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Subject = HISTORY SLIDES FOR 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION                      

Folder Title = DRAFT COPY OF 101ST ABN DIV AALT OPERATIONS DS-S                                                

Parent Organization = XVIII CORPS 

Unit  = 101ST ID    

Box ID = BX001611

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      analysis of maps and satellite photography. The IPB also

      included interpretation of intelligence gathered by the 311th

      Military Intelligence Battalion, to include that gained by

      monitoring Iraqi radar use. The division alsg kept abreast of
      intelligence provided by Corps and higher sources.  104 More

      thorough information would be gained by the aerial reconnaissance

      of the "G minus 711 operations, but in late January, that was

      still several days off.

            OPLAN 90-5 was fine-tuned to reflect the information gained

      during the IPB, though no major changes developed. First Brigade
      TF would still lead into Iraq to establish a forward operating,"

   I  base, followed by Third Brigade TF blocking along the Euphrates.

      Second Brigade TF would then either attack into objective Strike

      (the Tallil air--Oield) or into a critical choke point at Objective

      Gold. The strikes into Iraq would be preceeded by several days

      of aerial reconnaissance.

            The staff developed a reconnaissance plan that called for

      aerial recons beginning on the seventh day prior to G-day, the

      start of the ground war. This plan was lalbeled the "G minus.711

      plan. It would prove to be very influential in the preparation

      of the battlefield for the coming ground war.

         In preparation for combat, continuous training always

      complements planning. The division used the precious few days of

      late January and early February to polish its air assault and

      common task skills.






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