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Subject: SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR INSTALLATION AFTER ACTION REPORT        

Unit: 1ST ID      

Parent Organization: VII  CORPS  

Box  ID: BX001008

Folder Title: DESERT STORM AFTER ACTION REPORTS                                                               

Document Number:          4

Folder Seq  #:         11





                                     NO CLASSIFICATION
                                                                          04/18/91
                                     JULLS LONG REPORT


           shortfalls could not be made without reqltireing two additional
           inventory iterations after Desert Shield began. By automating
           the final reports, the Post Chem Office was able to prepare unit
           and divisional rollltps, compute excesses and shortages, and
           calculate the funds required to fill unit and centrally managed
           CDE shortages. lst ID (M) had shortages in both fielded
           equipment (hoods, kits, batteries, decontaminants) and un+ielded
           equipment (MI3 DAP, M17 LDS and CAM). All shortages except the
           CAM were rectified after lst ID was alerted.


                    (2) Sizing data for the Battledress Overgarment report
           (installation managed) had two problems: First, units
           characteristically submitted data limited to only 3 of the 8
           possible sizes (S, M, and L). Second, all sizing was done with
           the training suit (Chem Protective Overgarment) which, until
           Desert Shield, was assumed to be the same stated wear size as
           the BDO. When the discrepancy was discovered, soldiers were
           afforded an opportunity to be sized in the BDO. Nevertheless,
           sizing +or wet weather gear was not adjusted +or wear over the
           BDO, and the new Green Vinyl Overboot (GVO) became a substitute
           for the black chem overboot.


                    (3) The division conducted a comprehensive mask
           serviceability check and found several soldiers who could not be
           fitted with the M17 series protective mask. NBC Division
           requiested an AMCCOM mask assistance team to DX unserviceable
           maskes, make direct issues, and assist hard-to--Fit soldiers with
           initial production M40 series masks. This service was
 invaluable throughout Desert Shield.

                    (4) The advance +ileding of the M17 Lightweight Decon
           System (LDS), alias SANATOR, was a success story +or deployment
           preparation. A total of 57 Sanators, one per battalion and
           separate company, replaced a limited number of heavier, less
           mobile and  aging M12 decon apparatus.

               r-. EXECUTION: .


                    (1) In deference to space limitations and a desire to
           train in country, the Commander, Ist ID (M), directed one
           company per battalion to ship via surface means a +Lill
           complement of training suits +or use by the entire battalion.

                    (2) Ist ID (M) effectively accomplished the bulk draw of
           installation-managed CDE (suits, gloves, helmet covers,
           overboots, skin decon kits), and installation-managed Class VIII
           NBC medical supplies of NAAK and PB tablets IAW a
           synchronization matrix for unit deployment actions. While NAAK
           was a recognized Army-wide shortage item, Fort Riley experienced
           little difficulty in outfitting divisional, non-divisional, and
           RC units.




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Document 517 f:/Week-26/BX001008/DESERT STORM AFTER ACTION REPORTS/special information for installation after actio:12179611150511
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File Room = jul96_declassified
File Cabinet = Week-26
Box ID = BX001008
Unit = 1ST ID
Parent Organization = VII CORPS
Folder Title = DESERT STORM AFTER ACTION REPORTS
Folder Seq # = 11
Subject = SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR INSTALLATION AFTER ACTIO
Document Seq # = 4
Document Date =
Scan Date =
Queued for Declassification = 01-JAN-1980
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 = 17-DEC-1996