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Date International U.S. Political! Diplomatic Military

Oct 5 Addressing the U.N., an USS lNDEPBNDBNCE
Iraqi diplomat accuses the leaves Gulf after a five day
U.S. and its allies of starting show of force. TRANSCOM
a new era of 5western states that 70% of Ready
imperialism and gives no Reserve Force ships are
indication of Iraq available and have
withdrawing from Kuwait. demonstrated 96 % reliability
The diplomat also calls for a in their performance, but
cornprehensive resolution of questions remain about the
all outstanding Middle Fast adequacy of U.S. sealift
issues including Palestine and capability. DoD releases
Kuwait. Soviet General seventh list of Naval
Moiseyev visiting the U.S. is Reservists called to active
quoted as stating there have duty. Of the approximately
been protests and defections 350 Naval Reservists called
within the Iraqi forces and up, most are medical
rumors of coup attempts. personnel.

Oct 7 Guard and Reserve personnel
activated to support
Operation Desert Shield as of
7 October totals 26,373.

Oct 8 Nineteen Palestinians killed in Senator Nunn and An Alabama Air National
battle with Israeli police in Representative Aspin urge Guard RFAC Phantom
Jerusalem. DoD to expand reliance on reconnaissance jet and two
reserves in Desert Shield and Marine UH-iN helicopters
future military planning. crash during military
exercises; ten crewmen are
lost.

Oct 9 Saddam Hussein renews U.S., seeking to maintain Army limits night helicopter
threat to attack Israel in view Arab support for Gulf policy, operations to reduce Gulf
of deaths of 19 Palestinians presses U.N. to condemn area accidents.
and Saudi1s fear the deaths Israeli killing of 19
could weaken alliance. Palestinians.
President, citing atrocities
in Kuwait, warns Iraq that his
patience is 5wearmg very
thin."

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