MEDICAL READINESS ASSESSMENT GROUP OPERATION DESERT STORM MEDICAL LESSONS LEARNED.

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ODS MEDICAL LESSONS LEARNED
             LOGISTICS CATEGORY
             LOGISTICS ISSUE NO. 36 AOR MEDLOG Support Prior to MEDSOM Arrival
             (SGHR ITEM NO. 231)

          DISCUSSION: Medical re-supply support was not available in the AOR prior to
          arrival of Army MEDSOM. Local contracts were established. Support also
          obtained from Pirmasens GE. The Army MEDSOM did not carry common use items
          contained in the ATH. No concept of operations to re-supply deployed units
          prior to MEDSOM arriving.

         RECOMMENDATION: HQ CENTAF develop a resupply CONOPs for the AOR to include
         period of time prior to arrival of MEDSOM. Plan should address staffing and
         location of supply points. Location of USAF re-supply points near metropolitan
         areas will enhance local purchase of some required medical items. Establish an
         AF liaison team that works with the MEDSOM after arrival to ensure AF
         requirements are handled properly. Educate liaison team about Army operating
         procedures is a must. CENTAF/CENTCOM 915XO manpower requirements must be
         reviewed and updated to ensure sufficient bodies and skill levels are
         identified to meet all needs within the AOR.

         ACTIONS REQUIRED: None. The MEDSOM is a joint activity that was being used
         for the first time. Lessons were learned that will improve future operations.

         ACTIONS COMPLETED: N/A.

          STATUS: Recommend closure.