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Subject: COMMAND CHRONOLOGY                                              

Box  ID: BX600011

Document Number:          2

Folder Title: COMMAND CHRONOLOGY GENERAL SERVICE SUPPORT GROUP 2 DEC TO MAR 1991 2 OF 2                       

Folder Seq #:         48

Unit: GSSG-2      

Parent Organzation: 1ST FSSG    





                                                   UNCLASSIFIED


              SubJ: CO         CHFTOROLOGY


              Two accident type situations have occurred:

              15 Jan - The M998 was sideswiped by a careless Saudi who recklessly tried to pass
                             while the M998 was turning left. There was minor damage to the
                             U998. There were no injuries to either party. A SF-91 was filled
                             out.


                   01 Feb    The M1008 had an electrical fire in the engine compartment while
                             enroute to Jubail. Inoperative, it was left on the side of the
                             road, while the driver/'A' driver went to find a tow. In the mean
                             time, the vehicle was stolen. A report was made with the MP's. and
                             a MLSR was submitted. The truck has not bee found to date.

              Total mileage  by Supply Detachment vehicles was approximately 8,500. Total cargo
              hauled approximately 136.000 pounds.

              6. MEDICAL L001STICS

                   In December 1990, Navy Medical Logistics personnel set up an AMAL
              storage/issue point in support of two Surgical Support Companies and numerous
              Battalion Aid stations. Also provided support to Marine, Army, and Navy units In
              all aspects of medical resupply. Acted as a Medical Logistics Liaison for
              numerous Battalion Aid Stations in Northern Saudi Arabia. Assisted units in
              assigning items from MedLog Company at Jubail.

                   Assisted in acquiring Pyridiostigmine and Cipro in quantities large enough
              to supply all OSO-2 personnel with protection against chemical/biological attack.

                   Currently acting as a collection point for Valium Auto Injectors, that will
              eventually be turned in to MedLog Company at Jubail.

 CSSD-82 at Kibrit, the Med Log section provided (1)
              8404 to assist in C-130 offload operations at the airstrip. Class IX pallets had
              to be broken down, sorted, repalletized by unit, and helo lifted to front line
              units,


              7. SECURITY


                   In December 1990, perimeter security was set up for Supply Detachment. This
              Included the main gate sentry, roving patrols, and observation posts. Defensive
              positions were set in, primarily on the northern berm, consisting of machine gun
              nests and fighting positions. Interlocking fields of fire were established,
              along with left and right lateral limits to prevent firing towards friendly
              positions. The meaning of various Alert Conditions and Threat Conditions was
              reiterated over and over, so that all personnel knew what to do in any situation.
              Rules for engagement, in accordance with GSG-2 directives, were established, and
              weapons control conditions were enforced. The OSO-2 Command Net and CFOC Net
              were monitored around the clock to keep abreast of the situation. In ground
              bunkers were built and assigned to provide protection from missile attack.






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Document 4 f:/Week-34/BX600011/COMMAND CHRONOLOGY GENERAL SERVICE SUPPORT GROUP 2 DEC TO MAR 1991 2 OF 2/command chronology:0906961537184
Control Fields 17
File Room = aug96_declassified
File Cabinet = Week-34
Box ID = BX600011
Unit = GSSG-2
Parent Organization = 1ST FSSG
Folder Title = COMMAND CHRONOLOGY GENERAL SERVICE SUPPORT GROUP 2 DEC TO MAR 1991 2 OF 2
Folder Seq # = 48
Subject = COMMAND CHRONOLOGY
Document Seq # = 4
Document Date =
Scan Date = 29-AUG-1996
Queued for Declassification = 01-JAN-1980
Short Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Long Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Permanent Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Non-Health Related Document = 01-JAN-1980
Declassified = 06-SEP-1996