CMD RPT ODS 17 MAR 91 AMD CDRS SUMMARY 17 MAR 91

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Subject = CMD RPT ODS   17 MAR 91 AMD CDRS SUMMARY   17 MAR 91

Box ID = BX003208

Folder Title = 251ST EVAC HOSP-ANNEX E ODS

File Cabinet = Week-38

Parent Organization = HSC
























         loss of key personnel to duties such as guard, KP, CO, and litter
         bearers compromised nursing care, sometimes severly. This put a
         severe strain on already short staffed wards.

             Unit support: Many attempts were made to interface with
         servicing PSC's in theater. 502nd PSC (Active Army) was
         ill-equipped and uncooperative. The 251st Evacuation Hospital had
         been issued a TACS system and with no trained operators, was trying
         desperately to get on line. Little or no assistance was forthcoming
         from PSC. 107th Finance company was unable to resolve any of the
         numerous pay problems experienced by unit members. This continues
         to be a problem which has grown with the departure of support units
         from theater.


             Cultural differences: The Saudis have little or no regard for
         females or their abilities. Females in key positions of
         responsibility and authority had many problems trying to interface
         with the Saudis. Socialization was not allowed, unit parties were
         delayed, visitation was not allowed until 5 weeks after arrival.
         The Saudi colonel o-F the hospital did not inform the 251st commander
         about problem areas, he just made changes that caused problems in
         the unit performing its mission. A possible solution
         would be for the establishment of a liaison person to alleviate
         cultural conflicts and insure smooth operation of host nation/US
         facilities. Another solution would be the total take over of the
         hospital and complex by US personnel.

             Limitation of hospital access: It was impossible to deny access
         to the hospital for Saudi nationals. It was also difficult to
         monitor the visits of multinational/US personnel. This required us
         to place guards on all entrances of the hospital and require all US
         personnel to sign in and out and log the purpose of their visit.

             Communications: Communications +or the unit were marginal and
         lacked the complexity needed to perform our mission. We did not
         have sufficient tactical lines and radio was unable to monitor
         MEDIVAC frequencies.

         7. Personnel Strength

             For Personnel Strength summary see Attachment 2.

         S. Training: Training was conducted on various NBC related tasks
         to include decontamination, atropine/cana injections, masking, mopp,
         etc. I)e+iciencies were noted with multi-national and US nursing
         personnel which prompted intense training in IV therapy, special
         equipment operation, patient handling procedures and other nursing
         procedures. OR section used elective surgery procedures to train
Unit = OTSG        
Parent = HSC