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Subject = 3RD BN PATRIOT 43RD ADA RGMT AAR OPN DES SHIELD
Parent Organization = CENTCOM
Unit = ARCENT
Folder Title = 3-43D ADA AAR OPERATION DESERT SHIELD
Document Number = 1
Box ID = BX000545
ANNEX ---, to S3 After Action Review, NOV 90 to 15 JAN 91
C. Recommended action: Should the need arise to conduct an
Allied operation such as this in the future, it critical to
exchange information with all units in our area of operations.
For XXIA in particular the meetings allowed us to forewarn the
Allied participants of the possibility of incoming scuds. Addi-
tionally, the meetings provided for a useful allocation of detec-
tion assets.
9. Observation: 14BC training was a normal daily occurrence.
A. Discussion: Units scheduled NBC at the rate of at least
once per day. Section MCOs were trained initially by the unit
NBC NCO who in turn trained the individual soldiers in their
section. Not only did the NBC 14COs improve their knowledge base,
but this knowledge was shared with other NCOs within the unit.
By.the time the war was ready to begin, individual soldiers were
self-assured in their ability of protect themselves and continue
the mission.
B. Lessons learned: The unit NBC NCOS had to make sure
that their untimely disappearance, should it happen, would be
barely noticed, in terms of the NBC readiness of the unit. In
addition to the unit NBC alternate, numerous soldiers became
quite proficient in NBC cell operations. Presently soldiers are
assured of their ability to survive on the NBC battlefield, a
skill which can quickly deteriorate without the proper reitera-
tion of individual NBC skill training.
C. Recommended action: Deterioration of skills comes
quickly when a soldier is not undergoing training. NBC training
before the conflict was minimal at best, especially team train-
ing. Units should be required to train individual skills at
least six hours monthly and team training four hours monthly.
This training can be either under garrison or field conditions,
and actual training or evaluation oriented.
10. Observation: 'Threat briefing informed soldiers of the
anticipated enemy actions.
A. Discussion: SFC Clenmons presented a very informative
briefing to individual soldiers at all units. The briefing
included what their actions should be in a chemical environment
and tips -to the units on how to improve the protection on their
site-v.
B. Lessons learned: The battalion NBC cell scurried around
in the days after the commitment of troops to determine exactly
what the Iraqis possessed in terms of chemicals. We were caught
short, but quickly recovered as information was received from
Brigade and calls were made to the Chemical School for additional
information.
C. Recommended action: I plan to put together an NBC
threat book. The book will be the same format as an Intelligence
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File Room = aug97_declassified
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Box ID = BX000545
Unit = ARCENT
Parent Organization = CENTCOM
Folder Title = 3-43D ADA AAR OPERATION DESERT SHIELD
Folder Seq # = 36
Subject = 3RD BN PATRIOT 43RD ADA RGMT AAR OPN DES SHIELD
Document Seq # = 1
Document Date =
Scan Date = 11-AUG-1997
Queued for Declassification = 18-AUG-1997
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 = 22-SEP-1997