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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          the Mar@,az (QS 772612). Tms 1, 2 & 5 debrief their recon on lst
          obstacle belt at Div Main.


         TASK FORCE PAPA BEAR
         - OccupieJ tactical assembly areas in vic of US 65Z;473. 3/9 NW, 1/1 NE
          and lst Tanks south.


         WARDEN_=_1/25
         - QS EZ;64425, conducted -Foot F@ mobile patrols in sector.
         - 1600, "B" Co at assembly area vic QS 559590.



         -QS 924504, attached artillery and tanks to conduct combined arms   raid.
         -Artillery +ire mission conducted on Tower vic QS 922605, no SDA,   poor
          visibility and inclement whether. EngaVd 4 vehicles and personnel
          erecting antenna in treeline vic TM 130588, vehicles and personnel
          dispersed. AH-1 Helicopters controlled by FCT Team @ld Anglico,
          destro),,ed 5-6 vel-.iclc. arm,)-ej columr. vic TM 168'@!@-(. Sever, alleced
          K,uwait,.es detained @nd transported to LOC detention area. 2d Plt    D
          Co, ist Tanks detaches.

         I egr _ FOE.CE _SHrPHEr,'D
         - Co A attached tz TF Troy to provide screening for its deceptior,
          operation.
         - Co C zttac:hc,:.' tD -F Taro.
         - Co D attached to TF Ripzer.
         - Reirainder of TF Erier@hera remains in Assembly Arc-a.




















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