HQS BN 2ND MARDIV SECTION 2 NARRATIVE SUMMARY

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Subject: HQS BN 2ND MARDIV  SECTION 2 NARRATIVE SUMMARY                  

Unit: 2ND MARDIV  

Parent Organization: 2 MEF       

Box ID: BX600014

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

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             'Upon return to Camp 15, JLkbayl the BAS resumed its previous
        -spaces and role as the camp dispensary while cleaning equipment for
         turn in or embarkation.


         5. Logistics

             Logistic support in Kuwait was excellent. Daily deliveries
         from Division Support Group Two (DSG-2) and Combat Service Support
         Group Twenty-eight (CSSD-28) kept the Main CP well supplied with
         water, fuel, and MRE'S. In addition, huge quantities of
         freshfruit, boxed juices, and canned goods (especailly Spam)
         trucked to us from Division Food Service +or distribution. We also
         received tray rations. All in all, the Battalion was amply fed.
             On 12 March a shower unit from Bth Engineer Support Battalion
         was set up and was in constant use from morning to 2000 daily.
         American Telephone and Telegraph set up several tents full of
         commercial telephones. A mobile PX made several visits to the
         compound selling such essentials as Oreos and Spam. The biggest
         logistics problem in Kuwait were getting vehicle parts and handling
         ordnance. The parts picture had improved since January, but was
         still inadequate. The Truck Company Maintenance Section obtained
         parts wherever they Could be found, including salvage from wrecked
         military and civilian vehicles in Kuwait. The US Army 503d
         Maintenance Company and 782d Maintenance Company were consistent
         li+esavers for our maintenance efforts. Once we returned to Camp
         15 the Marine Corps Supply System was able to provide all the parts
         we needed.
             Early in March the Division directed the collection of
         ammunition to speed up retrograde to Jubayl. Ammo was turned in
         with alacrity. As the Division mission took shape and our Sojourn
         in Kuwait lengthened it was necessary to reissue limited quantities
or security. But turning it in before retrograde permitted
         careful repacking and Counting and saved a great deal of time
         during the retrograde.
             Iraqi weapons taken as trophies were turned into the Battalion
         Armory +or inspection and safekeeping. More than 1100 weapons were
         collected, as follows:

         Weapon                         Collected      Kept as Unit Souvenirs


         AK-47                       670-plus               a
         Pistol, 9mm                  35-plLtS              2
         SVD, Dragunav                 24                   3
         RPK, Machinegun                8                   3
         PK, Machinegun                 7
         PKS, Machinegun                5
         14.5mm Machinegun              2
         .50cal Machinegun   (FN)       I
         Mortar, 60mm                   E3                  5
         Motar, 82mm                    3                   1
         Grenade launcher, 30mm         3
         SA-7                           I


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