AAR 1ST MARDIV IN SWA

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Subject = AAR  1ST MARDIV IN SWA                                          

Parent Organization = MCCDC       

Unit = WDID        

Folder Title = AFTER ACTION REPORT 1ST MARINE DIVISION IN SOUTHWEST ASIA   WDID SWA 0073                       

Document Number =          1

Box ID = BX600145



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             destroyed numerous surface laid mines

        1700 TF Shepherd engaged t,, -fire and bypassed enemy -forces southeast of

             KIA enroute to PL Green

        1800 TF Papa Bear destroyed several enemy vehicles vicinity PL

             Margarette

        1830 TF Ripper/TF Papa Bear in position along PL Green

        2230 TF Shepherd ordered to secure ME@ obi C

             TF Taro holds vicinity PL Margarette

             TF King -Firec:ap to support assaulting TF's

  3 Kuwait International Airport

        0630 TF Shepherd raises colors at KIA

        1000 TF Taro assists clearing KIA buildings and establishes physical

             security around airport (capture 62 EPW'S)






    Iraqi Tan@,s                     Iraqi APC's


  stroyed   Captured             Destroyed    Captured         EPW's

  --Q .                            -50          @50            asoo
              250


  5 T72's)

















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