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, Sustained operations.

       4. (U) Title: Air Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield
       (IPB).

       5. (U) Observation: The third dimension of the battlefield or Air
       IPB, remains a less emphasized area among the Army and other
       services.

       6. (U) Discussion:

          a. (U) Unlike ground IPB, the army continues to place less
       emphasis on the third dimension or Air IPB.

          b. (U) The Bde S2 developed an Air IPB matrix used as the
       planning product for offensive and defensive operations within the
       theater. The validation of the product was requested to XVIII ABN
       Corps, ARCENT, and CENTAF.

          0. (U) Response to requests for intelligence information
       (Rills) were untimely. Numerous Rills required DIA's response
       which normally took too long i.e. in some cases as many as 10
       days. The untimeliness and at times inconsistent response with
       the theater collection reports on the TBM threat for example,
       complicated the analytical process and validation on the real
       threat.
       7. (U) Lesson Learned. A dedicated intelligence net that links
       the subordinate units may assist in overcoming the untimely and
       inconsistent intelligence. This net can be the focal point for
       the battalions to exchange their information and reports with Bde.
       In addition it may help shorten the physical distance.
       8. (U) Recommended Actions:

          a. (U) Emphasis be place on the third dimension of the
       battlefield (Air IPB) by the Army.

          b. (U) Air IPB for the llth ADA Bde should incorporate the
       TBM and RPV threats.
















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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