USMC DATA COLLECTION FORM FEB 91

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Subject = USMC DATA COLLECTION FORM FEB 91                                

Parent Organization = MCCDC       

Unit = WDID        

Folder Title = MARINE CORPS MESSAGES - DOCUMENTS - MAPS -   SEC 4 OF 6   SWA  053                              

Document Number =         17

Box ID = BX600170




                                    UNCLASSIFIED



                                      LOGISTICS


             It was a logistical challenge to support the Regiment's mission
        and movement during February. By the first of February, movement to
        to the training area south of Kibrit, vicinity TLO63855 was completed.
        Due to the lack of tactical lift, this move was extremely difficult
        and was accomplished with school buses, Saudi Motors civilian heavy
        haul trucks, and numerous shuttles with five-tons. Coming into
        position, the school buses got stuck in the sand and Marines had to
        walk into position. With only 28 operational five-ton trucks, the
        Regiment required significant external lift for Marines and equipment.
        From the lat through the 6th of February various logistical concerns
        developed. Difficulty obtaining BA/DOA for certain ammunition
        DODICS, was experienced. In addition to shortages of critical DODICs
        across the Regiment, all attachments/detachments did not have their
        BA/DOA.
             During this period, repair parts were not available through rapid
        request or system diskette. Some parts were obtained by walk thru
        back to the SMC at Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia. The support system, as
        set up in country, provided no parts and no paper work to perform
        reconciliation. Additionally, during this period work was performed
        around the clock to ensure Task Force Bravo (our task organized
        combat engineer company) was operationally ready for the breach
        mission. This unit arrived with M60 tanks that had no tools nor
        equipment and were maintained very poorly. Due to non-availability of
        Desert Came paint, paint had to be obtained *under the table" from the
        Army to cover all the Regiment's vehicles, including attachments.
        The opportunity was taken, while in the training area, to harden
        vehicles and form the Regimental Log Train concept.
             While in this position, it was learned that 30 five-ton trucks
        of the 50 we had requested would be provided. The receipt of these
        trucks would give 58 of the 82 trucks required to move the Regiment.
        These trucks were not received in time for the next move to 6th
        Marines position for a relief in place. One additional problem that
        still haunted the Regiment was the lack of capability to store more
        than .7 gallons of water per man. An infantry regiment, as well as
        rating no heavy lift trucks, rates no water bulls.
             The relief in place, with 6th Marines, commenced on the 7th of
        February. Part of 3d Bn 23d Marines, the motorized battalion, was
        moved into position, then trucks were sent back for additional Marines
        and equipment. This move took four days. The Regimental MT officer
        and S-4 chief remained in the old position until the 10th to receive,
        harden, and distribute the additional 30 five-ton trucks. Continued
        difficulties drawing BA/DOA for critical DODICs and for
        attachments/detachments were experienced. Repair parts support



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