ANALYSIS OF 4 66 ARMORS BATTLE DAMAGE INCIDENT

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Subject = ANALYSIS OF 4 66 ARMORS BATTLE DAMAGE INCIDENT                  

Box ID = BX002451

Folder title = INFORMAL INVES OF NIGHT ATTACK CONDUCTED BY 2D BDE 26-27 FEB 91                                 

Unit = TRADOC      

Parent = TRADOC      








               EQs.r,4.vias the 2d K3A2.-from-the rightand had beg= backing away
               along with the other'f'oiii:@."Biadleys following HQs 55 being hit.
               EQs 54 was hit by 2 successive RPGO. Both rounds penetrated on
               the right side, one to the right of the plenum chamber and one
               into the plenum chamber. These rounds immediately caused a
               catastrophic fire which burned for approximately 12 hours. 49MM
                                                           and the crew suspects
               that it was on malnual and not activated in the confusion. The
               upper portion of the vehicle collapsed into the hull and nothing
               appeared to be salvageable when the vehicle was recovered. The
               driver had been killed instantly, the BC's left leg was
               amputated,, and the gunner had burns on his hands and face.