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      











                  M. AIR  LIASON OFFICER

                      1)  OBSERVATION: Communications was a major concern
                          during long-range cross-FLOT air reconnaissance
                          missions. In cooperation with the Air Force, A-
                          10 aircraft provided that communications link and
                          were a great confidence builder for the
                          helicopter pilots.

                      2)  OBSERVATION: The preplanned CAS process was not
                          effective because of the requirement to submit
                          requests 48 hours in advance. Preplanned
                          requests should be required not more than 24
                          hours in advance.

                      3)  OBSERVATION: Milvans required for transport of
                          Air Force vehicles were not available. As a
                          result, co=unications pallet equipped vehicles
                          had damage or -missing equipment when off-loaded.

                      4)  OBSERVATION: The Air 'Force detatchment arranged
                          for and received adequate ammunition and
                          pyrotechnics prior to deployment. However, due
                          to security and transportation problems, it was
                          left behind. The solution is to identify
                          requirements early so that -they may be filled
                          through Army channels.

                      5)  OBSERVATION: The Air 'Force TACP's need a faster,
                          -more -mobile vehicle on the battlefield to keep up
                          with -the maneuver units. The current M113 is
                          inadequate.

                      6)  OBSERVATION: TACP's at brigade TAC's need
                          protection from incoming fires not provided by
                          the HMMWV. A Bradley-type vehicle would provide
                          both protection and speed.





              Encls                        PATR:ICK JAMAR
                                           LTC, GS
                                           G-3