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Subject: COMMAND CHRONOLOGY CDR 2ND MEDICAL BATTALION Unit: VARIOUS SHIP Parent Organization: NAVCENTCOM Box ID: BX300118 Folder Title: FOLDER 21 - 2ND MEDICAL BATTALION - 2ND FORCE SERVICE SUPPORT GROUP FLEET MARINE FORCE ATLANTIC Document Number: 2 Folder SEQ #: 56 UNCLASSIFIED 29 Jan Enemy tanks believed to be in area a+ Charlie Co MOPP level 2. Camp bunkered in during Iraqi raid north a+ Foxtrot Company's position. Company Commanoers from Alpha (Ist Med), Hravo and Hotel Companies and their senior M.U.'s orive to Al Kiorit +or meeting with CO 20 Med Bn. Plans discussed for employment a+ the tnree companies. 30 Jan H&S Co to MOPP 4. Level reduced to MOPP 2 for remainder a+ the night. Charlie Co at MOPP 4 aiert. Charlie Co first blood units drawn from walking olood bank. All personnel and equipment from Hotel Co prepared to move to Al Kibrit. 31 Jan Bali Co directed to incorporate Hotel Co into complex. Meeting with LCDR Wniteman and LT Welcn to discuss modifications to accommodate additional personnel. Personnel from Hotel Co being prepared +or move to Charlie Co compound. Fox Company saw first enemy POW in triaqe. Ul Feb Grand Opening of Gal+ Co Surgical Support Hospital at Al Kiorit, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. HM2 ballon promoted to HMI. HM3 Lee presented a Flag Officer Certificate 04 Commendation. 02 Feb Hotel Co on board at Al Kibrit. Hotel and Gal+ Companies to integrate to provide 7 OR's and 220 beds. Company integration going smoothly. OZS Feb Hotel and Golf Companies completely integrated and ready to receive patients. All AMAL and other deficiencies identified and submitted. Laundry and shower facilities up and running. Total Bed capacity now 2iO with 7 OR's. Combat Stress Center in place. 04 Feb Charlie Co X-Ray setup for first time. Gal+ Co treats first patient. Arranqements made between Gal+ Co and CAPT Mobley, USAF, OIC, 37th AES, to incorporate and assist MASF into laundry, shower, and messinq routine. No significant problems noted. UNCLASSIFIED| First Page | Prev Page | Next Page | Back to Text |