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File: 970107_oct96_decls6_0008.txt
Subject: SUMMARY OF ACTION FOR OPERATION DESERT STORM 24 27 FEB 1991
Unit: VARIOUS MC
Parent Organization: VARIOUS MC
Box ID: BX600054
Folder Title: OPERATION DESERT STORM SUMMARY OF ACTION 24-27 FEB 1991
Document Number: 1
Folder Seq #: 15
UNCLASSIFIED
to accomodate TF Tarols attempt to use a Psy0ps helicopter in
order to facilitate this surrender. At 1630, Division passed
responsibility of the Psyops mission to TF Papa Bear. However,
the Psy0ps helicopter failed to arrive and the opportunity was
missed.
TF X-Ray landed south of the second obstacle belt at
approximately 1500 and came under operational control of TF
Papa Bear. By 1830, it had moved north of the second obstacle
belt and into BP X-Ray.
A continual problem throughout the course of the day was
the handling of the large number of EPWs which were being
collected. By 1600, the Task Force had gathered over (1500)
EPWS. The lack of transportation hindered the ability to
evacuate the EPWs to the central collection point in TF
Ripper's zone. Throughout the day, the EPWs were guarded by A
Co 7th ESB. The task of guarding the EPWs was eventually
passed to a platoon from I Co 3/9. By 1830, transportation
arrived to commence the transfer of EPWs to the Division
collection point. This evolution was completed by 0200 26
February and the platoon from India Company rejoined lst Tank
Battalion.
At 1730, Task Force Papa Bear received additional guidance
from Division regarding preparations for the 26 February attack
to isolate and seize Kuwait International Airport. ist Tanks
and 3/9 made preparations for the move north while CSSD-11
resupplied both battalions with ammo, food, and water. By
1900, Task Force Log Trains had completed their move to the
north side of the obstacle belt.
By 0030, 26 February, the Task Force had completed moving
north to its new assembly areas. 3/9 was the furthest north,
ist Tanks and the CP about 5 km southeast. 1/1 spent the
night in the Al Burqan oilfield and was to link-up with the
Task Force the following morning.
PHASE III: ATTACK ON KUWAIT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
At 0800, Task Force Papa Bear, now the Division Reserve,
began moving north in column. 1/1 moved west along power lines
to the north of Al Burqan to link up with the remainder of the
Task Force (vic QT 8005). The Task Force skirted the west side
of Al Burqan oilfield, travelling between the 79 and 85 north-
south gridlines. Once clear of the Al Burqan, the Task Force
moved in a wedge formation with 3/9 on the right, 1/1 abreast
to the left, followed by Ist Tanks and Engineers. At 1100, the
Task Force reached PL Red (QT 8020), and by 1300, Papa Bear was
located behind PL Dianne. Numerous EPWs were disarmed and
directed to head south. Moving north through thick black
clouds of oily smoke, the Task Force passed scores of destroyed
and abandoned tanks, anti-tank guns, and armored vehicles. ist
Tanks disabled several of these with thermite grenades.
At 1330, Task Force Commanders met with the Commanding
General to finalize plans for the attack of Kuwait Interna-
tional Airport. Task Force Papa Bear was to isolate the
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File Room = oct96_declassified
File Cabinet = Week-42
Box ID = BX600054
Unit = VARIOUS MC
Parent Organization = VARIOUS MC
Folder Title = OPERATION DESERT STORM SUMMARY OF ACTION 24-27 FEB 1991
Folder Seq # = 15
Subject = SUMMARY OF ACTION FOR OPERATION DESERT STORM 24
Document Seq # = 1
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 = 02-JAN-1997