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24. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jay Dehart, commander, USAV Champagne Marne, <strong>in</strong>terview by LieutenantColonel David Kolleda, June 3, 2003; and LT-1974 USAV Champagne Marne unit history (undated).25. “USCENTCOM OIF Chronology and Facts (SECRET NOFORN),” 6 May 2003.26. Colonel Michael Gearty, chief, Jo<strong>in</strong>t Analysis and Control element (JACE) Term Fusion Cell (JTFC),Interview by Major David Tohn, 25 May 2003; <strong>in</strong>terview with Iraq Team, Forces Directorate, National GroundIntelligence Center (NGIC). It is too soon after <strong>the</strong> fight<strong>in</strong>g to be entirely certa<strong>in</strong> of what <strong>the</strong> <strong>Iraqi</strong>s <strong>in</strong>tended oreven to confirm with certa<strong>in</strong>ty physical locations of <strong>Iraqi</strong> units. As a result, <strong>the</strong> summary of <strong>Iraqi</strong> actions representsa comb<strong>in</strong>ation of extant estimates made dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> fight<strong>in</strong>g and an analysis by <strong>the</strong> OIF-SG of such evidence. Jo<strong>in</strong>t<strong>Operation</strong>al Analysis Center Jo<strong>in</strong>t Forces Command is work<strong>in</strong>g to develop an understand<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>Iraqi</strong> operations and<strong>in</strong>tent, but <strong>the</strong>ir work is ongo<strong>in</strong>g and classified, and so it cannot be cited here.27. Ibid.28. A reference to <strong>the</strong> TF Ranger Raid of 3-4 October 1993, dur<strong>in</strong>g which 18 US soldiers were killed <strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>tense urban fight<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Mogadishu, Somalia.29. Caches of ammunition cont<strong>in</strong>ue to turn up <strong>in</strong> Iraq to <strong>the</strong> present day. The data cited here comes fromsummary notes by Colonel Charles Green, US <strong>Army</strong>, Retired, OIF-SG, stemm<strong>in</strong>g from <strong>in</strong>terviews done withColonel Steve Boltz, V Corps G2; Colonel Michael Gearty, deputy C2 CFLCC; Major Chris Parker, chief of staff, 7UK Brigade; Capta<strong>in</strong> Chris Medhurst-Cocksworth, G2 7 UK Brigade; and several <strong>Iraqi</strong> brigadiers and staff colonelsheld at Camp BUCCA, Iraq. Green conducted <strong>the</strong>se <strong>in</strong>terviews dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> period 23-28 May.30. First Lieutenant Mark K. Schenck, TF 2-7 Infantry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division(Mechanized), “Unit History, <strong>Operation</strong> IRAQI FREEDOM,” 5.31. Team Bushmaster was B Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry; Team Bulldogs was B Company, 11thEng<strong>in</strong>eer Battalion (Source: Unit History of <strong>Operation</strong> IRAQI FREEDOM, First Lieutenant Mark K. Schenck).32. Schenck.33. Fir<strong>in</strong>g units <strong>in</strong>cluded: 1-9 FA BN (155mm), 1-10 FA (155mm), 1-41 FA (155mm), 1-39 FA (MLRS), and2-4 FA (MLRS).34. 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery, <strong>Operation</strong> IRAQI FREEDOM, “Unit History” (undated).35. Major David A. Converse, “Psychological <strong>Operation</strong>s Field Collection Team <strong>Operation</strong>al Assessment,<strong>Operation</strong> IRAQI FREEDOM,” 35. Converse drew this conclusion from his review of after-action reviews, but thisis a conclusion of an OIF-SG collector and not a primary source. There is evidence that PSYOP achieved success<strong>in</strong> preclud<strong>in</strong>g massive destruction of <strong>the</strong> oil fields. For example, <strong>in</strong> an <strong>in</strong>terview on 7 May 2003 with 50th MilitaryHistory Detachment and Major Daniel Corey, Colonel Rotkoff, deputy C2, CLFCC, reported that “IO” worked, butonly when <strong>the</strong>re were “boots on <strong>the</strong> ground.” PSYOP loudspeaker teams did prove effective, but <strong>the</strong> jury is still outon <strong>the</strong> efficacy of <strong>the</strong> leaflet campaign.36. The AH-64D Apache Longbow has <strong>in</strong>creased lethality due to advanced avionics, a fire control radar, and<strong>the</strong> capability to launch fire-and-forget Hellfire missiles.37. Capta<strong>in</strong> Karen Hobart, S2, and 1st Lieutenant Aaron Anderson, 11th AHR, <strong>in</strong>terview by Major DavidTohn, 8 May 2003.38. Capta<strong>in</strong> John Cochran, battle capta<strong>in</strong>, 11th Attack Helicopter Regiment, <strong>in</strong>terview by Major JamesBrashear, undated. Lieutenant Colonel Jerry Pearman, executive officer, 11th AHR, confirmed that frustration <strong>in</strong> atelephone call to Colonel Gregory Fontenot and <strong>in</strong> notes passed via facsimile on 17 December 2003. Frustration wasparticularly keen among <strong>the</strong> 2-6 CAV aviators, who felt <strong>the</strong>y could have executed <strong>the</strong> mission s<strong>in</strong>ce <strong>the</strong>y had morefly<strong>in</strong>g time <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> desert than <strong>the</strong>ir colleagues.39. “Unit History, Task Force 3-15 Infantry (TF Ch<strong>in</strong>a) 2nd BCT, 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized) <strong>in</strong><strong>Operation</strong> IRAQI FREEDOM, 20 March through 1 May 2003,” 5.40. MOPP: Mission-oriented Protective Posture—determ<strong>in</strong>es <strong>the</strong> level of chemical protective cloth<strong>in</strong>g andequipment worn. In MOPP 0, soldiers carry <strong>the</strong>ir full equipment, but do not wear it. In MOPP 1, soldiers wear <strong>the</strong>overpants and overshirt; MOPP 2 adds <strong>the</strong> overboots; MOPP 3 adds <strong>the</strong> mask and hood; and MOPP 4 <strong>in</strong>cludes <strong>the</strong>gloves, provid<strong>in</strong>g full protection. There is an <strong>in</strong>verse relationship between MOPP level and mission effectiveness,due to fatigue, discomfort, and bulk<strong>in</strong>ess of <strong>the</strong> protective equipment. Commanders are very deliberate <strong>in</strong> balanc<strong>in</strong>g<strong>the</strong> need for rapid transition to a fully protected posture aga<strong>in</strong>st <strong>the</strong> need to rema<strong>in</strong> mission-effective over time.41. The ABCS is a suite of automation tools that support maneuver, <strong>in</strong>telligence, fire support, air defense, andlogistics operations. When operat<strong>in</strong>g properly, <strong>the</strong>y are networked toge<strong>the</strong>r to provide a seamlessly <strong>in</strong>tegrated abilityto track and manage <strong>the</strong> battle. The AMDWS, or Air and Missile Defense Work Station, is <strong>the</strong> term<strong>in</strong>al that runs <strong>the</strong>Air and Missile Defense Plann<strong>in</strong>g and Control System, <strong>the</strong> air defense component of <strong>the</strong> ABCS.138

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