BN SURG HQS BN 2ND MARDIV AFTER ACTION REPORT 23 MAR 91

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Subject: BN SURG HQS BN 2ND MARDIV  AFTER ACTION REPORT  23 MAR 91       

Unit: 2ND MARDIV  

Parent Organization: 2 MEF       

Box ID: BX600014

Folder Title: COMMAND CHRONOLOGY HEADQUARTERS BATTALION MAR - JUN 1991 1 OF 3                                 

Document Number:         18

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            B. Recommendation.


                1. Headquarters Battalion Aid Station may function as an
        additional facility when necessary to receive war casualties from
        forward deployed BAS's and RAS'S. The number of casualties
        anticipated may require reinforcement with additional medical
        personnel and supplies, moreso when divided into it's forward and
        rear elements.


        V.. Planning.

            A. Discussion. Initial planning for Headquarters Battalion's
        deployability began in July 1991 when the present Battalion Surgeon
        and Senior Medical Department Representative reported aboard. This
        portion of the planning was not specifically associated with our
        present operation but was specifically based on the standard
        deployability requirements for 2d Marine Division. The history of
        infrequent deployments of Headquarters Battalion was not a
        consideration since all elements of 2d Marine Division could be
        deployed. Weaknesses associated with infrequent deployments were
        anticipated and proved true, however, the basic medical requirements
        were in satisfactory standing. When Headquarters Battalion was
        committed to deploy in support of Operation Desert Shield the
        anticipated increase in meetings for planning purposes came later
        than expected and at times information was scanty. In some cases
        needed information had to be sought because no planned meetings were
        announced, if held. The need for medical representatives to attend
        planning meetings is well understood.


        VI. Training. Training for Headquarters Battalion medical personnel
        consisted of various areas associated with functions to meet pre-
        deployment requirements and the processing of incoming and detaching
        personnel.

             1. Processing of medical records for reporting and detaching
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                  a. This training included screening and reporting of
        injuries and chronic medical conditions noted and identifying
        non-deployable personnel reporting aboard.
                  b. Immmunization administration.
                  C. Requisitioning prescription eyewear.
                  d. Treatment of Anaphylaxsis reaction.
                  e. Embarkation and preparation of equipment and supplies
                  f. Use and maintenance of the chemical and biological masks
                  and auto injectors.
                  g. Medical aspects of Chemical and Biological Warfare.
                  h. CPR recertification.
                  i. Field Sanitation.
                  j. Preventive Medicine including utilization of information
                  provided on the AOR.
                  k. Pre-deployment stress.
                  1. Combat stress.




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Box ID = BX600014
Unit = 2ND MARDIV
Parent Organization = 2 MEF
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Subject = BN SURG HQS BN 2ND MARDIV AFTER ACTION REPORT
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