Operation Desert Storm/Shield, Kuwait December 1990 to March 1991

Abstract

Operation Desert Storm/Shield came as a surprise to the world in 1990; however the 128th Combat Support Hospital was ready for the first set of casualties when the air war began. The organizations main priority was to provide the first echelon of care from their location six milesfrom the Iraqi defense line. The mission began with delays and mishaps; however the constant teamwork, knowledge and technical abilities of the Noncommissioned Officer contributed greatly to the overall success of the mission.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 15, 2009
Accession Number
AD1117811

Entities

People

  • Karen Archondidis

Organizations

  • United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Casualties
  • Combat Support
  • Combat Support Hospitals
  • Dehydrated Foods
  • Deployment
  • Drinking Water
  • Food
  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Intensive Care Units
  • Jet Engine Fuels
  • Management Personnel
  • Meals
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Police
  • Noncommissioned Officers
  • Oil Wells
  • Personnel Management
  • Prisoners
  • Prisoners Of War
  • Training
  • Warfare

Readers

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