BATTLE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT 18 JUN 91

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Subject = BATTLE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT   18 JUN 91                            

Box ID = BX002441

Folder title = HQS 4-32 ARMORDED BATTLE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT 18 JUN  1991                                         

Unit = TRADOC      

Parent = TRADOC      

         





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              SUMMARY:
         
         
              EQs 54 was the 2d M3A2 from the right and had begun backing away
              along with the other four Bradleys following EQs 55 being hit.
              HQs 54 was hit by 2 successive RPGs. Both rounds penetrated on
              the right side, one to the right of the plenum chamber and one
              into the plenum chamber. These rounds i~ediately caused a
              catastrophic fire which burned for approximately 12 hours. The
              fire suppression system did not activate and the crew suspects
              that it was on manual and not activated in the confusion. The
              upper portion of the vehicle collapsed into the hull and nothing
              appeared to be salvageable when the vehicle was recovered. The
              driver had been killed instantlr, the BC's left leg was
              amputated, and the gunner had burns on his hands and face.