COMMAND CHRONOLOGY PERIOD 1JAN TO 31JAN91 5FEB91

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Subject: COMMAND CHRONOLOGY PERIOD 1JAN TO 31JAN91   5FEB91              

Unit: VMFA 451    

Parent Organization: 2D MAW      

Box  ID: BX600027

Folder Title: COMMAND CHRONOLOGY VMFA 451 JUL 90 - JUN 92                                                     

Document Number:         35

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         lecture was both interesting and informative. The squadron also
         received briefs on friendly Integrated Air Defense Systems (IADS) and
         use of the Shrike anti radiation missile.

              Ground training covered during the first half of the month also
         centered around increased combat readiness. The entire squadron was
         given classes by Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) personnel on
         what might be expected in the event of chemical attack. Also, squadron
         NBC gear was given the final check for servicability. Additionally,
         the squadron reactionary force finalized plans for the defense of the
         airfield perimeter in the event of attack.

                              PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATION

              lectronic signatures and SEEDS (passwords) were assigned to all
         @itediary uses. The President signed an executive order authorizing
         federal income tax exclusion for service members involved in Operation
         Desert Storm, and these exclusions were run on the unit diary. Meal
         Card/Identification card inventories were conducted, classes were given
         on casualty reporting, and a computer program was designed to compute
         Marine's composite scores. The administrative department did
         experience problems with Marine Air Group Thirty One's (MAG-31) orders
         assigning new personnel to VMFA-451. These problems were forwarded to
         the MAG-31 personnel officer for rectification. The administrative
         department continues to provide outstanding adminsitrative support to
         Warlord personnel.

                                  LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY
         @Through January as the logistics situation continued to improve in
         theater, the S-4 shop continued to provide superior support for the
         squadron. The outbreak of hostilities had no effect on the shop's
ssion. Logistics personnel helped provide
         round-the-clock transportation for aircrew in support of 24 hour flight
         operations. Additionally, the squadron S-Sections finally settled into
         3 spacious GP tents on concrete pads as well as a CP tent for the
         command element. These working quarters are hard-backed and screened
         with ample electricity and newly constructed bench seating.
            As the shop officers have had the greater amount of their attentions
         directed towards combat missions, the enlisted complement has adjusted,
         and shouldered the additional load without breaking stride. Their
         efforts are noteworthy.

                                          16EGAL
             January brought the Warlords no legal activities. This can be
         Attributed to the high tempo of operations, the prohibition of alcohol,
         and the ability of VMFA-451 Marines to concentrate on the task at hand.

                                AVIATION SAFETY/NATOPS
         @The Safety department submitted it's nomination for the annual
         Chief Of Naval Operations (CNO) safety award to MAG-31 via MAG-11 and
         continues to monitor squadron operations for standardized procedures.
         Although instrument checks have been postponed until the completion of
         the deployment, the NATOPS officer continues to administer annual
         NATOPS qualifications as directed by MAG-11. The NATOPS department
         ensured all pilots were familiar with the seat pan survival equipment,


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File Room = sep96_declassified
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Box ID = BX600027
Unit = VMFA 451
Parent Organization = 2D MAW
Folder Title = COMMAND CHRONOLOGY VMFA 451 JUL 90 - JUN 92
Folder Seq # = 25
Subject = COMMAND CHRONOLOGY PERIOD 1JAN TO 31JAN91 5FEB
Document Seq # = 35
Document Date =
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Queued for Declassification = 01-JAN-1980
Short Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Long Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Permanent Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Non-Health Related Document = 01-JAN-1980
Declassified = 06-DEC-1996