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

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        kilometer trip took almost eight hours. The path taken was littered
        with mines, unexploded ordnance, and Iraqi fighting holes. Arriving
        at OSEO defensive positions were taken up. First Battalion Sth
        Marines was immediatly resupplied from the elements of CSSD-28 sent
        forward with the Regimental Log Train. The Regiment MT Chief guided
        CSSD-28 into position and soon emptied all fuel and water.
             The Civil Affairs Group was requested by lst gn Sth Marines to
        handle EPW's and was dispatched immediately, with a guide from the
        Regimental S-3. A hole was dug to hold EPW'S, however, food and water
        could not be secured for them. Local pump houses were tried, without
        success. The Regiment/CSSD-28 managed to fill a 6000 gallon truck and
        lift two pallets of MRE'S.
             Instructions were received at 1200 to move forward, however,
        CSSD-28 was again out of fuel. CSSD-28 was informed by DSG-2 that
        instead of pushing supplies forward from DSG-2, they now had to pull
        them from the rear. The Regimental Log Train moved north on grid line
        67. CSSD-28 again sent available supplies with the Regimental Log
        Train, and CSSD-28 stayed behind to refuel. On the way forward
        the Regimental Log Train had to cut through fences to facilitate
        movement.
             At approximately 14eO, on 26 February, word came from Regiment to
        go to MOPP-2, followed shortly by MOPP-4. Additionally, the NBCD FOX
        vehicle picked up traces of chemical agents. Word came within 1/2
        hour cancelling the threat.
             The Regimental XO passed word that combat elements were short
        fuel and the Regimental Log Train was to move forward quickly,
        bypassing all EPWS. Several times enemy soldiers were disarmed, then
        provided with water and food.
              One of the Regiment's TOW sections ran out of fuel and five
        gallons were provided to each vehicle by draining the refueler and
        using fuel cans from other vehicles. The Regimental Log Train
        continued forward with the TOW section, and entered the new position
        at night. Entering the new position, enemy BMP's and tanks were
        observed approximately 800 meters to the right or east flank. The TOW
        section moved to protect this flank until 3d Sn 23d Marines engaged
        and took out the threat. At this time, the Regiment was without fuel.
             CSSD-28 moved throughout the might, guided by a GPS they borrowed
        from the Regimental Log Train. CSSD-28 arrived in the early morning
        and settled into position to the Regimental Log Train rear. At first
        light, on the 27th, two tanks were observed to the right or east
        flank. These tanks were running and guns pointed towards the log
        train. The crews climbed out of the tanks and surrendered. A large
        EPW camp was quickly constructed. As EPW's arrived, large groups were
        moved back to the Division EPW compound. Marines from 3d Bn 23d
        Marines, carried by the log train, were used to guard the EPW
        compound.
             Throughout the day on 27 February, the Regiment was resupplied
        with fuel and ammunition.
             On the 28th of February, the Regimental Log Train moved to
        consolidate with the Regimental Main CP.