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

























          the staff in proper scrub techniques and to update their surgical
          skills. Mass casualty exercises were conducted to test staff
          response, triage, patient handling, and ER/OR procedures.

          9. Unit organization: The 251st Evacuation Hospital was organized
          along TOE lines with the exception of the ER and Annex (minimal care
          ward). The unit was also required to provide an ambulance section,
          NBC response team and other tasks as required by higher
          headquarters.

          10. Morale: Initially morale was high but began to diminish after
          activation at mobilization site.   The following contributed to its
          decline.
              a. The distinction between officer and enlisted during training
          at Ft. Jackson.
              b. The freedom afforded "professionals" verses
          "non-professionals"
              C.  Augmentation a+ reservists into National Guard unit.
              d.  Separation of sexes due to least nation customs.
              e.  Over-control by command.
              f.  No time off for senior officers or EM.
              g.  Differing promotion criteria between Guard and Reserve and
          the inability to resolve.
              The unit Chaplains conducted numerous religeous activities to
          include 4 Protestant services, 3 Catholic, one bible study and two
          chair practices per week. Counseling services were provided on an as
          needed basis to unit members.


          11. Discipline: Overall, there were very few disciplinary problems
          encountered. Mass punishment was imposed several times for the
          infractions of a few individuals. This also contributed to lowering
          of morale.


          12. Administrative Policy and Procedures:
              a. Command and Control: The command structure a+ the 251st
          Evacuation as defined by the MTOE was not followed. There were many
          instances of enlisted going directly to the hospital commander and
          of the hospital commander giving directions to enlisted with out
          going the appropriate chain a+ command.

              b. Staff Meetings: Daily staff meetings were conducted each
          evening to discuss issues and problems relating to the unit and
          mission.


              C. Staff Assignments: In general, each staff officer was given
          broad guidance and did his assigned duties. They received guidance
          only when there was a problem or disagreement with the wishes of the
          commander. See Attachment 3 for a listing a+ key staff personnel.
Unit = OTSG        
Parent = HSC