24TH MECH INF DIV OPERATION DESERT STORM AFTER ACTION REPORT

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Subject: 24TH MECH INF DIV OPERATION DESERT STORM AFTER ACTION REPORT    

Box  ID: BX001437

Document Number:          2

Folder Title: 24 MECH INF DIV AFTER ACTION REPORT                                                             

Folder Seq #:        785

Unit: 24TH ID     

Parent Organzation: XVIII CORPS 










                 14) OBSERVATION: Many minor lessons were learned in
                     the signal arena during OPERATION DESERT STORM.
                     These include: more NVG's and GPS's are needed;
                     all vehicles need high flotation tires like the
                     HMMWV'S; the AM radio.problem persists -- need
                     more radios, a secure apparatus for them, and
                     more training with them.





                 DIVISION CHEMICAL OFFICER

                 1)  OBSERVATION: MOPP 1 was the standard uniform for
                     the 24 ID during OPERATION DESERT STORM.
                     Soldiers are as effective operating in protective
                     clothing as they are in regular field clothing.


                 2)  OBSERVATION: One NBC reconnaissance platoon is
                     not sufficient to provide coverage for a division
                     during rapid movement over extended distances. A
                     minimum of two FOX equipped NBC reconnaissance
                     platoons should be assigned to heavy divisions.

                 3)  OBSERVATION: In a fast moving offensive
                     operation, attaching decontamination assets to
                     both the rear and forward units assures
                     responsive support to all units. 24 ID attached
                     one decon platoon to each maneuver brigade, two
                     platoons to DISCOM (Forward), and three platoons
                     to DISCOM (Rear).

                 4)  OBSERVATION: There is no established system to
                     monitor the chemical defense equipment (CDE)
                     readiness of the division. The division chemical
                     office will implement a quarterly NBC Status
                     Report to include authorized, on-hand, and on-
                     requisition quantities.

                 5)  OBSERVATION: During the initial phases of DESERT
 SHIELD, it was determined that many units were
                     not authorized enough M8Al alarms to provide
                     adequate early-warning. Units must review their
                     MTOE and submit changes to reflect what is
                     actually required for adequate early warning.
                     The chemical school should coordinate to ensure
                     alarm authorizations are adequate.

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File Room = jun96_declassified
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Box ID = BX001437
Unit = 24TH ID
Parent Organization = XVIII CORPS
Folder Title = 24 MECH INF DIV AFTER ACTION REPORT
Folder Seq # = 785
Subject = 24TH MECH INF DIV OPERATION DESERT STORM AFTER A
Document Seq # = 50
Document Date =
Scan Date = 12-JUN-1996
Queued for Declassification = 01-JAN-1980
Short Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Long Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Permanent Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Non-Health Related Document = 01-JAN-1980
Declassified = 02-AUG-1996