Subject: ENCLOSURE A TO APPX 2 TO TAB H TO VII CORPS DS AAR
Unit: VII CORPS
Parent Organization: ARCENT
Box ID: BX000262
Folder Title: NBC OPERATIONS-SUMMARY-APPENDIX 2
Document Number: 3
Folder Seq #: 2
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later after much calling to confirm this report the situation
became clarified. The engineer was from Co D, 12th Engineers
supporting 3AD. During the demo of an Iraqi vehicle he got hit by
some industrial chemical, such as battery acid and he did breathe
some harmful fumes - not a war gas.
c. ARCENT reported IMARDIV sent individuals to check suspected
chemical munitions storage site (no grid available) on 28 Feb.
Initial results of testing indicated mustard agent. An NBC/EOD
team re-evaluated the site with more sensitive equipment. They
determined that no chemical agent was present. Initial readings
were result of petrochemical burning.
d. 1/4 Cav, 1ID(M) reports they may have located a chemical
RPG round at QT586972. It has a white tip and is marked in Russian
'ICE - CHME". Report passed to the G-2 for disposition.
2 MAR 91:
a. 1ID(M) CHEMO reported 2 Fox vehicles and 2 decon platoons
from 12th Chem Co would support the scheduled cease fire conference
at Safwan.
b. MAJ Brown, S-3, 2d Chem Bn reported they are now giving
showers to 3AD soldiers. He requested grid locations of all
divisions. He wanted to know who would ensure 2d Chem Bn was
factored in to re-deployment planning.
3 MAR 91:
a. Two persons reported missing from 11 Chem Co. During a
night convoy movement through the breach a SSG and a SPC in a truck
became detached from the convoy. A 15-6 investigation was
initiated.
b. Confirmed chemical casualty. Individual assigned to HHC,
art of a mission to destroy vehicles and bunkers.
His unit was using thermite grenades on vehicles and entering
bunkers to check for ordnance. He was wearing a Nomex suit and
kevlar vest. Felt a burning sensation on his upper arm and
reported to the Aid Station on 2 Mar with blisters on the upper arm
(1/411 by 1/211). Clothing checked by Fox vehicle read CX and
Lewisite. Was verified by a 2d Fox. Later, Fox vehicles were used
to sample the bunker; traces of mustard were detected. The Nomex
suit and kevlar vest were secured and later evacuated out of the
KTO to the US for verification. The individual was examined by a
special chemical medical casualty team headed by COL Dunn; soldier
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