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File: 980227_sep96_decls2_0011.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 Sde Dese .rt Shield/Storm
After Action Report
resolve the problem, the Briqade receipted for two M978 HEMMTS,
from Class vil and operated it's own fuel point. The two HEMMTs
were required to go to LOgBase Bastone and refuel daily. As the
HEKKTs were not organic to the Bde, there was an additional re-
quirement to train and license operators. Inexperience caused
premature breakdowns of the equipment.
Recommendations: In future conflicts it is hoped such vast
amounts--oT--fu-ei will not be required, as most of the prime movers
were-not MTOE authorized. However, fuel requirements need to be
planned to meet all circumstances and storage facilities avail-
able at the Camps.
18. Issue: Host Nation Contractors
Findings: Coordination with Host Nation Contractors was at
best mar-g-i-na=, due to cultural and communication difficulties.
Discussion: The coordination with the Host Nation contrac-
tors 7-o-r--c-r-i7ELc@al EPW supplies, i.e. latrines, showers, Saudi
tents, guard towers, etc. was inadequate. Production schedules
were rarely followed and usually behind completion times. Fur-
th*rmore, when production was finally complete, inventories were
usually wrong and transportation was rarely available, due to our
low priority in Theater. Finally, the lack of Material Handling
Equi@ment (MHE) caused serious and unnecessary delays in the up-
loading/downloading of contracted items.
Recommendation: A MEAPO should be directly involved when a
contractor does n-oT-me*t his production schedule, and if neces-
sary, hold the contractor liable to prevent the gross loss of
man-hours and tie-up of army assets. Furthermore, upon comple-
tion of a contract, POC's need to be established and contracted
so MHE and transportation can be coordinated simultaneously.
19. Issue: Ech*lon Above Corp (EAC) support force structure
Findin Inadequate support packa4-o to support frontline
cl c@K
troops and-I C units
. Discussion- The support force structure seemed to omit FAC
units-a-n7a-tE&=r mission requirements. The basis of support was
directed to the corps on line. it appeared this Br@gadik's mis-
sion was never considered in the force structure planning. At
one point durinq the operation the Booth Military Police Brigade
was the larq*st "corps" in theater I nuzb*rinq over 56,000 person-
nal both US and EPW. It was not considered that according to
doctrine and treaty the EPWs require the same
Annex N (Logistical Support) to 800th MP Sde Dese .rt Shield/Storm
After Action Report
resolve the problem, the Briqade receipted for two M978 HEMMTS,
from Class vil and operated it's own fuel point. The two HEMMTs
were required to go to LOgBase Bastone and refuel daily. As the
HEKKTs were not organic to the Bde, there was an additional re-
quirement to train and license operators. Inexperience caused
premature breakdowns of the equipment.
Recommendations: In future conflicts it is hoped such vast
amounts--oT--fu-ei will not be required, as most of the prime movers
were-not MTOE authorized. However, fuel requirements need to be
planned to meet all circumstances and storage facilities avail-
able at the Camps.
18. Issue: Host Nation Contractors
Findings: Coordination with Host Nation Contractors was at
best mar-g-i-na=, due to cultural and communication difficulties.
Discussion: The coordination with the Host Nation contrac-
tors 7-o-r--c-r-i7ELc@al EPW supplies, i.e. latrines, showers, Saudi
tents, guard towers, etc. was inadequate. Production schedules
were rarely followed and usually behind completion times. Fur-
th*rmore, when production was finally complete, inventories were
usually wrong and transportation was rarely available, due to our
low priority in Theater. Finally, the lack of Material Handling
Equi@ment (MHE) caused serious and unnecessary delays in the up-
loading/downloading of contracted items.
Recommendation: A MEAPO should be directly involved when a
contractor does n-oT-me*t his production schedule, and if neces-
sary, hold the contractor liable to prevent the gross loss of
man-hours and tie-up of army assets. Furthermore, upon comple-
tion of a contract, POC's need to be established and contracted
so MHE and transportation can be coordinated simultaneously.
19. Issue: Ech*lon Above Corp (EAC) support force structure
Findin Inadequate support packa4-o to support frontline
cl c@K
troops and-I C units
. Discussion- The support force structure seemed to omit FAC
units-a-n7a-tE&=r mission requirements. The basis of support was
directed to the corps on line. it appeared this Br@gadik's mis-
sion was never considered in the force structure planning. At
one point durinq the operation the Booth Military Police Brigade
was the larq*st "corps" in theater I nuzb*rinq over 56,000 person-
nal both US and EPW. It was not considered that according to
doctrine and treaty the EPWs require the same
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