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                       COMMAND AND CONTROL

      TOPIC:  Command & Control is difficult in the desert.

      OBSERVATION:

      -  Mission type orders are critical.

      -  Tendency to rely on radio (PRC 126) for control of
movement.

      -  Control measures tied to terrain are ineffective.  May
require extensive use of WP and smoke.

      -  Aircraft can destroy a mission if they don't land on
the LZ.

      -  Multiple means of communications must be in place to
ensure commo.   Commanders must accept less than instant
communication.   A/C retrans may be required.

      -  Soldiers must be familiar with field expedient antennas
in order to talk great distances.

      VIEWER NOTES:


      TOPIC:  Displaced civilians.

      OBSERVATION:  Displaced civilians may be a problem -
Saudi's are close hold on their plan as to where camps will be,
etc.  They will most likely be overwhelmed if fighting breaks
out as there are over 30K personnel in the coastal region North
of Jubayl alone.   Their simultaneous exodus would choke all
primary Main Supply Routes (MSfls).  U.S. Army working on a
backup plan just in case.   Can't talk about it to the Saudi's
because it would demonstrate a "lack of faith" in them.

      VIEWER NOTES:


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