
                          at -the user level was extremely poor. Our system
                          is capable of better quality in a 'more timely
                          manner. Maneuver commanders deserve these
                          products.

                      9)  OBSERVATION*. The IEWmaintanance system is not
                          in the Army standard maintenance system. This
                          must be fixed. Additionally, we should eliminate
                          the GS IEW maintenance detatchments and change
                          the function of the battalion organic maintenance
                          capability to DS / GS. Lastly, the LRU
                          replacement concept should be eliminated and the
                          33T repairmen allowed to troubleshoot.

                      10) OBSERVATION: TEW systems could not interface
                          with each other and are designed without
                          consideration of other systems in the division.
                          The Army must ensure that when an IEW system is
                          developed, it can interface with other systems.


                      -11) OBSERVATION@ The LRSDMTO&E was inadeguate for
                          desert operations. A new IUO&E should include
                          'more officers, warrant officers, and NCO's to
                          function effectively in -themid to high intensity
                          conflict.






                 C. G3

                      1)  OBSERVATION: Friendly vehicle identification is
                          extremely difficult through thermal sights at
                          'medium to long range. An 7FF device is -needed
                          which would link both attack aircraft and
                          fighting vehicles such as tanks and IFV's.