COMMAND CHRONOLOGY FOR 1 FEB TO 28 FEB 1991

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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                                            

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                                              LOGISTICS

                  It was a logistical challenge to support the Regiment's          mission
             and movement during February.     By the first of February, movement to
             to the training area south of Kibrit, vicinity TLO63855 was completed.
             Due to the lack of tactical lift, this move was extremely difficult
             and was accomplished with school buses, Saudi Motors civilian heavy
             haul trucks, and numerous shuttles with five-tons.        Coming into
             position, the school buses got stuck in the sand and Marines had to
             walk into position.    With only 28 operational five-ton trucks, the
             Regiment required significant external lift for Marines and equipment.
             From the Ist through the 6th of February various logistical concerns
             d6veloped.   Difficulty obtaining BA/DOA for certain ammunition
             DODICS, was experienced.     In addition to shortages of critical DODICs
             across the Regiment, all attachments/detachments did not have their
             BA/DOA.
                  Dur@ng this period, repai- parts were not available through rapid
             request or system-diskette.     Some parts were obtained by walk thru
             back to the SMC at Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia.       The support system, as
             set up in country, provided no parts and no paper work to perform
             reconciliation. Additionally, during this period work was performed
             around the clock to ensure Task Force Bravo (our task organized
             combat engineer company) was operationally ready for the breach
             mission.   This unit arrived with M60 tanks that had no tools nor
             equipment and were maintained very poorly.       Due to non-availability of
             Desert Camo paint, paint had to be obtained "under the table* from the
       Army to cover all the Regiment's vehicles, including attachments.
             The opportunity was taken, while in the training area, to harden
             vehicles and form the Regimental Log Train concept.
                  While in this position,' it was learned that 30 five-ton trucks
             of the 50 we had requested would be provided.       The receipt of these
             trucks would give 58 of the 82 trucks required to move the Regiment.
             These trucks were not received in time for the next move to 6th
             Marines position for a relief in place.       One additional problem that
             still haunted the Regiment was the lack of capability to store more
             than .7 gallons of water per man.      An infantry regiment, as well as
             rating no heavy lift trucks, rates     no water bulls.
                  The relief in place, with 6th     Marines, commenced on the 7th of
             February.   Part of Sd Bn 23d Marines, the motorized battalion, was
             moved into position, then trucks were sent back for additional Marines
             and equipment.    This move took four days.     The Regimental MT officer
             and S-4 chief remained in the old position until the 10th to receive,
             harden, and distribute the additional 30 five-ton trucks.          Continued
             difficulties drawing BA/DOA for critical DODICs and for
             attachments/detachments were experienced.       Repair parts support






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Box ID = BX600007
Unit = VARIOUS MC
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Folder Title = COMMAND CHRONOLOGY 8TH MARINES - 1-28 FEBRUARY 1991
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Subject = COMMAND CHRONOLOGY FOR 1 FEB TO 28 FEB 1991
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Declassified = 06-DEC-1996