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File: 970107_sep96_decls2_0004.txt
Subject: COMMAND OPERATION AND TRAINING 31 JAN 91
Unit: 1ST SRI GR
Parent Organization: I MEF
Box ID: BX600020
Folder Title: COMMAND CHRONOLOGY 1ST SURVEILLANCE RECON INTEL GROUP DEC 19
Document Number: 4
Folder Seq #: 17
UNCLASSIFIED
LOGISTIC/SUPPLY
The month of January 1991 continued with the deployment of lst SRIG
Forward in support of Operation Desert Shield, as it transitioned into
Operation Desert Storm. The Logistics staff in country increased with
the addition of the 2nd SRIG augments: Captain 3502, MGYSGT 0491, SSGT
2311, @GT and CPL 0411, LCPL 0431, and LCPL 0151.
The Headquarters Company of Ist SRIG was also augmented with
additional Motor Transport and Engineer personnel, including a Motor
Transport Officer (ISTLT 3502), and equipment including a wrecker,
refueler, dump trucks, 5 tons, HMMWVS, 6K forklift, tools, etc;@ These
additions provide a greater capability to support the expanded SRI
Group structure, and the multiple unit locations throughout the AOR.
With the split up of the I MEF Command Element into Main and Rear
elements, the Logistics Officer deployed forward with a "Log Call" of
personnel and equipment to support the Commanding Officer of Ist SRIG.
This forward based element was able to provide greater flexibility of
support to SRIG units operating in the AOR and also provided a better
coordination point of contact with forward-Combat Service Support
(CSS) elements of the ist Force Service Support Group (FSSG).
The Logistics staff maintained responsibility for Camp 5, Jubail
Saudi Arabia. This camp is the primary housing for the lst SRIG, our
2d SRIG augmentees, and the I MEF CE. Receiving reinforcements
continued to be a priority during the month, with emphasis on arrival
embark control and the billeting plan.
The influx of personnel into Camp 5 served to stress the capacity of
the facilities. Problems compounded quickly with the start of
hostilities. The contracted vendors for facilities maintenance and
rash piled up
and the maintenance backlogged, the first heavy rains came to further
compound the problem and turn the camp into a muddy pool. Steps were
taken to bring the contractors back to work and the area slowly
returned to a satisfactory state of order and cleanliness.
Camp fortification was also a priority as the threat increased. An
air raid siren was installed within the camp by the Seabees. It
signals the alarm for air attack and is voice capable to signal the
all clear. Concrete barriers were staged to block roadways when
needed, and above ground bunkers were constructed.
Additional material handling equipment (MHE) was temp-loaned to
support the camp and SRIG units, a 7 1/2 ton crane and a 10K forklift.
A 4K commercial forklift was also received from the Government of
Japan (GOJ) donations. Additional GOJ vehicles, Jeep Cherokees, were
received by this Group to reduce wear and tear on tactical assets and
support other mission requirements such as Counter-Intelligence and
local supply procurement.
Enclosure (1) UNCLASSIFIED
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File Room = sep96_declassified
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Box ID = BX600020
Unit = 1ST SRI GR
Parent Organization = I MEF
Folder Title = COMMAND CHRONOLOGY 1ST SURVEILLANCE RECON INTEL GROUP DEC 19
Folder Seq # = 17
Subject = COMMAND OPERATION AND TRAINING 31 JAN 91
Document Seq # = 4
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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 = 02-JAN-1997