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		CWDE
            
            		There was some confusion concerning chemical warfare defense
            equipment (CWDE) gear for aircrew and ground crew personnel.
            Operational bags and C bags provided only one mask per person. Since
            the unit had only 25 spare masks, under a chemical attack, personnel could
            not have doffed their masks because they would not have had enough
            spares. Filter information was also confusing. Conflicting and incomplete
            technical guidance made it difficult to know which filters were serviceable
            and which were not. There were also many shortages in aircrew ensemble
            items.55
            
                  	  POL
            
            		No military POL capabilities existed at Sharjah. The area made
            available for US use was not adequate to sustain POL operations for
            deployed aircraft. They had to be contracted from airport facilities
            Because Foreign Nationals drove the fuel trucks, there was the potential of
            security problems. In fact, one driver was barred from the site when he
            asked too many questions concerning aircraft, personnel, and the mission
            of those stationed there.56
            
            		Lack of small trucks or forklifts made refueling more difficult.
            Many extra hours were required to transport 55 gallon barrels of diesel, and
            then hand pump to support numerous generators. All MOGAS (gasoline)
            and diesel fuels were available, but only off-site, posing significant security
            risk to POL personnel, as well as hardship and inordinate delays to refuel
            vehicles.57
            
                    Contracting
            
            		Initially, only a single contracting officer was assigned to Sharjah.
            Although he worked 20-hour days, he was unable to keep up with the
            demand for his services which included contracting for beds, bedding,
            water, electrical supplies, soap, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, electrical
            

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            55 Ltr, 94 TAW/DO to 94 TAW/CC, "After Action Report, Desert Shield,"
          11 Jan 91.
            
            56 Ltr, 94 CSG/CC to 94 TAW/DO, "After Action Report-Dobbins AFB
          Desert Shield," 9 Jan 91; JULLS Long Rpt, 94 CSG/CC, 24 Apr 91; Cook
            Intvw.
            
            57 See note above.
            
                 
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