NBC OVERVIEW

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                1. (U) Julls number, I              submitted by ilth ADA BDE S2,
                Cpt. Weiner, (915)568-1370.

                2. (U) operation Desert Shield 90, Aug 90.

                3. (U) Keywords: BDE S2, Deploynent Phase.

                4. (U) Title: Inadequate Transportation was experienced by the
                initial BDE S2 personnel deployed.

                5.   (U) Observation: Inadequate transportation was experienced by
                the initial BDE S2 personnel deployed.

                6.   (U) Discussion:

                     a.  (U) Due to the short notification and hasty deployment,
                the  BDE did not deploy sufficient transport vehicles to be able to
                conduct  necessary operations.

                     b.  (U) The S2 element had no means to travel to Corps or
                other Intell agencies to quickly establish Intell support.

                     C. (U) The establishment of TBM defense for critical
                facilities overcame the intelligence support that was maturing
                within theater.

                7.   (U)  Lesson Learned. Establish the intelligence priority with
                the existing support in the Area of Operation prior to deployment.
                Deploy the necessary personnel and transport equipment to
                alleviate the undue hardship.
                8.   (U) Recommended Actions:

                     a. (U) Establish a dedicated S2 not from BDE to higher, from
                BDE  to BN. The FM radio could be a considered means and/or the
                MCS  computer system with terminals to link with each battalion.

                     b. (U) Maintain a message center at BDE IIQ'S. The message
                center established at KKMC during operation Desert Storm made a
                positive difference in the time Intell traffic was received. The
                time of receipt was averaged between 6 to 12 hours, compared to
                the 24-36 hours from Corps/Arcent.

















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Box ID = BX000533
Folder Title = 11TH AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY BDE DESERT SHIELD STORM AAR VOL 1                                    
Unit = ARCENT      
Parent = CENTCOM     
Subject = NBC OVERVIEW