NBC AFTER ACTION FOR OPERATION DESERT STORM

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Subject = NBC AFTER ACTION FOR OPERATION DESERT STORM                     

Parent Organization = VARIOUS MC  

Unit = VARIOUS MC  

Folder Title = MAG-13 FWD  COMMAND CHRONOLOGY PART IV  NBC  AFTER ACTION RPT  JAN-FEB 91                       

Document Number =          2

Box ID = BX600103



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         Topic:

            M-12 POWER DRIVEN DGCON APPARATUS


         Discussion:


           This decontamination unit is a dinosaur in the NBC field. The M-12
           is too large, lacks mobility, and requires constant maintenance.
           The units received from the MPS were not operative.

         Recommendation:

           The M-12 is out dated for the fast pace of today's battle field.
           This unit should be phased out 04 the system.

         Topic-.

           T/O ADDITIONS


         Discussion:

           The recent T/O changes within the NBC MOS are not providing
           adequate personnel to perform the mission essential task.
           The reductions at the squadron, group, and wing levels are
           requiring multi-tasking within the MOS. It does not allow any
           flexibility for additional requirements within a given command.

         Recommendation:

           T/O billet +or NBC Specialist within all squadrons must be filled
           with school trained NBC Specialist. Also every unit departing CONUS
           to a TAO with a known NBC threat should be required to have an NBC
           Specialist on deck.

         Topic:

           SUPPLY SYSTEM


         Discussion:

           The redistribution of critical assets during operations without
           notice, and the delayed re-supply due to back orders should be
           addressed at the highest level. A long list of document numbers
           for gear an order, and Marines -Facing a deadly chemical threat
           is an unsatisfactory climate to engage an opposing force.