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    

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Folder Title: COMMAND CHRONOLOGY 8TH MARINES  - 1-28 FEBRUARY 1991                                            

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           kilometer trip took almost eight hours. The path taken was littered
           with mines, unexploded ordnance, and Iraqi fighting holes. Arriving
           at 0500 defensive positions were taken up. First Battalion Sth
           Marines was immediatly resupplied from the elements of CSSD-28 sent
           forward with the Regimental Log Train. The Regiment MT Chief guided
           CSSD-28 into position and soon emptied all fuel and water.
                The Civil Affairs Group was requested by lst Bn Sth Marines to
           handle EPW's and was dispatched immediately, with a guide from the
           Regimental S-3. A hole was dug to hold EPW'S, however, food and water
           could not be secured for them. Local pump houses were tried, without
           success. The Regiment/CSSD-28 managed to fill a 6OeO gallon truck and
           lift two pallets of MRE'S.
                Instructions were received at 120e to move forward, however,
           CSSD-28 was again out of fuel. CSSD-28 was informed by"DSG-2 that
           instead of pushing supplies forward from DSG-2, they now had to pull
           them from'the rear. The Regimental Log Train moved north on grid line
           67. CSSD-28 again sent available supplies with the Regimental Log
           Train, and CSSD-28 stayed behind to refuel. On the way forward
           the Regimental Log Train had to cut through fences to facilitate
           movement.
                At approximately 14 Oe, on 26 February, word came from Regiment to
           go to MOPP-2, followed shortly by MOPP-4. Additionally, the NBCD FOX
           vehicle picked up traces of chemical agents. Word came within 1/2
           hour cancelling the threat.
                The Regimental XO passed word that combat elements were short
           fuel and the Regimental Log Train was to move forward quickly,
           bypassing all EPWS. Several times enemy soldiers were disarmed, then
h wate- and food.
                 One of the Regiment's TOW sections ran out of fuel and five
           gallons were provided to each vehicle by draining the refueler and
           using fuel cans from other vehicles. The Regimental Log Train
           continued forward with the TOW section, and -entered the new position
           at night. Entering the new position, enemy BMP's and tanks were
           observed approximately 800 meters to tSe right or east flank. The TOW
           section moved to protect this flank until 3d Bn 23d Marines engaged
           and took out the threat. At this time, the Regiment was without fuel.
                CSSD-28 moved throughout the night,,guided by a GPS they borrowed
           from the Regimental Log Train. CSSD-28 arrived in the early morning
           and settled into position to the Regimental Log Train rear. At first
           light, on the 27th, two -lanks were observed to the right or east
           flank. These tanks were running and guns pointed towards the log
           train. The crews climbed out of the tanks and surrendered. A large
           EPW camp was quickly constructed. As EPW's arrived, large groups were
           moved back to the Division EPW compound. Marines from 3d Bn 23d
           Marines, carried by the log train, were used to guard the EPW
           compound.
                Throughout the day on 27 February, the Regiment was resupplied
           with fuel and ammunition.
                On the 28th of February, the Regimental Log Train moved to
           consolidate with the Regimental Main CP.

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