PERSONNEL ORIENTATION

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Subject = PERSONNEL ORIENTATION                                           

Folder Title = 3-187TH MEMOS SEPT 90                                                                           

Parent Organization = XVIII CORPS 

Unit  = 101ST ID    

Box ID = BX001614

File Cabinet = Week-49 

File Room = sep96_classified    











                                 PERSONNEL ORIENTATION

         1. BASE CAMP.
              - Welcome to King Fahd International Airport (KFIA)
              - This facility is owned by the Saudi Arabian Government and
         controlled by the US Air Force.   The 101st is a tenant unit.
              - This parking ramp is the temporary reception area until we
         can upgrade additional facilities.   You will be moved wi%bin the
         next 48 to 72 hours to the tent city (3-4 miles from here). Tents,
         latrines, showers, MREs and local supplements (as a temporary
         measure), and cold water will be available.
              - The Senior person on the bus from your unit/section is in
         charge until you link up with the rest of your unit.    If you are the
         first one to arrive from your unit. you will be responsible for all
         additional incoming personnel from your unit until a more senior
         person arrives.
              - King Fahd is located in the eastern portion of Saudi Arabia.
         (Point out Saudi Arabia and surrounding areas on the 1:500.000 map.)

         2. WEATHER.
              - You are not accustomed to this weather.   It will take about
         two weeks to become acclimated.
              - The daily temperatures range from 115 to 130 in the sun, and
         100 to 115 in the shade.
              - You must take it slow and drink alot of water.
              - The hot part of the summer has almost passed, and
         temperatures will begin to moderate next month.

         3. PURPOSE.
              - There is a threefold purpose for being here:
                   a. To deter further egression in the gulf region,
                   b.  To assist in training Saudi Arabian military forces as
         required, and
                   c. To defend Saudi Arabia if necessary.

         4. CUSTOMS/CULTURE/DISCIPLINE.
              - Most people are hospitable and helpful.
              - The way of life is different.  You don't have to conform to
         it, but you should respect it. '
              - Some things that you SHOULD DO are:
                   -Shake hands with everyone present upon arrival and
         departure.
                   - Be friendly.
                   - Sit properly with your feet flat on the floor.
                   - Allow Arabs to enter your personal space when sitting by
         you or talking to you.
                   - Politely avoid conversations concerning religion and
         politics whenever possible.
              - Some things that you SHOULD NOT DO are:
                   - Use of alcohol and drugs by US personnel during this
         deployment is prohibited by the commander and local laws.


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Document 5 f:/Week-49/BX001614/3-187TH MEMOS SEPT 90/personnel orientation:03069709500525
Control Fields 17
File Room = sep96_declassified
File Cabinet = Week-49
Box ID = BX001614
Unit = 101ST ID
Parent Organization = XVIII CORPS
Folder Title = 3-187TH MEMOS SEPT 90
Folder Seq # = 17
Subject = PERSONNEL ORIENTATION
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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 = 06-MAR-1997