WrrH THE 2D MARINE DWlSION IN DESERT SHIELD AND DESERT STORM 63 before due to General Keys' guidance that the regiments were to focus on each day's mission as it unfolded.~~ However, in the commanders' meetings prior to the start of the ground campaign, the MEF objectives and commander's intent were clearly stated. Also, the key areas in each regimental zone close to the MEF objective, and their relation to the over-all plan, had been identified, explained, and discussed. In this way, each of the division's subordinate commanders knew what was ultimately expected of the division, even as they concentrated on immediate tasks. Now General Keys was prepared to set the final division objectives for his three maneuver elements. The 8th Marines was to attack through to Phase Line Bear, the road leading west and north and upon which the Iraqis were trying to escape. It was to seize division objective 4, which contained an Iraqi barracks, and orient to the northeast to protect the division's flank against counterattack from Kuwait City. The 6th Marines was to attack toward division objective 3, to control the key cloverleaf on the road from Kuwait City, and destroy enemy columns attempting to escape to Iraq. The Tiger Brigade was to seize division objective 2, the high ground dominating Al Jahrah and prevent the escape of Iraqi columns to the north.210 At the commanders' meeting that morning, the concept of operations and the fire support plan were explained, and the overlays distributed. Following their Dcpartment of Defense Photo (USMC) 0722 10 91 MajGen William M. Keys with officers of the "Tiger" Brigade on their final objective at Al Jahrah.First Page | Prev Page | Next Page | Src Image |