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File: 121096_aug96_decls2_0008.txt
Subject: COMMAND CHRONOLOGY FOR 1 FEB TO 28 FEB 1991
Unit: VARIOUS MC
Parent Organization: 2 MARDIV
Box ID: BX600007
Folder Title: COMMAND CHRONOLOGY 8TH MARINES - 1-28 FEBRUARY 1991
Document Number: 1
Folder Seq #: 1
UNCLASSIFIED
during this move and while conducting consolidation operations that
3d Bn 23d Mar, covering the regimental right flank in trace of Ist Bn
Sth Mar, had 6 Marines wounded when an Iraqi hand grenade
accidentally detonated in a bunker they were clearing. The Regiment
continued to perform clearing operations in sector during the
remainder of that day, established control over the portion of Six
Ring Motorway (PL BEAR), and prepared to continue clearing forward to
PL OX on the 27th. On the morning of the 27th clearing operations
north of Phase Line BEAR were placed 'on hold' pending the passage of
Egyptian and other coalition forces into Kuwait City along Six Ring
Motorway directly in front of PL BEAR. The regiment remained ready
to cont-inue north in sector past PL BEAR to PL OX and beyond until
the morning of 28 FEB 91 when a cessation of hostilities was anounced
6ffective at OBOO(C) that morning. The cessation of hostilities
effectively brought to a conclusion combat operations conducted
during the month.
ADMINISTRATION
During the month of February the S-1 continued to operate in
both forward and rear detachments. As the ground war began, the
focus of function shifted .from mail to that of casualty reporting and
tracking. The small forward detachment further split to keep 2
Marines with the RAS in the LOG Train to achieve accuarate and timely
reporting. The Admin Chief attached to the Bravo command group to
ensure access to communications assets. Once the cease fire was
established the S-1 was able to reorganize and establish regular mail
ative support.
INTELLIGENCE
An extensive intelligence summary is enclosed as item (10) in
Section IV.
MEDICAL
During the month of February the RAS continued to train corpsmen
in combat care of injuries and wounds, and additionally trained
Marines in the use and practice of buddy and self-aid. Additionally
HO Co 8th Mar and 4th Truck Det personnel were trained as stretcher
bearers.
During Operation Desert Storm the RAS functioned as a casualty
collection point for the battalion aid stations. During that period
the Marines listed in Section I were treated and returned to duty or
MedEvac'd. In addition a total of fou Is were treated.
A Kuwaiti medical student 'II IRATIBI@ was
assigned to the RAS prior to, during, and after Operation Desert
Storm. He assisted in treating all casualties and was an interpreter
for the Iraqi EPW's treated at the RAS.
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ENCLOSURE (2)
UNCLASSIFIED
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