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File: 980227_sep96_decls2_0002.txt
Box ID = BX005616
Folder Title = 800TH MP BDE AAR 1 JUN 91
Unit = MISC
Parent Org = MISC
Annex N (Logistical Support) to 800th MP Bde Dese= Shield/Storm
After Action Report
Discussion: IAw FM 19-40, Appendix D, equipment was not au-
thori-z-e-d-T-o-'Fe--on-hand at the Unit level and had to be requisi-
tioned with DA 2765's through channels to support the EPW mis-
sion. These requisitions could not be supported because of the
large quantities involved and shortages in the military supply
system in Theater. Local contractors supplied large cooking
pots, qrills, utensils, trays, and misc. equipment necessary to
cook the EPW's rations.
Recommendation: It is essential that EPW Camps be provided
with the ecgitpme-ny-needed to support the feeding of the EPW'S.
Equipment be available prior to the start of hostilities, be-
cause of the rapid buildup of the EPW population. If procurement
of this equipment is outside of the military supply system, con-
tractors must be identified, with contracts in-place. This will
ensure no breakdown of the EPW ration system.
4. Issue: Financial responsibility for Food Service
Findings: At the start of the war, there was no agreement
in-pTa-c-e-a-s--Eo whom would fund the rations for the EPW'S.
Discussion: The lack of agreement between the U.S. and Host
Nation as to wnom would accept the responsibility for funding of
EPW rations caused delays and affected the types and quality of
food that was available in Theater for them. In the critical
hours the Host Nation (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) accepted all re-
sponsibility for funding of EPW rations.
Recommendation: Prior to the taking of EPW,S, negotiations
for financial responsibility should be made in order to prevent
delays in ration support. Projections as to the number and types
of menus needed to support the EPW mission should be heeded by
the TAACOM. Once quantities are programmed, then a determination
as to who will bear the cost must be made, and the requisitioning
system put in-place.
S. Issue: Insufficient maintenance Support in Theater
Findings: The 800th MP Sde and subordinate Unit's 14TOEs do
not support tao maintenance demands of evacuating and repairing
of wheeled vehicles.
Discussion: First, it should be mentioned that the 800th MP
Bde h apability. In terms of maints-
e!st@o o;g
,S rinic maintonanc* c
r.anc gad* ori*nced a savor* lack of support in The-
ater, which was comp=od by non-availabi3.ity of repair parts
within Theater. In order to do our mission, this Brigade
hand-rec*ipted in excess of 200 buses and 50 circus trucks from
Host Matioit. Additionally, there was in *xcass of 750 pieces of
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Annex N (Logistical Support) to 800th MP Bde Dese= Shield/Storm
After Action Report
Discussion: IAw FM 19-40, Appendix D, equipment was not au-
thori-z-e-d-T-o-'Fe--on-hand at the Unit level and had to be requisi-
tioned with DA 2765's through channels to support the EPW mis-
sion. These requisitions could not be supported because of the
large quantities involved and shortages in the military supply
system in Theater. Local contractors supplied large cooking
pots, qrills, utensils, trays, and misc. equipment necessary to
cook the EPW's rations.
Recommendation: It is essential that EPW Camps be provided
with the ecgitpme-ny-needed to support the feeding of the EPW'S.
Equipment be available prior to the start of hostilities, be-
cause of the rapid buildup of the EPW population. If procurement
of this equipment is outside of the military supply system, con-
tractors must be identified, with contracts in-place. This will
ensure no breakdown of the EPW ration system.
4. Issue: Financial responsibility for Food Service
Findings: At the start of the war, there was no agreement
in-pTa-c-e-a-s--Eo whom would fund the rations for the EPW'S.
Discussion: The lack of agreement between the U.S. and Host
Nation as to wnom would accept the responsibility for funding of
EPW rations caused delays and affected the types and quality of
food that was available in Theater for them. In the critical
hours the Host Nation (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) accepted all re-
sponsibility for funding of EPW rations.
Recommendation: Prior to the taking of EPW,S, negotiations
for financial responsibility should be made in order to prevent
delays in ration support. Projections as to the number and types
of menus needed to support the EPW mission should be heeded by
the TAACOM. Once quantities are programmed, then a determination
as to who will bear the cost must be made, and the requisitioning
system put in-place.
S. Issue: Insufficient maintenance Support in Theater
Findings: The 800th MP Sde and subordinate Unit's 14TOEs do
not support tao maintenance demands of evacuating and repairing
of wheeled vehicles.
Discussion: First, it should be mentioned that the 800th MP
Bde h apability. In terms of maints-
e!st@o o;g
,S rinic maintonanc* c
r.anc gad* ori*nced a savor* lack of support in The-
ater, which was comp=od by non-availabi3.ity of repair parts
within Theater. In order to do our mission, this Brigade
hand-rec*ipted in excess of 200 buses and 50 circus trucks from
Host Matioit. Additionally, there was in *xcass of 750 pieces of
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