OPERATION DS AFTER ACTION REVIEW EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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Subject = OPERATION DS  AFTER ACTION REVIEW   EXECUTIVE SUMMARY           

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Folder Title = 24TH ID AARS                                                                                    

Unit = XVIII CORPS 

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                 D.  G4

                     1)  OBSERVATION: The artillery and aviation brigades
                         must have a forward support battalion that
                         replicates the function performed by its maneuver
                         brigade countrpart but tailored to the aviation
                         or field artillery mission.

                     2)  OBSERVATION: The number of heavy equipment
                         transports in a heavy division is completely
                         inadequate and should be increased to meet the
                         needs of transportinga large number of heavy
                         vehicles.

                     3)  OBSERVATION: The efficiency of forward support
                         battalions could be increased with some changes
                         in organization and equipment. Currently, they
                         are too lean.

                     4)  OBSERVATION: For every logistics challenge,
                         doctrine provided the answer. Within -the
                         boundaries of doctrine, many methods were
                         improvised to meet the needs of the division.
                         "Improvisation" is a necessity on -the modern
                         battlefield.

                     5)  OBSERVATION: The M4MWV needs a spare tire and
                         tools to change a tire to handle -the vast
                         distances and rough terrain that units must cover
                         on the 'modern battlefield.

                     6)  OBSERVATION: The 9mu pistol magazine jams easily
                         and needs a stronger spring.

                     7)  OBSERVATION: CUCVIS, S&PIS, and 5000 gallon
                         tankers were unable to keep up with the -maneuver
                         forces off-road. off-road mobility must be
                         improved.

                     8)  OBSERVATION: The  direct support (backup)
                         relationship between a corps support group and a
                         division causes friction between COSCOM and
                         DISCOM. A better so2ution-might be -to OPCON -the
                         CSG or place it in a "REINFORCE" role.