Gulf War 

Air Power Survey 

Volume V 

A Statistical Compendium 

and 

Chronology 

Washington, D. C. 

1993 
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Gulf War Air Power Survey 

p. cm. 

Gulf War Air Power Survey directed by Eliot A. Cohen. 

Includes an unnumbered summary report by Thomas A. Keaney and 

Includes bibliographical references and indexes. 

Contents: v. 1. Planning and Command and Control -- v. 2. Operations and 

Eliot A. Cohen. 

Effects and Effectiveness -- v. 3. Logistics and Support -- v.4. Weapons, Tactics, 

and Training and Space Operations -- v. 5. A Statistical Compendium and Chronology. 

1. Persian Gulf War, 1991--Aerial operations. American. 2. United States. 

Air Force--History--Persian Gulf War, 1991. I. Cohen, Eliot A. 11. Gulf War Air 

Power Survey (Organization : U.S.). 111. United States. Dept. of the Air Force. 

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Gulf War Air Power Survey 

Staff 

Dr. Eliot A. Cohen, Director 

Col. Emery M. Kiraly 

Lt. Gen. Robert E. Kelley 

(Retired, USAF) 

Dr. Wayne W. Thompson 

Mr. Ernest D. Cruea 

Maj. Joseph W. Patterson 

Mr. Lawrence J. Paszek 

Lt. Col. Daniel T. Kuehl 

Lt. Col. Robert C. Owen 

Dr. John F. Guilmartin 

Mr. Richard A. Gunkel 

Dr. Thomas C. Hone 

Dr. Alexander S. Cochran 

Mr. Barry D. Watts 

Dr. Thomas A. Keaney 

Executive Director 

Senior Military Advisor 

Senior Historical Advisor 

ANSER Program Manager 

Executive O@er 

Publishing Manager 

Chief, Statistics 

Chief, Chronology 

Chief, Weapons, Tactics 

and Training 

Chiej Logistics, Space, 

and Support 

Chiej Command, Control, 

and Organization 

Chief, Strategy and 

Plans 

Chiej Operations and 

Efsects 

Chiej Summary Report 

... 

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Gulf War Air Power Survey 

Review Committee 

Hon. Paul H. Nitze, Chairman 

Diplomat in Residence 

Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies 

Gen. Michael J. Dugan (USAF, Retired) 

Multiple Sclerosis Society 

Adm. Huntington Hardisty (USN, Retired) 

Center for Naval Analyses 

Dr. Richard H. Kohn 

The University of North Carolina 

at Chapel Hill 

Dr. Bernard Lewis 

Princeton University 

Mr. Andrew W. Marshall 

Office of the Secretary of Defense 

Mr. Phillip Merrill 

Former Assistant Secretary General 

for Defense Support, NATO 

Dr. Henry Rowen 

Stanford University 

Hon. Ike Skelton 

U.S. House of Representatives 

Gen. Maxwell Thurman (USA, Retired) 

Associalion of the U.S. Army 

Maj. Cen. Jasper A. Welch, Jr. (USAF, Retired) 

Former Assistant Chief of Staff (Studies 

and Analysis) 

Dr. James Q. Wilson 

University of California at Los Angrlcs 

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Foreword 

From 16 January through 28 February 1991, the United States and its 

allies conducted one of the most operationally successful wars in history, 

a conflict in which air operations played a preeminent role. The Gulf 

War Air Power Survey was commissioned on 22 August 1991 to review 

all aspects of air warfare in the Persian Gulf for use by the United States 

Air Force, but it was not to confine itself to discussion of that institution. 

The Survey has produced reports on planning, the conduct of operations, 

the effects of the air campaign, command and control, logistics, air base 

support, space, weapons and tactics, as well as a chronology and a compendium of statistics on the war. It has prepared as well a summary 

report and some shorter papers and assembled an archive composed of 

paper, microfilm, and electronic records, all of which have been deposited 

at the Air Force Historical Research Agency at Maxwell Air Force Base, 

Alabama. The Survey was just that, an attempt to provide a comprehensive and documented account of the war. It is not a definitive history: 

that will await the passage of time and the opening of sources (Iraqi 

records, for example) that were not available to Survey researchers. Nor 

is it a summary of lessons learned: other organizations, including many 

within the Air Force, have already done that. Rather, the Survey provides 

an analytical and evidentiary point of departure for future studies of the 

air campaign. It concentrates on an analysis of the operational level of 

war in the belief that this level of warfare is at once one of the most 

difficult to characterize and one of the most important to understand. 

The Survey was directed by Dr. Eliot Cohen of Johns Hopkins 

University’s School of Advanced International Studies and was staffed by 

a mixture of civilian and military analysts, including retired officers from 

the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. It was divided into task forces, most 

of which were run by civilians working temporarily for the Air Force. 

The work produced by the Survey was examined by a distinguished 

review committee that included scholars, retired general officers from the 

Air Force, Navy, and Army, as well as former and current senior government officials. Throughout, the Survey strived to conduct its research 

in a spirit of impartiality and scholarly rigor. Its members had as their 

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standard the observation of Mr. Franklin D’Olier, chairman of the United 

States Strategic Bombing Survey during and after the second World War: 

“We wanted to burn into everybody’s souls that fact that the survey’s 

responsibility . . . was to ascertain facts and to seek truth, eliminating 

completely any preconceived theories or dogmas.’’ 

The Survey attempted to create a body of data common to all of the 

reports. Because one group of researchers compiled this core material 

while other task forces were researching and drafting other, more narrowly focused studies, it is possible that discrepancies exist among the reports 

with regard to points of detail. More importantly, authors were given 

discretion, within the bounds of evidence and plausibility, to interpret 

events as they saw them. In some cases, task forces came to differing 

conclusions about particular aspects of this war. Such divergences of 

view were expected and even desired: the Survey was intended to serve 

as a point of departure for those who read its reports, and not their analytical terminus. 

This volume consists of two reports. The first, A Statistical Compendium, concentrates on airpower-related aspects of the conflict and is not 

intended to portray other facets of Operations Desert Shield and Desert 

Storm except as they concern aerial operations. The organization of 

statistics is roughly chronological, moving from prewar force postures and 

the deployment of Desert Shield through the air campaign of Desert 

Storm, tabulating aircraft victories and losses as well as the human cost 

of the war. Briefly, the report intends to serve as a logical starting point 

for the issue: “What happened during the war?” 

The second report, Chronology, outlines many of the principal events 

of clear, direct, and tangible relevance to the planning of the Gulf War. 

It begins immediately prior to the Iraqi invasion and ends immediately 

following the ceasefire. 

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Acknowledgments 

The Survey’s members owe a great debt of gratitude to Secretary of 

the Air Force Donald B. Rice, who conceived of the project, provided it 

with resources, and set for it the highest standards of independence and 

objectivity. Many organizations and individuals gave generously of their 

resources and time to support this effort. Various branches and commands of the Air Force were particularly helpful in providing material for 

and, in some cases, personnel to conduct the study. The United States 

Navy, Marine Corps, and Army aided with this study in different ways, 

including the sharing of data pertaining to the air war. A number of the 

United States’ Coalition partners also made available individuals and 

records that were vital to the Survey’s work. Many participants in the 

war, including senior political officials and officers from all of the Services were willing to speak with the Survey and share their recollections of 

Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Private students of the Gulf War also 

made available their knowledge of the crisis and conflict. Wherever 

possible and appropriate such assistance has been acknowledged in the 

text. 

The Survey’s independence was its reason for being. Each report is 

the product of the authors who wrote it and does not necessarily represent 

the views of the Review Committee, the Air Force, or the Department of 

Defense. 

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Security Review 

The Gulf War Air Power Survey reports were 

submitted to the Department of Defense for policy 

and security review. In accordance with this review, certain information has been removed from 

the original text. These areas have been annotated 

as [DELETED]. 

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Gulf War Air Power Survey 

Summary Report 

Volume I: 

Volume 11: 

Volume 111: 

Volume IV 

Part I: 

Part 11: 

Part I: 

Part 11: 

Part I: 

Part 11: 

Part I: 

Part 11: 

Volume V 

Part I: 

Part 11: 

Planning Report 

Command and Control Report 

Operations Report 

Effectiveness Report 

Logistics Report 

Support Report 

Weapons, Tactics, 

and Training Report 

Space Operations Report 

A Statistical Compendium 

Chronology 

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Contents 

Foreword ......................................... v 

Acknowledgments .................................. vii 

... Security Review ................................... VIII 

List of GWAPS Reports ............................... ix 

Part I: A Statistical Compendium 

Part 11: Chronology 

Glossary 

(Note: Each of the two reports retained pagination independent of the 

other. Accordingly, the table of contents for each report accompanies 

each report independently of this table of contents). 

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Part I 

A Statistical Compendium 

Task Force Chiefs 

Col. David Tretler 

Lt. Col. Daniel T. Kuehl 

Principal Authors 

Maj. Lewis D. Hill 

Ms. Doris Cook 

Dr. Aron Pinker 

Contributors 

Mr. Peter Clive 

Ms. Marguerite Gibson 

Mr. Mike Hansen 

Capt. David Leeper 

TSgt. Tamara Scheffler 

Mr. Jim Vernon 

Contents 

Report Acknowledgments ............................. xix 

Introduction ...................................... xxi 

1 . A Note on Sources ............................... 1 

The Paper Archives .................................. 2 

Electronic Databases ................................. 5 

Electronic Databases Acquired by GWAPS ................... 6 

Electronic Databases Created by GWAPS ................... 10 

2 . Force Postures ................................. 13 

U.S. Posture Before the Gulf War ....................... 13 

Coalition and Allied Forces ........................... 14 

Table 1 U.S. Force Posture Before the Gulf War .......... 15 

Table 2 Inventory of Selected U.S. Air Force Aircraft 

inFY90 ............................. 16 

Iraqi Order of Battle ................................ 17 

Table 3 Iraqi Air Order of Battle ..................... 18 

U.S. Air Order of Battle .............................. 20 

Table 4 Organization of U.S. Air Force Units 

in the Gulf War ......................... 22 

U.S. Air Order of Battle by Aircraft and Service ............. 26 

Table 5 U.S. Air Order of Battle by Aircraft and Service .... 27 

Table 6 U.S. Air Order of Battle by Location ............ 29 

U.S. Naval Units in the Gulf War ....................... 33 

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Table 7 U.S. Naval Units in the Gulf War ............... 35 

Table 8 Carrier Activity in the Gulf War ................ 38 

Major Ground Weapons .............................. 39 

Table 9 Major U.S. and UK Ground Weapons in the Theater . . 40 

Allied Order of Battle ............................... 42 

Table 10 Allied Air Order of Battle ................. 44 

Table 11 Allied Ground Order of Battle .............. 44 

Table 12 Other Allied Contingents .................. 45 

3 . Deployment ................................... 47 

U.S. Commander-in-Chief Central Command (U.S.CINCCENT) 

Operations Plan (OPlan) 1002-90 and Force Requirement . 48 

Table 13 US . Aircraft Planned ..................... 49 

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Personnel Strength 

at Weekly Intervals ...................... 50 

Table 14 Theater CENTCOM Personnel Strength 

at Weekly Intervals ...................... 51 

US . Air Force. Central (CENTAF) Strike Aircraft 

Strength by Week ....................... 52 

Table 15 CENTAF Strike Aircraft Strength by Week ....... 53 

U.S. Air Force. Central (CENTAF) Combat Support Aircraft Strength 

by Week .............................. 54 

Table 16 CENTAF Combat Support Aircraft Strength 

at Weekly Intervals ...................... 55 

U.S. Air Force Unit Deployment ........................ 57 

Table 17 USAF Unit Deployment .................... 58 

Table 19 Allied Force Deployment .................. 70 

Table 18 U.S. Army Deployment by Unit and Location ... 66 

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Strategic Lift Summary by Transportation 

Mode and Cargo Type .................... 75 

Table 20 Gulf War Strategic Lift Summary by Transportation 

Mode and Cargo Type (as of 10 March 1991) ... 76 

Intertheater Airlift .................................. 77 

Table 21 U.S. Cumulative Strategic Airlift Missions 

at Weekly Intervals ...................... 78 

Strategic Airlift Summary by Aircraft Type ................ 79 

Table 22 Strategic Airlift Summary by Aircraft Type 

(as of 10 March 1991) .................... 80 

U.S. Airlift Shipment ................................ 81 

Table 23 U.S. Airlift Shipment ..................... 82 

Gulf War Airlift by Civilian Air Carriers 

(as of 31 March 1991) .................... 83 

Table 24 Gulf War Airlift by Civilian Air Carriers 

(as of 31 March 1991) .................... 84 

Donated Airlift in the Gulf War (as of 31 March 1991) ........ 85 

Table 25 Donated Airlift in the Gulf War 

(as of 31 March 1991) .................... 86 

Sealift Cargo Movement .............................. 87 

Table 26 Sealift Cargo Movement .................. 88 

Strategic Sealift of Unit Equipment by Shipping Source 

(as of 10 March 1991) .................... 89 

Table 27 Strategic Sealift of Unit Equipment 

by Shipping Source (as of 10 March 1991) ..... 90 

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Donated Sealift in the Gulf War (as of 31 March 1991) ........ 91 

Table 28 Donated Sealift in the Gulf War 

(as of 31 March 1991) .................... 92 

Aeromedical Evacuation in the Gulf War .................. 93 

Table 29 Aeromedical Evacuation in the Gulf War 

(Patients Transported as of 10 March 1991) ..... 94 

Ceiling on Reserve Call-up ........................... 95 

Table 30 Authorized Ceiling on Reserve Call-up Reserves .... 96 

Reserves ......................................... 97 

Table 31 U.S. Air Force Reserve Units in the Gulf War ...... 98 

Table 32 Air National Guard Units in the Gulf War ......... 110 

Table 33 Air National Guard Participation in Desert Storm .... 115 

Table 34 Air National Guard Personnel Mobilized . by State ... 116 

Table 35 Naval Reserve Call-up Summary .............. 118 

Table 36 Selected Naval Reservists Activated for Desert Shield 

and Desert Storm .......................... 119 

Table 37 U.S. Army Reserve Activation ................ 120 

Table 38 U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Activation .......... 120 

Gulf War Transportation Component Reserve Augmentation 

(as of 10 March 1991) ................... 121 

Table 39 Gulf War Transportation Component Reserve 

Augmentation (as of 10 March 1991) ........ 122 

Desert ShieldDesert Storm U.S. Air Force Demographics ..... 123 

Table 40 Desert ShieldDesert Storm 

US . Air Force Demographics .............. 124 

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4 . Command. Control. Communication. Intelligence. 

and Spacesupport ....................... 125 

Space Order of Battle ............................... 126 

Table 41 Space Order of Battle ................... 128 

Meteorological Satellite Support During the Gulf War ........ 129 

Table 42 Meteorological Satellite Support 

During the Gulf War .................... 130 

Navigational Satellite Support for the Gulf War ............. 131 

Table 43 Navigational Satellite Support for the Gulf War ... 132 

CENTAF Gulf War Radiomelephone Communications Profile .... 133 

Table 44 CENTAF Radiomelephone Communications Profile . 134 

Air Traffic Control ................................. 135 

Table 45 Air Traffic Control ....................... 135 

5 . Desert Shield Flight Operations .................... 137 

U.S. Flying Operations .............................. 137 

Sorties Flown in Desert Shield by Component Command ...... 138 

Table 46 Sorties Flown in Desert Shield 

by Component Command ................. 140 

Combat Air Patrol (CAP) in Desert Shield ................. 141 

2 Table 47 Combat Air Patrol (CAP) in Desert Shield ..... 142 

Reconnaissance Sorties in Desert Shield .................. 143 

Table 48 Strategic Reconnaissance Sorties 

(U.2. TR.1. RC-135) .................... 144 

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Table 49 Tactical Reconnaissance Sorties ............ 145 

Support Sorties ................................... 146 

Table 50 Support Sorties ........................ 147 

Electronic Combat ................................. 148 

Table 5 1 Electronic Combat ...................... 150 

Airborne Command and Control ....................... 151 

Table 52 Command and Control Sorties 

(AWACS. ABCCC) .................. 152 

Daily Flying Hours and Average Mission Length by Base and 

Type of Aircraft ....................... 153 

Table 53 Daily Flying Hours and Average Mission Length 

by Base and 5pe of Aircraft .............. 155 

Air Force Training Exercises in Desert Shield .............. 161 

Air-to-Air Training Exercises .......................... 161 

Table 54 Air-to-Air Training Sorties ................ 163 

Air-to-Ground Training Exercises ...................... 164 

Table 55 Air-to-Ground Training Sorties ............. 166 

CENTAF Training Exercises in Desert Shield ............... 167 

Table 56 CENTAF Training Exercise in Desert Shield ..... 173 

Special Operations Training .......................... 188 

Table 57 Special Operations Training Missions 

in Desert Shield ....................... 189 

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Allied Air Operations ............................... 

Table 58 Allied Sorties by Mission ................... 

Iraqi Air Activity During Desert Shield ................. 

Table 59 Desert Shield: Iraqi Air Activity .......... 

6 . Planning the Air Campaign ....................... 

Iraqi and Kuwait Infrastructure by AIFCategory Qpe ........ 

Table 60 Iraqi-Kuwait Infrastructure ................ 

Target Installation by AIF Category ..................... 

Table 61 Target Installations by AIF Category ......... 

Tactical Target Material Production .................... 

Table 62 Tactical Target Material Production ......... 

Target Type by AIF Category .......................... 

Table 63 AT0 Targets by AIF Category ............... 

7 . Desert Storm U . S . and Allied Sorties ............... 

Total Sorties by U.S. ServicdAllied Country 

by Mission Type ................ 

Table 64 Total Sorties by U.S. Service/Allied Country 

by Mission Type ...................... 

U.S. Service/Allied Countries: Total Sorties 

by Day by Mission 'Qpc: ................ 

Table 65 Service/Allied Countries : Total Sorties 

by Day by Mission 5pe ................ 

205 

206 

208 

209 

215 

217 

218 

220 

222 

223 

224 

225 

226 

227 

231 

232 

234 

235 

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Daily Breakout of Sorties by U.S. Service/Allied Country 

by Mission Type .......... : ............ 242 

Table 66 

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Table 69 

Table 70 

Table 71 

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Table 73 

Table 74 

Table 75 

Table 76 

Table 77 

Table 78 

Table 79 

Table 80 

USAF: Sorties by Mission Type by Day ...... USA: Sorties by Mission Type by Day ....... USN: Sorties by Mission Qpe by Day ....... USMC: Sorties by Mission Type by Day ...... USSOCCENT: Sorties by Mission Type by Day . . U.S. Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF): 

Sorties by Mission Qpe by Day ............ Saudi Arabia: Sorties by Mission ripe 

Bahrain: 

Canada: Sorties by Mission Type by Day ..... France: Sorties by Mission Type by Day ...... Italy: Sorties by Mission Type by Day ....... Kuwait: Sorties by Mission Type by Day ..... Qatar: Sorties by Mission Type by Day ...... UAE: Sorties by Mission Type by Day ....... UK: Sorties by Mission Type by Day ........ 

by Day ........................ Sorties by Mission Type by Day ..... 

Total Sorties by U.S. Service/Allied Country by Aircraft Type . . 

Table 81 Total Sorties by U.S. ServicdAllied Country 

by Aircraft Type ....................... 

Daily Breakout of Sorties by U.S. Service/Allied Country 

and Aircraft Type by Mission Type .......... 

Table 82 

Table 83 

Table 84 

Table 85 

Table 86 

Table 87 

Table 88 

Table 89 

Table 90 

Table 91 

A-4: 

A-6: USN and USMC Sorties by Mission Type . . 

A-7: USN Sorties by Mission Type .......... A-10: USAF Sorties by Mission Type ........ AV-8: 

CF-18: Canada Sorties by Mission Type ...... F/A-18: USN and USMC Sorties 

F-I: Kuwait and Qatar Sorties 

by Mission Type ................. F1-CR: France . Sorties by Mission Type ..... 

Kuwait Sorties by Mission Type ........ 

USMC Sorties by Mission Type ........ Buccaneer: UK Sorties by Mission Type ...... 

by Mission Type ................. 

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250 

252 

260 

269 

278 

279 

289 

292 

295 

300 

302 

303 

304 

307 

315 

316 

318 

319 

320 

322 

323 

324 

325 

326 

327 

329 

330 

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Table 92 

Table 93 

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Table 110 

Table 111 

Table 112 

Table 113 

Table 11 4 

Table 115 

Table 116 

Table 1 17 

Table 118 

Table 11 9 

Table 120 

F-I11E: USAF Sorties by Mission Type ....... 331 

F-1 11F: USAF Sorties by Mission Type ....... 332 

F-117: USAF Sorties by Mission Type ........ 333 

F-14: USN Sorties by Mission Type ......... 334 

F-15C: USAF and Saudi Arabia Sorties 

F-15E: USAF Sorties by Mission Type ........ 336 

F-16: USAF and Bahrain Sorties 

by Mission Type ................. 337 

by Mission Type ....................... 335 

F-4G: USAF Sorties by Mission Type ........ 339 

F-5: Saudi Arabia and Bahrain Sorties 

by Mission Type ....................... 340 

Jaguar: UK and France Sorties 

by Mission Type ................. 341 

M2000: France and UAE Sorties 

by Mission Type ................. 342 

Tornado/ADv: Saudi Arabia Sorties 

Tornado/lDs: Saudi Arabia Sorties 

Tornado: Italy Sorties by Mission Qpe ....... 344 

Tornado/F-3: UK Sorties by Mission Type .... 344 

Tornado GR-1: UK Sorties by Mission Type ... 345 

B-52: USAF Sorties by Mission Type ........ 346 

KC-130: uSMC and Saudi Arabia Sorties 

by Mission Type ....................... 347 

KC-135: USAF and France . Sorties 

by Mission Type ....................... 348 

KC-10: USAF Sorties by Mission Type ....... 349 

Victor: UK Sorties by Mission Type ......... 349 

S-3B: Sorties by Mission Type ............ 350 

C-12: USAF. USA. and USMC Sorties 

by Mission Type ....................... 351 

C-f 30: USAF. USSOCCENT. Canada. Saudi Arabia. 

UK. France. UAE Sortie by Mission Type ...... 352 

C-160: France: Sorties by Mission ......... 354 

C-121: USAF Sorties by Mission Type ........ 354 

BAE-125: Saudi Arabia Sorties 

by Mission Type ................. 355 

G-222: Italy Sorties by Mission Type ........ 355 

€3-707: Canada Sorties by Mission Type ...... 356 

by Mission Type ....................... 343 

by Mission Type ....................... 343 

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Table 121 U.S. Civil Air Reserve Fleet Sorties 

by Mission Type ....................... 357 

Table 122 C-141: USAF Sorties by Mission Type .......... 357 

Table 123 C-5: USAF Sorties by Mission Type ............ 358 

Table 124 C-9: USAF Sorties by Mission Type ............ 358 

Table 125 Tristar: UK Sorties by Mission Type ........... 359 

Table 126 VC-10: UK Sorties by Mission Type .......... 359 

Table 127 EC-135: USAF Sorties by Mission Type ......... 360 

Table 128 Nimrod: UK Sorties by Mission Type .......... 360 

Table 129 OA-10: USAF Sorties by Mission Type ......... 361 

Table 130 OV-10: USMC Sorties by Mission Type ......... 362 

Table 131 OV-1D: USA Sorties by Mission Type ......... 363 

Table 132 P-3: uSN Sorties by Mission Type ............ 363 

Table 133 RC-135: USAF Sorties by Mission Type ......... 364 

Table 134 RF-4: USAF Sorties by Mission Type ........... 365 

Table 135 RF-5: Saudi Arabia by Mission Type .......... 366 

Table 136 RU-21: USA Sorties by Mission Type .......... 367 

Table 137 RV-1 D: USA Sorties by Mission Type .......... 367 

Table 138 TR-1: USAF Sorties by Mission Type .......... 368 

Table 139 U-2: USAF Sorties by Mission Type ........... 368 

Table 140 E-2C: uSN Sorties by Mission Type ........... 369 

Table 141 E-3: USAF and Saudi Arabia Sorties 

by Mission Type ....................... 370 

Table 142 E-8: uSAF Sorties by Mission Type ............ 371 

Table 143 EA-6B: USN and USMC Sorties by Mission Type . . 372 

Table 144 EC-130: USAF and USSOCCENT Sorties 

by Mission Type ....................... 374 

Table 145 EF- 1 1 1 : USAF Sorties by Mission Type ......... 375 

Table 146 RC-12: USA Sorties by Mission Type .......... 375 

Table 147 AC-130: USSOCCENT Sorties by Mission Type .... 376 

Table 148 HC-130: USSOCCENT Sorties by Mission Type .... 377 

Table 149 MC-130: USSOCCENT Sorties by Mission Type .... 378 

Table 150 HH-3/3E: USSOCCENT Sorties by Mission Type ... 379 

Table 151 MH-3: USSOCCENT Sorties by Mission Type ..... 380 

Table 152 CH-47: USSOCCENT Sorties by Mission Type ..... 380 

Table 153 MH-53: USSOCCOM Sorties by Mission 5pe ..... 381 

Table 154 HH-60: USSOCCENT Sorties by Mission Type ..... 382 

Table 155 UH-60: USDOCCENT Sorties by Mission Type ..... 382 

Table 156 MH-60: USSOCCENT Sorties by Mission Type ..... 383 

Table 157 C-29: USAF Sorties by Mission vpe ........... 384 

Table 158 CC-144: Canada Sorties by Mission Type ....... 384 

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Table 159 C-212: UAE Sorties by Mission Type ........ Table 160 BN2T UK Sorties by Mission Type ......... Table 161 BNIS: UK Sorties by Mission Type ......... 

Table 163 TLAM: USN Sorties by Mission Type ........ 

Table 162 H-212: Saudi Arabia and Bahrain Sorties 

by Mission Qpe ................. 

Coalition Sortie Cancellations and Air Aborts 

During Desert Storm .............. 

Table 164 uSAF: Sortie Cancellations and Air Aborts 

Table 165 uSMC: Sortie Cancellations and Air Aborts 

Table 166 USSOCCENT: Sortie Cancellations and 

Table 167 France: Sortie Cancellations and Air Aborts 

Table 168 Saudi Arabia: Sortie Cancellations and 

Table 169 Bahrain: Sortie Cancellations and 

Table 170 Canada: Sortie Cancellations and Air Aborts 

by Day ........................ 

by Day ........................ 

Air Aborts by Day ................ 

by Day ........................ 

Air Aborts by Day ................ 

Air Aborts by Day ................ 

by Day ........................ 

Table 171 Italy: Sortie Cancellations and Air Aborts 

by Day ........................ Table 172 Kuwait: Sortie Cancellations and Air Aborts 

by Day ........................ Table 173 Qatar: Sortie Cancellations and Air Aborts 

by Day ........................ Table 174 UAE: Sortie Cancellations and Air Aborts by Day 

Table 175 UK: Sortie Cancellations and Air Aborts by Day 

8 . Desert Storm U . S . and Allied Strikes ............... 

Desert Storm Strike Counts ........................... 

Figure I Strike Count Example ......................... 

Table 176 AT0 Reference Dates ................... 

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Sources for the Strike Counts .......................... 411 

Strikes Counts by AIF Category ........................ 414 

Table 177 Strikes by AIF Categories ................... 418 

Table 178 Daily Strikes by AIF Categories ............... 419 

Strike Counts by Kill Box ........................... 462 

Figure 2 Kuwait Theater of Operations’ Kill Boxes .......... 462 

Table 179 KTO Ground Order of Battle (as of 21 Feb 91) 463 

Table 180 Strikes by Day by Kill Box ................. 466 

Table 181 Kill Box Strikes ....................... 468 

Table 182 Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes ................. 469 

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Strikes by Precision-Guided Munitions ................... 513 

Table 183 Precision-Guided Munitions (EM) Strikes 

Table 184 Precision-Guided Munitions (PGM) Strikes 

by AIF Categories ...................... 514 

by Kill Box .......................... 515 

Strike Counts by Master Target List Categories ............. 516 

Table 185 Strikes by Master Target List Categories ........ 517 

Table 186 Daily Strikes by Master Target List Categories .... 518 

Strikes Counts by Hour of the Day ..................... 540 

Figure 3 Strikes by Hour of the Day .................... 540 

Table 187 Strikes by Hour of Day .................... 541 

9 . Counter-Scud Operations ........................ 543 

Figure 4 Number of Scud Launches per Day ............ 544 

Scud Launches ................................... 545 

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10 . Logistics and Maintenance: 

Support for Combat Operations ................ 547 

Munitions in Desert Shield and Desert Storm .............. 548 

Table 188 Desert ShieldStorm: USAF Weapons Cost and 

Table 189 Desert ShieldStorm: uSN Weapons Cost and 

Table 190 Desert ShieldStorm: USMC Weapons Cost and 

Table 191 Desert ShieldStorm: Total USAF. USN. and USMC 

Weapons Cost and Utilization (FY 90/91$) ..... 

Utilization (FY 90$) .................... 550 

Utilization (FY 91$) .................... 551 

Utilization (FY 91$) .................... 552 

553 

U.S. Air Force Mission Capable Rates ................... 555 

Table 192 Daily Aircraft Summaries ................. 556 

U.S. Air Force Ammunition Supplies .................... 598 

Table 193 U.S. Air Force Ammunition Supplies ........ 599 

Table 194 AFCENT Daily Munitions Expenditures ........ 601 

Petroleum. Oil. and Lubricant (POL) Consumption 

at Weekly Intervals ....................... 607 

Table 195 Petroleum. Oil. and Lubricant (POL) Consumption 

at Weekly Intervals ..................... 608 

11 . Proven Force ................................ 609 

Proven Force Data Sources ........................... 610 

Table I96 Proven Force Data Sources ................. 611 

Proven Force Aircraft ............................... 612 

Table 197 Proven Force Aircraft ................... 613 

Table 198 Proven Force Sorties by Aircraft Type ........ 614 

Table 199 Proven Force Sorties 

Table 200 Proven Force Strikes by AlF Categories ....... 620 

by Mission Type by Day ............ 615 

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Table 201 Proven Force Strikes 

by AIF Categories by Day ........... 621 

12 . Aircraft and Personnel Losses .................... 637 

Aircraft Attrition in Desert Shield ...................... 638 

Table 202 U.S. Aircraft Attrition During Desert Shield .... 639 

Desert Storm Coalition Aircraft Attrition ................. 640 

Table 203 Desert Storm Total Coalition Combat Losses 

by Cause ............................ 641 

Table 204 Desert Storm Coalition Aircraft Attrition ...... 642 

Desert Storm Coalition Aircraft Combat Attrition Rates ....... 650 

Table 205 Desert Storm Coalition Aircraft 

Combat Attrition Rates .................. 651 

Coalition Air-to-Air Kill Matrix ....................... 652 

Table 206 Coalition Air-to-Air Kill Matrix ............ 653 

U.S. Personnel Losses in Desert Storm ................... 655 

Table 207 Desert Storm Summary of U.S. Personnel Losses 

by Day (as of 1 March 91) ................ 657 

Table 208 Desert Storm Post-Conflict Summary of U.S. 

Personnel Losses by Day (as of October 1992) . . 658 

U.S. Prisoners of War (POWS) During Desert Storm .......... 659 

Table 209 U.S. Prisoners of War (pows) 

During Desert Storm .................... 660 

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Report Acknowledgements 

Work on statistics began almost as soon as the project was initiated. Capt. Dave Leeper provided much of the early conceptual work; 

Col. Dave Tretler oversaw production of the first draft. After his assignment to the faculty at the National War College, Lt. Col. Dan Kuehl, a 

division chief in Plans, HQ USAF, wrote the chapter introductions and 

shepherded the work through its completion. The actual chapters were 

authored by Dr. Aron Pinker and Ms. Doris Cook, from ANSER Corp., 

and especially Maj. "Dough" Hill, who wrote the chapters on combat 

operations and created the databases on which the statistical report and 

so much of GWAPS overall effort has rested. Mr. Peter Clive, Mr. Mike 

Hansen, and Mr. Jim Vernon assisted in preparing several chapters. 

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Introduction 

This report draws upon the wealth of information collected about 

the Gulf War to present a compilation of statistical data that traces the 

course of the crisis, marks the progress of the war, and illustrates some 

of their most salient features. It is neither all inclusive nor infallible. 

When one considers that historians are still analyzing the events of World 

War 11, and even World War I, the scant twenty-four months since the 

end of the Gulf War is far too brief an interval to aim for either of those 

goals. 

This report offers only those statistics that the Gulf War Air 

Power Survey considers to be most important in describing and analyzing air power in the Gulf War. It is not intended to portray other facets 

of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm except as they concern 

aerial operations. While constrained by time and availability of data, the 

authors selected data based on a few broad criteria. First, they included 

data from the various operational reporting mechanisms in the commands, 

such as situation reports (SITREPS) or individual mission reports (MISREPS) 

because they contained information directly concerned with the conduct 

of air operations as those commands perceived it at the time. Second, 

this report contains data that depict the tempo of mobilization, buildup, 

and operations to illustrate the depth and breadth of the underlying support effort as well as the scope of the Desert Storm air campaign. Finally, this report presents data that concentrate on the operational employment of air power and focus on information needed by those who plan 

future operations or shape future air force structure. As a result, space 

considerations mandated that much useful information could not be 

included in this report, and readers should consult the other reports for 

more detailed information. 

The authors had to choose at times between competing sources 

of information. In this war, as in most, even original records produced 

by participants at the time of the action were often erroneous. This 

should not be surprising, given the conditions of uncertainty and time 

pressure under which most wartime records are produced. Nonetheless, 

GWAPS is confident that no more comprehensive or reliable set of statistics on the air war has yet been produced. 

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The organization of the statistics is roughly chronological, moving 

from prewar force posture and deployment of Desert Shield through 

planning the air campaign, combat, and human cost of the war. It is 

organized into twelve chapters. The first presents a detailed discussion 

of the paper archives and the electronic databases that GWAPS constructed and that served as the foundation for much of the analyses. The next 

several chapters depict the overall correlation of forces and the U.S. 

deployment and buildup during Desert Shield. One chapter presents data 

relating to planning the air campaign, while the remaining half-a-dozen 

present data on the conduct of Desert Storm. Each chapter is introduced 

by a narrative, and each separate set of data within that chapter is preceded by a brief description of the data, the sources used to derive it, and 

key aspects or incongruities of the data. There has been no attempt in 

this compilation to interpret or analyze the data for the individual researcher or reader, beyond calling their attention to especially noteworthy 

statistics. For analysis of the information provided herein the reader must 

consult the other reports that comprise the Gulf War Air Power Survey. 

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A Note on Sources 

The Gulf War Air Power Survey had access to an unprecedented 

volume of information on Gulf War air operations. This extensive 

documentation proved to be a blessing and a curse. While students and 

analysts of the Gulf War can tap an especially broad spectrum of 

information collected at a far greater level of detail than any previous 

war, they can do so only by wading through and synthesizing enormous 

amounts of data, both paper and electronic. Moreover, this profusion of 

data naturally requires a greater effort to reconcile errors, inconsistencies, 

and ambiguities in the data. Despite the overall abundance of data there 

are still significant holes in the records, some of them in critical areas, 

such as the detailed results of battlefield or tactical-level air operations 

against Iraqi ground forces in the Kuwait Theater of Operations (KTO). 

Certainly the ongoing research and data collection process will fill in 

many of these gaps, but some may never be closed entirely. 

The quality of information in any archive or database depends on the 

quality of the original source. Each day of the crisis and conflict saw 

countless events occur; those that were considered important by participants were summarized into reports. The Gulf War Air Power Survey 

depended on these reports for a large portion of the statistical data contained in this survey, either in their pure form or synthesized into new 

reports prepared by GWAPS, such as our strike and sortie counts. It is 

important to remember, however, that while these reports contain information that the participants and on-scene decisionmakers considered 

important, the data itself may or may not be totally validated by postwar 

analysis. 

The information GWAPS collected was accessible in one of two radically different media, paper and electronic. What follows is a necessarily 

brief description of our paper archives and electronic databases. In some 

cases, the distinction between what we have termed paper and electronic 

data is admittedly arbitrary, and has been based primarily on how we 

used the data. For example, the CENTAF sortie counts maintained by 

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Major Roy Lee (described later in this introduction) were originally 

written longhand, and GWAPS has this collection of paper records. Since 

our primary use of them, however, has been in the creation of our electronic database, we have categorized Major Lee’s work as part of the 

electronic database. Many of our records, in fact, such as interview 

transcripts or the record of Instant Thunder plan development, are obviously paper records, but others bridge the gap into electronic media. 

Microfilmed copies of situation reports (SITREPS) originally existed on 

paper, of course, but we used the data to help create some of our electronic databases. Data that exists only on paper or microfilm is essentially autonomous; once placed into an electronic format, however, access 

can be greatly simplified. If the data is quantitative it can be combined 

with relative ease with other quantitative data to perform comparative 

analysis or to generate statistics; if it is narrative, it can be electronically 

searched to find the similarities and commonalities with many other 

collections of narrative data. There are drawbacks to converting paper 

records into electronic data, however. Frequently the original format of 

the data is significantly altered, which can make it “unreadable,” and the 

non-quantitative aspects of the data that explain it or clarify uncertainties 

can be lost entirely. If our main use of the data was to put it into an 

electronic format that we could then use for analytical purposes, we 

consider it to be part of our electronic database. 

The Paper Archives 

The Air Force began collecting, via the Air Force history program, 

historical data on the war from the earliest moments of the August 1990 

crisis. Historians in every Air Force unit, especially from the wing level 

and above, chronicled that unit’s activities and insured that vital documents were kept for later research and reference. Within the first week 

of the Air Staff’s Checkmate planning effort, the Center for Air Force 

History had detailed an experienced historian to Checkmate. The document collection so compiled over the course of his several months there, 

which we have labeled as the “Checkmate Historian’s Files” and the 

“Checkmate Office Files,” comprises one of our largest and most important sources of data. These files include briefings and messages; bomb 

damage assessment material; attack plans; SITREPS and Air Tasking Orders (ATOS); intelligence data; and much, much more. An equally important set of paper archives are the “Black Hole Files,” which contain 

records generated by the Special Planning Group (the “Black Hole”) at 

CENTAF in Riyadh. These records provide a unique insight into the work 

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of the Air Campaign planners. A third major set of paper records are the 

files of the USAF Operations Center/Contingency Support Staff, which 

tracked the HQ USAF response to the crisis and activities in support of air 

operations in the Gulf. These records contain a sizeable set of SITREPs 

from different commands and organizations and provide a unique source 

of information on joint actions and operations. 

U.S. Air Force historians microfilmed virtually every piece of paper 

they could lay their hands on before paper records were destroyed or 

otherwise disposed. Miles of microfilm, however, are not conducive to 

easy research, and it is even more difficult to combine microfilm data 

with an electronic database. Despite this, large portions of our information such as various SITREPS came from the microfilm archive. GWAPS 

has copies of approximately 100 rolls of microfilm that the AF Historical 

Research Agency (AFHRA) shot at CENTAF in Riyadh, plus approximately 

600 other rolls shot at Air Combat Command (ACC) or at the Historical 

Research Agency. Much of this has been entered into the AFHRA’S 

Inferential Retrieval Indexing System (IRIS), so that researchers may 

conduct electronic keyword searches for a specific reel of microfilm, or 

even for frames that contain the data they need to examine. 

GWAPS has collected a large and wide-ranging collection of paper 

records on the Gulf War in general and the air campaign in particular. 

The range of subjects covered by these paper records includes virtually 

every aspect of the Gulf War, from planning data and briefings to target 

folders and pre- and post-strike photos. They include interviews and oral 

history materials, SITREPs from several different Services and levels of 

command, and unit historical records. These records have been organized 

in what GWAPS has termed the “New Acquisitions File” (NAF), updated 

almost on a weekly basis to incorporate new accessions into the paper 

archive. As of this writing the acquisitions file comprises more than 500 

entries, many of which are themselves multi-document collections of 

papers, reports, etc, such as the sixteen United Nations reports that span 

the period from July 1991 to September 1992, or the thirteen volumes of 

the Center for Naval Analysis’s (CNA’S) “Desert Storm Reconstruction 

Report.” or interviews between GWAPS staff and key participants in the 

war. The focus of these materials ranges from the detailed, such as a 

prewar study on targeting Iraqi possible Scud storage sites, to the broad 

look provided by the Army’s Center for Military History report on Army 

operations during the war. The unit materials, in particular, provided 

several sets of unique data that were not available anywhere else but were 
crucial to the compilation of GWAPS “Composite” and “Missions” Databases (described later). A few of these are summarized below: 

The 388th Tactical Fighter Wing (TFW)/69th Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS) (F-16s) target list contains a partial list of aimpoints extracted 

from mission reports. It was useful for crosschecking their mission 

reports, enabled us to fill in missing data, and provided a good source of 

data on operations from one of the twelve F-16 squadrons in the Gulf. 

The 4th TFW (F-15E) target list contains a list of aimpoint data used 

for clarifying the unit mission reports and other sources. Since this was 

the only F-15E unit in the theater, it is a key data source for their operations. Although not as detailed as most of their mission reports, it provided a valuable crosscheck where reports were incomplete, confusing, 

or actually missing. 

The Headquarters Strategic Air Command (HQ SAC) Battle Damage 

Assessment (BDA) database provides a compilation of imagery interpretation reports on B-52 missions. Although the database lacks some missions and is therefore incomplete, it can track B-52 missions by the 

target, the weapons employed, or date of the mission, and provides some 

data on mission effectiveness. 

Other paper records that comprise key elements of GWAPS’ paper 

archive include the records on Joint Task Force Proven Force; operations 

of the new E-8 Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar Systems (JSTARS); 

the Master Attack Plans (MAPS) developed in the Black Hole: and the Air 

Tasking Order (ATO) change log maintained by the Tactical Air Control 

Center (TACC). 

Data on the operations of Joint Task Force Proven Force came from 

several sources that were not always in total agreement. Table 196 illustrates and summarizes these conflicting sources. We collected all the 

sortie counts on Proven Force operations and tried to match similar 

categories. We were unable, however, to obtain an exact match because 

different offices and organizations counted and categorized sorties in 

different ways. Three sources counted sorties, while two counted air-toground strikes. Some F-16s that flew primarily as SEAD sorties equipped 

with HARMS also dropped bombs or flew fighter escort, further complicating the sortie counts. Even the time when operations took place differed 

from source to source, some using the AT0 cycle date, others Zulu (Gre4 
enwich Meridian) Time, or local time. HQ EUCOM provided information 

from their bomb damage assessment (BDA) program, the 7440th Composite Wing prepared “Bomb Damage Assessments, 18 January-27 February 

1991” for the wing history, and Proven Force-prepared SITREPS and daily 

briefings for Headquarters U.S. Air Force Europe (HQ USA=). This data 

had to be compared and evaluated to compile the statistics included in 

this report. More details on this can be found in Chapter 11 on Proven 

Force Operations. All Proven Force sortie and strike counts are also 

included in the data in Chapters 7 and 8. 

Joint Surveillance, Targeting, and Reconnaissance System (JSTARS): 

data was obtained from the hard copy logs maintained for each mission. 

The JSTARS System Management Office at Headquarters Tactical Air 

Command (HQ TAC) used contractor assistance to enter the data into the 

correct format. This data requires further evaluation and analysis to fully 

correlate the targets located and tasked by JSTARS and what percentage of 

those targets were actually acquired by aircraft and attacked as a result of 

JSTARS operations. 

The Master Attack Plans (MAP) provide strike planning data used to 

develop the ATOS. These are the key source documents that establish 

what the air campaign planners wanted to hit each day. Although these 

were originally prepared as paper documents and are in fact included in 

several of the paper collections described earlier, we have used some of 

their data in constructing the electronic database as well. There were 

normally several sequential versions of the MAP for any day. These were 

generally annotated with changes that provide a unique glimpse of the air 

campaign from the perspective of the Black Hole. 

The TACC AT0 Change Log provided a list of changes the TACC 

desired to make to unit taskings. This data enabled us to expand our 

database from just planning and tasking data to include additional information on execution, what actually happened on the mission. 

Electronic Databases 

One might expect that in this “electronic war,” much if not most of 

the information would have been reported, collected, stored, and thus 

easily available in electronic format via computers. This was not the 

case. Unfortunately, a bewildering array of electronic recording media 

were used, from digital floppy discs to analog video tape; and under the 

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pressure of combat, participants often recorded data without consideration 

for the next work shift, let alone a postwar researcher. The plethora of 

both common and proprietary hardware running through many of the 

information systems would require millions of dollars to duplicate. 

Although we were able to convert approximately three gigabits (this is 

roughly equal to 1.2 million pages of text, roughly comparable to 120 

sets of the Encyclopedia Britannica) of diverse data to a small number of 

compatible types, we often lost the physical format of the data that allowed the originators to easily read the information. The data conversions often resulted in long strings of electronic text that did not properly 

align to anything, thus losing both context and meaning. It required 

extensive manual conversion and verification of this data in order to 

make it usable, but GWAPS succeeded in creating the largest single collection of electronic data on aerial operations of the Gulf War. The Survey 

constructed several electronic databases so that researchers and analysts 

can easily extract the data to meet their needs. For example, we structured the databases so that a researcher could query them to display the 

use of precision guided munitions (PGMs) during the war, broken out by 

type of aircraft, type of PGM, by hour of the day, and into what kill box 

in the theater the strike was conducted. Electronic files were generally 

easiest to integrate into the database. These came from a variety of 

sources, the most significant of which were the Computer Assisted Force 

Management System and the archived messages retained by the CENTAF 

Intelligence van (see below). What follows is a brief description of some 

of the major sources in the electronic database. Although some of these 

may exist on paper, if our primary use of them was in the creation of our 

electronic databases we have thus categorized them as electronic. 

Electronic Databases Acquired by GWAPS 

The Automated Intelligence Installation File (AIF) is the only standard joint reference system that lists installations and assets in a particular 

country. The AIF with its Basic Encyclopedia (BE) numbering system for 

fixed installations, provides a tremendous amount of data necessary for 

targeting and other analyses. It is the single most authoritative source for 

U.S. targeting efforts. AIF information is strictly defined so that users can 

have a consistent interpretation of capabilities, uses, and functions of a 

fixed installation. The file does not, however, prioritize installations or 

draw distinctions as to which installation should be targeted first in a 

conflict, nor is it a “targets” list, because it also includes data on installations that should NOT be targeted. Although it covers the entire world, 

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certain countries and elements in the database are not as well covered or 

fully analyzed as others. Not all the data elements for Kuwait and Iraq 

were complete at the outset of the crisis in August 1990, but it was and 

remains the best source of installation data. GWAPS was able to draw on 

both prewar and postwar AIF extracts for analysis. The AIF is best understood as a dynamic collection of data, constantly being updated and 

available to users via a worldwide computer net. It therefore exists in 

paper and electronic format, and the user may determine which version 

to use. CENTAF had access to only a paper version that was itself only 

a subset of the overall AIF. A related set of data also maintained at the 

Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) are the Order of Battle (OB) databases, which track and count equipment and personnel. Orders of battle, 

like the AIF, are updated monthly and published upon request. 

The Computer Assisted Force Management System (CAWS) data 

which was generated by the CENTAF Tactical Air Control Center (TACC) 

transmitted planning and targeting instructions to wing-level operations 

centers. It tracked ongoing flying operations and included both tasking 

and execution data. This information, together with Unit Remarks and 

Special Instructions (SPINS), constituted the complete AT0 used to control 

daily flying operations. This is the best source of information on the 

manner of tasking air operations, although a large number of tasked 

operations were either changed or never carried out, for various reasons. 

If one looks at only the specific targets tasked each day, for example, 

approximately half of all taskings were either changed or not flown as 

tasked. This could range from an F-117 sortie being switched from a 

leadership bunker to a nuclear, biological or chemical facility, or an F-16 

striking artillery positions in one killbox instead of another; all reflecting 

the dynamics of air operations in the Gulf War. Because of this gap between sorties planned and flown, the two sets of data must be used with 

care in determining results or tabulating executed operations; one of the 

larger efforts we have undertaken was to reconcile this data and corroborate it with other sources to form the Missions Database. 

CENTAF Sortie counts compiled by Maj. Roy Lee. The Unit Sorties 

Database initiated by Major Roy Lee, 507th Tactical Air Command & 

Control Squadron/DOO in March 1991 includes scheduled, added, and 

flown sorties for USAF, Army, Marine Corps, Special Operations, and the 

other Allied air forces (Britain, France, Canada, Italy, Saudi Arabia, 

Kuwait, Qatar, and United Arab Emirates) from 17 January through 28 

February 1991. Although the original lists did not include Navy data, we 

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have collected this data from other sources and inserted it into our Composite Sorties database. Major Lee was designated the Air Operations 

data collector for General Horner in the TACC. Each day, Major Lee 

would collect data with which to brief General Horner on the results of 

the previous day’s (from 03002 to 02592 the next day) ATO cycle. For 

example, the results briefed to General Horner on 28 January 91 covered 

the cycle from 03002 27 Jan 91 through 02592 28 Jan 91 and were 

counted as sorties flown on the 27th. The initial cut for AT0 data came 

from the CAFMS summaries routed through the various wing command 

posts; some had results already included. Major Lee would then contact 

the various Service and country representatives to get numbers of sorties 

flown, aircraft types, and resolve discrepancies. He also reviewed and 

refined the mission designations originally assigned in the ATO. This 

same information was used to build the Unit Sorties Database; during a 

subsequent iteration Major Lee corrected some of the data and updated 

information on sortie cancellations. 

The 48th TFW (F-IZIFs) developed an electronic database that provides operational data to include aircraft, target, and mission results. The 

primary weakness of this database is that target identification is frequently 

imprecise, often using merely a place name such as “Latifiya” instead of 

detailed information about what installation at the location was being 

targeted: Command, Control and Communications (C3) site, Nuclear, 

Biological, and Chemical (NBC) bunker, etc. We have researched this 

matter and provided correct target identification. The unit database only 

cited the term “tank plinking” for some missions, however, so we added 

the Tank Killer Reports (TANKREPS) prepared for tank plinking missions, 

to provide distinct target information for their anti-armor operations. This 

is a key source for data on the operations of the F-1 I IFs. 

The 37th TFW database is the best source for F-117 operations, providing solid, quantifiable data. The accuracy rate for these records is 

probably in excess of 98%. As with many other records, however, they 

used non-standardized descriptions of their aimpoints, necessitating more 

information for exact locations. There are several ways of identifying the 

desired mean point of impact (DMPI) for a bomb: narrative description 

(”destroy the tower on the east side of the I~T building”,) geographic 

coordinates (”290753N 0484232E” or “2907.86N 04842.5 1 E.” which 

describe the same point on the earth), or grid position on a Basic Target 

Graph (BTG) (Al, or uppermost left corner of the BTG). Possible sources 

of confusion include incomplete narratives or unclear identification from 

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the grid coordinates. This required crosschecking data with other sources 

to insure GWAPS had accurately entered the data into the larger, synthesized database. GWAPS refined this database with one acquired from the 

Defense Nuclear Agency’s (DNA) draft study that uses the GWAPS Missions Database and mission imagery from the war, such as the weapon 

sensor videos, to construct munitions effectiveness assessments. This 

DNA work assisted in the construction of the various databases developed 

by GWAPS. 

The Center for Naval Analysis (CNA) provided for most of the data 

on carrier-based operations. Each mission planning section maintained 

a set of logs which tracked the sorties flown by that carrier’s air wing. 

These included strike missions that were tasked on the daily AT0 as well 

as other sorties such as fleet defense, some refueling, combat air patrol, 

etc. GWAPS reformatted this data and input it into the Missions and the 

Composite Databases; it includes data on Tomahawk Land Attack Missile 

operations as well as the thousands of fixed-wing combat sorties flown 

from the six carriers in the Gulf. One of the key difficulties with this 

data is that it lacks mission numbers, so that individual missions cannot 

be tracked. The CNA data does not, by itself, provide a means of crosschecking ATO taskings against actual mission results. 

CENTAF Intelligence messages. Nearly all messages addressed to 

CENTAF/IN were archived on their Limited Enemy Situation/Correlation 

(LENSCE) Van message processor, which was designed to be a first-generation automated intelligence fusion center. It saved more than 30,000 

messages, including 8,200 Mission Reports (MISREPS) and thousands of 

Tank Killer Reports, Close Air Support Summaries (CASSUMS), and other 

messages related to air operations and intelligence. The hllSREPs were the 

single most important source of information on Gulf War air operations; 

the messages archived by the LENSCE van were the largest and most 

diverse source of electronic text on the air war. These messages were 

partially sorted by the Mitre Corporation under the Tactical Air Command’s Joint Automated Message Program (JAMPS) Program Office. 

Most of the information was then painstakingly extracted from the mission report text by copying data, leaving the original intact. This extensive and complicated process provided the best example of the need for 

standardizing formatting for mission reports. Also, the availability of 

these messages seems to have been a lucky coincidence. Although not 

fully used in its design as an intelligence fusion center, the LENSCE van 

was used as a message distribution center during the war and the data 

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was saved, even though it was never intended to be a means of archiving 

messages. Furthermore, all message centers after the war apparently 

reused their monthly backup tapes, thus overwriting whatever messages 

or data was previously on them. No provision existed for archiving 

message traffic; thus, this priceless data could have just as easily been 

irretrievably lost. 

High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM) data. The 35th Fighter 

Wing (F-4G “Wild Weasels”) maintained a database of their use of 

AGM-88 HARMS. Although it is not cross-referenced to Iraqi Electronic 

Order of Battle (EOB) Primary Identification Numbers (PINS) or BE numbers, it contains good data on HARM usage. Lt. Col. Richard D. Snook 

of the intelligence division at the AF Electronic Warfare Center 

(AFEWUIN) conducted a postwar study of HARM usage in northern Iraq by 

Proven Force aircraft. It did not, however, include information on the use 

of HARMS by other Services. The CNA provided data on Navy use of 

HARMS; Marine Corps MlSREPs served as the basic data source for Marine 

corps use Of HARMS. 

Air Combat Assessment Summaries (ACAS): CENTAF/IN produced this 

message every twelve hours, compiling bomb damage assessments from 

other sources. It took nearly verbatim the incoming BDA messages from 

virtually all reporting sources. 

Electronic Databases Created by GWAPS 

The “Composite” Sorties Database was generated by GWAPS to improve compostion on the number and type of sorties flown during the 

Gulf War, since problems were discovered with certain types of aircraft 

in comparing Major Lee’s data with other sources. Major Lee’s sortie 

count excluded carrier-based air and TLAM operations, for example, so we 

used sortie and mission data prepared by the Center for Naval Analysis. 

Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) sorties and intertheater airlift sortie counts 

were provided by the U.S. Transportation Command Situation Reports 

(SITREPS). Quantification of Proven Force sortie data by individual 

aircraft and mission type was accomplished by combining the Proven 

Force daily briefing slides prepared for HQ USAFE, the Proven Force 

SITREPs, and the strike history from the 7440th Composite Wing. These 

sources, perhaps not surprisingly, did not always agree, especially for the 

first week of the war. Aircraft sortie numbers for special operations were 

taken from the Special Operations SITREPS. The intent of our Composite 

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Sorties Database, synthesized from several sources, was to provide as 

complete and accurate tally as possible of sorties flown during the war. 

(As will be explained in greater detail in Chapters 7 and 8. there is a 

difference between a sortie. referring to the flight of an aircraft, and a 

strike, referring to ordnance delivered against a target.) Thousands of 

sorties were flown that delivered no ordnance but were crucial to the 

success of the air campaign, such as aerial refueling and reconnaissance, 

command and control, and electronic warfare sorties. The database 

provides detailed information on the types of sorties flown by mission 

area. 

The “Missions” Database was generated by GWAPS to improve the 

compilation of data on air power, defined in terms of ordnance delivered 

against targets. Since a strike is different from a sortie, and the intent of 

this database is to organize and depict as completely and accurately as 

possible the aerial missions that employed firepower during the war, it 

includes information on aircraft, munitions, aimpoints, C3, defenses 

encountered, and mission results. This database was first published in a 

raw, working form through the Air Combat Command Directorate of 

Intelligence’s IMPACT program in July 1992. It was originally developed 

to provide a strategic strike history of weapon impact, and it was hoped 

to provide an in-depth assessment of bomb damage and munitions effectiveness. The development of this database took much more time than 

originally anticipated, caused in part by an expanding interest in and demand for more information from this dinatabase. Another factor was the 

diversity of the sources used to construct this database, each of which 

contained varying degrees of detail, validity, and jargon/terminology; each 

of which had to be checked and cross-checked repeatedly. Knowledge 

of information flow to the various sources during the war was crucial to 

this process. Differences in the reporting and collecting procedures used 

by the different sources often explained discrepancies between data. 

For example, most sources reported data in the format appropriate to 

their prewar audience, but this did not harmonize with the scenario in the 

Gulf. The A-10 is a case in point. Prewar concepts for the A-10 envisioned a fast-moving mobile action in which A-10s provided close air 

support (CAS) to hard-pressed ground forces. The need for and opportunity 

to compile detailed MISREPs would have been minimal: large-scale aggregations that provided overall results of several missions. Such reporting 

held in Desert Storm, in which CAS Summaries (CASSUMS) were aggregated 

into a single message that provided data such as “Missions 5001A, 

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5103B, 5011A, 5155C and 5201A [each comprising as many as four 

aircraft] attacked the following targets:” and listed totals of tanks, artillery, trucks, attacked and the ordnance expended. This information was 

adequate for the prewar concept, but in the set-piece attritional battle 

waged by the coalition air forces against Iraqi ground forces in the KTO, 

more information was necessary so that the strength of each Iraqi unit 

could be more accurately gauged. Another element of this problem was 

the limited ability of the CAS aircraft to gather detailed bomb damage 

assessment beyond pilot reports, since they were seldom delivering precision-guided munitions that provided a recording of their mission. 

The Target Installation Reference Database was compiled by GWAPS 

to compare the various target lists generated during the air campaign 

planning process. It also has the AIF at three different times: precrisis, 

prewar, and postwar. This permits researchers and analysts to compare 

between installation and target lists, and between the several target lists 

themselves, to see how the installation and target lists ekpanded as greater 

intelligence-gathering capability was brought to bear on Iraq, This also 

permits readers to observe different air strategies expressed through their 

targeting philosophies. 

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2 

Force Postures 

The following sets of tables depict two general collections of data. 

The first reflects the posture and positioning of U.S. and Iraqi forces at 

the outset of the crisis at the end of July 1990, while the second reflects 

coalition and Iraqi orders of battle at the outset of the conflict in January 

1991. 

Data on prewar U.S. force posture was extracted from the Services’ 

various reports and summaries periodically prepared and updated for their 

internal use and for JCS status monitoring. Data on the friendly orders of 

battle on the eve of conflict are taken from U.S. Central Command 

(CENTCOM) situation reports (SITREPS). All Iraqi data was taken from 

Order of Battle reports prepared by the Defense Intelligence Agency 

(DIA). The intent of this chapter is to present a snapshot of the U.S., 

Allied, and Iraqi forces at the beginning of the crisis in August 1990 and 

at the start of hostilities in January 1991. It thus presents the approximate correlation of military forces in the theater as well as a rough gauge 

of what proportion of overall U.S. military strength was engaged in the 

conflict. 

U.S. Posture Before the Gulf War 

The following table presents the U.S. force posture at the start of the 

crisis, broken out by Service and major units or assets. 

The table was derived from several sources: 

(1) John M. Collins and Dianne E. Rennack, “U.S./Soviet Military 

Balance: Statistical Trends, 1980-1989 (as of January 1, 1991),” 

Congressional Research Service, 1990 

(2) Defense Manpower Data Center, “Desert ShieldStorm Demographics, Revised File (March 1992),” Monterey, CA. 

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(3) Asst. Sec. of the Air Force, Financial Management and Comptroller of the Air Force, United States Air Force Statistical Digest, Fiscal 

Year 199211993 Estimate, Washington, D.C. 

The first source was used for the respective numbers of units or 

assets, the second source was used for the personnel data, and the third 

source was used for the U.S. Air Force (USAF) aircraft inventories. 

The U.S. Air Force (USAF) inventory of selected aircraft is presented 

in Table 2. 

Note that the data for the reserve component has been split into a 

component consisting of regular Reserve and National Guard units, and 

a component consisting of Individual Ready Reserve (IRR), Individual 

Mobilization Augmentee (IMA), and other category personnel. 

The Navy mine assets consist of Ocean Minesweepers, Mine Countermeasures, and Coastal Minesweepers. 

Coalition and Allied Forces 

Throughout this report the term “allied forces” refers to the non-US 

members of the coalition, while “coalition” is all-inclusive and encompasses U.S. forces as well. The Allies include the Arab forces of Saudi 

Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Syria, and United Arab 

Emirates. I 

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Table 1 

U.S. Force Posture Before the Gulf War 

Service 

Army 

Divisions 

Tanks 

Armored Personnel Carriers 

Tank Destroyers 

Self-Propelled Artillery 

Towed Artillery 

Multiple Rocket Launchers 

Surface-to-Surface Missiles 

Air Defense Guns 

Air Defense Missile Launchers 

Helicopters 

Personnel 

Active Duty 

Reserve & Guard 

IRR & Other Reserves 

Total Personnel 

Navy 

Carrier Battle Groups 

Carriers 

Battleships 

Cruisers 

Destroyers 

Frigates 

Aircraft for Fleet Defense 

Aircraft for Attack 

Attack Submarines 

Mine Warfare 

Personnel 

Active Duty 

Reserve 

IRR & Other Reserves 

Total Personnel 

Total 

18 

14.359 

22.900 

2.99 1 

3,469 

2,474 

400 

65 

880 

1,330 

8,828 

740,471 

682.836 

845.41 1 

2,269.7 18 

14 

16 

2 

40 

68 

49 

260 

466 

99 

12 

570,384 

133.501 

299,062 

1.002.947 

Service 

Air Force 

Squadrons (Active and Reserve) 

Strategic Bombers 

Fighter/Attack/lntercept 

Tankers 

Reconnaissance 

CargoITransport 

Search & Rescue 

Helicopters 

Other 

Regular Air Force A/C Total 

AF Reserve A/C Totals 

Air Nat. Guard A/C Totals 

Air Force Totals 

Personnel 

Active Duty 

Reserve & Guard 

IRR & Other Reserves 

Total Personnel 

Marine Corps 

Divisions 

Tanks 

Armored Personnel Carriers 

Self-Propelled Artillery 

Towed Artillery 

Air Defense Missile Battalions 

Aircraft 

Helicopters 

Personnel 

Active Duty 

Reserve & Guard 

IRR & Other Reserves 

Total Personnel 

Total 

397 

366 

2,798 

555 

346 

824 

36 

212 

1,676 

6.8 13 

500 

1.719 

9.032 

527,609 

158,474 

345,145 

1,031,228 

3 

716 

2.08 I 

25 1 

794 

4 

355 

722 

199,877 

42,575 

59,642 

302.094 

Sources: John M. Collins and Diann E. Qennack, “US/Soviet Military Balance: Statistical 

Trends, 1980-1989 (as of January I, 1990) Congressional Research Service, 1990; Defense 

Manpower Data Center. “Desert ShieldStorm Demographics, Revised File (March 1992)”. 

Monterey, CA; Asst. Sec. of the Air Force, Financial Management and Comptroller of the 

Air Force, United States Air Force Statistical Digest, Fiscal Year 19931993 Estimate. 

Washington, D.C. 

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Type 

Attack 

Bomber 

Cargo 

Fighter 

Helicopter 

Tanker 

Recon 

Special Duty 

Aircraft 

A-I 

A-I0 

AC-I 30 

B- 1 

8-52 

FB-111 

c-5 

c-9 

(2-12 

c-20 

c-2 I 

C-23 

c-130 

c-135 

c-141 

F-4 

F-15 

F-16 

F-Ill 

F-117 

H- 1 

H-3 

H-53 

H-60 

KC-I0 

KC-I 35 

c-130 

C-135 

E-3 

RF-4 

EF-I I I 

OA-10 

OA-31 

ov-10 

AF 

14 

393 

10 

96 

230 

39 

83 

23 

13 

13 

19 

18 

231 

12 

254 

248 

765 

1,027 

286 

48 

93 

26 

50 

43 

59 

496 

51 

73 

34 

82 

42 

41 

12 

77 

AFR 

91 

10 

32 

128 

8 

40 

117 

5 

17 

30 

4 

ANG 

32 1 

82 

12 

13 

203 

8 

102 

I25 

469 

6 

7 

116 

8 

154 

20 

40 

Source: Asst. Sec. of the Air Force, Financial 

Management and Comptroller of the Air Force, United 

States Air Force Statistical Digest, Fiscal Year 199W1993 

Estimate, Washington, D.C. 

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Iraqi Order of Battle 

The follawing tables depict the estimated Iraqi military strength 

during the critical months of the Gulf crisis August 1990, and January, 

February, and April 1991. The April estimates reflect the losses that 

were inflicted to Iraq by the Coalition. 

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Ground 

Personnel 

Divisions 

(Infantry) 

(Mechanized Infantry) 

(Armored) 

(Other) 

Maneuver Brigades 

Tanks 

Armored Vehicles 

(Infantry Fighting Vechicles) 

(Armored Personnel Carriers) 

(Recon) 

(Other) 

Artillery 10Omm+ 

(Self-propelled) 

(Towed) 

Multiple Rocket Launchers 

SSM (Launchers) 

Air 

Personnel 

Fightedfighter-bombers 

Bombers 

Combat-capable trainers 

Recon 

Transports 

Helicopters (all types) 

(Attack) 

(Transpofltility) 

Civil Aviation Transports 

1-Aug-90 1-Jan-91 1-Feb-91 1-Aprdl 

1,000,000 1.100,OOO 1.100,000 400.000 

63 66 66 30 

[DELETED] 

275 270 270 135 

5.700 7.000 7,000 2,300 

10.000 1 1,200 1 1,200 3.100 

[DELETED] 

3.400 3.800 3,800 1,250 

[DELETED] 

300 340 340 60 

80 110 10s 60 

18,000 

718 

1s 

370 

12 

76 

517 

59 

18.000 18,000 

728 699 

15 9 

400 400 

12 12 

70 70 

51 1 51 1 

[DELETED] 

60 60 

18.000 

362 

7 

252 

0 

41 

48 1 

42 

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Table 3 (cont’d) 

Iraqi Order of Battle 

Ground 

Air Defense 

Personnel 

Air Defense Artillery 

(Self-Propelled) 

(Towed) 

SAM Batteries 

Navy 

Navy Personnel 

Frigates 

Missile Boats 

Other Patrol Craft 

Coastal Defense Missiles 

1-Aug-90 

17,000 

7,500 

120 

5,000 

0 

9 

50 

50 

I-Jan-91 I-Feb-91 

17.000 17,000 

7,600 7,600 

[DELETED] 

120 200 

5,000 5,000 

0 0 

13 3 

50 50 

50 50 

I-Apr-91 

17,000 

5,850 

85 

3,000 

1 

1 

4 

4 

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U.S. Air Order of Battle 

“Order of Battle” is a military term that has nothing to do with commands to fighting units, but instead refers to the number, type, and composition of the forces available to a country or present at a battle. The 

order of battle presented here is actually a sequence of build-ups for U.S. 

air power. 

After the decision to deploy US. forces, the question facing U.S. 

Central Command (CENTCOM) and Saudi planners involved the order in 

which forces should be deployed. For instance, to ensure the greatest 

amount of antiarmor capability in the theater Command-in-Chief, Central 

Command (CINCCENT) specifically requested the accelerated deployment 

of U.S. Air Force (USAF) A-10 units. In general, the following tables 

reflect the military priorities and the logic according to which the deployments were made. 

When the second wave of air units was dispatched to the Gulf in 

November, 1990, provisional Air Divisions were formed to prevent too 

many units having to report directly to U.S. Air Force, Central Command 

(CENTAF). The U.S. Air Force (USAF) units that were part of that 

command were organized in four provisional air divisions: 14th , 15th, 

1610th, and 17th. 

The 14th Air Division commanded wings with the mission of destroying enemy air, missile, and ground forces, as well as enemy infrastructure 

targets. To accomplish this mission the 14th controlled U.S. Air Force 

(USAF) fighters, attack aircraft, as well as light and medium bombers. 

This division also provided electronic warfare, reconnaissance, and refueling support. The 15th Air Division commanded wings focused on defeating enemy ground based air defenses and increasing the effectiveness of 

friendly formations. The 161 0th Air Division controlled theater airlift 

forces. The 17th commanded wings created from the following units of 

the Strategic Air Command’s 15th Air Force: 4300th BMW(P), 500 

STRATW(P), and the 8th Air Force supplied the 2nd BW(P), 801st BMW(P), 

802nd ARW(P), 804th ARW(P), 806th BW(P), 803rd ARS(P), 807th ARS(P), 

808th ARS(P), 809th ARS(P). 

The 7440th Provisional Wing was something new in the organization 

of the U.S. Air Force. Previously, most of the flying wings in the Air 

Force were composed of just one type of aircraft, to maximize efficiency 

and minimize operations and maintenance costs. However, from the 

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operational point of view it appeared more effective to have a wing 

configured to meet a broad range of major mission needs. The 7440th, 

the air component of Proven Force, was designed to be a self-contained 

wing with its own strike, fighter, electronic warfare, reconnaissance, and 

refueling assets. In addition, it had its own base maintenance, planning 

and logistics. 

The following table shows the composition of the Provisional Air 

Divisions and other independent units. 

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Table 4 

Organization of U.S. Air Force Units in the Gulf War 

Air 

Division Unit Subunits 

14 ADP IstTFW(P) 27TFS 

(TAU 71 TFS 

682 ASOCS 

726 TCS 

1681 ALCS(P) 

41h TFW(P) 336 TFS 

33s TFS 

157 TFS 

138 TFS 

4401 MMS(P) 

1670 TAS(P) 

33TFW(P) 58TFS 

371hTFW(P) 415 TFS 

416 TFS 

417TFS 

48th TFW(P) 492 TFS 

493 TFS 

494 TFS 

42 ECS 

390 ECS 

354th TFW(P) 353 TFS 

355 TFS 

74 TFS 

76 TFS 

23 TFS 

51 I TFS 

706 TFS 

1682 ALCS(P) 

363rdTFW 17TFS 

33 TFS 

IOTFS 

1705 AREFS(P) 

3881h TFW(P) 69 TFS 

4 TFS 

421 TFS 

125 TFS 

I22 TFS 

185 TFS? 

182 TFS? 

Type of 

Aircraft 

F- 1 SCID 

c-12 

F-ISE 

F-ISE 

F- 16A 

FJA- 16A 

FISUD 

F-I 17 

F-11 IF 

EC-I 3O(CC) 

EF-I 11 

Number of 

Aircraft 

24 

24 

6 

24 

24 

24 

18 

24 

18 

18 

6 

22 

22 

22 

5 

[DELETED] 

A-10 24 

A-10 24 

A-10 24 

A-10 24 

OA- I0 12 

24 

24 

F- 16CD 24 

24 

24 

KC-135R 7 

F- 16CID 72 

Desert Shield 

Location 

Dhaharan 

Dhaharan 

Dhaharan 

Dhnharan 

Dhaharan 

A1 Khvj 

A1 Kharj 

Al Kharj 

A1 Kharj 

Al Kharj 

A1 Kharj 

Tabuk 

[DELETED] 

[DELETED] 

[DELETED] 

Tai f 

Tai f 

Taif 

Taif 

Tai f 

King Fahd 

King Fahd 

King Fahd 

King Fahd 

King Fahd 

King Fahd 

King Fahd 

King Fahd 

Al Dhafra 

A1 Dhafra 

Al Dhafn 

A1 Dhafn 

AL Minhad 

AL Minhad 

AL Minhad 

AL Minhad 

AL Minhnd 

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Table 4 (cont’d) 

Organization of U.S. Air Force Units in the Gulf War 

Air 

Division Unit Subunits 

401thTFW(P) 614TFS 

15 ADP 35th TFW(P) 561 TFS 

(TAW 81 TFS 

192 TRS 

12TRS 

106 TRG 

JSTARS 441 1 JSS 

S52AWACW 

(PI 

I ACCS ABCCC 

41st ECS(P) 41 ECS (CC) 

1610 ALDP TAW(P) 314TAW 

(MAC) 

TAW(P) 435TFW 

1612th MAS(P) 

1615th AVS(P) 

1670th TAG(P) 1670 TAS(P) 

ALCS(P) 

ALCS(P) 

1683rd 

ALCS(P) 

1690th 

WXGP(P) 

1640th 

TAW(P) 

1650th 

TAW(P) 

1671 TAS(P) 

(763TAS) 

1640 TAS(P) 

(3 17TAW) 

1707 AREFS(P) 

1650 TAS(P) 

ANC 

I6 I I Aero Evac 

SQ(P) 

Type of 

Aircraft 

F- 16C/D 

F4G 

F-4G 

RF-4C 

RF-4C 

RF-4C 

E-8 

E-38 

EC- I30 

EC- 130H 

C- 130E 

C-130H 

c-2 I 

c-12 

RU-2 I 

C- 130H 

c- I30E 

c-130 

Number of 

Aircraft 

24 

24 

24 

6 

6 

6 

2 

I1 

6 

16 

40 

8 

I 

I 

16 

16 

16 

Desert Shield 

Location 

Doha 

Shaikh Isa 

Shaikh Isa 

Shaikh Isa 

Shaikh Isa 

Shaikh Isa 

Riyadh 

Riyadh 

Riyadh 

Bateen 

Bateen 

Al Ain 

Riyadh 

Riyadh 

Riyadh 

Riyadh 

Al Kharj 

Riyadh 

Dhahran 

A1 Jubail 

Riyadh 

Mazirah 

Masirah 

. Sharjah 

Sharjah 

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‘L’able 4 (cont’d) 

Organimtion of U.S. Air Force Units in the Gulf War 

Air 

Division Unit 

TAW(P) 

1675 TAS(P) 

AFSOC 

AFSOC 

AFSOC 

AFSOC 

AFSOC 

1700th 

STRATW(P) 

1701Sl 

17 ADP STRATW(P) 

(SAC) 

ARW(P) 

ARW(P) 

ARW(P) 

ARW(P) 

ARW(P) 

BMW(P) 

801st BW(P) 

Subunits 

317 TAW 

16661 TAS(P) 

1662 TAS(P) 

719 SOS 

16 SOS 

850 SOS 

160 SOAR 

160 SOAR 

1700 SRS(P) 

1704 SRS(P) 

1700 ARS(P) 

1708 BMW(P) 

807th ARS(P) 

1709 ARS(P) 

1710 ARS(P) 

171 1 ARS(P) 

1702 ARS(P) 

1702 ARS(P) 

1707 ARS(P) 

1703 AREFWP 

1706 ARS(P) 

1712 ARS(P) 

1713 ARS(P) 

4300 BMS(P) 

4300 ARS(P) 

801 BS(P) 

801 ARS(P) 

Type of 

Aircraft 

C- 130E 

C- I30E 

AC-I 30A 

AC-130H 

MC- I30 

MH-60 

MH-47 

RC- I3SVN 

U-mR-1 

KC- 135 

8-52 

KC-I 35 

KC- I3SUA 

KC-I0 

KC-I0 

KC-13SR 

KC- 135 

KC-13SNQ 

EC- 1 35L 

KC- 13SE 

KC-IBSR 

KC-13SE 

KC-I3SE 

8-526 

KC-IOA 

KC-13SR 

8-526 

KC- 135 

Number of 

Aircraft 

34 

16 

S 

3 

4 

8 

4 

7 

10 

16 

10 

62 

13 

10 

IS 

10 

20 

26 

2 

IS 

12 

12 

20 

7 

5 

22 

IS 

Desert Shield 

Location 

Thumnit 

Thumnit 

Thumnit 

King Fahd 

King Fahd 

King Fahd 

King Fahd 

KKMC 

KKMC 

Riyadh 

Riyadh 

Riyadh 

[DELETED] 

[DELETED] 

[DELETED] 

[DELETED] 

[DELETED] 

Seeb 

Seeb 

Masirah 

K. Khalid IAP 

K. Khalid IAP 

K. Khalid IAP 

Cairo West 

Abu Dhabi 

Dubai lnrl 

[DELETED] 

Diego Garcia 

Diego Garcia 

Moron 

Moron 

24 
Air 

Division 

7 AD 

(SAC) 

out of 

AOR 

Proven 

Force 

Table 4 (cont’d) 

Organization of U.S. Air Force Units in the Gulf War 

Unit Suhunits 

802n’d ARW(P) 802 ARS(P) 

803rd ARS(P) 803 ARS(P) 

804th ARW(P) 804 ARS(P) 

808th ARS(P) 808 ARS(P) 

809th ARS(P) 809 ARS(P) 

805 ARS(P). 805 

80Sth ARS(P) CAMS(P) 

806 BW(P). 806 

806th BW(P) ARS(P) 

525 TFS 

612 TFS 

7440th 

Composite 

Wing(P) 3 TFS 

20 TFW 

52 TFW 

38 TRS 

552 AWCW 

42 ECS 

43 ECS 

37 TAS 

61 TAS 

7 sos 

Type of 

Aircraft 

KC-I 35 

KC-I 35 

KC-I 35 

KC- I35 

KC- I35 

KC- 135 

B-52C 

KC- 135 

F-15C 

F- 16C 

F-4E 

F-l IIE 

F-4G 

RF-4C 

E-3B 

EF-I 1 IA 

EC- I30H 

C- 130H 

C- I30E 

MUHC-I30 

Number of 

Aircraft 

- 

- 

- 

- 

8 

Unknown 

24 

37 

6 

22 

12 

6 

3 

6 

3 

11 

8 

7 

Desert Shield 

Location 

Lajes Field, 

Azores 

Hellinikon AB. 

Greece 

1ncirlik.Turkey 

Malpensa,Italy 

Andravida, Greece 

RAF Mildenhall. 

UK 

RAF Fairford. UK 

RAF Fairford, UK 

Incirlik. Turkey 

Sources: HQ TAC/XPM “USCENTAF Provisional Divisions” (U) 15 January 1991; 

OSD, Final Report to Congress, “Conduct of the Persian Gulf War,” April 1992. 

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U.S. Air Order of Battle by Aircraft and Service 

The following table presents the U.S. air order of battle by aircraft 

(fixed and rotary wing) and Service at monthly intervals. The date for any 

entry should be considered to mean “ as of the date dd-mm-yy Zulu”. 

The data in the table was derived from Central Command situation 

reports (SITREPS) except where otherwise noted. U.S. Marine Cop data 

were derived from Headquarters Marine Corp (HQMC) Monthly Operational Summaries. The data for the U.S. Navy basically reflect the 

arrival or departure of a carrier into the theater. Table 5 does not include 

Proven Force aircraft. 

Consistent reporting of rotary wing aircraft information in situation 

reports (SITREPS) under “Major Ground Weapons in Theater” started in 

September. The changes in Marine aircraft numbers should be attributed 

to ship movements in and out of the theater. 

U.S. Commander-in-Chief, Central Command (USCINCCENT) situation 

report (SITREP) for 1-Feb-91 also reported that the Army had 64 

UH-~OV’S, 27 EH-60’s. and 115 UH-1V’s. However, these types of Army 

helicopters have not been included in the routine situation report (SITREP) 

reports of major ground weapons in the theater. It is not clear from the 

situation reports (SITREPS) when and how many of the Army Special 

Operations Forces (SOF) helicopters were in the theater prior to 1 Feb 91. 

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Table 5 

U.S. Air Order of' Battle by Aircraft and Service 

Aircraft Type 

USAF F-15C Fiehter 

F-4G Wld Weasel 

F-16 Ftr/Attack 

A-10 Attack 

AC-130 Gunship 

F-11lA Bomber 

F-15E Bomber 

F-11IF Bomber 

8-52 Bomber 

TR-IA Recon 

u -2 Recon 

RF-4C Recon 

RC-135 Recon 

JSTAR Srvl& Ctrl 

E-3A Srvl & Ctrl 

EF-I I1 Elec Cmbt 

EC-135 Elec Cmbi 

KC-10 Aerial Refuel 

KC-I 35Q Aerial Refuel 

c-20 Tact Airlift 

c-2 1 Tact Airlift 

C-29 Tact Airlift 

C-130 Tact Airlift 

EC-I 30E ABCCC 

EC-l30(VS) Spec Ops 

EC- 130(CC) Elec Comb 

HC-130 Spec OPS 

MC- 130 Spec OPS 

MH-53 S~~COPS 

MH-60 SFCOPS 

USN F-14 

F/A-I 8 

A-7E 

E-2C 

EA-6B 

KA-6D 

C-2A 

S-3A/B 

A-6E 

Ftrnntercept 

Ftr/Attack 

Ftr/A t tac k 

Bomber 

Srvl 8: Ctrl 

Elec Cmbt 

Tanker 

Airlift 

Recon 

1-Sep 1-Oct 

1990 1990 

70 12 

24 36 

106 120 

72 96 

0 5 

18 I8 

24 23 

18 32 

20 20 

2 2 

2 2 

6 6 

4 4 

0 0 

6 6 

10 14 

0 0 

0 6 

19 93 

1 1 

4 8 

0 0 

I0 95 

4 4 

6 6 

2 2 

5 5 

4 4 

6 8 

0 8 

56 16 

58 58 

0 24 

35 48 

12 11 

12 17 

8 12 

0 0 

23 31 

l-Nov 

1990 

72 

36 

120 

96 

5 

18 

24 

32 

20 

2 

3 

6 

4 

0 

6 

14 

0 

6 

114 

1 

8 

1 

96 

4 

6 

2 

5 

4 

8 

8 

76 

58 

24 

48 

17 

17 

12 

0 

31 

1-Dec 1-Jan 1-Feb 

1990 1991 1991 

12 96 96 

36 48 49 

120 168 212 

96 120 144 

44 2 

18 36 42 

24 46 48 

52 64 64 

20 20 36 

22 4 

33 5 

6 6 18 

44 I 

02 2 

6 7 11 

14 18 18 

00 2 

6 6 30 

115 164 194 

1 1 1 

88 8 

1 00 

96 96 149 

44 4 

66 6 

22 2 

55 5 

44 4 

8 8 13 

8 8 4 

16 76 109 

24 24 24 

62 62 96 

21 21 29 

21 21 21 

16 16 16 

22 2 

31 31 43 

88 sa 89 

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US. Air Order of Battle by Aircraft and Service 

Aircraft Type 

*USMC F/A-I 8 Ftr/Attack 

OV-10 Srvl& Ctrl 

EA-6 Elec Comb 

A-6 Bomber 

KC-I 30 Tanker 

CH-46 Transport 

UH- 1 Utility 

CH-53D Transport 

CH-53E Transport 

AV-88 Atuck 

AH- 1 W/T/J Attack 

USA AH-64 

AH-IS 

UH-60 

UH- 1 H 

OH-58C 

OH-58D 

CH-47 

MH-47 

UH-60V 

EH-60 

UH-IV 

1-Srp 

1990 

48 

40 

0 

12 

9 

6 

34 

15 

18 

12 

8 

46 

4 

56 

4 

40 

21 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

l-Oct 

1990 

48 

60 

8 

12 

10 

8 

45 

60 

28 

20 

35 

109 

48 

154 

35 

118 

41 

49 

- 

- 

- 

- 

l-Nov 

1990 

48 

60 

8 

12 

10 

8 

47 

60 

26 

20 

35 

144 

82 

20.5 

127 

175 

56 

83 

- 

- 

- 

- 

l-Dec I-Jan l-Feb 

1990 1991 1991 

48 72 78 

60 81 84 

8 8 19 

12 12 12 

10 20 20 

8 12 15 

43 43 75 

48 72 120 

24 36 50 

20 20 29 

29 33 48 

144 189 245 

86 112 141 

205 279 303 

127 169 197 

178 257 324 

59 79 97 

84 99 127 

4 

64 

27 

- 115 

- - 

- - 

- - 

- 

Source: USCINCCENT SITREPs(S/NF). 

*HQMC Monthly Operational Summary. Figures include aircraft afloat. 

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Table 6 

U.S. Air Order of Battle by Location 

Airfield 

USAF 

Abu Dhabi 

A1 Ain 

A1 Dhafra 

A1 Kharj 

A1 Minhad 

Bateen 

Cairo West 

Dhahran 

Diego Garcia 

Doha 

Dubai 

[DELETED] 

[DELETED] 

King Fahd 

King Khalid 

Aircraft 

KC- 135 

c-130 

F- 16C 

KC-135R 

RF-4C 

C-130 

F-15C 

F-15E 

F-16A 

FIA- 16A 

F- 16C 

c-130 

C-29 

EC-I 3O(CC) 

EC- 13OH 

KC- 135E 

KC-135R 

F- 15C 

B-52G 

KC-I0 

KC-135R 

F- 1 6C 

KC-I 35 

8-52 

KC- 10 

KC-I 35 

KC-135NQ 

KC-135E 

KC-I 35R 

F-l17A 

A-10 

AC-130 

c-130 

C- 130 

EC-I 3O(VS) 

HC- 130 

MH-53 

MC-130 

MH-60 

OA-10 

KC- 135L 

KC-135 

KC- 135A 

KC-I 35Q 

KC-135AlQ 

KC-135R 

1-Oct-90 

- 

31 

48 

I 

6 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

48 

16 

- 

- 

5 

2 

48 

20 

2 

6 

24 

- 

- 

- 

2 

- 

- 

18 

20 

18 

96 

5 

- 

- 

2 

4 

4 

8 

8 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

20 

I-NOV-90 

- 

32 

48 

7 

6 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

48 

16 

1 

5 

5 

3 

48 

20 

2 

7 

24 

- 

- 

- 

2 

- 

- 

20 

20 

18 

96 

5 

- 

- 

2 

4 

4 

8 

8 

- 

- 

- 

5 

3 

20 

20 

1-Dec-90 I-Jan-91 

- 

32 

48 

I 

6 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

48 

16 

I 

5 

5 

3 

48 

20 

2 

5 

24 

- 

- 

- 

2 

- 

- 

20 

20 

18 

96 

4 

- 

- 

2 

4 

4 

8 

8 

- 

- 

- 

21 

8 

40 

5 

- 

32 

12 

I 

0 

8 

24 

48 

22 

48 

16 

5 

5 

15 

3 

48 

20 

2 

5 

24 

- 

- 

- 

- 

2 

20 

25 

20 

36 

114 

4 

- 

- 

- 

2 

4 

4 

8 

6 

- 

- 

- 

20 

I 

20 

25 

I-Feb-91 

10 

40 

12 

I 

18 

16 

24 

48 

24 

18 

74 

16 

6 

8 

15 

48 

19 

I 

5 

25 

10 

16 

13 

66 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

42 

131 

3 

16 

3 

2 

4 

4 

- 

- 

12 

2 

46 

- 

- 

- 

- 

29 
U.S. Air Order of Battle by Location 

Airfield 

Masirah 

Moron 

Riyadh 

Seeb 

Shaikh Isa 

Sharjah 

Tabuk 

Taif 

Thumrait 

Proven 

Force 

Hellenikon 

lncirlik 

Malpensa 

Zaragoza 

Aircraft 

C-130 

F-15C 

KC-135R 

8-52 

c-20 

c-2 1 

E-3 

E- 8 

EC- 130E 

KC-135Q 

RC- 135 

KC- 10 

KC-I 35R 

F-4C 

RF-4C 

C- 130 

EC- I30E 

F- 15C 

EF-I I I 

F-11 IF 

C-130 

F-15E 

RC- 135 

KC-135 

E-3A 

EC-130 

EF-I 11A 

F-11 IE 

F-1SC 

F- 16C 

F-16WW 

F-4G 

F-4E 

RF-4C 

C- I30H 

C- 130E 

EP-3 

KC- I3SA 

KC-I0 

KC- I0 

KC- 13s 

I-Oct-90 1-Nov-90 1-Dec-90 1-Jan-91 1-Feb-91 

16 16 

- 4 

- L 

- - I 1 

8 8 

6 6 

- 6 

10 10 

4 4 

2 2 

10 8 

36 36 

- - 

- - 

16 16 

6 - 

24 24 

14 14 

32 32 

[DELETED] 

16 16 

24 24 

16 

10 

10 

8 

11 

2 

I 

10 

I 

I0 

15 

49 

18 

16 

24 

18 

64 

- 

- 

- 

24 

48 

2 

I 

3 

3 

6 

26 

29 

24 

12 

13 

4 

6 

11 

8 

2 

15 

I 

I 

1 

30 
Airfield 

Mont de Marsen 

Mildenhall 

Andravida 

Souda Bay 

USN 

America 

Independence 

Kennedy 

Midway 

Ranger 

Aircraft 

KC-135 

KC-135 

KC- I35 

RC- I35 

HC-130 

MC- 130 

MH-53J 

Table 6 (cont’d) 

U.S. Air Order of Battle by Location 

A-6E 

E-2C 

EA-6B 

F-14 

FIA-18 

KA-6D 

S-3B 

SH-3 

A-6E 

C-2A 

E-2C 

F-14 

S-38 

EA-6B 

FIA-18 

SH-3 

A-I 

A-6E 

E-2C 

EA-68 

F-14 

S-38 

KA-6D 

SH-3 

A-6E 

C-2A 

E-2C 

EA-6B 

FIA-18 

KA-6D 

SH-3 

A-6E 

C-2A 

E-2C 

EAdB 

F-14 

S-3B 

SH-3 

1-Oct-90 1-NOV-90 1-Dec-90 1-Jan-91 1-Fcb-91 

9 

9 

1 

2 

4 

3 

5 

12 

5 

4 

20 

20 

4 

8 

6 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

24 

13 

4 

5 

20 

4 

8 

S 

14 

1 

J 

J 

30 

J 

6 

24 

1 

4 

J 

22 

6 

_1 

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Table 6 (cont'd) 

U.S. Air Order of Battle by Location 

Airfield Aircraft 

Roosevelt A-6E 

C-2A 

EA-6B 

F-14 

FIA- 18 

S-3B 

SH-3 

Saratoga A-6E 

E-2C 

EA-6B 

F-14 

F/A- I8 

KA-6D 

S-3B 

SH-3 

*USMC 

King Abdul Aziz AV-8B 

ov-IOAID 

EA-6B 

FIA-I 8AlC 

Sheikh Isa A-6E 

FIA- 18D 

KC- 130 

Al Jabail AH-I TIWN 

CH-46E 

CH-53D 

CH-53E 

UH- 1 N 

Afloat AH-ITIWIJ 

AV-8B 

CH-46E 

CH-53E 

UH-IN 

USA 

Unknown AH- IS 

AH-64 

CH-47 

OH-58C 

OH-58D 

UH-IH 

UH-60 

1-scp-90 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

40 

0 

9 

12 

48 

0 

6 

34 

15 

12 

8 

18 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

46 

40 

21 

4 

52 

- 

1-Oct-90 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

40 

8 

10 

12 

48 

0 

8 

39 

24 

20 

15 

18 

6 

20 

36 

20 

10 

48 

108 

49 

1 I9 

43 

50 

I52 

I-NOV-90 1-DCC-90 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

40 

8 

10 

12 

48 

0 

8 

40 

24 

20 

15 

18 

7 

20 

36 

20 

8 

82 

144 

84 

175 

56 

I27 

205 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

14 

4 

4 

19 

18 

4 

10 

6 

40 

8 

10 

12 

48 

0 

8 

28 

24 

20 

15 

18 

15 

20 

24 

14 

6 

84 

I46 

84 

178 

59 

I27 

206 

1-Jan-91 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

14 

4 

4 

19 

I8 

4 

10 

6 

60 

8 

20 

12 

72 

0 

12 

28 

24 

20 

15 

18 

15 

21 

48 

18 

18 

112 

189 

99 

257 

79 

169 

279 

1-Fcb-91 

18 

10 

5 

18 

20 

4 

6 

14 

4 

4 

19 

18 

4 

I0 

6 

59 

19 

20 

12 

72 

6 

15 

39 

60 

29 

24 

30 

36 

25 

60 

24 

20 

141 

245 

127 

324 

97 

202 

303 

Source: "Desen Shield CSAF Briefings," GWAPS Folders #32-#35; 

USCINCCENT SITREPs(S/NF); USCINCENTAF SITREPS(SMF); 

J.E. Schroeder, CMSCT, USAF, "History of Joint Tack Force Proven Force(U), 

27 Dec 90 -7 Jan 91, Vol 1 -- Narrative," HQ USAFUHO. Ramstein AB, Germany. 

*HQMC Montly Operations Summaries(S). 

32 
U.S. Naval Units in the Gulf War 

The following table lists the various U.S. Navy ships in the Persian 

Gulf during the Gulf War. The Joint Task Force Middle East (JTFME) 

ships operated daily in the Persian Gulf before the invasion of Kuwait, 

and the U.S. routinely maintained a battle group (CVBG) in the Indian 

Ocean linked to the Joint Task Force Middle East. 

The information in this table was derived from “The United States 

Navy in Desert ShieldDesert Storm”, published by the Department of the 

Navy, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, on 15 May 1991. The 

“X’ symbols in the table indicate that a ship was on-station in the theater 

of operations on the date indicated. Note that if a ship deployed to the 

region even a day later than the dates indicated above, an “X’ will not be 

present. For example, if a ship entered the region on November 2 and 

departed on December 31, only the “1 December” column will contain 

an “X’. In certain instances, a ship was on-station for only a few days 

in the middle of a single month. When this occurred, an “(X)” was 

entered to indicate that the ship was present at some time during the 

month. Occasionally, the reference document for this table contained 

only the months a ship was operating in the theater. In these cases, it 

was assumed that the ship arrived in the middle of the month. For example, a September-October entry in the document would correspond to an 

“X’ entered in only the “1 October” column. 

For the three SSN class submarines, Newport News, Philadelphia, and 

Pittsburgh, no deployment dates were listed. 

Ships of the Military Sealift Command are manned by civilian crews 

and carry the prefix “T’ before their normal hull numbers. 

When Iraq invaded Kuwait the eight Joint Task Force Middle East 

(JTFME) ships, the Independence battle group in the Indian Ocean and the 

Eisenhower battle group in the eastern Mediterranean Sea were the only 

sustainable naval forces in the theater; they became U.S. Navy, Central 

Command (NAVCENT). 

Eventually, this naval force was enlarged and restructured. Initially, 

USS Midway (CV 41), USS Ranger (CV 61), and USS Roosevelr (CV 

71) formed the Persian Gulf Battle Force with Midway serving as the 

command ship. The USS Kennedy (CV 67), USS Sarutoga (CV 60), and 

USS America formed the Red Sea Battle Group with USS Kennedy 

33 
serving as the command ship. In February, USS America joined the 

Persian Gulf Battle Force to provide more strike assets for the anticipated 

ground offensive. 

We did not include in the table destroyers, frigates, attack submarines, 

amphibious warfare ships, naval fleet auxiliary force ships, material 

support ships, and underway replenishment ships. 

34 
Table 7 

US. Naval Units in tlic Gulf War 

w 

wl 

Class uss. Designation 

Surface Combatants 

Aircraft Carriers Midway 

Saratoga 

Kennedy 

Roosevel t 

America 

Ranger 

Eisenhower 

Independence 

Battleships Wisconsin 

Missouri 

Guided Missile Antietam 

Cruisers Bunker Hill 

Philippine Sea 

Thomas Gates 

Mississippi 

San Jacinto 

Leyte Gulf 

Virginia 

Normandy 

Princeton 

Valley Forge 

Mobile Bay 

South Carolina 

Ticonderoga 

cv-41 

cv-60 

CV-67 

CVN-7 1 

cv-66 

CV-61 

CVN-69 

CV-42 

BB-64 

B B -63 

CG-54 

03-52 

CG-58 

CG-5 1 

CGN-40 

CG-56 

CG-55 

CGN-38 

CG-60 

CG-59 

CG-50 

CG-53 

CGN-37 

CG-47 

6-Aug 1-Sep 

1990 1990 

X 

X 

xx 

X 

xx 

X 

X 

1-Oct 

1990 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

l-Nov 

1990 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

1-Dee 

1990 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

1-Jan 

1991 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

1-Feb 

1991 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 
Ld 

am 

32 xx d X X xx xx 

Ld *m 

z2 xxx xx X xxxx x xx i 

X 

xx 

xxxx x x x 

X xx 

X xx 

xx X X 

X 

X 

xx 

36 
Class 

Amphibious 

Command 

Amphibious 

Assault 

Ocean 

Minesweepers 

Mine Countermeasures 

Table 7 (cont’d) 

U.S. Naval Units in the Gulf War 

uss. Designation I-Aug 1-Sep 1-Oct 1-Nov 1-Dec 1-Jan 1-

1990 1990 1990 1990 1990 1991 1

Amphibious Warfare 

Blue Ridge LCC-I9 xxx X xx 

Guam LPH-9 

Iwo Jima LPH-7 

Nassau LHA-4 

New Orleans LPH-11 

Okinawa LPH-3 

Tarawa LHA-I 

Tripoli LPH-I0 

Mine Warfare Ships 

Adroit MSO-509 

Impervious MSO-449 

Leader MSO-490 

xx xxx 

xx X xx 

xx xxx 

xx X 

X 

X 

X 

xx X xx 

xx X xx 

xx xxx 

Avenger MCM-1 xx xxx 

Source: “The United States Navy in Desert ShieldlDesert St

Department of the Navy. Office of the Chief of Naval Operat
w 

03 

Carrier 

Independence 

Eisenhower 

Saratoga 

Kennedy 

Midway 

Ranger 

Roosevelt 

America 

Table 8 

Carrier Activity in the Gulf War 

15-Aug-90 1-Sep-90 1-Oct-90 1-Nov-90 1-Dec-90 

End-OnArab Sea Arab Sea Arab Gulf Arab Sea Station 

Red Sea Station 

MedSea RedSea MedSea RedSea RedSea 

End-OnMed Sea Red Sea Out of Red Sea Red Sea 

Arab Sea 

1-Jan-91 

Red Sea 

Red Sea 

Arab Gulf 

1-Feb-9

RedSe

RedSe

Arab Gu

Arab Se

Arab Gu

Out of R

Sea 

Source: USCINCCEN
Major Ground Weapons 

The following table presents an order of battle for major ground 

weapons in the possession of the United States and United Kingdom 

forces in the theater at monthly intervals. Data for other coalition members was not included because the situation reports (SITREPS) did not 

report this data under Major Ground Weapons in theater. 

The data in the table was extracted from the U.S. Commander-inChief, Central Command (USCINCCENT) situation reports (SITREPS). No 

data were reported before 22 August 1990. 

The 1 September situation report on file appears to be a forwarded 

copy of the one for 31 August. In this SITREP, “155 HOW M198” is 

used for the Marine 155T howitzer and “155 HOW SP M109” or “155 

HOW SP M109A3” is used for the Marine 155SP howitzer. Elsewhere 

the notation is consistent with that used for the Army. 

Beginning with the 16 October SITREP, only weapon systems in 

combat-ready units were counted. Those being off loaded or assigned to 

units not yet ready for combat, which had apparently been included in 

some earlier counts, were no longer to be counted. The changeover 

caused an immediate count reduction of about 15% for several Army 

weapon systems. (Marine weapon system counts were unaffected.) 

This has resulted in some numbers in the following table to appear 

low. The number of tanks in theater is a good example. As the Army 

replaced M1 tanks with the improved MlAl model, the older MIS were 

placed in storage or replacement pools, not assigned to combat units. 

Thus the number of MIS shown in Table 9 declined during December 

and January, even though they were still in theater. 

United Kingdom ground-based weapon systems were not tabulated in 

the situation reports (SITREPS) before late October 1990. 

Note: “Marines Weapons” includes equipment ashore and afloat. 

Figures do not include the U.S. Army 1st BDE, 2nd ARMD DIV which 

arrived during January 1991 and was attached to the 2nd MARDIV. Army 

figures would add almost 120 MlAl tanks, 280 armored vehicles and 

other equipment to these totals. 

39 
Table 9 

Major US. and UK Combat Ready Ground Weapons in the Theater 

Army Weapons 

TOW (Anti Tank Weapon) 

ITV 

M551 (Armored Vehicle) 

LAV (Armored Vehicle) 

M60A3 (Tank) 

MI (Tank) 

MIA1 (Tank) 

M2 (IFV) 

M3 (IFV) 

MI 13A2 (APC) 

105MM (Artillery) 

155 T (Artillery) 

155 SP (Artillery) 

8 IN SP MI 10A2 (203 MM) 

(Artillery) 

MLRS (Artillery) 

ATACM (Missile) 

HAWK (Missile) 

VULCAN (Missile) 

PATRIOT (Missile) 

M-728 Combat Engineering 

Vehicle(CEV) 

AVLB (Armor Vehicle Launch 

Bridge) 

*Marines Weapons 

TOW (Anti Tank Weapon) 

LAV-AT (Armored Vehicle) 

LAV (Armored Vehicle) 

M60/M60AI/M60A3/M 1 Al (Tank) 

AAV (Assault Amphibious Vehicle) 

105MM (Artillery) 

155 Towed (Artillery) 

155 Self Propelled (Artillery) 

8 IN SP MI 10A2 (203 

MM)(Artillery) 

HAWK (Missile Launchers) 

M-9 (ACE)(Armored Combat Earth 

Movers) 

AVLB (Armor Vehicle Launch 

Bridge) 

1-Sep-90 1-Oct-90 1-Nov-90 

169 

10 

43 

10 

118 

56 

16 

68 

54 

11 

- 

- 

- 

13 

- 

- 

- 

7 

- 

- 

57 

8 

19 

42 

92 

28 

0 

0 

8 

- 

- 

- 

290 

88 

43 

11 

9 

232 

- 

162 

57 

367 

110 

66 

72 

37 

9 

58 

21 

- 

- 

- 

306 

30 

149 

140 

30 1 

4 

90 

6 

6 

16 

- 

- 

386 

125 

51 

11 

9 

580 

123 

330 

286 

762 

1 I0 

66 

196 

48 

63 

9 

I05 

45 

- 

- 

- 

280 

30 

149 

145 

300 

4 

90 

6 

6 

16 

- 

- 

1-Dee-90 1-Jan-91 

404 

125 

51 

11 

9 

580 

123 

327 

272 

762 

110 

72 

216 

48 

63 

18 

21 

135 

60 

- 

- 

272 

28 

163 

145 

320 

86 

6 

6 

16 

- 

- 

- 

t 

I 27 

57 

11 

9 

235 

594 

328 

394 

762 

108 

72 

288 

48 

90 

18 

45 

135 

92 

12 

54 

470 

34 

220 

225 

492 

4 

132 

12 

12 

16 

6 

4 

40 
Table 9 (cont’d) 

Major U.S. and UK Combat Ready Ground Weapons in the Theater 

United Kingdom Weapons 

(Missile) 

(Armored Vehicle) 

SCORPION (Tank) 

CHALLENGER (Tank) 

Vehicle) 

Vehicle) 

155 SP (Artillery) 

(Infantry Fighting 

(Reconnaissance 

1-SCP-90 1-Oct-90 1-NOV-90 1-Dec-90 1-Jan-91 

24 24 

4 4 

18 18 

140 117 

75 75 

18 18 

24 24 

Sources: USCINCCENT SITREPs(SMF). 

*HQMC Monthly Operational Surnmary(S). 

n 

41 
Allied Order of Battle 

Key factors in the coalition victory were the infrastructure and forces 

provided by the Arab allies. From the outset of Desert Shield, they 

provided the foundation for the sustained buildup of out-of-theater 

coalition forces. During Desert Storm, the air forces of the Arab allies 

in the AOR (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and United 

Arab Emirates) conducted a range of combat operations and were full 

participants in the air campaign. 

Long before the opening of Desert Storm, the U.K.’s Royal Air Force 

(RAF) integrated their command structure in such a way that while they 

retained national command of their forces, tactical planning, tasking, and 

execution were accomplished through CENTAF’S Tactical Air Control 

Center (TACC). The British would add capabilities that just did not exist 

in other coalition air forces. Particular emphasis was placed on buildup 

of the force of Tornado GR.l/lA strikdinterdiction aircraft with their JP223 runway denial munitions. When the war came, the RAF contribution 

was second only to that of the U.S. in variety and scale. Much like the 

USAF, the RAF formed various deployed forces into composite units. 

In addition to the units assigned to the composite units, the RAF 

supplied a number of other units that fulfilled a variety of tasks, including 

airborne ranking, transport, or maritime reconnaissance. An unknown 

number of Royal Navy Lynx helicopters were assigned to ships. Also a 

number of RAF Volunteer Reserve (RAFVR) units served in the Gulf. 

The French deployed the third largest air contingent into the Gulf. 

While their forces deployed early to the Persian Gulf, the French 

government did not decide to commit forces to the Desert Storm 

counteroffensive against Iraq until just prior to the attack. After the 

commitment, the French air units were fully integrated into coalition 

planning and execution. 

In addition to the shooters, French C-135R airborne tankers supported 

both French and other coalition aircraft and Gabrial electronic warfare 

aircraft, and Puma electronic jamming helicopters provided electronic 

support. The French also deployed a squadron of C-160 transport aircraft 

to the region. 

42 
Canada first deployed ships with embarked helicopters to enforce the 

economic blockade of Iraq. The aircraft that arrived later were engaged 

primarily in maritime combat air patrol (CAP) missions and towards the 

end of January they shifted to flying escort missions for air strikes into 

Kuwait and Iraq. 

In September, 1990, the Aeronautical Militare Italiana (AMI) sent 

eight of their new Tornado GR.l bombers to the Persian Gulf. Later at 

the request of Turkey, Italy sent a detachment of RF-104G Starfighters 

to eastern Turkey. 

The Dutch Air Force was not involved in any known combat action 

during the war. Three major units of the Royal Dutch Air Force took 

part in Desert Shieldstorm: 5th and 3rd Missile Groups, and the 334th 

Transport Squadron. 

New Zealand sent its No.40 Squadron to the Gulf where they joined 

a RAF C-130 unit flying regular routes throughout the theater. 

In addition to the various countries that sent relatively large contingents of air units, Argentina sent one Boeing 707-320 and two C-130 

Hercules transports; Korea contributed three C-130 Hercules transports. 

Tables 10 and 11, on allied air and ground order of battle, list the 

total forces for allied, arab countries and do not reflect forces in Saudi 

Arabia. Table 12, “Other Allied Contingents,” does reflect forces in 

Saudi Arabia or surrounding waters. The French 6th Light Armored 

Division arrived in mid- January. A detailed list of their Order of Battle 

was not available. 

43 
Table 10 

Allied Order of Battle 

Allies 1-Aug-90 1-Oct-90 1-Nov-90 1-Dec-90 

Personnel 

Fightedftr-bombers 

Combat-cap. trainers 

Transports 

Helicopters (all types) 

(attack) 

(transpodutility) 

Civil aviation transports 

105.1 00 

1,234 

546 

260 

806 

229 

523 

280 

105,100 1 

1,326 

514 

257 

802 

220 

528 

256 

105,100 1 

1.37 1 

514 

257 

80 1 

220 

527 

256 

105.1 00 

1,386 

514 

257 

849 

220 

527 

256 

Source: WSCINCCENT SITREPs (S) 

Table 11 

Allied Ground Order of Battle 

Allies 

Armed Forces 

Total Strength 

Ground Force Strength 

Divisons 

Maneuver Bdes 

Tanks 

Armored Vehicles (total 

Artillery 100rnrn+ 

(self- propel led) 

(towed) 

Multiple rocket launchei 

SSM (launchers) 

I-Au~-90 1-0ct-90 I-NOV-90 I-Dec-90 

1,128,000 1,107,000 1,107.000 1 ,I 10.000 

842,500 

21 

122 

8,600 

15,800 

3.820 

620 

3.200 

790 

100 

828,500 

21 

123 

8.500 

15,000 

3,750 

550 

3,200 

800 

80 

828,500 

21 

123 

8,500 

15,000 

3.750 

550 

3,200 

800 

80 

83 1,500 

21 

123 

8,600 

15,000 

3,750 

550 

3,200 

800 

80 

Source: USCINCCENT SITREPs (S) 

44 
Table 12 

Other Allied Contingents 

Country 

Afghanistan 

Argentina 

Australia 

Bahrain 

Bangladesh 

Belgium 

Canada 

Czechoslovakia 

Denmark 

Germany 

Greece 

Hungary 

Morocco 

Netherlands 

Niger 

Norway 

New Zealand 

Pakistan 

Poland 

Portugal 

Republic of Korea 

Senegal 

Sierra Leone 

Singapore 

Spain 

Sweden 

Turkey 

Total 

Ground Nnval Air 

300 Mujahadin - - 

1 Guided Missile Frigate - 

450 Troops 2 Frigates 2xC-130 

- 

- 1 Destroyer 

- 1 Supply Ship 

3.500 Troops - 

2.000 Troops - 

- 2 Minesweepers 

1.700 Troops 2 Destroyers 

200-man Chem. Def. - 

150-man Medical Team 

- 1 Corvette 

- 1 Frigate 

40-man Medical Team - 

2.000 Troops - 

- 2 Frigates 

480 Guards for Mecca - 

- 1 Cutter 

- - 

1 Supply Ship 

- - 

10,000 Troops - 

Medical Team 2 Ships 

- 1 Support ship 

Medical Team - 

500 Troops - 

27-man Medical team - 

30-man Medical team - 

- 2 Corvettes 

1 Destroyer 

40-man Medical team - 

- 2 Frigates 

20,930 Troops 18 Combat Ships 

8 Medical Teams 5 Supply Ships 

- 

1 Sq. of fighters to Turkey 

18xCF-18 

- 

1 Sq. of fighters to Turkey 

- 

1 Sq. of fighters to Turkey 

2xc-130 

- 

3xC- 130 

4 Fighter Squadrons 

8 Transports Aircraft 

Source: USCINCCENT SITREPs(SMF) 

45 
46 
3 

Deployment 

This chapter presents tables outlining the nature and extent of the 

U.S. deployment to the Gulf throughout Desert Shield and Desert Storm. 

Tables will include data depicting the units and personnel deployed (both 

active and reserve components), forces deployed, and the size and scope 

of the airlift effort. The sources for this data are noted on each table. 

For airlift data U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) situation 

reports (SITREPS) and Military Airlift Command (MAC) reporting statistics 

were the primary sources, while personnel and aircraft data were drawn 

from Central Command situation reports. The intent of the chapter is to 

highlight key facets of the total deployment effort. 

As with much of the information pertaining to the Gulf War, conflicting data were often provided by different sources that by their very nature 

should be credible. Personnel strength is a case in point. This chapter 

contains tables that include information on U.S. Air Force personnel 

deployed to the Gulf. Primary sources for this data were U.S. Air Force, 

Central Command (CENTAF) and the Defense Manpower Data Center 

(DMDC); both can be considered reliable, credible sources because of their 

access to official data and their missions, yet their numbers differ significantly. DMDC indicates that 60,830 USAF personnel, active and reserve, 

deployed to the Gulf. CENTAF, on the other hand, never cited a figure 

higher than 54,468 assigned personnel. There is an obvious discrepancy 

in the data, as well as uncertainties about the sources: who were included 

in the databases, what were the closeout dates for data, etc. Much of the 

difference between the two numbers can be accounted for by fact that not 

all USAF personnel in the theater were assigned to CENTAF. A large part 

of Special Operations Command, Central Command (SOCCENT), for 

example, was comprised of USAF personnel, and U.S. Air Force personnel 

also were assigned to CENTCOM. This example highlights the fact the 

data must be used judiciously, with due attention to the source of the data 

and the original purposes for which they had been compiled. 

47 
U.S. Commander-in-Chief, Central Command 

(USCINCCENT) Planned Force Requirements 

The following table presents the numbers and kinds of aircraft and 

helicopters required by the U.S. Commander-in-Chief, Central Command 

(USCINCCENT) operations plan and those that were in the theater in Phase 

I and Phase 11 of the Gulf War. 

The key elements of U.S. Commander-in-Chief, Central Command 

(USCINCCENT) plan were a consequence of a change in planning guidance 

in which Commander-in-Chief, Central Command (USCINCCENT) shifted 

its efforts away from supporting a second front of a global war in Europe, 

as envisioned in older operations plans, in favor of updating a new 

operations plan for a regional threat from Iraq against Saudi Arabia. 

The table highlights the significant differences between planning 

figures and those that were eventually deployed. Of particular interest is 

the operations plan’s omission of precision attack aircraft (F-15E. F-1 I IF, 

and the F-117) despite the immediate need for, and heavy reliance on, 

such platforms at the onset of the war. 

48 
Table 13 

U.S. Aircraft Planned 

Aircraft 

US. Alr Force 

A-10 

AC- I30 

B-52 

c-2 1 

C- I30 

E-3 AWACS 

E- 8 

EC- 130 

EF-11 I 

F-4G WW 

F- 15C 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-111 

F-ll1F 

F-ll7A 

HC- 130 

KC- 10 

KC- 1 3.5 

MC- 130 

OA-10 

RF-4C 

RC- 135 

u-m- 1 

Total USAF Fixed-Wing Alrcraft 

Proven Force 

HH-3 

MH-53J 

MH-60 

Total USAF Helicopters 

US. Navy 

*US. Marine Corps 

Fixed-Wing Aircraft 

Helicopters 

US. Amy 

Helicopters 

Total U.S. Fixed-Wing Aircraft 

Total US. Helicopters 

Planned 

72 

on call 24 

9 

14 

10 

1 I4 

8 

0 

14 

11 

24 

I20 

on call 24 

1 44 

on call 48 

18 

on call 18 

0 

8 

0 

51 

5 

18 

18 

4 

2 

664 

on call 114 

- 

- 

0 

19 

9 

28 

205 

- 

- 

- 

897 

on call I I4 

28 

Phase I 

1-NOV-90 

96 

5 

20 

8 

95 

6 

0 

13 

14 

36 

12 

24 

120 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

32 

18 

4 

6 

1 I4 

4 

0 

6 

4 

5 

526 

- 

- 

8 

8 

16 

283 

146 

204 

873 

955 

1,093 

Phase I1 

16- Jan-91 

132 

4 

21 

8 

132 

10 

2 

14 

18 

48 

' 96 

48 

210 

- 

- 

- 

- 

64 

36 

4 

22 

194 

4 

0 

18 

6 

9 

778 

52 

4 

8 

8 

20 

552 

- 

242 

324 

1.193 

1,624 

1,537 

Sources: Staff Study (S/NF), AFLCYXPOX; 

ClNCCENT SITREPs (S); Briefing Slides(S/NF/WN), 

USAFWOSUCAT. "Desert Storm, Thursday. 17 Jan 91, D+OI." 

'HQMC Monthly Situation Summaries(S) and HQMC Brief to SECDEF(U). 

49 
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) 

Personnel Strength at Weekly Intervals 

The following table presents, at weekly intervals, the US. Central 

Command (CENTCOM) personnel strength in the theater for Headquarters 

CENTCOM, U.S. Amy Forces, Central Command (ARCENT), U.S. Air 

Force, Central Command (CENTAF), US. Navy, Central Command 

(NAVCENT), U.S. Marine Corps, Central Command (MARCENT), Special 

Operations Command, Central Command (SOCCENT), Joint Chiefs of Staff 

Element (JCSE), and their combined totals. 

The data in the table were extracted from Central Command situation 

reports (SITREPS). The table starts with 14 Aug 90 the beginning for 

regular reporting of personnel data. 

While the situation reports consistently and daily reported the data 

during this period, still there were administrative errors that led to incorrect totals. Where necessary, the true totals were reconstructed and 

tabulated. The 2 Sep 90, 3 Oct 90, 7 Oct 90, 29 Nov 90, 10 Dec 90, 7 

Jan 91, SlTREPs contain errors on personnel totals. Corrections were also 

made to account for errors in the “as of’ dates for 4-6 Feb 91. SITREPs 

dated 4 - 6 Feb 91 also reflected errors in their “as of’ dates that were 

corrected. The personnel numbers for 3 - 6 Feb 91 were extracted from 

the next day’s situation report. 

Most of the U.S. Navy, Central Command personnel till mid-August 

belonged to the Naval Joint Task Force Middle East (JTFME), which in 

mid-August became part of U.S. Navy, Central Command (NAVCENT). 

The sharp changes in the naval forces reflect the movement of various ships in and out of the theater and the accompanying addition or 

subtraction of serving crews. As the start of the air campaign approached, all Services reflected a major surge in personnel. 

50 
Table 14 

Theater CENTCOM Personnel Strenght at Weekly Intervals 

Date 

14-Aug-90 

21-Aug-90 

28-Aug-90 

5-Sep-90 

12-Sep-90 

19-Sep-90 

26-Sep-90 

10-Oct-90 

3-Oct-90 

17-Oct-90 

24-Oct-90 

31-Oct-90 

7-NOV-90 

14-NOV-90 

21-NOV-90 

28-NOV-90 

5-Dec-90 

12-Dec-90 

19-Dec-90 

26-Dec-90 

2-Jan-91 

9-Jan-91 

16-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

30-Jan-91 

6-Feb-91 

13-Feb-91 

20-Feb-91 

27-Feb-91 

CENTAF 

6.798 

12.356 

17,752 

26.28 1 

29,900 

31,142 

3 1,607 

32,331 

32.061 

3 1,459 

31.580 

3 1,456 

30,928 

30.98 1 

31,038 

31,194 

32.252 

33.851 

35,062 

36.787 

39.927 

43,723 

48.679 

50.8 10 

52,175 

53.269 

54,468 

54.376 

54,364 

ARCENT 

5,097 

1 1.329 

24,999 

38,215 

47.319 

57,033 

65.374 

79.520 

87,606 

100,429 

108,968 

1 15,630 

123.875 

128,617 

131,274 

133,248 

140.228 

152.440 

167.2 18 

193,281 

204.286 

224,646 

247,637 

260.474 

278,732 

275.060 

289.624 

298,574 

304.648 

NAVCENT 

17,354 

19.524 

19.940 

2 1.247 

46.047 

40.563 

34.163 

35,808 

36,403 

34.00 1 

40.205 

36,467 

34,900 

32,775 

32,679 

33.190 

38.449 

32.833 

32,978 

32,932 

33.161 

40,868 

67.85 1 

77.345 

79,111 

80.648 

8 1.344 

82.9 I 8 

83.278 

MARCENT 

165 

13,377 

18,776 

22.040 

26,965 

40,315 

40.526 

40,880 

41.231 

41,923 

41,968 

41.783 

41,486 

39,037 

38,9 13 

39.085 

39,27 1 

4 1.346 

48,239 

54,019 

60,348 

70,383 

85,447 

89,034 

89,730 

90,385 

9 1,050 

92.1 17 

92,538 

SOC- HQUS 

CENT CENTCOM JCSE 

479 140 0 

645 383 0 

797 542 0 

1,748 495 195 

2.064 597 221 

2,901 713 224 

3.017 746 220 

2,938 647 215 

2.917 680 212 

2.920 687 211 

2,919 690 207 

2.91 1 725 182 

2.900 734 185 

2,883 741 181 

2,950 756 177 

2.940 768 174 

2,923 835 174 

2,929 855 191 

2.943 874 188 

2,994 896 187 

2,95 I 897 184 

3,053 943 186 

3,279 1,030 205 

3,399 1,000 209 

3.841 1,080 228 

4,295 1,107 297 

4,692 1,118 305 

5,123 1,131 307 

5,103 1,138 307 

Total 

30,033 

57,614 

82,806 

110,221 

153,113 

172,891 

175,653 

192,339 

201,110 

21 1,630 

226,537 

229,154 

235,008 

235,215 

237,787 

240,599 

254,132 

264,445 

287,502 

321,096 

341,754 

383,802 

454,128 

482,271 

504,897 

505,061 

522,601 

534,546 

541,376 

Source: USCINCCENT SlTREPs (S) 

Notes 

I. Because no data was available for 4-Sep-90. we skipped to 5-Sep-90. 

51 
U.S. Air Force, Central Command (CENTAF) Strike Aircraft 

Strength by Week 

The following table presents the weekly CENTAF strength in strike 

aircraft; i.e., aircraft that deliver munitions on the enemy and that are 

generally categorized as “shooters.” 

The information contained in the table was extracted from Central 

Command situation reports and crosschecked with “USAF Deployment 

Status Reports” published by the AF/XO Operations Center at the Pentagon. 

The A-10 column includes deployments of OA-10’s. On 22 January, 

the U.S. Commander-in-Chief, Central Command (USCINCCENT) situation 

reports, however, added 12 A-10s to its total deployment list though there 

were no aircraft closures during the preceding 24 hours. It is assumed 

that the 12 deployed OA-10s were simply included in the reporting at this 

time; therefore for this table, the totals were modified to include the 

OA-10s from the time they had arrived in theater. 

52 
Date 

8-Aug-90 

15-Aug-90 

22-Aug-90 

29-Aug-90 

4-Sep90 

11-Sep90 

18-Sep90 

25-Sep90 

2-Oct-90 

9-Oct-90 

16-Oct-90 

23-Oct-90 

30-Oct-90 

6-Nov-90 

20-Nov-90 

27-Nov-90 

4-Dec-90 

I 1-Dec-90 

18-Dec-90 

25-Dec-90 

1-Jan-91 

8-Jan-91 

15-Jan-91 

22-Jan-91 

5-Feb-91 

12-Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-9 1 

14-Feb-91 

15-Feb-91 

16-Feb-9 1 

17-Feb-91 

18-Feb-91 

19-Feb-91 

20-Feb-91 

2 1-Feb-91 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-9 1 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-9 1 

28-Feb-91 

13-Nov-90 

29-Jan-91 

Table 15 

CENTAF Strike Aircraft Strength by Week 

A-10 AC-130 

0 

0 

48 

48 

96 

96 

96 

96 

96 

96 

96 

96 

96 

96 

96 

96 

96 

102 

102 

102 

102 

120 

144 

144 

144 

144 

143 

142 

146 

146 

143 

143 

143 

143 

143 

143 

I46 

145 

146 

146 

I46 

146 

145 

145 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

5 

5 

5 

5 

5 

5 

5 

5 

5 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

3 

6 

7 

7 

7 

7 

7 

7 

7 

7 

7 

7 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

B-52 

0 

14 

20 

20 

20 

20 

20 

20 

20 

20 

20 

20 

20 

20 

20 

20 

20 

20 

20 

20 

20 

20 

20 

20 

36 

37 

36 

65 

66 

66 

66 

65 

6.5 

64 

64 

65 

65 

65 

65 

66 

66 

65 

66 

66 

F-4G 

0 

0 

20 

24 

24 

36 

36 

36 

36 

36 

36 

36 

36 

36 

36 

36 

36 

36 

36 

36 

36 

48 

48 

48 

49 

49 

49 

49 

49 

49 

49 

49 

49 

49 

49 

48 

48 

48 

48 

49 

49 

49 

49 

49 

F-15 

24 

46 

48 

48 

72 

72 

72 

72 

72 

72 

72 

72 

72 

72 

72 

72 

72 

72 

72 

72 

96 

96 

96 

96 

96 

96 

96 

96 

96 

96 

96 

96 

96 

96 

90 

96 

96 

96 

96 

96 

96 

96 

96 

96 

F-15E 

0 

22 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

23 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

26 

28 

46 

48 

48 

48 

48 

48 

48 

48 

48 

48 

48 

48 

48 

48 

48 

48 

48 

48 

48 

48 

48 

48 

48 

F-16 

0 

44 

46 

46 

120 

120 

120 

120 

120 

120 

120 

120 

120 

120 

120 

120 

120 

120 

I20 

120 

120 

168 

210 

208 

210 

212 

212 

215 

215 

215 

214 

214 

214 

213 

215 

215 

215 

215 

215 

215 

215 

215 

214 

212 

F-111 F-117 

0 

0 

0 

18 

32 

32 

32 

32 

32 

32 

32 

32 

32 

32 

32 

32 

32 

52 

64 

64 

64 

64 

64 

64 

63 

64 

64 

64 

64 

64 

64 

64 

64 

64 

64 

66 

66 

66 

66 

66 

66 

66 

66 

66 

0 

0 

18 

18 

18 

18 

18 

18 

18 

18 

18 

18 

18 

18 

18 

18 

18 

36 

36 

36 

36 

36 

36 

36 

36 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

Combat 

Alrcraft 

Total 

24 

126 

224 

246 

406 

422 

423 

423 

422 

423 

423 

423 

423 

423 

423 

422 

422 

466 

478 

480 

506 

602 

670 

668 

686 

695 

696 

728 

733 

733 

729 

728 

728 

726 

728 

730 

733 

733 

734 

736 

736 

735 

734 

732 

Source: USClNCCENT (S) 

53 
U.S. Air Force, Central Command (CENTAF) 

Combat Support Aircraft Strength by Week 

The following table presents, at weekly intervals, the U.S. Air Force, 

Central Command (CENTAF) combat support aircraft strength during the 

Gulf War. Both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft are included. This 

categorization attempts to distinguish between the “shooters” and those 

aircraft that performed various support functions. 

The information in this table was extracted from the U.S. Commander-in-Chief, Central Command (USCINCCENT) situation reports and 

cross-checked with “USAF Deployment Status Reports” published by the 

AF/XO Operations Center at the Pentagon. Significant vanations in reported deployments often occurred, and SITREPS were assumed to be the more 

authoritative source. 

In the USCINCCENT situation reports, aircraft closure data was used 

through Deseq Shield (Jan 16), and aircraft deployment totals were 

reported for Desert Storm (beginning Jan 17). This resulted in different 

totals for 16- 17 January. 

Beginning January 17, deployment totals for the C-130, E-3, EC-130, 

HC-130, KC-10, KC-135, MC-130, RF-4C, and JSTAR were extracted 

from the situation reports. Totals for the C-20, C-21, C-29, MH-53, 

MH-60, RC-135, TR-1, and U-2 were taken from the U.S. Air Force 

Deployment Status Reports. 

The USAF Deployment Status Reports for the C-21 ended on 22 January at one aircraft. For this compilation, it was assummed that one 

aircraft remained through February. For the C-29, reporting began 6 

February at two aircraft. 

The EC-130E column presents the combined number of EC-130 

Compass Call (CC) and EC-I30 Volant Solo (VS) because there was no 

breakdown in the USCINCCENT situation reports. For the majority of cases 

in which 7 EC-130’s were deployed, the breakdown was always 5 CC 

and 2 VS. 

54 
Table 16 

CENTAF Combat Support Aircraft Strength at Weekly Intervals 

Date 

8-Aug-90 

22-Aug-90 

29-Aug-90 

5-Sep90 

12-Sep90 

19-Sep90 

26-Sep-90 

10-Oct-90 

17-Oct-90 

15-Aug-90 

3-Oct-90 

24-0ct-90 

3 1 -0ct-90 

7-Nov-90 

21-Nov-90 

5-Dec-90 

12-Dec-90 

19-Dec-90 

26-Dec-90 

2-Jan-9 1 

9-Jan-9 1 

16-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

30-Jan-9 1 

6-Feb-91 

13-Feb-91 

20-Feb-91 

27-Feb-9 1 

14-NOV-90 

28-NOV-90 

c-20 

- 

- 

- 

1 

I 

I 

1 

1 

1 

I 

I 

1 

1 

1 

I 

1 

1 

1 

I 

I 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

I 

1 

1 

1 

c-21 

- 

- 

- 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

C-29 C-130 

- 

32 

51 

66 

70 

96 

96 

96 

95 

95 

95 

95 

95 

96 

96 

96 

96 

96 

96 

96 

96 

96 

128 

128 

132 

149 

151 

151 

1 50 

1 50 

E-3 EC-13OE 

5 - 

5 - 

5 - 

5 - 

6 6 

6 6 

6 6 

6 6 

6 6 

6 6 

6 6 

6 6 

6 6 

6 6 

6 6 

6 6 

6 6 

6 6 

6 4 

4 4 

7 4 

7 4 

9 6 

10 6 

11 6 

II 7 

11 8 

11 8 

I1 8 

II 8 

EF-111 HC-130 

0 - 

0 - 0 2 

10 4 

10 4 

13 4 

14 4 

14 4 

14 4 

14 4 

14 4 

14 4 

14 4 

14 4 

14 4 

14 4 

14 4 

14 4 

14 4 

14 4 

18 4 

18 4 

18 4 

18 4 

18 4 

18 4 

18 4 

20 4 

20 4 

20 4 

KC-10 

- 

6 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

7 

24 

30 

30 

28 

28 

29 

29 

55 
Table 16 (cont’d) 

CENTAF Combat Support Aircraft Strength at Weekly Intervals 

Date 

8-Aug-90 

15-Aug-90 

22-Aug-90 

29-Aug-90 

5-Sep90 

12-Sep90 

19-Sep90 

26-Sep90 

3-Ocl-90 

10-OCl-90 

17-Oct-90 

24-Oct-90 

3 1-0~1-90 

7-NOV-90 

14-NOV-90 

2 I-NOV-90 

28-NOV-90 

5-Dec-90 

12-Dec-90 

19-Dec-90 

26-Dec-90 

9-Jan-91 

16-Jan-9 1 

23-Jan-9 1 

30-Ian-9 1 

6-Feb-91 

13-Feb-9 1 

20-Feb-91 

27-Feb-91 

2-Jan-91 

KC-135 MC-130 MH-53 MH-60 RC-135 RF-4C TR-I U-2 J-STARS Total 

2 

53 

70 

19 

79 

89 

91 

91 

94 

94 

102 

Ill 

1 I4 

I I6 

1 I6 

115 

115 

I16 

126 

127 

127 

164 

179 

202 

199 

196 

196 

193 

191 

192 

- - - 

- - - 

- 4 

4 4 - 

4 8 - 4 8 8 

4 8 8 

4 8 8 

4 8 8 

4 8 8 

4 8 8 

4 8 8 

4 8 8 

4 8 8 

4 8 8 

4 8 8 

4 8 8 

4 8 8 

4 8 8 

4 8 8 

4 8 8 

4 8 8 

4 8 8 

4 8 8 

4 13 8 

4 13 4 

4 13 4 

4 15 4 

4 17 4 

4 17 4 

- 

- - - 

3 - - - 

3 - - 2 

4 6 22 

4 6 22 

4 6 22 

4 6 22 

4 6 22 

4 6 22 

4 S 22 

4 6 23 

4 6 23 

4 6 23 

4 6 23 

4 6 23 

4 6 23 

4 6 23 

4 6 23 

4 6 23 

4 6 23 

4 6 23 

4 6 23 

5 6 43 

7 18 45 

7 18 45 

7 18 45 

7 18 46 

9 18 46 

9 18 46 

9 18 66 

- 7 

- 99 

- 137 

- 191 

- 206 

- 253 

- 256 

- 262 

- 268 

- 267 

- 278 

- 287 

- 290 

- 293 

- 293 

- 292 

- 292 

- 292 

- 300 

- 299 

- 306 

- 343 

I 398 

2 457 

2 470 

2 481 

2 485 

2 488 

2 488 

2 491 

Source: USCINCCENT SITREPs (S) 

56 
U.S. Air Force Unit Deployment 

The following table lists U.S. Air Force flying units in the order of 

arrival to the theater, their parent wing, number of aircraft, type of aircraft, home station, and deployment location. The typical size of a deployed unit was equivalent of a squadron. 

The information in this table was derived from the “USAF Deployment 

Schedule” and “USCENTAF Provisional Air Divisions (U),” HQ TACIXPM, 

January 15, 1991. 

In the “Deployment Location” column the four-letter symbols in 

parentheses indicate the airfield international identification. Unit designations should be interpreted as follows: 

AREFS - Air Refueling Squadron; 

TFS - Tactical Fighter Squadron; 

AWACw - Airborne Warning and Command Wing; 

SRW - Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing; 

TAS - Tactical Airlift Squadron; 

BMS - Bombardment Squadron; 

sos - Special Operations Squadron; 

RW - Reconnaissance Wing; 

MAG - Marine Air Group; 

TRG - Tactical Reconnaissance Group; 

ECS - Electronic Combat Squadron; 

SOG - Special Operations Group; 

AWACS - Airborne Warning and Control System; 

ACCS - Airborne Command and Control Squadron; 

PTAS - Provisional Tactical Airlift Squadron; 

TAG - Tactical Airlift Group; 

TAlRCW - Tactical Air Control Wing; 

ARW - Air Rescue Wing; 

AD - Air Division. 

57 
Table 17 

USAF Unit Deployment 

Date 

Pre 

v, 

Do 

Pre 

1 -A~g-90 

8-Aug-90 

8-Aug-90 

9-Aug-90 

10-Aug-90 

10-Aug-90 

1 I-Aug-90 

11-Aug-90 

I I-Aug-90 

I 

12-Aug-90 

13-Aug-90 

13-Aug-90 

13-Aug-90 

13-Aug-90 

14-Aug-90 

I-Aug-90 

13-Aug-90 

15-Aug-90 

17-Aug-90 

17-Aug-90 

17-Aug-90 

18-Aug-90 

18-Aug-90 

AirUnit Parent Wing craft 

384BMW. 42 

384,407 AREFS BMW 3 

19AREFS, 319 

99,905 AREFS BMW 2 

77 TFS 20 TFW 14 

71 TFS lTFw 24 

552 AWACW 5.52 AWACW 5 

21 TFS ITFW 24 

336 TFS 4TFw 24 

17 TFS 363 TFW 24 

55 SRW 

33 TFS 

40 TAS 

69 BMS 

20 sos 

306.1 I AREFS 

69 BMS 

41 TAS 

305.70 AREFS 

99 AREFS 

190 AREFG 

55 SRW 

363 TFW 

317TAW 

42 BMW 

1 sow 

340 AREFW 

42 BMW 

317TAW 

305 AREFW 

19 AREFW 

16 

4 

24 

16 

7 

4 

10 

7 

16 

10 

10 

69,328 BMS 42 BMW 6 

S61 TFS 35 TFW 24 

9 SRW 9 SRW 1 

50 TAS 3 14 TAW 16 

99,905 AREFS 9 AREFW 2 

353 TFS 354 TFW 24 

Type 

Aircraft 

KC-135R 

KC-135R 

F-111E 

F- 15C 

E-3 

F-15C 

F-15E 

F-16C 

KC- 1 35E 

RC-135 

F-16C 

C- 130E 

B-52 

MH-53 

KC-135R 

8-52 

C- 130E 

KC-135R 

KC-135R 

B-52G 

F-4C 

u-2 

C- 130E 

KC-135R 

A-10 

Home Station Deployment Location 

Mc ConnelVLoring Diego Garcia (FSDG) 

RobindGrand Forks 

Langley 

Tinker 

Langley 

Seymour Johnson 

Shaw 

Forbes 

Hellenikon/Offutl 

Shaw 

pope 

Loring 

Hurlburt 

R

A1 Dhafra Uae(0MAM) 

lncirlik Turkey P

Dhahran Sa(0EDR) 

Riyadh Sa(0ERY) 

Dhahran Sa (OEDR) 

Al Kharj Sa (OOTH) 

A1 Dhafra Uae (OMAM) 

Jeddah Sa (OEJN) u

Riyadh Sa (OERY) 

AI Dhafra Uae (OMAM) 

Masirah Om (OOMA) 

[DELETED] 

A1 Jouf Sa 

V

Alms 

Loring [DELETED] 

pope 

Grissom 

Robins Jeddah Sa (OEJN) 

King Khalid Int'l Sa (OERK) 

King Fahd Int'l Sa (OERK) 

King Khalid Int'l Sa (OERK) 

Loring [DELETED] 

George Shaikh lsa (BAHRAIN) 

Beale [DELETED] 

Little Rock Bateen Uae (OMAD) 

RobindGrand Forks. A1 Dhafra Uae (OMAM) 

Myrtle Beach King Fahd Int'l Sa 
Table 17 (cont'd) 

USAF Unit Deployment 

Date 

20-Aug-90 

20-Aug-90 

20-Aug-90 

21-Aug-90 

2 I -Aug-90 

20-Aug-90 

22-AUg-90 

23-Aug-90 

23-Aug-90 

25-Aug-90 

?S-Au_e-90 

28-Aug-90 

28-Aug-90 

28-Aug-90 

2 9 -A u g - 9 0 

23-Aug-90 

26-Aug-90 

29-Aug-90 

29-Aug-90 

30-Aug-90 

30-Aug-90 

3 1 -A~g-90 

3 1-Aug-90 

31-Aug-90 

31-Aug-90 

Unit Parent Wing 

356 TFS 354 TFW 

41 AREFS 416BMW 

9 sos 1 sow 

384AREFS 384BMW 

415 TFS 37 TFW 

349.350 AREFS 9 AREFW 

Unknown 

8 SOS 

17RW 

608 MAG 

492 TFS 

152 TRG 

41 ECS 

41 AREFS 

301 AREFS 

37 TAS 

905 AREFS 

614 TFS 

58 TFS 

4 TFS 

41 ECS 

193 SOG 

74 TFS 

58 TFS 

552 AWACS 

31-Aug-90 55 TFS 

Unknown 

I sow 

IIRW 

48 TFW 

152 TRG 

28 AD 

416 BMW 

301 AREFW 

435 TAW 

319 BMW 

401 TFW 

33 TFW 

388 TFW 

28 AD 

193 SOG 

388 TFW 

33 TFW 

552 AWACW 

20 TFW 

Air- Type 

craft Aircraft 

24 A-10 

I KC-135R 

4 HC-130 

3 KC-135R 

18 F-117 

10 KC-135Q 

4 c-21 

4 MC-130 

2 TR-I 

I c-20? 

18 F-IllF 

6 RF-4C 

2 EC-130H 

6 KC-135R 

1 KC-135R 

16 C-130E 

3 KC-13SR 

24 F-16C 

10 F-15C 

24 F-I6C 

3 EC-130H 

2 EC-130 

24 A-10 

12 F-15C 

1 E-3 

8 F-111E 

Home Station 

Myrtle Beach 

Griffiss 

Eglin 

Mc Connell 

Tonopah 

Beale 

Barksdale 

Hurlbun 

Alconbury 

Ramstein 

Lakenheath 

Reno 

Davis Monthan 

Griffiss 

Malmstrom 

Rhein Main 

Grand Forks 

Torrejon 

Eglin 

Hill 

Davis Monthan 

Harrisburg 

England 

Eglin 

Tinker 

Unknown 

Deployment Location 

King Fahd Int'l Sa 

Al Dhafra Uae (OMAM) 

Al Jouf Sa 

Diego Garcia (FIDG) 

Riyadh Sa (OERY) 

Riyadh Sa (OERY) 

Two King Fahd Int'l Sa; Two 

Thumrait Oman (OOTH) 

Riyadh Sa (OERY) 

Taif Sa (OETF) 

Shaikh Isa Ba 

Bateen Uae (OMAD) 

Seeb Om (OOMS) 

Seeb Om (OOMS) 

A1 Ain Uae 

Seeb Om (OOMS) 

Doha Qatar 

Tabuk Sa 

Al Minhad Uae (OMDM) 

Bateen Uae (OMAD) 

Thumrait Oman (OOTH) 

King Fahd Int'l Sa 

Tabuk Sa 

Riyadh Sa (OERY) 

Incirlik Turkey 

IDELETEDI 

[DELETED] 
Table 17 (cont'd) 

USAF Unit Deployment 

Date 

1-Sep90 

1-Sep-90 

I-Sep-90 

2-Sep-90 

2-Sep-90 

2-Sep-90 

3-Sep-90 

5-Sep-90 

6-Sep-90 

7-Sep-90 

7-Sep-90 

7-Sep-90 

8-Sep-90 

1 I-Sep-90 

13-Sep-90 

15-Sep-90 

17-Sep-90 

23-Sep-90 

23-Sep-90 

24-Sep-90 

27-Sep-90 

28-Sep-90 

7-Ocl-90 

9-0~1-90 

Unit 

7 ACCS 

20 sos 

421 TFS 

58 TFS 

493 TFS 

16 TFS 

20 sos 

52 TFW 

19 AREFW 

384 BMW 

416 BMW 

42 BMW 

16 SOS 

55 sos 

384 BMW 

390 ECS 

384 BMW 

2 BMW 

22 AREFW 

68 AREFW 

319 BMW 

9 SRW 

130 TAG 

Parent Wing 

28 AD 

I sow 

388 TFW 

33 TFW 

48 TFW 

23 TFW 

1 sow 

52 TFW 

19 AREFW 

384 BMW 

416 BMW 

42 BMW 

1 sow 

1 sow 

384 BMW 

366 TFW 

384 BMW 

2 BMW 

22 AREFW 

68 AREFW 

319 BMW 

9 SRW 

130 TAG 

9-Oct-90 63 TAS AFRES 440 TAW 

14-Oct-90 380 BMW 380 BMW 

14-Ocl-90 380 BMW 380 BMW 

14-Oct-90 9 SRW 9 SRW 

15-OCl-90 41 AREFS 416BMW 

Aircraft 

- 

2 

24 

2 

18 

24 

2 

12 

2 

1 

3 

4 

4 

8 

I 

14 

1 

2 

2 

2 

4 

3 

1 

16 

16 

3 

5 

I 

Type 

Aircraft 

EC-130E 

MH-53 

F- 16C 

F-15C 

F-1lIF 

A-I0 

MH-53 

F-4G 

KC- 135R 

KC-135R 

KC-135R 

KC-135R 

AC-130 

MH-60 

KC- 135R 

EF-I I1 

KC-135R 

KC-I0 

KC-I0 

KC-10 

c-21 

KC-135R 

U-2R 

C- 130 

C- 130 

KC-135Q 

KC- 1 35A 

u-2 

Home Station 

Keesler 

Hurlburt 

HI11 

Eglin 

Lakenheath 

England 

Hurlburt 

Spandahlem 

Robins 

Mc Connell 

Griffss 

bring 

Hurlburt 

Eglin 

Diego Garcia 

MI Home 

Diego Garcia 

Barksdale 

March 

Seymour Johnson 

Maxwell 

Grand Forks 

Osan Korea 

Charleston WVA 

Selfridge MI; Niagra 

Falls NY 

Plattsburg 

Platcsburg 

Beale 

Deployment Location 

Riyadh Sa (OERY) 

A1 Jouf Sa 

Al Minhad Uae (OMDM) 

Tabuk Sa 

Taif Sa (OETF) 

King Fahd Int'l Sa 

A1 Jouf Sa 

Shaikh Isa Ba 

Jeddah Sa (Om) 

Jeddah Sa (Om) 

Jeddah Sa (OEJN) 

Jeddah Sa (OEJN) 

King Fahd Int'l Sa 

AlJouf Sa 

A1 Dhafra Uae (OMAN) 

Taif Sa (OETF) 

Al Dhafra Uae (OMAN) 

Seeb Om (OOMS) 

Diego Garcia (FJDG) 

Jeddah Sa (OWN) 

Riyadh Sa (OERY) 

Cairo West Egypt (HECW) 

A1 Ain Uae 

Sharjah Uae 

King Khalid Int'l (OERK) 

King Khalid Int'l (OERK) 

IDELETEDI 

IDELETEDl 

2 KC-135R SeebOm Masirah Om (OOMA) 
Date 

2 1 -at-90 

28-at-90 

3-Nov-90 

Unknown 

1-Dec-90 

4-Dec-90 

6-Dec-90 

11-Dec-90 

15-Dec-90 

16-Dec-90 

20-Dec-90 

20-Dec-90 

23-Dec-90 

29-Dec-90 

30-Dec-90 

30-Dec-90 

31-Dec-90 

3 1 -Dec-90 

3 I -Dec-90 

3 1-Dec-90 

1-Jan-91 

2-Jan-91 

2-Jan-9 I 

29-NOV-90 

27-DK-90 

Unit 

380,379,410 

BMW 

380,379.410 

BMW 

Unknown 

301 AREFS 

494 TFS 

602 TAIRCW 

37 TFW 

Unknown 

495 TFS 

301 AREFS 

525 TFS 

552 AWACW 

36 TFW 

52 TFW 

10 TFw 

335 TFS 

126 AREFS 

157 TFS 

50 TFW 

116 AREFS 

301 AREFS 

116 AREFS 

145 AREFS 

773 TAS 

Parent Wing 

380,379,410 

BMW 

380,379,410 

BMW 

Unknown 

301 AREFW 

48 TFW 

602 TAIRCW 

37 TFW 

VQ-2 

48 TFW 

301 AREFW 

36 TFW 

552 AWACW 

36 TFW 

52 TFW 

10 TFw 

4TFw 

128 AREFG 

4TFw 

50 TFW 

141 AREFW 

301 AREFW 

141 AREFW 

160 AREFG 

463 TAW 

552 AWACS 552 AWACW 

Table 17 (cont'd) 

USAF Unit Deployment 

Aircraft 

9 

3 

3 

2 

20 

6 

18 

12 

2 

24 

1 

24 

12 

18 

23 

10 

24 

24 

5 

1 

3 

3 

8 

1 

TY Pe 

Aircraft 

KC-135A 

KC-135A 

KC- I35R 

KC-135R 

F-1IIF 

OA-10 

F-1 I7 

EP-3 

F-IIIF 

KC- 135R 

F-15C 

E-3 

F-15C 

F-4G 

F- 15E 

A-I0 

KC-135E 

F-16 

F-16 

KC-135E 

KC-135R 

KC-135E 

KC- 135E 

C- 130 

E3 

Home Station Deployment Location 

Plattsburg, Wurtsmith, 

K.I. Sawyer 

Plattsburg, Wurtsmith, 

King Khalid Int'l Sa (OERK

K.I. Sawyer 

Seeb Om 

Malmstrom 

Lakenheath 

Davis Monthan 

Tonopah 

Unknown 

Lakenheath 

Malmstrom 

Tinker 

Bitburg 

Spangdahlem 

Alconbuly 

Seymour Johnson 

Milwaukee 

Mcentire 

Hahn 

Fairchild 

Malmstrom 

Fairchild 

Rickenbacker 

Dyes 

Tinker 

King Khalid Int'l Sa (OERK

Masirah Om (OOMA) 

Masirah Om (OOMA) 

Taif Sa (OETF) 

King Fahd Sa (OEDF) 

lncirlik Turkey 

Taif Sa (OETF) 

Masirah Om (OOMA) 

lncirlik Turkey 

Riyadh Sa (OERY) 

Alkharj Sa (OEKJ) 

Shaikh Isa Ba (OBSH) 

King Fahd Sa (OEDF) 

A1 Kharj Sa (OEKJ) 

Cairo West Egypt (HECW) 

A1 Kharj Sa (OEKJ) 

(OMAM) 

Cairo West Egypt (HECW) 

Masirah Om (OOMA) 

Jeddah Sa (OUN) 

Jeddah Sa (OEJN) 

Al Kharj Sa (OEKJ) 

Riyadh Sa (OERY) 

IDELETED) 
Table 17 (cont'd) 

USAF Unit Deployment 

Date 

a 3-Jan-91 t3 3-Jan-9 1 

3-Jan-91 

3-Jan-91 

3-Jan-9 1 

3-Jan-91 

4-Jan-91 

4-Jan-9 1 

5-Jan-91 

5-Jan-91 

6-Jan-9 1 

6-Jan-91 

6-Jan-91 

6-Jan-91 

7-Jan-91 

8-Jan-91 

10-Jan-91 

10-Jan-91 

12-Jan-91 

12-Jan-91 

12-Jan-91 

12-Jan-91 

12-Jan-9 1 

13-Jan-91 

15-Jan-91 

15-Jan-91 

15-Jan-91 

15-Jan-91 

Unit 

108 AREFS 

345 TAS 

117 AREFS 

138 TFS 

171 AREFW 

134 AREFG 

145 AREFS 

72 AREFS 

336 AREFS 

72 AREFS 

180 TAS 

336 AREFS 

602 TACW 

706 TFS 

327 TAS 

347 TFW 

552 AWACS 

55 SRW 

67 TRW 

71 SOS 

67 SOS 

7 sos 

7 sos 

68 ARW 

Unknown 

22 ARW 

Unknown 

22 ARW 

Parent Wing 

126 AREFW 

190 AREFG 

4TFW 

171 AREFW 

134 AREFG 

160 AREFG 

434 AREFW 

452 AREFW 

434 AREFW 

139 TAG 

452 AREFW 

602 TACW 

917 TFW 

459 MAW 

347 TFW 

552 AWACW 

55 SRW 

67 TRW 

939 ARW 

39 sow 

39 sow 

39 sow 

68 ARW 

9 SRW 

22 ARW 

2 BMW 

22 ARW 

- 

Alrcraft 

10 

8 

10 

18 

8 

4 

3 

2 

2 

4 

8 

4 

6 

18 

8 

24 

2 

2 

12 

5 

4 

2 

I 

8 

2 

3 

8 

5 

Type 

Aircraft 

KC-135E 

C- 130 

KC- 135E 

FIA- 16 

KC- 135E 

KC-135E 

KC-135E 

KC-135E 

KC-135E 

KC-135E 

C- I30 

KC-135E 

OA-10 

A-I0 

C-130 

F-16 

E-3 

RC-135 

RF-4c 

HH-3E 

HC- I 30 

MC-130 

C- 130 

KC-10 

TR- I 

KC- 10 

KC- 10 

KC-I0 

Home Station 

Chicago 

Yokota 

Forbes 

Hancock 

Pittsburgh 

Mcghee Tyson 

Rickenbacker 

Grissorn 

March 

Grissom 

St Joseph 

March 

Davis Monthan 

New Orleans 

Willow Grove 

MdY 

Tinker 

Offutt 

Bergstrom 

Davis Monthan 

Raf Woodbridge 

Rhein Main 

Rhein Main 

Seymour Johnson 

Beale 

March 

Barksdale 

March 

Deployment Location 

Jeddah Sa (OWN) 

Thumrait Om (OOW 

Jeddah Sa (Om) 

A1 Kharj Sa (OEM 

Jeddah Sa (Om) 

Jeddah Sa (Om) 

Jeddah Sa (OEM) 

Jeddah Sa (OE" 

Jeddah Sa (OEM) 

Jeddah Sa (OEM) 

A1 Ain Use 

Jeddah Sa (OWN) 

King Fahd Sa (OEDF) 

King Fahd Sa (OEDF) 

Thumrait Om (OOTH) 

A1 Minhad Om (OMDM) 

Riyadh Sa (OERY) 

Riyadh Sa (OERY) 

Shaikh Isa Ba (OEDF) 

King Fahd Int'l Sa 

lncirlik 

lncirlik 

Incirlik 

Jeddah Sa (OWN) 

Jeddah Sa (OWN) 

Seeb Om (OOMS) 

Diego Garcia (FJDG) 

IDELElFDl 
Table 17 (cont’d) 

USAF Unit Deployment 

Date 

16-Jan-91 

16-Jan-91 

16-Jan-91 

16-Jan-91 

16-Jan-91 

1CLJan-91 

17-Jan-91 

17-Jan-9 1 

17-Jan-9 1 

17-Jan-91 

17-Jan-9 1 

17-Jan-9 I 

17-Jan-91 

17-Jan-9 I 

17-Jan-91 

17-Jan-91 

18-Jan-9 I 

19-Jan-9 I 

27-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

4-Feb-91 

21-Feb-91 

16-Jan-91 

17-Jan-91 

Unit 

Unknown 

21 sos 

Unknown 

101 AFRFW 

101 AFRFW 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

79 TFS 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

23 TFS 

23 TFS 

612TFS 

Unknown 

Unknown 

I66 TAG 

907 TAG 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Parent Wing 

2 BMW 

39 sow 

55 SRW 

101 AFRFW 

101 AFRFW 

Unknown 

Unknown 

55 SRW 

552 AWACW 

Unknown 

9 SRW 

416 BMW 

20 TFW 

43 ECS 

42 ECS 

32 TFG 

52 TFW 

52 TFW 

401 TFW 

379 BMW 

9 SRW 

166 TAG 

459 MAW 

26 TRW 

3 TFW(PACAF) 

Aircraft 

6 

5 

1 

2 

2 

6 

6 

1 

2 

6 

2 

2 

4 

3 

6 

5 

11 

13 

24 

10 

1 

8 

8 

6 

4 

Type 

Aircraft 

B-52G 

MH-53 

RC- 135 

KC-135E 

KC-135E 

B-52G 

B-52G 

RC- 135 

E-3 

B-52G 

U-2R 

B-52G 

EC- 130 

EF-I 1 IA 

F-l 

F-16 

F-4G 

F-16 

B-52G 

U-2R 

C-130 

RF-4C 

F-4E 

I1E 

F-15C 

C- I30 

Home Station 

Barksdale 

Raf Woodbridge 

Offutt 

Bangor 

Bangor 

Andenen Guam 

Unknown 

Offutt 

Tinker 

Diego Garcia 

Beale 

Griffss 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Wurtsmith 

Palmdale 

Wilrnington 

Rickenbacker 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Deployment Location 

Moron Spain 

lncirlik 

Riyadh Sa (OERY) 

Jeddah Sa (OWN) 

Jeddah Sa (OWN) 

[DELETED] 

Andersen Guam 

Athens Greece 

lncirlik 

[DELETED] 

Moron Spain 

lncirlik Turkey 

lncirlik Turkey 

lncirlik Turkey 

Incirlik Turkey 

Incirlik Turkey 

lncirlik Turkey 

lncirlik Turkey 

[DELETED] 

Thurnrait Om (OOTH) 

Thumrait Om (OOTH) 

lncirlik Turkey 

lncirlik Turkey 

cn 

w 
Table 17 (cont'd) 

USAF Unit Deployment 

Date 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unit 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

37 TAS 

61 TAS 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Source: 

Air- Type 

Parent Wing craft Aircraft Home Station Deployment Location 

801 PBW 21 B-52 Unknown Moron Spain 

806 PBW 8 B-52 Unknown Fairford UK 

804 ARW 15 KC-135 Unknown Incirlik Turkey 

552 AWACW 3 E-3A Unknown Incirlik Turkey 

Unknown 11 C-130H Unknown Incirlik Turkey 

Unknown 8 C-130E Unknown Incirlik Turkey 

Unknown 7 KC-I0 Unknown Malpensa Italy 

Unknown 7 KC-I0 Unknown Zaragoza Spain 

Unknown 1 KC-135 Unknown Zaragoza Spain 

Unknown 9 KC-135 Unknown Mont De Marsen 

Unknown 9 KC-135 Unknown Mildenhall UK 

Unknown 1 KC-135 Unknown Andravida Greece 

Unknown 7 KC-135 Unknown Helenikon Greece 

2 RC-135 Unknown Souda Bay 

Unknown 

"USAF Deployment Schedule" and "USCENTAF Provisional Air Divisions(U)," HQ TACIXPM, Janu
Table 18 

U.S. Army Deployment by Unit and Location 

Closing Date 

9-Aug-90 

13-Aug-90 

14-Aug-90 

17-Aug-90 

Units Closed Location Units Enroute ETA 

Army Central Advance Echelon Riyadh Deployment Ready Brigade, 82ND 12-Aug-9

(ARCENT ADVON) Division(XVIIl Airborne Corps Assault 

Command Post (first echelodead 

elements of DRB), 82ND Airborne 

Division arrived DHAHRAN) 

Deployment Ready Brigade, 82ND 

Division 

I Light PATRIOT Battery(-) 

Army Central Forward (ARCENT 

IST Brigade (+), 82ND Division 

2ND Brigade, 24TH Mechanized 

Infantry Division 

IOlST Aviation Brigade Task Force 

2-7 Air Defense Artillery Battalion (-) 

(PATRIOT) 

24TH Mechanized Division (-) 

2-7 Air Defense Artillery Battalion (-) 

(PATRIOT) 

24TH Mechanized Division (-) 

2-7 Air Defense Artillery Battalion (-) 

(PATRIOT) 

Air Sector Operations Command 

82ND Division(-) 

2-7 Air Defense Artillery Battalion (-) 

(PATRIOT) 

IOlST Air Assault Division (-) 

82ND Division (-) 

2-7 Air Defense Artillery Battalion (-) 

(PATRIOT) 

24TH Mechanized Division (-) 

2ND Brigade (+), 82ND Airborne Dhahran 

Division M) 

Army Central Forward (ARCENT Riyadh 

FWD) 

1ST Brigade (+), 82ND Division Dhahran 

13-Aug-9

13-Aug-9

14-Aug-9

17-Aug-9

28-Aug-9

23-Aug-9

18-Aug-9

29-Aug-9

23-Aug-9

30-Aug-9

20-Aug-9

22-Aug-9

22-Aug-9

25-Aug-9

12-Sep-9

24-Aug-9

30-Aug-9

3-Sep-90 
Closing Date Units Closed 

29-Aug-90 82ND Division (-) 

Table 18 (cont’d) 

U.S. Army Deployment by Unit and Location 

Location Units Enroute 

197TH Mechanized Infantry Brigade 

2-7 Air Defense Artillery Battalion (-) 

(PATRIOT) 

82ND Division (-) 

IOlST Aviation Brigade Task Force 

Air Sector Operations Command 

82ND Division (-) 

IOIST Air Assault Division (-) 

24TH Mechanized Division (-) 

82ND Division (-) 

2-7 Air Defense Artillery Battalion (-) 

(PATRIOT) 

2-7 Air Defense Artillery Battalion (-) 

(PATRIOT) 

24TH Mechanized Division (-) 

3RD Armored Cavalry Regiment 

lOlST Aviation Brigade Task Force 

2-7 Air Defense Artillery Battalion (-) 

(PATRIOT) 

24TH Mechanized Division (-) 

1 ST Cavalry Division (-) (Armor) 

3RD Armored Cavalry Regiment 

Dhahran 

2-Sep90 IOlST Aviation Brigade Task Dhahran 

Force 

8-Sep90 

IST Cavalry Division (-) (Armor) 

2-7 Air Defense Artillery Battalion (-) 

(PATRIOT) 

197TH Mechanized Infantry Brigade 

12TH Aviation Brigade Task Force 

24TH Mechanized Division (-) 

IOlST Air Assault Division (-) 

24TH Mechanized Division (-) 

IOIST Air Assault Division (-) 

King Fahd 

ETA 

8-Sep-90 

28-Aug-90 

25-Aug-90 

26-Aug-90 

27-Aug-90 

26-Aug-90 

24-Sep-90 

5-Sep-90 

29-Aug-90 

30-Aug-90 

3-Sep-90 

3-Sep-90 

2-Oct-90 

2-Sep-90 

15-Sep-90 

8-Sep-90 

28-Sep-90 

3-OCI-90 

3-0ct-90 

17-Sep-90 

18-Sep-90 

27-Sep-90 

5-&I-90 

5-Oct-90 

26-Sep-90 

30-Sep-90 

L

A

D

D

D

D

D

A

A

D

D

D

A

D

D

D

A

A

A

A

D

A

A

A

A

A

A
Closing Date Units Closed 

20-Sep-90 

23-Sep-90 

2-Oct-90 

6-Oct-90 

14-Oct-90 

22-0ct-90 

22-Oct-90 

Table 18 (cont’d) 

U.S. Army Deployment by Unit and Location 

I97TH Mechanized Infantry 

Brigade 

24TH Mechanized Division (-) 

12TH Aviation Brigade Task 

Force 

lOlST Air Assault Division (-) 

Location 

Ad Damman 

Ad Damman 

Ad Damman 

Ad Damman 

3RD Armored Cavalry Regiment Al Jubayl 

75W212TH Field Artillery (I11 Ad Damman 

Corps Artillery) 

1ST Cavalry Division (-) (Armor) Ad Damman 

30-Oct-90 8TH Psychlogical Operations Dhahran 

3-Nov-90 11TH Air Defense Artillery Dhahran 

Battalion 

Brigade (-) (PATRIOT) 

Units Enroute ETA 

1ST Cavalry Division (-) (Armor) 14-Oct-90 

24TH Mechanized Division (-) 23-Sep-90 

3RD Armored Cavalry Regiment 17-Oct-90 

IST Cavalry Division (-) (Armor) 16-Oct-90 

75TW212TH Field Artillery (In Corps 10-Oct-90 

Artillery) 

75Tw212TH Field Artillery (In Corps 16-Oct-90 

Artillery) 

12TH Aviation Brigade Task Force 

11TH Air Defense Artillery Brigade (-) 18-Oct-90 

(PATRIOT) 

3RD Armored Cavalry Regiment 13-Oct-90 

IOIST Air Assault Division (-) 4-Oct-90 

I-Oct-90 

IST Cavalry Division (-) (Armor) 20-Oct-90 

75W212TH Field Artillery (111 Corps 20-Oct-90 

Artillery) 

1 ITH Air Defense Artillery Brigade (-) 24-Oct-90 

(PATRIOT) 

1ST Cavalry Division (-) (Armor) 20-Oct-90 

1lTH Air Defense Artillery Brigade (-) 4-Nov-90 

(PATRIOT) 

1 ITH Air Defense Artillery Brigade (-) I-Nov-90 

(PATRIOT) 

11TH Air Defense Artillery Brigade (-) 3-Nov-90 

(PATRIOT) 
Closing Date Units Closed 

16-NOV-90 NBC PLT 

1 I-Dec-90 

2 I-Dec-90 

22-Dec-90 

27-Dec-90 

8-Jan-9 1 

14-Jan-91 

15-Jan-9 1 

Table 18 (cont’d) 

U.S. Army Deployment by Unit and Location 

Location 

Dhahran 

Tabuk 

2ND Armored Cavalry Regiment A1 Jubayl 

Task Force 8-43 Air Defense Ad Damman 

Artillery (PATRIOTMAWK) 

VII Corps Artillery Ad Damman 

1 ITH Aviation Brigade Ad Damman 

VIl CORPS HQ Ad Damman 

2ND Corps Support Command Ad Damman 

(COSCOM) 

Units Enroute ETA 

2ND Corps Support Command 

2ND Armored Cavalry Regiment 23-Dec-90 

2ND Armored Cavalry Regiment 10-Jan-91 

2ND Armored Cavalry Regiment 18-Dec-90 

IST Infantry Division (Mechanized) (-) 6-Jan-91 

V11 Corps Headquarters 10-Jan-91 

2ND Armored Cavalry Regiment 10-Jan-91 

I ST Armored Division 

Brigade, 2ND Armored Division 13-Jan-91 

15-Jan-9 1 3RD Armored Division 

Task Force 8-43 Air Defense Artillery 24-Dec-90 

(PATRIOTMAWK) 

2ND Armored Cavalry Regiment 20-Dec-90 

IST Infantry Division (Mechanized) (-) 

15-Jan-9 

16-Jan-91 

1 

VII Corps Artillery 27-Dec-90 

11-Jan-91 

1 ITH Aviation Brigade 26-Dec-90 

I ITH Aviation Brigade 30-Dw-90 

I ITH Aviation Brigade 15-Jan-91 

IST Infantry Division (Mechanized) (-) 22-Jan-91 

15-Jan-9 1 I ST Armored Division 

Brigade, 2ND Armored Division 20-Jan-91 

27-Jan-9 1 3RD Armored Division 

VII Corps Artillery (Last Brigade) TBD 

2-43 Air Defense Artillery Banalion TBD 
Closing Date 

18-Jan-91 

2 1 -Ian-9 1 

26-Jan-9 1 

28-Jan-9 1 

6-Feb-91 

6-Feb-91 

17-Feb-91 

2 I -Feb-9 I 

Table 18 (cont’d) 

U.S. Army Deployment by Unit and Location 

Units Closed Location 

Brigade, 2ND Armored Division Al lubayl 

1ST Armored Division Al Jubayl 

IST Infantry Division Ad Damman 

(Mechanized) (-) 

Battalion 

1-7 Air Defense Artillery Tabuk 

Battalion (-) (PATRIOT) 

3RD Armored Division Ad Damman 

VII Corps Artillery (Last Brigade) Ad Damman 

XVIil Airborne Corps Artillery Ad Damman 

2-43 Air 

(Last Brigade) 

Defense Artillery KKMC 

Units Enroute ETA 

3RD Armored Division 3-Feb-9 1 

VII Corps Artillery (Last Brigade) 13-Feb-9

2-43 Air Defense Artillery Battalion I-Feb-91 

IST Infantry Division (Mechanized) (-) 26-Ian-91 

IST Armored Division 21-Ian-91 

VII Airborne Corps Artillery (Last 16-Feb-9

Brigade) 

XVlII Airborne Corps Artillery (Last 20-Feb-91 

Brigade) 

1-7 Air Defense Artillery Battalion (-) 8-Feb-91 

(PATRIOT) 

Source: USCINC
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Allied Force Deployment 

Date CountryNnit 

Syria 

30-OC[-90 

I -NOV-90 

22-Nov-90 

27-NOV-90 

2-Dec-90 

6-Dec-90 

10-Dec-90 

2 1 -Dec-90 

3 I-Dec-90 

Notes 

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c74 
Strategic Lift Summary 

by Transportation Mode and Cargo Type 

The following table, prepared by the Transportation Command’s 

History Office from the Military Sealift Command Sealift Summary 

Report and U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) situation reports, summarizes the monthly movement of cargo and passengers by 

airlift and sealift during the Gulf War. It is current as of March 10, 1991. 

Two routes for strategic airlift were in operation: Desert Express and 

European Desert Express. In late October, with 200,000 U.S. military 

personnel in the theater, the Military Airlift Command at the direction of 

USTRANSCOM’S indicated a special airlift operation named “Desert Express 

” to provide daily delivery air of spare parts considered absolutely crucial 

to the war effort. This was a new concept of airlift operations that involved regularly scheduled, dedicated aircraft for daily delivery. European 

Desert Express was a similar operation that originated in Europe rather 

than the continental United States. Aircraft departed Ramstein and picked 

up cargo at Rhein Main Air Base once daily, seven days a week. 

The table depicts an impressive effort to ship personnel and cargo 

both from the continental United States and Europe to the Gulf area. 

Particularly notable is the airlift and sealift during the month of January 

when more than 130,000 passengers and 700,000 short tons of cargo were 

shipped. This effort obviously required significant mobilization of transportation means, planning, and management. Note also that significant 

amounts of petroleum, oil, and lubricants had to be shipped to the theater, 

despite it being a major worldwide source of oil. 

To use the following table, please note: 

1. Desert Express and European Express include both 9AU and 

9BU cargo. “9AU” and “9BU” are project codes designating 

cargo highest priority over all other peacetime requirements. 

“9AU” was the code for Desert Shield and “9BU” was the corresponding code for Desert Storm. 

2. Sealift unit cargo includes ammunition. 

3. Airlift figures for August are as of 4 September 1990. 

4. March figures are for 1-10 March 1991 only. 

75 
Table 20 

Gulf War Strategic Lift Summary by Transportation Mode and Cargo Type 

(as of 10 March 1991) 

Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb 

Airlift 

Unit Cargo in Short Tons 46,946 49,738 33,781 9,663 52,045 80,903 52,009 

Sustainment in short Tons - 19,142 20,512 34,028 38,064 36,372 42,611 

Desen Express in Short 

Tons - - 2 235 399 580 637 

European Express in 

Short Tons - - - - 375 488 442 

Passengers 67,263 60,476 51,154 20,553 105,413 132,095 45,562 

Sealift 

Unit Cargo in Short Tons 253,023 252,013 326,930 206,416 356.025 721,281 297,888 

Petrolium, Oil, Lubricants 

in Short Tons 333,640 508,534 5 17,038 1,011,243 894,061 1,088,825 1,336,807 

Passengers 315 681 436 186 465 516 147 

Tons - - 78,059 58,073 113,651 198,006 183,779 

Mar Total 

9,831 334,916 

14,396 205,125 

213 2,066 

136 1,441 

18,204 500.720 -> 

27,210 2,440,786 

69,941 701,509 } 

412,858 6,103,006 

12 2,758 

Air & Sea Totals: 

Source: 

USTRANSCOM "MSC Lif
Intertheater Airlift 

The following table details the inter-theater (strategic) airlift to the 

theater by carrier. The bulk of the military strategic airlift was carried by 

USAF C-5 and C-141 transports. The numbers in the table reflect airlift 

“missions” rather than “sorties,” the term most often used in this report 

for aircraft operations. In airlift parlance, the term sortie is related to the 

aircraft and refers to a takeoff, flight, and landing; a C-141 making the 

trip Charleston--Lajes--Rhein Main--Cairo--Dhahran would have made 

four sorties. The term mission, however, is related to the final destination 

of the cargo, and how many missions are logged was determined by the 

cargo status. The C-141 that left Charleston with the cargo for Dhahran, 

and made several intermediate stops to refuel, pick up passengers, etc. 

still completed only one mission. Mission totals are used as the unit of 

measure in accordance with the airlift system’s reporting conventions 

because the intent of this table is to reflect the movement of cargo to a 

final destination. 

The data in the table were extracted from the USTRANSCOM situation 

reports for Desert Shield. As each report contains the data for the previous day, so the one dated “0604002 Jan 91” actually contains the data for 

operations conducted on 5 January. 

In a number of cases, the totals to date were incorrectly computed. 

Whenever possible the true values have been reconstructed and tabulated. 

Airlift information was not available in the SITREP for October 27 

because of software upgrades to the Military Airlift Command Global 

Decision Support System. The following day’s situation report contains 

cumulative data that includes the activity for this day. From this cumulative data the entries for October 27 were calculated. 

The “to date” totals in this chart do not necessarily agree with those 

in the SITREPs. The “first available” totals were assumed to be correct 

and then added the reported daily activity. The September 2 data was 

derived from the preceding and following entries. 

77 
Tablc 21 

U.S. Cummulative Strategic Airlift hlissions 

at Weekly Intervals 

Dale C-5 C-141 C-0 KC-10 Civil 

3 1 -Aug-90 

7-Sep-90 

14-Sep-90 

2 I -Sep-90 

28-Sep-90 

5-Oct-90 

12-0ct-90 

19-Oct-90 

27 -0ct-90 

3-NOV-90 

10-NOV-90 

17-NOV-90 

25-NOV-90 

2-Dec-90 

9-Dec-90 

16-Dec-90 

24-Dec-90 

3 I -Dec-90 

7-Jan-91 

21-Jan-91 

2-Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-9 1 

19-Feb-9 1 

14-Jan-91 

415 1,041 - 

544 1.263 - 

679 1.527 - 

776 1,784 - 

861 1,965 - 

948 2,101 - 

1,040 2,278 - 

1.137 2.458 - 

1,234 2.599 - 

1,331 2,705 - 

1,407 2.843 - 

1.540 2,996 - 

1.646 3.142 - 

1,790 3,386 - 

1,943 3,688 - 

2.123 4,040 - 

2,327 4,435 - 

2.481 4,794 - 

2.603 5.115 24 

2.769 5.485 40 

2,966 5,895 75 

3,187 6,290 YO 

3,342 6,693 99 

3.467 7.037 99 

17 19s 

28 27 I 

48 3.57 

72 429 

93 494 

111 560 

121 630 

132 700 

I44 7.55 

164 x34 

174 SY2 

183 96 I 

19s 1,046 

216 1.164 

244 1.312 

281 1.4~8 

154 796 

310 1.(106 

333 1.704 

340 I.OR9 

340 2.0~9 

340 2.473 

340 2.?X(, 

340 2.~7 

Total 

1,668 

2,106 

2,611 

3,061 

3,413 

3,720 

4,069 

4,427 

4,732 

4,986 

5,248 

5,602 

5,932 

6,417 

7,011 

7,719 

8,501 

9,191 

9,839 

10,573 

11,375 

12,193 

12,947 

13,610 

Source: USClNCTllANS SlTREPs (S) 

78 
Strategic Airlift Summary by Aircraft Type 

The following table presents the monthly totals of airlift missions 

flown, cargo shipped, and passengers transported to the theater during the 

eight month period August 1990 - March 1991 by various airlift assets of 

the U.S. Transportation Command and the civilian sector. The C-9's relatively small contribution was not included in this table.' 

This table was prepared by the Transportation Command's History 

Office using the MAC Military Airlift Integrated Reporting System database; it does not always agree with the information contained in the 

USCINCTRANSCOM situation reports. The flow of cargo originated mainly 

in the continental United States and moved via Desert Express. Some 

cargo was also airlifted from Europe via European Desert Express. The 

data in the table are tabulated as of March 10, 1991. 

The table shows the relative role played by various strategic airlift 

aircraft as well as the contribution of civilian carriers. The commercial 

carriers contributed primarily in transporting personnel, but they also 

matched in cargo that of the C-141. The relatively larger number of 

sorties recorded by the C-141 is explained by the stops it made on the 

way to the theater, with each such leg in the trip counted as a sortie. 

Thus, the commercial planes made fewer stops, flying usually directly to 

the theater. The C-5 airlifted both cargo and personnel on a par with the 

c-141. 

Note the use of the following abbreviations: aircraft (NC); Desert 

ShieldDesert Storm (DWDS); Desert Express (DE); and, European Desert 

Express. The symbol ''-" means "not applicable." The source table gives 

1,444 as the number of C-141 missions for December and it was adjusted 

it to 1,400 missions, which corrects five discrepancies that would have 

otherwise occurred in totals and subtotals. The March figures refer only 

to the period I - 10 March. 

'For an explanation of the difference between airlift missions and 

sorties see Intertheater Airlift, p 77. 

79 
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0 

Table 22 

Strategic Airlift Summary by Aircraft Type 

(as of 10 March 1991) 

Aircraft Type 

C-141 DSDS 

C-141 DE 

C-141 EE 

C-141 subTotal 

C-5 

KC-10 

Civilian 

Total 

Total 

Total 

Category 

Missions 

Short Tons 

Passengers 

Missions 

Short Tons 

Passengers 

Missions 

Short Tons 

Passengers 

Missions 

Short Tons 

Passengers 

Missions 

Short Tons 

Passengers 

Missions 

Short Tons 

Passengers 

Missions 

Short Tons 

Passengers 

Misslons 

Short Tons 

Passengers 

Aug 

996 

19,663 

19,353 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

996 

19,663 

19,353 

417 

23,437 

20,956 

17 

407 

102 

198 

8,948 

32,559 

1,628 

52,455 

72,970 

Sep Oct Nov DW 

983 69 1 727 1,400 

18,772 12,445 12,519 26,147 

7,860 2,138 4,041 18,988 

- 2 30 31 

- 2 235 399 

983 693 757 1,455 

18,772 12,447 12,754 26.92 1 

7,860 2,138 4,041 18,988 

510 438 424 574 

31,698 25,895 21,945 34,335 

13,259 7,753 3,138 13,541 

89 58 49 120 

3,491 1,816 1,586 3,520 

112 102 141 519 

305 259 237 577 

14,001 10,727 9,362 27,425 

37.274 39.779 13, I I I 85, I26 

1,887 1,448 1,467 2,726 

67,962 50,885 45,647 92,201 

58,505 49,772 20,431 118,174 

Jan 

1,674 

32,398 

28,664 

33 

5 80 

- 

31 

488 

- 

1,738 

33,466 

28,664 

697 

43,108 

16,443 

46 

1,309 

135 

793 

33,502 

69.874 

3f74 

111,385 

115,116 

Fe b 

1,533 

29,434 

6,661 

29 

637 

- 

28 

442 

- 

1,590 

30,513 

6,66 1 

585 

34,035 

8,133 

0 

0 

0 

807 

33,603 

29,699 

2,982 

98,151 

44,493 

M

4,

5.

4,

5,

7,

1

7.

13

20,

20,

Source: MAlRS Datnbnse (MACOSIDO
U.S. Airlift Shipment 

The following table presents the shipment by air of passengers, 

resupply/sustainment cargo, and cargo by the U.S. Transportation Command each week and to date totals. All cargos are in short tons. 

The data was derived from the USCINCTRANSCOM situation reports. 

Linearly extrapolated or interpolated values were used when SITREP data 

not available. That was the case for the following dates: 31 Aug 90, 22 

Dec 90; 2 Feb 91; and, 9 Feb 91. 

The date for any entry represents “on day dd-mm-yy Zulu” and the 

data for this date would be found in the situation report for the following 

day. For instance, the data for 5-Jan-91 would appear in the situation 

report (SITREP) dated “060400 Jan 91 .” 

81 
Table 23 

U.S. Airlift Shipment 

Resupply1 

Sustainment 

Date Cargo 

24-Aug-90 

31-Aug-90 

7-Sep-90 

14-Sep-90 

2 1 -Sep-90 

28-Sep90 

5-Oct-90 

12-Oct-90 

19-Oct-90 

26-Oct-90 

2-NOV-90 

9-Nov-90 

16-Nov-90 

I -Dec-90 

8-Dec-90 

15-Dec-90 

22-Dec-90 

29-Dec-90 

5-Jan-91 

12-Jan-91 

19-Jan-91 

26-Jan-91 

2-Feb-91 

9-Feb-91 

16-Feb-91 

23-Feb-9 1 

24-NOV-90 

- 

- 3,688 

3,373 

3,966 

6,029 

5,177 

3,961 

4,788 

3.805 

5,437 

8,558 

10.225 

10,052 

8.141 

8,539 

8,671 

9.355 

6,306 

6,254 

6.454 

10,771 

6,726 

15,883 

9,196 

10,440 

- 

Passengers Cargo 

21,554 11,428 

17,206 12,443 

10,635 23,165 

29,119 24,210 

12,009 13,453 

12,967 1 1.54 I 

14,454 14,669 

14.699 18,310 

7,500 4,942 

5,880 8,402 

7.056 9,418 

6,834 11,030 

4,417 12.104 

2,568 12.563 

14,390 22,562 

19,149 17.773 

25.952 24,820 

34,680 16,899 

47,137 26,647 

35,379 22,841 

26,275 24.064 

22,509 28,832 

15.064 26,886 

14,726 27,091 

13,110 25,576 

11,060 22,810 

Resupply1 

Sustainment 

Cargo 

- 

- 6,188 

9,876 

13,249 

17,215 

23.244 

28.421 

32,382 

37,170 

40,975 

46.4 12 

54.970 

65, 195 

75.247 

83,388 

9 1,927 

100,598 

109,953 

1 16.259 

1223 13 

128,967 

139,738 

146,464 

162,347 

172,143 

182,583 

Passengers 

to Date 

34.207 

55,761 

12,967 

83,602 

112,721 

124,730 

137,697 

152,151 

166.850 

174.350 

180,230 

181,286 

194,120 

198,537 

201,105 

215,495 

234,644 

260.596 

295,276 

342.4 13 

377,792 

404,067 

426,576 

44 1,640 

456,366 

469,476 

480,536 

Cargo 

to Date 

29,475 

40,903 

53,346 

76,s 1 I 

100,721 

114.174 

125.71 5 

140.384 

158,694 

163,636 

172,038 

181.456 

192,486 

204,590 

217,153 

239,715 

257,488 

282,308 

299,207 

325,854 

348,695 

372,759 

401 39 1 

428,477 

455,568 

48 I, 144 

503,954 

Source: USCINCTRANS SITREPs (S) 

82 
Gulf War Airlift by Civilian Air Carriers 

(as of 31 March 1991) 

The following table presents the monthly contribution of various U.S. 

civilian air carriers to the airlift of cargo and passengers to the theater. 

The data in the table were compiled by U.S. Transportation Command History Office from the Military Airlift Integrated Reporting System Database and published in February 1992. It is in some disagreement with the data presented in Table 27 for the months of January and 

March. The discrepancy in the number of missions for January can be 

explained by the confusion between “sortie” and “mission” and a later 

reevaluation of the actual flights made. The March discrepancies reflect 

inclusion of more days in March. 

Note that the August cargo total (88,950) in the source table was 

clearly a large error. The correct computed total (8,950) has been used 

in the table. Also, the January cargo total in the source table (33,471) is 

incorrect. The actual total (33,501) is used in the table, which prevents 

an error of 30 in the cargo grand total. 

83 
Type Category 

Boeing 707 Missions 

Short Tons 

Passengers 

Boeing 727 Missions 

Short Tons 

Passengers 

Boeing 747 Missions 

Short Tons 

Passengers 

Boeing 757 Missions 

Short Tons 

Passengers 

Boeing 767 Missions 

Short Tons 

Passengers 

L-loo Missions 

Short Tons 

Passengers 

Lockheed Missions 

L-1011 ShortTons 

Passengers 

Douglas Missions 

DC-8 Short Tons 

Passengers 

Douglas Missions 

DC-I0 ShortTons 

Passengers 

Table 24 

Gulf War Airlift by Civilian Air C:irriers 

(as of 31 March 1991) 

Total MLsslons 198 301 259 236 577 408 807 81s 3,(,04 

Total Short Tom 8,950 14,981 10,727 10.337 27t42S 32SO1 33,605 3I,hI,$ 171,170 

Total Passengers 32,559 37,310 39,779 13,175 85,126 69.S74 29,699 91.9W 40~+450 

84 
Donated Airlift in the Gulf War 

(as of 31 March 1991) 

The following table enumerates airlift missions and cost contributes 

by various nations in the Gulf War. These nations donated airlift flights 

by compensating the camer for the flown mission. 

The data in the table was prepared by U.S. Transportation Command 

/History Office and Transportation Command Comptroller (TCIAC) and 

published in February 1992. It was derived from TUAC Donated Foreign 

Lift Documents. 

Note that the November “Missions” figure for Japan (1 3) and “Missions” total (20) include 5 missions performed by the Government of 

Japan transporting their own cargo into the theater. 

85 
86 
Sealift Cargo Movement 

The following table lists at weekly intervals the total cargo (in measurement tons) and the total number of personnel that were shipped by 

sea during the Gulf War. Note that a ’measurement ton’ or ’freight ton’ 

is a unit of carrying capacity of ships, usually equal to 40 cubic feet. 

The data was extracted from the U.S. Transportation Command (Aug 

90 to Sep 90) and U.S. Commander-in-Chief Transportation Command 

(Oct 90 to Feb 91) SITREPs for Desert Shield and Desert Storm. The date 

for any entry should be considered to mean “on day dd-mm-yy Zulu” 

and the data for this date would be found in the SITREP for the following 

day. 

87 
Date 

3-Sep-90 

1 O-Sep-90 

17-Sep-90 

24-Sep-90 

1 -0ct-90 

8-Oct-90 

15-Oct-90 

22-Oct-90 

29-Oct-90 

5-NOV-90 

I 2-NOV-90 

I 9-NOV-90 

26-NOV-90 

3-Dec-90 

17-Dec-90 

24-Dec-90 

7-Jan-91 

14-Jan-9 I 

21-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

1 O-Da-90 

3 1 -Dec-90 

4-Feb-9 1 

1 1 -F~b-9 1 

18-Fcb-91 

Table 26 

Sealift Cargo Movement 

Personnel 

412 

672 

797 

933 

998 

1,107 

,I 80 

,250 

,406 

,453 

,493 

,570 

1,606 

1,618 

1,674 

1,745 

1,971 

2,083 

2,192 

2,406 

2,5 17 

2,595 

2,630 

2,659 

2.,7 14 

Cargo 

96,121 

183,639 

336,747 

447,379 

572,165 

803,956 

1,040,341 

1,290,989 

1,569,591 

1,785,529 

1,885,370 

2,073.76 1 

2,133,482 

2,218,736 

2,367,873 

2,622,532 

2,843,642 

3,123.728 

3,476,878 

4,046,080 

4,553,431 

4,886,055 

5,084,460 

5,295,184 

5,547,335 

Sources: USTRANSCOM SITREPs (Aug-90 to Sep-90) (SMF) and 

USCINCTRANS SlTREPs (Oct-90 to Feb-91) (SMF) 

88 
Strategic Sealift of Unit Equipment by Shipping Source 

(as of 10 March 1991) 

The following table presents the monthly cargo shipped by sea using: 

Fast Sealift Support (FSs), Afloat Prepositioning Ships (APS), Maritime 

Prepositioning Ships (MPS), Ready Reserve Fleet (RRF), and commercial 

sea shipment assets. 

The table was prepared by the U.S. Transportation Command History 

Office using the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Lift Summary Reports. 

The table depicts the importance of the Ready Reserve Fleet and 

Allied shipping assets for the sealift. The month of January stands out as 

one in which the sea shipment more than doubled those of the other 

months. 

Note that “STONS %” in the table indicates the percentage that the 

given shipping source’s unit equipment tonnage represents of the total 

unit equipment tonnage. March figures are tabulated for 1-10 March only. 

U.S.-flag square footage figure for March was unavailable. 

Several incorrectly rounded percentages in the original source have 

been corrected as well. Note that, because of rounding, percentage totals 

may not add to 100.00%. 

89 
Table 27 

Strategic Sealift of Unit Equipment by Shipping Source 

(as of 10 March 1991) 

Shipping Source 

Fast Sealift Ship (FSS) 

Afloat Prepositioning 

Ship(APS) 

Maritime Prepositioning 

Ship (MPS) 

Ready Reserve Fleet (RRF) 

US. Flag Ships 

Allied Ships 

Total 

Total 

Total 

Total 

Short Tons 

Short Tons % 

Sq Ft 

Voyages 

Short Tons 

Short Tons % 

Sq Ft 

Voyages 

Short Tons 

Short Tons % 

Sq Ft 

Voyages 

Short Tons 

Short Tons % 

Sq Ft 

Voyages 

Short Tons 

Short Tons % 

Sq Ft 

Voyages 

Short Tons 

Short Tons % 

Sq Ft 

Voyages 

56,009 

(22.1%) 

591,121 

5 

101,687 

(40.2%) 

889.885 

8 

95,327 

(37.7%) 

1,200,000 

8 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

SeP 

35,315 

(14.0%) 

407, I63 

3 

11,491 

(4.6%) 

82,270 

3 

10,400 

(4.1%) 

150,000 

1 

123,046 

(48.8%) 

1,576,225 

18 

55,006 

(21.8%) 

499,599 

7 

16,755 

(6.7%) 

269,956 

5 

Oct Nov 

67.51 I 37,110 

(20.7%) (18.0%) 

938,663 715,485 

6 5 

- 25.270 

- (12.2%) 

- 212,565 

- 3 

26,345 19.2% 

(8.1%) (9.4%) 

343,998 351,170 

3 3 

103,649 76,138 

(31.7%) (36.9%) 

1.65 1,454 949,008 

20 12 

38,262 15,441 

(1 1.7%) (7.5%) 

587,329 298,606 

10 3 

91,163 33,161 

(27.9%) (16.1%) 

1,776,868 527.4% 

32 10 

Dec 

45,954 

(12.9%) 

888,324 

6 

- 

- 

- 

- 

73.5 13 

(20.7%) 

890,135 

7 

112,959 

(3 1.7%) 

1,373.05 1 

22 

38,599 

(10.8%) 

810,474 

12 

85,000 

(23.9%) 

1,596.3 I3 

29 

Jan 

61,410 

(8.5%) 

71 1,335 3

5 

33,313 

(4.6%) (

289,129 1

3 

20,043 

(2.8%) 

380,526 2

2 

195,074 

(27.1%) (

2,309,576 1,0

35 

124,622 

(17.3%) (

1,273,108 4

19 

286,819 1

(39.8%) (

4,209,090 1,4

86 

356,025 721,281 2

5,558,297 9,172,764 3,6

76 150 

(100%) (look) (

Source: USTRANS
Donated Sealift in the Gulf War 

(as of 31 March 1991) 

The following table enumerates sealift missions and cost of various 

nations in the Gulf War. These nations donated sealift transport by compensating the carrier for the mission. 

The data in the table was prepared by U.S. Transportation Command 

/History Office and Transportation Command Comptroller (TUAC) and 

published in February 1992. It was derived from TUAC Donated Foreign 

Lift Documents. 

Note that Denmark sea days for October, November, March, and total 

columns are marked in the source table as “Space Available on Ships .” 

91 
Table 28 

Donated Sealift in the Gulf War 

(as of 31 March 1991) 

Nation Category Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar 

S. Korea Seq Days 17 31 30 60 62 77 93 

$ Value 809,090 809,090 809,090 1,659,090 1,659,090 2,425,757 2,425,757 1

Japan Sea Days -- 61 90 92 93 84 _- 

$ Value 1,745,000 6,010,555 5,816.667 6,010,555 6,010.555 5,428,889 3,877,779 3

Kuwait Sea Days 32 62 60 62 155 172 178 

$ Value 865,200 1,500,400 1,452,000 1,500,400 4,755,400 5,236,000 5,319,600 2

Denmark Sea Days __ __ -- -- $ Value -- 788,400 213,800 __ -- -- 4,942,931 

Total Sea Days 49 154 180 214 310 333 271 

$ Value 3,419290 9,108,445 8,291,551 9,170,045 12,425,045 13,090,646 16,566,06/ 7

Source: USTRANSCOM TCAC Donated Foreign Lift D
Aeromedical Evacuation in the Gulf War 

The following table lists on a monthly basis various types of patients 

evacuated tactically or strategically in Desert ShieldDesert Storm. They 

numbers include patients that were carried on commercial, active duty, reserve, strategic, and tactical aircraft as of March 10, 1992. 

The U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) situation reports 

the number of litter or ambulatory patients evacuated by air from their 

units. The evacuation was tactical when the destination was a medical 

facility in theater (C-130s were used) or strategic if the destination was 

Europe or the continental United States (C-141s were used) via points in 

Europe. 

The data in the table were derived from summaries prepared by US. 

Transportation Command History Office from the their situation reports. 

Many of the reported totals in the USTRANSCOM reports were found to be 

in error or to contain significant discrepancies between their data and the 

History Office summeries. Consequently, the U.S. Transportation Command History Office amended the numbers in the U.S. Transportation 

Command situation reports. 

93 
W 

P 

Date 

Aug-90 

Sep-90 

Oct-90 

NOV-90 

Dec-90 

Feb-9 1 

Jan-9 1 

Mar-91 

Table 29 

Aeromedical Evacuation in the Gulf War 

(Patients Transported as of 10 March 1991) 

Persian Gulf 

Litter Ambulatory 

92 247 

99 310 

86 303 

129 377 

270 550 

324 410 

600 227 

- - 

Persian Gulf to Europe 

Litter Ambulatory 

181 346 

214 400 

277 395 

304 503 

414 818 

725 890 

567 507 

- - 

Total 1,600 2,424 2,682 3,859 

Europe to CON

Litter Ambul

89 

77 

170 

154 

483 

446 

336 

- 

Source: USTRANSCOM History O
Ceiling on Reserve Call-up 

The following table presents the authorized ceilings on reserve callup. 

The importance of the reserve callup vehicle can be seen from their percent of maximum troop strength, reaching for some Services near 30 

percent, and the fact that relatively few volunteered for active duty. U.S. 

Reserves who volunteered for active duty counted about 5,000 and were 

distributed among Army National Guard-3,336; Army Reserve-1,430; 

Naval Reserve-1 5; Marine Corps Reserve-3; Air National Guard-230; 

and Air Force Reserve-54 (Total of 5,068). This, however, is misleading. 

Federal law mandates that reservist who are involuntarily recalled are 

given reemployment rights. Those that volunteer, officially, are not so 

protected. In reality, reservist in large numbers “Volunteered” to their 

respective military manning agencies but were given “Involuntary” recalls. 

The information in the table was derived from publications of the 

Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress. 

95 
Table 30 

Authorized Ceiling on Reserve Call Up 

250,000 

2 0 0,o 0 0 

150,000 

100,000 

50,000 

0 

1 0 23-Aug-90 I 

USA USN USMC , USAF Coast 

Guard 

Dale USA USN USMC USAF Coast Guard Total 

14-Nov-90 80,000 ' 10,000 15,OOO 20,000 1,250 126,250 

1-Dee-90 115.000 30,000 23,000 20,000 1,250 189,250 

19-Jan-91 220,000 44,000 44.000 52.000 1.250 361,250 

2.4-Jan-91 220.000 44,000 44.000 52,000 5.000 365,000 

23-AUK-90 25,000 6,300 3,000 14,500 1,250 50,050 

k of 29% 8% 15% 20% - 20% 

Source: Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress 

96 
Reserves 

Section 673b of Title 10 (US. Code) authorizes the President to have 

200,000 Selected Reserve Units and Individuals - a component of the 

Ready Reserve - ordered to active duty without Congressional consent 

for not more than 90 days in order to supplement active forces for any 

operational missions. An additional 90-day extension is also possible, in 

the event of a Presidential determination that such an extension is warranted. A declaration of a national emergency is not required, and the 

200,000-person limit represents a bound on the number of Selected 

Reservists permitted to be “active” at any given time, not on the total 

number of Selected Reservists that can be called to active duty in the 

course of a crisis or war. 

The President holds broader authority to call up reserve forces from 

Section 673 of Title 10, compared with the powers granted under Section 

673b above. Section 673 allows 1,000,000 units and individuals of the 

Ready Reserve to be called to active duty without Congressional consent 

for not more than 2 years. A declaration of a national emergency is, 

however, required to invoke these broader powers. 

The following tables display the phased call-up of reserve forces. On 

23 August 1990 Section 673b was invoked, authorizing, at first, the 

call-up of no more than 48,800 reservists, not including Coast Guard 

elements. Subsequently, on 14 November and 1 December the ceiling 

was raised to 125,000 and 188,000 persons respectively - still within the 

authority granted by Section 673b. On 18 January 1991, President Bush 

invoked the broader powers of Section 673; a declaration of a national 

emergency had already been made in August 1990, in line with the 

implementation of UN-sponsored economic sanctions on Iraq. The 

following day, the Secretary of Defense increased the ceiling on reserve 

call-ups to 360,000 persons. 

97 
Mobilized Unit 

8-Aug-90 72 AES 

24-Aug-90 732 MAS 

24-Aug-90 756 MAS 

25-Aug-90 337 MAS 

30-Aug-90 68 MAS 

31-Aug-90 301 MAS 

31-Aug-90 326 MAS 

4-Sep-90 3 12 MAS 

4-Sep-90 709 MAS 

9-Sep-90 97 MAS 

9-Sep-90 335 MAS 

9-Sep-90 701 MAS 

10-Sep-90 708 MAS 

20-Sep-90 446 PCAMS 

21-Sep-90 315 PCAMS 

21-Sep-90 349 MAWMA 

21-Sep-90 512 PCAMS 

2 1 -Sep-90 5 14 PCAMS 

25-Sep-90 32 AEG 

4-Oct-90 63 TAS 

4-0ct-90 328 TAS 

Table 31 

U.S. Air Force Reserve Units in the Gulf War 

Unit Type 

Aeromedical Evacuation 

Squadron 

Strategic Airlift 

Strategic Airlift 

Strategic Airlift 

Strategic Airlift 

Strategic Airlift 

Strategic Airlift 

Strategic Airlift 

Strategic Airlift 

Strategic Airlift 

Strategic Airlift 

Strategic Airlift 

Strategic Airlift 

Provisional CAMS 

Provisional CAMS 

Provisional CAMS 

Provisional CAMS 

Provisional CAMS 

Aeromedical Evacuation 

Group 

Tactical Airlift 

Tactical Airlift 

Home Station 

McGuire AFB, NJ 

McGuire AFB. NJ 

Andrews AFB, MD 

Westover AFB, MA 

Kelly AFB, TX 

Travis AFB, CA 

Dover AFB, DE 

Travis AFB, CA 

Dover AFB, DE 

McChord AFB. WA 

McGuire AFB, NJ 

Charleston AFB, SC 

Travis AFB, CA 

McChord AFB, WA 

Charleston AFB. SC 

Travis AFB, CA 

Dover AFB, DE 

McGuire AFB, NJ 

Kelly AFB. TX 

Selfridge AGB, MI 

Niagara Falls IAP, NY 

Personnel 

169 

200 

149 

183 

198 

208 

213 

212 

213 

228 

190 

218 

194 

57 

228 

2 

297 

328 

226 

77 

84 

Gaining 

Command Deployment Locstio

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

AOR 

McGuire AFB 

Andrews AFB 

Westover AFB 

Kelly AFB 

Travis AFB 

Dover AFB 

Travis AFB 

Dover AFB 

McChord AFB 

McGuire AFB 

Charleston AFB 

Travis AFB 

McChord AFB 

Charleston AFB 

Travis AFB 

Dover AFB 

McGuire AFB 

MAC AOREUCOM 

MAC AOR 

MAC AOR 

4-Oct-90 914 CAMS Consolidated Aircraft 

4-Oct-90 927 MS Medical Squadron Selfridge AGB, MI 60 MAC AOIUUWCONUS 

4-Oct-90 23 APSS 

Maintenance 

Aeromedical Patient 

Sq Niagara Falls IAP, NY 106 MAC AOR 

Staging Squadron Griffiss AFB, NY 101 MAC AOR 
Mobilized Unlt 

4-0ct-90 70 AES 

4-Oct-90 30 MAPS 

4-Oct-90 914 CSS 

4-Oct-90 927 CSS 

2-Nov-90 37 AEG 

1 8-NOV-90 46 APS 

26-NOV-90 72 APS 

27-Nov-90 76 MAPS 

27-Nov-90 36 APS 

1-Dec-90 92 APS 

27-NOV-90 38 APS 

3-DK-90 439 AMS 

3-Dec-90 439 FMS 

3-Dec-90 439 OMS 

3-Dec-90 439 CLI 

3-Dw-90 439 CES 

3-Dec-90 42 APS 

3-Dec-90 439 SPS 

3-Dec-90 439 CSG 

W 

\o 

Table 31 (cont’d) 

U.S. Air Force Reserve Units in the Gulf War 

Unit Type Home Station 

Aeromedical Evacuation 

Squadron Niagara Falls IAP, NY 

Mobile Aerial Support 

Squadron Niagara Falls IAP, NY 

Combat Support Squadron 

Niagara Falls IAP, NY 

Combat Support Squadron 

Selfridge AGB. MI 

Aeromedical Evacuation 

Group 

Aerial Port Squadron 

Aerial Port Squadron 

Mobile Aerial Suppon 

Squadron 

Aerial Port Squadron 

Aerial Port Squadron 

Aerial Port Squadron 

Avionics Maintenance 

Squadron 

Field Maintenance 

Squadron 

Organizational 

Maintenance Squadron 

USAF Clinic 

Civil Engineering 

Squadron 

Aerial Port Squadron 

MacDill AFB, FL 

Dover AFB, DE 

Tinker AFB. OK 

Youngstown MAP, OH 

McChord AFB, WA 

Charleston Am. SC 

Wyoming Valley, PA 

Westover AFB, MA 

Westover AFB, MA 

Westover AFB, MA 

Westover AFB. MA 

Westover AFB, MA 

Westover AFB. MA 

Security Police Squadron Westaver AM, MA 

Combat Support Group Westover AFB, MA 

Gaining 

Personnel Command Deployment Loca~

61 

I 

17 

6 

289 

I28 

114 

122 

128 

131 

126 

107 

28 1 

193 

59 

106 

68 

73 

143 

MAC 

MAC 

AFRES 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

AFRES 

AFRES 

AOREUCOWCONU

AOFUCONUS 

AOR 

AOREUCOM 

Dover AFB/AOR 

CONUS 

Ramstein AFB 

AOREUCOM 

AOR 

Dover AFBIAOR 

Westover AFB 

Westover AFB 

Westover AFB 

Westover AFB 

Westover AFB 

Westover AFB 

Westover AFB 
w 

0 

0 

Mobilized Unit 

4-DK-90 439 MAW 

6-Dec-90 301 CES 

6-Dec-90 4 19 CES 

6-Dec-90 909 CES 

6-Dec-90 944 CES 

7-D~c-90 9 17 CES 

8-DK-90 3 15 CES 

8-Dec-90 349 CES 

8-Dec-90 5 12 CES 

8-DK-90 915 CES 

8-Dw-90 932 CES 

8-Dw-90 933 CES 

9-Dec-90 922 CES 

9-DK-90 940 CES 

10-D~c-90 452 CES 

Table 31 (cont’d) 

U.S. Air Force Reserve Units in the Gulf War 

Unit Type 

Numbered Air Force 

Civil Engineering 

Squadron 

Civil Engineering 

Squadron 

Civil Engineering 

Squadron 

Civil Engineering 

Squadron 

Civil Engineering 

Squadron 

Civil Engineering 

Squadron 

Civil Engineering 

Squadron 

Civil Engineering 

Squadron 

Civil Engineering 

Squadron 

Civil Engineering 

Squadron 

Civil Engineering 

Squadron 

Civil Engineering 

Squadron 

Civil Engineering 

Squadron 

Civil Engineering 

Squadron 

Home Station 

Westover AFB, MA 

Carswell AFB, TX 

Hill AFB. UT 

Langley AFB, VA 

Luke AFB, AZ 

Barksdale AFB, LA 

Charleston AFB, SC 

Travis AFB, CA 

Dover AFB, DE 

Pope AFB, NC 

Scott AFB, IL 

Griffiss AFB, NY 

Offutt AFB. NE 

Mather AFB, CA 

March AFB, CA 

Gaining 

Personnel Command Deployment Location 

135 

30 

40 

20 

24 

51 

41 

42 

24 

91 

87 

6 

24 

38 

42 

MAC 

TAC 

TAC 

TAC 

TAC 

TAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

SAC 

SAC 

SAC 

SAC 

Westover AFB 

Carswell AFEi 

CONUS 

Langley AFB 

Luke AFB 

Barksdale AFB 

Charleston AFB 

COWS 

Dover AFB 

Pope AFB 

CONUS 

COWS 

CONUS 

COWS 

COWS 
Table 31 (cont’d) 

U.S. Air Force Reserve Units in the Gulf War 

Gaining 

Command Deployment Location Mobilized Unit 

10-Dec-90 9 16 CES 

Unit Type 

Civil Engineering 

Squadron 

Medical Squadron 

Aeromedical Patient 

Staging Squadron 

Aerial Port Squadron 

Consolidated Aircraft 

Maintenance Sq 

Aerial Refueling 

Aerial Refueling 

Home Station 

Seymour-Johnson AFB, 

NC 

Willow Grove ARF, PA 

Personnel 

38 

58 

SAC CONUS 

MAC AOR 

14-Dec-90 913 MS 

14-Dec-90 42 APSS 

Norton AFB, CA 

McGuire AFB, NJ 

113 

138 

MAC AOR 

MAC McGuire AFBIAOR 

16-Dec-90 35 APS 

17-Dec-90 434 CAMS 

Grissom AFB, OH 

Grissom Am, IN 

Seymour-Johnson Am, 

NC 

143 

61 

SAC AOR 

SAC AORlWorldwide 20-Dec-90 72 AREFS 

20-Dec-90 77 AREFS 

124 SAC AOR 

20-Dec-90 916 CAMS Consolidated Aircraft 

Maintenance Squadron Seymour-Johnson AFB, 

(Associate) NC 

Special 

Operationflelicopter Davis Monthan AFB, AZ 

Aeromedical Patient 

Staging Squadron Roslyn AGS, NY 

Security Police Flight 

Security Police Flight 

Tactical Airlift 

Consolidated Aircraft 

Maintenance Squadron 

Mobile Aerial Support 

Squadron OHare ARFF, IL 

Tactical 

Fighterhlaintenance NAS New Orleans, LA 

Combat Logistics Support 

Squadron McClellan AFB, CA 

Carswell AFB, TX 

Bergstrom AFB, TX 

Willow Grove ARF, PA 

Willow Grove ARF, PA 

260 SAC AOWorldwide 

21-Dec-90 71 SOS 

AFSOC AOR 124 

21-Dec-90 34 APSS 

120 

44 

43 

98 

MAC AOR 

TAC AOR 

TAC AOR 

MAC AOR 

26-Dec-90 301 SPF 

26-Dec-90 924 SPF 

27-Dec-90 327 TAS 

27-Dec-90 913 CAMS 

122 MAC AORNSAFE 

27-Dec-90 28 MAPS 

1 MAC 

29-Dec-90 926 TFG 

443 TAC AOR 

31-Dec-90 406 CLSS c 

z 24 AFLC 
Mobilized Unit 

2-Jan-91 31 AES 

2-Jan-91 33 AES 

2-Jan-9 1 40 AES 

2-Jan-91 45 AES 

2-Jan-91 65 AES 

2-Jan-9 I 402 CLSS 

6-Jan-91 33 APSS 

7-Jan-91 69 AES 

8-Jan-91 52 APSS 

9-Jan-91 35 APSS 

9-Jan-91 36 APSS 

11-Jan-91 13 USAFCH 

1 I-Jan-91 13 USAFCH.2 

14-Jan-91 20 MSES 

14-Jan-91 28 MSES 

Table 31 (cont'd) 

U.S. Air Force Reserve Units in the Gulf War 

Unit Type Home Station 

Aerornedical Evacuation 

Squadron Charleston AFB, SC 

Aeromedical Evacuation 

Squadron GTR Pittsburgh IAP, PA 

Aeromedical Evacuation 

Squadron McChord AFB. WA 

Aerornedical Evacuation 

Squadron Selfridge AGB, MI 

Aeromedical Evacuation 

Squadron Travis AFB, CA 

Combat Logistics Support 

Squadron Robins AFl3, GA 

Aerornedical Patient 

Staging Squadron McGuire AFB, NJ 

Aerornedical Evacuation 

Squadron McGuire AFB. NJ 

Aerornedical Patient 

Staging Squadron Scott AFB, IL 

Aeromedical Patient Wright-Patterson AFB, 

Staging Squadron OH 

Aerornedical Patient 

Staging Squadron O'Hare ARFF, IL 

Contingency Hospital Scott AFB, IL 

Contingency Hospital Langley AFB, VA 

Medical Service Squadron 

Carswell AFB, TX 

Medical Service Squadron 

Offutt AFB, NE 

Gaining 

Personnel Command Deployment Location 

196 

117 

199 

55 

213 

31 

I23 

181 

115 

120 

123 

145 

87 

122 

100 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

AFLC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

SAC 

SAC 

AOR 

AOR 

AOR 

AOR 

AOR 

EUCOM 

AOR 

AOR/EUCOM/CONUS 

AOR 

AOREUCOWCONUS 

AOREUCOWCONUS 

AOWScot! AFB 

CONUS 

CONUS 
Mobilized Unit 

14-Jan-91 414 MSES 

14-Jan-91 94 CSG 

14-Jan-91 440 CSG 

14-Jan-91 934 CSS 

15-Jan-91 41 APSS 

15-Jan-91 44 APSS 

15-Jan-91 60 AES 

16-Jan-91 336 AREFS 

16-Jan-91 452 AREFW 

16-Jan-91 301 MS 

16-Jan-91 419 MS 

16-Jan-91 482 MS 

16-Jan-91 507 MS 

16-Jan-91 908 MS 

16-Jan-91 917 MS 

16-Jan-91 924 MS 

16-Jan-91 944 MS 

16-Jan-91 908 CSS 

16-Jan-91 911 CSS 

16-Jan-91 913 CSS 

Table 31 (cont’d) 

U.S. Air Force Reserve Units in the Gulf War 

Unit Type Home Station 

Medical Service Squadron 

Combat Support Group 

Combat Support Group 

Combat Support Squadron 

Aeromedical Patient 

Staging Squadron Luke AFB, AZ 

Aeromedical Patient 

Staging Squadron Travis AFB, CA 

Aeromedical Evacuation 

Squadron Andrews AFB, MD 

Aerial Refueling March AFB, CA 

Aerial Refueling March AFB, CA 

Medical Squadron Carswell AFB, TX 

Medical Squadron Hill AFB, UT 

Medical Squadron Homestead AFB, FL 

Medical Squadron Tinker AFB, OK 

Medical Squadron Maxwell AFB, AL 

Medical Squadron Barksdale AFB, LA 

Medical Squadron Bergstrom AFB, TX 

Medical Squadron Luke AFB, AZ 

Combat Support Squadron 

Combat Support Squadron 

Combat Support Squadron 

March AFB, CA 

Dobbins AFB, GA 

Gen Mitchell IAP, WI 

Minn-St Paul IAP, MN 

Maxwell AFB, AL 

GTR Pittsburgh IAP, PA 

Willow Grove ARE PA 

Gaining 

Personnel Command Deployment Locatio

124 SAC CONUS 

3 AFRES Westover AFB 

1 AFRES WestoverAFB 

2 AFRES Westover AFB 

80 MAC EUCOM 

121 MAC AOR 

134 

56 

7 

47 

65 

54 

52 

61 

65 

69 

50 

MAC 

SAC 

SAC 

TAC 

TAC 

TAC 

TAC 

MAC 

TAC 

TAC 

TAC 

AOREUCOM 

AOR 

AOR 

CONUS 

Langley AFB 

CONUS 

CONUS 

AOR 

COWS 

CONUS 

CONUS 

1 MAC WestoverAFB 

5 AFRES Westover AFB 

1 AFRES Westover AFB 

+ 

0 

w 
Mobilized Unit 

17-Jan-91 35 AES 

17-Jan-91 47 AES 

18-Jan-91 711 SOS 

18-Jan-91 910 CSS 

19-Jan-9 1 445 CES 

20-Jan-91 12 USAFCH 

21-Jan-91 356 TAS 

21-Jan-91 907 CAMS 

21-Jan-91 22 APSS 

2 1 -Jam9 1 68 AES 

21-Jan-91 40 MAPS 

21-Jan-91 907 CSS 

22-Jan-91 914 CES 

24-Jan-91 300 MAS 

24-Jan-91 74 AES 

24-Jan-91 932 CLI 

Table 31 (cont’d) 

U.S. Air Force Reserve Units in the Gulf War 

Unit Type Home Station 

Aeromedical Evacuation 

Squadron Maxwell AM, AL 

Aeromedical Evacuation 

Squadron Minn-St Paul IAP, MN 

Special 

OperationdGunship Duke Field, FL 

Combat Support Squadron 

Civil Engineering 

Squadron Norton AFB, CA 

Contingency Hospital Travis AFB, CA 

Tactical Airlift 

Rickenbacker AGB, OH 

Consolidated Aircraft 

Maintenance Squadron Rickenbacker AGB, OH 

Aeromedical Patient 

Staging Squadron Andrews AFB, MD 

Aeromedical Evacuation 

Squadron Norton AFB. CA 

Mobile Aerial Support 

Squadron Rickenbacker AGB, OH 

Combat Support Squadron 

Rickenbacker AGB, OH 

Civil Engineering 

Squadron Niagara Falls IAP, NY 

Strategic Airlift Charleston Am, SC 

Aeromedical Evacuation 

Squadron Westover Am, MA 

USAF Clinic (Associate) 

Youngstown MAP, OH 

Scott AFB, IL 

Gaining 

Personnel Command Deployment Loeati

69 

42 

119 

4 

30 

151 

100 

150 

I19 

207 

2 

4 

25 

215 

115 

28 

MAC 

MAC 

AFSOC 

AFRES 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

UKEUCOM 

EUCOM 

AOR 

Westover AFB 

COWS 

CONUS/AOR 

AOR 

AOR 

COWS 

EUCOWAOR 

AOR 

AOR 

Dover AFB 

Charleston AFB 

AOREUCOM 

CONUS 
Mobilized Unit 

24-Jan-91 81 APS 

24-Jan-91 315 SPF 

24-Jan-91 349 SPF 

24-Jan-91 445 SPF 

24-Jan-91 446 SPF 

24-Jan-91 512 SPF 

24-Jan-91 514 SPF 

24-Jan-91 639 SPF 

25-Jan-91 94 MS 

25-Jan-91 302 MS 

25-Jan-91 403 MS 

25-Jan-91 440 MS 

25-Jan-91 910 MS 

25-Jan-91 91 1 MS 

25-Jan-91 914 MS 

25-Jan-91 928 MS 

25-Jan-91 934 MS 

2.5-Jan-91 939 MS 

25-Jan-91 21 APSS 

25-Jan-91 39 APSS 

25-Jan-91 34 AEF 

25-Jan-91 36 AES 

25-Jan-91 64 AES 

Table 31 (cont'd) 

U.S. Air Force Reserve Units in the Gulf War 

Unit Type 

Aerial Port Squadron 

Security Police Flight 

Security Police Flight 

Security Police Flight 

Security Police Right 

Security Police Flight 

Security Police Flight 

Security Police Flight 

Medical Squadron 

Medical Squadron 

Medical Squadron 

Medical Squadron 

Medical Squadron 

Medical Squadron 

Medical Squadron 

Medical Squadron 

Medical Squadron 

Medical Squadron 

Aerornedical Patient 

Staging Squadron 

Aerornedical Patient 

Staging Squadron 

Aerornedical Evacuation 

Squadron 

Aerornedical Evacuation 

Squadron 

Aerornedical Evacuation 

Squadron 

Home Station 

Charleston AFB, SC 

Charleston AFB, SC 

Travis AFB, CA 

Norton AFB, CA 

McChord AFB, WA 

Dover AFB, DE 

McGuire AFB. NJ 

Westover AFB, MA 

Dobbins AFB, GA 

Peterson AFB, CO 

Keesler AFB, MS 

Gen Mitchell UP, WI 

Youngstown MAP, OH 

GTR Pittsburgh IAP, PA 

Niagara Falls UP, NY 

O'Hare ARFF, IL 

Minn-St Paul IAP, MN 

Portland IAP. OR 

Patrick AFB. FIMcChord AFB, WA 

Kelly AFB, TX 

Richards-Gebaur AFB, 

MO 

Dobbins AFB, GA 

Gaining 

Personnel Command Deployment Lacation 

139 

44 

44 

44 

40 

42 

44 

36 

84 

60 

61 

62 

58 

62 

51 

55 

52 

55 

I35 

109 

13 

48 

68 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

Charleston AFB/AOR 

Charleston AFE! 

Travis AFB 

Norton AFB 

McChord AFB 

Dover AFB 

McGuire AFE3 

Westover AFB 

CONUS 

UWCONUS 

CONUS 

CONUS 

CONUS 

CONUS 

McGuire AFB 

CONUSEUCOM 

CONUS 

CONUS/EUCOM/AO

EUCOWAOR 

UK 

CONUSEUCOM 

UKEUCOM 

EUCOM 
c 

0 

o\ 

Table 31 (cont’d) 

U.S. Air Force Reserve Units in the Gulf War 

Mobilized Unit 

25-Jan-91 907 TAC CLI 

25-Jan-91 349 CLI 

25-Jan-91 445 CLI 

25-Jan-91 446 CLI 

25-Jan-91 5 12 CLI 

25-Jan-91 12 USAFCH.4 

25-Jan-91 10 CES 

25-Jan-91 928 CSS 

25-Jan-91 914 CS 

26-Jan-9 1 11 USAFCH 

27-Jan-91 73 I TAS 

27-Jan-91 302 CAMS 

27-Jan-91 442 CES 

27-Jan-91 482 CES 

27-Jan-9 1 507 CES 

27-Jan-9 1 906 CES 

27-Jan-91 924 CES 

27-Jan-91 930 CES 

28-Jan-91 49 APS 

Unit Type Home Station 

Tactical Clinic 

Rickenbacker AGB. OH 

USAF Clinic (Associate) Travis AFB, CA 

USAF Clinic (Associate) Norton AFB, CA 

USAF Clinic (Associate) McChord AFB, WA 

USAF Clinic (Associate) Dover AFB, DE 

Contingency Hospital Fairchild AFB, WA 

Civil Engineering Flight Bergstrom AFB, TX 

Combat Support Squadron 

OHare ARFF, IL 

Communications 

Squadron Niagara Falls IAP, NY 

Contingency Hospital Lackland AFB, TX 

Tactical Airlift Peterson AFB, CO 

Consolidated Aircraft 

Maintenance Sq Peterson AFB, CO 

Civil Engineering Richards-Gebaur AFB, 

Squadron MO 

Civil Engineering 

Squadron Homestead AFB, FL 

Civil Engineering 

Squadron Tinker AFB, OK 

Civil Engineering Wright-Patterson AFB, 

Squadron OH 

Civil Engineering 

Squadron Bergstrom AFB, TX 

Civil Engineering 

Squadron Grissom AFB, IN 

Aerial Port Squadron McGuire AFB, NJ 

Gaining 

Personnel Command Deployment Location 

53 

114 

83 

79 

58 

65 

6 

8 

4 

367 

151 

295 

24 

68 

17 

18 

46 

38 

129 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

TAC 

AFRES 

TAC 

ATC 

MAC 

MAC 

TAC 

TAC 

TAC 

AFLC 

TAC 

TAC 

MAC 

CONUSlEUCOM 

CONUS 

CONUS 

CONUS 

CONUSlAOR 

UK 

Bergstrom AFB 

Westover AFB 

Lackland AFB 

EUCOWCONUS 

wcoNus 

CONUS 

CONUSlAOR 

CONUS 

CONUS 

CONUS 

CONUS 

CONUSlAOR 
Table 31 (cont’d) 

U.S. Air Force Reserve Units in the Gulf War 

Mobilized Unit 

29-Jan-9 1 5 14 CES 

30-Jan-91 923 CES 

31-Jan-91 8085 SPF 

1-Feb-91 442 MS 

1-Feb-91 940 CLI 

1-Feb-91 37 MAPS 

1-Feb-91 39 MAPS 

1 -Feb-9 1 33 APS 

4-Feb-91 71 APS 

6-Feb-91 67 APS 

6-Feb-91 68 APS 

6-Feb-91 83 APS 

6-Feb-91 86 APS 

7-Feb-91 4AF 

8-Feb-91 906 MS 

9-Feb-91 940 SPF 

1 1 -Feb-91 446 CES 

1 I-Feb-91 452 SPF 

1 1 -Feb-9 1 924 CSS 

11-Feb-91 944 CSS Y 

s 

Unit Type Home Station 

Civil Engineering 

Squadron McGuire AFB, NJ 

Civil Engineering 

Squadron Davis Monthan AFB, AZ 

Security Police Flight 

Medical Squadron Richards-Gebaur AFB, 

WAF Clinic Mather AFB, CA 

Mobile Aerial Support 

Squadron March AFB, CA 

Mobile Aerial Support 

Squadron Peterson AFB, CO 

Aerial Port Squadron Andrews AFB, MD 

Aerial Port Squadron Langley AFB, VA 

Aerial Port Squadron Hill AFB, LIT 

Aerial Port Squadron Hill AFB, UT 

Aerial Port Squadron Portland IAP, OR 

Aerial Port Squadron McChord AFB, WA 

Numbered Air Force McClellan AFB. CA 

Medical Squadron Wright-Patterson AFB, 

OH 

Security Police Flight Mather AFB, CA 

Civil Engineering 

Squadron McChord AFB, WA 

Security Police Flight 

Combat Support Squadron 

Combat Support Squadron 

Kelly AFB, TX 

MO 

March AFB, CA 

Bergstrom AFB, TX 

Luke AFB. AZ 

Gaining 

Personnel Command Deployment Location 

60 MAC CONUS 

12 TAC CONUS 

28 ESC CONUS 

54 MAC CONUS 

38 SAC CONUS 

2 MAC CONUSlAOR 

38 

I 

126 

2 

4 

3 

1 

4 

59 

44 

15 

43 

11 

12 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

TAC 

SAC 

MAC 

SAC 

TAC 

TAC 

AOR 

AOR 

Dover AFB/AOR 

CONUYAOR 

AOR 

AOR 

AOR 

CONUS 

CONUS 

CONUS/AOR 

McChord AFB 

CONUSIAOR 

Bergstrom AFB 

CONUS 
e 

0 

00 

Mobilized Unit 

12-Feb-91 919 MS 

12-Feb-91 315 ALCF 

12-Feb-91 919 SPS 

13-Feb-91 452 CLI 

13-Feb-9 I 459 CLI 

13-Feb-91 916CLI 

13-Feb-91 514 CLI 

13-Feb-91 939 ARW 

14-Feb-91 512 CSG 

14-Feb-91 482 CSS 

15-Feb-91 434 SPF 

15-Feb-9 1 349 CSG 

15-Feb-91 445 CSG 

15-Feb-91 446 CSG 

15-Feb-91 932 AAG 

19-Feb-91 702 MAS 

19-Feb-91 730 MAS 

21-Feb-91 301 CSS 

22-Feb-91 419 CSS 

22-Feb-91 906 CSS/DP 

24-Feb-9 1 729 MAS 

Table 31 (cont’d) 

U.S. Air Force Reserve Units in the Gulf War 

Unit Type Home Statlon 

Medical Squadron Duke Field, FL 

Airlift Control Flight Charleston AFB. SC 

Security Police Flight Duke Field, FL 

USAF Clinic March AFB, CA 

USAF Clinic Andrews AFB. MD 

USAF Clinic Seymour-Johnson AFB. 

NC 

USAF Clinic (Associate) McGuire AFB. NJ 

Intelligence Portland IAP. OR 

Combat Support Group Dover AFB, DE 

Combat Support Squadron 

Homestead AFB, FL 

Security Police Flight Grissom AFB, IN 

Combat Support Group Travis AFB, CA 

Combat Support Group Norton AFB, CA 

Combat Support Group McChord AFB, WA 

Combat Support Group Scott AFB, IL 

Strategic Airlift McGuire AFB, NJ 

Strategic Airlift Norton AFB, CA 

Combat Support Squadron 

Combat Support Squadron 

Combat Support Squadron Wright-Patterson AFB, 

Strategic Airlift Norton AFB, CA 

Carswell AFB, TX 

Hill AFB. UT 

OH 

25-Feb-91 73 AAS Strategic Airlift Scott AFB. IL 

Gaining 

Personnel Command Deployment Locatio

1 AFSOC CONUS/AOR 

2 MAC AOR 

8 AFSOC AOR 

41 SAC CONUS 

79 MAC CONUS 

42 SAC Offutc AFB 

77 MAC CONUS 

2 MAC AOR 

2 MAC 

20 

44 

4 

2 

2 

4 

208 

193 

TAC CONUS 

SAC CONUS 

MAC CONUS 

MAC CONUS 

MAC CONUS 

MAC 

MAC McGuire AFB 

MAC NortonAFB 

8 TAC CONUS 

2 TAC CONUS 

1 TAC 

191 MAC NortonAFB 

37 MAC CONUS 
Mobilized Unit 

25-Feb-91 932 CAMS 

25-Feb-91 67 AES 

25-Feb-91 73 AES 

28-Feb-91 14 AF 

11-Mar-91 94 ALCF 

11-Mar-91 349 ALCF 

1 I-Mar-91 433 ALCE 

11-Mar-91 439 ALCE 

1 I-Mar-91 446 ALCF 

11-Mar-91 512ALCF 

11-Mar-91 514 ALCF 

15-Mar-91 440 ALCF 

1 I-Mar-91 445 ALCF 

Table 31 (cont’d) 

U.S. Air Force Reserve Units in the Gulf War 

Unit Type 

Consolidated Aircraft 

Maintenance Squadron 

(Associate) 

Aeromedical Evacuation 

Squadron 

Aeromedical Evacuation 

Squadron 

Numbered Air Force 

Airlift Control Flight 

Airlift Control Flight 

Airlift Control Flight 

Airlift Control Right 

Airlift Control Flight 

Airlift Control Flight 

Airlift Control Flight 

Airlift Control Flight 

Airlift Control Flight 

Gaining 

Home Station Personnel Command Deployment Locat

Scott AFB, IL 

Rickenbacker AGB. OH 

Scott AFB. IL 

Dobbins AFB. GA 

Dobbins Am, GA 

Travis AFB, CA 

Kelly AFB, TX 

Westover AFB, MA 

Norton AFB, CA 

McChord AFB, WA 

Dover AFB, DE 

McGuire AFB, NJ 

Gen Mitchell IAP, WI 

118 

89 

94 

2 

1 

8 

3 

9 

8 

4 

3 

8 

3 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

MAC 

Scott AFB 

Rickenbacker ANG

COWS 

COWS 

AOR 

COWS 

AOWar EasVCON

AOR 

CO NUSIAOR 

AOR 

AOR 

COWS 

COWS 
+- 

L 

0 

Table 32 

Air National Guard Units in the Gulf War 

Date 

24-Aug-90 

24-Aug-90 

24-Aug-90 

5-0ct-90 

5-at-90 

24-NOV-90 

30-NOV-90 

30-NOV-90 

30-Nov-90 

30-NOV-90 

30-Nov-90 

3-Dec-90 

3-Dec-90 

3-DW-90 

3-Dec-90 

3-Dec-90 

4-Dec-90 

4-Dec-90 

6-Dec-90 

6-Dw-90 

6-Dec-90 

6-Dec-90 

6-Dec-90 

6-Dw-90 

6-Dec-90 

6-Dec-90 

6-Dec-90 

6-Dec-90 

6-Dec-90 

6-D~c-90 

6-Dec-90 

6-Dec-90 

Federalized Unit 

183rd Military Airlift Sqd 

137th Military Airlift Sqd 

136th Mobile Aerial Port Sqd 

136th Tactical Airlift Wing 

130th Tactical Airlift Grp 

164th Mobile Aerial Port Sqd 

140th Security Police Flight 

135th Mobile Aerial Port Flight 

127th Security Police Flight 

174th Services Right 

282nd Combat Comm Sqd 

290th Joint Chief Staff Sqd 

224th Joint Chief Staff Sqd 

263rd Combat Comm Sqd 

150th Security Police Flight 

152nd Tactical Recon Grp 

131st Security Police Flight 

186th Security Police Flight 

161st Civil Eng Sqd 

144th Civil Eng Sqd 

125th Civil Eng Sqd 

132nd Civil Eng Sqd 

185th Civil Eng Sqd 

102nd Civil Eng Sqd 

135th Civil Eng Sqd 

110th Civil Eng Sqd 

148th Civil Eng Sqd 

120th Civil Eng Sqd 

119th Civil Eng Sqd 

107th Civil Eng Sqd 

109th Civil Eng Sqd 

178th Civil Eng Sqd 

Unit Type 

Airlift 

Airlift 

Aerial Port 

Airlift 

Airlift 

Aerial Port 

Sec Police 

Aerial Port 

Sec Police 

Services 

CB Comm 

CB Comm 

CB Comm 

CB Comm 

Sec Police 

Recon 

Sec Police 

Sec Police 

Fire Ftr 

Fire FU 

Fire Ftr 

Fire FU 

Fire Ftr 

Fire Ftr 

Fire Ftr 

Fire FU 

Fire Ftr 

Fire Ftr 

Engineers 

Fire Ftr 

Fire Ftr 

Fire Ftr 

Total 

city State Personnel 

Jackson MS 148 

Stewart NY 146 

Dallas TX 93 

Dallas TX 218 

Charleston WV 23 1 

Memphis TN 89 

Denver co 44 

Baltimore MD 56 

Selfridge ANGB MI 44 

Syracuse 

Coventry 

Tampa 

Brunswick 

Badin 

Albuquerque 

Reno 

St Louis 

Meridian 

Phoenix 

Fresno 

Jacksonville 

Des Moines 

Souix City 

Otis ANGB 

Baltimore 

Battle Creek 

Duluth 

Great Falls 

Fargo 

Niagm Falls 

Schenectady 

Springfield 

NY 18 

RI 15 

FL 20 

GA 21 

NC 12 

Nh4 45 

NV I36 

MO 51 

MS 44 

AZ 12 

CA 12 

FL 12 

IA 12 

IA 12 

MA 13 

hm 12 

MI 12 

MN I2 

MT 12 

ND 50 

NY 12 

NY 15 

OH 12 

Deploymen

Al Kharj 

Home Stati

Home Stati

Home Stati

Home Stati

AOR 

Khamis Mu

Dover AFB

Cairo West 

Al Kharj 

Riyahd 

AOR/Home 

AORfHom

Al Jubayl 

Home Stati

Home Stati

Home Stati

Home Stati

Dyess AFB 

George AFB 

Eglin AFB 

Whiteman A

Moody AFB 

Whiteman A

Hurlburt AF

Wurtsmith 

Loring AFB 

Holloman A

CONUS 

Myrtle Beac

Myde Beac

Moody AFB 
Table 32 (cont’d) 

Air National Guard Units in the Gulf War 

Date 

6-Dec-90 

6-Dec-90 

6-DW-90 

6-Dee-90 

6-Dec-90 

6-Dec-90 

7-Dec-90 

7-Dec-90 

7-Dec-90 

8-Dec-90 

8-Dec-90 

8-Dw-90 

8-Dec-90 

8-Dec-90 

14-Dec-90 

15-Dec-90 

1 5-Dec-90 

15-Dec-90 

20-Dec-90 

20-Dec-90 

20-Dec-90 

20-Dec-90 

20-Dec-90 

20-D~C-90 

20-Dec-90 

20-Dec-90 

20-Dec-90 

20-Dec-90 

20-Dec-90 

20-DCC-90 

26-Dec-90 

26-Dec-90 

Federalized Unit 

180th Civil Eng Sqd 

137th Civil Eng Sqd 

138th Civil Eng Sqd 

142nd Civil Eng Sqd 

114th Civil Eng Sqd Fire Ftr 

147th Civil Eng Sqd 

162nd Civil Eng Sqd 

184th Tactical Clinic 

I5 I st Civil Eng Sqd 

191st Civil Eng Sqd 

177th Civil Eng Sqd 

164th Civil Eng Sqd 

158th Civil Eng Sqd 

167th Civil Eng Sqd 

240th Combat Comm Sqd 

121st Security Police flight 

112th Security Police flight 

169th Services flight 

161st Air Refueling Grp 

126th Air Refueling Wing Grp 

190th Air Refueling Grp 

lOlst Air Refueling Wing 

157th Air Refueling Grp 

170th Air Refueling Grp 

160th Air Refueling Grp 

171st Air Refueling Wing 

134th Air Refueling Grp 

I5 1st Air Refueling Grp 

141st Air Refueling Wing 

128th Air Refueling Grp 

146th Aeromed Evac flight 

142nd Aeromed Evac Flight 

Unit Type 

Fire Ftr 

Fire Ftr 

Fire Fu 

Fire Ftr 

Fire Ftr 

Fire Ftr 

Fire Ftr 

Clinic 

Fire Ftr 

Fire Ftr 

Fire Ftr 

Fire Ftr 

Fire Ftr 

Fire Ftr 

CB Comm 

Sec Police 

Sec Police 

Services 

Refuelers 

Refuelers 

Refuelers 

Refuelers 

Refuelers 

Refuelers 

Refuelers 

Refuelers 

Refuelers 

Refuelers 

Refuelers 

Refuelers 

Aeromed 

Aeromed 

city State 

Toledo OH 

OklahomaCity OK 

Tulsa OK 

Portland OR 

Sioux Falls SD 

Houston TX 

Tucson AZ 

Wichita KS 

Salt Lake City UT 

Selfridge ANGB MI 

Atlantic City NJ 

Memphis TN 

Burlington VT 

Martinsburg WV 

McEntire ANGB SC 

Columbus OH 

Pittsburgh PA 

McEntire ANGB SC 

Phoenix AZ 

Topeka KS 

Bangor ME 

Portsmouth NH 

Bordentown NJ 

Col um bus OH 

Pittsburgh PA 

Knoxville TN 

Salt Lake City UT 

Spokane WA 

Milwaukee WI 

Channel Island CA 

Newcastle DE 

Chicago IL 

Total 

Personnel 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

27 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

105 

56 

45 

27 

107 

255 

269 

97 

99 

77 

274 

202 

130 

101 

227 

282 

I I5 

53 

Deploym

Nellis A

Little Ro

Shaw A

George 

Tonopah 

Holloma

Shaw AF

TinkerfH

Castle A

Cannon 

Eglin AF

Little Ro

Plattsbu

Hurlburt 

AI Khar

Home S

Cairo W

Home S

Home S

Home S

Home S

Home S

Home S

Home S

Home S

Home S

Home S

Home S

Home S

Home S

Al Khar

A1 Khar
L 

L 

w 

Table 32 (cont'd) 

Air National Guard Units in the Gulf War 

Date 

26-Dec-90 

26-Dec-90 

26-DIX-90 

26-Dec-90 

26-Dec-90 

26-Dec-90 

26-DIX-90 

26-Dec-90 

27-Dec-90 

29-Dec-90 

29-Dec-90 

2-Jan-91 

16-Jan-91 

16-Jan-91 

16-Jan-9 1 

16-Jan-9 1 

16-Jan-91 

16-Jan-91 

22-Jan-91 

22-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

Federalized Unit 

109th Aeromed Evac Flight 

183rd Aeromed Evac Flight 

156th Aeromed Evac Flight 

139th Aeromed Evac Flight 

137th Aeromed Evac Flight 

118th Aeromed Evac Flight 

167th Aeromed Evac Flight 

187th Aeromed Evac Flight 

139th Tactical Airlift Grp 

174th Tactical Fighter Wing 

169th Tactical Fighter Grp 

122nd Security Police Flight 

188th Tactical Clinic 

140th Tactical Clinic 

116th Tactical Clinic 

182nd Tactical Clinic 

181st Tactical Clinic 

178th Tactical Clinic 

166th Tactical Air Grp 

166th Tactical Clinic 

166th Tactical Airlift 

135th Tactical Airlift 

189th Tactical Hospital 

129th Tactical Hospital 

146th Tactical Hospital 

166th Tactical Clinic 

123rd Tactical Hospital 

135th Tactical Clinic 

139th Tactical Clinic 

172nd Tactical Clinic 

145th Tactical Clinic 

179th Medical Sqd 

Unit Type 

Aeromed 

Aeromed 

Aeromed 

Aeromed 

Aeromed 

Aeromed 

Aeromed 

Aeromed 

Airlift 

Fighter 

Fighter 

Sec Police 

Clinic 

Clinic 

Clinic 

Clinic 

Clinic 

Clinic 

Airlift 

Clinic 

Transport 

Transport 

Clinic 

Transport 

Clinic 

Clinic 

Clinic 

Clinic 

Clinic 

Clinic 

Clinic 

Clinic 

Total 

city State Personnel 

Jackson MS 61 

Charlotte NC 68 

Schenectady NY 96 

OklahomaCity OK 86 

Nashville TN 99 

Minneapolis MN 59 

Martinsburg WV 95 

Cheyenne WY 74 

St Joseph MO 233 

Syracuse NY 449 

McEntire ANGB SC 581 

Ft Wayne IN 44 

FortSmith AR 46 

Denver co 47 

Marietta GA 30 

Peoria IL 41 

TerreHaute IN 39 

Springfield OH 28 

Wilmington DE 261 

Wilmington DE 36 

Newcastle DE 

Baltimore MD 4 

Little Rock AR 24 

Moffet Field CA 28 

Channel Island CA 30 

Newcastle DE 

Louisville KY 40 

Baltimore m 9 

St Joseph MO 38 

Jackson MS 10 

Charlotte NC 44 

Mansfield OH 50 

Deployme

RiyadWe

A1 Kharj 

Riyahd 

RiyadhlRh

Riyadme

A1 Khq' 

Hommur

A1 Kharj 

A1 Kharj 

King Fahd 

Myrtle Be

Holloman 

Luke AFB

MacDill A

Lackland A

Cannon A

Al Kharj 

A 

Andrews A

Kharj 

Al Kharj 

Andrews A

Travis AF

Andrews A

Travis AF

Andrews A

Home Stat

Travis AF

Home Sta

Andrews A

Andrews A
Table 32 (cont’d) 

Air National Guard Units in the Gulf War 

Date 

25-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

28-Jan-9 1 

28-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

28-Jan-9 1 

28-Jan-9 1 

28-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

Federalized Unit 

137th Tactical Hospital 

1 18th Tactical Hospital 

164th Tactical Clinic 

136th Tactical Hospital 

130th Tactical Clinic 

153rd Tactical Clinic 

125th Services Sqd 

117th Services Sqd 

162nd Services Sqd 

161st Services Sqd 

144th Services Sqd 

240th Services Flight 

140th Services Flight 

132nd Services Sqd 

182nd Services Sqd 

183rd Services Sqd 

126th Services Sqd 

126th Services Sqd 

159th Services Sqd 

102nd Services Sqd 

lOlst Services Sqd 

110th Services Sqd 

191st Services Sqd 

120th Services Sqd 

119th Services Sqd 

177th Services Sqd 

150th Services Sqd 

107th Services Sqd 

121st Services Sqd 

178th Services Sqd 

138th Services Sqd 

142nd Services Sqd 

Unit Type 

Clinic 

Clinic 

Clinic 

Clinic 

Clinic 

Clinic 

Services 

Services 

Services 

Services 

Services 

Services 

Services 

Services 

Services 

Services 

Services 

Services 

Services 

Services 

Services 

Services 

Services 

Services 

Services 

Services 

Services 

Services 

Services 

Services 

Services 

Services 

citr 

Oklahoma City 

Nashville 

Memphis 

Dallas 

Charleston 

Cheyenne 

Jacksonville 

Birmingham 

Tucson 

Phoenix 

Fresno 

Buckley ANGB 

Buckley ANGB 

Des Moines 

Peoria 

Springfield 

Chicago 

Chicago 

New Orleans 

Cape Cod 

Bangor 

Battle Creek 

Mount Clemens 

Great Falls 

Fargo 

Atlantic City 

Kirtland AFB 

Niagara Falls 

Columbus 

Springfield 

Tulsa 

Portland 

State 

OK 

TN 

TN 

TX 

wv 

WY 

FL 

AL 

A2 

A2 

CA 

co 

co 

IA 

IL 

1L 

1L 

1L 

LA 

MA 

ME 

MI 

MI 

MT 

ND 

NJ 

NM 

NY 

OH 

OH 

OK 

OR 

Total 

Personnel 

29 

34 

31 

27 

36 

30 

9 

9 

18 

9 

9 

3 

6 

9 

9 

10 

10 

9 

9 

9 

9 

9 

9 

18 

9 

9 

9 

9 

9 

9 

9 

Deploy

Travis 

Andrew

Andrew

Travis 

Andrew

Travis 

Homes

Home 

Davis M

Ellswo

Luke A

Tpdal

Luke A

Luke A

Cannon 

Wurtsm

Grissom 

Englan

Homes

Loring 

Homes

Tyndal

Mounta

MacDi

Langle

Hollom

MacDi

MacDi

Hollom

Cannon 

Mounta
Y 

c) 

P 

Table 32 (cont’d) 

Air National Guard Units in the Gulf War 

Date 

28-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

28-Jan-9 1 

I-Feb-9 I 

I-Feb-9 1 

I -Feb-9 1 

7-Feb-91 

7-Feb-91 

7-Feb-91 

7-Feb-9 I 

7-Feb-91 

7-Feb-91 

7-Feb-9 I 

1 1 -Feb-91 

1 I-Feb-91 

1 I -Feb-9 I 

13-Feb-91 

13-Feb-9 1 

28-Jan-9 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-91 

1 

Federalized Unit 

112th Services Sqd 

134th Services Sqd 

134th Services Sqd 

134th Services Sqd 

147th Services Sqd 

I5 1 st Services Sqd 

192nd Services Sqd 

158th Services Sqd 

141st Services Sqd 

128th Services Sqd 

128th Services Sqd 

162nd Combat Comm GP 

234th Combat Comm Sqd 

149th Combat Comm Sqd 

187th Security Police Flight 

103rd Security Police Flight 

102nd Security Police Flight 

175th Security Police Flight 

156th Security Police Flight 

114th Security Police Flight 

149th Security Police Flight 

113th Tactical Clinic 

120th Tactical Clinic 

149th Tactical Clinic 

176th Security Police Flight 

124th Services Flight 

193rd Special Operations Grp 

143rd Tactical Airlift Grp 

Unit Type 

Services 

Services 

Services 

Services 

Services 

Services 

Services 

Services 

Services 

Services 

Services 

CB Comm 

CB Comm 

CB Comm 

Sec Police 

Sec Police 

Sec Police 

Sec Police 

Sec Police 

Sec Police 

Sec Police 

Clinic 

Clinic 

Clinic 

Sec Police 

Services 

spec 

Airlift 

ops 

City State 

Knoxville TN 

TN 

TN 

Ellington TX 

SaltLakeCity UT 

Richmond VA 

Burlington VT 

Fairchild AFB WA 

Milwaukee WI 

WI 

North Highlands CA 

HayWd CA 

North Highlands CA 

Montgomery AL 

Bradley ANGB CT 

OtisANGB MA 

Baltimore MD 

Puerto Rico 

Sioux Falls SD 

San Antonio TX 

Wahington DC 

Great Falls MT 

San Antonio TX 

Anchorage AK 

Boise ID 

Harrisburg PA 

North Kingston RI 

Pittsburgh PA 

Total 

Personnel 

9 

7 

8 

4 

9 

18 

9 

9 

10 

9 

9 

5 

15 

22 

17 

17 

13 

17 

17 

17 

17 

26 

49 

13 

18 

265 

266 

Deploym

Langley 

Plattsbur

Carswel

Eaker AF

Tyndall A

Whitema

Langley 

Holloma

Home St

Ellsworth 

McConn

Tabuk 

Tabuk 

Tabuk 

Home St

Home St

Home St

Home St

Home St

Home St

Home St

Grand Fo

Home St

Home St

Nellis AF

Home St

EUCOM

Source: National Guard Bureau, Media Relations Divi

ANGRCDPMR-PRC Operation Desert ShieldStorm (ODS) After A
Date 

3 

30-Sep-90 

1-Aug-90 

31-Oct-90 

30-NOV-90 

3 1 -D~-90 

3 1 -Jan-9 1 

28-Fch-9 1 

3 1 -Mx-9 1 

30-Apr-9 1 

3 1 -May-9 1 

30-Jun-9 1 

Volunteers 

Officers 

450 

425 

327 

40 1 

246 

228 

183 

153 

115 

73 

50 

Enlisted 

2,550 

2,075 

1,598 

1,958 

1,175 

1,229 

962 

794 

623 

437 

296 

Table 33 

Air National Guard Participation In Desert Storm 

Total 

3,000 

2,500 

1,925 

2,359 

1,421 

1,457 

1,145 

947 

738 

510 

346 

Involuntary 

Officers Enlisted Total 

54 248 302 

191 866 1,057 

248 1,131 1,379 

1,063 4,308 5,371 

1,588 6,270 7,858 

1.930 9,195 11,125 

1,895 8,868 10,763 

1,336 6,537 7,873 

729 4,074 4,803 

518 2,734 3,252 

I 

147 671 818 

Total Participation I 

Officers Enlisted To

504 2,798 3,3

572 2,746 3,3

518 2,464 2,9

649 3,089 3,7

1,309 5,483 6,7

1,816 7,499 9,3

2,113 10,157 12,2

2,048 9,662 11,7

1,451 7,160 8,6

802 4,511 5,3

568 3,030 3,5

Source: Air National Guard Readiness Center

Cell (ANGRC/DPMAR-PRC) After Acti

w 

c 

ul 
Table 34 

Air National Guard Personnel Mobilized - by State 

State 

Alabama 

Alaska 

Arizona 

Arkansas 

California 

Colorado 

Connecticut 

Delaware 

Florida 

Georgia 

Idaho 

Illinois 

Indiana 

Iowa 

Kansas 

Kentucky 

Louisiana 

Maine 

Maryland 

Massachusetts 

Michigan 

Minnesota 

Mississippi 

Missouri 

Montana 

Nevada 

New Hampshire 

New Jersey 

New Mexico 

New York 

North Carolina 

North Dakota 

Ohio 

Oklahoma 

Oregon 

Pennsylvania 

Puerto Rico 

Rhode Island 

Assigned 

Strength 

31-Dee90 

3.138 

1,381 

2,960 

2.209 

5,685 

1.620 

1.284 

986 

1,597 

3,535 

1,324 

3.620 

2,535 

2,138 

2,500 

1,132 

1,619 

1.489 

3,532 

2,772 

3.023 

2,483 

2,911 

2,924 

1,080 

1,129 

1.018 

2.792 

1,084 

6.024 

1,543 

1,164 

5,678 

2,444 

I .977 

4,666 

1,285 

1,498 

Total 

Mobilized Percent 

31-Mar-91 Mobilized 

92 

13 

273 

199 

437 

101 

17 

350 

73 

132 

38 

487 

100 

126 

398 

87 

13 

172 

153 

74 

232 

129 

370 

343 

64 

155 

162 

229 

60 

857 

155 

107 

64 8 

210 

80 

607 

30 

299 

2.9% 

0.9% 

9.2% 

9.0% 

7.7% 

6.2% 

I .3% 

35.5% 

4.6% 

3.7% 

2.9% 

13.5% 

3.9% 

5.9% 

15.9% 

7.7% 

0.8% 

1 I .6% 

4.3% 

2.7% 

7.7% 

5.2% 

12.7% 

11.7% 

5.9% 

13.7% 

15.9% 

8.2% 

5.5% 

14.2% 

10.0% 

9.2% 

1 I .4% 

8.6% 

4.0% 

13.0% 

2.3% 

20.0% 

CONUS 

83 

13 

263 

149 

203 

54 

17 

36 

41 

110 

38 

486 

56 

125 

398 

74 

13 

172 

152 

73 

184 

64 

160 

104 

64 

155 

162 

229 

58 

243 

74 

107 

644 

124 

80 

562 

30 

18 

OCONUS 

9 

0 

10 

50 

234 

47 

0 

314 

26 

22 

0 

1 

44 

1 

0 

13 

0 

0 

1 

1 

48 

65 

210 

239 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

614 

81 

0 

4 

86 

0 

45 

0 

28 1 

116 
Table 34 (cont’d) 

Air National Guard Personnel Mobilizcd - by State 

State 

South Carolina 

South Dakota 

Tennessee 

Texas 

Utah 

Vermont 

Virginia 

Washington 

Wisconsin 

West Virginia 

Wyoming 

Totals 

Assigned 

Strength 

31-DCC-90 

1,400 

964 

3.922 

3.866 

1,580 

1,009 

1,414 

2,522 

2,142 

2.121 

945 

113,664 

Total 

Mohilized 

31-Mar-91 

758 

32 

542 

512 

191 

53 

25 

31 I 

375 

485 

1 I9 

11,475 

Percent 

Mol)llizcd 

54.14 

3.39 

13.84 

13.24 

12.1% 

5.3% 

13% 

12.34 

17.5% 

22.98 

12.6% 

10.1% 

CONUS 

72 

32 

349 

510 

184 

53 

25 

307 

343 

390 

69 

7,958 

OCONUS 

686 

0 

193 

2 

I 

0 

0 

4 

32 

95 

50 

3,517 

Source: Air National Guard Readiness Criircr’Personnel Response 

Cell (ANCWDPMAR-PRi) AAer Action Summary 

117 
Date 

23-Aug-90 

27-Aug-90 

9-Sep-90 

16-Sep-90 

23-Sep-90 

30-Sep-90 

7-at-90 

14-at-90 

21 -0ct-90 

28-Oct-90 

4-NOV-90 

1 3-NOV-90 

1 8-NOV-90 

25-NOV-90 

2-Dec-90 

9-Dec-90 

16-Dec-90 

23-Dec-90 

30-Dec-90 

I-Jan-91 

13-Jan-9 1 

20-Jan-91 

27-Jan-91 

3-Feb-9 1 

1 O-Feb-9 1 

17-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

3-MU-9 1 

1 O-Mx-9 1 

17-Mar-91 

Table 35 

Naval Reserve Call-up Summary 

Total Activated Deployed 

Activated (673b/673) CONUS 

183 

1,443 

3.324 

3,644 

3,810 

4,105 

4,097 

4,370 

4.68 1 

4.892 

4,945 

5,056 

4.800 

5,884 

7.333 

7,464 

7,720 

7,961 

9,303 

1 1,446 

1 1,949 

15,333 

15,895 

16,355 

16.964 

17,807 

18,754 

20,670 

20.722 

20,482 

00 

1.179 0 

3,066 98 

3.473 346 

3.736 660 

4,031 660 

4.063 860 

4,342 982 

4.488 1,000 

4,495 1,300 

4,530 1.300 

4,613 1,375 

4,617 2,114 

5,417 2,086 

6,850 2,095 

6,980 2,487 

7,198 2,778 

7.439 2.829 

8,781 3,267 

10,887 4,491 

11.390 4,963 

14,774 6.926 

15,237 8,055 

15,687 8,434 

16.247 8.686 

17.090 9,181 

17,995 6,284 

19,911 6,318 

19.963 6.363 

19.723 6,360 

Volunteers 

183 

264 

258 

171 

74 

74 

34 

28 

193 

397 

415 

443 

183 

467 

484 

484 

522 

522 

522 

559 

559 

559 

65 9 

65 8 

717 

717 

759 

759 

759 

759 

IMA IRR 

0 

0 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

24 

24 

57 

114 

146 

140 

159 

243 

25 3 

260 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

Source: Department of the Navy, The United States Navy in 

"Desert Shield" "Desert Storm," May, 1991. 

118 
Table 36 

Selected Naval Reservists Activated for Desert Shield and Desert Storm 

Field 

Medical 

Logistics Support 

Seabees 

Ship Augment 

Cargo Handling 

Military Sealift Command 

Intelligence 

Mobile Inshore Undersea Warfare 

Naval Control of Shipping 

Minesweepers 

Combat Search and Rescue 

Others 

Total 

Number 

10,452 

2,682 

2,475 

1,838 

961 

469 

387 

354 

89 

88 

28 

1,286 

21,109 

Source: Department of the Navy, The United States Navy 

in “Desert Shield” “Desert Storm,” May, 1991. 

119 
Table 37 

U.S. Army Reserve Activation 

Category Number Activated 

Troop Unit Members 63,371 

Individual Ready Reservists (IRR) 13,170 

Volunteers 5,536 

Individual Mobilization Augmentees (IMA) 1,558 

Retirees 1,355 

Total Army Reservists Activated 84,990 

Source: Maj Kinggins, DAAR-FMF, September 1991 

Table 38 

U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Activation 

Category Number Activated* 

Selected Marine Corps Reservists/ 

Individual Mobilization Augmentees (IMA) 24,300 

Individual Ready Reservists (IRR) 6,200 

Retirees 600 

Total USMC Reservists Activated 31,100 

*Figures rounded off. 

Source: Marine Corps Research Center, 

Research Paper #92-0015, Titled "Marine 

Corps Reserve Forces in Southwest Asia." 

120 
Gulf War Transportation Component Reserve Augmentation 

(as of 10 March 1991) 

The following table shows the monthly call-up of reserves and number of volunteers for the US Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), 

Military Airlift Command (MAC), Military Traffic Management Command 

(MTMC), and Military Sealift Command (MSC) during the Gulf War. 

The table was prepared by Transportation Command, Manpower and 

Personnel and Transportation Command History Office using "Reserve 

Manning Documents - USTRANSCOM, MAC, MSC, MTMC." The following 

abbreviations were made: Air National Guard (ANC), U.S. Air Force 

Reserve (USAFR), U.S. Army Reserve (USAR), U.S. Navy Reserve (USNR). 

All call-up figures except for Military Sealift Command were accompanied by a footnote in the source table saying that Individual Mobilization Augmentees (IMAS) were included. The January Air Force Reserve 

(AFRES) call-up for Military Airlift Command includes 232 Am=-gained 

personnel assigned to MAC. January volunteer figures for Military Airlift 

Command (MAC) were not broken out by Air National Guard and US. 

Air Force Reserve. March figures are tabulated for 1-10 March only. 

The source table contains the following note for February and March: 

"Amy 7TAD personnel, previously reported as Volunteers, are now 

counted under Call-up due to transfer of status from 10 usc 672 to 10 

usc 673." 

121 
L 

w 

w 

USTRANSCOM Call-up 

Subtotal 

Volunteer 

MAC 

Subtotal 

Call-up 

Subtotal 

Volunteer 

Subtotal 

MTMC Call-up 

Subtotal 

Volunteer 

MSC Call-up 

Volunteer 

Table 39 

Gulf War Transportation Component Reserve Augmentation 

Grand Total Call-up 

Volunteer 

USAR 

USNR 

usm 

USAR 

USNR 

ANG 

USAFR 

ANG 

USAFR 

USAR 

USNR 

(as of 10 March 1991) 

Aug-90 Sep-90 Oct-90 

- 26 26 

0 26 26 

1 1 

- 2 5 

I1 10 4 

12 13 9 

- 373 820 

- 3,419 3,669 

1,001 3,792 4,489 

1,598 1,429 892 

5,426 2,732 2,236 

7,024 4,161 3,128 

- 605 533 

7 7 

604 612 540 

255 64 41 

51 208 236 

87 90 56 

- - - 

- 

1,656 4,638 5,291 

7,378 4,328 3,234 

N0v-90 

- 

26 

26 

5 

8 

13 

824 

3,982 

4,806 

689 

1,843 

2,532 

605 

7 

612 

32 

246 

- 

9 

Dec-90 

1 

32 

33 

4 

5 

9 

1,649 

6,526 

8,175 

500 

73 1 

1,231 

670 

7 

677 

78 

373 

- 

2 

Jan-9

3

3

2,15

13,4

15,64

1,56

79

79

2

38

5,690 9,258 16,85

2,586 1,320 1,60

Source: TCJl and TCHO, Reserve Manning Documents -USTRANSCOM, 
Desert ShielWesert Storm U.S. Air Force Demographics 

The following table provides grand totals of U.S. Air Force combat 

and support personnel deployed during Desert ShieldDesert Storm. This 

information was compiled by the Defense Manpower Data Center 

(DMDC). 

The "Strength" profiles shown are U.S. Air Force profiles for December 1990. The "Call-up" category shows the distribution of combat and 

support personnel called-up during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. The 

"Deployed" category shows the distribution of combat and support personnel deployed during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Note that if an 

individual was deployed to the area of responsibility (AOR), returned to 

continental United States, and subsequently redeployed to the AOR, that 

individual was only counted once for the number of personnel deployed. 

123 
Table 40 

Desert Shielmesert Storm U.S. Air Force Demographics 

*Strength 

Active Duty 

Reserve 

Guard 

IRR 

Other Reserves 

Total 

Call Up 

Reserve 

Guard 

Selected Reserves 

IRR 

Other Reserves 

Total 

Deployed 

Active Duty 

Reserve 

Guard 

IRR 

Other Reserves 

Total 

Combat 

1 1,235 

1,575 

1,920 

1,076 

2,687 

18,493 

1,099 

220 

1,319 

16 

182 

1,517 

2,460 

64 

96 

4 

39 

2,663 

*Strength is given as of Dec 90. 

Support 

515,588 

7 1,264 

83,7 15 

68,110 

273,272 

1,011,949 

26,246 

12,379 

38,625 

338 

7,933 

46,896 

48,111 

3,456 

3,678 

184 

2,738 

58,167 

Total 

526,823 

72,839 

85,635 

69,186 

275,959 

1,030,442 

27,345 

12,599 

39,944 

354 

8,115 

48,413 

50,571 

3,520 

3,774 

188 

2,777 

60,830 

Source: Defense Manpower Data Center 

1 24 
Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence 

and Space Support 

Command, Control, Communications & Intelligence (C3I) 

It is extremely difficult to statistically portray the impact of satellites, 

new communications devices, and information transmission technologies 

on the conduct of air operations in the Gulf War. Devices such as secure 

STU-111 phones, fax machines, and communication satellites, are only three 

examples of important command, control, communications and intelligence (C3I) technologies widely employed during the war. The tables in 

this chapter document the increase in satellite usage from the start of 

Desert Shield to the end of Desert Storm, including the variety of aircraft 

and other systems that depended on satellite support for communications 

and navigation. Civilian as well as military satellites were used during 

the Gulf War. Much of the data on space systems came from U.S. Space 

Command (USSPACECOM) and from Interavia, a commercial source of 

information on satellite systems and capabilities. 

A major difficulty in trying to present data on the use of space during 

the Gulf War involves its level of classification. This is especially true 

regarding the relationship between space and intelligence, and researchers 

with the necessary clearances who desire information on this topic should 

refer to the compartmented portions of other GWAPS reports. 

Statistically depicting the contributions new communications systems 

in Desert Storm is difficult, but the Survey includes tables that present 

data on the types of communications systems deployed to the theater and 

the sheer volume of message and telephone traffic. Data on the air traffic 

control situation depicts the scope of this activity. 

125 
Space Order of Battle 

The following tables depict the U.S. space assets that were available 

to support coalition air operations during the Gulf War. 

U.S. Space Command component commands operated the military 

communication satellites, Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites, 

Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) satellites, and the 

Defense Support Program (DSP) satellites for the detection of missile 

launches. Coalition air forces were also able to draw on the services of 

other U.S. civil satellite systems as well as European satellites. 

The data in the tables were drawn from various sources: USSPACECOM 

Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm Assessment, Air Weather 

Service Support to Operations Desert ShieldlDesert Storm Report #2, the 

Navy ultra-high frequency (UHF) Satellite Communication System Description FSC-200-83, and Interavia Space Directory. 

Defense Satellite Communication System (DsCS), the military-wide 

band super high frequency (SHF) satellite communication system, was the 

principal multichannel satellite transmission means for U.S. Central 

Command forces for both strategic and tactical operations. When the 

massive deployment of U.S. forces to the Gulf area was in progress, the 

growing communications needs necessitated the addition of a third DSCS 

satellite in December 1990. This reserve DSCS 11 was repositioned from 

its Pacific orbit, augmenting the primary Indian Ocean DSCS II and the 

East Atlantic DSCS I11 satellite. 

Meteorological satellites were the only reliable source of weather 

information over denied territory in Iraq. The launch of a Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) satellite was accelerated to December 

1990 to augment two other DMSPs and two National Oceanographic and 

Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Television and Infrared Observation 

Satellites (TIROS) in orbit. 

Multi-spectral imagery satellites such as the U.S. land satellite (LANDSAT) and the French Satellite Probatoire d’observation de la Terre (SPOT) 

were used to create up-to-date maps of the area of responsibility (AOR), 

plan amphibious and airborne operations, and track the movement of Iraqi 

forces. 

126 
The Navigational Satellite Timing and Ranging (NAVSTAR) Global 

Positioning System (GPS) proved to be an assured method of navigating 

in the featureless desert. In particular, GPS was important for the midcourse guidance of the Stand-off Land Attack Missile (SLAM) and Conventional Air Launched Cruise Missiles (CALCMS), navigational accuracy 

of F-16s and B-52s. improvement of emitter source location by RC-l35s, 

and rescue operations. In addition, ground forces and helicopter units 

relied on GPS navigation to coordinate troop movements, execute rendezvous, locate and mark mines, and position artillery equipment. 

Scud launch detection was conducted by three Defense Support 

Program (DSP) satellites. Launched in December of 1990, the third DSP 

satellite was positioned to improve Scud launch detection and reporting 

accuracy. 

127 
Table 41 

Space Order of Battle 

Function Satellite 2-Aug-90 16-Jan-91 Military Civilan 

System 

Communications FLTSATCOM 

LEASAT 

GAPFILLER 

DSCS I1 

DSCS 111 

Skynet 

NATO-3 

INTELSAT 

INMARSAT 

LES -9 

DARPA MACSAT 

Meteorology DMSP 

NOAA TIROS 

METEOSAT 

Multi Spectral LANDSAT 

Navigation CPS 

Imagery SPOT 

TRANSIT 

Early Warning DSP 

Surveillance classified 

2 2 

2 2 

1 1 

2 2 

4 4 

2 2 

1 1 

4 4 

1 1 

1 1 

1 1 

2 3 

2 2 

1 1 

2 2 

2 2 

13 16 

7 7 

2 3 

Classified Classified 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

Source: GWAPS Interview with JCS/J6Z, LTC Yurchek, 

7 July,1992 (SNFAVNMC); United States Space Command Operations 

Desert Shield and Desert Storm Assessment(S/NF), January 1992 

128 
Meteorological Satellite Support During the Gulf War 

The following table lists the various meteorological satellites that 

were available during the Gulf War and the various receivers that the air 

and ground forces used to receive and process the meteorological data in 

the theater. Naval forces used ship-borne SMQ 10/11 and SMQ-6 receivers 

to receive weather data directly from the satellites. 

The information in this table was obtained from the USSPACECOM 

Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm Assessment and the Analysis 

of Air Weather Service Support to Operations Desert Shield and Desert 

storm. 

Note that in the table, NOAA indicates the National Oceanographic 

and Atmospheric Administration; DMSP indicates the satellites in the 

Defense Meteorological Support Program; METEOSAT is a meteoro~ogical 

satellite launched by the European Space Agency (ESA); and RDIT is the 

abbreviation for a Rapid Deployment Imagery Terminal. The Wraase 

receiver is a commercially available receiver for NOAA and METEOSAT 

information. 

129 
Table 42 

Meteorological Satellite Support During the Gulf War 

Satellite Systems 

Satellite CountryRJse 

DMSP U.SIMilitary 

DMSP U.S/Military 

DMSP USJMilitary 

TIROS(N0AA) USJCivil 

TIROS(N0AA) U.SJCivil 

METEOSAT EuropelCivil 

Orbit Coverage (Local Times) 

Polar Overhead 0610 and 1810 

Polar Overhead 0735 and 1935 

Polar Overhead 0930 and 2130 

Polar Overhead 0723 and 1923 

Polar Overhead 0206 and 1406 

Geostationary 

at 0 Degrees 

Returns image every 30 rnin 

Source: USSPACECOM Operations Desert Shield 

and Desert Storm Assessment (S/NF), January 1992. 

Receiver Systems 

Access to 

Receiver UserNumber Satellites Activation Date 

DhlSP Mark IV USAF/I DMSP. NOAA USAF: 2-Sep-90 

Wraase USNI 5 NOAA. 7-Aug-90 

RDlT (Harris Corp) SOCCENT/I DMSP Feb-91 

RDlT (Sea Space Corp) ARCENTI1 DMSP. NOAA 8-Mar-91 

Prolotype froin ARCENTll DMSP, NOAA. 15-Dec-90 

TENCAP METEOSAT 

USMU5 METEOSAT USMC: 20-Aug-90 

Source: Hq Air Weather Service, An Analysis of Air Weather Service Support 

to Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, December 1991 (S) 

130 
Navigational Satellite Support for the Gulf War 

The following tables list the Desert Storm aircraft which used Global 

Positioning System (GPS) navigation and the distribution of GPS receivers 

among U.S. Gulf War forces. 

In the Air Force, GPS signals updated the Inertial Navigation System 

(INS) in the following aircraft: F-16 C/D; RC-135; MH-53J; B-52G; and 

JSTARS. KC-135; C-130; MH-60; and, H-3 aircraft used portable GPS 

receivers to augment on board navigation systems. In addition, the 

Conventional Air Launched Cruise Missile (CALCM) used GPS navigation 

for inflight guidance. 

In the Army, GPS served Apache helicopters; M60 tanks; Light 

Armored Vehicles; and served forward air controllers. GPS was used in 

the Navy in the Stand-Off Land Attack Missile (SLAM) guidance and 

initialization of Tomahawk missile coordinates. 

The Marines use GPS in their UH-1 and CH-46 helicopters; M60 

tanks; Light Armored Vehicles; and forward air controllers. Among the 

allies, GPS was used in the French Puma helicopters and the Australian 

Navy. 

European and Saudi forces had about 24 receivers prior to the war, 

but deployed 2,000-2,500 during the course of the conflict. 

Three GPS satellites were launched after the start of Desert Shield (on 

2 Aug 90, 2 Oct 90, and 26 Nov 90), bringing the total constellation to 

16 satellites. These launches served to increase GPS navigation service 

in the Kuwait Theater of Operations (KTO) from 8-9 hours per day to 

approximately 24 hours of two-dimensional coverage and 18 hours threedimensional coverage. 

131 
Table 43 

Navigational Satellite Support for the Gulf War 

Aircraft Supporting the Gulf War with GPS Installed 

Air Force Army Navy 

F- 16C/D RU-21 H P-3E 

MH-53 RP-3 

RC-135 HH-60H 

B-52G MH-53E 

E- 8 HH-65A 

Aircraft Equipped with Portable Receivers 

Air Force Army Navy Marines 

H-3 UH-I W H-3 AH- 1 

C- 130 AH- 1 F P-3 CH-46 

MH-60 UH-60 A/L UH- 1 

UH-60 CH-53 

EH-60A 

AH-64A 

OH-5 8A/C/D 

CH-47D 

GPS Receiver Deployment as of March 1991 

Air Force Army Navy Marines 

Mi I i tary 

Commerc i a1 

132 

190 557 85 10 

150 3710 130 500 

Source: USPACECOM Operations Desert Shield 

and Desert Storm Assessment (S/NF), January 1992 
CENTAF Gulf War Radiomelephone 

Communications Profile 

The Tactical Air Control Center (TACC) was the communication hub 

for the operational planning and execution staff of the JFACC. The communications network that made this command and control possible consisted of 26 large satellite earth terminals and 49 tropospheric radio sets, 

providing 24 links through the desert. There were three message-switching centers in the USCENTAF network supporting 59 communications 

centers that processed more than one and a half million messages. Nineteen automatic and 17 manual telephone switches provided more than 30 

million telephone calls on the tactical system. 

In the Gulf War, 350,000 square miles of airspace had to be managed. In this space were more than 122 refueling tracks, 50 air transit 

routes, 92 combat air patrol orbits, and 660 restricted operating zones that 

had to be plotted, deconflicted, and published in the airspace control 

order. Other airspace coordination factors included: 

3 12 missile engagement zones 

78 strike corridors 

60 Patriot missile zones 

38 corridors 

40 minimum risk routes 

60 restricted fire areas 

60 no-fire areas 

In Desert Shield, units deployed with their ground terminals were able 

immediately to access communication satellites and establish connectivity 

within the theater and United States. At peak, more than 1,OOO UHF 

terminals, 150 SHF terminals, and 32 commercial terminals were 

deployed. This equipment was enough to handle 189 million bits per 

second of information, or approximately 39,000 simultaneous, two-way 

conversations. 

Data was obtained from the Air Force Tactical Communication in 

War, the Desert ShieldDesert Storm Communication Story, Col. Randy 

Witt (ed), Headquarters U.S. Central Command Air Forces, Riyadh, Saudi 

Arabia, March 1991, pp 1-12. 

133 
The following table provides some broad categories and numbers 

supplied by U.S. CENTAF on the communications hardware and traffic 

during the Gulf War, However, there were many communications devices 

supplied by various commands and units making it impossible to compile a reasonably exhaustive list. Moreover, the table does not include 

host countries' support for communication. 

Table 44 

CENTAF Gulf War 

Radiornelephone Communications Profile 

Hardware 

Communicators 

Telephone Switches 

Ground Mobile Force Terminals 

Tropospheric Radio Links 

Secure Telephones (STU-111) 

Frequencies 

Radios 

Ground-to-Air TransmittedReceiver (GATR) Sites 

Computer Assisted Force Management System 

(CAFlUIS) Terminals 

Processed Messages 

Incoming Messages 

Outgoing Messages 

Telephone Calls 

Number 

2,300 

36 

26 

39 

350 

7,665 

923 

3 

55 

Number 

1,293,775 

132,012 

29,542,121 

Source: Col. Randy Witt (ed), Air Force Tactical Communication In War, The Desert ShieldDesert Storm Communication 

Story. Headquarters U.S. Central Command Air Fores, Riyadh, 

Saudi Arabia, March 1991, pp 1-12. 

134 
Air Traffic Control 

Listed below are some examples of difficulties involved in controlling 

2,000 sorties a day over the battlefield, plus hundreds more behind the 

frontlines. 

Table 45 

Air TraMic Control 

Air Space (in sq miles) 

Refueling Tracks 

Air Transit Routes 

Combat Air Patrol Orbits 

Restricted Operating Zones 

Missile Engagement Zones 

Strike Corridors 

Patriot Missile Zones 

Corridors 

Minimum Risk Routes 

Restricted Fire Areas 

No-Fire Areas 

350,000 

122 

50 

92 

660 

312 

78 

60 

38 

40 

60 

60 

Source: Col. Randy Witt (ed), Air Force Tactical Communication In War, The Desert ShieldDcsert Storm Communication 

Story. Headquarters U.S. Central Command Air Fores, Riyadh, 

Saudi Arabia, March 1991, pp 1-12. 

135 
136 
5 

Desert Shield Flight Operations 

This chapter presents, in the tables that follow, a statistical profile of 

the complex scheme of flying activities that the coalition maintained 

during the five months before the outbreak of hostilities. These tables 

include data on both U.S. and Allied flying operations, and a detailed 

look at the increasing scope of training operations that were conducted to 

shape the force packages employed during the first night and throughout 

Desert Storm. Tables present data on the sorties flown by different air 

components during Desert Shield, and on the sorties flown under various 

mission headings such as combat air patrol or electronic warfare. 

The primary source for this data were the daily US. Commander-inChief, Central Command (USCINCCENT) situation reports. We have 

corrected obvious typographical or numerical errors, and although we 

have not attempted to search other sources to discover errors in the 

SITREPs we have corrected them when found. In the tables on training 

and exercises, for example, there were cases where the daily situation 

reports either lacked data or provided only partial data. To fill in gaps, 

we used information from the microfilmed Sortie Recaps, which were an 

early version of Major Roy Lee’s U.S. Air Force, Central Command 

(CENTAF) sortie counts (see the Note on Sources for a discussion of this 

data). 

U.S. Flying Operations 

The relatively large numbers of daily sorties depict the three basic air 

missions in the area of responsibility: deployment, the protection of the 

buildup, and training. 

The tactical support missions such as combat air patrol (CAP), reconnaissance, and surveillance were flown to protect the buildup and in some 

cases to test enemy responses. These missions provided the required 

security envelope for the massive airlift. 

137 
The productivity of the airlifters depended on the availability of 

tankers and escorts. Modification in the 1970s added air refueling capability to transport aircraft, which had substantial effect on readiness, rapid 

deployment, and the sustainment of forces in the theater. In the first few 

weeks of the deployment, as many as sixteen percent of the airlift missions were aerial refueled for non-stop flights. Sometimes the C-5s and 

C-141s were aerial refueled by tankers just before landing or shortly after 

takeoff to help reduce refueling congestion at the “aerial port” of departure in the theater. 

The intratheater transportation requirements that existed from the 

beginning of Operation Desert Shield were also extraordinary. The combination of an austere highway system beyond the main routes and a requirement for massive amounts of inland cargo line haul presented one 

of the operation’s major logistical challenges, compounded by several 

factors. The first was the decision to delay the flow of combat service 

support into theater until after combat forces arrived. The adverse conditions in the extensive geographic area of responsibility was a second 

factor, the change in mission in November was a third. 

Finally, the employment of NATO coalition air forces in the conditions 

of the Arabian peninsula, Mesopotamia and Asia Minor, required tactical 

and operational adjustments to compensate for radically different terrain 

and weather conditions. Consequently, many sorties were devoted to 

training in execution of large packages, massed takeoffs, combined packages, and interoperability with coalition air forces. 

Sorties Flown in Desert Shield by Component Command 

The following tables present the sorties flown by U.S. Air Force, 

Central Command (CENTAF), U.S. Marine Corps, Central Command 

(MARCENT), U.S. Navy, Central Command (NAVCENT), and Allies at 

weekly intervals. It is important to note that the “Sorties” number is for 

that day only. Each entry is just a snap shot for that specific day. The 

“To-Date’’ column, on the other hand, represents the aggregate total from 

the start of Desert Shield through that date. Information on U.S. Army 

Forces, Central Command (ARCENT) flying activities was unavailable, in 

part because Army rotary wing flying operations are tabulated and reported by flying hours rather than sortie totals. 

138 
The data in this table were derived from the U.S. Commander-inChief, Central Command (USCINCCENT) situation reports during Desert 

Shield. The date for any entry should be considered to mean “on day 

dd-mm-yy Zulu” and the data for this date would be found in the report 

for the following day. For instance, the sortie data for 5-Jan-91 would 

appear in the SITREP dated “062215 Jan 91.” 

Except on 7 Sep 90 the flight information was consistently reported 

on a daily basis and played an important role in the daily briefings 

throughout the war. The “To-Date” values were computed relative to the 

starting date of 30 Aug 90. We estimate that before 30 Aug 90 several 

thousands of sorties were flown, however, we did not have the exact 

number of these sorties. 

In the situation reports, the flight activities for each day were categorized by the number of sorties that were flown in Central Command by 

U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, tanker refueling, and 

intratheater airlift. However, in reality the CENTAF sorties should include 

those flown by combat aircraft and the last two categories. The three 

types of sorties were part and parcel of the full range of CENTAF flight 

activities. Our categorization reflects this situation. 

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Combat Air Patrol (CAP) in Desert Shield 

The following table presents the CAP sorties that were flown by the 

U.S. Air Force), U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Navy during Desert Shield. 

It is important to note that while the “Scheduled” and “Flown” numbers 

are limited for that day, the “Grand Total” row represents the Desert 

Shield aggregate total. Thus some tables may appear to be off. In Table 

47, for example, the Air Force columns (3,486 and 3,580 respectively) 

reflect the entire period of Desert Shield and not merely a sum of the 

column entries. 

The data in the table were derived from the U.S. 

Commander-in-Chief, Central Command situation reports. When data 

were unavailable from SITREPS, Sortie Recap (recapitulated) Data were 

utilized. When discrepancies were found, the SITREPS took precedence. 

The date for any entry should be considered to mean “on day ddmm-yy Zulu” and the data for this date would be found in the SITREP 

for the following day. For instance, the sortie data for 5 Jan 91 would 

appear in the SITREP dated “06221 5 Jan 91 .” 

141 
Representative 

Date 

7-Aug-90 

14-Aug-90 

21-Aug-90 

28-Aug-90 

4-Sep-90 

1 I-Sep-90 

18-Sep-90 

25-Sep-90 

2-Ocl-90 

9-Oct-90 

16-OCI-90 

23-Oct-90 

30-Oct-90 

6-Nov-90 

13-Nov-90 

20-Nov-90 

27-N~-')r) 

I 1 -I)cc-'lo 

25-Dcc-90 

4-r)ec'm 

I wkm 

1-Jan-91 

8-Jan-91 

15-Jan-91 

Grand Total 

Scheduled 

0 

6 

18 

20 

20 

24 

20 

16 

16 

24 

20 

24 

20 

14 

22 

22 

IR 

14 

14 

In 

50 

38 

26 

72 

3,486 

Table 47 

Combat Air Patrol (CAP) in Desert Shield 

USAF 

Flown 

0 

6 

I8 

20 

20 

26 

20 

16 

16 

24 

20 

26 

24 

14 

22 

24 

IS 

14 

14 

20 

so 

44 

28 

71 

3,580 

Scheduled 

0 

0 

0 

14 

40 

50 

48 

48 

36 

30 

30 

24 

26 

28 

28 

34 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

4,553 

USMC 

Flown 

0 

0 

0 

18 

38 

45 

46 

42 

36 

26 

30 

24 

26 

28 

28 

28 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

44 

4,461 

Scheduled 

0 

0 

8 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

0 

4 

4 

6 

4 

4 

4 

2 

6 

30 

6 

6 

I .1 

10 

24 

38 

1,269 

USN Missio

Flown 

0 

0 

8 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

0 

4 

4 

6 

4 

4 

4 

2 

6 

30 

6 

6 

14 

10 

24 

38 

1,269 

Scheduled 

0 

6 

26 

38 

64 

78 

72 

68 

52 

58 

54 

54 

50 

46 

54 

58 

4R 

68 

44 

4H 

88 

72 

74 

134 

9,308 

Source: USCINCCENT 
Reconnaissance Sorties in Desert Shield 

The following tables present the reconnaissance sorties that were 

flown by the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy during Desert Shield. It is 

important to note that while the “Scheduled” and “Flown” numbers are 

listed for that day, the “Grand Total” row represents the aggregate total 

for Desert Shield. Thus some tables may appear to be off. In Table 48, 

for example, the Air Force columns (628 and 620 respectively) reflect the 

entire period of Desert‘ Shield and not merely a sum of the column entries. 

The data in the table were derived from the U.S. 

Commander-in-Chief, Central Command situation reports. When data 

were unavailable from SITREPS, Sortie Recap (recapitulated) Data were 

utilized. When data discrepancies were found, the SlTREPs took precedence. 

The date for any entry should be considered to mean “on day ddmm-yy Zulu” and the data for this date would be found in the SITREP 

for the following day. For instance, the sortie data for 5 Jan 91 would 

appear in the SITREP dated “06221 5 Jan 91 .” 

143 
Table 48 

Strategic Rcconnsissance Sorties (U-2, TR-1, RC-135) 

Representative USAF 

Date Scheduled 

13-Aug-90 

20-Aug-90 

27-Aug-90 

3-Sep-90 

10-Sep-90 

17-Sep-90 

24-Sep-90 

1 -0ct-90 

8-Oct-90 

15-Oct-90 

22-Oct-90 

29-Oct-90 

5-NOV-90 

1 2-NOV-90 

1 9-NOV-90 

26-NOV-90 

3-Dw-90 

10-Dw-90 

17-Dec-90 

24-Dec-90 

3 1 -Dec-90 

7-Jan-91 

14-Jan-91 

15-Jan-9 1 

Grand Total 

2 

3 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

5 

5 

3 

5 

2 

5 

2 

4 

5 

5 

3 

5 

5 

628 

USN 

Flown Scheduled 

2 

2 

4 

4 

4 

4 

3 

4 

4 

4 

3 

5 

5 

3 

5 

2 

5 

2 

3 

4 

4 

4 

4 

7 

620 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

1 

1 

1 

2 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

74 

Mission Total 

Flown Scheduled 

0 2 

0 3 

0 4 

0 4 

0 4 

0 4 

0 4 

0 4 

0 4 

0 4 

1 5 

1 6 

1 6 

1 4 

2 7 

1 3 

1 6 

0 3 

1 5 

I 6 

0 5 

0 3 

0 5 

0 5 

68 702 

Flown 

2 

2 

4 

4 

4 

4 

3 

4 

4 

4 

4 

6 

6 

4 

7 

3 

6 

2 

4 

5 

4 

4 

4 

7 

688 

Source: USCINCCENT SYI'REPs (S) 

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l'al)le 49 

Tactical Recoiiiinissance Sorties 

Representative 

Date 

7-Aug-90 

14-Aug-90 

2 1 -Aug-90 

28-Aug-90 

4-Sep-90 

1 1 -Sep-90 

18-Sep-90 

25-Sep-90 

2-Oct-90 

9-Oct-90 

16-Oct-90 

23-Oct-90 

30-Oct-90 

6-NOV-90 

1 3-NOV-90 

20-NOV-90 

27-NOV-90 

4-Dec-90 

18-Dec-90 

25-Dec-90 

I-Jan-91 

8-Jan-91 

15-Jan-9 1 

1 1 -D~-90 

Grand Total 

USAF 

Scheduled 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

7 

8 

8 

8 

8 

7 

4 

4 

3 

6 

6 

6 

14 

738 

Flown 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

3 

6 

7 

8 

8 

8 

8 

7 

4 

6 

3 

4 

6 

6 

13 

684 

USN Mission Total 

Scheduled 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

2 

1 

I 

36 

Flown 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

2 

1 

1 

Scheduled 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

7 

.8 

8 

8 

8 

7 

4 

4 

3 

8 

8 

7 

15 

34 774 

Flown 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

3 

6 

7 

8 

8 

8 

8 

7 

4 

6 

3 

6 

8 

7 

14 

718 

Source: USCINCCENT SITREPs (S) 

145 
Support Sorties 

The following table provides daily sortie numbers for such support 

missions as air refueling and airlift that were flown by the U.S. Air 

Force, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps during Desert Shield. It is 

important to note that while the “Scheduled” and “Flown” numbers are 

listed for that day, the “Grand Total” row represents the aggregate for 

Desert Shield. Thus some tables may appear to be off. In Table 50, for 

example, the Air Force columns (8,383 and 7,935 respectively) reflect the 

entire period of Desert Shield and not merely a sum of the column entries. 

Data in this table were derived from the U.S. Commander-in-Chief, 

Central Command situation reports. When data were unavailable from 

SITREPS, Sortie Recap (recapitulated) Data were utilized. When discrepancies were found, SITREPS took precedence. 

The date for any entry should be considered to mean “on day d-m-y 

Zulu’’ and the data for this date would be found in the SITREP for the 

following day. For instance, the sortie data for 5 Jan 91 would appear in 

the SITREP dated “06221 5 Jan 91 .” 

146 
Table 50 

Support Sorties 

L 

P 

4 

Air Refueling 

Representative USAF USMC USN Mission Total 

Date Scheduled Flown Scheduled Flown Scheduled Flown Scheduled Flow 

7-Aug-90 

14-Aug-90 

21-Aug-90 

28-Aug-90 

4-Sep-90 

1 1 -Sep-90 

18-Sep-90 

25-Sep-90 

2-Oct-90 

9-Oct-90 

16-Oct-90 

23-0ct-90 

30-0ct-90 

6-Nov-90 

13-Nov-90 

20-NOV-90 

27-NOV-90 

4-Dec-90 

1 1 -Dec-90 

18-Dx-90 

25-Dx-90 

1-Jan-91 

8-Jan-91 

15-Jan-91 

16-Jan-9 1 

Grand Total 

0 0 

16 16 

23 26 

45 29 

42 38 

46 41 

58 47 

42 40 

47 42 

44 42 

52 53 

52 50 

57 59 

44 42 

51 52 

61 64 

53 53 

68 61 

62 60 

69 66 

41 41 

55 58 

98 99 

84 76 

50 42 

8,383 7,935 

0 

0 

0 

12 

4 

4 

4 

5 

0 

2 

4 

4 

3 

4 

I 

5 

4 

3 

4 

4 

7 

3 

3 

3 

3 

562 

0 

0 

0 

12 

10 

20 

6 

12 

0 

2 

4 

4 

2 

5 

1 

3 

4 

4 

3 

4 

7 

3 

3 

3 

2 

715 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

4 4 

9 I 

4 4 

12 14 

4 5 

2 3 

0 0 

8 9 

9 9 

13 13 

12 12 

11 11 

15 14 

4 4 

15 15 

8 7 

9 9 

4 4 

7 7 

12 13 

15 15 

21 21 

1,081 1,068 

0 ( 

16 11 

23 2 

61 4: 

55 5: 

54 6: 

74 6' 

51 5' 

49 4: 

46 4 

646 

65 6: 

73 7i 

60 5' 

63 6 

81 8 

61 6 

86 8( 

74 7( 

82 7! 

58 5: 

65 61 

113 111 

102 9r 

74 61 

10,026 9,718 

A

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Source: USCINCCENT 
Electronic Combat 

The following table presents the electronic combat activity during 

Desert Shield at weekly intervals. The U.S. used F-~Gs, EF-111As, 

EA-6Bs. and EC-130s as the primary aerial weapon systems for electronic combat. 

The data in this table were derived from the U.S. Commander-inChief, Central Command situation reports. When data were unavailable 

from Sitreps, Sortie Recap (recapitulated) Data were utilized. When discrepancies were found, SITREPS took precedence. 

The date for any entry should be considered to mean “on day ddmm-yy Zulu” and the data for this date would be found in the SITREP for 

the following day. For instance, the sortie data for 5 Jan 91 would appear 

in the SITREP dated “062215 Jan 91.” 

F-4G Wild Weasel aircraft suppress enemy air defenses (SEAD) 

through disruption or destruction using standoff anti-radiation missiles or 

free-fall ordnance. 

EF-1 1 1A Ravens support friendly forces with high powered, directional, electronic jamming directed against early warning, ground controlled intercept (GCI), acquisition and height finder radars and enemy 

Identification Friend or Foe (IFF). 

EA-6Bs are naval electronic warfare aircraft. They can perform 

electronic jamming and also launch high speed antiradiation missiles. 

The EC-130 sorties included Volant Solo (VS), Compass Call (CC), 

and airborne command, control and communications (ABCCC). The 

EC- 130 sortie data was included in the table because there was no distinction in the RECAP data between the Electronic Warfare Missions (VS, 

CC) and the Command and Control Mission ABCCC. 

EC- 130 Compass Call jams enemy Command, Control, and Communications, data links and IFF to disrupt and degrade enemy integrated air 

dcfcnse systems. Volant Solo conducts psychological operations, broadcasting in a frequency spectrum which include standard AWFM radios, 

telcvision, short wave, and military command, control, and communications (C3) bands. Volant Solo’s secondary missions are communications 

jammming in the military spectrum and intelligence gathering. USMC C148 
130s were equipped with a removable electronic warfare suite that 

enabled them to perform electronic warfare missions. Navy EP-3Es and 

EA-3Bs also conducted electronic warfare operations. 

During Desert Shield these aircraft participated in numerous exercises, 

yet they also executed missions intended to protect the buildup of coalition power. 

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Table 51 

Electronic Combat F-4G, EF-111, EA-6, EC-130 

Representative USAF USMC USN 

Date Scheduled 

7-Aug-90 

14-Aug-90 

21 -Aug-90 

2K-A~g-90 

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1 1 -5ep-90 

18-Seg90 

25-Sep-90 

2-at-90 

9-at-90 

16-at-90 

23-0ct-90 

30-Oct-90 

13-Nov-90 

20-Nov-90 

27-Nov-90 

4-Dec-90 

1 1-Dec-90 

18-Dec-90 

25-Dec-90 

I -Jam9 1 

8-Jan-9 1 

15-Jan-91 

Grand Total 

6-NOV-90 

0 

0 

6 

IS 

24 

31 

32 

32 

35 

36 

34 

38 

38 

38 

38 

43 

38 

40 

34 

39 

28 

46 

50 

29 

4555 

Flown Scheduled 

0 

0 

4 

IS 

24 

30 

31 

32 

33 

31 

37 

36 

37 

29 

36 

48 

39 

41 

34 

37 

28 

41 

51 

28 

4539 

0 

0 

0 

2 

6 

8 

8 

10 

10 

10 

6 

8 

3 

0 

0 

10 

5 

0 

0 

0 

7 

0 

0 

5 

962 

Flown Scheduled 

0 

0 

0 

2 

4 

6 

6 

8 

8 

8 

6 

8 

4 

1 

0 

7 

5 

0 

0 

0 

I 

0 

0 

3 

880 

0 

0 

25 

23 

2fJ 

13 

33 

34 

14 

11 

23 

14 

18 

19 

16 

13 

4 

22 

7 

5 

0 

4 

22 

24 

2,175 

Mission Totals 

Flown Scheduled Flow

0 0 

0 0 

25 43 4

23 41 4

22 65 5

13 56 

36 89 

26 84 7

14 66 6

11 61 5

23 71 

15 61 6

18 69 6

18 70 6

15 65 6

13 75 7

3 51 5

20 79 7

6 48 4

4 49 4

0 35 3

4 54 4

23 84 8

23 61 6

2,155 8,822 8,47

Source: Sortie Recap Data (
Airborne Command and Control 

The following table lists the number of airborne command and 

control sorties flown by the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Royal Air Force 

and Royal Saudi Air Force in Desert Shield. It is important to note that 

while the “Scheduled” and “Flown” numbers are listed for that u, the 

“Grand Total” row represents the Desert Shield aggregate total. Thus 

some tables may appear to be off. In Table 52, for example, the Air 

Force columns (377 and 385 respectively) reflect the entire period of 

Desert Shield and not merely a sum of the column entries. 

The data in this table were derived from the U.S. Commander-inChief, Central Command SITREPs. When data were unavailable from 

SITREPs, Sortie Recap (Recapitulation) Data was utilized. When discrepancies were found, SITREPS took precedence. The higher number of Navy 

sorties (1,132 versus 385 Air Force, for example) resulted from the 

shorter sortie duration of carrier-based platforms, and from the nature of 

carrier flight operations. 

The date for any entry should be considered to mean “on day ddmm-yy Zulu” and the data for this date would be found in the SITREP 

for the following day. For instance, the sortie data for 5 Jan 91 would 

appear in the SITREP dated “06221 5 Jan 91 .” 

Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) or airborne command, control and communications (ABCCC) provide the airborne command and control function for the counterair mission as well as the 

overall aidland battle, allowing the mission elements to receive the most 

up-to-date information for mission planning and execution. AWACS enables deep-look radar coverage of enemy territory, reduces the effects of 

terrain masking, and provides low-altitude coverage well beyond ground 

system capabilities. Additionally, this system provides surveillance, 

aircraft track identification, threat detection and warning, weapons control 

of friendly aircraft, air refueling and rendezvous assistance and 

navigational assistance. 

151 
Table 52 

Command and Control (AWACS, ABCCC) 

Representative USAF USN ALLIES 

Date Scheduled Flown Scheduled Flown Scheduled 

7-Aug-90 

14-Aug-90 

21-Aug-90 

28-Aug-90 

4-Sep-90 

11-Sep-90 

18-Sep-90 

25-Sep-90 

2-Oct-90 

9-OcI-90 

16-OCI-90 

23-0~1-90 

30-0~1-90 

6-Nov-90 

13-NOV-90 

20-NOV-90 

27-NOV-90 

4-DCC-90 

1 1 -Dec-90 

18-Dec-90 

25-Dec-90 

1 -Jan-9 1 

8-Jan-9 1 

15-Jan-9 1 

16-Jan-91 

Grand Total 

0 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

3 

2 

3 

2 

2 

2 

2 

I 

1 

2 

2 

I 

2 

4 

3 

4 

4 

5 

3 

317 

0 

1 

2 

3 

2 

2 

3 

2 

3 

2 

2 

2 

2 

I 

I 

2 

2 

I 

2 

4 

3 

4 

4 

5 

1 

385 

0 

0 

5 

8 

I0 

3 

13 

9 

7 

3 

9 

10 

6 

12 

8 

8 

3 

16 

6 

4 

6 

4 

18 

18 

21 

1.142 

0 1 

0 3 

5 2 

8 2 

10 3 

3 3 

14 3 

8 3 

6 3 

3 3 

9 3 

10 3 

6 3 

8 4 

6 4 

8 4 

3 3 

16 4 

6 4 

4 4 

6 4 

4 3 

18 3 

18 3 

21 4 

0 

1,132 519 

Mission Tot

Flown Scheduled Flo

1 1 

3 5 

2 9 

2 12 

3 I5 

3 8 

3 19 

3 14 

3 13 

3 8 

3 14 

3 15 

3 11 

4 17 

6 13 

4 14 

3 8 

4 21 

4 12 

4 12 

4 13 

3 11 

3 25 

3 26 

2 28 

0 

514 2,038 

2

Source: USCINCCENT SITREP
Daily Flying Hours and Average Mission 

Length by Base and Type of Aircraft 

(based on summary of previous 24-hour period) 

The following table presents the daily flying hours for various aircraft 

during a two-week period in Desert Shield. It illustrates the scope and 

intensity of Desert Shield air operations. 

The data in this table were extracted from the employment sorties and 

hours flown section of the Commander, U.S. Air Force, Central Command (COMUSCENTAF) situation reports for the period 2 September 

through 19 September 1990. This was the only period in which flying 

hours were broken down by aircraft type and base location. This data 

illustrates the type of flying operations conducted during Desert Shield. 

The three total columns at the end of the report are based only on the 

data displayed in this table. Because of some partially reported data (e.g., 

for F/A-l8s based at Shaikh ha), all totals do not span the same number 

of days. In cases where the missions flown and flight hours columns did 

not have the same number of missing data (e.g., for F-16s based at A1 

Minhad), the row totals omit any days in which either missions flown or 

flight hours were unreported; this practice permits the average length of 

mission to be calculated based on the largest possible sample size. Note 

that: 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

The column headings in the table should be interpreted in the 

following way: Missions Flown (MF); Flight Hours (FH); Average Hours Per Mission (AHPM); Timed Missions Flown (TMF). 

Dates given in the table above are SITREP dates, each covering a 

24-hour time period, from 0300 on the previous day through 

0300 on the date of the SITREP. 

SlTREPs were not available for 16 September and 18 September 

1990. 

In this table, an empty cell in the missions flown or flight hours 

column indicates that the SITREP did not have data. The notation 

" - " in the missions flown or flight hours column indicates that 

the SITREP had no row for the given aircraft type in the day 

153 
5. 

6. 

7. 

8. 

indicated, or contained either a dash or the words “NO REPORT” 

in the corresponding cell location. The notation ‘‘-” in the 

hours-per-mission column indicates that no average length of 

mission could be computed. 

The totals at the foot of each day’s columns are taken from the 

situation reports (SITREPS). 

Footnote for 19 F-15C missions from Dhahran on 11 September 

SITREP: “13 TRAINING SORTIES OPS CANCELLED.” 

Footnote for 12 F-16 missions from Doha on 11 September 

SITREP: “16 SORTIES WEATHER CANCELLED.” 

The following abbreviations were made: Volant Solo (VS). 

Compass Call (CC), Tactical Fighter Wing (TFW), airborne command-control-communications (ABCCC). 

A 

154 
Table 53 

Daily Flying Hours and Average Mission 

Length by Base and Type of Aircraft 

(based on summary of previous 24-hour period) 

1.69 

2.35 

0.0 

11.30 

1.83 

0.0 

0.0 

2.12 

- 

0.0 

1.41 

1.41 

0.0 

- 

- 

1.16 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

2.09 

- 

- 

Base Alrcmn Type 

Al Dhafra F-16 

w-4 

AlMinhad F-I6 

Bateen EC- 130 (CC) 

Dhahran F-I5C 

[DELETED] 8-52 

[DELETED] F-117 

Doha F-16 

King Abdul Aziz AV-8 

King Fahd AP A-10 (23 TFW) 

A-10 (354TFW) 

37 

7 

0 

2 

20 

0 

0 

10 

32 

0 

16 

16 

-- 

0 

12 

-2 

-2 

10 

-2 

-- 

-- 

12 

-46 

0 

4 

7 

2 

-- 

[DELETED] 

16 

41 

203 

Riyadh 

Shaikh Isa 

Sharjah 

Tabuk 

Taif 

Thumrait 

All 

All 

A-10 (toral for base) 

AC-130 

EC-130 (VS) 

c-21 

E-3 

RC-135 

A-6 

EA-6 

F-4G (35 TFW) 

F-4G (52 TFW) 

F-4G (total for base) 

FIA- I8 

KC- I30 

EC-130 (ABCCC) 

F- I5C 

EF-I 11 

F-l I I 

F- 15E 

KC- 135 

C- 130 

Total 

MF 

39 

6 

0 

1 

20 

0 

0 

10 

24 

0 

I5 

15 

- 

0 

12 

I 

2 

10 

8 

- 

- 

12 

52 

- 

0 

0 

0 

0 

16 

32 

I29 

373 

2-Sep-90 3-Sep-90 I I 

FH AHPMI MF 

66. I 

14.1 

0.0 

11.3 

36.5 

0.0 

0.0 

21.2 

- 

0.0 

21.1 

21.1 

- 

0.0 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

13.9 

- 

- 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

33.4 

- 

- 

- -1 473 

FH AHPM~ 

67.5 

16.0 

0.0 

21.9 

75.3 

0.0 

0.0 

17.4 

- 

0.0 

23.2 

23.2 

- 

0.0 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

21.5 

- 

- 

0.0 

5.6 

24.5 

3.6 

32.2 

- 

- 

- 

1.82 

2.29 

0.0 

10.95 

3.77 

0.0 

0.0 

1 .I4 

- 

0.0 

1.45 

1.45 

- 

0.0 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

1.79 

- 

- 

0.0 

I .40 

3.50 

I .80 

2.01 

- 

II 406 

MF 

39 

6 

0 

1 

30 

0 

0 

10 

23 

- 

- 

24 

- 

0 

- 

2 

2 

2 

4 

- 

- 

12 

38 

- 

I 

12 

5 

10 

16 

30 

143 

4-sep-90 

FH AHPM 

13.1 

14.1 

0.0 

2.7 

73.7 

0.0 

0.0 

17.7 

- 

- 

- 

35.5 

- 

0.0 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

17.6 

- 

- 

7.0 

18.0 

12.9 

15.4 

31.9 

- 

- 

- 

I .89 

2.35 

0.0 

2.70 

2.46 

0.0 

0.0 

1 .I7 

- 

- 

- 

1.48 

- 

0.0 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

1.47 

- 

- 

7.00 

1 SO 

2.58 

1.54 

1.99 

- 

- 

- 

155 
Bpse 

Al Dhafra 

FH AHPM 

62.9 1.75 

11.2 1.87 

- 

9.6 9.60 

72.3 2.41 

0.0 0.0 

- 

19.3 1.93 

- 

11.4 1.43 

32.0 1.60 

43.4 1.55 

- 

10.0 3.33 

- - 

AI Minhad 

Bateen 

Dhahran 

[DELETED] 

[DELETED] 

King Abdul Aiz 

King Fahd AP 

Doha 

MF 

34 

6 

-- 

I 

30 

3 

-- 

10 

-- 

20 

24 

44 

-- 

2 

Riyadh 17 

Shaikh Isa 

Sharjah 

Tabuk 

Taif 

Thumrait 

All 

All 

1.53 

2.20 

9.20 

2.61 

1.59 

1.34 

1.32 

1.33 

2.60 

- 

- 

1.65 

1.43 

4.04 

1.61 

2.11 

- 

- 

Table 53 (cont’d) 

Daily Flying Hours and Average Mission 

Length by Base and Type of Aircraft 

(based on summary of previous 24-hour period) 

21 

4 

-44 

3 

30 

-0 

-0 

10 

-- 20 

24 

44 

-- 

0 

18 

-2 

-2 

-- 

-- 12 

-0 

12 

-- 

-- 

-- 

12 

6 

15 

16 

30 

160 

-- 

Alrcrah Type 

F-16 

RF-4 

F-16 

EC- 130 (CC) 

F-15C 

8-52 

F-16 

F-117 

AV-8 

A-10 (23 TFW) 

A-I0 (354TFW) 

A- 10 (ma1 for base) 

AC- I30 

EC-130 (VS) 

c-2 I 

E-3 

RC- I 35 

A-6 

EA-6 

F-4G (35 TFW) 

F-4G (52 TFW) 

F4 (total for base) 

FIA- 18 

KC- 130 

EC-130 (ABCCC) 

F- 1 SC 

EF-I 11 

F-Ill 

1.96 

1 SO 

1.47 

4.57 

2.30 

0.0 

0.0 

2.35 

- 

1.40 

I .46 

1.43 

- 

0.0 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

1.71 

0.0 

1.71 

- 

- 

- 

1.46 

2.08 

1 .S6 

1.54 

- 

- 

- 

F- 15E 

KC-135 

C- 130 

- 

16.8 1.40 

- 

- 

13.1 4.37 

31.0 2.58 

16.4 3.28 

15.8 1.58 

30.1 1.77 

- - 

- - 

Total - 

-- 12 

-- 

-- 

- 

12 

5 

14 

[DELETED] 

17 

33 

153 

-- 

MF 

36 

6 

31 

1 

30 

0 

16 

10 

28 

8 

20 

28 

- 

3 

15 

2 

2 

10 

5 

- 

- 

12 

50 

- 

3 

12 

5 

10 

17 

38 

134 

490 

I I I 5-sep-90 6sep-90 7-sep-90 

FH AHPM~ MF 

52.1 

13.2 

- 

9.2 

78.4 

- 

- 

15.9 

- 

26.8 

31.6 

58.4 

- 

5.2 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

19.8 

- 

- 

- 

17.1 

20.2 

22.5 

35.8 

- 

- 

- 

41.2 

6.0 

64.5 

13.7 

69.1 

0.0 

0.0 

23.5 

- 

27.9 

35.1 

63.0 

- 

0.0 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

20.5 

0.0 

20.5 

- 

- 

- 

17.5 

12.5 

23.4 

24.6 

- 

- 

- 

156 
Table 53 (cont’d) 

Daily Flying Hours and Average Mission 

Length by Base and Type of Aircraft 

(based on summary of previous 24-hour period) 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

9.00 

2.34 

0.0 

0.0 

1.87 

- 

I .36 

I .47 

I .42 

- 

4.90 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

I .67 

0.0 

1.67 

- 

- 

5.60 

I .28 

1.97 

I .66 

BW A1m-n ~ype 

AlDhafn F-16 

RF-4 

AlMinhad F-16 

Bateen EC-130 (CC) 

Dhahran F-15C 

[DELETED] 8-52 

Doha F-16 

[DELETED] F- 1 17 

King Abdul Aziz AV-8 

King Fahd AP A-10 (23 TFW) 

2.00 

2.07 

1.38 

8.45 

3.65 

- 

2.51 

1.51 

1.50 

1.51 

4.20 

- 

1.76 

1.72 

1.75 

- 

2.42 

3.85 

2.10 

2.75 

- 

- 

- 

Riyadh 

Shaikh Isa 

Sharjah 

Tabuk 

Taif 

’Ihumrait 

All 

All 

43 

6 

47 

2 

17 

-0 

16 

0 

-24 

0 

0 

0 

-0 

I 

12 

-2 

-2 

-7 

-6 

12 

6 

18 

52 

-0 

12 

8 

16 

-- 

14 

36 

151 

499 

A-I0 (354TFV)) 

A-10 (total for bay) 

AC-130 

EC-130 (VS) 

c-21 

E-3 

RC- I35 

A-6 

EA-6 

F-4G (35 TFW) 

F-4G (52 TFW) 

F-4G (total for base) 

FIA- I8 

KC-130 

EC-130 (ABCCC) 

F- I SC 

EF-I 11 

F-111 

1.70 

2.10 

1.27 

6.00 

2.97 

0.0 

- 

0.0 

- 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

4.90 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

1.70 

1.60 

1.67 

- 

- 

0.0 

I .09 

3.45 

1.53 

2.25 

- 

- 

- 

F- 15E 

KC- I35 

C- I30 

0.0 

- 

Total - 

15 

-46 

162 

559 

MF 

0 

0 

0 

1 

34 

0 

0 

10 

- 

20 

24 

44 

- 

I 

17 

2 

2 

- 

- 

10 

0 

10 

- 

- 

I 

14 

3 

10 

0 

34 

166 

- 

8-Sep-90 

FH AtIPM 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

9.0 

79.4 

0.0 

0.0 

18.7 

- 

27.1 

35.2 

62.3 

- 

4.9 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

16.7 

0.0 

16.7 

- 

- 

5.6 

17.9 

5.9 

16.6 

0.0 

- 

- 

- 

MF 

35 

6 

51 

2 

22 

0 

16 

10 

22 

20 

24 

44 

0 

1 

12 

2 

2 

9 

10 

II 

5 

16 

59 

- 

0 

12 

2 

4 

9-Sep-90 I 

FH AHPMl MF 

69.9 

12.4 

70.6 

16.9 

80.3 

0.0 

- 

25.1 

- 

30.2 

36.1 

66.3 

0.0 

4.2 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

19.4 

8.6 

28.0 

- 

- 

0.0 

29.0 

7.7 

8.4 

41.3 

- 

- 

- 

FH AHPM~ 

73.0 

12.6 

59.8 

12.0 

50.5 

0.0 

0.0 

- 

- 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

4.9 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

20.4 

9.6 

30.0 

- 

- 

0.0 

13.1 

27.6 

24.5 

31.5 

- 

- 

- 

157 
Table 53 (cont'd) 

Daily Flying Hours and Average Mission 

Length by Base and npe of Aircraft 

(based on summary of previous 24-hour period) 

11-Sep-90 12-Sep-90 

MF FH AHPM MF FH AHPM 

37 85.6 2.31 38 70.3 1.85 

8 14.3 1.79 6 10.2 1.70 

44 63.6 1.45 40 54.4 1.36 

I 6.7 6.70 2 13.6 6.80 

74.7 2.20 

3 - - 0 0.0 0.0 

12 - - 16 32.3 2.02 

8 17.2 2.15 8 15.4 1.93 

40 - - 27 - - 24 35.7 1.49 24 36.5 1.52 

28 40.9 1.46 24 35.3 1.47 

52 76.6 1.47 48 71.8 1.50 

19 70.1 3.69 34 

2 - - 2 - I 5.0 5.00 1 5.0 5.00 

20 - - 17 - - 2 - -2 - 

2 - -2 - 

10 - -6 - - 

8 - -6 - 12 23.3 1.94 1 I 19.0 1.73 

8 9.7 1.21 6 9.9 1.65 

20 33.0 1.65 17 28.9 1.70 

48 - - 45 - - 

1 6.9 6.90 2 10.2 5.10 

12 29.8 2.48 12 50.6 4.22 

8 27.8 3.48 8 - 

[DELETED] 

- - - 

16 23.3 1.46 15 26.0 1.73 

15 30.5 2.03 15 30.0 2.00 

48 - - 41 - - 

196 - - 186 - - 

631 - - 603 - - 

BaSe AIrcra!I Type 

AlDhafra F-16 

RF-4 

Al Minhad F-16 

Bateen EC- I30 (CC) 

Dhahran F- I5C 

[DELETED] 8-52 

Doha F-16 

[DELETED] F-117 

King AMul Aziz AV-8 

King Fahd AP A-I0 (23 TFW) 

A-10 (354 TFW) 

A-10 (loml for base) 

AC- 1 30 

EC- I30 (VS) 

Riyadh c-2 I 

E-3 

RC- I35 

Shaikhlsa A-6 

EA-6 

F-4G (35 TFW) 

F-4G (52 TFW) 

F-4G (lotd for base) 

FIA- 18 

KC- 1 30 

Sharjah EC-130 (ABCCC) 

Tabuk F- I5C 

Taif EF-I I I 

F-l I I 

13-Sep-90 

MF FH AHPM 

38 78.4 2.06 

6 13.0 2.17 

39 60.4 1.55 

2 9.8 4.90 

31 85.8 2.77 

2 - - 

16 20.2 1.26 

8 21.7 2.71 

26 - - 

24 33.4 1.39 

24 36.6 1.53 

48 70.0 1.46 

-2 - - 

13 - - 

-2 - - 

-2 - - 

10 - - 

-5 - - 

8 14.4 1.80 

6 11.1 1.85 

14 25.5 1.82 

54 - - 

-0 - - 

1 6.3 6.30 

12 26.7 2.23 

-8 25.1 3.14 

16 20.3 1.27 

1 4.6 4.60 

16 43.6 2.73 

48 - - 

202 - - 

623 - - 

Thumrait F- 15E 

All KC-135 

All C-130 

Tolal 

158 
BPse 

Al Dhafra 0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

2.40 

2.23 

0.0 

0.0 

2.38 

- 

1.43 

1.53 

1.48 

2.85 

4.90 

- 

1.76 

2.03 

1.88 

- 

- 

6.75 

4.50 

2.71 

1.14 

0.0 

- 

- 

- 

Al Minhad 

Bateen 

Dhahran 

[DELETED] 

Doha 

[DELETED] 

King Abdul Aziz 

41 

6 

44 

4 

20 

0 

15 

1.0 

24 

24 

48 

2 

I 

12 

-2 

-2 

-6 

-7 

16 

6 

a 

22 

52 

12 

I 

14 

8 

16 

17 

48 

205 

633 

King Fahd 

2.34 

2.07 

1.70 

4.70 

3.63 

0.0 

1.85 

2.15 

- 

1 .M 

1.47 

1.45 

4.30 

7.20 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

1.97 

1.77 

1.91 

- 

- 

8.60 

2.45 

3.31 

1.24 

1.86 

- 

- 

- 

Riyadh 

Shaikh Isa 

70.0 4.38 

- 

- - 

- - 

Sharjah 

Tabuk 

Taif 

0 

-40 

155 

470 

Thumrait 

All 

All 

AP 

Table 53 (cont’d) 

Daily Flying Hours and Average Mission 

Length by Base and Type of Aircraft 

(based on summary of previous 24-hour period) 

Aircraft Type 

F-16 

RF-4 

F-16 

EC-130 (CC) 

F-lSC 

8-52 

F-16 

F-I17 

AV-a 

A-10 (23 TFW) 

A-10 (354 TFW) 

A-10 (total for base) 

AC-130 

EC-I30 (VS) 

c-2 I 

E-3 

RC-135 

A4 

EA-6 

F-4G (35 TFW) 

F-4G (52 TFW) 

F-4G (total for base) 

FIA- 1 8 

KC- I30 

EC-130 (ABCCC) 

F- 15C 

EF-I 11 

F-111 

F-ISE 

KC-135 

C-130 

Total 

MF 

19 

a 

44 

3 

26 

0 

16 

a 

14 

24 

24 

48 

0 

I 

16 

2 

2 

1 

4 

26 

12 

38 

48 

16 

2 

12 

8 

16 

16 

42 

215 

660 

14-Sep-90 

FH AHPM 

42.3 

10.5 

73.9 

11.1 

65.4 

0.0 

- 

13.2 

- 

32.5 

36.3 

68.8 

0.0 

4.5 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

39.0 

18.2 

57.2 

- 

9.5 

18.4 

29.0 

20.2 

2.23 

1.31 

I .68 

3.70 

2.52 

- 

- 

1.65 

- 

1.35 

1.51 

1.43 

0.0 

4.50 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

1 SO 

1.52 

1.51 

- 

- 

4.75 

1.53 

3.63 

1.26 

MF 

0 

0 

0 

3 

21 

0 

0 

8 

32 

24 

24 

48 

2 

1 

I8 

2 

2 

8 

7 

8 

6 

14 

56 

14 

2 

I2 

8 

16 

I 17Sep-90 I 15-Sep-90 

FH AHPM~ MF 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

7.2 

46.9 

0.0 

0.0 

19.0 

- 

34.4 

36.7 

71.1 

5.7 

4.9 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

14.1 

12.2 

26.3 

- 

- 

13.5 

54.0 

21.7 

18.3 

0.0 

FH AHPM~ 

95.9 

12.4 

14.7 

18.8 

72.5 

0.0 

27.7 

17.2 

34.5 

35.2 

69.7 

8.6 

7.2 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

31.5 

10.6 

42.1 

- 

- 

8.6 

34.3 

26.5 

19.9 

31.7 

- 

- 

- 

159 
Table 53 (cont’d) 

Daily Flying Hours and Average Mission 

Length by Base and Type of Aircraft 

(based on summary of previous 24-hour period) 

FH AHPM 

80.7 1.83 

13.6 2.27 

71.1 1.51 

15.3 3.83 

65.9 2.75 

0.0 0.0 

57.2 2.04 

23.8 2.98 

- - 

41.1 1.47 

40.0 1.43 

81.1 1.45 

4.6 2.30 

3.6 3.60 

- - - - 

- - 

- - 

- - 

17.6 1.60 

13.0 1.63 

30.6 1.61 

- - 

- - 

6.3 3.15 

32.5 2.71 

14.1 2.82 

16.2 1.35 

k 

A1 Dhafra 

TMF 

501 

87 

400 

33 

408 

- 

75 

136 

- 

260 

323 

607 

6 

15 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

137 

63 

260 

- 

- 

16 

176 

86 

188 

Al Minhad 

Baleen 

Dhahrpn 

[DELETED] 

Doha 

[DELrnDI 

Aircraft Type 

RF-4 

F-16 

F-16 

EC- 1 30 (CC) 

F-lSC 

8-52 

F-16 

F-117 

King Abdul Aziz AV-8 

King Fahd AP A-10 (23 TFW) 

A-I0 (354 TFW) 

A-I0 (total for base) 

AC- I30 

EC-130 (VS) 

E-3 

Riyadh c-21 

RC-135 

Shaikhlsa A-6 

EA-6 

F-4G (35 TFW) 

F-4G (52 TFW) 

F-4G (total for base) 

FIA- I8 

KC-130 

Sharjah EC-130 (ABCCC) 

Tabuk F- 15C 

Taif EF-I I1 

F-Ill 

Thumrait F-ISE 

All KC- I35 

All C- I30 

Total 

MF 

44 

6 

47 

4 

24 

0 

28 

8 

26 

28 

28 

56 

2 

1 

I5 

3 

2 

6 

6 

II 

8 

19 

46 

6 

2 

12 

5 

12 

I 19-Sep-90 

[DELETED] 

16 25.8 1,611 222 

47 - - - 

I -I 3093 - 

171 

623 

Totals I 

959.6 

173.6 

593.0 

188.8 

1096.8 

- 137.4 

286.3 

- 

371.5 

475.3 

882.3 

18.9 

64.0 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 235.9 

102.9 

428.4 

- 

- 

87.0 

395.5 

271.9 

274.4 

492.4 

- 

- 

61518 

I FH AHPM 

1.92 

2.00 

I .48 

5.72 

2.69 

1.83 

2.11 

I .43 

1.47 

I .45 

3.15 

4.27 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

1.72 

1.63 

I .65 

- 

- 

5.44 

2.25 

3.16 

1.46 

2.22 

- 

- 

1.99 

Source: COMUSCENTAF SIlHEPs (S) 

160 
Air Force Training Exercises in Desert Shield 

The five-month period before hostilities in the Gulf War allowed the 

U.S. and other coalition air forces time to conduct extensive operational 

training which enabled them to: familiarize themselves with the desertflying environment and the challenge of strange fields, bare base operating conditions, and long sortie durations; develop procedures for airspace 

management and institute common safety practices; work out aerial 

refueling requirements and procedures; practice force package operations; 

refine tactics; and hone weapons delivery and other aerial skills. Without 

this extensive operational training, the allied air forces would likely have 

been far less prepared to conduct the air war. 

The following tables depict the rate of training by type, Service, and 

composition. The tables for the CENTAF day or night training exercises 

are almost certainly not all-inclusive, but they give a good sense of the 

character and extent of training exercises. 

The data in these tables were drawn from the U.S. Commander-inChief, Central Command situation reports. When data were unavailable 

from SITREPs, Sortie Recap (Recapitulated) Data was utilized. When 

discrepancies were found, SITREPS took precedence. 

The date for any entry should be considered to mean “on day ddmm-yy Zulu” and the data for this date would be found in the SITREP 

for the following day. For instance, the sortie data for 5 Jan 91 would 

appear in the SITREP dated “06221 5 Jan 91 .” 

Air-to-Air ’Ikaining Exercises 

The following table presents the number of air-to-air training sorties 

executed by the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Navy in 

Desert Shield. It is important to note that while the “Scheduled” and 

“Flown” numbers arelisted for that 9, the “Grand Total” row represents 

the aggregate total for Desert Shield. Thus some tables may appear to 

be off. In Table 54, for example, the USAF columns (2,950 and 2,720 

respectively) reflect the entire period of Desert Shield and do not sum up 

column entries. The “Mission Totals” column gives the respective total 

number of sorties for U.S. fixed-wing aircraft (excluding the US. aircraft). 

161 
The data in this table were derived from the U.S. Commander-inChief, Central Command situation reports. When data were unavailable 

from SXTREPS, Sortie Recap (Recapitulated) Data was utilized. When 

discrepancies were found, SITREPS took precedence. However, in all but 

four cases, the Sortie Recap Data agreed with the SITREP data. Sortie 

Recap Data is extracted from Roll No.23679, Historical Reference Division of the United States Air Force Historical Research Center, Maxwell 

AFB, Alabama. 

The objectives of the air-to-air training exercises were designed to: 

Refine /refresh air-to-air fighting capability 

Improve E-3 weapons director proficiency 

Improve weapon director and fighter aircrew interface/war fighting capability 

Practice high value airborne assets (HVAA) protection 

Provide F-1 dissimilar training 

It appears that in some cases the Marines intentionally over scheduled 

to enhance flexibility. This practice started in Desert Shield and continued in Desert Storm. For instance, Genenal Moore, who commanded the 

1st Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) aviation combat element during 

Desert Shield and Desert Storm said: “[The AT01 What I did to make it 

work for us--and I think the Navy did the same thing--was write an AT0 

that would give me enough flexibility to do the job. So I might write an 

enormous amount of sorties, and every seven minutes I’d have airplanes 

up doing things--and I might cancel an awful lot of those.” (In “Marine 

Air: There When Needed,” Proceedings, November 1991, p 63). 

162 
Table 54 

Air-to-Air Training Sorties 

Representative 

Date 

10-Aug-90 

11-Aug-90 

24-Aug-90 

3 I-Aug-90 

7-Sep-90 

14-Sep-90 

21-Sep-90 

28-Sep-90 

5-0.3-90 

12-0ct-90 

19-Oct-90 

26-Oct-90 

2-NOV-90 

9-Nov-90 

16-NOV-90 

23-NOV-90 

30-Nov-90 

7-Dec-90 

14-Dec-90 

28-Dec-90 

4-Jan-91 

1 I-Jan-91 

Grand Total 

21-Dx-90 

USAF 

Scheduled 

15 

16 

10 

8 

26 

16 

24 

8 

12 

12 

4 

0 

4 

3 

22 

6 

0 

20 

12 

8 

12 

30 

12 

2,950 

Flown 

1 

16 

10 

10 

28 

13 

24 

10 

16 

8 

4 

0 

4 

9 

22 

5 

0 

20 

12 

8 

14 

30 

2 

2,720 

Scheduled 

0 

0 

20 

8 

24 

16 

28 

18 

28 

30 

32 

I 

29 

30 

40 

0 

22 

I5 

14 

29 

44 

96 

24 

2,553 

Flown 

0 

0 

19 

4 

28 

8 

19 

2 

24 

24 

24 

1 

28 

24 

38 

13 

13 

15 

27 

28 

38 

96 

26 

2,110 

USN 

Scheduled 

0 

0 

0 

30 

34 

14 

43 

42 

26 

48 

33 

18 

43 

52 

9 

0 

10 

20 

30 

28 

20 

10 

40 

3,631 

Missio

Flown Scheduled 

0 I5 

0 16 

0 30 

29 46 

33 84 

14 46 

41 95 

41 68 

27 66 

52 90 

31 69 

19 19 

42 16 

52 85 

9 71 

0 6 

10 32 

18 55 

30 56 

26 65 

20 76 

9 136 

33 16 

3,578 9,134 

Source: USCINCCENT SIT
Air-to-Ground Training Exercises 

The following table lists the number of air-to-ground training sorties 

that were executed by the U.S. Air-Force, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. 

Navy in Desert Shield. It is important to note that while the “Scheduled” 

and “Flown” numbers are tabulated for that &, the “Grand Total” row 

represents the Desert Shield aggregate @&I . Thus some tables may appear to be off. In Table 55, for example, the columns (27,266 and 26,178 

respectively) reflect the entire period of Desert Shield and do not merely 

sum up column entries. The “Mission Totals” column gives the respective total number of sorties for U.S. fixed-wing aircraft. 

The data in this table were derived from the U.S. Commander-inChief, Central Command situation reports. When data were unavailable 

from SITREPs, Sortie Recap (Recapitulated) Data was utilized. When 

discrepancies were found, SlTREPs took precedence. However, in all but 

4 cases the Sortie RECAP Data agreed with the SITREP data. Sortie Recap 

Data is extracted from Roll No.23679, Historical Reference Division of 

the United States Air Force Historical Research Center, Maxwell AFB, 

Alabama. For 1 -Nov-90, Sortie Recap Data was used because the SITREP 

information appeared to be inconsistent with the sorties pattern. 

The objectives of the air-to-ground training were to: 

Exercise all elements of Tactical Air Control System (TACS) that 

support close air support (CAS) and air interdiction (AI) missions 

Develop and exercise command and control (C2) procedures and 

concept of operations of tactical air (TACAIR) Force elements in 

support of land forces 

Confirm that the communications net was able to support the 

concept of operations 

Familiarize pilots and terminal controllers with local terrain, 

landmarks, and visibility 

Provide fighters and other elements of Tactical Air Control System with an opportunity to tailor their tactics to this theater. 

1 64 
Demonstrate to allied land forces that fighters could be brought 

over their positions safely. 

165 
Representative 

Date 

14-Aug-90 

21-Aug-90 

28-Aug-90 

4-Sep-90 

11 -Sep90 

18-Sep-90 

25-Sep-90 

2-Oct-90 

9-0ct-90 

16-Oct-90 

23-Oct-90 

30-Oct-90 

6-Nov-90 

13-Nov-90 

20-Nov-90 

27-Nov-90 

4-Dec-90 

I 1 -Dec-90 

18-Dec-90 

25-Dee-90 

I-Jan-9 1 

8-Jan-91 

15-Jan-9 1 

Grand Total 

USAF 

Scheduled 

28 

31 

56 

156 

192 

218 

217 

226 

234 

220 

229 

246 

236 

226 

238 

230 

252 

264 

273 

56 

75 

346 

130 

27,266 

Table 55 

Air-to-Ground Training Sorties 

Flown 

24 

25 

56 

148 

182 

213 

214 

225 

226 

219 

228 

239 

230 

217 

239 

224 

252 

263 

269 

55 

75 

560 

122 

26,178 

USMC 

Scheduled 

0 

0 

22 

40 

44 

40 

40 

52 

44 

46 

36 

27 

28 

32 

86 

40 

38 

45 

20 

9 

38 

75 

12 

5,188 

Flown 

0 

0 

14 

25 

33 

35 

33 

34 

24 

40 

38 

29 

21 

32 

33 

8 

37 

37 

16 

9 

34 

66 

10 

43s 

USN 

Scheduled 

0 

67 

36 

67 

26 

111 

68 

42 

31 

54 

75 

72 

70 

63 

61 

21 

92 

41 

34 

4 

29 

86 

65 

7,451 

Mission 

Flown Scheduled 

0 28 

67 98 

35 114 

64 263 

26 262 

135 369 

70 325 

41 320 

33 309 

59 320 

76 340 

71 345 

70 334 

56 321 

61 385 

20 29 1 

88 382 

37 350 

27 327 

4 69 

26 142 

85 507 

64 207 

7,389 39,995 

Source: USCINCCENT SI
CENTAF Training Exercises in Desert Shield 

The following tables list and describe various training exercises 

executed during Desert Shield. In general, the primary objectives of the 

training/flying operations were: 

to maintain a deterrent and defensive posture; 

to practice mission profiles that would be used during combat 

operations; and, 

to enhance the readiness to execute D-day operations. 

The individual units had overall responsibility for their training 

programs. Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Central Command (CENTAF)/ 

Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) directeadeveloped training and exercises 

served to enhance unit programs. In particular, CENTAF training/exercises 

provided excellent opportunities for multinational/joint training and the 

exercising of specific theater concepts of operations that were in a constant process of evolution. 

Desert Shield operations and training produced more than 160 air 

tasking orders (ATOS), with an average of about 750 daily sorties. Training at this level continued till the 9th of January 1991. Starting on the 

10th of January 1991, the U.S. Air Force, Central Command (CENTAF) 

units began a gradual aircraft loadout and increased the alert posture; this 

culminating with 60-70 percent of the air-to-ground units and all the 

air-to-air units loaded out by the 13th of January 1991. Though reduced, 

some training continued to D-day. For last units to arrive, close air support (CAS) and Night Cannon training continued to D-day. In part, this 

was intended to deceive Iraq with respect to the coalition's true plans. 

The following is a list of CENTAF-directedsponsored training exercises and their objectives: 

1. Initial Hack (24-26 October 1990): 

Exercise increased operations tempo 

Expose participants to conditions that are similar to actual 

planned scenarios. 

167 
2. Imminent Thunder (15-20 November 1990): 

Enhance jointkombined training 

Promote interoperability of friendly forces 

Execute simulated D-day air tasking order (ATO) 

Exercise two full air tasking order (ATO) cycles 

Serve as joint search and rescue (SAR)/combat search and rescue 

(CSAR) coordinator 

Support amphibious operations as required. 

3. Desert Force (5-7 December 1990): 

Exercise actual package operations 

Conduct two carrier simultaneous operations 

Conduct integrated training 

Exercise coordinated command and control (C2) through Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) and integrated 

airborne, seaborne, and ground control data links 

Exercise airspace management plans and combat search and 

rescue (CSAR) 

Exercise tanker and receiver flows to planned orbits and tracks. 

4. Air-to-Air (17-19 December 1990 in the East and 22-23 December 1990 in the West): 

Refinehefresh air-to-air fighting capability 

Improve E-3 weapons director proficiency 

Improve weapon director and fighter aircrew interface/war fighting capability 

168 
Practice high value airborne assets (HVAA) protection 

a 

5. 

a 

a 

6. 

0 

7. 

a 

F-1 dissimilar training. 

Fish Barrel (7-9 January 1991): 

Evaluate the command and control (C2) procedures of the new 

tactical aircraft (TACAIR) concept of operations in support of land 

forces 

Evaluate the flow of tactical aircraft (TACAIR) in the two scenarios: land forces not engaged; and, land forces engaged 

Determine the ability of the communications net to support the 

two scenarios: land forces not engaged; and, land forces engaged 

Exercise the missions and command and control (C2) procedures 

in attacking armor close and deep, day and night 

Practice close air support (CAS) sortie distribution in a multicorps 

scenario 

Practice limited in-flight threat warning to close air support 

(cAs)/air interdiction (AI) aircraft of opposing air (OPAIR) though 

operating with air superiority. 

Joint Search and Rescue (SAR)/Combat Search and Rescue 

(CSAR) (1 1 January 1991): 

Exercise joinkombine assets in both search and rescue (SAR)/ 

combat search and rescue (CSAR) role 

Exercise command, control, and communications (C3) for the 

Joint Rescue Coordination Center (mcc)/Rescue Coordination 

Centers (RCCs). 

TankerIAirspace Control (6th and 13th January 1991): 

Surge tankers at initial D-day requirements 

169 
Exercise Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) in 

tanker control at initial D-day levels 

Test air traffic control procedures under saturated airspace conditions 

In addition to the preceding major exercises the following recurring 

training and exercises took place: 

8. Air Defense (ADX) (Weekly during November and December 

1990): 

Exercise command, control, and communication of the air defense system 

Exercise handover procedures of Defense Communications Agency (DCA) combat air controls (CAPS) from one control agency to 

another 

Exercise handover procedures of target assignment by Surveillance Control Center (SCC) from airborne weapons control to 

air-defense artillery (ADA) weapons control 

Practice detection, identification, and reaction to penetrators. 

9. Package Training (Weekly during the period September 1990 - 

January 1991): 

Promote interoperability of friendly forces 

Conduct integrated training with allies 

Exercise package operations. 

10. Close Air Support (CAS)/Air Interdiction (AI) Training 

(Weekly during the period September 1990 - January 1991): 

Exercise all elements of Tactical Air Control System (TACS) that 

support close air support (CAS) and air interdiction (AI) missions 

170 
Develop and exercise command and control (C2) procedure concept of operations of Tactical Air (TACAIR) Force elements in 

support of land forces 

Confirm that the communications net is able to support the concept of operations 

Familiarize pilots and terminal controllers with local terrain, 

landmarks, and visibility 

Provide fighters and other elements of Tactical Air Control System (TACS) with an opportunity to tailor their tactics to this theater 

Demonstrate to allied land forces on a very gradual and controlled basis that fighters could be brought over their positions 

safely. 

11. Night Cannon (WeeklyNightly during the period December 

1990 - January 1991): 

Identify “armor” targets 

Determine optimal tactics for each on board system’s capabilities 

Develop command and control (C2) methods for updating target 

location 

Utilize on board systems for battle damage assessment (BDA) 

Use Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) and procedural arrangements for airspace deconfliction. 

12. Border Air Intercept (Daily during the period 17 December 

1990 - 9 January 1991): 

Demonstrate air-to-air combat readinesskapability 

Reduce predictability 

171 
Increase fighter/Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) 

air-to-air proficiency. 

Note that, 

a. "he table of night exercises includes only those training exercises that were explicitly identified in the situation reports as 

night exercises. All the other exercises were assumed to be daylight exercises. 

b. Whenever available the specific package composition was 

given. When specific numbers are not given, the aircraft represent 

only the type of aircraft in the package. 

c. OPAIR means the opposing air component in the exercise. 

d. DACT means dissimilar Aircraft Tactics. 

e. OED 43 was a firing range. 

f. Aircraft without country identification are U.S. planes. 

g. The AC-130s were included in this table because they were 

under U.S. Air Force, Central Command (CENTAF) control. 

172 
Date Exercise Participants 

12-Sep-90 4xF-15C; 4xF-15E 2xEF-I 11; 

4xF4G 

F-4G; Saudi F-15; and Tornado 

13-Sep-90 ASOC; A-1%; ABCCC 

16-Sep-90 36xF-16 

6xF-15E 2xEF-111 

8xB-52 

18-Sep-90 A-lOs 

Table 56 

CENTAF Training Exercises in Desert Shield 

Exercise Purpose 

Execution of large package 

coordination. 

Coordination with allies air 

assets. 

Work the tactical air control 

system. 

Large package interdiction 

Large package interdiction. 

Low-level night 

Familiarization with ground 

forces positions in the Eastern 

Province. 

US. F4G; Saudi F-15 and Tornado Coordination with allies air 

assets. 

AC- I 30 Live fire exercise. 

(RSAF); OPAIR 4xF-15C (RSAF) Combined package training. 

12xF-11 IF; 4xF-15C; OPAIR: 8xF- Night combined package 

15C; 4xF-I5C(RSAD training. 

F11 I-Fs; F4G; Jaguars (UK); 

OPAIR: F-IS(RSAF) package. 

FIA-18; A-6; EA-6B; 

Tornado(UK); VC-lo(vK) 

F-14; F-IS(U.S.) 

AC- 1 30 

F-16; RF-4C Surface attack tactics. 

20-Sep-90 8xF-16; 4xF-4G. 4 Tornado 

22-Sep-90 14xA-I0 CAS training 

Combined large(l4 a/c) strike 

Combined strike package of 35 

dc against Jubail naval facility 

and Hawk missile batteries. 

Dissimilar air combat tactics 

(DAcr). 

Live fire exercise. 

Electronic combat integration of 

joint assets on UHF, HF,and 

voice product network(VPN). 

25-Sep-90 EF-I 1 I; F4G; EC-130E 

w 

Combined Live 

or Joint Fire/ 

Night CFT AAR Ammo CAS AI OCA 

X 

X 

X 

X 

A 

X 

X 

xx 

A 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 
c 

4 

P 

Date Exercise Participants 

26-Sep-90 4 Jaguars(UK); 4xF-4G. Escort: 

4xF- 1 5(RSAF) 

6xA-10; 12xF-16; 8xAV-8; 

ABCCC 

B-52G; F-4G 

28-Sep-90 AC-130 

29-Sep-90 32xF-16; 4xF-15 

8xF-16; 4 Jaguar (RAF); 4xF-4G. 

OPAIR: F-15 (RSAF) 

7xF117; 4xEF-I 11 

30-Sep-90 AC-130 

40xF-16; 12xF-4G 

2-0ct-90 8xF-16; 4xF-4G; 2 Tornado 

(RSAF); OPAIR 4xF-15 

12xF-16; 4xF-4G; 8 Jaguar(RAF) 

4 Jaguar (RAF); 6xF-16; 4xF-4G; 

OPAIR 4xF-15 

~xEF-III;~xF-~~~;~xF-~G;~ 

Tornado (RSAF) 

A-10; F-16; ABCCC 

3-0ct-90 AC-130 

3xB-52G; 4xF-4G 

4-0ct-90 AC-130 

8xF-16; 4xF-4G; 2xEF-111; 4xFTable 56 (cont’d) 

CENTAF Training Exercises in Desert Shield 

Exercise Purpose 

Combined package training. 

MARCENT and CENTAF joint 

CAS procedure exercise. 

Coordination with suppression 

assets. 

Live fire exercise. 

Coordination and 

interoperability. 

Coordination and 

interoperability. 

Coordination and 

interoperability. 

Live fire exercise. 

Joint package flying. 

Combined package 

Combined package 

Combined package 

Combined package 

CAS 

Live fire exercises 

Night and suppression sorties 

Live fire exercise. 

D-Day type tasking coordination 

15 (RSAF) exercise. 

12xF-18 D-Day type tasking coordination 

exercise. 

34xA-10; 2xAC-130;1~MC-130 ; 

5xOV-10; 10s-18; 14xAV-8B CAS 

Night 

X 

Combined Live 

or Joint Firel 

(XT AAR Ammo CAS AI OCA A

X 

X X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 
Table 56 (cont’d) 

CENTAF Training Exercises in Desert Shield 

Date Exercise Participants Exercise Purpose 

5-Oct-90 AC-130 Live fire exercises 

6-at-90 AC-130 Live fire exercises 

10xF-16;4xF-4G; OPAIR: 4xF-15 Combined package 

14xF-16; 4xF-4G; 2xEF-Ill; 

2XF/A-18; 4xF-IS(RSAF); OPAIR: 

3 Tornado (RAF) Combined package 

6xF-16; 4xF4G; OPAIR: 4xF-15 Combined package 

3xB-52; F4G Night training 

40xF16; 4xF-15C; F-4G Combined strike package 

6xF-16; 4 Tornado (RAF); 4xF4G Combined strike package 

16xF-16; 6 Tornado (RSAF); 4xF- Combined strike package 

7-at-90 AC-130 Live fire exercises 

8-Oct-90 AC-130 Live tire exercises 

9-Oct-90 AC-130 Live fire exercises 

10-at-90 AC-130 Live fire exercises 

37xABCCC; 20xA-10; 16xF-16 Large scale CAS exercise 

RxF-16; 4xF-1.5; 4xF-4G; 4xEF1 1 I ; OPAIR:4xCF- I8 

6 Tornado(RSAF); 4F-16; 4xF-4G; 

OPAIR: 6 Tornado (RSAF); 4xF-15 

WAR Strike package 

4xB-52 Night low-level sorties 

OPAIR: F-I(UAE) Strike package 

36xF-16; 4xF-4G Strike package 

Strike package 

11-at-90 4s-16; 12~F-4G;4~EF-lll; 

12-at-90 AC-I30 Live fire exercise 

VI 13-at-90 AC-130 Live fire exercise 

8xF-16; 6xF-4G Strike package 

4xAWACS Connectivity 

14-at-90 AC-130 Live fire exercise 

17-at-90 8xF-16 Drop live MK-82 on OMD 

Combined Live 

or Joint Fire/ 

Night CFT AAR Ammo CAS AX OC

A 

A 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 
Date Exercise Participants 

NIA 

8xB-52 

18-0ct-90 NIA; OPAIR: Mirage(UAE) 

22-03-90 F-4G F-16RF-4; F-15; Jag(UK); 

Tornado(RSAF); OPAR FIS(&); Tornado(RAF) 

NIA 

4xB-52 

23-0ct-90 NIA 

F-16 

24-0ct-90 

4xB-52 

25-0ct-90 32xF-16 ZxMirage ZOO0 (FR); 

2xEA-6B 

SxTornado(1T); 2xRF4.8xF-16 

6xTomado(RSAF); 2s-117; 

8xTornado(RAF); 4xF-15E 2xB52G; 2xF-4G; 2xEF-111; IxEC26-0ct-90 NIA 

A-10; AC-130; ABCCC 

27-0ct-90 AC-130 

Table 56 (cont’d) 

CENTAF Training Exercises in Desrrt Shield 

Combined Live 

or Joint Firel 

Exercise Purpose Night 

Thee combined strike packages 

(U.S.. RSAF, RAE CAF) 

Large strike packages 

Night low-level X 

Three combined strike packages 

Large scale CAS 

Large scale CAS 

Live MK82 on OMD (UAE) 

Initial Hack 36 hour flying 

exercise that includes pre- and 

post- strike refueling, airfield 

attacks, airfield defense, CAS, 

etc. Exercise tasks command and 

control functions and flying units 

to generate and fly simulated Dday AT0 taskings. 

Initial Hack Large combined 

Night low-level 

package against airfields. 

Large combined package against 

aifiields. 

X 

Low-level night X 

Large combined night package 

4 combined strike packages 

attacking OED-70, Fahd, and 

Eskar ranges. 

against airfields X 

Night CAS X 

Live fire at night in OED 43 X 

Cm 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

AAR Ammo CAS AI OCA 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

xxx 

xxx 

xxx 

xxx 

X 

X 

X 
+ 

4 

4 

Table 56 (cont’d) 

CENTAF Training Exercises in Desert Shield 

Date Exercise Participants Exercise Purpose 

29-oct-90 ~XB-S~ Day flight 

A-10; F-16; EC-130; C-130; F-5 

WAF) Combined CAS exercise 

NIA 3 large combined packages 

involving U.S.,UK,Canada, and 

U.S. and Kuwaiti 

2xB-52 

3O-Oct-90 4xTomado(RSAF) 

3 let-90 42 U.S. & Kuwaiti dc 

U.S.,UK,RSAF,Canada dc 

8xF-16 

4xF-16 

2-NOV-90 8s-14; 2xEA-6B; 2xS-3; 2xE-2 

A-10; AC-130; ABCCC 

3-NOV-90 8xF-141xEA-6B; 1xS-3; IxE-2 

Saudi Arabian aircraft. 

2 CAS exercises 

Desert Triangle: High speed 

approach to within 15 mi of Iraqi 

border then fly parallel to border. 

CAS 

4 large combined packages 

Live MK82 on OMD 2 

High speed approach to within 

15 mi of Kuwaiti border then fly 

parallel to border. 

Desert Triangle: High speed 

approach to within 30 NM of 

Iraqi border then fly parallel to 

border. 

Desert Triangle: High speed 

approach to within 20 NM of 

Low level night X 

Night CAS X 

Combined Live 

or Joint Find 

Night CFC AAR Ammo CAS AI OCA 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

Iraqi border then fly parallel to 

border. 

Night air defense 

High speed approach to within 

10 NM of Iraqi border then fly 

parallel to border. 

4xF-111; 4xF-4G. 2s-3 (UK); 

2xF-15 (RSAF) alert 

4-NOV-90 8xF-16; 2xF-4G; IxE-2 

5-NOV-90 20 dc OPAIR 

xx 

X 

X 

X 

X 
c. 

4 

00 

Table 56 (cont’d) 

CENTAF Training Exercises in Desert Shield 

Date Exerrix Participants Exercise Purpose 

ABCCC & 20 dc 

6xB-52 

6-Nov-90 8xF-16: 

8-NOV-90 36xF-16; 4xF-4G; 2xRF-4; 

2xMirage 2000(UAE); 

81 dc 

I08 U.S..Saudi,Kuwaiti dc 

F-l(French &Qatar) 

120 dc 

12-Nov-90 U.S.,Saudi,UK,French dc 

13-NOV-90 12xF-16; 4xF-15; 4xF-4G; OPAIR: 

14-Nova90 8xF-14: 2XE-2; 2xS-3; 2xEA-6B 

6AV-8; 2xFIA-18; 2xF-4G 

15-NOV-90 NIA 700 a/c 

CAS 

Timing(6 min apart) 

Desert Triangle: High speed 

approach to within 10 NM of 

Iraqi border then fly parallel to 

border. 

Mass launch from A1 Dhafra 

CAS 

3 combined strike packages 

Large scale combined CAS 

Sandy Beach: Strike package 

against an airspace defended by 

French and Qatari dc. 

Large scale CAS 

Desert Triangle: High speed 

approach to within 10 NM of 

Iraqi border then fly parallel to 

border. 

Simulation of an attack on a 

Saudi airfield10 NM south of the 

Kuwaiti border. 

Imminent Thunder: Hying 

planned to closely simulate 

actual D-day AT0 tasking.9 

F-117 

16-Nov-90 

combined strike packages and 1 

CAS. 4 packages simulated 

airfields strikes. 

Imminent Thunder: 12 combined 

strike packages and 1 CAS, 

siinulnte D+l AT0 tasking. 

Night airfield strikes X 

Comblned Live 

or Joint Firel 

Night CFT AAR Ammo CAS AI OCA 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

x

xxx 

X 

xxx 
Date Exercise Participants 

17-NOV-90 

F-117 

18-Nov-90 

19-NOV-90 

20-WOV-90 F-14 

Table 56 (cont'd) 

CENTAF Training Exercises in Desert Shield 

Exercise Purpose 

Imminent Thunder: 5 combined 

strike packages and 1 CAS. 

simulate D+2 AT0 tasking. 

Night attack on airfields 

Imminent Thunder: 2 CAS. One 

CAS involved more than 210 

sorties. 

CAS 

Desert Triangle: High speed 

approach to within 10 NM of 

Iraqi border then fly parallel to 

border. 

CAS 

Imminent Thunder: 4 combined 

strike packages. 

21 -Nov-90 Saudi,Canadian,UK,French,U.S. 

U.S.,Saudi,Kuwaiti CAS 

25-Nov-90 4xF-14; 2xA-6; 2xFIA-18; 2xE-X; Desert Triangle: High speed 

IxEA-6B; IxEA-3 

NIA 

28-NOV-90 NIA 

NIA 

26-NOV-90 NIA 

+ 29-Nov-90 NIA 

4 

'9 

8xF-14; 2xE-2ilxEA-6B; IxEA3;lxS-3 

I-Dw-90 ~xF-~G;~xF-I 1 Ii4xF-16 

approach lo within 10 NM of 

Iraqi border then fly parallel to 

border. 

dC 

dC 

dC 

5 jointlcombined packages 

consisting of 12-32 dc 

4 jointlcombined strike packages 

consisting of 16-54 aircraft 

Desert Triangle: High speed 

approach to within 10 NM of 

Iraqi border then fly parallel to 

border. 

Faker package in ADX 

Combined Live 

or Joint Fird 

Night AAR Ammo CAS 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

AI 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

OCA 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 
Date Exerclse Participants 

2-Dec-90 4xF-14; 2xA-6; 2xF-18; 2xE-2; 

IxEA-6B;I xEA-3 

4-Dec-90 NIA 

5-Dec-90 NIA 

NIA 

6-Dec-90 NIA 

NIA 

7-Dec-90 NIA 

8-Dec-90 NIA 

9-~ec-90 NIA 

10-Dec-90 1 xF- 16 

NIA 

1 xEC- 130 

1 1 -Dec-m NIA 

NIA 

12-Dec-90 NIA 

10xF-16; BxA-10 

NIA 

13-Dec-90 NIA 

Table 56 (cont’d) 

CENTAF Training Exercises in Desert Shield 

Exercise Purpose 

Desert Triangle: High speed 

approach to within 10 NM of 

Iraqi border then fly parallel to 

border. 

158 alc CAS 

I56 alc CAS 

packages against simulated 

packages 

Desert Force: 159 alc in 4 

packages against simulated 

packages. 

114 alc CAS 

Desert Force: 74 alc in 2 strike 

packages against simulated 

packages. 

I10 alc CAS 

30 alc CAS 

Drop simulated leaflets from 

45OOft and lSOOOft to refine 

release parameters and measure 

dispersal. 

3 combined packages attack on 

simulated targets. 

frequencies 

2 combined packages attack on 

simulated targets. 

101 dc CAS 

I29 a/c CAS 

Practice for CALFEX 

4 joint packages involving 141 

alc attack on simulated targets. 

128 a/c CAS 

Combined Live 

or Joint Firel 

Night CET AAR Ammo CAS M OCA 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 
Date Exercise Participants 

8xF- 16;8XA-10 

NIA 

14-Dec-90 NIA 

IS-DK-W NIA 

8xF-16 

16-Dec-90 NIA 

17-Dec-90 NIA 

8xA-10;8xF-16 

2xB-52 

1 8-DE-90 NIA 

2xAC-130 

2xF-16 

I0 fighters;lxAWACS 

65 fighter;IxAWACS 

19-Dec-90 NIA 

16 U.S. fighters; 6 allied fighters 

20-D~-90 NIA 

21-Dec-90 NIA 

32 sorties 

c. 

2 

AC- 130 

22-Dw-90 NIA 

Table 56 (cont’d) 

CENTAF Tdning Exerdses in Desert Shield 

Live Combined 

or Joint Fire/ 

Exercise Purpose Night CFT AAR Ammo CAS AI OCA A

Delively of live ordnance in 

Attack on simulated targets 

128 alc CAS 

109 alc CAS 

26 alc CAS 

140 alc CAS 

Drop live ordnance as part of 

EC against three Patriot sites 

145 alc CAS 

Drop MK-84 

145 alc CAS 

DACT training. practicing 

Sandy Beach: Strike package 

against an airspace defended by 

French and Qatari alc . 

163 alc CAS 

I80 alc CAS 

Border Look: Involves about 32 

sorties conducting intercepts at a 

distance of more than 10 NM 

from border. 

Live fire 

156 alc CAS 

preparation for CALFEX X 

Drop 2 live MK-84 X 

CEiNTAFn41D CALFEX X 

Live fire X 

DACT training X 

AVAA retrograde X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 
Date Exercise Participants 

20 sorties 

Table 56 (cont’d) 

CENTAF Training Exercises in Desert Shield 

Combined Live 

or Joint Fire/ 

Exercise Purpose Night CFT AAR Ammo CAS AI OCA 

Border Look: involves about 32 

sorties conducting intercepts at a 

distance of more than 10 NM 

from border. 

20 U.S. and UK fighters; AWACS ADX 

16 sorties Border Look Involves about 32 

sorties conducting intercepts at a 

distance of more than 10 NM 

from border. 

23-~ec-m NIA 40 al~ CAS 

8xF- 15;8xF-I(Kuwait) Air-to-air 

24 sorties 

24-Dw-90 NIA 80 a/c CAS 

Border Look: Involves about 32 

sorties conducting intercepts at a 

distance of more than 10 NM 

25-Dw-90 NIA 

40 sorties 

26-Dec-90 NIA 

24 sorties 

27-Dec-90 NIA 

28 sorties 

28-Dw-90 NIA 

from border. 

71.a/c CAS 

Border Look: Involves about 32 

sorties conducting intercepts at a 

distance of more than 10 NM 

from border. 

175 dc CAS 

Border Look: Involves about 32 

sorties conducting intercepts at a 

distance of more than 10 NM 

from border. 

175 a/c CAS 

Border Look Involves about 32 

sorties conducting intercepts at a 

distance of more than 10 NM 

from border. 

188 a/c CAS 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 
X X 

X X 

X X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

xx 

X X 

xx X 

XX 

X 
c 

00 

P 

Date Exercise Participants 

I-Jan31 36 sorties 

F-16 

2-Jan-91 NIA 

24 sorties 

F-16 

3-Jan-91 36 sorties 

NIA 

44 sorties 

4-Jan-91 NIA 

F-15EF-16;A-lO 

5-Jan-91 NIA 

32 sorties 

Table 56 (cont’d) 

CENTAF Training Exercises in Desert Shield 

Combined Live 

or Joint Firel 

Exercise Purpose Night Cm AAR Ammo CAS AI OCA A

Border Look Involves about 32 

sorties conducting intercepts at a 

distance of more than 10 NM 

from border. 

Drop live MK-82 

177 alc CAS 

Border Look: Involves about 32 

sorties conducting intercepts at a 

distance of more than 10 NM 

from border. 

Drop live MK-82 

Border Look: Involves about 32 

sorties conducting intercepts at a 

distance of more than 10 NM 

from border. 

183 dc CAS 

144 dc CAS 

Border Look: Involves about 32 

sorties conducting intercepts at a 

distance of more than 10 NM 

from border. 

Live amno 

181 alc CAS 

Border Look Involves about 32 

sorties conducting intercepts at a 

distance of more than 10 NM 

from border. 

8xA-10 Live MK-82 ammo 

Midway, Royal Air Force of Oman Beacon Flash: DAa,low level 

navigation, surface attack, air 

refueling. xx 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 
Table 56 (cont’d) 

CENTAF Training Exercises in Desert Shield 

Date Exercise Participants Exercise Purpose 

Combined Live 

or Joint FId 

Night CFT AAR Ammo CAS AI OCA 

6 Fakers; AWACS; Airborne CAP 

Ground alert CAP; AD C2 Air Defense (ADX) X 

6-Jan-91 N/A 74 dc CAS 

30 sorties Border Look: Involves about 32 

sorties conducting intercepts at a 

distance of more than 10 NM 

from border. 

8xA-10 Live MK-82 ammo 

Midway, Royal Air Force of Oman Beacon Flash: DAn.10~ level 

navigation, surface attack, air 

refueling. 

Fish Barrel: CAS/Air 

interdiction, nightlday ops to test 

air-to-ground TACAIR 

8xF-16 Live MK-82 ammo 

7-Jan-91 226 sorties;U.S..Saudi,UK,Kuw 

procedures for Desert Shield xx 

40 sorties Night Cannon X 

18-30 a/c; U.S., Saudi, UK 4 strike packages X 

30 sorties Border Look: Involves about 32 

sorties conducting intercepts at a 

distance of more than 10 NM 

from border. 

6xB-52 Strike training 

Midway ,Royal Air Force of Oman Beacon Flash: DAm. low level 

navigation, surface attack, air 

Fish Barrel: CAS/Air 

interdiction, nightlday ops to test 

air-to-ground TACAIR 

procedures for Desert Shield. X X 

+ refueling. 00 

8-Jan-91 237 sorties; U.S., Saudi, UK, 

Kuwaiti 

48 sorties Night Cannon X 

X 

X 

xx 

X 

xx 

X 

xxx 

X 

X 

X 

xxx 
CL 

co 

m 

Table 56 (cont’d) 

CENTAF Training Exercises in Desert Shield 

Date Exercise Participants Exercise Purpose 

177 a/c ; US., Saudi, UK, Canada, 

Italy 7 mirror image strike packages 

2 sorties Border Look: Involves about 32 

sorties conducting intercepts at a 

distance of more than 10 NM 

from border. 

navigation, surface attack, air 

refueling. 

interdiction, nighUday ops to test 

air-to-ground TACAIR 

procedures for Desert Shield. 

20 sorties; F-15E; F-111; F-16 Night Cannon 

14 sorties Border Look: Involves about 32 

sorties conducting intercepts at a 

distance of more than 10 NM 

from border. 

navigation, surface attack, air 

refueling. 

Theater and night LANTIRN 

Night Cannon 

Midway .Royal Air Force of Oman Beacon Flash: DACT, low level 

9-Jan-91 21 Isorties; U.S.,Saudi. UK, Kuwait Fish Barrel: CAS/Air 

Midway, Royal Air Force of Oman Beacon Flash: DACT, low level 

F-16 (newly arrived) 

10-Jan-91 24 sorties; F-15E F-I 11; F-16 

>200 sorties CAS 

20xFIA-18;l~EAdB Mirror strike package 

1 I-Jan-91 20 sorties; F-15E; F-111; F-16 

>250 sorties CAS 

28 sorties; F-15E F-111; F-16 

262 sorties CAS 

13-Jan-91 12 sorties;F-16 

14-Jan-91 42 sorties;F-16 Night Cannon 

40 sorties 

Night 

CAS 

Cannon 

Night Cannon 

Night Cannon: CAS 

Combined Live 

or Joint Firef 

Night CFT AAR Ammo CAS AI OCA 

X X 

xx 

xx 

X 

xx 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

xxx 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 
Date Exercise Particlpants 

F-16 (newly arrived) 

15-Jan-91 30 sorties 

12 sorties 

F-16 (newly arrived) 

12xA- 10 

Table 56 (cont'd) 

CENTAF Training Exercises in Desert Shield 

Combined Live 

or Joint Fid 

Exercise Purpose Night CFT AAR Ammo CAS AI OCA 

Theater and night LA" X 

Night Cannon X 

CAS 

Drop 2XMK-82 

Theater and night LA" X 

X 

Total 33 86 9 33 72 16 50 

Source: USCJNCCENT SITREPS (S),Some additi

memo (S) for record dated 20 March 1991, signed by Lt Col Robe

summarizing Deser
Special Operations Training 

The following table describes the nature of the daily Special Operations Forces (SOF) training in Desert Shield and its distribution by types 

of training exercises. In addition to self-training, the Special Operations 

Forces also dedicated much effort to training the Arab forces and some 

Allied elements. 

The data in the table was drawn from the USCINCENT situation reports. Note that when the number of aircraft is not indicated, several 

aircraft took part in the exercise but their exact number was not reported. 

The data reveals that by far the bulk of training was dedicated to 

aerial refueling, night specific exercises, low-level flight, and navigation 

training. Relatively few exercises dealt with search and rescue or with 

emergency procedures; these are not considered to be normal SOF missions. 

188 
Date Package 

9-Qd-90 MH-60 

MH-53 

MC- 1 30 

Ix MH-60 

MH-47 

HC-130 

10-0Ct-90 MH-60 

MH-53 

MH-47 

11-Oct-90 MH-60 

MH-53 

HC-130 

MC- 1 30 

12-0~t-90 MH-60 

MH-53 

MC-130 

HC-130 

13-0~t-90 MH-53 

HC-130 

MH-60 

CL IX MC-130 

00 

W 

14-0et-90 MH-60 

Table 57 

Special Operations Training Missions in Desert Shield 

Purpose of Exercise 

Desert training, water hoist, live fire 

FAV training, infiveldil and aerial rcfueling 

Low level and aerial refueling, reception 

committee lighting (RCL), and nvg landings 

SAR in support of JRCC 

Local &sen training 

Airfield orientation 

Day Night Desert Gunnery/ InfiV Low Water 

Trng Trng Trng LiveFire Exlil Level NVG Related Rescue 

X X X 

X 

Night tactical exfil X 

Night gunmy and NSWTG fast rope training 

DayMight sling training xx 

X 

Infil, exfil. water hoist, gunnery 

AR, gunnery 

AR, low-level ops. nvg landing, rapid oftloads 

AR, Iow-I~v~I OPS 

Over water operations 

CSAR. AR, gunnery 

Inflight refueling, pilot proficiency, low level 

ops, helo AR, nvg landing 

Pilot proficiency, over water navigation 

IfiVeXrl of pararescue personnel for a medex. gunneryIAR 

Helo AR, low level ops. pilot proficiency 

Night TAC. AR, gunnery 

Inflight refueling. low level ops. nvg 

Water om with NSWTG 

X 

xx 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X X 

X 

xx 

X 

X 

X 

X 

xx 

xx 

X 

X 

xx 

X 

MH-53 Livefire 
Date Package 

15-0~t-90 MH-47 

16-0~t-90 MH-53 

MH-60 

HC- 130 

MC- I 30 

MH-60 

MH-47 

17-0~t-90 MH-53 

MH-60 

MC-130 

MH-47 

18-0~t-90 HC-130 

IX MH-53 

MH47 

MH-60 

19-013-90 MH-60 

MH-53 

HC- I 30 

MC- 130 

MH-47 

MH-60 

Table 57 (cont’d) 

Special Operations Training Missions in Desert Shield 

Day Night Desert Gunnery/ lnfiV Low Water 

Purpose of Exercise Trng Trng Trng LiveFire Exfll Level NVG Related Rescue 

live fire 

Aerial range recon with French and Saudi, X 

AR, gunnery, FARP, infil and efil of CCT 

and PIS 

Day tactical and night water mining with X X 

NSWTG 

Airfield survey and simulated water drops 

Inflight refueling, low level, nvg, helo AR, 

FARP, exfil of CCT and PIS 

Day, night, nvg and gunnery xx 

Pilot proficiency, FARP. infiVexfil 

Water infil with NSWTG. water ops, live fire, 

low level and pilot proficiency training 

FARP, exfil training with CCT 

Nvg low level 

Day low level, aircrew proficiency, water ops 

Aerial gunnery 

Aircrew qualification 

Evaluation checks, nvg, tac 

Soft Duck support for NSWTG and infiVexfil 

Helo AR and water ops 

Low level, helo AR, inflight refueling. pilot 

Static FAV load mg and route survey 

Nvg. low level Ing , and route nurvcy 

X 

IntiVeXfil with Special Tactics Squadron, X 

X X 

X 

X 

xxx 

X X 

X 

X xx X 

X 

xx 

X X 

X 

X 

X 

xx 

X 

X 

xx 
Date Package 

MH-60 

MH-53 

HC-130 

20-Oct-90 2xH-60 

1 xMH-53 

2xHC-130 

MH-53 

MH-60 

HC- 1 30 

21-0ct-90 MH-60 

22-Oct-90 2~ MH-47 

23-Oct-90 MH-60 

MH-53 

MC- I30 

HC-130 

2x MH-41 

24-Oct-90 MH-60 

MH-53 

MC- 1 30 

1 x HC-I 30 

2x MH-60 

Purpose of Exercise 

SAREX 

SAREX 

Table 57 (cont’d) 

Special Operations Training Missions in Desert Shield 

AR, low level, infiVexfil with 5th SFG 

Gunnery, AR, low level, pilot proficiency 

Low level, AR 

Night gunnery 

Nvg 

Day and night CSAR in suppon of NSWG 

Air refueling, pilot proficiency 

Low level, helo AR, inflight fefuel and nvg 

Night low level, helo AR and land tng 

Nvg 

Night CSAR in support of NSWG 

Gunnery, formation, AR 

Low level ops, helo AR. rapid off load of 

CCT, pilot proficiency 

Low level familiarization 

Daylnight flights 

2s-0~t-90 MH-~ 

MH-53 

IxMC-130 L 

2 IxHC-130 Nighthelo AR 

Day water ops, night AR, and night formation 

Day tactical ops, night AR, and supported 

Low level ops and AR tng 

Day Night Desert Gunnery/ InfiU Low Water 

Trng Trng Trng Live Fire Exfil Level NVG Related Rescue 

X 

X 

xx 

X 

X 

xx 

xx 

xx 

xx 

X X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

xx 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 
c. 

\o 

td 

Date Package 

IX MH-47 

2x MH-60 

26-Oct-90 MH-60 

HC- I 30 

MC- I 30 

1 

MH-60 

x MH-47 

27-Oct-90 MH-60 

MC- 130 

MH-53 

MH-60 

HC- 1 30 

MC- I 30 

28-Oct-90 MH-53 

HC- I30 

30-Oct-90 MH-60 

MH-53 

IxMC-130 

MC- 130 

MH-60 

1 x MH-47 

31-Oct-90 MH-60 

Purpose of Exercise 

Rappelling and fast rope tng 

Cross counay nvg 

Table 57 (cont’d) 

Special Operations Training Missions in Desert Shield 

Daymight flight, tmg iniil of SSFG, night 

tactical, night formation, and pilot proficiency 

Day navigation. low level ops, and night ops 

low level ops. AR, helo AR and a site survey 

NSWTG tng 

CSAR and NSWTG tng 

x 

X 

Local day tng X 

Bundle drop in support of 5th SFG(A) element 

SAREX 

Day Night Desert Gunnery1 InW Low Water 

Trng Trng Trng Livenre Exfil Lcvel NVG Related Rescue P

X 

X 

X 

AR, resupply and ang exfil of 5th SFG(A) 

element 

Inflight refueling, helo AR, night low level 

Day tactical tng, support NSWTG 

Night tactical, night AR 

Navigation 

Helo AR, low level OF, inflight refueling, 

bundle drop 

Cross counhy navigation, pilot proficiency, 

NSWTG 

X 

X 

X 

Support of NSWTG tng 

Day tactical tng, support NSWTG X 

X 

xx 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

~ .. 

MH-53 AR, day/night tactical X X 
Date Package 

HC- 130 

MC- 130 

MH-60 

Ix MH-47 

I-Nov-90 MH-60 

MH-53 

MH-60 

1 x MH-47 

2-Nov-90 MH-53 

MH-60 

MC-130 

HC- I30 

MH-47 

I x MH-fjO 

MH-60 

1 x MH-47 

3-Nov-90 MH-60 

MH-53 

L 

\D HC-130 

MC-130 

lx MH-60 

Table 57 (cont’d) 

Special Operations Training Missions in Desert Shield 

Purpose of Exercise 

Formation, night low level ops, night AR 

Helo AR, low level ops, inflight refueling, 

bundle drop 

Cross counay navigation, pilot proficiency. 

NSWTG 

Support of NSWTG tng 

Day Night Desert Gunnery/ lnRV Low Water 

Trng Trng Trng LlveFire Efil Lcvel NVG Related Rescue P

X X 

X 

Supported NSWTG tng, day tactical tng, AR, 

live fire X 

Supported CCT rng, night tactical ops. night 

iniil, night kR 

Supported NSWTG tng, local recon, FARP, 

pilot proficiency 

Supported NSWTG tng 

Exfil5th SFG(A) element day and night X X 

X 

Helo AR, nvg landings, FARP 

Hclo AR 

Support NSWTG water hfil 

Supponcd NSWTG VI3SS trig 

Tactical tng and local recon 

Sting tng 

Supported night NSWTG water hoist tng. day X X 

tactical 

Daylnight tactical, AR, supported 5th SFG(A) X X 

exfil and resupply 

Helo AR and bundle drop 

Helo AR, IFR, and bundle drop 

Local recon 

X 

Supported NSWG water hoist tug, night AR 

X 

X 

X X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 
c 

\o 

P 

Date Package 

4-Nov-90 MH-60 

HC- 1 30 

5-Nov-90 IX MH-60 

MH-47 

6-Nov-90 MH-60 

MH-53 

MC- 130 

MH-47 

7-Nov-90 MH-60 

MH-53 

HC- 1 30 

MC-130 

MH-60 

MH-47 

8-Nov-90 MH-60 

MH-53 

HC-130 

MC- 130 

Table 57 (cont’d) 

Special Operations Training Missions in Desert Shield 

Day Night Desert Gunnery/ InfiV Low Water 

Purpose of Exercise Trng Trng Trng Live Fire Exfil Level NVG Related Rescue P

Supported NSWTG VBSS tng,infil of marine 

element, day tactical and emergency X X 

AR night low level X X 

FARP mg 

FARP & sling 

Supported NSWG VBSShnfl tng, CSAREX 

Low level, AR. CSAREX 

Helo AR, IFR, CSAREX 

FARP & sling load 

Supported NSWG VBSS tng. navigation, 

live fire, local pilot proficiency 

FARP, night tactical 

Low level, supported helo refueling 

Helo AR. IFR. nvg, pilot proficiency 

Supported NSWTG VBSS mg 

Supported NSWTG VBSS tng,FARF’ 

Supported NSWTG VBSS tng, navigation, 

gunnery 

Supported para rescue, night tactics, AR, 

gunnery 

SupporteJ NSWTG VBSS tng. AR 

Supported NSWTG VBSS tng, AR 

X 

X 

I x MC- I30 NVG low level, helo AR. exfil of CCI 

MH-60 Supported NSWTG VBSS tng 

9-Nov-90 MH-60 Night tactical, AR, supported NSWG VBSS X 

MH-53 Night tactical, AR, intiivexfil of 5th SFG(A) X 

element 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

x xx 

X 
Date Package 

MH-130 

MC-130 

MH-60 

10-NOV-90 MH-60 

MH-53 

MH- I30 

IX HC-130 

11-Nov-90 MH-60 

MH-53 

4x MH-60 

HC- I 30 

12-NOV-90 MH-53 

13-NOV-90 MH-60 

MH-53 

HC-130 

IX MC-130 

14-Nov-90 MH-60 

MH-53 

w MH-130 

MC-130 

MH-60 

Table 57 (cont’d) 

Special Operations Training Missions in Desert Shield 

Day Night Desert Gunnery/ InfiV Law Water 

Purpose of Exercise Trng Trng Trng LiveFire ExTiI Level NVG Related Rescue 

Night low level, helo AR, VBSS X X 

Low level. helo AR, nvg xx 

Supported NSWG VBSS tng 

Pararescue, daylnight tactical, night water X X 

hoist 

Daylnight tactical, AR, exfil of NSWTG X X 

element 

Low level, IFR, helo AR. nvg 

Helo AR, pilot proficiency 

Day tactical, water hoist, nvg low level, 

Dayhight tng 

X 

xx 

gunnery 

Long range nvg 

Low level bundle drop, pilot proficiency 

Daylnight orientation landing on hospital ship X X 

Daylnight orientation landing on hospital 

Night tactics, IFR X 

xx 

ship, nvg, gunnery 

Low level nvg. nvg landing 

Low level. IFR, nvg 

Emergency procedures, gunnery, day AR. X X 

nvg, daylnight water ops 

Night tactical, AR X 

Night low level, helo AR, VBSS X 

Low level nvg. pilot proficiency, helo AR and 

bundle drop 

Nvg 

X 

X 

X 

X 

xx 

xx 

xxx 

X 

X 

X 

xx 

xx 

xx 

X 

xx 

X 
Date 

Table 57 (cont’d) 

Special Operations Training Missions in Desert Shield 

Day Night Desert Gunnery/ IntiV Low Water P

xx 

Package Purpose of Exercise Trng Trng Trng LlveRre ExRl Level NVG Related Rescue Pro

HC-130 

Helo AR. pilot proficiency, water ops. nvg 

landing 

lx MH-60 Orientation landing on hospital ship X 

1 x MH-47 

15-Nov-90 Ix MH-60 CSAR in suppon of NSWTG 

HC-130 Nvg 

16-Nov-90 Ix MH-53 Swivor infil 

1 x MH-47 

17-Nov-90 6x MH-60 

Id11 of 5th SFG(A) team 

35 different scenarios,l9 actual recoveries of 

2x MC- I30 survivor role players from ground and water 

5xMH-53 sites 

4xMH-60 (AR) 

2x MH-47 

3x HC-I30 

20-Nov-90 MH-60 Supported NSWTG water ops, gunnery, nvg 

water ops 

Low level ops, pilot proficiency and nav nng 

low level ops. IFR, helo AR 

MH-53 Daylnight tactics xx 

HC-130 

MC-130 

21-Nov-90 MH-60 (AF) Supported NSWG water ops, tactics, AR 

MH-53 Night tactics, AR, gunnery 

MC-130 

HC-130 

Low level ops. RCL, helo AR 

Low level ops, pilot proficiency. helo AR 

MH-60 Nvg 

24-Nov-90 MH-60 (AF) Supported NSWTG CSAR, AR, gunnery, 

water ops, emergency procedures 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

xx 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

xx 

X 
Table 57 (cont’d) 

Special Operations Training Missions in Desert Shield 

Day 

Date Package Purpose of Exercise Trng 

MH-53 Day tactics, AQ checkrides X 

MC-130 

HC-I 30 

Low level ops. IFR, nav tmg. helo AR 

low level ops, helo AR 

25-Nov-90 MH-60 (AF) Supported NSWTG water ops, gunnery, water 

ops. transition. emergency procedures 

Low level nvg, pilot proficiency 

MH-53 Dayhight tactics, checkrides X 

HC-130 

26-Nov-90 MH-60 (AF) Day tactics gunnery, night water ops, IFR X 

MH-53 Day tactics, AR, checkrides X 

MC-130 

HC-I 30 

MH-47 Sting ops 

FARP. nvg tmg, pilot proficiency 

Low level nvg, IFR 

MH-60 Recon, day tactics, nvg X 

28-Nov-90 MH-60 (AF) Night tactics, gunnery, night water hoist 

MH-53 Dayhght tactics. IFR X 

MC-130 

HC-130 

MH-60 

Low level nvg 

Recon, gunnery, nvg 

tmg, nvg landing 

Low level nvg, IFR, RCL landing 

29-Nov-90 MH-60 (AF) Night tactics, gunnery. night water hoist 

AR, night tactics, night water hoist, gunnery 

Pilot proficiency. klo AR. bundle drop 

Low level nvg, helo AR 

MH-53 

MC-I 30 

HC-I 30 

MH-60 Gunnery 

30-Nov-90 MH-60 (AF) Night tactics, gunnery, AR 

MH-53 AR, dayhight tactics X 

MC-130 Low level nvg, helo AR, IFR \o 

4 HC-130 Night low level nvg, helo AR 

Nlght Desert Gunnery/ InAV Low Water 

Trng Trng LlveRre ExtiI Level NVC Related Rescue 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

xx 

X 

xx 

X 

X 

X 

X 

xx 

xx 

X 

X 

X 

xx 

xx 

xx 
L 

W 

00 

Date Package Purpose of Exercise 

MH-60 Gunnery 

Table 57 (cont'd) 

Special Operations Training Missions in Desert Shield 

Day Night Desert Gunnery/ InfiV Low Water P

Trng Trng Trng Live Fire Exfil Level NVG Related Rescue P

X 

I-Dee-90 MH-60 (AF) Night tactics, IFR, night water hoist, gunnery X X X 

MH-53 Day/night tactics xx 

MC-130 Low level ovg. helo AR, IFR xx 

HC-130 Night low level nvg, helo AR X xx 

2-Dec-90 MH-60 (AF) Day/night tactics, IFR, night water hoist xx 

MH-53 Daylnight tactics, FR xx 

HC-130 IFR, day/night helo AR xx 

3-Dee-90 Ix MH-47 Forward looking infra-red (FLIR) 

4-Dee-90 MH-60 (AF) Night tacticdAR. night low IeveVAR, pilot ' 

X 

MH-53 Day tactics, water ops, night AR xx 

HC-130 Night low level nvg, IFR, pilot proficiency X 

Ix MH-47 Forward looking infra-red (FLIR) 

5-Dee-90 MH-60 (AF) Night tacticdAR, night low IeveVAR, pilot X 

proficiency 

MH-53 Day tacticdAR, night water hoist xx 

HC-130 Day low level nvg, night AR xx 

Ix MH-60 Daylnight gunnery xx 

Ix MH-47 Forward looking infra-red (FLIR) 

1 x MC- 1 30 Low level ops, nvg 

6-Dee-90 MH-60 (AF) Night water hoist, gunnery X 

MH-53 Night water ops, day tactics, FAM flight X X 

MC-I30 Low level ops, nvg, IFR 

HC-130 Night low level ops, helo AR X 

Ix MH-60 Day/night gunnery xx Ix MH-47 Forward looking infra-red (FLIR) 

X 

X 

X 

X 

xx 

X 

X 

X 

X 

xx 

xx 

X 

X 

xx 

X 
Table 57 (cont'd) 

Special Operations Training Missions in Desert Shield 

Day Nlght Desert Gunnery/ InfiV Low Water 

Date Package Purpose of Exercise Trng Trng Trng 1,lveF'ire Exfil Level NVG Related Rescue 

7-Dec-90 MH-60 (AF) Night tacticdAR, gunnery X X 

MH-53 Day water ops, night AR xx X 

HC-I30 Night low level ops, IFR, nvg X xx 

MH-60 Night taclnvg X X 

MH-47 Sling load 

8-Dec-90 MH-60 (AF) Night tactics, AR,support VBSS 

Support infUexfil for 5th SFG(A), water ops 

pararescue personnel, night AR 

Helo AR. container release system(CRS), high 

speed low level air drop (HSLLADS) 

Night low level AR, supported VBSS 

Support infil tng 5th SFG(A) 

Drop simulated leaflets from 4500 ft and 

15ooO ft to refine release parameters and 

Compass Call jam Blue frequencies 

MH-53 

MC-130 

HC-130 

10-Dec-90 MH-47 

1 x F-16 

1 x EC-130 

11-Dee-90 MH-60 (AF) Night tacticdAR, night tacticdwater hoist 

MH-53 Night tactics/AR, day mgunnery 

HC-130 NighVday low level opdAR 

lx MC-130 Night low IevelRFRlnvg , supported 5th 

MH-60 Support NSWTG with fast rope mg Night 

tadnvg 

MH-47 Formation tng 

12-Dec-90 MH-60 (AF) Supported site surveys, insmmenVAR tug 

MH-53 Night tacticdgunnery 

HC-130 Night ARlnvg 

MH-47 

c 

\o MH-60 Minigun tng, supported NSWTG fast rope 

Forward looking infra-red (FLDI), formation 

X 

X 

X 

X 

xx 

xx 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

xx 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

x xx 

X 

X 

X 
N 

0 

0 

Date Package Purpose of Exercise 

Table 57 (cont’d) 

Special Operations Training Missions in Desert Shield 

Day Nlght Desert Gunnery/ InfiV Law Water P

Trng Trng Trng LlveRre Exfil Level NVG Related Rescue P

13-Dec-90 MH-60 (AF) Tacfics/water ops. night tacticdwakr 

hoistlgunnery 

MH-53 Supported NSWG infiVexfil 

HC-130 

MH-60 Night water hoist/gunncry 

MH-47 

Day low kveVAR night avg 

Forward looking infra-red (FLIR). formation 

14-Dee-90 MH-60 (AF) Day tacbcs/AR, insb-ument/gunoery 

MH-53 Check rides, night tacticdgunnery 

HC-130 

MC-I 30 

MH-60 Recon, support Sth(A) infil 

MH-47 

Helo/AR, water ops, pilot proficiency 

CCT cxfil. day/night low level, nvg 

Forward looking inh-red (FLIR), infil 

15-Dee-90 MH-60 (AF) Night water hoist/gunnery,day tactics 

MH-53 Infil.night tacticdAR, water ops 

HC-130 Day low level, water ops. bundle drop. low 

altitude random approach (LARA), helo 

Nght/AR 

Forward looking infra-red (FLIR), infiVexfil 

16-Dee-90 MH-60 (AF) Night water hoist/guMery, day tactics water 

MH-60 Deck landing qualifications 

MH-47 

OPS 

MH-53 Id11 

HC- I30 Bundle drop 

MH-60 Deck landing qualifications 

MH-47 InfiUexfil 

17-Dee-90 MH-60 

18-Dee-90 MH-60 (AF) A/C commander upgrade, nvg/night water 

Cross counb-y nvg. infVexfil 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

xx 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

xx 
X 

xx 

X X 

xx 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

x 

x 

X 

X 

xx 

X 

xx 

XX 

x 

x 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X X X 

X X 

X X 

X 

xxx X 

XX x xx 

X 
N 

0 

N 

Date Package 

23-Dec-90 MH-53 

2x MC-130 

lx HC-130 

MH-47 

Purpose of Exercise 

NSWTG Soft Duck 

Desert Alliance 

CSAR 

Table 57 (cont’d) 

Special Operations Training Missions in Desert Shield 

Day Night Desert Gunnery/ InRU Low Water 

Trng Trng Trng Livenre Exfil Level NVC Related Rescue 

X 

28-Dec-90 MH-60 (AF) Night AWgunnery. day water hoist/raft/stokes X X 

MH-53 Dayhight orientation flights xx 

MC-130 Night low level ops. nvg, IFR, air drops X 

HC-130 Night low level ops, helo night AR X 

MH-60 CSAR 

29-Dec-90 MH-60 (AF) Pilot proficiency. helo AR. live fire 

MH-53 

Ix MC-130 

I 

MH-60 

x HC-I 30 

30-Dec-90 MH-53 

HC- I30 

MH-60 

31-Dee-90 MH-60 

1-Jan-91 lx HC-130 

Night AR 

Night low level ops, nvg, FR, helo AR 

Night low level ops, night AR 

CSAR 

X 

X 

X 

Live fire ops, dayhight orientation 

Nvg 

Site survey, live fire 

Internal SAR 

Law level ops, pilot proficiency 

xx 

3-Jan-91 MH-60 (AF) Nvg. gunnery 

4-Jan-91 MH-60 (AF) Night AR ops. night gunnery 

5-Jan-91 MH-60 (AD Night water hoisVgunnery 

MH-60 SAR 

MH-47 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

xx 

X 

xx 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 
Date Package Purpose of Exercise 

6-Jan-91 MH-60 (AF) Night gunnery, AR 

HC-130 

MH-60 

Night low level, support helo 

CSAR 

AR 

MH-47 

Table 57 (cont’d) 

Special Operations Training Missions in Desert Shield 

Day Night Desert Gunnery/ InfiV Low Water 

Trng Trng Trng Live Fire Exfil Level NVG Related Rescue 

X X 

X X 

X 

7-Jan-91 lx MH-53 

8-Jan-91 MH-60 (AF) Insbument tng. night AR, night gunnery 

Night water ops, night AR 

MH-53 

MC-130 

HC-130 

Ix MH-60 CSAR, FLIR 

Day tac low level mg 

Night low level air drop, helo AR 

Night low level ops, helo AR 

9-Jan-91 MH-60 (AF) Night AR. night transitiodgunnerylwater 

MH-53 Night AR, night transitiodgunnery 

Ix MC-130 Night low level ops, IFR, nvg 

HC-130 Night low level ops, helo night AWpilot 

proficiency 

MH-47 Localtng 

10Jan-91 MH-60 (AF) Cross country nvg, night transition, live fire 

OPS 

IFR. nvg. helo night AR 

Self contained NAB system (SCNS) 

MH-53 Night AR, pilot proficiency 

MC-130 

HC-130 

IxMH-60 FLIR 

11-Jan-91 MH-60 (AF) Night AR, wafer hoist 

MH-53 NightAR 

Ix MC-I 30 Night low level ops, nvg, helo AR 

HC-130 Pilot proficiency 

MH-47 Local tng 

t3 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

x 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

xx 

X 

X 

X 

xx 
h) 

0 

P 

Date Package Purpose of Exercise 

Table 57 (cont’d) 

Special Operations Training Missions in Desert Shield 

Day Night Desert Cunner)/ lnfW Low Water 

Trng Trng Trng IheRre Eflil Level NVG Related Rescue 

12Jan-91 MH-60 (AF) Night AR, water ops, cross county nvg X xx 

MH-53 Night AIUgunnery X X 

Ix MC-130 Night low level ops, nvg, helo AR, IFR X xx 

HC-130 Low level ops, helo AR X 
Allied Air Operations 

The following tables present the scheduled and flown number of 

allied sorties. These aggregate numbers include for the Royal Air Force, 

Royal Saudi Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force, French Air Force, and 

Italian Air Force. It is important to note that while the “Scheduled” and 

“Flown” numbers are tabulated for that day, the “Grand Total” row represents the aggregate total for Desert Shield. Thus some tables may appear to be off. In Table 59, for example, grand total columns (7,087 and 

7,192 respectively) reflect the entire period of Desert Shield and do not 

merely sum up column entries. 

The data in these tables was derived from the U.S. Commander-inChief, Central Command situation reports. When data were unavailable 

from SITREPS, Sortie Recap (Recapitulation) Data was utilized. When 

discrepancies were found, the SITREPS entries took precedence. 

The date for any entry should be considered to mean “on day ddmm-yy Zulu” and the data for this date would be found in the SITREP 

for the following day. For instance, the sortie data for 5 Jan 91 would 

appear in the SITREP dated “06221 5 Jan 91 .” 

205 
Table 58 

Allied Sorties by Mission 

Representative 

Date 

7-Aug-90 

14-Aug-90 

2 I -Aug-90 

28-Aug-90 

4-Sep90 

1 I-Sep90 

18-Sep90 

25-Sep-90 

2-0~1-90 

9-0~1-90 

16-0~1-90 

23-0~1-90 

30-Oct-90 

6-Nov-90 

13-NOV-90 

20-NOV-90 

27-NOV-90 

4-Dec-90 

I I -Dec-90 

18-Dec-90 

25-Dec-90 

I-Jan-91 

8-Jan-91 

IS-Jan-91 

CAP 

Shed Flown 

16 16 

60 59 

8 8 

18 I8 

16 16 

20 20 

28 28 

24 24 

20 20 

24 24 

36 36 

34 30 

26 26 

28 28 

28 28 

42 42 

24 22 

30 30 

28 28 

28 28 

28 28 

36 34 

28 28 

58 56 

Air-ToGround 

Sched Flown 

0 0 

0 0 

12 12 

23 14 

32 28 

39 37 

36 35 

38 32 

47 36 

22 20 

66 65 

60 57 

138 143 

121 109 

122 114 

149 139 

147 139 

164 153 

142 130 

146 119 

71 69 

115 106 

182 183 

123 105 

Air-To-Air 

Sched Flown 

0 0 

4 0 

4 4 

4 7 

4 2 

9 6 

4 4 

4 8 

13 12 

28 28 

17 17 

21 22 

74 55 

75 62 

82 59 

71 64 

88 68 

75 79 

84 75 

92 89 

39 39 

80 67 

83 72 

42 31 

AWACS 

Sched Flown 

1 1 

3 3 

2 2 

2 2 

3 3 

3 3 

3 3 

3 3 

3 3 

3 3 

3 3 

3 3 

3 3 

4 4 

4 6 

4 4 

3 3 

4 4 

4 4 

4 4 

4 4 

3 3 

3 3 

3 3 

Air 

Refueling 

Sched Flown 

0 0 

0 0 

2 2 

6 4 

8 8 

7 7 

11 11 

8 8 

9 9 

8 8 

11 11 

12 12 

11 8 

12 10 

12 11 

11 11 

12 11 

21 21 

13 16 

22 20 

14 17 

20 19 

21 24 

20 20 

206 
Table 58 (cont’d) 

Allied Sorties by Mission 

Tactical Strategic 

Representative Recce Airlift Recce Total 

Date Sched Flown Sched Flown Sched Flown Sched Flown 

0 0 61 61 

14-Aug-90 4 4 41 41 0 0 118 113 

21-Aug-90 0 0 31 31 0 0 65 65 

1-AUg-90 4 4 40 40 

28-Aug-90 2 2 26 26 0 0 81 73 

4-Sep-90 2 2 42 42 0 0 107 101 

Il-Sep90 0 0 26 26 0 0 104 99 

18-Sep-90 2 2 35 35 0 0 119 118 

25-Sep-90 0 0 25 25 0 0 102 100 

2-Oct-90 0 0 0 0 0 0 92 80 

9-Oct-90 2 2 20 20 0 0 107 105 

16-Oct-90 2 2 22 22 0 0 157 156 

23-Oct-90 4 4 22 22 2 2 158 152 

30-Oct-90 8 86666 0 0 326 309 

6-Nov-90 2 2 10 10 1 1 313 286 

13-NOV-90 7 5 52 52 I I 308 276 

20-NOV-90 10 6 54 52 I 1 342 319 

27-NOV-90 9 8 15 16 0 0 358 327 

4-Dec-90 8 8 73 81 I I 376 377 

1 1 -Dec-90 9 1 56 53 1 1 337 314 

18-Dec-90 8 8 16 86 2 2 378 356 

2.5-D~C-90 1 6 56 51 0 0 219 220 

1 -Ian-9 1 8 8 85 83 0 0 347 320 

8-Jan-9 1 1 7 60 61 I 1 385 379 

1 5-Ian-9 I 5 5 114 I10 2 2 367 332 

102 

Source: USCINCCENT SITREPS (S) 

207 
Iraqi Air Activity During Desert Shield 

This table presents a daily tabulation and description of Iraqi air 

activity during the months preceding the initiation of hostilities. The 

column “Sorties Detected” presents the numerical tally of Iraqi flights 

detected, when that number was available in the U.S. Commander-inChief, Central Command SITREPs. Note that after September there are 

only a few instances when this information was not available. The third 

activity. Note that on most days during Desert Shield the Iraqi Air Force 

flew in excess of 100 sorties. 

I1 column, “Activity Level as Indicated in SITREP,” is a description of that 

208 
Date 

9-Aug-90 

10-Aug-90 

1 1 -Aug-90 

12-Aug-90 

13-Aug-90 

14-Aug-90 

15-Aug-90 

16-Aug-90 

17-Aug-90 

18-Aug-90 

19-Aug-90 

20-Aug-90 

2 1 -Aug-90 

22-Aug-90 

23-Aug-90 

24-Aug-90 

25-Aug-90 

26-Aug-90 

27-Aug-90 

28-Aug-90 

29-Aug-90 

30-Aug-90 

3 1 -Aug-90 

I-Sep-90 

2-Sep-90 

3-Sep-90 

4-Sep-90 

5-Sep-90 

6-Sep-90 

7-Sep-90 

8-Sep-90 

9-Sep-90 

10-Sep-90 

1 1 -Sep-90 

12-Sep-90 

13-Sep-90 

Table 59 

Desert Shield: Iraqi Air Activity 

Sorties Detected 

47 

19 

25 + 

70 + 

171 

197 

173 

68 

37 

79 

90 

82 

80 

Activity Level as Indicated in SITREP 

Activity noted 

Increase in activity noted 

Activity noted 

Activity noted 

Activity noted 

Between 01 00- 14002 

Midday hours 

Activity continues at normal levels 

Activity continues at normal levels 

Activity continues at normal levels 

Activity continues at normal levels. Higher than normal 

activity in the vicinity of Baghdad. 

Activity continues at normal levels. Higher than normal 

activity in the vicinity of Baghdad. 

Increase in activity noted 

Activity noted 

Activity noted 

Activity noted 

Higher than normal activity 

Higher than normal activity 

Activity continues at normal levels 

Activity continues at normal levels 

Highest activity to-date 

Highest activity to-date 

Change to- normal 

Decrease in activity noted 

Activity noted 

Transport + Other 

Activity noted 

Lower than normal activity 

Lower than normal activity 

Activity noted 

Lower than normal activity 

Lower than normal activity 

Activity continues at normal levels 

Activity continues at normal levels 

Activity continues at normal levels 

Activity continues at normal levels 

209 
Table 59 (cont’d) 

Desert Shield: Iraqi Air Activity 

Date 

14-Sep-90 

15-Sep-90 

16-Sep-90 

17-Sep-90 

18-Sep-90 

19-Sep-90 

20-Sep-90 

21-Sep-90 

22-Sep-90 

23-Sep-90 

24-Sep-90 

25-Sep-90 

26-Sep-90 

27-Sep-90 

29-Sep-90 

30-Sep-90 

28-Sep-90 

1-0ct-90 

2-Oct-90 

3-at-90 

4-Oct-90 

5-0ct-90 

6-0ct-90 

7-Oct-90 

8-0ct-90 

9-at-90 

10-Oct-90 

11 -0ct-90 

12-Oct-90 

13-at-90 

14-Oct-90 

15-Oct-90 

16-Oct-90 

17-Oct-90 

18-0ct-90 

19-Oct-90 

20-0ct-90 

21-Oct-90 

Sorties Detected 

115 

123 

92 

105 

127 

I20 

117 

127 

112 

107 

140 

148 

52 

130 

123 

114 

173 

I12 

153 

93 

93 

75 

Activity Level as Indicated in SITREP 

Activity continues at normal levels 

Activity continues at normal levels 

Activity continues at normal levels 

Activity continues at normal levels 

Activity continues at normal levels 

Higher than normal activity 

Higher than normal activity 

Higher than normal activity 

Higher than normal activity 

Higher than normal activity 

Activity continues at normal levels 

Higher than normal activity 

Higher than normal activity 

Higher than normal activity 

Higher than normal activity 

Higher than normal activity 

Higher than normal activity 

Lower than normal activity 

Activity continues at normal levels 

Higher than normal activity 

Higher than normal activity 

Higher than normal activity 

Higher than normal activity 

Activity continues at normal levels 

Activity continues at normal levels 

Activity continues at normal levels 

Higher than normal activity 

Higher than normal activity 

Lower than normal activity 

Activity continues at normal levels 

Activity continues at normal levels 

Lower than normal activity 

Higher than normal activity 

Lower than normal activity 

Higher than normal activity 

Lower than normal activity 

Lower than normal activity 

Lower than normal activity 

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Table 59 (cont’d) 

Desert Shield: Iraqi Air Activity 

Date 

22-Oct-90 

23-Oct-90 

24-0ct-90 

25-0ct-90 

26-0ct-90 

27-0ct-90 

28-0ct-90 

29-0ct-90 

30-0ct-90 

3 1 -0ct-90 

1 -NOV-90 

2-NOV-90 

3-NOV-90 

4-NOV-90 

5-NOV-90 

6-NOV-90 

7-NOV-90 

8-NOV-90 

9-NOV-90 

10-NOV-90 

1 1 -Nov-~O 

12-NOV-90 

1 3-NOV-90 

14-NOV-90 

15-NOV-90 

16-NOV-90 

17-NOV-90 

18-NOV-90 

19-NOV-90 

20-NOV-90 

21-NOV-90 

22-NOV-90 

23-NOV-90 

24-NOV-90 

25-NOV-90 

Sorties Detected 

112 

106 

90 

150 

176 

67 

I30 

94 

163 I 

158 

98 

138 

133 

129 

I86 

170 

109 

96 

76 

94 

130 

160 

170 

40 

128 

172 

135 

129 

147 

1 I7 

90 

152 

1 I7 

Activity Level as Indicated in SITREP 

Lower than normal activity 

Lower than normal activity 

Lower than normal activity 

Higher than normal activity 

Higher than normal activity 

Lower than normal activity 

Activity continues at normal levels 

Lower than normal activity 

Higher than normal activity 

Higher than normal activity 

Activity noted 

Lower than normal activity. Activity continues at nomd 

levels for Islamic Holy Day. 

Higher than normal activity 

Activity continues at normal levels 

Activity continues at normal levels 

Higher than normal activity 

Higher than normal activity 

Lower than normal activity 

Lower than normal activity 

Lower than normal activity 

Lower than normal activity 

Activity continues at normal levels 

Higher than normal activity 

Higher than normal activity 

Lower than normal activity 

Activity continues at normal levels 

Activity noted 

Higher than normal activity 

Activity continues at normal levels 

Activity continues at normal levels 

Higher than normal activity 

Activity continues at normal level. Decrease in acrivq 

noted. 

Lower than normal activity 

Higher than normal activity 

Activity continues at normal level. Decrease in xtivQ 

noted. 

21 1 
Table 59 (cont'd) 

Desert Shield: Iraqi Air Activity 

Date Sorties Detected 

26-NOV-90 

27-NOV-90 

28-NOV-90 

29-NOV-90 

30-NoV-90 

1-Dec-90 

3-Dec-90 

5-Dec-90 

6-Dec-90 

8-Dec-90 

10-Dec-90 

11 -Dec-90 

12-Dec-90 

13-Dec-90 

14-Dec-90 

15-Dec-90 

17-Dec-90 

18-Dec-90 

19-Dec-90 

20-Dec-90 

21 -Dec-90 

22-Dec-90 

23-Dee90 

25-Dec-90 

26-Dec-90 

27-Dec-90 

28-Dec-90 

29-Dec-90 

30-Dec-90 

I-Ian-91 

2-Dee-90 

4-D~c-90 

7-D~c-90 

9-D~c-90 

16-D~c-90 

24-Dee-90 

3 1 -Dec-90 

105 

45 

I I7 

I29 

122 

161 

209 

137 

100 

134 

186 

213 

188 

98 

174 

154 

208 

191 

210 

I74 

138 

98 

176 

156 

191 

115 

23 1 

219 

129 

36 

Activity Level as Indicated in SITREP 

Lower than normal activity 

Lower than normal activity 

Activity continues at normal levels 

Higher than normal activity 

Activity continues at normal levels. Higher than normal 

activity for Islamic holy day. 

Higher than normal activity 

Higher than normal activity 

Activity continues at normal levels 

Activity continues at normal levels 

Lower than normal activity 

Activity noted 

Higher than normal activity for Islamic holy day. 

Activity noted 

Higher than normd activity 

Activity noted 

Activity noted 

Higher than normal activity 

Higher than normal activity 

Lower than normal activity 

Higher than normal activity 

Higher than normal activity; 3rd highest for December. 

Activity continues at normal levels 

Higher than nomial activity 

Higher than normal activity 

Higher than normal activity 

Higher than normal activity 

Activity continues at normal levels 

Activity noted 

Decrease in activity noted 

Higher than normal activity 

Activity continues at normal levels 

Higher than normal activity 

Lower than norinal activity 

Higher than normal activity . Highest since invasion Of 

Higher than normal activity 

Activity continues 111 normal levels 

Lower than normal activity 

21 2 
Date 

2-Jan-91 

3-Jan-91 

4-Jan-91 

5-Jan-91 

6-Jan-91 

7-Jan-91 

8-Jan-91 

9-Ian-91 

10-Jan-91 

1 1 -Jan-9 1 

12-Jan-91 

13-Jan-91 

14-Jan-91 

15-Jan-91 

Table 59 (cont’d) 

Desert Shield: Iraqi Air Activity 

Sorties Detected 

31 

93 

60 

88 

59 

53 

81 

130 

22 I 

142 

64 

Activity Level as Indicated in SITREP 

Lower thaii normal activity 

Lower than normal activity 

Decrease in activity noted because of bad weather. 

Decrease in activity noted because of bad weather. 

Lower than normal activity because of bad weather. 

Decrease in activity noted because of bad weather. 

Decrease in activity noted because of bad weather. 

Lower than normal activity because of bad weather. 

Increase in activity noted 

Activity noted 

Increase in activity noted. Higher than normal activity 

(Good KTO weather) 

Decrease in activity noted because of bad weather. 

Activity noted 

Activity noted (Only Transport Flights noted) 

Source: CINCCENT SITREPs (S) 

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214 
6 

Planning the Air Campaign 

The best way to approach statistically how the air campaign was 

planned is to examine the target base from which the targets were selected, then examine the actual list of targets. In the case of the Gulf War 

there are several such target lists. The baseline for all of them is the 

Automated Intelligence Installation File (AIF), which is the single most 

authoritative source for U.S. targeting efforts. The AIF with its Basic 

Encyclopedia (BE) numbering system for fixed installations includes a 

tremendous amount of data used in targeting and other analysis but does 

not prioritize installations or distinguish which installations should be 

targeted. It is a menu of installations from which air campaign planners 

select targets as well as identify those installations that should be excluded from targeting. As more intelligence-gathering capabilities were focused on Iraq (and occupied Kuwait) during the crisis and conflict, the 

number of installations included in the File grew, although later, and 

closer, analysis of the data reconciled some multiple listings and updated 

the data on old, sometimes defunct, installations. 

Several different ways have been selected to assemble this data, 

which reflects different facets of the planning effort. One table presents 

the aggregate numbers of installations in each of twelve different targeting categories and their several multiple subcategories, which provides a 

snapshot in each category. The following target lists are presented: U.S. 

Central Command (CENTCOM)’S 27 June 1990 list; U.S. Air Force, Central Command (CENTAF)’S list for exercise Internal Look 90, which was 

the basis for CENTAF’S prewar strategic planning; the Air Staff’s Instant 

Thunder list; CENTCOM’S 16 August 1990 list; CENTCOM’S 2 September 

1990 Offensive Operations Order; and four “Black Hole” Master Target 

Lists (MTL), dated 8 December 1990, 15 January 1990, 12 February 199 1, 

and 1 March 1991. The Black Hole lists were used to prepare the daily 

Master Attack Plan. It is important to note that many of these lists were 

prepared simultaneously yet in relative isolation from each other. The 

two CENTCOM 1990 lists, for example, were successive, but they were 

unrelated to the CENTAF Internal Look 90 list or the Instant Thunder list, 

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which were in turn independent efforts unrelated to each ohcr. The four 

MTLs were, of course, successive because the same planning body prepared them. 

These tables present aggregate numbers from the AIF and the target 

lists, not the lists themselves. The intent was to enable researchers and 

analysts to determine from these and later tables the relative force and 

weight of effort applied to different target categories. The tictual list of 

installations itself has more than 5,000 entries and is available for research in the GwAPS archives via the Target Installation Database. 

216 
Iraq and Kuwait Infrastructure by Am Category Type 

The Infrastructure data in Table 60 were extracted from DIA’S Automated Intelligence Installation File (AIF) for the dates indicated. Both 

Kuwait (KU) and Iraq were counted. The installations are grouped by 

common target groupings used in the development of operation plans. 

The total number of installations increased by thirty-four percent from 

precrisis to the initiation of hostilities as coalition intelligence gathering 

assets were increasingly concentrated on the area. It decreased from 

January 1991 to June 1991 by six percent, as DIA was able to cross-check 

the list for duplications. This decrease is not necessarily due to the 

destruction of those installations. The installation lists and the orders of 

battle are managed by DIA, although their production involves other 

intelligence organizations. This Delegated Production Program divides 

the responsibility by country and functional AIF category. Sometimes 

different Basic Encyclopedia (BE) numbers were assigned by different 

organizations to the same installation (or functions within an installation). 

The totals are found at the bottom of the chart. The MiscJother category 

includes such installations as embassies, schools, hospitals, water utilities 

and many others, reflecting the fact the AIF is an installation file and not 

a target list. Table 61 presents the aggregate category numbers of the list 

in chronological order by publication date. 

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Table 60 

Iraq-Kuwait Infrastructure 

Otrensive Counter Air (OCA) 

Aifields 

* Air bases 

* Reserve Fields 

Helicopter Bases 

Non Communications Electronic Installations 

Radar Installations 

Radars collocated with SAM sites 

* ATU Navigational aids 

* Meteorologic radars 

Air Logistics, general 

Air Depots 

Air Ammo Depots 

* Maint and npair bases 

* Aircraft and Components Production and Assembly 

Nuclear, Biological, Chemical (NBC) 

Atomic Energy Feed and Moderator Materials Production 

Chemical and Biological Production and Storage 

Atomic Energy-Associated Facilities Production and Storage 

Basic and Applied Nuclear Research and Development, general 

Command, Control and Communications (CCC) 

Telecommunications 

Offensive Air Command Control Headquarters and Schools* 

Air Defense Headquarters 

Electronic Warfare 

Space Systems 

Missile Headquarters, Surface to Surface 

National. Combined and Joint Commands 

Ground Force Headquarters 

Naval Headquarters and Staff Activities 

Electricity 

Electric Power Generating, Transmission. and Control Facilities 

Government Control 

Government Control Centers 

Government Bodies, General 

Government Ministries and Administrative Bodies, Nonmilitary, General 

Government Detention Facilities, General 

Unidentified Control Facility 

Trade, Commerce and Government, General 

Civil Defense Facilities(in Military use) 

Naval 

Minable Areas 

Maritime Port Facilities 

Cruise Missile Support Facilities, Defensive 

IZ Jul-901 I2 Jan-911 IZ Jun-911 KU Jan-91IKU Jun-l 

121 

502 

14 

0 

31 

3 

604 

20 

152 

37 

3 

0 

6 

104 

3 

242 

52 

17 

4 

4 

4 

2 

3 

8 

T
Shipborne Missile Support Facilities 

Cruise Surface to Surface Missile Launch Positions 

Naval Bases and Installations 

Naval Supply &pots 

Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL) 

POL and Related Products Production, Pipeline and Storage Facilities 

Lines of Communication (LOO 

Highway Transportation 

Railroad Transportation 

Inland Water Transportation 

Ground Order of Battle (GOB) 

Military Troop Installations 

Ground Force Material and Storage Depots 

Fortifications and Defense Systems 

Scuds 

Guided Missile and Space System Production and Assembly 

Fixed Missile Facility, General 

Fixed, Surface to Surface Missile Sites 

Offensive Missile Support Facilities 

Medium Range Surface to Surface Launch Control Facilities 

Fixed Positions for Mobile Missile Launchers 

Tactical Missile Troops Field Position 

Surface to Air Missile (SAM) 

Missile Support Facilities, Defensive, General 

Surface to Air Missile SitedComplexes 

Tactical Surface to Air Missile Sitesflnstallations 

SAM Support Facilities 

Military Industrial Base 

Basic Processing 

Basic Equipment Rodudon 

End Products((3hiefly Civilian) 

Technical Research. Development and Testing. Nonnuclear 

Covered Srorage Facilities, General 

Material (Chiefly Military) 

Industrial Production Centers 

Defense Logistics Agencies 

MisdOther c) 

\D Totals 

01 21 21 I I 

5 

35 

218 

424 

155 

17 

320 

107 

5 

7 

8 

74 

6 

20 

1 

112 

154 

18 

56 

8 

15 

9 

4 

34 

0 

0 

0 

35 

0 

21 I 

360 

154 

18 

242 

87 

9 

7 

5 

8 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

125 

73 

16 

32 

5 

10 

8 

2 

34 

1 

0 

5 

6 

215 

422 

155 

17 

309 

106 

4 

6 

6 

65 

I 

17 

20 

I 

8 

16 

55 

9 

4 

29 4 

10 

1 

61 

155 

69 

17 

2 

6 

1 

17 

21 

9 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

3,3021 4,5431 4,3091 959 I 897 
Target Installations by AIF Category 

Target lists are important because they drive force employment as 

well as production of intelligence for aircrews and missileers. Production 

of target materials in sufficient quantities and detail for all possible users 

is a complex and time-consuming process that imposes severe demands 

on scarce resources. Also, the production cannot be quickly expanded in 

quantity, only focused on subject. This is the reason that only operations 

plans’ (OPlan) target lists normally have target materials produced for 

them. DIA is the manager for production of target planning materials 

under the “Tactical Target Materials Program”. The Tactical Target 

Materials Catalog is a compilation of only the formal, regulated target 

material production and does not include the thousands of target images, 

“Select Prints” etc, generated by tactical, theater and national level intelligence producers. 

This table is a summation of target lists from primary sources, plus 

the Automated Intelligence Installation File (AIF) for reference. It only 

counts targeted installations listed in the AIF. Some targets on strategic 

target lists were never listed in the AIF because they were not a fixed 

installation, (i.e., the Republican Guards or breaching areas) or were a 

specific aimpoint on a fixed installation (e.g., the CANDID-ADNAN aircraft 

on Saddam International Airport). It lists the target installations by 

categories, which are described in Defense Intelligence Agency Manual 

65-3-1, “Standard Coding Systems Functional Classification Handbook.“ 

(Confidential). The lists are presented in chronological order. 

Ground Order of Battle (GOB) installations in this list exclude deployed troops and equipment that strike counts in Chapter 8 include. 

This is a normal practice in OPlan target list production. 

The table of target growth in Chapter Two of the Effectiveness Volume is similar in concept to this chart but with important differences. 

This table is limited to installations, and the other table is limited to 

targets actually planned for the application of air power. 

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The following target references are used in Table 61 : 

AIF Automated Intelligence Installations File 

CENTAF Central Command Air Forces 

INST THDR Instant Thunder 

INTRL LOOK Internal Look 

JTF Joint Task Force 

MTL Master Target List 

m Tactical Target Material Catalog 

22 1 
Reference 

AIF 

Intrl Look 

JTF 

CENTAF 

lnst Thdr 

CENTAF 

COMUSCENTAF 

MTL 

MTL 

MTL 

AIF 

MTL 

MTL. 

MTL. 

m 

AIF 

1 lun 90 

15 Jun 90 

27 Jun 90 

8 Aug 90 

15 Aug 90 

16 Aug 90 

2 Sep 90 

2 Nov 90 

8 Dec 90 

15 Jan91 

26 Jan 91 

28 Jan 9 1 

12 Feb 91 

1 Mar91 

ISMar91 

1 Jul91 

OCA 

626 

8 

47 

3 

11 

12 

24 

27 

31 

60 

705 

67 

50 

92 

177 

679 

NBC 

11 

10 

9 

7 

6 

8 

10 

11 

13 

20 

c3 

376 

45 

18 

17 

30 

40 

52 

54 

60 

91 

34 1,006 

14 108 

14 97 

26 180 

19 258 

17 941 

Table 61 

Target Installations by AIF Categories 

Govt 

Elect Cntrl 

285 

15 

0 

0 

10 

14 

15 

17 

17 

18 

473 

22 

20 

26 

59 

447 

40 

10 

0 

0 

1 

6 

9 

I1 

14 

28 

90 

29 

30 

34 

30 

88 

Navy 

78 

4 

3 

4 

2 

5 

0 

4 

4 

10 

86 

7 

0 

10 

26 

57 

POL 

272 

6 

10 

3 

6 

6 

10 

II 

13 

16 

279 

21 

22 

31 

52 

276 

Lines 

of 

Comm GOB 

687 

II 

19 

2 

3 

5 

12 

28 

32 

42 

75 I 

43 

34 

87 

I48 

75 1 

415 

10 

17 

5 

6 

8 

12 

12 

12 

44 

519 

27 

16 

59 

I37 

498 

M

Scuds SAM Ind

24 

10 

1 

1 

2 

3 

12 

13 

13 

45 

123 

31 

27 

48 

63 

I08 

243 

0 

4 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

28 

324 

29 

6 

35 

I23 

303 

Source: Target Installation Referenc
Tactical Target Material Production 

Tactical Target Material ("M) production is based on theater Operation Plans (OPlan). They are produced for a variety of uses but primarily 

for target development at the force level and target acquisition at the unit 

level. The main product of this process is the Basic Target Graphic 

(BTG) that includes at least two pictures of the installation with annotations, grids, and text describing it. It replaced the Automated Tactical 

Target Graphic (A'TTG) produced prior to 1989. Other target material 

production includes the Contingency Support Graphic (CSG), Operational 

Support Package (OSP), etc. The following table shows the historical production of BTGs on Iraq and the concentration of production during 

Desert Shield, providing only BTG/A'TTG production. In the 18 years and 

8 months preceding Desert Shield (that we had records on) there were 

390 BTGIATTGs produced. In the 6 months of Desert ShieldDesert Storm 

there were 698. These numbers include reaccomplishment of BTG/ATTGs 

on certain installations. 

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Table 62 

Tactical Target Material Production 

Year 

1972 

1973 

1974 

1975 

1976 

1977 

1978 

1979 

1980 

1981 

1982 

1983 

1984 

1985 

1986 

1987 

1988 

1989 

1990 

1990 

1990 

1990 

1990 

1990 

1990 

1990 

1990 

I990 

1990 

1990 

1991 

1991 

Month Number 

0 

6 

5 

1 

6 

2 

19 

67 

25 

47 

17 

48 

16 

2 

39 

21 

23 

38 

Jan 0 

Feb 2 

Mar 3 

APr 1 

May 0 

Jun 0 

Jul 0 

A% 2 

Subtotal 390 

SeP 130 

Oct 132 

Nov 88 

Dec 153 

Jan 128 

Feb 67 

Subtotal 698 

Source: DIA's Tactical 

Target Material Catalog (SMFNNINC) 

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Target ‘Qpe by AIF Category 

The following table takes the primary target tasking from the Air 

Tasking Order and tabulates by AIF functional category. Although it can 

be compared to the Strike Counts by AIF Categories in Chapter 8, the 

reader must be careful in comparing tasked (ATO), and actual (Missions 

Database) numbers. Weather, operational concerns, other lucrative timesensitive targets, and many other reasons can change specifics. 

This table was created by extracting the primary target from the Air 

Tasking Order and correcting misspellings, format problems and often 

interpreting incorrect information. These same problems were corrected 

during the war via the direct communications between the Tactical Air 

Control Center in Riyadh and the unit mission planning cells. F-4Gs 

were not included because they were always tasked as suppression of 

enemy air defense (SEAD). Proven Force F-16s and F-111Es were not 

included since their targeting data was not included in the Computer 

Assisted Force Management System (CAFMS) and the Unit Remarks data, 

which built the ATO. The missions that were marked as cancelled in 

CAFMS are not included in these counts. 

Aircraft are grouped by type. All F-l6s, whether A or C models, 

U.S. or Bahrain, were counted as F-16s. All air-to-ground models of 

Tornados were counted as GR-I. The “other” category of aircraft include 

A-~s, F-%, Mirage 2000, AC-l30s, etc. 

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Aircraft 

Type 

A-I0 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-IIIF 

F-117 

F-15 

F-16 

FA-I8 

GR-I 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Total 

OCA 

202 

160 

4 

63 

8 85 

188 

174 

420 

249 

9 24 

8 

3,277 

47 1 

3,748 

NBC 

0 

22 

0 

19 

73 

199 

0 

149 

18 

4 

498 

10 

508 

!4 

c3 

134 

96 

0 

11 

48 

402 

72 

166 

232 

116 

12 

1,289 

89 

1,378 

Table 63 

AT0 Targets by AIF Categories 

Governmt 

0 0 

42 0 

0 0 

34 0 

6 6 

5 97 

6 0 

8 52 

24 0 

32 0 

3 14 

160 169 

15 0 

175 169 

Elect Control Navy 

0 

264 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

79 

0 

0 

343 

144 

487 

Lines of 

0 0 

42 140 

0 0 

36 31 

0 120 

16 65 

6 74 

48 76 

19 235 

244 166 

0 0 

41 1 907 

20 38 

431 945 

POL comm GOB 

5,998 

2,101 

3,393 

1,296 

1,052 

170 

890 

7.41 1 

5,941 

848 

9 

29,109 

4.45 1 

33,560 

SeUdS 

10 

64 

0 

45 

88 

47 

806 

386 

92 

16 

4 

1,558 

41 

1,599 

Military 

SAM Industrie

40 

160 

0 

9 9

0 6

50 1

4 

2,610 10

630 1

144 1

0 

3,647 31

1,514 4 

5,161 31

Source
7 

Desert Storm U.S. and Allied Sorties 

The following tables track the number of sorties flown by US. and 

Allied air forces during Operation Desert Storm. They are presented in 

several different formats to enable researchers and analysts to rearrange 

and examine the data from different perspectives to meet their analytical 

needs. The data have been drawn primarily from the Composite Sorties 

Database, compiled by Major Lewis “Dough” Hill and described earlier 

in Chapter 1, “Note on Sources.” 

One problem that arises in examining the operations of the several air 

forces that flew in the Gulf War is one of differences in definitions and 

terminology. The Marine Corps, for example, uses a mission category 

called “direct air support” (DAS), while NATO forces have a mission 

category called “battlefield air interdiction” (BAI); both are virtually 

identical, for practical purposes, in terms of their intent and conduct, as 

are Air Force and Marine Corps “close air support” (CAS). On the other 

hand, the Marines also have a mission called “close-in fire support” (CIFS) 

which does not have an Air Force counterpart, since it is performed 

solely by attack helicopters. The Marine Corps considers CAS, CIFS and 

DAS as subsets of a larger category, “offensive air support” or “direct air 

support,” while the Air Force considers CAS, interdiction, and strategic air 

operations as the three missions within the role of force application. 

Although Air Force and Marine practitioners understand the doctrinal and 

procedural nuances between these, the average reader may not even be 

aware of the distinction; a ground troop who is the beneficiary of one or 

the other would probably be unable to tell the difference. This is also 

true of the difference between “interdiction” and “battlefield air interdiction,” which have been aggregated into an overall total for air interdiction 

(AI). The difference between the two terms reflects their relative distance 

from the “battlelines” on the surface; interdiction operations can range 

hundreds of miles into enemy territory, while battlefield air interdiction 

(which the Air Force treats as a type of interdiction, not a separate and 

distinct mission category) occurs closer to friendly forces. The initial 

phase of Operation Desert Storm was frequently termed a strategic air 

campaign, yet none of the sorties identified in the following tables are 

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categorized as “strategic.” This was driven by the reporting system 

CENTAF used during the war, which did not have a mission identifier for 

“strategic sorties.” Thus, they were lumped with the interdiction category. In order to remain true to the sources and databases from which these 

tables were drawn, no attempt was made to reconstruct a table of “strategic sorties” in this volume, although later tables which depict strikes by 

target category furnish data from which to derive such information. 

Unless otherwise noted, the U.S. Air Force terminology has been used 

(e.g CAS or BAI), but each table contains sufficient explanatory material 

to enable the reader to identify data contained in each table. 

A second such issue is the difference between “sortie,” “strike,” and 

“mission.” A mission is mounted by a finite number of aircraft, usually 

two to four, against a target; thus a “mission report” or MISREP includes 

the overall data from the aircraft that carried out the mission. A “sortie” 

refers to an individual aircraft flight from takeoff to landing, while a 

“strike” refers to a weapon or weapons employed by one aircraft against 

an individual target. The fact that a mission, sortie, or strike occurred 

does not mean that the target was destroyed or the objective achieved; 

that determination must rest with subsequent analysis. Since most aircraft 

carried more than one weapon, they sometimes camed out more than one 

“strike” on an individual “sortie.” For example: two F- 11 1 s carrying four 

bombs each (total of eight) could launch an attack against an Iraqi airfield 

and strike four hardened aircraft shelters, two command and control 

bunkers, and two fuel storage tanks. This would constitute “one mission,” “two sorties,” and “eight strikes.” This chapter is concerned only 

with sorties. 

The intent of this section is to show how each component of the 

overall coalition air force contributed to the Gulf War Air Campaign. 

Tables present the effort by day, by component (U.S. Service or coalition 

country), by mission area (e. g. interdiction, close air support, etc), and 

type of aircraft. Tables will also present data on a portion of those 

coalition sorties which were either cancelled or aborted their missions. 

When taken in toto, this collection of data will depict how each member 

of the coalition air campaign fit into the air effort. A notable gap in the 

data is the contribution of rotary wing air power, such as the AH-64 

Apache attack helicopter. This results from the different way that fixedand rotary-wing operations were tabulated. The Air Force, for example, 

tracked A- 10 operations by individual sortie, as explained earlier, while 

Army helicopter operations were tracked by flying hour. Army helicopter 

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statistics, therefore, while depicting the total number of flying hours 

achieved during Desert Storm, do not track the number of sorties or 

missions which these platforms completed. Since the data is so dissimilar 

it does not lend itself to analysis and GWAPS decided to not include it. 

This collection of figures is extracted from the previously mentioned 

Composite Sorties Database, which was generated for a better slice at 

the number and type of sorties flown during the war. Inconsistencies 

were discovered with certain types of aircraft in the sortie count compiled 

by Major Roy Lee (see the Note on Sources for additional information) 

in comparision to other sources. Thus for the carrier-based aircraft and 

the Navy’s tactical land attack missiles (TLAMS), this report uses the 

sorties and mission types prepared by the Center for Naval Analysis, but 

rolled up into equivalent USAF mission designations. Civil Reserve Air 

Fleet (CRAF) sorties and intertheater airlift sortie counts were provided by 

the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) situation reports. The 

Special Operations Forces Command SITREPS provided sortie data for 

special operations aircraft. Proven Force sortie data was difficult to 

quantify by individual aircraft type and mission area, but was accomplished by combining the Proven Force daily briefing slides prepared for 

Headquarters U.S. Air Force Europe, the Proven Force SITREPS, and the 

strike history from the 7440th Composite Wing. 

229 
230 
Total Sorties by U.S. ServicdAIlied Country by Mission Type 

The following table shows the number of sorties flown by mission 

type during Desert Storm for U.S. Air Force (USAF), (including Proven 

Force), U.S. Army (USA), U.S. Navy (USN), U.S. Marine Corps (USMC), 

U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCCENT), U.S. Civil Reserve Air 

Fleet (CRAF), Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, Kuwait, 

Qatar, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the United Kingdom (UK). This 

data was compiled from the Composite sorties Database for 16 Jan 91 - 

28 Feb 91. 

The data depicts the relative efforts of the U.S. Services and Allied 

countries for each mission type with the USAF flying the most sorties 

overall during Desert Storm. 

It should be noted that the figures presented throughout this chapter, 

while usually close, do not always agree with those currently used by the 

3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. Of the difference of more than 1,000 sorties 

between USMC and GWAPS totals, approximately 100 are attributed to OV10 sorties, 200 F/A-18 sorties, and 700 KC-130 sorties. These differences, while not always statistically significant, do highlight potential reporting and accounting difficulties. The KC-130 differences are do to 

accounting procedures. The marines reported to CENTAF a sortie for 

each KC-130 mission tasked. In reality they would replace the orbiting 

KC-130 with a fresh one when it had offloaded all the fuel for its air to 

air refueling mission. Thus they sometimes would fly more than one 

sortie to complete the AT0 tasking . 

23 1 
Table 64 

Total Sorties by U.S. Service/Allied Countrv bv Mission TvDe 

Mission Type USAF USN USMCSOCCENT USA CRAF SaudiArabia 

BAI 536 0 249 00 0 523 

Interdiction 23.756 5,060 4.015 32 0 0 1.133 

FAC 682 0 1.019 00 0 0 

Total CAS 2,Lz0!-2_!-3,956 310 0 0 

DCA 4,097 24 0 00 0 2.391 

CAP 461 4.221 0 00 0 0 

Total CAP 4&5U~2---...- 0 00 0 2,391 

OCA 2.490 44 184 00 0 153 

SEAD 

Escort 

3,045 1,263 18 00 0 0 

887 629 555 00 0 124 

Total OCA 6,422 llz693-- 757 00 0 277 

Admin Lift 0 0 0 10 0 0 

Airlift 1 1,620 0 9 20 800 1.788 

Airland 16 0 0 00 0 41 

Courier 7 0 0 00 0 0 

Air Evac 3,741 0 0 20 0 0 

Helo Support 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 

Tactical Airlift 1,244 0 0 0 201 0 0 

Total Airlift 16,6?!- 0 ~..I 9 -,.... 19 201 800 1,829 

RW 869 1,190 3 20 0 118 

SLAR 0 0 0 0 147 0 0 

Observation 442 241 0 00 0 0 

Total Recce _I~.!lllr."-~.I.-.l.-t.114.1~ 3 0 118 

Refueling 1 1,024 0 453 56 0 0 485 

Tanker 0 2.782 8 00 0 0 

TotslRefueliL___11,0_24__2ZE?--.-.".46!~ .... 56 0 0 485 

Psych Ops 26 0 0 82 0 0 0 

Rescue 96 3 1 238 0 0 0 

SOF 12 0 0 488 0 0 0 

Total SOF 134 3 1 808 0 0 0 

VIP support I97 0 0 00 0 0 

SUPpofl 6 41 714 640 0 9 

-.._.__I.._-.1-.--.-." 

- Totawport .ll-...".l"~.."" 203 41 714 ".."-.lll.l.-...llllI---.lll 640 0 9 

ECM 0 5 0 06 0 0 

ESM 190 260 17 0 547 0 0 

EW 1,388 0 326 84 15 0 0 

-_.... Total EW 4??!?!3 343 "._I ..-....... 84 568 ~ 0 0 

ABCCC 201 1.143 157 00 0 0 

ABN Early Warning 379 0 0 00 0 85 

c3 24 0 0 00 0 0 

Total C3 60~~,1~3".___._.!57_.~ ...... 00 0 85 

Training 173 262 14 76 0 0 2 

Utility 1 0 0 00 0 0 

-.~.I Total Training 174__-2a2-~_.,"._._".-~ 14 ._I-.. 76 I__.~~ 0 0 2- 

Surface CAP 0 198 0 00 0 0 

Total ~~rfa?!!"AL-."..".".-~ 0 198 ~.~~ 0 .......... 00 II_ 0 0 

Other 165 916 4 68 0 0 0 

Special 193 0 0 22 0 0 0 

__I Total Other 358 916 4 90 0 0 0 

Grand b;a 

232 
UK France Canada Kuwait Bahrain Italy UAE Qatar Total 

1,256 49 I 48 568 122 135 58 43 36,717 

0 40 0 212 0 00 0 1,560 

1,256 531 48 780 122- 135 58 43 38,2= 

0 0 0 0 0 00 0 4,427 

0 0 0 0 0 00 0 1,701 

0 0 0 0 0 00 0 6,128 

696 340 693 0 152 00 0 8,393 

0 0 0 0 0 00 0 4,682 

890 58 0 0 0 00 0 3,819 

0 0 0 0 0 00 0 4,326 

0 172 144 0 14 00 0 2,525 

00 0 10,670 

0 0 0 0 0 00 0 1 

0 0 13 19 0 16,642 

70 18 0 0 0 0 24 0 169 

0 0 0 0 0 00 0 7 

0 0 0 0 0 00 0 3,743 

0 2 0 0 4 00 0 20 

35 0 0 0 0 02 0 1,482 

Q! 85527 0 4 13 45 0 22,064 

156 62 0 0 0 06 0 2,406 

0 0 0 0 0 00 0 147 

0 0 0 0 0 00 0 683 

*56___-- 62 0 0 0 06 0 3,236 

71 1 223 64 0 0 i9 Q 0 13,MS 

0 0 0 0 0 00 0 5790 

223 64 0 0 89 0 0 138% 

0 0 0 0 0 00 0 108 

0 1 0 0 0 00 0 340 

0 0 0 0 1 00 0 500 

1 0 0 1 00 0 948 

0 0 0 0 0 00 0 197 

40 0 0 0 0 00 0 874 

696 34_0693 0 152 00 0 13E 

- 890 230 144 0 14 

1,219 835 277 

711 ..".."....~..-~--.l....--.lll.--.llyl 

e ,---..-..~-- 

I 0 0 00 0 1.0'71 40 .... 0 0 ---- 

0 0 0 0 0 00 0 11 

80 0 0 0 0 00 0 1,094 

0 0 0 0 0 00 0 1,813 

80 ,"."-.",I. 0 "...-.- 0 0 0 00 O"....-A?JE 

0 0 0 0 0 00 0 1,501 

0 0 0 0 0 00 0 464 

0 0 0 0 0 00 0 24 

0 0 0 0 0 00 0299 

0 4 64 0 0 00 0 685 

90 0 0 0 0 00 0 1 

90 4 44 0 0 00 0 686 

40 0 0 0 0 00 0-- 238 

I---- ~~ ...... I ....... --" .__._.,- ~-~.----.-.- .I.... 

.I... ..................... .Y.. ~.."."-~~ .--. ~1 

40 0 0 0 0 00 0 238 

7 8 12 0 0 00 O----mT ..""" ..._1-. 1. "."--."...,, .I... I ..-- ......- l_l .--. ...-*--- 

61 4 0 0 0 00 0 286 

--.. 74 ".."__....".." 12 .-._ ~-..".~"..".~______"-_-ol~~ 12 0 0 00 

5.417 2,258 1302 780 293 237 109 43 118,661 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

233 
U.S. ServicedAllied Countries: 

Total Sorties by Day, by Mission Type 

The following table shows the number of coalition sorties flown per 

day by mission area from 16 Jan 91 to 28 Feb 91. This data includes 

sorties flown by U.S. Air Force (USAF) (including Proven Force), U.S. 

Amy (USA), U.S. Navy (USN), U.S. Marine Corp (USMC), U.S. Special 

Operations Command (USSOCCENT), U.S. Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF), 

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, Kuwait, Qatar, United Arab 

Emirates (UAE), and the United Kingdom (UK). These figures were compiled from the Composite Sorties Database. 

The data depict the tempo of operations during Desert Storm. During 

this period, an average of 2,697 sorties were flown per day, peaking at 

3,280 sorties flown on 24 Feb 91. 

234 
Table 65 

Total Sorties by Day by Mission Type 

U.S. Service/Allied Countries: 

Mission Type 16-Jan-91 17-Jan-91 18-Jan-91 19-Jan-91 20-Jan-91 

Interdiction 0 647 583 429 410 

RAT _. .- 0 3 24 136 36 

Total A1 0 650 607 565 446 

CAS 0 67 56 43 10 

FAC ...- 0 32 18 25 8 

Total CAS 0 99 74 68 18 

DCA 0 377 266 27 1 200 

CAP -. ~~ 0 59 158 65 131 

Total DCA 0 436 424 336 33 1 

OCA 0 446 327 124 107 

SEAD 

Escort 

0 182 I19 I27 89 

0 24 45 137 76 

Total OCA 0 652 49 1 388 27 2 

Admin Lift 0 0 0 0 0 

Airlift 0 122 565 488 61 8 

Airland 0 0 0 0 0 

Courier 0 0 0 0 0 

Air Evac 0 0 0 0 0 

Helo Support 0 0 0 0 0 

Tactical Airlift 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Airlift 0 122 565 488 618 

Recce 0 42 23 16 19 

SLAR 

Observation 

0 0 3 4 1 

0 0 0 0 18 

Total Recce 0 42 26 20 38 

Refueling 0 347 337 292 293 

Tanker 0 85 101 71 71 

Total Refueling 0 432 438 363 364 

Psych Ops 0 0 0 0 0 

Rescue 0 19 12 8 7 

SOF 11 0 6 0 18 

--.-..-....l"l...-..I- 11 19 1-1 I 18 .I.. -.L-------"..l 8 2% 

VIP support 0 0 3 12 0 

support 0 62 18 21 10 

____I.._-_ 0 .... I.-_ ...... 62 ~ "I ..-....... 21 "."_I_l_.". 33 10. 

Total SOF ...- 

I.."."".-. Total Sugport 

ECM 0 0 0 0 0 

ESM 

EW 

0 27 31 19 30 

0 56 61 47 37 

Total EW 0 83 92 66 67 

ABCCC 0 41 39 39 30 

ABN Early Warning 0 15 10 12 12 

c3 0 0 0 0 0 

Total C3 0 56 49 51 42 

Training 2 55 57 0 II 

Utility 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Training 2 55 57 0 11 

Surface CAP 0 22 12 20 14 

Total Surface CAP 0 22 12 20 14 

Other 0 27 20 11 18 

Special 0 2 5 10 5 

Total Other 0 29 25 21 23 

Grand Total 13 2,759 2,899 2,427 2,219 

235 
Table 65 (cont'd) 

U.S. Service/Allied Countries: Total Sorties by Day by Mission Qpe 

Mission Type 21-Jan-91 22-Jan-91 23-Jan-91 24-Jan-91 25-Jan-91 26-Jan-91 

Interdiction 375 464 537 807 709 854 

BAI 106 106 170 35 36 55 

Total A1 481 570 707 842 745 909 

CAS 3 57 32 4 0 5 

FAC 9 22 19 38 31 41 

Total CAS 12 79 51 42 31 46 

DCA 188 189 195 193 192 208 

CAP 95 89 111 136 127 96 

Total DCh 283 278 306 329 319 304 

OCA 116 91 22 1 153 81 65 

SEAD 84 101 103 101 106 90 

Escort 95 111 100 133 116 80 

Total OCA 295 303 424 387 303 235 

Admin Lift 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Airlift 

Airland 

Courier 

Air Evac 

Helo Support 

Tactical Airlift 

583 67 1 250 656 503 221 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 383 0 0 386 

0 2 2 0 4 0 

0 0 0 4 4 9 

Total Airlift 583 673 635 660 511 622 

Recce 28 28 39 51 50 61 

SLAR 

Observation 

3 2 2 6 4 3 

0 0 7 7 8 2 

Total Recce 31 30 48 64 62 66 

Refueling 323 316 340 316 327 332 

Tanker 64 72 67 81 81 74 

Total refuel in^ 387 388 407 397 408 406 

Psych Ops 3 1 I 0 3 3 

Rescue 7 9 9 12 10 11 

SOF 10 12 16 11 14 13 

l"l.. Total SOF __I 20 22 26 23 27 27 

VIP support 0 7 4 0 9 16 

support 6 25 25 39 24 49 

"ll...--.---.l Total Support 6 32 29 39 33 65 

ECM 1 0 0 0 1 0 

ESM 21 26 20 31 27 27 

EW 37 37 45 45 39 37 

Total EW 59 63 65 76 67 64 

ABCCC 33 36 29 37 34 32 

ABN Early Warning 12 I1 I1 11 12 11 

C3 0 0 0 0 0 0 

.... ".l I ~ - ~..ll.ll--.l..__...I 

".."l"lllll ..... " I ........... " .. ........ ...... ~."."." 

1- 

Total C3 45 47 40 48 46 43 

Training 0 10 2 13 2 4 

Utility 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Totai Training 0 10 2 13 2 4 

Surface CAP 32 22 22 17 18 5 

Total Surface CAP 32 22 22 17 18 5 

Other 27 17 10 21 52 23 

Special 5 5 5 7 4 7 

Total Other 32 22 15 28 56 30 

628 826 

236 
27-Jan-91 28-Jan-91 29-Jan-91 30-Jan-91 31-Jan-91 1-Fcb-91 2-Feh-91 3-Fcb-91 

633 888 900 915 938 932 933 997 

45 66 48 24 48 41 39 24 

0 4 38 27 17 2 0 0 

12 20 31 44 36 36 39 37 

678 954 948 999 986 973 972 1,021 

12 24 69 71 53 38 39 37 

22 I 249 206 240 188 164 21 1 187 

117 142 98 96 177 138 I I7 110 .. 

338 39 1 304 336 365 302 328 297 

95 98 59 115 99 155 I10 60 

107 116 75 86 91 98 93 86 

91 117 46 39 40 64 52 62 

293 331 180 24 0 230 317 255 208 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

49 I 589 736 129 504 405 115 72 I 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 204 0 0 22 1 0 

0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 

6 4 5 5 5 6 6 4 

497 600 74 1 339 509 412 342 72.5- 

66 61 61 51 66 72 66 59 

3 4 4 7 4 2 2 2 

10 7 8 10 11 4 7 5 

79 72 73 68 81 78 7s 66 

32 1 337 29 1 324 318 313 306 319 

88 98 74 71 87 87 66 52 

409 43s 365 401 405 400 372 37 1 

3 3 2 3 7 3 6 3 

11 2 0 2 11 9 8 3 

14 9 9 8 12 12 9 5 

28 14 11 13 30 24 23 11 

19 I 0 23 8 10 2 10 

.I_.." .... "I.._ _........-I_........ I .... l"-____l..l .... " .-...-."ll..------." .-.....-... I..._..._..I ~ 

.- 

38 37 32 28 26 34 24 38 

0 0 0 0 0 I 1 1 

24 25 29 33 24 34 25 30 

38 38 33 35 34 39 42 35 

I__ 62 63 62 68 58 74 68 66 

35 41 26 33 30 35 33 33 

I1 9 I1 I1 12 I1 12 II 

0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 

46 so 37 44 43 46 46 44 

3 5 29 7 15 34 6 16 

0 0 0 0 I 0 0 0 

3 5 29 7 16 34 6 16 

6 4 6 7 0 4 4 6 

6 4 6 7 0 4 4 6 

21 25 31 39 29 28 20 29 

57-___.-_____ 38 -.... 32 "-.."...l .-.-.-...- 51 34 I.~..~ ......-- 44 26 --...._..........., 48 

I..- 

7 6 6 6 5 6 7 5 

28 31 37 4s 34 34 27 34 

237 
Table 65 (cont'd) 

U.S. Service/Allied Countries: Total Sorties by Day by Mission Type 

Mission Type 4-Feb-91 5-Feb-91 6-Feb-91 7-Feb-91 8-Feb-91 9-Feb-91 

Interdiction 1.052 1,142 918 1,092 1,162 1,139 

BAI 24 23 20 24 24 24 

Total A1 1,076 1,165 938 1,116 1,186 1,163 

CAS 0 1 0 0 2 0 

FAC 40 42 40 40 46 45 

Total CAS 40 43 40 40 48 45 

DCA 190 198 194 194 202 200 

CAP I04 100 84 100 104 106 

Total DCA 294 298 278 294 306 306 

OCA 67 52 35 48 12 4 

SEAD 102 123 98 112 101 106 

Escort 57 83 51 70 64 49 

Total OCA 226 258 184 230 177 159 

Admin Lift 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Airlift 536 568 237 463 48 1 519 

Airland 0 0 0 0 40 0 

Courier 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Air Evac 0 0 339 0 0 0 

Helo Support 1 0 0 0 0 0 

Tactical Airlift 7 3 0 6 6 6 

Total Airlift 544 57 1 576 469 527 52s 

Recce 73 58 62 63 70 55 

SLAR 

Observation 

2 3 0 0 3 3 

2 18 14 16 17 31 

Total Recce 77 79 76 79 90 89 

Refueling 295 308 288 312 313 295 

Tanker 57 51 49 60 62 66 

Total Refueling 352 359 337 372 375 361 

Psych Ops 2 2 3 4 2 3 

Rescue 6 17 0 6 I1 6 

SOF 6 I 6 10 8 13 

Total SOF 14 26 9 20 21 22 

VIP support 13 0 0 1 0 4 

SUPpofl 38 33 13 24 21 3 

Xo.??.!.@PP2fi.~-" -_- 51 ....... .... " 33 13 I...I ---..... 25 _. 2.1- 7 ........ ECM 0 0 0 0 0 0 

ESM 27 26 12 16 20 19 

EW 46 45 31 38 42 46 

Total EW 73 71 43 54 62 65 

ABCCC 32 33 31 33 35 26 

ABN Early Warning 12 11 10 10 10 10 

c3 0 1 0 1 I I 

-"l.-___".-lll__ - ........ II." I I ~ ....................................... II l...ll__,.. 

Total C3 44 45 41 44 46 37 

Training 19 8 3 5 6 37 

Utility 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Training 19 8 3 5 6 37 

Surface CAP 4 2 0 0 2 5 

Total Surface CAP 4 2 0 0 2 5 

Other 14 30 18 26 36 24 

Special 8 5 6 6 7 10 

238 
10-Feb-91 11-Feb-91 12-Feb-91 13-Feb-91 14-Feb-91 15-Feb-91 16-Feb-91 17-Feb-91 

1.241 1,016 95 1 91 8 950 1,003 918 626 

24 12 24 35 35 0 0 0 

1,265 1,028 975 1,013- 985 1,003 918 626 

0 130 150 132 160 164 128 58 

44 45 56 53 48 46 43 24 

44 175 206 185 208 210 171 82 

I90 166 184 I77 I66 163 I64 179 

99 114 90 91 95 98 92 94 

289 280 274 274 26 1 26 1 256 273 

12 52 35 49 44 68 74 38 

118 96 96 101 102 100 85 99 

69 60 51 56 50 45 48 46 

199 208 188 206 196 213 207 183 

0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 

372 386 528 223 491 183 526 494 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 318 0 312 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

7 42 7 7 I 6 6 5 

379 429 535 54 8 504 501 532 499 

50 62 73 61 55 66 60 61 

3 4 4 3 2 5 4 5 

22 

__ I 5 26 22 22 24 25 

75 73 82 90 79 93 88 97 

303 289 282 303 289 292 28 1 277 

61 69 48 47 53 65 34 50 

364 358 330 350 342 357 315 327 

3 2 2 1 1 5 4 7 

10 13 9 15 5 10 14 1 

15 17 15 12 12 13 13 13 

0 0 0 4 0 1 0 2 

3 7 2 15 6 7 I 12 

0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 

24 19 15 23 21 30 24 26 

46 37 51 43 32 36 36 43 

70 56 67 66 54 67 60 70 

30 35 39 29 28 29 28 28 

11 10 10 10 11 9 9 11 

1 I I 1 I 1 1 1 

42 46 50 40 40 39 38 40 

32 50 72 8 29 3 7 19 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

32 50 72 8 29 3 7 19 

0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 

0 0 

9 8 7 8 7 9 5 8 

.~ 28 l__l_ 32 __" 26 28 I..." I 18 ....... I.I"-" --.. 28 _. 3 1- 2L 

~.._lll---.-.lll_ 3 7 l-._l.._l..." 2 19 ~ ...... 6 _.-I 8 7 14 

0 1.. 0 0 0 

3T 

0 ...-- "-- 

16 34 22 39 21 51 I8 

25 42 29 47 34 60 23 47 

239 
Table 65 (cont'd) 

US. Service/Allied Countries: Total Sorties by Day by Mission Tvpe 

Mission Type 18-Ftb-91 19-Ftb-91 20-Fell-91 21-Ftb-91 22-Ftb-91 23-Ftb-91 

Interdiction 1.069 1,059 849 1.01 1 915 996 

BAI 0 0 19 21 20 40 

Total A1 1,069 1,059 868 1,038 995 1,036 

CAS I46 I96 83 142 290 402 

FAC 44 46 35 64 83 90 

Total CAS 190 24 2 118 206 373 492 

DCA 162 I60 152 161 164 219 

CAP 121 112 I23 126 114 66 

Total DCA 283 272 275 287 278 285 

OCA 64 63 I0 5s 58 65 

SEAD 112 121 103 10s 110 99 

Escort 62 39 49 41 36 12 

Total OCA 238 223 222 20 1 204 176 

Admin Lift 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Airlift 231 649 121 158 199 20 1 

Airland 0 0 63 8 4 12 

Courier 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Air Evac 402 0 255 0 363 2 

Tactical Airlift I I I 296 9 302 

Helo Support 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Airlift 646 656 452 462 575 517 

Recce I1 I1 62 13 59 64 

SLAR 

Observation 

2 5 5 5 4 5 

28 31 25 29 31 31 

Total Rtcce 107 107 92 107 94 100 

Refueling 322 298 288 324 284 333 

Tanker 56 56 43 53 52 50 

Total Refueling 378 354 33 1 377 336 383 

Psych -. Ops 2 2 2 3 2 2 

Rescue 

SOF 

4 I 6 I 2 5 

I 15 12 16 11 29 

13-___.. -- 24 20 26 15 36 Total SOF I I ~ I..._I_ 

VIP support 9 22 5 0 0 0 

SUDDO~~ 25 0 2 0 23 25 

ESM 30 31 38 33 30 33 

EW 39 46 44 45 54 60 

Totai EW 69 78 82 79 84 93 

ABCCC 32 33 34 38 38 45 

ABN Early Warning 11 12 10 11 11 I1 

c3 1 1 1 0 I 0 

Total C3 44 46 45 49 50 56 

Training 6 I 13 7 3 14 

Utility 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Totai Training 6 7 13 7 3 14 

Swface CAP 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Surface CAP 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Other 31 21 15 38 47 34 -1.-1---....-11.n-.-",..,".." _____ 

I-. 

Special I 12 6 8 12 I 

Total Otlicr 44 33 21 "___-"- 46 59 41 

Grand Total 3,121 3,123 2,546 2,885 3,089 37K--- 

240 
24-Feb-91 25-Feb-91 26-Feb-91 27-Feb-91 28-Feb-91 Total 

892 80 1 953 820 93 36,717 

25 12 59 47 0 1,560 

917 813 1,012 867 93 38,277 

458 518 523 36 1 18 4,427 

63 59 58 41 8 1,701 

521 577 58 1 402 26 6,128 

230 168 210 209 46 8,393 

115 123 125 131 87 4,682 

345 29 1 335 340 133 13,075 

80 I06 76 70 0 3,819 

87 104 80 95 17 4,326 

15 14 13 8 3 2,525 

182 224 169 173 20 10,670 

0 0 0 0 0 1 

237 123 84 121 120 16,642 

8 4 30 0 0 169 

0 0 0 0 0 7 

0 298 0 260 0 3,743 

2 3 1 1 2 20 

303 8 262 8 I00 1,482 

550 436 317 390 222 22,064 

59 57 63 55 32 2,406 

9 3 3 8 1 147 

39 39 22 39 14 683 

107 99 88 102 47 3,236 

347 310 343 336 41 13,105 

59 75 74 66 38 2,790 

406 385 417 402 79 15,895 

2 2 6 2 1 108 

3 2 6 15 10 340 

21 7 9 7 17 500 

26 11 21 24 28 948 

1 4 6 0 1 197 

24 14 26 8 0 874 

0 0 0 0 0 11 

34 20 22 29 9 1,094 

56 56 58 43 5 1,813 

90 76 80 72 14 2,918 

48 54 59 41 27 1,501 

12 12 12 13 0 464 

1 1 1 2 1 24 

61 67 72 56 28 1,989 

20 16 22 1 7 685 

0 0 0 0 0 1 

111" I .-- -..........-...... " .............................................. ~ ............. I " _1_....1_1-."..--...- ......... 

ll__"." I..-...." ll.___I..I.." 25 .....-- _ ..-.....-. 18 " ........ " ....-.......- 32 "."_ ..........-.-.. 8 .I.. lL I 1 22" 

- 

20 16 22 1 7 686 

0 0 3 0 0 238 

0 0 3 0 0 238 

22 36 30 33 25 1,180 I_ 

8 7 5 8 0 286 

30 43 35 41 25 1,466 

3,280 3,056 3,244 2,878 723 118,661 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 241 
Daily Breakout of Sorties by U.S. 

ServicdAllied Country by Mission Qpe 

The following series of tables provides a daily breakout by mission 

type of the number of sorties flown for the U.S. Air Force (USAF) (including Proven Force), U.S. Army (USA), U.S. Navy (USN), U.S. Marine Corp 

(USMC), U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCCENT), U.S. Civil 

Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF), Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, 

Kuwait, Qatar, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the United Kingdom 

(UK). The figures were compiled from the Composite Sorties Database 

for 16 Jan 91 - 28 Feb 91. 

Notes: 

1. Start dates vary for each of the U.S. Services/Allied countries 

depicted. The first date shown for a given Service/country is the first 

date for which sorties were reported for that Service/country. 

2. The U.S. Army sortie counts include only fixed-wing assets. 

Helicopter flights were tracked by hours flown, and not by sorties. 

3. Mission types tracked for each U.S. Service/Allied country also 

vary. We do not depict mission types in which no activity occurred. 

Thus, if the grand total of sorties flown for a mission type during the 

period 16 Jan 91 - 28 Feb 91 was zero, that row was removed from the 

table. 

242 
Table 66 

USAF: Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Mission Type 17-Jan-91 18-Jan-91 19-Jan-91 20-Jan-91 21-Jan-91 

Interdiction 378 409 307 276 30X 

BAI 3 4 92 0 9X 

38 1 413 399 276 405 Total A1 

CAS 46 52 28 8 0 

FAC 24 8 18 2 X 

Total CAS 70 60 46 10 H 

DCA 140 124 150 109 IOU 

CAP 0 0 0 0 0 

Total DCA 140 124 150 109 108 

OCA 359 24 1 72 73 85 

SEAD 

Escort 

85 19 86 70 55 

4 8 60 32 52 

Total OCA 448 328 218 175 192 

Airlift 99 489 379 493 480 

Airland 0 0 0 0 0 

Courier 

Air Evac 

Tactical Airlift 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

Total Airlift 99 489 379 493 480 

Recce 8 11 13 7 16 

Observation 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Recce 8 11 13 7 16 

Refueling 298 302 268 257 277 

Total Refueling 298 302 268 257 277 

Psych Ops 0 0 0 0 2 

Rescue 

SOF 

6 4 4 0 2 

0 0 0 0 0 

Total SOF 6 4 4 0 4 

VIP support 0 3 12 0 0 

support 6 0 0 0 0 

Total Support 6 3 12 0 0 

ESM 1 5 5 6 5 

Total EW 38 52 43 31 34 

ABCCC 4 5 6 6 5 

ABN Early Warning 12 9 10 10 10 

c3 0 0 0 0 0 

EW 37 47 38 31 29 

-.--.-~ Total C3 "..-.-._.__.._.?6__" ......... 14 .-- ......................... 16 I._..." .........- 16 ~ _......... 15 

Training I 0 1 0 3 0 

Utility 0 0 0 0 0 

111 ...... 0 "I..... I" 1 I 0 3 0 Total Training " .... "I_ 

Other 3 0 0 I 17 

Swcial 2 3 4 3 

Total Other 

243 
Table 66 (cont'd) 

WAF: Sorties by Mission npe by Day 

Mission Type 22-Jan-91 23-Jan-91 24-Jan-91 25-Jan-91 26-Jan-91 27-Jan-91 

Interdiction 295 383 498 502 585 443 

BAI 106 158 0 18 12 15 

Total A1 401 54 1 498 597 458 

CAS 28 22 0 0 0 0 

FAC 16 13 20 12 18 5 

Total CAS 44 35 20 12 18 5 

DCA 88 94 95 100 104 131 

CAP 0 0 0 0 4 4 

Total DCA 88 94 95 100 108 135 

OCA 60 125 145 81 65 95 

SEAD 67 81 75 73 12 75 

Escort 72 59 82 62 44 36 

Total OCA 199 265 302 216 181 206 

Airlift 534 I06 528 399 91 37 I 

520 .- 

Airland 

Courier 

Air Evac 

0 0 

0 0 

0 383 

0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 

0 0 386 0 

Tactical Airlift 0 0 0 0 4 0 

Total Airlift 534 489 528 399 481 37 1 

Recce 15 13 14 16 20 20 

Observation 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Recce 15 13 14 16 20 20 

Refueling 270 282 275 286 27 1 283 

Total Refueling 270 282 275 286 27 1 283 

Psych Ops 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Rescue 4 0 0 4 6 4 

SOF 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Total SOF 4 0 0 4 6 4 

VIP support I 4 0 9 16 19 

support 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Support 7 4 0 9 16 19 

ESM 5 5 6 6 5 5 

EW 34 35 34 32 32 34 

Total EW 39 40 40 38 37 39 

ABCCC 5 5 5 4 5 5 

ABN Early Warning 9 9 9 10 9 9 

c3 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Total C3 14 14 14 14 14 14 

Training 8 0 9 I 0 0 

Utility 0 0 0 0 0 0 

"R!.!?!.x!,.i!n~...--.~ 8 0 9 1 0 0 ....-.. ~ l..l . ..,." .... I" .... ..." -....-- ".4.-.1 ...... -I 

Other 2 1 5 5 3 2 

Special 3 3 5 2 5 5 

_ - _l~.~ll"lllll.llllllll - .........- ~ ..-..I" " ....... I ........ ~ ..-. "--ll.l -...- I _-.. I . 

Total Other 5 4 10 7 8 7 -..---.-.- ~ .-. ~ ..-......_ --.--.... "._"" "__ - .....-. _1_"1_.-_ ... I 

Crnnd Total 1.628 1,781 1,805 1,622 1,757 1,561 

244 
28-Jan-91 29-Jan-91 30-Jan-91 31-Jan-91 I-Feb-91 2-Feb-91 3-Feb-91 4-Feb-91 

582 640 621 511 575 608 616 666 

24 a 0 0 0 0 0 0 

606 640 627 577 575 608 616 666 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

13 8 16 16 16 12 13 17 

13 8 16 16 16 12 13 17 

146 110 130 88 68 97 76 88 

0 0 0 68 38 42 24 0 

146 110 130 156 106 139 100 88 

84 51 107 89 116 102 41 59 

74 60 61 61 84 82 71 81 

42 14 10 6 14 12 20 12 

200 125 184 162 214 196 138 152 

459 576 0 374 32 1 0 593 436 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 204 0 0 22 1 0 0 

0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 

466 $76 204 374 323 221 593 436 

18 17 20 19 19 17 23 28 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

18 17 20 19 19 17 23 28 

270 243 27 7 267 254 253 266 245 

270 243 277 267 254 253 266 24 5 

0 0 0 4 0 4 0 0 

0 0 0 6 4 2 0 2 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 10 4 6 0 2 

I 0 23 8 10 2 10 13 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

1 0 23 8 10 2 10 13 

5 5 5 5 4 4 4 5 

34 29 31 30 35 31 28 38 

39 34 36 35 39 41 32 43 

5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 

7 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 

0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 

12 14 14 14 15 13 14 

0 0 0 7 6 3 2 3 

0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 8 6 3 2 3 

4 5 5 4 4 5 3 6 

I___ ..... ~ ..I.. I ............................................................ " "-13__-".""... 

1 I0 1 10 4 2 3 2 -.-I_ ..... ................................. " ...._ _...".I_." ..._. __" --...... _-."I1l.."--"... ...... ".....l-.-.l 

15 6 14 8 I 6 8 ..... 5 

78 

245 
Table 66 (cont'd) 

USAF: Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Mission Type 5-Feb-91 6-Feb-91 7-Frb-91 8-Feb-91 9-Feb-91 10-Feb-91 

Interdiction 710 654 (,56 739 715 738 

BAI 0 0 0 0 0 0 

-- Total A1 710 654 636 739 715 738 

FAC 19 15 16 20 19 18 

CAS 0 0 0 0 0, 0 

Total CAS 19 15 16 20 19 18 

DCA 96 80 M8 94 90 92 

CAP 0 8 16 20 16 16 

OCA 31 26 58 12 4 4 

SEAD 84 65 77 71 17 87 

Escort 22 20 24 18 8 16 

Total DCA 96 88 !Y 114 106 108 

Total OCA 137 111 149 101 89 107 

Airlift 448 90 356 394 373 271 

Airland 

Courier 

Air Evac 

Tactical Airlift 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 339 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Airlift 448 429 31 6 394 373 277 

Recce 25 25 25 23 25 19 

Observation 12 12 12 12 24 18 

Total Recce 31 37 37 35 49 37 

Refueline 249 24 2 52 266 254 252 

Total Refueling 249 242 252 266 254 252 

Psych Ops 0 0 2 0 0 0 

Rescue 

SOF 

8 0 0 0 2 4 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

Total SOF 8 0 2 0 2 4 

VIP SUODOn 0 0 I 0 4 0 .I 

support 0 0 0 0 0 0 

~oti Support 0 0 1 0 4 0 

ESM 4 4 J 5 4 4 

EW 38 27 29 36 34 34 

Total EW 42 31 33 41 38 38 

ABCCC 4 4 5 5 4 4 

ABN Early Warning 9 8 8 8 8 9 

C3 1 0 I I 1 1 

Total C3 14 12 14 14 13 14 

Training 0 0 I 4 26 28 

Utility 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Ib!alTEa!fi?.g-_ ...... .-.- ............. 0 ~._ 0 1 .............. 4 26 28 

Other 3 2 7 5 4 3 

""."-.-..ll" .... "l."lll~llll...I ................ "-I." ............ .......... .- ......-.-.- 

.............................................................................. . 

Special 4 4 5 5 7 6 

"__-. Total Other 7 6 12 10 11 9 

Gran 1.623 

246 
11-Feb-91 12-Feb-91 13-Feb-91 14-Feb-91 15-Feb-91 16-Feb-91 17-Feb-91 18-Feb-91 

659 706 689 67 7 685 649 477 697 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

659 706 689 677 685 649 477 697 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

19 19 20 20 20 16 4 20 

19 19 20 20 20 16 4 20 

66 72 68 70 70 64 87 84 

82 88 84 86 86 81 103 100 

32 24 21 0 12 28 16 20 

63 71 63 68 66 61 76 14 

8 14 16 14 10 12 14 8 

103 109 100 82 88 101 106 102 

305 392 77 377 53 380 378 89 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 318 0 312 0 0 402 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

305 392 395 377 365 380 378 491 

25 25 23 23 24 29 23 25 

0 0 24 18 22 22 22 24 

25 25 47 41 46 51 45 49 

242 24 1 249 236 239 23 1 238 265 

242 24 1 249 236 239 231 238 265 

0 0 0 0 4 2 4 0 

4 0 4 0 4 6 0 0 

0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 

4 4 4 0 8 8 4 0 

0 0 4 0 1 0 2 9 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 4 0 1 0 2 9 

4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 

29 34 33 26 25 27 35 29 

33 38 31 30 29 31 40 33 

5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 

8 8 8 9 7 7 9 9 

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 

13 14 12 

8 0 17 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

8 17 0 17 0 

5 7 5 1 3 1 6 7 

5 5 5 5 6 3 3 6 

16 16 16 16 16 17 16 16 

~ l_l......l.-..ll._l......---- 14 .l...ll"..."l 

II I___ ...... " .......,.... "-_-_ ...... ___- -.--....-- ll_.l 

247 
Table 66 (cont'd) 

USAF: Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Mission Type 19-Feb-91 20-Feb-91 21-Feb-91 22-Feb-91 23-Feb-91 24-Feb-91 

Interdiction 691 570 680 616 60 1 514 

BAI 0 0 0 0 0 3 

Total A1 691 570 680 676 60 1 517 

CAS 0 0 2 24 124 1 YO 

FAC 19 16 18 21 20 22 

Total CAS 19 16 20 45 144 212 

DCA 82 74 70 78 126 I30 

CAP 16 20 20 20 0 0 

Total DCA 98 94 90 98 126 130 

OCA 16 22 4 4 12 26 

SEAD 82 16 81 74 16 68 

Escort 6 8 6 10 4 6 

Total OCA 104 106 91 88 92 100 

Airlift 498 70 58 82 62 65 

Airland 

Courier 

Air Evac 

Tactical Airlift 

0 0 4 0 8 4 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 255 0 363 0 0 

0 0 287 1 297 298 

Total Airlift 498 325 349 446 367 367 

Recce 25 21 25 23 25 19 

Observation 24 16 22 24 24 30 

Total Recce 49 37 47 47 49 49 

Refueling 249 236 266 237 283 293 

Total Refueling 249 236 266 231 283 293 

Psych Ops 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Rescue 

SOF 

2 2 2 0 0 0 

0 0 2 0 2 0 

Total SOF 2 2 4 0 2 0 

VIP support 22 5 0 0 0 I 

Support 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Support 22 5 0 0 0 1 

ESM 4 4 4 4 4 5 

EW 33 33 30 36 39 35 

Total EW 37 37 34 40 43 40 

ABCCC 5 5 4 4 7 7 

ABN Early Warning 10 8 9 9 9 10 

c3 1 1 0 1 0 I 

Total C3 16 14 13 14 16 ...... ..... 18 

Training 2 6 7 2 2 0 

Utility 0 0 0 0 0 0 

x?teaining"..-.-"--___..._ 2 ...-.-... ".I I ......... 6 ..... ".." ..... " 7 2 2 0 

-I_ -..-.. _II~ .....--... " ".I - "..I _I_ - ........ - 

............ -- ....... I.I .--. ~ ............... IOther 3 1 9 3 4 2 

Swcial 6 4 6 6 6 6 

Total Other 9 5 15 9 10 8 

248 
25-Feb-91 26-Feb-91 27-Feb-91 28-Feb-91 .Total 

380 489 403 20 23,756 

0 3 0 0 536 

380 492 403 9 24,292 

313 320 263 18 1,438 

22 

__ 19 21 4 682 

335 339 284 22 2,120 

88 128 124 30 4,097 

0 0 0 0 461 

88 128 124 30 4,558 

36 32 4 0 2,490 

73 47 61 0 3,045 

2 0 0 0 887 

111 79 65 0 6,422 

0 0 0 78 11,620 

0 0 0 0 16 

0 0 0 0 7 

298 0 260 0 3,741 

2 259 2 92 1,244 

300 259 262 170 16,628 

31 23 - 20 4 869 

30 12 30 8 442 

61 35 50 12 1,311 

254 298 28 1 27 11.024 

254 298 281 27 11,024 

0 4 0 0 26 

2 2 4 2 96 

0 4 0 0 12 

2 10 4 2 134 

4 6 0 -1 197 

0 0 0 0 6 

4 6 0 1 203 

4 5 5 2 190 

33 33 34 1 1288 

37 38 39 3 1,578 

8 7 5 0 20 1 

10 10 11 0 379 

1 1 2 1 24 

19 18 18 .. 1 604 

0 0 0 173 

0 0 0 0 1 

0 4 0 174 

2 2 5 3 165 

6 4 6 0 193 

~ I.I_I___YI.l--lll..l. ..I -.......-. ".ll.--....__l...-- 

ll.lllllll _lll_ ....-....-,.- "" . ..........-... " .......... I I ........... l.l-l -1- ....1..-.-......-....---.---- 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

249 
Table 67 

USA: Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Mission Type 17-Jan-91 18-Jan-91 19-Jan-91 20-Jan-91 21-Jan-91 

Tactical Airlift 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Airlift 0 0 0 0 0 

SLAR 0 3 4 1 3 

Total Recce 0 3 4 1 3 

ECM 0 0 0 0 0 

- ~I..--.I"-..Y""I .I .............. -.11"1..__14_.11._11-.~.~~- 

ESM 

EW 

8 17 11 12 9 

0 0 0 0 0 

Total EW 8 17 11 12 9 

Grand TOW 8 20 15 13 12 

--" U__C,I_._... "._I_.--.."--".-.-..." 

Mission Type 28-Jan-91 29-Jan-91 30-Jan-91 31-Jan-91 I-Feb-91 

Tactical Airlift 4 5 5 5 4 

Total Airlift 4 5 5 5 4 

SLAR 4 4 7 4 2 

Total Recce 4 4 7 4 2 

ECM 0 0 0 0 0 

ESM 13 10 17 9 16 

EW 0 0 0 0 0 

Total EW 13 10 17 9 16 

Mission Type 8-Feb-91 9-Feb-91 10-Feb-91 11-Feb-91 12-Feb-91 

Tactical Airlift 6 6 7 7 7 

Total Airlift 6 6 7 7 7 

SLAR 3 3 3 4 4 

Total Recce 3 3 ............... 3 4 4 

ECM 0 0 0 0 1- 

ESM 11 8 14 10 5 

EW 0 0 0 0 0 

I_.. ____II -.... ~ ~ "-.---_1_~.-.-_.. 

Total EW 8.--... 11 14 10 6 

Grand Total 20 17 24 21 17 

Mission Type 19-Feb-91 20-Feb-91 21-Fcb-91 22-Feb-91 23-Feb-91 

Tactical Airlift 7 7 9 8 5 

Total Airlift I 7 9 8 5 

SLAR 5 5 5 4 5 

Total Recce 5 5 5 4 5 

ECM 1 0 1 0 0 

ESM 20 27 20 19 16 

.~.-~- " l-.l---I 

EW 0 0 0 0 3 

Total EW 21 27 21 19 19 

250 
22-Jan-91 23-Jan-91 24-Jan-91 25-Jan-91 26-Jan-91 27-Jan-91 

0 0 4 4 5 6 

." 0 0 4 4 5 6 

2 2 6 4 3 3 

2 2 6 4 3 3 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

12 5 15 14 13 12 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

12 5 15 14 13 12 

....... I. - ..................-- ...... -.---.-......-- -.------.--.- 

2-Feb-91 3-Feb-91 4-Feb-91 5-Feb-91 6-Feb-91 7-Feb-91 

6 4 5 3 0 6 

6 4 5 3 0 6 

2 2 2 3 0 0 

2 2 2 3 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

14 14 14 13 0 4 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

14 14 14 13 0 4 

13-Feb-91 14-Feb-91 15-Feb-91 16-Feb-91 17-Feb-91 18-Feb-91 

I 7 6 6 5 7 

7 7 6 6 5 7 

3 2 5 4 5 2 

____I.I - 

3 2 5 4 5 2 

0 I 0 1 0 

10 12 18 IS 15 17 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

.I " .... I."I .... ............ " ...................................... l__l .- .........- 

24-Feb-91 25-Feb-91 26-Feb-91 27-Feb-91 28-Feb-91 Total 

5 6 3 6 8 201 

........ .... 8 20.L 5 6 

9 3 3 1 147 

9 3 3 8 1 147 

0 0 0 0 0 6 

18 11 11 17 1 547 

2 2 6 2 0 15 

3 ................._.I I.-l"".-.I...I ~ ._.I^_. "---I ................ 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

25 1 
Table 68 

USN: Sorties by Mission 'Qpe by Day 

Mission Type 17-Jan-91 18-Jan-91 19-Jan-91 20- Jan-91 

Interdiction 189 116 82 54 

Total A1 189 116 82 54 

CAS 0 0 0 

Total CAS 0 0 0 0 

DCA 3 0 0 0 

CAP 59 158 65 131 

Total DCA 62 158 65 131 

OCA 0 0 0 0 

SEAD 97 40 41 19 

Escort 8 21 61 22 

Total OCA 105 61 102 41 

Recce 33 8 3 10 

Observation 0 0 0 18 

Total Recce 33 8 3 28 

Tanker 85 101 71 71 

Total Refueling 85 101 71 71 

Rescue 3 0 0 0 

Total SOF 3 0 0 0 

Support 1 2 2 1 

-. Total Support . 1 I 2 - 2 1 

ECM 0 0 0 0 

ESM 18 6 1 10 

Total EW 18 6 1 10 

ABCCC 36 31 29 22 

Total C3 36 31 29 22 

Training 55 51 0 1 

Total Training 55 51 0 1 

l__~__.ll_l .... " ........ " .....-. ~ ......... " .- I I..." ..... ~ .................. --......--..-...... -__,.-".-- 

__II_ -.------ _..-I_I I-.. ......-.....-..... "..."_...-- 

~- ~..l------.lll .._- I~_I" ........ I ....... " ....-... ...... ...--.. "... .I." ,l.lllll-. I..I 

......... I ..... _I.I - ......... lll..." _._-. "__ 

---.... I..I~I__ --.... _" -.-...... 1- ......_...I... __1_- .-....... "_ ........... ~ 

Surface CAP 22 12 20 14 

Total Surface CAP 22 12 20 14 

Other 23 18 11 15 

-.-_.. ................. I. ............... ............................ 

Total Other 23 18 11 15 

252 
21-Jan-91 22-Jan-91 23- Jan-91 24-Jan-91 25-Jan-91 26-Jan-91 27-Jan-91 

41 61 49 88 67 48 48 

41 61 49 88 67 48 48 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 1 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

95 89 111 136 127 92 113 

95 89 111 136 127 92 113 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

29 34 22 26 33 18 18 

24 33 19 15 18 8 29 

53 67 41 41 51 26 47 

10 13 23 35 30 34 40 

0' 0 7 7 8 2 10 

10 13 42 38 36 50 

64 72 81 81 74 88 

64 72 67 81 81 74 88 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 1 1 1 1 1 1 

0 1 1 1 1 1 1 

1 0 0 0 1 0 0 

5 7 6 8 5 6 4 

6 7 6 8 6 6 4 

26 30 24 31 30 27 30 

26 30 24 31 30 27 30 

0 2 0 4 0 0 0 

0 2 0 4 0 0 0 

32 22 18 13 14 3 2 

32 22 13 14 3 2 

10 15 9 14 47 19 19 

in 12 9 14 47 19 19 

.._....._1_-.........411__..--- .....-..1_1_1-

1-1.1.1_..._ I"-_ "l."I.".ll..-.- .,.- -.--......... - ... - .. - - 

.I _" ..., I .... "..." ......... " ......._.l.... ...........I..... II........ ..... - .......... "..1".._11__.1..1.1.1441... 

-.--l~."l.. I... I I." ................................ -" ........ I ..I_.- 1-1.1 ..... I 11-1.11.- ..... ".__I__. 

-.---- .." "....... l--__ll"------.-lI-." ...... l.-.l_l- 

-1...11 I... ""-"-..-........- ....................... ...-I_" ^. _.I ..... l..,~I-"--.,..... 

_. _. -. _. --- -I 

___I--.- 

337 380 356 459 462 332 402 

253 
Table 68 (cont'd) 

USN: Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Mission Type 28-Jan-91 29-Jan-91 30-Jan-91 31-Jan-91 

Interdiction 65 68 112 122 

Total A1 65 68 112 122 

CAS 0 0 5 13 

Total CAS 0 0 5 13 

DCA 3 0 0 0 

CAP 142 98 96 109 

Total DCA 145 98 96 109 

OCA 0 0 0 2 

....- .... - .... 114~ ~--.~ 

SEAD 

Escort 

40 13 19 24 

29 6 3 6 

Total OCA 69 19 22 32 

Recce 34 37 22 38 

Observation 7 8 10 11 

Total Recce 41 45 ....... 32 49 

Tanker 98 74 77 83 

Total Refueling 98 74 77 83 

Rescue 0 0 0 0 

Total SOF 0 0 0 0 

_l._l-l___ll._l.l.".---- ..... "1...41.1-.-.."11~-~-.--.---..~--~-""-".~-~..- 

I_-l__l ----- 11__"1._".." I lll..l.l .... l..l--l___~_.~..- 

Support 1 0 1 1 

Total SsEort 1 0 ..... 1 1 

ECM 0 0 0 0 ..-.... -I 11111 

ESM 5 12 9 7 

Total EW 5 12 9 7 

ABCCC 35 21 27 26 

Total C3 35 21 27 26 

1-"._1111_-.1.1._.""___11-.-------."1.-.."-..~-~~.~.".."~."-~--- 

Training 3 20 2 0 

Total Training 3 20 2 0 

Surface CAP 0 2 7 0 

Total Surface CAP 0 2 ..... 7 0 

Other 24 20 38 19 

Total Other 24 20 38 19 

"._." ll..l..."..l" ................... I" ...... -.-.--.1.1.----.11-".".11 

254 
1-Feb-91 2-Feb-91 3-Feb-91 4-Feb-91 5-Feb-91 6-Feb-91 7-Feb-91 

140 65 79 115 144 82 104 

140 65 79 115 144 82 104 

2 0 0 0 0 0 0 

2 0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

100 75 86 104 100 76 84 

100 75 86 104 100 76 84 

8 8 13 0 13 0 0 

14 11 15 21 39 33 35 

9 6 7 10 I5 11 18 

I -".ll..lll 

31 25 35 31 67 44 53 

42 42 30 38 27 31 32 

.I "."-."..---." ...._........... ~ .....- __......-.......-__......- ".." .I.... I ....__I.. I I.... -....,,-- 

4 7 5 2 6 2 4 

46 49 35 40 33 33 36 

83 66 52 57 51 49 60 

83 66 52 57 51 49 60 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

2 1 1 3 2 1 1 

I.I -.--....-.._.- II ..... I .,.-.-.- _I .I-. I___ _.-. ._.-.... ".._.,.I.....~_.I....II I_ 

2 1 1 3 2 1 1 

1 1 1 0 0 0 0 

~ _^"l"l_ 1-1 ...- I "__ ._....._I" ...... I ......,-..-.-----_.-.--. _ 

11 5 8 5 6 6 5 

12 6 9 5 6 6 5 

30- 25 25 24 25 23 24 

30 25 25 24 25 23 24 

10 0 5 0 1 0 0 

10 0 5 0 1 0 0 

0 0 4 0 2 0 0 

0 0 4 0 2 0 0 

24 17 25 12 27 16 19 

I _I__ .... 

l..,"-"l .....-.-,.... ......" .I_.. ......... I .....-...... ".._"...lllI"l

24 17 25 12 27 16 19 

255 
Table 68 (cont'd) 

USN: Sorties by Mission Qpe by Day 

Mission Type 8-Feb-91 9-Feb-91 10-Feb-91 11-Feb-91 

Interdiction 91 99 127 145 

Total A1 91 99 127 145 

CAS 0 0 0 0 

Total CAS 0 0 0 0 

DCA 0 0 0 0 

CAP 84 90 83 98 

Total DCA ' 84 90 83 98 

OCA 0 0 0 0 

SEAD 30 29 31 33 

Escort 13 12 19 20 

Total OCA 43 41 50 53 

Recce 40 25 23 25 

Observation 5 7 4 7 

Total Recce 

Tanker 69 

Total Refueling 62 66 61 69 

Rescue 0 0 0 0 

Total SOF 0 0 0 0 

Support 1 1 1 1 

Total Support ... ........ 1 1 1 

ECM 0 0 0 

ESM 2 4 3 3 

Total EW 2 4 3 3 

ABCCC 24 20 23 27 

Total C3 24 20 23 27 

Training 0 0 0 40 

Total Training 0 0 0 40 

Surface CAP 2 5 0 0 

Total Surface CAP 2 0 0 

Other 19 16 9 26 

---_.._._ 

--.-.-.-...-.-.-...I. ~ "_ .... " I ........... " -. ... "......".--..-- 

.I I._--" .......... 32 - 

I I .- .................. .-... .".-.-- 

....11..-.41......... ....I." .I--.I I ..... 1~1111 

-II- I l._.._ _-..- 

Total ........... Other 19 -_ 16 -- 9 _- 26 .-- 

Grand Total 373 374 384 494 

256 
12-Feb-91 13-Feb-91 14-Feb-91 15-Feb-91 16-Feb-91 17-Feb-91 

95 123 126 143 85 85 

95 123 126 143 85 85 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 4 4 0 10 

74 81 79 82 75 78 

74 81 83 86 75 88 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

25 38 34 34 24 23 

17 14 9 13 16 15 

"....~....".".....~.. 

42 52 47 40 38 

37 24 19 26 20 36 

._-.. _l...ll .-..... -._llll.."l_ll..".ll.I 43 .... ..-...-- 

5 2 4 0 2 3 

42 23 26 22 39 

48 47 53 65 34 50 

48 47 53 65 34 50 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

1 1 3 0 1 1 

1 1 3 0 1 1 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

3 7 3 6 2 4 

3 7 3 6 2 4 

30 23 23 22 23 23 

26 _ll_l- ..lll.l"l"." .I.. "I_ ............- _I 

I -........-. 

11-4 --~-"-..-.. 41.-1 

30 23 23 22 23 23 

50 2 3 I 0 0 

50 2 3 1 0 0 

0 0 1 0 0 0 

0 1 0 0 0 

10 24 17 46 15 26 

"_.l.l_ 0 

10 24 17 46 15 26 

257 
Table 68 (cont'd) 

USN: Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Mission Type 18-Feb-91 19-Feb-91 20-Feb-91 21-Feb-91 22-Feb-91 

Interdiction 163 181 154 169 126 

- Total A1 163 I ....... I 181 154 ~ -... __ I 169 126 ~ 

CAS 0 0 0 0 0 

Total CAS 0 0 0 0 0 

DCA 0 0 0 0 0 

CAP 105 96 103 106 94 

Total DCA 105 96 103 106 94 

OCA 0 0 0 0 0 

SEAD 38 39 27 24 36 

Escort 20 18 10 13 18 

Recce 37 32 25 33 28 

Observation 4 7 9 7 7 

Total Recce 41 1 .. I 39 " .- ......... " ..... 34 I . 40 

Tanker 56 56 43 53 52 

Total Refueling 56 56 43 53 52 

Rescue 0 0 0 0 0 

Total SOF 0 0 0 0 0 

Support 1 0 2 0 1 

Total OCA I ....- II 58 ............... ~ 57 37 37 54 " - ......- llll-lllll.~ ..................... l." -. I ".."l_l_-~-l.l,ll. 

" -,..---- 35 .ll.... 

Total Support 1 0 2 0 1 

ECM 0 0 0 0 0 

---. 11---.1111.1..-. ~ .................- I ._....-... " ......-... " ..-_. I ~.-.."-.- 

ESM 7 5 5 7 5 

Total EW 7 5 5 7 5 

ABCCC 26 26 25 29 27 

Total C3 26 - 26 25 29 27 

_~-~-_.-l_lllllll__ll_...- ............................... " .......... I __.." ....... I .-.----.- I . -,-- 

Training 1 0 1 0 0 

Total Training 1 0 1 0 0 

Surface CAP 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Surface CAP 0 0 0 0 0 

Other 24 11 9 24 40 

Total Other 24 11 9 24 40 

1..411 I." 11.1.. _I ...... -".."..- .......... -1 I ...... " ....................................... I I I ....-.......... ~~.._..._._I.." ...... 

25 8 
23-Feb-91 24-Feb-91 25-Feb-91 26-Feb-91 27-Feb-91 28-Feb-91 Total 

176 169 244 27 8 270 72 5,060 

176 169 244 278 270 72 5,060 - 

0 0 0 0 0 0 21 

0 0 0 0 0 0 21 

0 0 0 0 0 0 24 

66 115 123 125 131 87 4,221 

66 115 123 125 131 87 4,245 

0 0 0 0 0 0 44 

23 19 31 33 34 17 1,263 

4 5 4 4 4 3 629 

27 24 35 37 38 20 1,936 

23 22 18 31 26 28 1,190 

7 9 9 10 9 6 24 1 

30 31 21 41 .... 35 34 1,431 

50 59 75 74 66 38 2,782 

50 59 75 74 66 38 2,182 

0 0 0 0 0 0 3 

0 0 0 0 0 0 3 

0 0 0 0 0 0 41 

0 0 0 0 0 0 41 

0 0 0 0 0 0 5 

I1 9 3 5 5 6 260 

11 9 3 5 5 6 265 

24 26 29 35 32 25 1,143 

24 26 29 35 32 25 1,143 

0 0 0 2 1 7 262 

0 0 0 2 1 7 262 

0 0 0 3 0 0 198 

0 0 0 3 0 0 198 

29 19 33 28 28 22 916 

I ~_I._I_. ~ ---. -.~- ....--. "- 

~I. -~~-~-~.-"~ ... 111.-.. I ........ I. "....-".- 

_l__l_l-......----..... 

ll--.lll ".II ........ "..." ~ 1.1-_1_ - .................... "......-...-......-- ................_.. 

__II__ ..-..-l.lllll.l.l_l-_.I..... I._." .I................. "I" .... ~ ........... I.,. .......... _4_-"__1--1-."- .....-.....-__ 

...--..--__. IY"_I_."..."..IYIIII.-.-".-~.~.".--~~- ......................... - .... "~ ......... -".".- 

29 19 33 28 28 22 916 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

259 
Table 69 

USMC: Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Mission Type 17-Jan-91 18-Jan-91 19-Jan-91 

Interdiction 46 24 14 

BAI 0 0 0 

Total A1 46 24 14 

CAS 20 4 14 

FAC 8 10 7 

Total CAS 28 14 21 

OCA 14 50 44 

SEAD 0 0 0 

Escort 12 16 8 

Total OCA 26 66 52 

Airlift 0 0 0 

Total Airlift 0 0 0 

Recce 0 0 0 

Total Recce 0 0 0 

Refueling 2 9 2 

Tanker 0 0 0 

Total Refueling 2- 2 --..-.... ~ 

Rescue 0 0 0 

I. .-.- _.I__ ..I_I-. _-.I - .............................. " .._.._- 

.......__I.I__. 9 

Total SOF 0 0 0 

SUPPOfl 45 14 12 

Total Support 45 14 12 

ESM 0 1 0 

EW 19 I1 8 

Total EW 19 12 8 

ABCCC 1 3 4 

Total C3 1 3 4 . 

Training 0 3 0 

Total Training 0 3 0 

Other I 0 0 

I-_._ ...................................................... -I 

Total Other 1 0 0 

145 

260 
20-Jan-91 21- Jan-91 22-Jan-91 23-Jan-91 24-Jan-91 25-Jan-91 

61 21 72 67 180 73 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

61 21 72 67 180 73 

2 3 27 8 2 0 

6 1 6 6 18 19 

8 4 33 14 20 19 

6 0 0 70 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

18 3 6 20 16 12 

24 3 6 90 16 12 

1 2 0 0 0 0 

1 2 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

1 12 13 23 15 11 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

1 12 13-- 23 15 11 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

2 4 22 24 38 22 

2 4 22 24 38 22 

0 0 0 2 1 0 

4 5 2 8 7 5 

4 5 2 10 8 5 

2 2 1 0 1 0 

2 2 1 0 1 0 ...................................... ~"....YI"-."."-....-.....~.I.." ~ -.....I0 0 0 0 0' 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 1 0 

0 0 0 0 1 0 

103 53 149 228 279 142 

26 1 
Table 69 (cont'd) 

USMC: Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Mission Type 26- Jan-91 27-Jan-91 28-Jan-91 29-Jan-91 

Interdiction 152 81 141 114 

BAI 0 6 0 0 

Total A1 152 87 141 114 

CAS 5 0 4 38 

FAC 23 7 7 23 

Total CAS 28 7 11 61 

OCA 0 0 0 0 

SEAD 0 14 2 2 

Escort 24 16 22 8 

Total OCA 24 30 24 10 

Airlift 0 0 0 0 

Total Airlift 0 0 0 0 

Recce 0 2 0 0 

Total Recce 0 2 0 0 

Refueling 20 11 18 5 

Tanker 0 0 0 0 

Total Refueling 20 ............ 11 18 5 

Rescue 0 0 0 0 

Total SOF 0 0 0 0 

Support 45 36 35 28 

"I ..I_...II I - .......... ~ ...... "..." ..._. I .... II .-.--_ ..l__ll 

~lllll...-.l __ 

ToGI Support 45 36 35 28 

ESM 1 1 0 0 

EW 3 2 2 2 

Total EW 4 3 2 2 

ABCCC 0 0 1 0 

Total c3 0 0 1 0 1.--..-----.11.4." .......... I ~ .- ~-._..- 

Training 0 0 0 0 

Total Training 0 0 0 0 

Other 1 0 0 1 

Total Other 1 n n 1 

l_____...l"-l..l~- ------ 

262 
30-Jan-91 31-Jan-91 1-Feb-91 2-Feb-91 3-Feb-91 4-Feb-91 

157 157 164 174 194 174 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

157 157 164 174 194 174 

20 4 0 0 0 0 

28 20 20 27 24 23 

48 24 20 27 24 23 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

22 16 25 19 23 21 

22 16 25 19 23 21 

1 5 0 0 0 0 

1 5 0 0 0 0 

0 0 I 0 0 0 

0 0 1 0 0 0 

11 12 18 16 17 12 

0 4 4 0 0 0 

17 12 

0 0 0 0 1 0 

0 0 0 0 1 0 

26 19 23 22 32 25 

26 19 23 22 32 25 

0 1 1 0 1 1 

2 2 2 3 5 7 

2 3 3 3 6 8 

1 0 1 4 4 4 

1 0 1 4 4 4 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

_IIII___UIII1__II..ll~”.”.~.-..l I~I.___ 

.Illllll.lll-LIIII 11 ...... 16 2z.-..”.. 16 _I 

.- .............................. 1.11-1 .... l.l...lllll..l .... I ...... I.... - .......... 11--11111111..-”- I_ 

0 0- 0 0 0 0 --.~ 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

263 
Table 69 (cont'd) 

USMC: Sorties by Mission 'Qpe by Day 

Mission Type 5-Feb-91 6-Feb-91 7-Feb-91 

Interdiction 142 62 181 

BAI 0 0 0 

Total A1 142 62 181 

CAS 0 0 0 

FAC 23 25 24 

Total CAS 23 25 24 

OCA 0 0 0 

SEAD 0 0 0 

Escort 24 14 20 

Total OCA 24 14 20 

Airlift 0 0 0 

Total Airlift 0 0 0 

Recce 0 0 0 

Total Recce 0 0 .... 0 

Refueling 17 11 20 

Tanker 0 0 0 

17 11 20 ,E!?BCUfl!?.~".." .-..---- lI"l".l ........ " ........ ll__l 

Rescue 0 0 0 

Total SOF 0 0 0 

SUPPOrt 22 10 19 

Total Support 22 10 19 

ESM I 1 1 

EW 4 2 7 

Total EW 5 3 8 

ABCCC 4 4 4 

Total C3 4 4 .... ....... 4 

Training 0 0 0 

Total Training 0 0 0 

Other 0 0 0 

I___ -...-...... l.l...l "..."-_1411.._..1..._.1111 

I" ..... I_ ............... I. ~ .....--- I_ 

~-." II l..."...l..l~l""" "...pl I 

Total Other 0 0 0 

264 
8-Feb-91 9-Feb-91 10-Feb-91 11-Feb-91 12-Feb-91 13-Feb-91 

I92 193 234 78 18 62 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

192 193 234 78 18 62 

2 0 0 130 150 132 

26 26 26 26 37 33 

28 26 26 156 187 165 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

19 22 22 18 18 12 

19 22 22 18 18 12 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

12 9 7 8 5 9 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

12 9 8 5 9 7 ....-.....----... ll." 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

16 2 2 5 1 8 

.Illllll"l".Yp -... ____ll..l_....Y1_-- 

.............,..... "--1 ..-.- _.- 

I_ 

16 2 2 5 1 8 

0 1 1 0 1 0 

4 10 10 6 15 8 

4 11 11 6 16 8 

6 2 3 3 5 2 

6 2 3 3.. 5 2 ........... 1.- _I.............I.. "4_11Y._.1111)111_1. 

1 0 0 0 0 0 

1 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 -.-..- 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

265 
Table 69 (cont'd) 

USMC: Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Mission Type 14-Feb-91 15-Feb-91 16-Feb-91 17-Feb-91 

Interdiction 64 53 87 33 

BAI 0 0 0 0 

Total A1 64 53 87 33 

CAS 160 1 64 128 58 

FAC 28 26 27 20 

Total CAS 188 190 155 78 

OCA 0 0 0 0 

SEAD 0 0 0 0 

Escort 12 12 12 I 

Total OCA 12 12 12 7 

Airlift 0 0 0 0 

Total Airlift 0 0 0 0 

Recce 0 0 0 0 

Total Recce 0 0 0 0 

Refueling 9 9 9 6 

Tanker 0 0 0 0 

Total RefueL?! -..... ".l_..l." 9 ......... ~ ....... 9 9 6 

Rescue 0 0 0 0 

Total SOF 0 0 0 0 

Support 3 5 4 10 

Total Support 3 5 4 10 

ESM 0 0 1 0 

EW 5 10 7 6 

Total EW 5 10 8 6 

ABCCC 1 3 1 1 

Total C3 ..... 

Training 0 0 0 10 

Total Training 0 0 0 10 

Other 0 0 0 0 

1__1...." ................... l".. ..... " ........ " 

I I ~-.II .-..-. I -.---- 

-.-- 

-I 1 3 .................................... ~~~ -.... "l.l 1 1,.- 

.,. 

Total Other 0 0 0 0 

266 
18-Feb-91 19-Feb-91 20-Feb-91 21-Feb-91 22-Feb-91 23-Feb-91 

67 50 27 47 26 76 

0 0 19 27 20 40 

67 50 46 74 46 116 

144 I96 83 140 264 275 

24 27 19 46 62 70 

168 223 102 186 326 345 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

12 11 13 0 0 0 

12 11 13 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

9 9 9 10 9 9 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

9 10 9 9 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

20 0 0 0 20 25 

20 0 0 0 20 25 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

8 11 9 13 16 16 

8 11 9 13 16 16 

2 2 4 5 7 14 

2 5 7 14 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 --..-I.. "_4_1- 

9 .."_ 9 I- 

?-.._ .... ".- 4 .".-I0 0 0 0 0 0 

267 
Table 69 (cont'd) 

USMC: Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Mission Type 24-Feb-91 25-Feb-91 26-Feb-91 27-Feb-91 28-Feb-91 Total 

Interdiction 69 81 94 12 1 4,015 

BAI 22 12 56 47 0 249 

Total A1 91 93 150 59 1 4,264 

CAS 265 202 199 94 0 2,937 

FAC 41 37 39 20 4 1,019 

Total CAS 306 239 238 114 4 3,956 

OCA 0 0 0 0 0 184 

SEAD 0 0 0 0 0 18 

Escort 0 0 0 0 0 555 

Total OCA 0 0 0 0 0 757 

Airlift 0 0 0 0 0 9 

Total Airlift 0 0 0 0 0 9 

Recce 0 0 0 0 0 3 

Total Recce 0 0 0 . 0 0 I3 

Refueling 9 9 9 6 6 453 

Tanker 0 0 0 0 0 8 

-1..1_1. ".--.- I-.- . .-- ..................... ____---.- 

Total SOF 0 0 0 0 0 1 

SUPPOfl 24 14 26 4 0 714 

Total Support 24 14 26 4 0 714 

ESM 0 0 0 0 0 17 

EW 17 19 17 5 2 326 

Total EW 17 19 17 5 2 343 

ABCCC 15 17 17 4 2 157 

Total C3 15 .. --1.-1.. 17 _" 17 I.." 4 2- 157 

Training 0 0 0 0 0 14 

Total Training 0 0 0 0 0 14 

Other 0 0 0 0 0 4 

...................................... 

--"- 

Total Other 0 0 0 0 0 4 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

268 
Table 70 

USSOCCENT: Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

)1 18- Jan-91 19-Jan-91 

n 3 2 

Mission Type 16- Jan31 17-Jan-: 

Interdiction 

Total A1 

CAS 

Adm 

- 

3 2 

1 

0 

1 0 

1 0 1 n n 0 

0 

0 

0 

.......- ....I_ 

- Total CAS ~_." ..... n ..".-"-."--.- ...... 

269 
Table 70 (cont'd) 

USSOCCENT: Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Mission Type 20-Jan-91 21-Jan-91 22-Jan-91 23-Jan-91 24-Jan-91 

Interdiction 2 2 0 0 0 

2 2 ..... 0 0 0 --. "... l,..l--_---.l... I " I ..... "I."...~.. 

2- 

Total A1 

CAS 0 0 1 

Total CAS 0 ............................ 0 1 2 2 

Admin Lift 0 0 0 0 0 

2 _II 

-.~ - l.".l _1__1_. 

Airlift 

Air Evac 

Helo Airlift 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 2 2 0 

0 2 2 0 

0 

Total Airlift 

Recce 0 0 0 0 

Total Recce 0 0 0 0 0 

Refueling 1 1 2 1 2- 

Total Refueling !..____---"__.._..-....I..,I 1 .-..I_ .. 2 1 2 

Psych Ops 0 1 1 1 0 

Rescue 7 5 5 9 12 

SOF 18 10 12 16 11 

0 --.--...1_-- 

__ .. 

I.~ __141~~.11 

-Total SOF 25 16 .... 18 26 23 

Support 0 2 0 0 

Total Support !!llll.l-----." _ 2 ..................... 0 0 0 

"EW 2 3 1 2 4 

Total EW 2 3 1 2 4 

7 0 0 0 0 

Toe&"--____ 7 I."" .......... 0 0 0 0 

Training 

Other 2 0 0 0 1 

....... 0- ._.I."....I.-.-..-"I .I." " I "~.-.--.1111... 

"." .I.." ~ ~. 

-.I -" " ....................... II___. .~-..- 

.. - I." ....-......-... "11 __ I. "I I.... -.I-.-.IIII..- 

S Deci a1 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Other 2 0 0 0 1 

270 
25-Jan-91 26-Jan-91 27-Jan-91 28-Jan-91 29-Jan-91 

2 2 1 1 1 

2 2 1 !_____,".._ 1 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 2 0 

__l"...l --,. II__" ...,_ _..I" --...... ., -.-..,. .... I." .. I.........,. ...... I..- ..... -. 

.l"__.l ......,I" ...-.. " ...,...... ~ ..,.......... I ....,,,,- _ly ...I..." ....I .. .... --.-..-. _I._ 

~.-- o-."-.".,-"-~..II-....XI....lI" 0 I...- 0 0 0 

0 0 0 2 0 

2 3 2 1 2" -.".______I --......- "",_." l..,.._...l_..,." 

- 

3 2 1 2 

il 2 ............................... -.. 3 3 3 3 

5 5 7 2 0 

14 13 14 9 9 

22 21 24 14 11 

1 0 1 1 il -- .--~_.......- -...... ... 1-11." _-_. 

1 0 1 1 2 

2 2 2 2 2- 

2 2 2 2 2 

1 2 3 0 l- 

--- ~_." .... ll_.~" ....-..-..-.. "..l..,......" .......... -.. .--. "-.. 

111 _... __" ".-.--.-.... "" .-...-,. I 

1 2 3 0 1 

0 0 0 0 0 

-"...- ..."."..".- ..-....,-..... .... I. -- -.,... 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

27 1 
Table 70 (cont'd) 

USSOCCENT: Sorties by Mission fipe by Day 

Mission Type 30-Jan-91 31-Jan-91 1-Feb-91 2-Feb-91 3-Feb-91 

Interdiction 1 1 2 1 1 

Total A1 1 1 2 1 1 . 11.-.11 _I... 

CAS 2 0 0-. 0- 0- I___. 

2 0 ........... 0 0 0 

0 0 0- 0 0 

Total CAS ____I.I .-.- Admin Lift 

-- 

Airlift 

Air Evac 

Helo Airlift 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

1 0 0 0 0 

1 0 0 0 0 -.I..l.l..-----__ll...I.. I." ............ ...... I.. I ........... ~ ........-.. 0- 

Total Airlift 

Recce 0 0 0 0 

. 0 0 0 .... 0 0 

Total Refueling L_____." 2 ...........-.. "" 4 ""1 -.__.. 1 0 

Psych Ops 3 3 3 2 3- 

........... 0- 

Total Recce ll_l ".I I .-...... I -.._ Refueling 

Rescue 2 5 5 6 2 

SOF 8 12 12 9 5 

1 2 4 1 

- 

TotalSOF . .--.... 20 . 17 10 ~ L3-" .----.-.-----.--- _I _.._ SUPPOfl 1 5 1 3 

Total Sugport 1 2 5 1 3 ---.-------_ ....... I.~..1_1 .... lY_ . ...-..__.- ",--.-.--.--.llll.l 

EW 2 2 2 2 2 

Total EW 2 2 2 2 

Training 0 0 1 5- 

Total Training 0 0 1 0 5 _l_ll _-.- ........... .............. Other 0 0 0 1 1 

Special 0 0 0 0 0 

................................... 

........................ *.-""~- 

272 
4-Feb-91 5-Feb-91 6-Feb-91 7-Feb-91 8-Feb-91 

1 1 3 1 1 

1 3 1 1 

0 1 0 0 0 I_yl.- I......._______" .-.... "....." .-.... 1 

0 1 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 6 

0 0 0 0 0 

..- "....-I.._ __I.. -."-..-.- 

0 0 0 0 0 

1 0 0 0 0 

1 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 6 

0 0 0 0 0 

1 1 0 0 2- 

-._ II_.___.yIIl".....".........--.ll....,,..I ..... " .--.I.. 

......-.-.. 1,,"1 ...- " ............ _--l_ll. 

i 1 .o 0 2 

2 2 3 2 2 .. ".....-.-.-.-.-""" 

4 9 0 6 11 

6 7 6 10 8 

12 18 9 18 21 

10 7 2 4 4 

10 7 2 4 4 

2- 

_I- -.--.-.-.-.I .....- -.." I... ..--.. 

~...-..-~ -.-... """... 1-1. .,.,...--. 1 3 2 2 

1 3 2 2 2 

12 4 3 2 1 1..1...... --..I 

.~ 

12 4 3 2 1 

0 ~_" ........ "l."-l".l ......... ".I.I.,. "..,...-.._yl0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

273 
Table 70 (cont'd) 

USSOCCENT: Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Mission Type 9-Feb-91 10-Feb-91 11-Fcb-91 12-Feb-91 13-Feb-91 

Interdiction 1 0 0 0 0 

Total A1 1 0 ... 0 0 0 

CAS 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

1 -. 0 

Total CAS 

Admin Lift 0 

Airlift 0 0 0 0 0 

Air Evac 0 0 0 0 0 

Helo Airlift 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Airlift 0 0 1 0 0 

Recce 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Recce o-.- I ....... 0 0 0 0 

Refueling 1 2 1 0 1 

Total Refueling 1 ...... 0 1 

Psych Ops 2 2 1 

Rescue 4 6 9 8 11 

SOF 13 15 17 11 12 

Total SOF 20 _I.I 24 II 28 21 24 

0 0 0 0 2- 

To--port 0 0 0 0 2 

SUPPOfl 

EW 2 2 2 2 2- 

Total EW 2 ........... I 2 2 2 2 

1 1 1 0 6 

To?nkg__--___ --.... 1 l_l ......... _._I_ .... I 1 ............ ~ -...._I.... 1 _...I._l_I~~,I 0 0 

Training 

Other 4 4 2 4 9 

Special 0 0 1 0 2 

3 1 

36 ii' 

-I_. ---- ~.ll"...l -.-...-.ll..l.ll_l. I..I 

I 

--I ~- 

..I. "l...-."-.. 

I- .--..I .-.-_ __. 

I I._".. 

1.1" 

.--.I.. 

274 
14-Feb-91 15-Feb-91 16-Feb-91 17-Feb-91 18-Feb-91 

0 2 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 2- 

0 0 0 2 

0 0 0 0- 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 ..,. I." 0 !-..--...-- 0 

1 2 1 0 

1 1 0 

1 3 2 

5 6 8 1 4 

12 13 13 13 7 

18 20 23 17 13 

0 0 0 1 2 

0 0 0 1 2 

I-- I 2 2 2- 

2 

z 

1 

3 

3 2 1 7 2 

5 2 2 7 z 

1 1 0 3 0 

I_. ....-... 2 .............. " ....... "._l". 

...... "I 

--. ...,..I"._ ~-1111.". _I 

~.YII)..l.l._".-.ll."... _- 

--- .....,.. . ..... " ..,........ " ........ I,...... ".",.".1.- I ........... I. ---- ~. _.I 

Il.-L.l.l"l. l.ll 

~"ll_.l_llll_"lll."._..- - ,..... . .. ..... 

------...... I ........ " .....I. ".I -. ..I. ..--."., ......-....,.... 1.... I ...- 

27 5 
Table 70 (cont'd) 

USSOCCENT: Sorties by Mission TvDe by Day 

Mission Type 19-Feb-91 .20-Feb-91 21-Feb-91 22-Feb-91 23-Feb-91 

Interdiction 0 0 0 0 0 

Total A1 

CAS 

0 0 .. 0 0 0 

3- -~--1 - I --.. "l.l .I-.I "...I. - 

0 0 0 2 -..I 

Total CAS 0 0 0 2 3 

Admin Lift 0 0 0 0 0 ...................................... _.l__l" .-..-- ""--,...,.- - Airlift 2 0 0 0 0 

Air Evac 0 0 0 0 2 

Helo Airlift 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Airlift 2 0 0 0 2 

Recce 0 0 0 0 ........ 0- ___.. "._ -... "..""...~ -... II 

0 0 0 0 

0 3 0 2 Total Recce --I -.-I. _I ....... _II . --........ 

Total Refue~ing..."""~.~.~ . 1 0 3 0 2 

Psych Ops 2 2 3 2 2 

Refueling 

Rescue 5 4 5 2 5 

SOF 15 12 14 11 27 

22 18 22 15 34 

0- 

Total SOF 

0 0 0 2 

0 

SUPPOfl 

0 0 0 2 

2 

Total Support 

-EW 2 2 2 2 

2 2 2 .... 2 2 

0- 

Total EW 

Training 5 6 0 1 

Total TraininL 6 0 1 0 

Other 3 5 5 4 1 

Special 5 1 0 4 0 

.1.1--1..-111 -...1_ "."."."-.- 

I ~.-.-...--.-...I ....-__... "I~ 

_l-.._l__ll.l..--.._..-.---.-.--.-.~. 

~---. 11-1_1_ 

-.--- 

276 
24-Feb -9 1 25-Feb -9 1 26-Fe b -9 1 27 -Feb -9 1 28-Feb-9 1 Total 

0 0 0 0 0 32 ~~ 

0 0 0 0 32 

3 3 4 4 0 31 

3 3 4 4 0 3i- O!_....._ 

0 0 0 d 0 i- 

~ .... I." ..-_... " ...--.. "I 

II____.._I_I_U_._..UII"...-..~-.....- 

0 0 0 0 0 2 

0 0 0 0 0 2 

1 3 1 1 2 14 

3 1 1 2 19 

0 0 0 0 0 2 

0 0 0 0. 0 2 

2 0 1 4 1 56- 

-_l-ll...-l-.l."-.....-.ll-.lll. '1 

.-~._I_L_I..." -.-- 11~ ,..... ~ ....-... "._- 

0 1 4 1 56 

82- 

2 -...--.-.""~ ..... -".....-.- 

2- 2 2 2 1 

3 0 4 11 8 238 

21 7 5 7 17 488 

9 11 20 26 808 

0 0 0 4 0 64 

0 0 0 4 0 64 

2 2 2 2 2 1114 

x-"..". .. 1..-.............. .......-....--........ ........" _I_._I 

_ly__l_.__..l-........ .."....... ._.. _Ill_.l"._lly.-".-.L---.-.ll. 

0 0 0 0 76 

68 ~-.".,._,.__ .--.-. I -....... ~ ...- 1 1 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 22 

1 1 0 0 0 90 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

277 
Table 71 

U.S. Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF): 

Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Mission Type 17-Jan-91 18-Jan-91 19-Jan-91 20-Jan-91 21-Jan-91 

Airlift 21 19 21 23 16 

Total Airlift 21 19 21 23 16 

Mission Type 22-Jan-91 23-Jan-91 24-Jan-91 25-Jan-91 26-Jan-91 

Airlift 30 23 32 0 22 

Mission Type 27-Jan-91 28-Jan-91 29-Jan-91 30-Jan-91 31-Jan-91 

Airlift 0 21 28 0 30 

Total Airlift 0 27 28 0 30 

Mission Type 1-Feb-91 2-Feb-91 3-Feb-91 4-Feb-91 5-Feb-91 

Airlift 0 0 25 0 0 

Total Airlift 0 0 25 0 0 

Mission Type 6-Feb-91 7-Feb-91 8-Feb-91 9-Feb-91 10-Feb-91 

Airlift 25 28 29 28 0 

Total Airlift 25 28 29 28 0 

Mission Type 12-Feb-91 13-Feb-91 14-Feb-91 15-Feb-91 16-Feb-91 

Airlift 29 24 26 24 21 

Total Airlift 29 24 26 24 27 

Mission Type 17-Feb-91 18-Feb-91 19-Feb-91 20-Feb-91 21-Feb-91 

Airlift 29 34 26 28 25 

Total Airlift 29 34 26 28 25 

Mission Type 22-Feb-91 23-Feb-91 24-Feb-91 25-Feb-91 26-Feb-91 

Airlift 23 28 25 0 0 

Total Airlift 23 28 25 0 0 

Mission Type 27-Feb-91 28-Feb-91 TOTAL 

Airlift 0 25 800 

Total Airlift 0 25 800 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

27 8 
Table 72 

Saudi Arabia: Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Mission Type 17-Jan-91 18-Jan-91 19-Jan-91 20-Jan-91 

Interdiction 6 16 6 5 

BAI 0 0 12 8 

Total A1 6 16 18 13 

DCA 138 72 62 48 

_I. Total DCA 138 72 62 48 

OCA 14 4 0 4 

Escort 0 0 8 4 

Total OCA 14 4 8 8 

Airlift 0 0 f3 37 

Airland 0 0 0 0 

Total Airlift 0 0 33 37 

Recce 0 0 0 0 

Total Recce 0 0 0 0 

Refueling 20 15 8 10 

Total Refueling 20 15 8 10 

support 0 0 0 0 

Total Support 0 0 0 0 

ABN Early Warning 3 I 2 2 

Total C3 3 1 2 2 

Training 0 0 0 0 

",-.---.."..l 

."..-.--.---.--^-..-...-.~"". 

I- 

..--- 

279 
Table 72 (cont’d) 

Saudi Arabia: Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Mission Type 21-Jan-91 22-Jan-91 23- Jan-91 24-Jan-91 

Interdiction 3 10 8 8 

BAI 0 0 - 0 16 

Total A1 3 10 8 24 

DCA 46 45 46 54 

Total DCA 46 -_.._, 

45 I._.__....” I-... 46 ...-1.. 54 --.-.. II__. 

OCA 4 0 4 0 

Escort 8 0 2 12 

Total OCA ..I ......-. 12 ..... - ................. 0 6 12________ 

Airlift 40 49 58 32 

Airland 0 0 0 0 

40 49 58 32 

2 

Total Airlift 

Recce 2 0 2 

“..I .,._. -~----. 

Total Recce 2 0 2 2 

Refueling 17 14 11 6 

Total Refueling 17 ....... 14 11 6 

support 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 

2- 2 

Total Support -_ ABN Early Warning 2 2 

Total C3 2 2 2 2 

Training 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 

_ ........ .. 

________n .,,. _,.” 0 

122 

280 
25- Jan-91 26- Jan-91 27-Jan-91 28-Jan-91 29-Jan-91 30-Jan-91 

13 16 14 13 14 15 

12 24 12 22 29 24 

25 40 26 35 43 39 

56 64 60 62 54 62 

56 64 60 62 54 62 

0 0 0 14 8 8 

12 0 2 8 6 0 

12 0 2 22 14 8 

37 43 55 40 58 53 _I_ ..... l....l--.ll~ ....................l.lll. 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

43 55 40 58 53 

2 2 2 2 2 4 

37 y_I” .-.. l_ll -.....- ~ ..--- 

2 2 2 2 2 4 

9 10 8 15 15 12 

9 10 8 15 15 12 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

II o!- 0 0 0 0 

2 2 2 2 2 z 

2 2 2 2 2 2 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

n n 0 0 n n 

0 l.ll..l 

., - - - II__ 

143 161 155 178 7 180 

28 1 
Table 72 (cont'd) 

Saudi Arabia: Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Mission Type 31-Jan-91 1-Feb-91 2-Feb-91 3-Feb-91 

Interdiction 16 0 14 25 

BAI 24 23 24 24 

Total A1 40 23 38 49 

DCA 62 58 60 61 

Total DCA .. 62 58 60 

OCA 8 23 0 

Escort 5 8 0 4 

Total OCA 13 31 0 4 

Air1 i ft 38 49 37 

Airland 0 0 0 0 

Total Airlift 38 32 49 37 

Recce 6 6 4 4 

Total Recce 6 6 4 4 

Refueling 13 15 12 10 

Total Refueling 13 15 12 10 

support 0 0 0 0 

Total Sunport 0 

ABN Early Warning 3 2 2 2 

Total C3 3 2 2 2 

Training 0 0 0 0 

...... . "~_."_. .. -.-.I ...- ___-._(; 

l_ll_ -....- I._.-." ...... "--~.----.....I . 

..-I__ --~. 

--.-_1 

0 0 0 ......ll_ll...l...-.......~.. ... 

282 
4-Feb-91 5-Feb-91 6-Feb-91 7-Feb-91 8-Feb-91 9-Feb-91 

29 31 38 26 23 23 

24 23 20 24 24 24 

53 54 58 50 47 47 

62 62 62 64 66 62 

62 62 64 66 62 

8 8 0 0 0-. 6 

4 6 4 4 4 3 

62 ly.”.IIllll-lll” ...I ”.“-” --.- 

12 14 4 4 4 3 

52 70 64 26 31 61 

.........-..ll-“- 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

61 

2 4 4 2 2 2 

---.-” 52 -.--- 70 _l-“l- 64 26 31 - 

2 4 4 2 2 2 

10 11 13 11 11 11 

10 11 13 11 11 11 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

2 2 2 2 2 2 

-”-......-... ..... ~ .... ........- 11.._1 I -.....lIU..._.I ._ -.................-.- --._ .... lllll.U-”.l.-~.~.~.--. 

2 2 2 2 2 2 

0 0 0 0 0 2 

0 0 0 0 0 2 

283 
Table 72 (cont'd) 

Saudi Arabia: Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Mission Type 10-Feb-91 11-Feb-91 12-Feb-91 13-Feb-91 

Interdiction 36 23 36 24 

BAI 24 12 24 35 

Total AI 60 35 60 59 

DCA 60 60 60 59 

Total DCA .--~ 60 60 60 59 

OCA 0 8 0 8 

Escort 0 0 0 2 

Total OCA 8 0 10 111- 

Airlift 35 55 55 66 

Airland 0 0 0 0 

Total Airlift 55 55 66 ..,....--. 

Recce 2 4 2 6 

Total Recce 2 4 2 6 

Refueling 12 12 11 13 

Total Refueling 12 12 11 13 

support 0 1 0 2 

Total Sgport 0 0 2 

ABN Early Warning 2 2 2 2 

Total C3 2 2 2 2 

Training 0 0 0 0 

-""..l-.--..-YI.llll.l ...I ".."..,....__ 

0 ~l_l____l__._ .... "..1.-.~". 

..l.l--.l.--.l-----.-. 

35 

~--.-" 1 ..-.ll.- 

284 
14-Feb-91 15-Feb-91 16-Feb-91 17-Feb-91 18-Feb-91 19-Feb-91 

19 51 29 11 52 51 

35 0 0 0 0 0 

54 51 29 11 52 51 

50 49 48 48 46 46 

50 49 48 48 46 46 

6 8 8 0 8 0 

0 0 0 2 10 0 

6 8 8 2 18 0 

48 32- 49 35 37 48 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

49 35 37 48 

4 4 4 2 4 4 

48 -- 32 ."I.. 

4 4 4 2 4 4 

12 12 13 11 14 10 

12 12 13 11 14 10 

0 2 2 0 2 0 0 2 2 0 2 0 .I 2 2 2 2 2 2 ~".l_l__l-yllll._lll."....--....".-.~ 

2 2 2 2 2 2 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

- 0 0 0 o.".-".- 0 0 

175 161 - -.- 

176 155 111 

285 
Table 72 (cont'd) 

Saudi Arabia: Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Mission Type 20-Feb-91 21-Feb-91 22-Feb-91 23-Feb-91 

Interdiction 62 49 65 68 

BAI 0 0 0 0 

Total AI 62 49 65 68 

DCA 48 47 48 39 

Total DCA 48 47 48 39 

OCA 0 0 0 0 

Escort 2 0 0 0 

Total OCA 111111 __.__-.-- ........................... 1-.------.1. 

Airlift 0 22 16 41 

Airland 41 0 0 0 

Total Airlift 41 22 16 41 

Recce 6 4 4 4 

Total Recce 6 4 4 4 

Refueling 10 9 9 10 

Total Refueling 10 9 9 10 

support 0 0 0 0 

Total SupErt 0 . ... 0 0 0 

ABN Early Warning 2 2 2 2 

Total C3 2 2 2 2 

Training 0 0 0 0 

... ... ll..".ll.l .............-- .I0 I.~ - 2 0 0 

~~.ll ---.- "--.-"."-- 

..---. "...--_.--.---l.^- 

286 
24-Feb-91 25-Feb-91 26-Feb-91 27-Feb-91 28-Feb-91 Total 

68 30 35 52 0 963 

0 0 0 0 0 440 

68 30 35 52 0 1,403 

48 48 46 47 6 2,050 

6 2,050 

0 0 0 0---- 0 129 

2 0 2 0 0 102 

-...- 48 48 46 47 -_-__.-.._ I." ....... I I I_. 

~ 

2 0 '2 0 0 231 

70 58 66 60 0 1,496 ~ _l--.llll.~.l -I____ 

0 0 0 0 0 41 

70 58 66 60 0 1,537 

4 2 2 0 0 102 -.... ___I_.I___ -....- .....".p." ..1.--. ___I 

4 2 2 0 0 102 

10 9 7 13 1 424 

10 9 7 13 1 424 

0 0 0 0 0 7 

0 0 0 0 0 7 

2 2 2 2 0 ijl ._-_--. --111.1 111.1 ..... ........~~.. ".....--- 

2 2 2 2 0 73 

0 0 0 0 0 2 

3 

n " n - n n - - n 2 

~ 

149 160 174 7 5,829 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

287 
288 
Table 73 

Bahrain: Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Mission Type 18-Jan-91 19-Jan-91 20-Jan-91 21-Jan-91 22-Jan-91 

Interdiction 0 0 0 0 0 

Total A1 0 0 0 0 0 

DCA 6 0 1 2 2 

6 0 1 2 2 

Escort 0 0 0 0 0 

-I ...-.-.....- "..-..-- _... "lllll-..l.lll.I 

Total DCA ...-............., 1..1.-1" .._I.- ~ . . _--.......--.--.......... ..."..._llllll"

Total OCA 0 0 0 0 0 

Helo Support 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Airlift 0 0 0 o__ 0 

Rescue 0 0 0 0 0 

Tntal SOF n n n 0 0 

II -.-. I__ ---.- .."_II .... I ..I__ "_...I ....-.... I ..-.l,..llll_l....._- 

-.-.-.----.llllly" ----..--...--..- .,...-..-.l.""l." ..-........... 11.1 

-._l_.,.,ll ...,"..,. -..,." ...,.....-......_. ..,..,..----.- - .-. - - - .. Grand Total 6 0 1 2 2 

Mission Type 23-Jan-91 24-Jan-91 25-Jan-91 26-Jan-91 27-Jan-91 

interdiction 0 0 0 4 4 

Total DC* 5 4 4 

Escort 0 0 0 0 0 ... 4- 2 ___..I -....- 

Total OCA 0 0 0 0 0 

Helo Support 0 0 4 0 0 

Total Airlift 0 0 4 0 0 

Rescue 0 0 1 0 0 

........................... 

...... I..___ .,.-.-... ........ -.-.-.-"- 

Total SOF 0 0 1 0 0 

Mission Type 28-Jan-91 29-Jan-91 30-Jan-91 31-Jan-91 1-Feb-91 

Interdiction 4 4 4 4 4 

Total A1 4 4 4 4 4 

DCA 4 4 4 4 4 

Total DCA 4 4 4 4 4 

Escort 0 0 0 0 0 

Total OCA 0 0 0 0 0 

Helo Support 0 0 0 0 0 

ToCnl Airlift 0 0 0 0 0 

Rescue 0 0 0 0 0 

ll~..".-....-... ..----.. "...l.." ..........-.- _.__-."..".l""lll_l_lll--.-".--.-.-..--.~- 

.. I... . ____II__~I" ___I_ ...-. I .... ..*.... "--..-"--..- 

-------_1-. 1 _.-.___. ". _.-- "-..".."..l ............................ --.. .I.. ---- 

I.1-..."....... ........... L~.".".I~.""..."~ l-_l..-." -.. ---...-_11-.11.1.41)~ 

Total SOF 0 0 0 0 0 

289 
Table 73 (cont'd) 

Bahrain: Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Mission Type 2-Feb-91 3-Feb-91 4-Feb-91 5-Feb-91 

Interdiction 4 4 4 4 

......... -. Total DCA 6 6 4 4 

Escort 0 0 0 0 

Total OCA 0 0 0 0 

Helo Support 0 0 0 0 

-_l.l_l__._ ~ 1111-- 

...."I_ _"_._~..1_1.-..... ".I_ 

Total Airlifl 0 0 0 0 ..-~ Rescue 0 0 0 0 

Total SOF 0 0 0 0 

Mission Type 12-Feb-91 13-Feb-91 14-Feb-91 15-Feb-91 

Interdiction 4 4 4 4 

Total A1 4 4 4 4 

DCA 4 4 4 4 

Total DCA 4 4 4 4 

Escort 2 2 2 2 ~-.... ""llll-...- 

Total OCA 2 2 2 2 

Helo Support 0 0 0 0 

Total Airlin 0 0 0 0 

Rescue 0 0 0 0 

~ -..I-.I. ___ 

"1..1." .... I.." .... 1.1"."___" .......... 1...-..----.1.~ 

Total SOF 0 0 0 0 .... -........-.-"--.-.--- __. ___ 

Grand Total 10 10 10 10 

Mission Type 22-Feb-91 23-Feb-91 24-Feb-91 25-Feb-91 

Interdiction 4 4 0 4 

Total A1 4 4 0 4 

DCA 4 4 4 4 

Total DCA 4 4 4 4 

Escort 0 0 0 0 

~1"1.1"...".."."1..11-II~~..~~.~ 

--. .--. ""l.l ...... I ........ "-" .......... I ............ _I" ...... 111~ I__ 

0 0 0 .--..l.lll".I.- 1..-- ........ I ............... "11 TotalOCA 0 

Helo Support 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 Total Airlift ~~" --.. ll.".---.l..."...l I ........ " I ..... ............ 11-11--- I. 

Rescue 0 0 0 0 

Tntnl - - -. SOF - - - n n n n 

Grand Total 8 8 4 8 

290 
6-Feb-91 7-Feb-91 8-Feb-91 9-Feb-91 10-Feb-91 11-Feb-91 

4 2 4 4 4 4 

4 4 4 4 4 

4 4 4 6 4 4 

4 4 4 6 4 4 

0 0 0 0 2 2 

............-, 2 I 

----., 

0 0 0 0 2 2 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

8 6 8 10 10 10 ,"."."".,."..,.--.*...*..,. - 

16-Feb-91 17-Feb-91 18-Feb-91 19-Feb-91 20-Feb-91 21-Feb-91 

4 4 4 4 4 4 

4 4 4 4 4 

4 4 4 4 0 4 

4 4 4 4 0 4 

2 0 0 0 0 0 

2 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

4 .. 

-...-...----" 

-. 

26-Feb-91 27-Feb-91 28-Feb-91 Total 

0 4 0 122 

0 4 0 122 

4 0 0 152 141.....----.....-M.,. 

4 0 0 152 

0 0 0 14 _1__....."..-..-""._...- 

0 0 0 14 

0 0 0 4 

---- --....-...,.. " 

0 0 0 1 

4 4 0 293 

- --- 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

29 1 
Table 74 

Canada: Sorties by Mission 'Qpe by Day 

Mission 'Qpe 17-Jan-91 18-Jan-91 19-Jan-91 20-Jan-91 

Interdiction 0 0 0 0 

Total A1 0 0 0 0 

DCA 36 28 31 14 

Total DCA 36 28 31 14 

Escort 0 0 0 0 

Total OCA 0 0 0 0 

Airlift 1 0 0 2 

Total Airlift 1 0 0 2 

Refueling 3 3 3 2 ....... 

Total Rifuellng 3 3 3 2 

Training 0 0 0 0 

Total Training 0 0 0 0 

Other 0 0 0 0 

-- Total Other 0 0 0 0 

Grand Total 40 31 34 18 

--.._lll__."..".."l".." 

Mission Type 27-Jan-91 28-Jan-91 29-Jan-91 30-Jan-91 

Interdiction 0 0 0 0 

Total A1 0 0 0 0 

DCA 12 12 14 18 

Total DCA 12 12 14 18 

Escort 8 8 8 0 

Total OCA 8 8 8 0 

Airlift 4 3 15 9 

Total Airlift 4 3 15 9 

Refueling 2 2 3 2 

Total Refueling 2 2 3 2 

Training 0 0 0 0 

Total Training 0 0 0 0 

Other 0 0 0 0 

~-- ..

lll-...ll.l-l..-.- 

Total ........... Other 0 0 0 0 1"1_""" _I_.__.." ..................................................... ..--. .......... ..................................... __".._"_- 

Grand Total 26 25 40 29 

Misslon Type 6-Feb-91 7-Feb-91 8-Feb-91 9-Feb-91 

Interdiction 0 0 0 0 

Total A1 0 0 0 0 

DCA 26 12 12 16 

Total DCA 26 12 12 16 

Escort 0 4 4 4 

Total OCA 0 4 4 4 

Airlift 5 I 4 5 

Total Airlift 4 5 

Refueling 0 2 3 

Total Refueling 0 0 2 3 

Training 0 0 0 0 

Total Training 0 0 0 0 

Other 0 0 12 0 

-~__1.-11... 11_11."1111.1__-_1 .......... I.-. ................... _.--~. 

_1...11."11_41..."1.1 

7 l""l.." ........ 5 

292 
21-Jan-91 22-Jan-91 23-Jan-91 24-Jan-91 25-Jan-91 26-Jan-91 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

28 28 20 14 24 

0 0 4 8 0 

0 4 8 0 

3 3 2 3 3 

3 2 3 3 

0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 

0 

6 28 28 

6 

8 

8 0 

0 

0 6 

1 

1 3 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

o~._"..""___.."_.".._,~-~.- 20 14 24 

6 5 9 9 15 

5 9 9 15 

31-Jan-91 1-Feh-91 2-Feb-91 3-Feb-91 4-Feb-91 5-Feb-91 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

10 24 24 12 12 

10 24 24 12 12 

0 8 8 8 8 

8 8 8 8 

10 4 3 1 

4 3 1 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 

0 

20 

20 

0 

0 0 

I 4 

"._l____.-"llyl.."_~......".-~...-- - 

.... ".I_ ..... ....... __...." ...--.--....." I ._... ".I ...- 4 .-!!.."-_~- 

10-Feb-91 Il-Feb-91 12-Feb-91 13-Feb-91 14-Feb-91 15-Feb-91 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

12 12 24 24 12 

12 12 24 24 12 12 

4 4 0 0 8 0 

4 4 0 0 8 0 

8 6 4 2 6 11 

8 6 4 2 Q ...-.- I .....- 3 3 1 0 0 

3 1 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

n 0 0 0 0 0 

- 12 -....-." -....l--.---XI -..-.- II ...._....._.,...... "...""..~-" -.........,....... I 

~ -1.1. I..I_ 

11 

0 ~ ......................... ~ .._......,... " ...........,.._..... ~ _._.............. "._ .,.............-... " -........ 

3 

0 

293 
Table 74 (cont'd) 

Canada: Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Mission Type 16-Feb-91 17-Feb-91 18-Feb-91 19-Feb-91 20-Feb-91 

Interdiction 0 0 0 0 0 

Total A1 0 0 0 0 0 

DCA 24 8 8 8 8 

Total DCA 24 8 8 8 8 

Escort 0 4 4 4 12 

Total OCA 0 4 4 4 12 

Airlift 14 12 11 5 1 

Total Airlift 14 12 11 5 1 

Refueling 0 0 0 0 1 

Total Refueling 0 0 0 0 1 

Training 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Training 0 0 0 0 0 

Other 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Other 0 0 0 0 0 

I --.--.----.. -_._11.1~.1"11."-.1..- 111- 

Mission Type 21-Feb-91 22-Feb-91 23-Feb-91 24-Feb-91 25-Feb-91 

Interdiction 0 0 0 8 8 

Total A1 0 0 0 8 8 

DCA 8 8 20 18 10 

Total DCA 8 8 20 18 10 

Escort 16 0 0 0 0 

Total OCA 16 0 0 

Airlift 3 11 12 11 12 

Total Airlift 3 11 12 11 12 

Refueling 2 0 1 3 3 

Total Refueling 2 0 1 3 3 

Training 0 0 12 20 16 

""-_-II__-__I"~ 0 12 20 '6 Total Trainlng 0 

Other 0 0 0 0 0 

Mission Type 26-Feb-91 27-Feb-91 28-Feb-91 Total 

Interdiction 12 20 0 48 

Total A1 12 20 0 48 

DCA 10 12 2 693 

!?-_-._- 2 693 

Escort 0 0 0 144 

Total OCA 0 0 0 144 

Airlift 2 12 6 277 

Total Airlift 2 12 6 277 

Total DCA 'P 

Refueling 3 3 1 64 

Total Refue9,- 3 3 1 64 

Training 16 0 0 64 

Total Training 16 0 0 64 

Other 0 0 0 12 

l.ll-llll ..-..-.-.-- ~.- 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 294 
Table 75 

France: Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Mission Type 17-Jan-91 18-Jan-91 19-Jan-91 20-Jan-91 21-!an-91 

Interdiction 0 0 0 0 0 

BAI 0 12 12 16 0 

Total AX 0 12 12 16 0 

DCA 6 4 4 4 6 

6 Total DCA 4 .......- 4 4-.. . - 

OCA 12 0 0 0 0 

Escort 0 0 0 0 0 

0 Total OCA 12 0 0 0 ....,,- Airlift 1 21 26 30 20 

Airland 0 0 0 0 0 

Heio Suppon 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Airlift 1 21 26 30 M RWW 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Recce 0 0 0 o!.."- 0 

Refueling 4 2 2 2 2 

Total Refueling 4 2 2 2 2 

Rescue 0 0 0 0 0 

Total SOF 0 0 0 0 0 

Training 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 .... .- Total Training 0 

Other 0 0 0 0 0 

Special 0 0 0 0 0 

- 

6 

.."Y 

.- 

0 0- .-_..-.... 

Total Other 

Mission Type 22-Jan-91 23-Jan-91 24-Jan-91 25-Jan-91 2mljm-91 

Interdiction 6 8 15 16 IS 

BAI 0 0 a 0 0 

15 Total A1 6 8 15 16 __^_ 

DCA 8 6 8 8 0 

Total DCA 8 6 8 8 0 

OCA 0 0 0 0 0 

Escort 0 0 4 4 4 

Total OCA 0 0 4 4 4 

Airlift 22 18 16 23 18 

Airland 0 0 0 0 0 

Helo Support 0 0 0 0 a 

Total Airlift 22 18 16 23 1R 

RWW 0 0 0 0 a 

Total Recce 0 0 0 0 0 

Refueling 2 5 6 6 4 

Total Refueling- "-".."- 6 ._.- .... Rescue 0 0 0 0 0 

6 4 5 -....".. 2 

0 0 ..- Total SOF 0 0 0 

Training 0 0 0 0 2 

Total Training 0 0 0 0 2 

Other 0 0 0 0 a 

Special 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Other 0 0 0 0 0 

295 
Table 75 (cont'd) 

France: Sorties by Mission 'Qpe by Day 

Mission Type 27-Jan-91 28-Jan-91 29-Jan-91 30-Jan-91 31-Jan-91 

Interdiction 0 16 16 18 20 

BAI 0 0 0 0 0 

Total A1 0 16 16 18 20 

DCA 0 8 8 8 0 

0 -.ll.--"I1 8 ----- 8 8 0 

OCA 0 0 0 0 0 

Escort 0 8 4 4 7 

Total OCA 0 8 --...--.".~--" 4 4 7 

Airlift 23 18 15 19 14 

Airland 0 0 0 0 0 

Helo Support 0 0 0 0 0 

RKLX 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Re- 0 . 0 0 0 0 

Refueling 0 6 

6 6---" 5 

Total Refueling 0 6 6 6 5 

Rescue 0 0 0 0 0 

Total SOF 0 0 0 0 0 

Training 0 0 2 0 0 

Total Training- 0 . 2 0 0 

Other 0 0 0 0 0 

Special 0 0 0 0 0 

Total DCA 

Total Airlift 23 18 15 19 14 

--.I...I 

0 "llI..~...-lII""....I...-,- ..................................... 

0 -__..".-.-..-.-.."..I. 

0 _-.."_"-"._-_ 0 0 0 Total Other ._.._.._._." ..-- Grand Total 23 . 56 51 55 46 

Mission Type 6-Feb-91 7-Feb-91 8-Feb-91 9-Feb-91 10-Feb-91 

Interdiction 16 16 14 I6 14 

BAI 0 0 0 0 0 

Total A1 16 16 14 16 14 

DCA 8 14 14 14 8 

Total DCA 8 14 14 14 8 

OCA 0 0 0 0 0 

Escort 2 0 6 0 6 

Total OCA 2 0 6 0 6 

Airlift 21 22 23 21 21 

Airland 0 0 0 0 0 

Helo Support 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Airlift 21 22 23 21 21 

RWX 2 0 1 0 2 .I. 

- 

Total Recce 2 0 1 0 2 

Refueling 4 2 6 2 6 

Total Refueling--- 4 .... ........ 2 ... 6 2 6 

Rescue 0 0 0 0 0 I ~.-.llll." " ~ ...... I.... I I_ 

Total SOF 0 0 0 0 0 

Training 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Training 0 0 0 0 0 

Other 0 0 0 0 0 

Special 0 0 0 I I 

Total Other 0 0 0 1 1 

.........-...,. . 

296 
1-Feb-91 2-Feb-91 3-Feb-91 4-Feb-91 5-Feb-91 

16 20 16 16 16 

0 0 0 0 0 

16 20 16 16 I_ 16 

8 8 6 8 8 

L.U.IU.-Y.”I-I_ 8 8 6 8 8 

0 0 0 0 0 

8 7 0 2 8 

8 7 0 2 8 

19 25 23 18 14 

0 0 0 0 0 

1 0 0 0 0 

20 25 23 I8 14 

0 0 0 2 0 

0 0 2 0 

6 6 5 7 6 

6 6 5 7 6 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 ............. “I~ 

9 ...11...- _I 

11-Feb-91 12-Feb-91 13-Feb-91 14-Feb-91 15-Feb-91 

8 16 14 16 14 

a 0 0 0 0 

8 16 14 16 14 

8 8 8 12 12 

8 8 8 12 12 

6 0 0 0 0 

8 6 10 5 8 

20 24 28 17 26 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

20 24 28 17 26 

2 4 4 4 4 

2 4 4 4 4 

6 4 8 6 5 

I 0 0 0 

0 1 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

I 1 0 0 0 

14 6 10 5 8 

-...”-.-.-.-”- 4 8 6 5 

297 
Table 75 (cont'd) 

France: Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Misslon Qpe 16-Feb-91 17-Feb-91 18-Feb-91 19-Feb-91 20-Feb-91 

Interdiction 12 0 16 16 8 

BAI 0 0 0 0 0 

Total A1 12 0 16 16 8 

DCA 12 6 6 6 8 

Total DCA 12 6 6 8 

OCA 0 0 0 0 0 

Escort 6 4 8 0 4 

Total OCA 6 4 8 0 4 

Airlift 22 21 26 19 0 

Airland 0 0 0 0 18 

Helo Support 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Airllft 22 21 26 19 18 

ReCCe 4 2 4 4 4 

Total Rewe 4 2 4 4 4 -. Refueling 5 5 6 6 9 

Total Refueling 5 5 6 6 9 

Rescue 0 0 0 0 0 

Total SOF 0 0 0 0 0 

Training 0 0 0 0 0 

Total TrainlL 0 0 0 0 0 -.l".~-.I 

Other 0 0 4 4 0 

Special 0 0 0 0 0 

6 ---.- 

Total Other 0 - 0 4 4 a""."- 

Grand Total 61 33 7i 55 51 

Mission Type 26-Feb-91 27-Feb-91 28-Feb-91 Total 

Interdiction 0 0 0 491 

BAI 0 0 0 40 

Total A1 0 0 0 531 

DCA 6 10 4 340 

Total DCA 6 10 4 340 

OCA 12 12 0 58 

Escort I 4 0 172 

Total OCA 19 16 0 230 

Airlift 15 II 11 835 

Airland 0 0 0 18 

Total Alrlift 15 11 11 855 

Recce 0 3 0 62 

Total Recce 0 3 0 62 

Refueling 6 6 2 223 

Total Refueling 6 2 223 

Rescue 0 0 0 1 

Total SOF 0 0 0 1 

Training 0 0 0 4 

Total Training 0 0 0 4 

Special 0 0 0 4 

Helo Support 0 0 0 2 

6 _"..I ........ ".-I .-.-- ~ 

Other 0 0 0 8 

Total Other 0 0 0 12 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 298 
21.Feb-91 22-Feb-91 23-Feb-91 24-Fob-91 25-Feb-91 

16 24 21 20 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

16 24 21 20 0 

16 12 14 14 4 

12 14 14 4 

0 0 0 0 16 

6 8 4 2 8 

6 8 4 2 24 

25 28 20 13 18 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 I 0 

25 28 20 14 18 

4 2 4 4 2 

4 2 4 4 2 

8 8 10 6 9 

8 8 10 6 9 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

16 L_I..~I 

-~. " _ ... 

---.. 

.~~--..-~ 

299 
Table 76 

Italy: Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Mission Type 18-Jan-91 20-Jan-91 21-Jan-91 22-Jan-91 23-Jan-91 24-Jan-91 

interdiction 8 4 0 6 6 0 

Total A1 8 0 6 6 0 

Airlift 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Airlift 0 0 0 0 

Refueling 0 0 0 2 3 0 

4 I - ............... ".II~. I9.""- 0 .I ..._I" ....... ".".- I ............. ....- .~ 11.1-1.. 

- Total Refuelin& 0 0 2 3 0 -"...,.....,- G 

Mission Type 31-Jan-91 1-Feb-91 2-Feb-91 3-Feb-91 4-Feb-91 5-Feb-91 

Interdiction 4 4 0 4 4 4 

Total A1 4 0 4 4 4 

Airlift 0 0 2 1 0 0 

Total Alrlift 0 0 2 1 0 0 

Refueling 3 3 0 3 3 3 

4 -11" 

Total Refueling 3 3 0- 3 __II- 3 3- 

Grand Total 7 7 2 8 7 7 

Mission Type 12-Feb-91 13-Feb-91 14-Feb-91 15-Feb-91 16-Feb-91 17-Feb-91 

interdiction 4 4 4 4 4 0 

Total A1 4 4 4 4 4 0 

Airlift 0 0 0 0 0 2 

I.ll-- 

Total Airlift 0 0 0- 0 0 2 

Refueling 3 3 3 3 3 0 

Mission Type 25-Feb-91 26-Feb-91 27-Feb-91 28-Feb-91 Total 

interdiction 4 4 4 0 135 

Total A1 4 0 135 

Airlift 0 0 0 0 13 

Total Airlift 0 0 0 0 13 

Refueling 3 3 3 0 89 

Total Refueline 3 7 3 0 89 

4 -.~~ .- 4 "-..... 

0 

Grand Tom 7 7 7 0 237 

Source: Composite Sonies Database 

300 
25-Jan-91 26-Jan-91 27-Jan-91 28-Jan-91 29-Jan-91 30-Jan-91 

0 0 4 4 4 3 

0 _I____ 

0 4 4 4 _."_ 3 I ..... ""..-"...- 

0 2 0 0 0 0 

"..... 0 0 o_ 0 2 0 

0 0 3 3 3 3 

0 0 3 3 3 3 

0 2 1 7 1 6 

--,..,-- ....." ......--..._,. *.-- ._.,......" ...,. --..."".....- 

6-Feb-91 7-Feb-91 8-Feb-91 9-Feb-91 10-Feb-91 11-Feb-91 

4 4 4 0 4 4 

4 4 4 0 4 4 

0 0 0 0 2 0 

-.---._..-I .... -----"--.I 

0 0 0 0 2 0 

3 3 3 0 3 3 

3 3 0 3 3 .--- ......................................................... 2. 

7 7 7 0 9 1 

18-Feb-91 19-Feb-91 20-Feb-91 21-Feb-91 22-Feb-91 24-Fcb-91 

4 4 4 4 4 4 

2 0 I__LI. 

0 --.-.--- 0 -........."I ...- 0 -.......i? 

3 3 3 3 3 3 

-- 3 3 3 3 ....,".,-?-"....""".." ._.." ..-. ",." ..-. .,.,., -" .--. ".." ......-."..-. ",.2 

9 7 7 1 1 9 

301 
Table 77 

Kuwait: Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Mission Type 17-Jan-91 18-Jan-91 19-Jan-91 20-Jan-91 21-Jan-91 

Interdiction 24 0 0 0 0 

BAI 0 8 20 12 8 

Total A1 24 8 20 12 8 

0 

Mission Type 22-Jan-91 23-Jan-91 24-Jan-91 25-Jan-91 26-Jan-91 

Interdiction 0 0 0 0 0 

BAI 0 12 19 6 19 

Total A1 0 12 19 6 19 

Mission Type 27-Jan-91 28-Jan-91 29-Jan-91 30-Jan-91 31-Jan-91 

Interdiction 0 0 0 0 0 

BAI 12 20 19 0 24 

Total A1 12 20 19 0 24 

Mission Type 1-Feb-91 2-Feb-91 3-Feb-91 5-Feb-91 6-Feb-91 

Interdiction 0 0 0 19 I5 

BAI 18 15 0 0 0 

Total A1 18 15 0 19 15 

Mission Type 7-Feb-91 8-Feb-91 9-Fe b-9 1 10-Feb-9 1 11-Feb-9 1 

Interdiction 25 23 25 28 28 

BAI 0 0 0 0 0 

Total A1 25 23 25 28 28 

Mission Type 12-Feb-91 13-Feb-91 14-Feb-91 15-Feb-91 16-Feb-91 

Interdiction 27 26 24 28 28 

BAI 0 0 0 0 0 

Total A1 27 26 24 28 28 

8 

Mission Type 17-Feb-91 18-Feb-91 19-Feb-91 

Interdiction 16 28 30 

BAI 0 0 0 

Total A1 16 28 30 

Mission Type 22-Feb-91 23-Feb-91 24-Feb-91 

Interdiction 30 30 20 

BAJ 0 0 0 

20-Feb-91 21-Feb-91 

0 18 

0 0 

0 18 

8 

25-Feb-91 26-Feb-91 

22 25 

0 0 

0 

0 

Mission Type 27-Feb-91 28-Feb-91 Total 

Interdiction 29 0 568 

BAI 0 0 212 

Total A1 29 0 780 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

302 
Table 78 

Qatar: Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Mission Type 22-Jan-91 23-Jan-91 24-Jan-91 25-Jan-91 26-Jan-91 

Interdiction 0 4 0 0 0 

Total A1 0 4 0 0 0 

Mission Type 27-Jan-91 28-Jan-91 29-Jan-91 30-Jan-91 31-Jan-91 

Interdiction 0 0 0 0 0 

Total A1 0 0 0 0 

Mission Type 1-Feb-91 2-Feb-91 3-Feb-91 4-Feb-91 5-Feb-91 

Interdiction 0 0 4 0 4 

Total A1 0 0 4 0 4 

Mission Type 6-Feb-91 7-Feb-91 8-Feb-91 9-Feb-91 10-Feb-91 

Interdiction 0 5 0 4 0 

Total A1 0 5 0 4 0 

Mission Type 11-Feb-91 12-Feb-91 13-Feb-91 14-Feb-91 15-Feb-91 

Interdiction 0 0 4 0 4 

Total A1 0 0 4 0 4 

Mission Type 16-Feb-91 17-Feb-91 18-Feb-91 19-Feb-91 20-Feb-91 

Interdiction 0 0 0 6 0 

Total A1 0 0 0 6 0 

Mission Type 21-Feb-91 22-Feb-91 23-Feb-91 24-Feb-91 25-Feb-91 

Interdiction 4 0 0 0 4 

Mission Type 26-Feb-91 27-Feb-91 28-Feb-91 Total 

Interdiction 0 0 0 43 

Total A1 0 0 0 43 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

303 
Table 79 

UAE: Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Mission Type 30-Jan-91 31-Jan-91 1-Feb-91 2-Feb-91 3-Feb-91 

Interdiction 0 0 0 0 0 

Total A1 0 .__. 0 0 0 0 -441 

Airlift 2 2 2 2 2 

Airland 0 0 0 0 0 

Tactical Airlift 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Airlift 2 2 2 2 2 

Recce 0 0 0 0 0 II 

Total Recce 0 0 0 0 0 - 

Grand Tolal 2 2 2 2 2 

Mission Type 9-Feb-91 10-Feb-91 11-Feb-91 12-Feb-91 13-Feb-91 

Interdiction 0 0 0 0 0 

Total A1 0 --...111........."." 0 0 0 0 

Airlift 0 0 0 0 0 

Airiand 0 0 0 0 0 

Tactical Airlift 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Airlift 0 0 0 0 0 

Recce 0 0 0 0 0 

-.....I ...... ".. 

Total Recce 0 ....,..."".._..-..I 0 ----"..- I ".."-._..".."..".. 0 o___ 0 

Grand Total 0 0 0 0 0 

Mission Type 19-Feb-91 20-Feb-91 21-Feb-91 22-Feb-91 23-Feb-91 

Interdiction 4 4 4 4 4 

Airlift 1 0 0 0 0 

Airland 0 4 4 4 4 

Tactical Airlift 0 0 0 0 0 

Recce 0 0 0 0 2 

Total A1 4 4 - ....... 4 4 4 

Total Airlift 1 4 ........... 4 4 4 

Total Recce 0 0 0 0 2 

304 
4-Feb-91 5-Feb-91 6-Feb-91 7-Feb-91 8-Feb-91 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 1 1 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

2 0 0 0 0 

2 1 0 0 1 .".----------.I--.. +.I__ 

0 0 0 0 0 

.~^.-- _..... .."...--... 

---..----. 

18-Feb-91 

0 0 4 0 4 

14-Feb-91 15-Feb-91 16-Feb-91 17-Feb-91 

0 4 4 ..I .........._l.w~.

0 0 1 1 1 I 

0 0 ~~l

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 

24-Feb-91 25-Feb-91 26-Feb-91 27-Feb-91 28-Feb-91 Total 

4 8 8 10 0 58 

4 8 8 10 0 58 

0 0 1 2 0 19 

4 4 0 0 0 24 

0 0 0 0 0 2 

45 

.l..,.l""- ..... I .... _I.".___ .... 

0 _-- 

Source Composite Sorties Database 

305 
306 
Table 80 

UK: Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Mission Type 17-Jan-91 18-Jan-91 19-Jan-91 20-Jan-91 21-Jan-91 

Interdiction 4 7 18 8 0 

DCA 54 32 24 24 20 

Total DCA 54 32 24 24 20 

OCA 47 32 8 24 27 

Total OCA 41 32 8 24 21 

Airlift 0 36 29 32 25 

Airland 0 0 0 0 0 

Tactical Airlift 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Airlift 0 36 29 32 25 

RecCe 1 4 0 2 0 

Total Recce 1 4 0 2 0 

Refueling 19 6 8 20 13 

Total Ref- 19 ..II 6 8 20 13 

SUPPOfl 6 0 6 I 0 

Total Support 6 0 6 7 0 

ESM 0 2 2 2 2 

Total EW 0 2 2 2 2 

Training 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Training 0 0 0 0 0 _ll..l_ 

Surface CAP 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Surface CAP- 0 --.-.- ~ 0 --.... 0 "1- 0 0, 

Other 10 0 0 0 O 

Special 0 2 2 2 2 

_Total A1 4--_.- 7 18 8 0 

_1_11...... _I ....... ...-.....---__ __I 

--- 

I-_._- 

Total Other 0 2 2 2 2 

Grand Total 131 121 91 121 89 

307 
Table 80 (cont'd) 

UK: Sorties by Mission fipe by Day 

Mission Type 22-Jan-91 23-Jan-91 24-Jan-91 25-Jan-91 26-Jan-91 

Interdiction 14 12 18 36 32 

- Total A1 14 12 18 36 32 

DCA 18 16 12 12 12 

Total DCA 16 12 12 12 ....... 

OCA 31 22 8 0 0 

Total OCA 22 ......... 8 0 0 

Airlift 30 40 39 35 36 

Airland 0 0 0 0 0 

Tactical Airlift 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Airlift 30 .I 40 II 39 35 36 

RWX 0 I 0 2 5 

Total Recce 0 !.--.-.. 0 2 5 

Refueling 10 12 10 10 21 

Total Refueling 12 10 10 21 

Support 2 0 0 0 3 

Total Support 0 0 0 3 

ESM 2 2 1 2 2 

Total EW 2 2- 1 2 2 

Training 0 2 0 0 0 

Total Training 0 1- 0 0 0 

Surface CAP 0 4 4 4 2 

Total Surface CAP 0 4 4 4 2 

Other 0 0 0 0 0 

l."l".l..lll ~I I I ___I 

18 ..I_I-._.-...._"..-".-" -.-I-- -111 

31 llllll-.----.." - I 

~- -. 

10 ~-.."."-." ...---...--. ~ 

2 11111 -....- ~ --I..I ~ ~ 

Il.l.--LI.~- 

Special 2 2 2 2 2 

Total Other 2 2 2 2 2 

308 

Table 80 (cont’d) 

UK: Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Mission Type 2-Feb-91 3-Feb-91 4-Feb-91 5-Feb-91 6-Feb-90 

Interdiction 41 54 43 61 40 

Total A1 47 1...___41_ 54 43..“1”&-....”.....- 67 40 

DCA 16 14 16 16 14 

Total DCA 16 14 16 14 

OCA 0 0 0 0 9 

Total OCA 0 9 ”.... 

Airlift 21 , 36 21 34 31 

Airland 0 0 0 0 0 

Tactical Airlift 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Airlift 21 ?a 21 34 31 

R- 3 2 3 2 0 

Total Recce 3 2 3 2 0 

Refueling 18 18 11 21 15 

Total Refueling 18 ! 17 21 12 

SUPPOfi 0 2 0 2 0 

Total Smort 0 ? o..”-””- 2 0 

ESM 2 3 2 2 1 

Total EW 2 2 2 2 1 

Training 3 4 4 3 0 

Total Train& 3 4 4 3 0 .-. Surface CAP 4 2 4 0 0 

Total Surface CAP 4 2 4 0 0 

Other 0 0 0 0 0 

Special 2 2 2 1 2 

16 ---.11... 1- _-~._.----.---.-”-~ .,-- 

0 ..-_1.__11 

.~.-.----.II 

0 ...- 0 lllllll.l 

-_411 

--111. 

~I~II 

Total Other ?. .”..”......“-- 2 2 1 2 -. - Grand Total 122 137 118 148 112 

310 
7-Feb-91 8-Feb-91 9-Feb-91 10-Feb-91 11-Febdl 12-Feb-91 

12 71 59 56 67 45 

72 71 59 56 67 45 

12 12 12 14 16 16 

12 12 12 14 16 -.-... _..-II_ _--____-16.-____ 

0 0 0 8 6 11 

0 0 o...."-.." 8 6 11 

34 0 31 29 0 24 

0 40 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 35 0 

31 29 35 24 40 .-...-.. l.lll.l ... I.. 

4 4 3 4 6 5 

-~ ""l.--" ~ __I.. ._I 

~" ~-.ll.l.-~-- 

34 

1 2 2 2 2 2 

151 142 132 136 149 127 

-._-"..-.-".--.."-__-__"_-.-I ".-.114_-.._..__""".."" --.-.-.. ".._" .I..._.. "..".."..".-"---"---.._____I^ 

31 1 
Table 80 (cont'd) 

UK: Sorties bv Mission lbe bv Day 

Mkion Type 13-Feb-91 14-Feb-91 15-Feb-91 16-Feb-91 17-Feb-91 

Total A1 ............ DCA 14 14 12 12 16 

Total DCA 14 14_--.".-... __-- 12 12 16 .... .. OCA 20 38 48 38 22 

Total OCA 20 l_ll_ll".-._l.."-..l_. 38 48 38 22- ....-.-.. 

Airlond 0 0 0 0 0 

Tactical Airlift 0 0 0 0 0 

RWCX 4 5 8 3 4 

Total Recce 4 5 8 3 4 

Refueling 20 22 22 18 16 

Total Refueling 20 22 18 16 

Interdiction 28 16 15 16 0 

.-,-?!-_____ 16 15 16 0 ......,..-......- -. ..... .---..-..-_.- I_ .

_....... 1- 

Airlift 26 23 31 33 16 

Total Airlift 26 23 31 33 16 

"--"-. - 

22 --.. -- SUPPOfl 2 0 0 0 0 

Total Support 2 0 0 0 0 

ESM 2 2 2 2 2 

Total EW 2 2 2 2 2 

Training 6 6 0 4 0 

Total Training 6 l--.-.ll..~""... 6 0 4 0 

Surface CAP 0 0 0 0 0 

Total Surface CAP 0 0 

Other I 4 0 0 0 

Special 1 1 2 2 2 

_ll.._l_......""......_..lll~.....l_ll 

-. 0 -.---..-.-.-.-..-.-.--. 0 0 l___ll_ 

Total Other 2 5 2 2 2 I_ I 

Grand Total 124 131 146 128 78 

-.."-__I1---."-.."..".-.-- ........----."-" 

312 
18-Feb-91 19-Feb-91 20-Feb-91 21-Feb-91 22-Feb-91 23-Feb-91 

34 16 16 16 16 16 

34 16 16 16 16 16 

14 14 14 16 14 16 

14 16 --II_ 

14 14 14 16 

36 41 4R 51 54 53 

36 47 48 51 54 53 

31 50 28 25 39 38 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

-- II I 

.41."11.1111..1111 .......... .... I I .................. ~ "_ ............................ - 

..~.---.-.-.-..l-----.-..,,~.~~- I ""--.l"._....".l I-_ .I....... ~ ............................ -l".---._..ll_...lll 

37 50 28 25 39 38 

I 6 6 I 2 6 

--.I------.-." .-.,.--. I ~ -..-.-.---- 

7 6 6 7 2 6 

25 20 20 23 18 18 

20 20 23 18 18 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

2 2 2 2 2 2 

2 2 2 2 2 2 

1 0 0 0 0 0 

1 0 0. 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 

1 1 1 2 2 1 

__II~___"_ .....-.... -.- _I 

- 25_p-__-p -I-.- 

_._1__1_1-......41___.....11..--.........- l....."..."..--- 

411 ~---~~..~~- 

I ..lll..-"l...~ "..ll__. 

1_1 l..l.ll-l".l-"~l..l~ll-.-----.l~ 

313 
Table 80 (cont'd) 

UK: Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Mission Type 24-Feb-91 25-Feb-91 26-Feb-91 27-Feb-91 28-Feb-91 Total 

Interdiction 16 16 8 16 0 1,256 

DCA 16 14 16 16 4 696 

Total DCA 16 14 E"......... 16 4 696 

OCA 54 54 32 54 0 890 

890 

Airlift 51 35 0 36 0 1,279 

Airland 0 0 30 0 0 70 

Tactical Airlift 0 0 0 0 0 35 

Total Airlin 51 35 30 36 0 1,384 

RWX 8 2 7 6 0 156 

Total Recce 8..-.."" 2 7-.....--- 6 0 156 

Refueling 21 23 16 20 3 711 

Total Refueling 21 23 ~L..." 20 3 711 

Support 0 0 0 0 0 40 

Total Support 0 0 0 0 40 

ESM 2 2 1 2 0 80 

Total EW 2 1 2 0 80 

Training 0 0 0 0 0 90 

Total Training_________3--.... ".I- 0 0 0 0 90 

Surface CAP 0 0 0 0 0 40 

Total Surface CAP 0 1"..".1"1.-.." 0 ...l......-..ll I 0 o".....-- 0 40 

Other 0 0 0 0 0 7 

Special 2 I I 2 0 67 

Total A1 111-..-. ___~.-I.-_ 16 16 8 __-- 16 0 _!I256 

Total OCA --.~-"?!~ 54 32 54 0 - 

0 .-... ".lll" ..... I 

= ___1._.4____1 

Total Other 2 1 1 2 0 74 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

3 14 
Total Sorties by U.S. ServicdAllied 

Country and Aircraft ‘Qpe 

The following table shows the number of sorties flown by aircraft 

type for the U.S. Air Force (USAF) (including Proven Force), US. Army 

(USA), U.S. Navy (USN), U.S. Marine Corp (USMC), U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCCENT), U.S. Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF), Saudi 

Arabia, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, Kuwait, Qatar, United Arab 

Emirates (UAE), and the United Kingdom (UK). Data were compiled 

from the Composite Sorties Database for 16 Jan 91 - 28 Feb 91. 

The data depicts the relative efforts of various aircraft types. C-130s 

were the most active aircraft overall flying a combined total of 16,852 

sorties by the U.S. Air Force, USSOCCENT, Saudi Arabia, Canada, France, 

UAE, and UK. F-16s flew the most sorties of any fighter aircraft with 

a combined total of 13,253 sorties from the U.S. Air Force and Bahrain. 

315 
Table 81 

Total Sorties by U.S. Service/Allied Country and Aircraft Type 

Service 

USAF 

USAF 

USAF 

USAF 

USAF 

USAF 

USAF 

USAF 

USAF 

USAF 

USAF 

USAF 

USAF 

USAF 

USAF 

USAF 

USAF 

USAF 

USAF 

USAF 

USAF 

USAF 

USAF 

USAF 

USAF 

USAF 

USAF 

USAF 

USAF 

USAF 

USAF 

Total 

USMC 

USMC 

USMC 

USMC 

USMC 

USMC 

USMC 

Total 

Aircraft Type 

A-10 

8-52 

(2-12 

C- 130 

c-141 

c-2 I 

C-29 

c-5 

c-9 

E-3 

E- 8 

EC- 1 30 

EC- 1 35 

EF-111 

F-1 I1E 

F-11 IF 

F-117 

F- 15C 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4E 

FAG 

KC- 10 

KC- 1 35 

OA- 10 

EP-3 

RC-135 

RF-4 

RF-4C 

TR- 1 

u-2 

A-6 

AV-8 

c-12 

EA-6B 

FIA- I8 

KC- 130 

ov-10 

Flown 

8,084 

1.74 1 

8 

I3,97 1 

1.766 

256 

20 

740 

64 

379 

42 

450 

24 

1.105 

458 

2.423 

1,299 

5,685 

2,172 

13,087 

4 

2,683 

1,465 

9,559 

660 

4 

197 

719 

103 

89 

I49 

69,406 

795 

3,359 

9 

504 

4,936 

598 

482 

10.683 

Service Aircraft Type 

USSOCCENT AC-130 

USSOCCENT AH-6 

USSOCCENT C- I30 

USSOCCENT CH-47 

USSOCCENT HC-130 

USSOCCENT HH-3E 

USSOCCENT EC- I30 

USSOCCENT HH-3 

USSOCCENT HH-60 

USSOCCENT MC-130 

USSOCCENT MH-3 

USSOCCENT MH-47 

USSOCCENT MH-53 

USSOCCENT MH-60 

USSOCCENT UH-60 

Total 

USSOCCENT MH-6 

USN 

USN 

USN 

USN 

USN 

USN 

USN 

USN 

USN 

Total 

USA 

USA 

USA 

USA 

USA 

USA 

Total 

CRAF 

Total 

A-6 

A-7 

E-2C 

EA-6B 

F-14 

FA- 18 

P-3 

S-3B 

TLAM 

c-12 

C-23 

OV- 1 D 

RC-I2 

RU-2 I 

RV- 1 D 

CRAF 

Flown 

104 

3 

13 

14 

155 

I07 

63 

112 

9 

84 

19 

2 

282 

1 

284 

10 

1,262 

4,824 

737 

1,183 

1,126 

4,005 

4,449 

23 

1,674 

282 

18,303 

183 

3 

161 

216 

242 

111 

916 

800 

800 

316 
Table 81 (cont’d) 

Total Sorties by U.S. Service/Allied Country and Aircraft Type 

Service Aircraft Type 

Saudi Arabia TornaddADV 

Saudi Arabia BAE- 125 

Saudi Arabia C- 130 

Saudi Arabia E-3 

Saudi Arabia F-15C 

Saudi Arabia F-5 

Saudi Arabia H-212 

Saudi Arabia TornaddDS 

Saudi Arabia KC- 130 

Saudi Arabia RF-5 

Total 

France 

France 

France 

France 

France 

France 

France 

France 

France 

Total 

UK 

UK 

UK 

UK 

UK 

UK 

UK 

UK 

UK 

UK 

UK 

Total 

C- 130 

c-160 

FI-CR 

Gabriel 

Jaguar 

KC- 1 35 

M-20 

M2000 

SA-330 

BN2T 

BNlS 

Buccaneer 

C- I30 

F-3 

TornaddGR- 1 

Jaguar 

Nimrod 

Tristar 

vc-I0 

VCTR 

Flown 

45 1 

110 

1.606 

303 

2.088 

1,129 

I13 

667 

267 

118 

6,852 

27 I 

582 

92 

4 

571 

223 

2 

512 

1 

2,258 

35 

517 

226 

832 

705 

1,644 

600 

147 

75 

359 

211 

5,417 

Service 

Canada 

Canada 

Canada 

Canada 

Total 

Kuwait 

Kuwait 

Total 

Bahrain 

Bahrain 

Bahrain 

Total 

Italy 

Italy 

Total 

UAE 

UAE 

UAE 

Total 

Qatar 

Qatar 

Total 

Aircraft Type Flown 

B-707 163 

C- 130 124 

cc-144 54 

CF-18 96 1 

1302 

A-4 

F- 1 

F-16 

F- 5 

H-2 I2 

65 1 

129 

780 

166 

122 

5 

293 

G-222 13 

Tornado 224 

237 

C- 130 35 

c-212 10 

M2000 64 

109 

Alpha 

F- 1 

2 

41 

43 

Source: Coinposite Sorties Database 

317 
Daily Breakout of Sorties by 

U.S. ServicdAllied Country and Aircraft Type 

by Mission Type 

The following series of tables provides a daily breakout of sorties 

flown by aircraft type by mission type for the U.S. Air Force (USAF) 

(including Proven Force), U.S. Army (USA), U.S. Navy (USN), U.S. 

Marine Corp (USMC), U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCCENT), 

U.S. Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF), Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Canada, 

France, Italy, Kuwait, Qatar, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the United 

Kingdom (UK). Data were compiled from the Composite Sorties Database for 16 Jan 91 - 28 Feb 91. 

The data depicts the contributions of each aircraft type in a given 

mission area. The tables are grouped by functional areas: fighterlattack, 

bomber, tanker, transport (tactical and strategic), surveillance/reconnaissance, command and control (C2), electronic warfare, special operations 

(SOF), utility. and other. 

Notes: 

1. Start dates and days shown vary for each of the U.S. Services/Allied countries depicted. The first date shown for a given Service/country is the first date for which sorties were reported for that 

Servicekountry. Days for which zero sorties were flown were deleted 

from the tables. 

318 
Table 82 

A-4: Kuwait Sorties by Mission Type 

Date 

17-Jan-91 

18-Jan-91 

19-Jan-91 

20-Jan-9 1 

21 -Jan-9 1 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-9 1 

27-Jan-9 1 

28-Jan-9 1 

29-Jan-9 1 

3 1 -Jan-9 1 

1 -Feb-9 1 

2-Feb-9 1 

5-Feb-9 1 

6-Feb-9 1 

7-Feb-9 1 

8-Feb-9 1 

9-Feb-9 1 

1 O-Feb-9 1 

1 1 -Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-91 

15-Feb-9 1 

16-Feb-9 1 

17-Feb-9 1 

18-Feb-9 1 

19-Feb-9 1 

21 -Feb-9 1 

22-Feh-9 1 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-9 1 

25-Feb-9 1 

26-Feb-9 1 

27-Feb-91 

Total 

A1 

24 

8 

20 

12 

8 

12 

19 

6 

19 

12 

20 

19 

24 

18 

15 

19 

15 

19 

19 

19 

20 

20 

19 

20 

20 

20 

20 

12 

20 

20 

12 

20 

20 

20 

22 

20 

19 

65 1 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

319 
Table 83 

A-6: USN and USMC Sorties by Mission Type 

Date 

17-Jan-91 

18-Jan-91 

19-Jan-91 

20-Jan-91 

2 1 -Jaw91 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

25-Ian-91 

27-Jan-9 I 

28-Jan-9 I 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-91 

3 I-Jan-9 1 

1 -Feb-9 1 

2-Feb-9 1 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-91 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-9 1 

9-Feb-91 

10-Feb-9 I 

11-Feb-91 

12-Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-9 1 

14-Feb-9 I 

15-Feb-91 

16-Feb-91 

17-Feb-91 

18-Feb-9 1 

19-Feb-9 1 

20-Feb-91 

21-Feb-9 1 

22-Feb-9 I 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-91 

28-Feb-91 

Total 

24-Jan-9 1 

26-Jan-91 

A1 CAS DCA OCA 

44 0 0 10 

29 0 0 5 

16 0 0 I 

19 0 02 

26 0 04 

26 I 04 

16002 

28 00 I 

19 0 03 

21 0 03 

25 0 00 

36 00 I 

26000 

39 5 00 

33 13 04 

51 0 0 2 

20 0 0 2 

26 0 0 2 

36 0 4 0 

52 0 0 15 

30 0 00 

44 0 00 

41 0 0 0 

42 0 00 

48 0 04 

54 0 00 

41 002 

40000 

43 0 0 2 

58 0 00 

45 0 00 

40 0 00 

71 0 00 

73 0 0 2 

68 0 00 

73 0 00 

60 0 00 

60 0 00 

56000 

109 000 

137 0 00 

118 0 00 

49 000 

1,988 19 4 71 

Recce 

21 

0 

0 

22 

4 

0 

18 

22 

22 

18 

27 

26 

34 

21 

31 

24 

29 

16 

15 

17 

18 

19 

23 

I5 

13 

16 

22 

14 

10 

10 

I1 

12 

12 

10 

7 

10 

I5 

6 

5 

1 

2 

4 

13 

635 

Refuel 

51 

55 

50 

43 

41 

45 

47 

58 

51 

49 

60 

63 

49 

51 

51 

52 

38 

36 

43 

21 

35 

40 

35 

40 

39 

44 

24 

34 

34 

42 

9 

21 

27 

28 

23 

30 

32 

41 

41 

48 

45 

43 

22 

1,737 

Support 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

I 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

Training SCAP 

0 19 

18 9 

0 16 

07 

0 29 

0 19 

0 16 

1 13 

0 8 

03 

02 

1 0 

02 

0 5 

00 

00 

0 0 

02 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 1 

0 2 

0 0 

4 0 

00 

00 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

00 

0 0 

0 0 

00 

00 

00 

00 

24 153 

Other 

4 

4 

3 

1 

1 

1 

2 

5 

6 

4 

5 

4 

6 

13 

4 

6 

5 

4 

0 

7 

6 

7 

6 

5 

3 

5 

1 

6 

4 

8 

5 

6 

4 

5 

2 

4 

5 

4 

3 

5 

5 

6 

1 

191 

Total 

149 

120 

86 

94 

105 

% 

101 

128 

109 

98 

119 

131 

117 

134 

136 

136 

94 

86 

98 

119 

89 

110 

106 

104 

1 07 

123 

90 

94 

93 

118 

70 

79 

114 

118 

100 

117 

112 

Ill 

105 

163 

189 

171 

85 

4,824 

320 
Table 83 (cont’d) 

A-6: USN and USMC Sorties by Mission Type 

Date 

17-Ian-9 I 

18-Jan-91 

19-Ian-91 

20-Jan-91 

21-Ian-91 

22-Ian-9 1 

23-Ian-91 

24-Ian-91 

25-Jan-9 1 

27-Jan-91 

28-Ian-9 1 

29-Ian-9 I 

30-Ian-9 1 

31-Jan-91 

1 -Feb-9 1 

2-Feb-91 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-9 I 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-9 1 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-91 

9-Feb-91 

10-Feb-91 

1 1 -Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-9 I 

14-Feb-9 I 

IS-Feb-91 

16-Feb-91 

17-Feb-9 1 

18-Feb-91 

19-Feb-9 I 

20-Feb-9 I 

21-Feb-91 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-9 I 

24-Feb-9 I 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-9 1 

27-Feb-91 

28-Feb-91 

Total 

26-Jan-91 

Al 

14 

0 

0 

14 

2 

16 

23 

13 

15 

I2 

18 

17 

16 

11 

19 

20 

24 

32 

16 

20 

18 

16 

18 

17 

20 

I8 

18 

18 

16 

17 

17 

17 

17 

16 

17 

29 

24 

35 

33 

35 

26 

2 

I 

747 

CAS 

0 

0 

2 

2 

3 

5 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

5 

0 

0 

0 

0 

39 

OCA 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

USMC 

Support Training Other 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

Total *Grand Total 

18 

1 

2 

16 

6 

21 

23 

14 

15 

I2 

18 

17 

22 

13 

19 

20 

24 

32 

16 

20 

18 

17 

19 

17 

20 

18 

24 

18 

16 

17 

17 

17 

17 

16 

17 

29 

32 

35 

38 

35 

26 

2 

I 

795 

167 

I21 

88 

110 

111 

117 

124 

142 

124 

110 

137 

148 

139 

147 

155 

156 

118 

118 

114 

139 

107 

127 

125 

121 

127 

141 

114 

I12 

109 

135 

87 

96 

131 

134 

117 

146 

144 

146 

143 

198 

215 

173 

86 

5,619 

Grand Total is the number of A-6 sorties flown by USN and USMC on a given day. 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

321 
Table 84 

A-7: USN Sorties by Mission Qpe 

Date 

17-Jan-91 

18-Jan-91 

19-Jan-91 

20-Jan-91 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-91 

26-Jan-9 1 

25-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-91 

31-Jan-91 

1 -Feb-91 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-91 

7-Feb-91 

9-Feb-9 1 

10-Feb-9 1 

1 1 -Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-91 

13-Feb-9 1 

14-Feb-9 1 

15-Feb-91 

17-Feb-91 

18-Feb-91 

19-Feb-91 

20-Feb-9 1 

21-Feb-91 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-91 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-9 1 

28-Feb-91 

Total 

A1 

2 

8 

9 

12 

0 

13 

15 

14 

14 

0 

17 

27 

27 

27 

0 

24 

23 

13 

15 

0 

16 

22 

23 

22 

22 

26 

0 

23 

28 

28 

28 

17 

28 

0 

16 

29 

12 

600 

OCA 

29 

7 

9 

0 

4 

2 

0 

2 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

2 

0 

4 

5 

3 

6 

5 

2 

0 

5 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

1 

0 

98 

Recce 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

I 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

Other Total 

0 31 

0 15 

0 18 

0 12 

2 6 

0 15 

0 15 

2 20 

0 18 

2 2 

2 19 

0 27 

1 28 

0 27 

1 1 

1 25 

1 24 

0 21 

0 17 

1 1 

1 21 

0 27 

1 27 

3 31 

0 27 

2 30 

6 6 

1 29 

0 28 

0 28 

2 30 

1 18 

0 28 

4 4 

0 17 

0 30 

2 14 

36 737 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

322 
Date 

17-Jan-91 

18-Jan-9 I 

19-Jan-9 1 

20-Jan-91 

21-Jan-91 

22-Jan-91 

24-Jan-9 1 

25-Jan-91 

27-Jan-9 I 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-91 

31-Jan-91 

1 -Feb-9 1 

2-Feb-91 

3-Feb-9 1 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-91 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-9 1 

9-Feb-9 1 

10-Feb-91 

1 1 -Feb-91 

12-Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-91 

15-Feb-91 

16-Feb-91 

17-Feb-9 1 

18-Feb-91 

19-Feb-91 

20-Feb-9 1 

21 -Feb-9 1 

22-Feb-9 1 

24-Feb-9 I 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-91 

28-Feb-9 1 

Total 

23-Jan-91 

26-Jan-91 

23-Feb-91 

Table 85 

A-10: USAF Sorties by Mission mpe 

A1 

124 

78 

88 

0 

98 

122 

192 

218 

164 

230 

104 

238 

236 

244 

174 

175 

156 

142 

191 

200 

176 

166 

196 

166 

212 

152 

172 

200 

I72 

198 

168 

66 

I94 

182 

170 

166 

155 

98 

70 

52 

28 

20 

12 

6365 

CAS 

46 

52 

28 

8 

0 

28 

22 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

12 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

13 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

2 

20 

I10 

146 

160 

192 

187 

14 

1.041 

OCA 

118 

44 

16 

23 

28 

0 

0 

6 

4 

4 

8 

8 

16 

28 

42 

48 

42 

8 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

455 

SOF 

6 

4 

4 

0 

2 

4 

0 

0 

4 

6 

4 

0 

0 

0 

6 

4 

2 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

2 

4 

4 

0 

4 

0 

4 

6 

0 

0 

2 

2 

2 

0 

0 

0 

2 

2 

4 

2 

96 

a 

Training 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

2 

0 

0 

0 

4 

26 

28 

8 

9 

0 

16 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

101 

Other 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

5 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

I 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

3 

0 

1 

0 

I 

2 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

26 

Total 

294 

178 

136 

31 

128 

154 

214 

228 

172 

240 

116 

246 

257 

284 

224 

227 

200 

152 

195 

222 

176 

166 

200 

198 

244 

165 

182 

204 

188 

202 

174 

69 

205 

185 

173 

174 

176 

210 

218 

214 

224 

21 1 

28 

8,084 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

323 
Table 86 

AV-8: USMC Sorties by Mission Type 

Date 

17-Jan-9 1 

18-Jan-91 

19-Jan-9 1 

20-Jan-91 

21-Jan-91 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

27-Jan-91 

28-Ian-91 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-91 

3 1 -Jan-9 1 

I -Feb-9 1 

2-Feb-9 1 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-91 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-9 1 

9-Feb-9 1 

10-Feb-91 

1 1 -Feb-91 

12-Feb-91 

13-Feb-9 1 

14-Feb-91 

15-Feb-9 I 

16-Feb-91 

17-Feb-9 1 

18-Feb-9 1 

19-Feb-91 

20-Feb-91 

21 -Feb-91 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-9 1 

28-Feb-91 

Total 

24-Jan-91 

26-Jan-91 

A1 

0 

0 

4 

23 

12 

24 

42 

82 

28 

80 

20 

26 

48 

60 

94 

76 

72 

76 

72 

72 

16 

91 

94 

96 

96 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

2 

2 

21 

29 

22 

80 

58 

58 

116 

47 

0 

1.141 

CAS 

20 

4 

12 

0 

0 

6 

4 

0 

0 

3 

0 

4 

24 

18 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

96 

66 

98 

94 

96 

92 

38 

92 

106 

50 

64 

114 

131 

116 

94 

70 

16 

0 

1,528 

OCA Training 

0 0 

50 0 

4 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

8 0 

12 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 10 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

14 10 

Total 

20 

54 

20 

23 

12 

30 

46 

82 

28 

83 

28 

42 

72 

78 

94 

76 

72 

76 

72 

72 

16 

91 

94 

96 

96 

102 

66 

98 

94 

96 

94 

48 

94 

108 

71 

93 

136 

21 1 

174 

152 

186 

63 

0 

3,359 

Source: Composite Database 

324 
Table 87 

Buccaneer: UK Sorties by Mission Type 

Date 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-91 

31-Jan-91 

1 -Feb-9 1 

2-Feb-91 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-9 1 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-91 

9-Feb-91 

10-Feb-9 1 

1 1 -Feb-91 

12-Feb-91 

13-Feb-9 I 

14-Feb-9 1 

15-Feb-9 1 

16-Feb-9 1 

17-Feb-9 1 

18-Feb-9 1 

19-Feb-9 1 

20-Feb-9 1 

21 -Feb-91 

22-Feb-9 1 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-9 1 

28-Feb-9 1 

Total 

A1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

2 

0 

6 

8 

4 

4 

8 

6 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

44 

OCA Training 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

10 

12 

10 

2 

12 

12 

10 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

6 

12 

0 

150 

2 

6 

3 

4 

8 

2 

4 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

32 

Total 

2 

6 

3 

4 

8 

4 

4 

4 

0 

6 

8 

4 

4 

9 

6 

8 

10 

12 

10 

2 

12 

12 

10 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

6 

12 

0 

226 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

325 
Table 88 

CF-18: Canada Sorties by Mission mpe 

Date 

17-Jan-9 I 

18-Jan-9 1 

19-Jan-91 

20-Jan-91 

21-Jan-9 1 

22-Jan-9 1 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-91 

25-Ian-91 

26-Jan-9 1 

27-Jan-9 1 

28-Jan-9 1 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-91 

3 1 -Jan-9 1 

1 -Feb-9 I 

2-Feb-9 1 

3-Feb-9 1 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-91 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-9 1 

9-Feb-9 1 

10-Feb-9 1 

1 1 -Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-91 

15-Feb-9 1 

16-Feb-9 1 

17-Feb-9 I 

18-Feb-9 1 

19-Feb-9 1 

20-Feb-9 1 

21-Feb-91 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-9 1 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-9 1 

28-Feb-91 

Total 

AX 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

8 

12 

20 

0 

48 

DCA 

36 

28 

31 

14 

6 

28 

28 

20 

14 

24 

12 

12 

14 

18 

20 

10 

24 

24 

12 

12 

26 

12 

12 

16 

12 

12 

24 

24 

12 

12 

24 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

20 

18 

10 

10 

12 

2 

693 

OCA 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

0 

4 

8 

0 

8 

8 

8 

0 

0 

0 

8 

8 

8 

8 

0 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

0 

0 

8 

0 

0 

4 

4 

4 

12 

16 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

144 

Training 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

12 

20 

16 

16 

0 

0 

64 

Olher 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

12 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

12 

Total 

36 

28 

31 

14 

14 

28 

28 

24 

22 

24 

20 

20 

22 

18 

20 

10 

32 

32 

20 

20 

26 

16 

28 

20 

16 

16 

24 

24 

20 

12 

24 

12 

12 

12 

20 

24 

8 

32 

46 

34 

38 

32 

2 

961 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

326 
Date 

17-Jan-91 

18-Jan-91 

19-Jan-91 

20-Jan-91 

21-Jan-91 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-91 

27-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-91 

3 I-Jan-91 

I-Feb-91 

2-Feb-91 

3-Feb-9 1 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-91 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-9 1 

9-Feb-91 

10-Feb-91 

11-Feb-91 

12-Feb-91 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-91 

15-Feb-91 

16-Feb-91 

17-Feb-9 1 

18-Feb-9 1 

19-Feb-91 

20-Feb-91 

2 1 -Feb-9 1 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-9 1 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-91 

28-Feb-91 

Total 

A1 

21 

21 

25 

I5 

15 

27 

20 

39 

23 

6 

23 

27 

22 

46 

43 

56 

45 

53 

55 

69 

39 

45 

50 

57 

63 

69 

31 

61 

61 

59 

40 

45 

69 

80 

58 

68 

49 

88 

I13 

135 

125 

123 

11 

2,190 

CAS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

DCA 

62 

71 

8 

72 

41 

23 

58 

57 

45 

31 

49 

74 

42 

28 

45 

40 

18 

39 

40 

37 

24 

34 

34 

34 

32 

38 

17 

36 

27 

20 

22 

18 

15 

12 

4 

12 

22 

14 

21 

29 

29 

25 

37 

1,436 

OCA 

42 

13 

26 

7 

12 

8 

8 

11 

9 

4 

8 

24 

2 

3 

6 

0 

2 

6 

0 

6 

4 

6 

8 

9 

Q 

2 

0 

I1 

2 

0 

4 

7 

2 

7 

6 

4 

9 

0 

2 

5 

1 

3 

2 

29 1 

Recce Refuel Training SCAP Other 

0 0 33 0 10 

0 0 31 3 2 

0 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 5 4 

2 0 0 0 2 

0 0 1 I 1 

0 0 0 2 2 

3 0 0 0 3 

2 0 0 1 18 

6 0 0 0 0 

9 0 0 0 2 

7 0 2 0 1 

5 0 12 0 2 

3 0 2 2 7 

3 0 0 0 1 

11 0 2 0 5 

4 0 0 0 5 

6 0 2 2 12 

7 0 0 0 1 

3 0 1 2 3 

4 0 0 0 0 

4 0 0 0 2 

6 0 0 1 2 

1 0 0 0 2 

1 0 0 0 0 

0 0 17 0 4 

0 0 27 0 1 

5 0 2 0 1 

0 0 0 1 0 

6 0 0 0 13 

7 0 0 0 4 

15 0 0 0 3 

14 0 1 0 1 

8 0 0 0 0 

8 0 0 0 0 

7 0 0 0 1 

4 0 0 0 12 

9 1 0 0 7 

11 0 0 0 3 

7 1 0 0 5 

17 0 0 0 3 

11 0 0 0 3 

7 0 0 0 4 

223 2 133 20 152 

Table 89 

F/A-18: USN and USMC Sorties by Mission Type 

Total 

168 

141 

59 

103 

72 

61 

90 

113 

98 

47 

91 

135 

85 

91 

98 

I16 

74 

120 

103 

121 

71 

91 

101 

103 

96 

130 

76 

116 

91 

98 

77 

88 

102 

107 

76 

92 

96 

119 

150 

182 

175 

165 

61 

4,449 

327 
Table 89 (cont’d) 

F/A-18: USN and USMC Sorties by Mission mpe 

Date 

17-Jan-9 I 

18-Jan-91 

19-Jan-91 

20-J~M-91 

21 -Ji~-91 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-91 

27-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-91 

3 1 -Jam9 1 

I-Feb-91 

2-Feb-91 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-9 1 

5-Feb-9 1 

6-Feb-9 1 

7-Feb-9 1 

8-Feb-9 I 

9-Feb-91 

10-Feb-91 

1 I-Feb-91 

12-Feb-91 

13-Feb-9 1 

14-Feb-91 

15-Feb-9 1 

16-Feb-9 1 

17-Feb-91 

18-Feb-91 

19-Feb-91 

20-Feb-9 1 

2 1 -Feb-9 1 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-9 1 

28-Feb-91 

Total 

A1 

32 

24 

10 

24 

7 

32 

2 

85 

30 

60 

49 

98 

50 

86 

44 

68 

78 

86 

86 

50 

28 

14 

80 

80 

118 

54 

0 

44 

48 

36 

68 

16 

48 

32 

8 

16 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

10 

0 

1,769 

CAS 

0 

0 

4 

2 

1 

18 

6 

14 

14 

18 

2 

0 

24 

7 

I1 

6 

11 

11 

10 

11 

13 

15 

16 

14 

14 

48 

102 

54 

83 

82 

50 

29 

66 

104 

46 

112 

192 

204 

175 

135 

158 

92 

4 

1,978 

OCA 

22 

16 

48 

24 

3 

6 

90 

16 

12 

24 

22 

12 

10 

22 

16 

25 

17 

23 

21 

24 

14 

20 

19 

22 

22 

18 

18 

12 

12 

12 

12 

7 

12 

11 

13 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

677 

Recce 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

Support Training 

45 

14 

12 

0 

2 

13 

15 

28 

14 

29 

18 

19 

18 

16 

12 

14 

14 

20 

18 

12 

6 

12 

6 

0 

0 

2 

0 

8 

0 

4 

0 

8 

16 

0 

0 

0 

20 

24 

24 

14 

26 

4 

0 

507 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

Total 

99 

56 

74 

50 

13 

69 

113 

143 

70 

131 

93 

129 

102 

131 

83 

114 

120 

140 

135 

97 

61 

121 

121 

116 

154 

122 

120 

1 I8 

143 

134 

130 

60 

142 

147 

67 

128 

212 

228 

199 

149 

192 

106 

4 

4,936 

*Grand 

Total 

267 

197 

133 

153 

85 

130 

203 

256 

168 

178 

184 

264 

187 

222 

181 

230 

194 

260 

238 

218 

132 

212 

222 

219 

250 

252 

196 

234 

234 

232 

207 

148 

244 

254 

143 

220 

308 

347 

349 

33 1 

367 

27 1 

65 

9,385 

* Grand Total is the total number of F/A-I 8 sorties flown by USN and USMC on a given day. 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

328 
Table 90 

F-1: Kuwait and Qatar Sorties by Mission ‘Qpe 

Date 

23-Jan-91 

3-Feb-9 1 

5-Feb-91 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-9 1 

9-Feb-91 

10-Feb-9 1 

1 1 -Feb-9 1 

1 3-Feb-9 1 

14-Feb-91 

16-Feb-9 1 

17-Feb-9 1 

1 8-Feb-9 1 

19-Feb-9 1 

21 -Feb-91 

22-Feb-9 1 

23-Feb-91 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-9 I 

27-Feb-9 I 

Total 

12-Feb-9 1 

1 5-Feb-9 1 

Kuwait 

A1 

0 

0 

0 

6 

4 

6 

8 

8 

8 

6 

4 

8 

8 

4 

8 

10 

6 

10 

10 

0 

5 

10 

129 

Qatar 

A1 

4 

4 

4 

5 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

4 

4 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

41 

Total 

4 

4 

4 

11 

4 

10 

8 

8 

8 

10 

4 

12 

8 

4 

8 

14 

10 

10 

10 

4 

5 

10 

170 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

329 
Table 91 

F1-CR: France Sorties by Mission Type 

Date 

26-Jan-9 1 

28-Jan-9 1 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-9 1 

3 1 -Jan-9 1 

1 -Feb-9 1 

2-Feb-9 1 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-9 1 

5-Feb-9 1 

6-Feb-9 1 

7-Feb-9 1 

8-Feb-9 1 

9-Feb-9 1 

1 O-Feb-9 1 

1 1 -Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-91 

13-Feb-9 1 

14-Feb-9 1 

15-Feb-9 1 

16-Feb-91 

17-Feb-9 1 

1 8-Feb-9 1 

19-Feb-91 

20-Feb-9 1 

21 -Feb-9 1 

22-Feb-9 1 

23-Feb-9 1 

24-Feb-9 1 

25-Feb-9 1 

26-Feb-91 

Total 

A1 

2 

2 

4 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

0 

2 

0 

2 

2 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

2 

0 

0 

36 

OCA 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

4 

8 

Recce Training 

0 2 

0 0 

0 2 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

2 0 

0 0 

2 0 

0 0 

1 0 

0 0 

2 0 

2 0 

4 0 

4 0 

4 0 

4 0 

4 0 

1 0 

2 0 

2 0 

2 0 

3 0 

1 0 

4 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

44 4 

Total 

4 

2 

6 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

4 

2 

2 

2 

1 

2 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

1 

2 

2 

2 

3 

5 

4 

2 

4 

4 

92 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

330 
Table 92 

F-111E: USAF Sorties by hlission Type 

Date 

17-Jan-91 

18-Jan-9 1 

19-Jan-9 1 

20-Jan-9 1 

21-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-9 1 

25-Jan-9 1 

26-Jan-91 

27-Jan-9 1 

28-Jan-9 1 

29-Jan-9 1 

30-Jan-91 

31 -Jan-91 

1 -Feb-9 1 

2-Feb-9 1 

3-Feb-9 1 

4-Feb-9 1 

5-Feb-9 1 

6-Feb-9 1 

7-Feb-9 1 

8-Feb-9 1 

9-Feb-9 1 

10-Feb-9 1 

1 1 -Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-9 1 

14-Feb-9 1 

15-Feb-9 1 

17-Feb-9 1 

1 8-Feb-9 1 

19-Feb-9 1 

20-Feb-9 1 

21-Feb-91 

22-Feb-9 I 

23-Feb-9 1 

24-Feb-9 1 

26-Feb-9 1 

27-Feb-9 1 

Total 

A1 

0 

8 

12 

8 

0 

0 

0 

12 

4 

0 

12 

4 

12 

0 

8 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

0 

12 

12 

12 

12 

8 

8 

12 

4 

12 

4 

11 

12 

8 

12 

12 

6 

12 

15 

324 

Total 

12 

12 

12 

8 

9 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

11 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

11 

12 

8 

12 

12 

12 

12 

15 

458 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

33 1 
Table 93 

F-111F: USAF Sorties by Mission Type 

Date 

17-Jan-9 1 

18-Jan-91 

19-Jan-91 

20-Jan-91 

21-Jan-91 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-9 1 

24-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-91 

27-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-91 

3 1 -Jan-9 1 

1 -Feb-9 1 

2-Feb-9 1 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-9 1 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-91 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-91 

9-Feb-9 1 

10-Feb-91 

1 1 -Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-91 

13-Feb-9 1 

14-Feb-91 

15-Feb-91 

16-Feb-91 

17-Feb-91 

18-Feb-91 

19-Feb-91 

20-Feb-91 

21-Feb-91 

22-Feb-9 1 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-91 

27:Feb-91 

Total 

A1 

59 

45 

33 

0 

45 

22 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

22 

34 

9 

41 

19 

16 

28 

31 

39 

38 

19 

49 

53 

49 

40 

66 

63 

67 

61 

51 

61 

62 

62 

59 

60 

71 

62 

69 

64 

59 

55 

1,691 

OCA 

23 

16 

4 

18 

0 

20 

55 

59 

47 

37 

59 

40 

27 

49 

20 

37 

40 

20 

28 

21 

26 

36 

8 

0 

4 

12 

4 

6 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

720 

Training 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

Other 

0 

0 

0 

1 

1 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

9 

Total 

82 

61 

37 

19 

46 

42 

56 

59 

47 

45 

60 

62 

61 

59 

61 

57 

56 

48 

59 

60 

64 

55 

57 

53 

53 

52 

70 

69 

68 

66 

51 

62 

62 

62 

60 

60 

71 

63 

69 

64 

59 

56 

2,423 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

332 
Table 94 

F-117: USAF Sorties by Mission Type 

Date 

18-Jan-91 

17-Jan-9 1 

19-Jan-91 

20-Jan-9 1 

2 1 -Jaw9 1 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-9 1 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-91 

27-Jan-9 1 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-9 1 

31-Jan-91 

1 -Feb-9 1 

2-Feb-9 1 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-9 1 

6-Feb-91 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-9 I 

9-Feb-91 

10-Feb-9 I 

I 1 -Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-9 I 

13-Feb-9 I 

14-Feb-91 

15-Feb-91 

16-Feb-9 I 

17-Feb-9 1 

18-Feb-9 1 

19-Feb-9 I 

20-Feb-9 I 

21 -Feb-91 

22-Feb-9 I 

23-Feb-9 I 

24-Feb-9 I 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-9 I 

27-Feb-9 I 

Total 

A1 

40 

35 

22 

25 

28 

24 

27 

34 

23 

33 

34 

34 

26 

31 

28 

29 

14 

28 

33 

33 

34 

33 

34 

34 

34 

35 

33 

34 

34 

34 

28 

34 

34 

26 

24 

34 

34 

37 

34 

2 

60 

30 

1,297 

Other 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

Total 

40 

35 

22 

25 

28 

24 

27 

34 

23 

33 

34 

34 

26 

31 

28 

30 

14 

28 

33 

34 

34 

33 

34 

34 

34 

35 

33 

34 

34 

34 

28 

34 

34 

26 

24 

34 

34 

37 

34 

2 

60 

30 

1.299 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

333 
Date 

17-Jan-91 

18-Jan-91 

19-Jan-91 

20-Jan-91 

21 -Jan-91 

22-Jan-9 1 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-9 1 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-91 

27-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

30-Jan-91 

3 1 -Jan-9 1 

1 -Feb-91 

2-Feb-91 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-9 1 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-91 

7-Feb-9 1 

8-Feb-91 

9-Feb-91 

10-Feb-91 

1 1 -Feb-91 

12-Feb-9 I 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-91 

15-Feb-91 

16-Feb-91 

17-Feb-9 1 

18-Feb-9 I 

19-Feb-91 

20-Feb-9 1 

21 -Feb-91 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-91 

28-Feb-91 

Total 

29-Jan-91 

334 

Table 95 

F-14: USN Sorties by Mission Type 

DCA 

0 

87 

57 

59 

54 

66 

53 

79 

82 

61 

64 

71 

56 

68 

64 

60 

57 

47 

59 

63 

52 

50 

50 

56 

51 

60 

57 

45 

56 

66 

53 

70 

88 

84 

99 

94 

72 

52 

94 

94 

96 

106 

50 

2,802 

OCA 

0 

17 

46 

20 

21 

33 

15 

11 

18 

6 

27 

22 

6 

3 

6 

16 

10 

16 

14 

23 

13 

17 

13 

12 

19 

20 

17 

14 

10 

15 

16 

12 

20 

17 

8 

12 

18 

4 

5 

4 

4 

4 

3 

607 

Recce 

0 

3 

1 

2 

1 

8 

10 

7 

6 

6 

8 

6 

4 

4 

12 

7 

10 

5 

9 

4 

7 

7 

10 

9 

8 

9 

10 

2 

7 

8 

2 

5 

9 

12 

8 

14 

6 

7 

5 

9 

8 

8 

7 

290 

EW 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

Training 

21 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

0 

8 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

17 

21 

0 

2 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

89 

Other 

3 

3 

2 

5 

0 

5 

0 

5 

12 

5 

2 

4 

6 

9 

5 

2 

1 

2 

2 

8 

3 

4 

7 

4 

2 

14 

5 

6 

8 

10 

4 

3 

12 

3 

5 

4 

10 

8 

0 

3 

8 

5 

7 

216 

Total 

24 

110 

106 

86 

77 

112 

78 

105 

118 

78 

101 

103 

80 

84 

87 

93 

78 

72 

84 

98 

75 

78 

80 

81 

80 

120 

110 

67 

83 

100 

75 

90 

129 

116 

120 

124 

106 

71 

104 

110 

116 

123 

73 

4,005 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 
Table 96 

F-15C: USAF and Saudi Arabia Sorties by Mission 'Qpe 

A1 DCA OCA Total 

0 114 0 114 

0 56 4 60 

0 50 8 58 

0 34 8 42 

0 36 12 48 

0 37 0 37 

0 36 6 42 

0 44 12 56 

0 40 12 52 

0 54 0 54 

0 52 2 54 

0 50 8 58 

0 46 6 52 

0 50 0 50 

0 50 5 55 

0 46 8 54 

0 52 0 52 

0 51 4 55 

0 52 4 56 

USAF 

Total 

322 

254 

272 

215 

236 

201 

203 

233 

214 

206 

225 

246 

176 

190 

217 

174 

203 

173 

157 

Date DCA OCA Training Other Total 

17-Jan-91 140 68 0 0 208 

18-Jan-91 124 70 0 0 194 

19-Jan-91 150 64 0 0 214 

20-Jan-91 109 64 0 0 173 

21-Jan-91 108 80 0 0 188 

22-Jan-91 88 72 4 0 164 

23-Jan-91 94 67 0 0 161 

24-Jan-91 95 82 0 0 177 

25-Jan-91 100 62 0 0 162 

26-Jan-91 108 44 0 0 152 

27-Jan-91 135 36 0 0 171 

28-Jan-91 146 42 0 0 188 

29-Jan-91 110 14 0 0 124 

30-Jan-91 130 10 0 0 140 

31-Jan-91 156 6 0 0 162 

I-Feb-91 106 14 0 0 120 

2-Feb-91 139 12 0 0 151 

3-Feb-91 100 18 0 0 118 

4-Feb-91 88 12 1 0 101 

5-Feb-91 96 20 0 0 116 

6-Feb-91 88 20 0 0 108 

7-Feb-91 104 24 0 0 128 

8-Feb-91 114 18 0 0 132 

9-Feb-91 106 8 0 2 116 

10-Feb-91 108 16 0 0 124 

11-Feb-91 82 8 0 0 90 

12-Feb-91 88 14 0 0 102 

13-Feb-91 84 16 0 0 100 

14-Feb-91 86 14 0 0 100 

15-Feb-91 86 10 0 0 96 

16-Feb-91 81 12 0 0 93 

17-Feb-91 103 14 0 0 117 

18-Feb-91 100 8 0 0 108 

19-Feb-91 98 6 0 0 104 

20-Feb-91 94 8 4 0 106 

21-Feb-91 90 6 0 0 96 

22-Feb-91 98 10 2 I Ill 

23-Feb-91 126 4 0 1 131 

24-Feb-91 130 8 0 0 138 

25-Feb-91 88 28 0 0 116 

26-Feb-91 128 0 0 1 129 

27-Feb-91 124 0 0 2 126 

28-Feb-91 30 0 0 0 30 

Total 4,558 1,109 11 7 5,685 

* Grand Total is the total number of F- 15C sorties flown 

4 52 6 62 

4 52 4 60 

0 54 4 58 

0 56 4 60 

0 52 3 55 

0 51 0 51 

0 50 0 50 

0 50 0 50 

0 48 2 50 

0 38 0 38 

178 

168 

186 

192 

171 

175 

140 

152 

150 

138 

335 

0 38 0 38 

0 38 2 40 

0 36 10 46 

0 38 0 38 

0 40 2 42 

0 37 0 37 

0 38 0 38 

0 29 0 29 

131 

157 

154 

142 

148 

133 

149 

160 

0 38 2 40 

0 38 0 38 

0 36 2 38 

0 38 0 38 

0606 

8 1,940 140 2,088 

178 

154 

167 

164 

36 

7,773 
Table 97 

F-15E: USAF Sorties by Mission 'Qpe 

Date 

17-Jan-91 

18-Jan-91 

19-Jan-91 

20-Jan-91 

21 -Jan-91 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-9 I 

24-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-91 

27-Jan-9 1 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-9 I 

31-Jan-9 I 

1 -Feb-9 1 

2-Feb-91 

3-Feb-9 I 

4-Feb-9 1 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-9 I 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-9 I 

9-Feb-91 

10-Feb-91 

1 1 -Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-91 

15-Feb-91 

16-Feb-91 

17-Feb-91 

18-Feb-91 

19-Feb-9 1 

20-Feb-91 

21 -Feb-9 1 

22-Feb91 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-9 1 

27-Feb-91 

28-Feb-91 

Total 

A1 

26 

22 

26 

41 

39 

40 

16 

17 

38 

52 

59 

50 

50 

50 

48 

42 

63 

58 

50 

52 

50 

50 

50 

48 

50 

48 

44 

51 

52 

52 

54 

40 

52 

52 

52 

52 

52 

51 

60 

56 

80 

56 

4 

2,001 

OCA 

46 

22 

4 

0 

0 

0 

20 

32 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

136 

Trainlng 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

7 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

2 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

30 

Other 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

I 

0 

0 

1 

I 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

5 

Toial 

12 

44 

30 

41 

39 

40 

36 

49 

43 

52 

59 

50 

50 

50 

55 

48 

63 

58 

51 

52 

50 

52 

51 

48 

50 

57 

52 

51 

52 

52 

56 

40 

54 

52 

52 

54 

52 

51 

60 

56 

82 

56 

4 

2,172 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

336 
w 

w 

4 

Date 

17-Jan-91 

18-Jan-91 

19-Jan-91 

20-Jan-91 

21-Jan-91 

22-Jan-9 1 

23-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-91 

27-Jan-9 1 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-9 1 

30-Jan-91 

3 I-Jan-9 1 

I-Feb-9 I 

2-Feb-9 I 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-9 1 

6-Feb-91 

7-Feb-9 I 

8-Feb-91 

9-Feb-91 

10-Feb-9 1 

1 I-Feb-91 

24-Jan-91 

AI 

116 

198 

186 

169 

159 

157 

279 

208 

249 

237 

225 

214 

248 

239 

245 

254 

308 

306 

309 

33 1 

312 

347 

354 

352 

331 

325 

CAS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Table 98 

F-16: USAF and Bahrain Sorties by Mission Type 

OCA 

87 

96 

57 

9 

32 

46 

30 

34 

26 

20 

24 

44 

4 

30 

22 

39 

27 

27 

42 

23 

4 

5 

15 

10 

12 

10 

USAF 

ReCee 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

12 

12 

12 

12 

24 

18 

0 

SOF 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Training 

0 

1 

0 

3 

0 

4 

0 

9 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Other 

0 

0 

0 

0 

16 

2 

0 

0 

4 

3 

1 

1 

5 

0 

8 

2 

2 

3 

0 

1 

2 

5 

3 

0 

3 

3 

Total 

203 

295 

243 

181 

209 

209 

309 

25 1 

280 

260 

250 

259 

257 

269 

280 

295 

341 

336 

35 1 

367 

330 

37 1 

384 

386 

364 

338 

Bahrain 

DCA OCA 

0 0 

6 0 

0 0 

1 0 

2 0 

2 0 

5 0 

4 0 

2 0 

4 0 

4 0 

4 0 

4 0 

4 0 

4 0 

4 0 

6 0 

6 0 

4 0 

4 0 

4 0 

4 0 

4 0 

6 0 

4 2 

4 2 
w 

w 

00 

Date AI 

12-Feb-91 339 

13-Feb-91 297 

14-Feb-9 1 294 

15-Feb-91 286 

16-Feb-91 305 

17-Feb-91 214 

18-Feb-91 302 

19-Feb-91 322 

20-Feb-91 214 

21-Feb-91 319 

23-Feb-91 296 

24-Feb-9 1 23 1 

25-Feb-91 159 

26-Feb-91 214 

27-Feb-91 198 

28-Feb-91 4 

Total 10,953 

22-Feb-91 301 

CAS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

14 

44 

153 

128 

76 

4 

423 

Table 98 

F-16: USAF and Bahrain Sorties by Mission Type 

OCA 

25 

10 

7 

4 

35 

31 

12 

30 

35 

16 

13 

23 

26 

18 

42 

8 

0 

1,110 

USAF 

RWCe 

0 

24 

18 

22 

22 

22 

24 

24 

16 

22 

24 

24 

30 

30 

12 

30 

8 

442 

SOF Training 

4 0 

0 0 

0 0 

4 0 

2 0 

4 2 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

2 0 

0 0 

2 0 

0 0 

0 0 

8 0 

0 0 

0 0 

38 21 

Other 

4 

5 

0 

1 

1 

2 

2 

3 

0 

8 

I 

I 

0 

2 

1 

2 

3 

100 

*Grand Total is the total number of F-16 sorties flown by USAF and Bahrain on a given day 

Total 

372 

336 

319 

317 

365 

275 

340 

379 

265 

367 

343 

360 

33 I 

362 

405 

314 

19 

13,087 

DCA 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

0 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

0 

0 

152 

Bahrain 

OCA 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

14 

Source: Composit
Date 

17-Jan-91 

18-Jan-91 

19-Jan-91 

20-Jan-91 

21-Jan-91 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-91 

27-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-91 

3 1 -Jaw9 1 

1 -Feb-9 1 

2-Feb-91 

3-Feb-9 1 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-9 1 

6-Feb-9 1 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-91 

9-Feb-9 1 

10-Feb-91 

1 1 -Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-9 1 

15-Feb-9 1 

16-Feb-9 1 

17-Feb-91 

18-Feb-9 1 

19-Feb-9 1 

20-Feb-91 

2 1 -Feb-9 1 

22-Feb-9 1 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-9 1 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-9 1 

27-Feb-91 

Total 

Table 99 

F-4G: USAF Sorties by Mission Qpe 

OCA 

79 

73 

73 

61 

43 

57 

67 

64 

65 

64 

67 

66 

56 

61 

61 

72 

71 

65 

70 

73 

61 

72 

60 

67 

75 

61 

62 

57 

61 

62 

54 

61 

66 

68 

63 

69 

65 

65 

60 

65 

37 

57 

2,676 

Training 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

1 

1 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

5 

Other 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

Total 

79 

73 

73 

61 

43 

57 

67 

64 

65 

64 

67 

66 

56 

61 

61 

72 

71 

65 

70 

73 

61 

73 

60 

67 

75 

61 

62 

57 

62 

62 

54 

61 

66 

70 

64 

70 

65 

66 

60 

65 

37 

57 

2,683 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

339 
Table 100 

F-5: Salndi Arabia and Bahrain Sorties by Mission Type 

12 

16 

12 

24 

12 

36 

37 

32 

32 

31 

24 

32 

32 

31 

36 

Date 

19-Jan-91 

24-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

27-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-91 

31-Jan-91 

1-Febd 1 

2-Feb-9 1 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-9 1 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-91 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-9 1 

9-Feb-91 

10-Feb-91 

1 1 -Feb-9 I 

12-Feb-91 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-91 

15-Feb-91 

16-Feb-91 

17-Feb-91 

18-Feb-91 

19-Feb-91 

20-Feb-91 

21-Feb-91 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-9 1 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-9 1 

Total 

A1 

12 

16 

12 

24 

12 

22 

29 

24 

24 

23 

24 

32 

24 

23 

36 

32 

30 

32 

40 

28 

40 

49 

42 

40 

18 

8 

42 

32 

42 

32 

46 

48 

48 

12 

24 

36 

1,058 

Saudi Arabia 

OCA 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

14 

8 

8 

8 

8 

0 

0 

8 

8 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

62 

support 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

2 

0 

2 

2 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

9 

Bahrain 

A1 

0 

0 

0 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

2 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

0 

4 

0 

4 

122 

*Grand 

Total 

12 

16 

12 

28 

16 

40 

41 

36 

36 

35 

28 

36 

36 

35 

40 

34 

34 

36 

44 

33 

44 

55 

46 

46 

24 

12 

48 

36 

46 

36 

50 

52 

48 

16 

24 

40 

1,251 

* Grand Total is the total number of F-5 sorties flown by Saudi Arabia and Bahrin on a given day. 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

340 
Date AI 

17-Jan-91 4 

18-Jan-91 7 

19-Jan-91 18 

22-Jan-91 14 

20-Jan-91 8 

23-Jan-91 I2 

24-Jan-91 12 

25-Jan-91 12 

26-Jan-91 9 

27-Jan-91 8 

28-Jan-91 12 

30-Jan-91 12 

31-Jan-91 13 

I-Feb-91 11 

2-Feb-91 13 

3-Feb-91 8 

4-Feb-91 12 

5-Feb-91 17 

6-Feb-91 8 

7-Feb-91 17 

8-Feb-91 17 

9-Feb-91 17 

10-Feb-91 10 

11-Feb-91 15 

12-Feb-91 16 

13-Feb-91 16 

14-Feb-91 16 

15-Feb-91 15 

16-Feb-91 16 

17-Feb-91 0 

18-Feb-91 16 

19-Feb-91 16 

20-Feb-91 16 

21-Feb-91 16 

22-Feb-91 16 

23-Feb-91 16 

24-Feb-91 16 

25-Feb-91 16 

26-Feb-91 8 

27-Feb-91 16 

Total 530 

29-Jan-91 13 

7 

18 

8 

14 

16 

16 

16 

I1 

12 

16 

17 

12 

13 

18 

I8 

10 

16 

17 

8 

17 

17 

17 

10 

17 

18 

16 

I8 

17 

16 

18 

18 

18 

18 

16 

18 

18 

18 

10 

18 

600 

Table 101 

Jaguar: UK and France Sorties by Mission Type 

40 

12 

12 

16 

6 

8 

15 

16 

13 

0 

14 

12 

16 

18 

14 

18 

14 

14 

14 

16 

14 

14 

14 

12 

6 

16 

14 

16 

14 

12 

00 

16 

16 

8 

16 

20 

21 

18 

0 

0 

0 

495 

Recce 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

2 

0 

2 

2 

0 

0 

2 

2 

2 

2 

0 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

26 

UK 

Training 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

SCAP Total A1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

4 

4 

2 

4 

4 

4 

0 

0 

4 

4 

2 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

40 

OCA 

12 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

12 

8 

12 

50 

France 

Reece 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

2 

2 

2 

1 

1 

0 

4 

2 

0 

3 

18 

Other 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

Grand Total is the total number of Jaguar sorties flown by UK and France on a given day. 

*Grand 

Total Total 

12 

I2 

12 

16 

6 

8 

15 

16 

13 

0 

14 

12 

16 

18 

14 

18 

14 

14 

14 

16 

14 

14 

14 

12 

12 

16 

14 

16 

14 

12 

1 

22 

22 

10 

17 

21 

21 

22 

14 

8 

15 

571 

16 

19 

30 

24 

20 

24 

31 

32 

24 

12 

30 

29 

28 

31 

32 

36 

24 

30 

31 

24 

31 

31 

31 

22 

29 

34 

30 

34 

31 

28 

1 

40 

40 

28 

35 

31 

39 

40 

32 

18 

33 

1.171 

Source: Composite Sorties 

34 1 
Table 102 

M2000: France and UAE Sorties by Mission Type 

Total 

6 

4 

4 

4 

6 

8 

6 

12 

I2 

4 

0 

16 

12 

12 

1 

16 

15 

6 

10 

16 

10 

14 

20 

14 

14 

16 

14 

18 

17 

20 

18 

10 

14 

6 

12 

22 

20 

18 

16 

12 

13 

14 

4 

512 

France UAE 

*Grand 

A1 Recce Total Total 

0 0 0 6 

0 0 0 4 

0 0 0 4 

0 0 0 4 

0 0 0 6 

0 0 0 8 

0 0 0 6 

0 0 0 12 

0 0 0 12 

0 0 0 4 

0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 16 

0 0 0 12 

0 0 0 12 

0 0 0 I 

0 0 0 16 

0 0 0 15 

0 0 0 6 

0 0 0 10 

0 0 0 16 

0 0 0 10 

0 0 0 14 

0 0 0 20 

0 0 0 14 

0 0 0 14 

0 0 0 16 

0 0 0 14 

0 0 0 18 

0 0 0 17 

0 0 0 20 

4 0 4 22 

0 0 0 10 

4 0 4 18 

4 0 4 10 

4 0 4 16 

4 0 4 26 

4 0 4 24 

4 2 6 24 

4 2 6 22 

8 2 10 22 

8 0 8 21 

10 0 10 24 

0 0 0 4 

58 6 64 516 

Date 

17-Jan-9 I 

18-Jan-91 

20-Jan-91 

19-Jan-91 

2 I -Jan-9 1 

224~1-91 

23-Jan-9 1 

24-Ian-9 1 

25-Ian-91 

26-Jan-91 

27-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

30-Ian-91 

31-Jan-91 

I-Feb-91 

2-Feb-91 

3-Feb-9 I 

4-Feb9I 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-9 1 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-9 I 

9-Feb-9 I 

1 0- Fe b9 1 

I I-Feb-91 

12-Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-91 

15-Feb-91 

16-Feb-9 I 

17-Feb-91 

18-Feb-91 

19-Feb-91 

20-Feb-9 1 

2 I -Feb-91 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-9 1 

24-Feb-9 1 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb9I 

28-Feb91 

Total 

DCA 

6 

4 

4 

4 

6 

8 

6 

8 

8 

0 

0 

8 

8 

8 

0 

8 

8 

6 

8 

8 

8 

14 

14 

14 

8 

8 

8 

8 

I2 

12 

12 

6 

6 

6 

8 

16 

12 

14 

14 

4 

6 

10 

4 

340 

OCA 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

4 

4 

0 

8 

4 

4 

7 

8 

1 

0 

2 

8 

2 

0 

6 

0 

6 

8 

6 

I0 

5 

8 

6 

4 

8 

0 

4 

6 

8 

4 

2 

8 

7 

4 

0 

172 

* Grand Total is the total number of M2000 sorties flown by France and UAE on a given day. 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

342 
Table 103 

Tornado/ADV Saudi Arabia 

Sorties by Mission Type 

Date 

17-Jan-9 1 

18-Jan-91 

19-Jan-9 1 

20-Jan-91 

21-Jan-91 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-91 

25-Jan-9 1 

26-Jan-9 I 

27-Jan-91 

28-Jan-9 I 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-9 I 

31-Jan-91 

I-Feb-91 

2-Feb-91 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-9 1 

6-Feb-91 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-91 

9-Feb-91 

10-Feb-91 

I I-Feb-91 

12-Feb-91 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-91 

IS-Feb-91 

16-Feb-91 

17-Feb-9 1 

18-Feb-91 

19-Feb-91 

20-Feb-9 I 

21-Feb-91 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-9 I 

26-Feb-9 I 

27-Feb-91 

Total 

DCA 

24 

16 

12 

14 

10 

8 

10 

10 

16 

10 

8 

12 

8 

12 

12 

12 

8 

10 

10 

10 

10 

10 

10 

10 

9 

10 

10 

11 

12 

12 

10 

10 

10 

8 

8 

10 

10 

10 

10 

10 

10 

9 

451 

Table 104 

TornadoADS: Saudi Arabia 

Sorties by Mission Type 

Date 

17-Jan-9 1 

18-Jan-91 

19-Jan-9 1 

20-Jan-9 1 

21-Jan-91 

22-Jan-9 1 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-9 1 

27-Jan-9 1 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-91 

3 1 -Jaw9 1 

1 -Feb-9 I 

2-Feb-91 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-91 

7-Feb-9 I 

8-Feb-9 1 

9-Feb-9 1 

10-Feb-91 

1 I-Feb-91 

12-Feb-9 I 

13-Feb-9 1 

14-Feb-91 

15-Feb-91 

16-Feb-91 

17-Feb-91 

18-Feb-91 

19-Feb-9 I 

20-Feb-91 

2 I -Feb-9 1 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-9 I 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-91 

Total 

A1 

6 

16 

6 

13 

3 

10 

8 

8 

13 

16 

14 

13 

14 

15 

16 

0 

14 

17 

29 

27 

18 

18 

17 

15 

20 

7 

20 

10 

12 

I1 

I1 

3 

10 

19 

20 

17 

19 

20 

20 

18 

11 

16 

590 

OCA Training 

14 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

15 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

8 

6 

8 

8 

0 

8 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

I5 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

Total 

20 

16 

6 

13 

3 

10 

8 

8 

13 

16 

14 

13 

14 

15 

16 

15 

14 

17 

29 

27 

18 

18 

17 

17 

20 

15 

20 

18 

18 

19 

19 

3 

18 

19 

20 

17 

19 

20 

20 

18 

11 

16 

661 

Source: Composite Sorties Database Source: Composite Sorties Database 

343 
Table 105 

Tornado: Italy Sorties 

by Mission Type 

Date 

20-Jan-9 I 

23-Jan-91 

27-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-9 I 

30-Jan-9 1 

3 I-Jan-9 1 

I-Feb-91 

3-Feb-9 1 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-91 

7-Feb-9 I 

8-Feb-9 I 

10-Feb-91 

1 I-Feb-91 

12-Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-91 

15-Feb-91 

16-Feb-91 

18-Feb-9 1 

19-Feb-91 

20-Feb-91 

2 1 -Feb-9 1 

22-Feb-9 1 

24-Feb-9 1 

25-Feb-9 1 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-91 

Total 

I 8-JM-9 I 

22-Jan-91 

A1 

8 

4 

6 

6 

4 

4 

4 

3 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

135 

Refuel 

0 

0 

2 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

a9 

Total 

8 

4 

8 

9 

7 

7 

7 

6 

7 

7 

7 

7 

7 

7 

7 

7 

7 

7 

7 

7 

7 

7 

7 

7 

7 

7 

7 

7 

7 

7 

7 

7 

224 

Source: Composite Sorties 

Table 106 

Tornadom-3: UK Sorties 

by Mission Type 

Date 

17-Jan-91 

18-Jan-91 

19-Jan-9 I 

20-Jan-91 

2 1 -Jan-91 

22-Jan-9 1 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-9 1 

27-Jan-9 I 

28-Jan-9 1 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-91 

31-Jan-91 

1 -Feb-9 1 

2-Feb-91 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-9 I 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-91 

9-Feb-9 1 

10-Feb-9 1 

11-Feb-91 

12-Feb-9 I 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-91 

15-Feb-9 1 

16-Feb-9 1 

17-Feb-91 

18-Feb-9 1 

19-Feb-91 

20-Feb-91 

21 -Feb-9 1 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-9 1 

27-Feb-91 

28-Feb-91 

Total 

DCA 

54 

32 

24 

24 

20 

18 

16 

12 

12 

12 

14 

14 

16 

18 

14 

16 

16 

14 

16 

16 

14 

12 

12 

12 

14 

16 

16 

14 

14 

12 

12 

16 

14 

14 

14 

16 

14 

16 

16 

14 

16 

16 

4 

696 

Training Other 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 1 

1 1 

2 0 

0 4 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

3 6 

Total 

54 

32 

24 

24 

20 

18 

16 

12 

12 

12 

14 

14 

16 

18 

14 

16 

16 

14 

16 

16 

14 

12 

12 

12 

14 

17 

18 

16 

18 

12 

12 

16 

14 

14 

14 

16 

14 

16 

16 

14 

16 

16 

4 

705 

Source: Composite Sorties 

344 
Date 

17-Jan-91 

18-Jan-9 1 

19-Jan-91 

20-Jan-9 I 

22-Jan-91 

2 I-Jan-9 I 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-91 

27-JM-91 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-9 I 

30-Jan-91 

31-Jan-9 1 

I-Feb-91 

2-Feb-91 

3-Feb-9 1 

4-Feb-9 I 

5-Feb-9 I 

6-Feb-9 1 

7-Feb-9 1 

8-Feb-91 

9-Feb-9 I 

10-Feb-9 1 

1 I-Feb-91 

I 2-Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-9 1 

14-Feb-9 1 

15-Feb-9 1 

16-Feb-9 1 

17-Feb-91 

18-Feb-9 1 

19-Feb-91 

20-Feb-91 

2 I -Feb-9 1 

22-Feb-9 1 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-9 1 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-9 I 

27-Feb-91 

Total 

Table 107 

Tornado GR-1: UK Sorties by Mission Type 

A1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

24 

23 

30 

50 

26 

26 

24 

16 

32 

46 

31 

48 

32 

49 

46 

38 

42 

44 

23 

8 

0 

0 

0 

0 

18 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

682 

OCA 

47 

32 

8 

24 

27 

31 

22 

8 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

0 

0 

0 

9 

0 

0 

0 

8 

6 

I1 

16 

28 

36 

28 

20 

24 

35 

38 

39 

42 

41 

42 

42 

26 

42 

740 

Recce 

1 

4 

0 

2 

0 

0 

I 

0 

2 

5 

2 

5 

5 

5 

3 

4 

3 

2 

3 

2 

0 

4 

4 

3 

4 

4 

3 

4 

3 

6 

3 

4 

5 

4 

4 

5 

2 

4 

6 

0 

5 

4 

130 

Support 

6 

0 

6 

7 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

2 

0 

4 

4 

0 

2 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

40 

Training 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

4 

6 

0 

4 

0 

1 

0 

2 

0 

8 

3 

0 

4 

4 

6 

0 

4 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

51 

Other 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

I 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

Total 

54 

36 

14 

33 

27 

33 

25 

14 

26 

31 

32 

55 

33 

33 

35 

38 

35 

54 

34 

53 

41 

55 

50 

49 

57 

54 

41 

35 

37 

42 

35 

24 

48 

39 

42 

44 

44 

45 

48 

42 

31 

46 

1,644 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

345 
Table 108 

B-52: USAF Sorties by Mission Type 

Date 

17-Jan-91 

IS-Jan-9 1 

19-Jan-91 

20-Jan-91 

2 I -Jaw91 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-91 

27-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-9 1 

3 1 -Jan-9 1 

I-Feb-91 

2-Feb-9 I 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-9 I 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-91 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-91 

9-Feb-91 

10-Feb-91 

I 1 -Feb-9 I 

12-Feb-91 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-9 1 

15-Feb-91 

16-Feb-9 1 

17-Feb-9 1 

18-Feb-9 1 

19-Feb-9 I 

20-Feb-91 

21-Feb-91 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-9 1 

26-Feb-9 1 

27-Feb-9 1 

28-Feb-91 

Total 

30-Jan-91 

A1 

16 

27 

32 

27 

37 

36 

27 

21 

34 

33 

36 

36 

42 

42 

41 

48 

39 

42 

40 

42 

32 

41 

44 

50 

50 

47 

44 

36 

46 

50 

43 

50 

49 

42 

39 

41 

51 

43 

47 

47 

37 

29 

0 

1,656 

OCA 

15 

3 

0 

0 

0 

4 

14 

13 

8 

4 

0 

0 

0 

6 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

7 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

82 

Other 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

I 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

Total 

31 

30 

32 

27 

37 

40 

41 

35 

42 

37 

36 

36 

42 

48 

41 

48 

43 

42 

41 

42 

32 

41 

44 

50 

50 

51 

44 

43 

46 

50 

43 

50 

50 

42 

39 

41 

51 

43 

47 

47 

37 

29 

0 

1,741 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

346 
Date 

18-Jan-91 

20-Jan-9 1 

17-Jan-91 

19-Jan-9 1 

2 1-Jan-9 I 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-91 

27-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-91 

31-Jan-91 

I-Feb-91 

2-Feb-9 1 

3-Feb-9 I 

4-Feb-9 I 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-91 

7-Feb-9 I 

8-Feb-9 I 

9-Feb-9 1 

10-Feb-91 

1 I -Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-91 

13-Feb-9 I 

14-Feb-91 

15-Feb-91 

16-Feb-91 

17-Feb-91 

18-Feb-91 

19-Feb-9 1 

20-Feb-9 1 

21-Feb-91 

22-Feb-9 1 

23-Feb-91 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-9 1 

24-Feb-91 

27-Feb-91 

28-Feb-9 I 

Total 

Table 109 

KC-130: USMC and Saudi Arabia by Mission ‘Qpe 

Airlift 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

5 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

7 

USMC 

Refuel Support 

2 0 

9 0 

2 0 

1 0 

12 0 

13 0 

23 1 

15 1 

11 2 

20 0 

11 1 

18 2 

5 1 

I1 1 

16 0 

22 0 

16 0 

17 1 

12 0 

17 1 

11 0 

20 0 

12 0 

9 0 

7 0 

8 0 

5 0 

9 0 

9 0 

9 0 

9 0 

6 0 

9 I 

9 0 

9 0 

10 0 

9 0 

9 0 

9 0 

9 0 

9 0 

6 0 

6 0 

461 12 

EW C3 

0 1 

I 3 

0 4 

0 2 

1 2 

0 1 

2 0 

1 1 

0 0 

1 0 

1 0 

0 1 

0 0 

0 1 

1 0 

1 0 

0 4 

1 4 

1 4 

1 4 

I 4 

1 3 

0 3 

0 2 

0 3 

0 3 

0 4 

0 2 

0 1 

0 3 

0 I 

0 1 

0 2 

0 2 

0 2 

0 3 

0 3 

0 3 

0 2 

0 3 

0 3 

0 1 

0 1 

14 87 

Other 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

Saudi 

Arabia 

Total Refuel 

* Grand Tomi is the total number of KC-I 30 sorties flown by USMC and Saudi Arabia on a given day. 

*Grand 

Total 

15 

25 

10 

8 

28 

23 

30 

18 

17 

27 

16 

29 

17 

21 

29 

32 

26 

27 

22 

29 

24 

30 

21 

16 

17 

18 

16 

19 

17 

19 

18 

14 

22 

16 

16 

17 

16 

18 

16 

16 

14 

15 

7 

851 

Source: Composite Sorties 

347 
Table 110 

KC-135: USAF and France Sorties by Mission Type 

Date 

17-Ian-9 1 

18-Jan-91 

19-Ian-91 

20-Ian-9 1 

2 I -Ian-9 1 

22-Jan-91 

23Jan-91 

24-Ian-91 

25-Ian-9 1 

26-Jan-91 

27-Ian-9 1 

28-Ian-9 1 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-9 I 

3 1 -Ian-9 1 

I -Feb-9 I 

2-Feb-9 1 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-9 I 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-9 I 

7-Feb-9 1 

8-Feb-91 

9-Feb-91 

10-Feb-91 

1 1 ~Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-91 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-91 

15-Feb-9 1 

16-Feb-9 1 

17-Feb-91 

18-Feb-91 

19-Feb-91 

20-Feb-91 

21-Feb-91 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-9 I 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-91 

28-Feb-91 

Total 

22-Feb-91 

USAF 

Refuel 

252 

256 

237 

22 I 

242 

236 

249 

245 

254 

233 

250 

233 

210 

239 

228 

226 

216 

23 I 

218 

213 

210 

215 

23 1 

22 1 

220 

212 

210 

219 

206 

21 1 

198 

204 

232 

217 

203 

233 

200 

242 

253 

215 

256 

239 

23 

9359 

France 

Refuel Total 

256 

258 

239 ' 

223 

244 

238 

254 

251 

260 

237 

250 

239 

216 

245 

233 

232 

222 

236 

225 

219 

214 

217 

231 

223 

226 

218 

214 

221 

212 

216 

203 

209 

238 

223 

212 

241 

208 

252 

259 

224 

262 

245 

25 

9,182 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

348 
Table 111 

KC-10: USAF Sorties 

by Mission Type 

Date 

17-Jan-9 I 

18-Jan-9 1 

19-Jan-9 1 

20-Jan-9 I 

21-Jan-91 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-9 I 

27-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-91 

3 1 -Jan-9 1 

I-Feb-91 

2-Feb-9 I 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-9 1 

7-Feb-9 1 

8-Feb-9 1 

9-Feb-91 

10-Feb-9 I 

1 1 -Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-91 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-91 

15-Feb-91 

16-Feb-91 

17-Feb-9 1 

18-Feb-91 

19-Feb-91 

20-Feb-91 

21-Feb-91 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb9 1 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-91 

28-Feb-91 

Total 

Refuel 

46 

46 

31 

36 

35 

34 

33 

30 

32 

38 

33 

37 

33 

38 

39 

28 

37 

35 

27 

36 

32 

37 

35 

33 

32 

30 

31 

30 

30 

28 

33 

34 

33 

32 

33 

33 

37 

41 

40 

39 

42 

42 

4 

1,465 

Table 112 

Victor: UK Sorties 

by Mission Type 

Date 

17-Jan-91 

20-Jan-91 

21-Jan-91 

22-Jan-9 I 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-9 1 

27-Jan-9 1 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-91 

31-Jan-91 

1 -Feb-9 1 

2-Feb-91 

3-Feb-9 1 

4-Feb-9 1 

5-Feb-9 1 

6-Feb-9 I 

7-Feb-91 

9-Feb-9 1 

10-Feb-9 1 

11-Feb-91 

12-Feb9 1 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-91 

15-Feb-91 

16-Feb-9 1 

17-Feb-9 I 

18-Feb-9 1 

19-Feb-91 

20-Feb-91 

21-Feb-91 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-91 

28-Feb-91 

Total 

Refuel 

9 

11 

4 

2 

5 

7 

4 

10 

4 

13 

5 

4 

4 

6 

7 

7 

4 

7 

7 

7 

5 

7 

4 

6 

8 

9 

11 

7 

4 

9 

7 

11 

I1 

6 

10 

8 

10 

6 

10 

1 

277 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

349 
Table 113 

S-3B: Sorties by Mission Type 

Date 

17-Jan-91 

18-Jan-9 1 

19-Jan-9 1 

20-Jan-9 I 

2 I -Jan-9 I 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-9 1 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-91 

27-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-9 1 

1 -Feb-9 1 

2-Feb-9 1 

3-Feb-9 1 

4-Feb-9 1 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-91 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-9 1 

9-Feb-9 1 

10-Feb-9 1 

1 I -Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-9 1 

15-Feb-9 I 

16-Feb-91 

17-Feb-9 1 

18-Feb-91 

19-Feb-9 1 

20-Feb-91 

2 1 -Feb-9 1 

22-Feb-9 1 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-91 

21-Feb-91 

28-Feb-9 1 

Total 

31-Jan-9 1 

OCA 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

I 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

Recce 

12 

5 

2 

4 

3 

5 

2 

9 

6 

5 

5 

2 

2 

3 

3 

4 

6 

7 

8 

9 

4 

6 

6 

7 

5 

6 

8 

3 

6 

2 

2 

5 

6 

9 

11 

9 

10 

8 

10 

9 

12 

10 

1 

263 

Refuel Support 

34 

46 

21 

28 

23 

21 

20 

23 

30 

25 

28 

35 

25 

26 

32 

31 

28 

16 

14 

24 

14 

20 

21 

26 

22 

25 

24 

13 

19 

23 

25 

29 

29 

28 

20 

23 

20 

8 

18 

26 

29 

23 

16 

1.043 

I 

2 

2 

I 

0 

1 

I 

I 

1 

1 

1 

1 

0 

1 

1 

1 

1 

0 

3 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

I 

1 

1 

3 

0 

I 

I 

1 

0 

2 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

38 

EW 

0 

0 

0 

I 

1 

6 

2 

3 

2 

1 

0 

1 

1 

0 

2 

2 

1 

3 

1 

2 

3 

4 

1 

2 

2 

3 

3 

I 

3 

6 

2 

4 

7 

5 

5 

2 

1 

1 

2 

2 

3 

3 

I 

101 

SCAP 

3 

0 

4 

2 

3 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

20 

Other 

6 

4 

4 

3 

6 

4 

4 

0 

4 

6 

7 

8 

4 

8 

4 

I 

4 

3 

6 

5 

5 

1 

3 

2 

1 

1 

0 

5 

3 

10 

1 

I 

4 

3 

2 

8 

9 

7 

10 

6 

3 

6 

6 

200 

Total 

56 

57 

34 

39 

36 

45 

29 

37 

45 

38 

41 

47 

32 

38 

42 

45 

40 

29 

33 

42 

27 

32 

38 

42 

31 

36 

36 

29 

34 

41 

31 

46 

49 

45 

40 

42 

41 

21 

40 

43 

50 

41 

30 

1.674 

Source: Composite Sorties DatabaP 

350 
Table 114 

C-12: USAF, USA, and USMC Sorties by Mission Type 

Date 

20-Jan-9 1 

2 I-Jan-9 1 

22-Jan-9 1 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-9 1 

26-Jan-91 

27-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-9 I 

1 -Feb-9 I 

2-Feb-9 I 

3-Feb-9 1 

4-Feb-9 I 

5-Feb-9 I 

6-Feb-9 I 

7-Feb-9 I 

8-Feb-9 I 

9-Feb-9 1 

10-Feb-91 

1 1 -Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-91 

13-Feb-9 I 

14-Feb-9 I 

IS-Feb-91 

16-Feb-91 

3 1 -Jan-9 1 

17-Feb-9 I 

18-Feb-9 I 

19-Feb-9 I 

20-Feb-9 I 

2 I -Feb-9 I 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-9 1 

27-Feb-9 1 

28-Feb-91 

Total 

USAF 

Airlift 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

USA 

Airlift 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

4 

5 

6 

4 

5 

5 

5 

4 

5 

4 

5 

3 

0 

6 

6 

6 

6 

5 

6 

7 

6 

6 

5 

5 

6 

7 

6 

7 

6 

S 

4 

5 

3 

5 

6 

183 

USMC 

Airlift Support 

1 

I 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

* Grand Total is the total number of C-12 sorties flown 

by USAF. USA, and USMC on a given day. 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

I 

Total 

1 

1 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

9 

*Grand 

Total 

1 

1 

1 

0 

4 

4 

5 

1 

4 

5 

5 

5 

4 

1 

4 

5 

3 

0 

6 

6 

1 

6 

6 

6 

1 

6 

6 

5 

5 

6 

7 

6 

11 

6 

6 

8 

5 

3 

5 

6 

200 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

35 I 
Table 115 

C-130: USAF, USSOCCENT, Canada, Saudi Arabia, 

UK, France, UAE Sorties by Mission Type 

Date 

17-Jan-91 

18-Jan-91 

19-Jan-91 

20-Jan-91 

21-Jan-91 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-9 1 

24-Jan-9 1 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-91 

27-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-91 

3 1 -Jan-9 I 

I-Feb-91 

2-Feb-91 

3-Feb-9 I 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-91 

7-Feb-91 

9-Feb-91 

10-Feb-9 1 

1 1 -Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-9 1 

14-Feb-91 

IS-Feb-91 

16-Feb-91 

17-Feb-9 I 

18-Feb-91 

19-Feb-91 

21-Feb-91 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-9 1 

27-Feb-9 I 

28-Feb-91 

8-Feb-91 

20-Feb-91 

USAF 

Airlift 

18 

39s 

267 

399 

377 

429 

383 

410 

399 

3 86 

37 1 

392 

480 

204 

288 

32 1 

22 I 

489 

432 

448 

339 

268 

300 

30 I 

277 

305 

31s 

318 

298 

312 

302 

410 

25s 

286 

363 

297 

296 

298 

257 

260 

91 

Total 13.9711 

Airlifl 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

USSOCCENT 

SOF Support 

0 

0 

0 

1 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

4 

1 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

I 

1 

I 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

10 

Total 

4 

1 

0 

1 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

1 

1 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

13 

* Grand Total is the total number of C-130 sorties flown by the USAF, 

US SOF. Canada. Saudi Arabia, UK. France. and UAE on a given day. 

352 
1 0 0 

0 36 

0 0 29 

2 0 32 

0 0 25 

6 49 30 

3 58 40 

1 32 39 

4 37 35 

0 0 36 

UAE 

Airlift 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

1 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

1 

1 

I 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

1 

2 

0 

35 

I 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

18 

0 

0 

0 

*Grand 

Total 

24 

432 

296 

434 

404 

514 

502 

488 

475 

422 

468 

417 

593 

310 

363 

385 

303 

567 

513 

484 

425 

300 

396 

364 

363 

383 

370 

386 

350 

355 

362 

357 

440 

478 

319 

340 

450 

404 

383 

378 

369 

333 

93 

16,852 

Airlift Airlift 

4 5s 

3 40 

11 58 

7 53 

2 38 

4 32 

6 49 

4 31 

0 52 

I 0 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

353 

Airlift Airlift 

38 0 

42 0 

44 0 

45 0 

34 0 

21 0 

27 0 

36 0 

21 0 

34 0 

0 

2 

5s 0 0 

66 0 0 

0 64 0 

6 26 0 

2 31 40 

2 61 0 

1 3s 29 

2 55 0 

21 

0 

23 

0 

21 

20 

4 48 

I1 32 

10 49 

9 3s 

0 37 

0 48 

1 41 

3 22 

0 16 

4 41 

0 70 

0 58 

0 66 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 19 

0 18 

0 2s 

39 28 

38 20 

0 13 

0 18 

30 

0 60 0 

2 0 0 

124 1,606 832 

1151 

0 

2711 
Table 116 

C-160: France Sorties 

by Mission Type 

Date 

18-Jan-9 1 

19-Jan-91 

20-Jan-91 

21-Jan-91 

22-Jan-91 

24-Jan-9 1 

25-Jan-9 1 

26-Jan-91 

27-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-9 1 

30-Jan-91 

31-Jan-91 

1 -Feb-91 

2-Feb-9 1 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-9 1 

7-Feb-91 

9-Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-91 

15-Feb-9 1 

16-Feb-9 1 

17-Feb-91 

18-Feb-9 1 

24-Feb-91 

28-Feb-91 

Total 

Airlift 

21 

26 

30 

20 

22 

16 

23 

18 

23 

18 

15 

19 

14 

20 

25 

23 

18 

14 

22 

21 

24 

28 

17 

26 

22 

21 

26 

1 

9 

582 

Table 117 

(2-21: USAF Sorties 

by Mission Type 

Date Airlift 

18-Jan-9 1 5 

19-Jan-91 0 

22-Jan-9 1 9 

23-Jan-91 5 

24-Jan-9 1 23 

25-Jan-91 0 

26-Jan-91 4 

27-Jan-91 0 

28-Jan-91 7 

29-Jan-91 4 

30-Jan-91 0 

3 1 -Jan-91 0 

1 -Feb-9 1 2 

2-Feb-91 0 

3-Feb-9 1 0 

4-Feb-9 1 0 

7-Feb-9 1 0 

9-Feb-9 1 0 

13-Feb-9 1 0 

15-Feb-91 0 

17-Feb-9 1 0 

18-Feb-91 0 

19-Feb-9 1 0 

20-Feb-9 1 0 

24-Feb-9 1 0 

25-Feb-91 0 

26-Feb-9 1 0 

28-Feb-9 1 0 

Total 59 

Support 

3 

12 

7 

4 

0 

9 

16 

19 

1 

0 

23 

8 

10 

2 

10 

13 

1 

4 

4 

1 

2 

9 

22 

5 

1 

4 

6 

1 

197 

Total 

8 

12 

16 

9 

23 

9 

20 

19 

8 

4 

23 

8 

12 

2 

10 

13 

1 

4 

4 

1 

2 

9 

22 

5 

1 

4 

6 

1 

256 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

354 
Table 118 

BAE-125: Saudi Arabia Sorties by Mission Type 

Date Airlift 

19-Jan-9 1 33 

20-Jan-9 1 37 

21 -Jan-9 1 40 

Total 110 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

Table 119 

G-222: Italy Sorties by Mission Type 

Date Airlift 

26-Jan-9 1 2 

2-Feb-91 2 

3-Feb-9 1 1 

10-Feb-91 2 

17-Feb-9 1 2 

1 8-Feb-9 1 2 

24-Feb-9 1 2 

Total 13 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

355 
Table 120 

B-707: Canada Sorties by Mission Type 

Date 

17-Jan-91 

18-Jan-91 

19-Jan-9 1 

20-Jan-91 

2 1 -Jan-9 1 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-91 

27-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-91 

3 I -Jan-9 1 

2-Feb-91 

6-Feb-9 I 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-91 

9-Feb-91 

10-Feb-91 

1 1 -Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-91 

13-Feb-9 1 

18-Feb-9 1 

19-Feb-9 1 

20-Feb-9 1 

21 -Feb-9 1 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-91 

28-Feb-9 I 

Total 

Airlift 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

2 

1 

15 

0 

0 

2 

2 

0 

2 

5 

1 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

11 

2 

0 

0 

11 

4 

II 

12 

2 

12 

0 

99 

Refuel 

3 

3 

3 

2 

1 

3 

3 

2 

3 

3 

2 

2 

3 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

3 

3 

3 

1 

0 

0 

0 

1 

2 

0 

1 

3 

3 

3 

3 

1 

64 

Total 

3 

3 

3 

2 

1 

3 

5 

4 

4 

18 

2 

2 

5 

4 

0 

2 

5 

1 

2 

3 

5 

3 

1 

0 

11 

2 

1 

2 

11 

5 

14 

15 

5 

15 

1 

163 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

356 
Table 121 

U.S. Civil Reserve Air Fleet: 

Sorties by Mission Type 

Date A1 c I i f t 

17-Jan-91 21 

18-Jan-9 1 19 

19-Ian-91 21 

20-Jan-9 1 23 

2 1 -Ian-9 1 16 

22-Jan-91 30 

23-Ian-91 23 

24-Jan-91 32 

26-Ian-91 22 

28-Ian-91 21 

29-Ian-91 28 

3 I-Jan-91 30 

3-Feb-91 25 

6-Feb-91 25 

7-Feb-91 28 

8-Feb-9 1 29 

9-Feb-91 28 

12-Feb-91 29 

13-Feb-91 24 

14-Feb-9 1 26 

15-Feb-9 I 24 

16-Feb-91 27 

17-Feb-9 1 29 

18-Feb-9 I 34 

19-Feb-9 1 26 

20-Feb-91 28 

2 1 -Feb-9 1 25 

22-Feb-91 23 

23-Feb-91 28 

24-Feb-91 25 

28-Feb-91 25 

Total 800 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

Table 122 

Sorties by Mission Type 

C-141: USAF 

Date Airlift 

17-Ian-91 60 

18-Ian-9 1 54 

19-Jan-91 70 

20-Ian-91 55 

2 1 -Jan-91 58 

22-Jan-91 62 

23-Jan-91 62 

24-Jan-9 1 64 

26-Jan-9 1 48 

28-Jan-91 45 

29-Ian-91 61 

31-Jan-91 58 

3-Feb-9 1 58 

4-Feb-91 1 

6-Feb-91 64 

7-Feb-91 52 

8-Feb-91 71 

9-Feb-91 56 

12-Feb-91 58 

13-Feb-9 1 50 

14-Feb-91 56 

15-Feb-91 40 

16-Feb-91 60 

I 7- Fe b-9 I 50 

18-Feb-9 1 71 

19-Feb-91 70 

20-Feb-9 I 51 

21-Feb-91 46 

22-Feb-91 66 

23-Feb-9 1 48 

24-Feb-91 44 

28-Feb-91 57 

Total 1,766 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

357 
Table 123 

C-5: USAF Sorties 

by Mission Type 

Date 

18-Jan-91 

19-Jan-91 

20-Jan-9 1 

21-Jan-91 

17-Jan-91 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-91 

26-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

3 1 -Jan-gl 

3-Feb-91 

6-Feb-9 1 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-91 

9-Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-91 

13-Feb-9 1 

14-Feb-9 1 

15-Feb-91 

16-Feb-9 1 

17-Feb-9 1 

18-Feb-9 1 

19-Feb-9 1 

20-Feb-91 

2 1 -Feb-9 1 

22-Feb-9 1 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-9 1 

28-Feb-91 

Total 

28-Jan-91 

Airlift 

18 

27 

30 

37 

40 

29 

35 

31 

41 

20 

29 

28 

37 

26 

26 

21 

15 

19 

27 

23 

13 

18 

16 

18 

18 

19 

12 

16 

17 

17 

17 

710 

Table 124 

C-9: USAF Sorties 

by Mission ‘Qpe 

Date 

17-Jan-91 

19-Jan-91 

20-Jan-91 

21 -Jan-91 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

3-Feb-91 

8-Feb-9 1 

9-Feb-9 1 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

28-Feb-9 1 

Total 

18-Jan-91 

26-Jan-91 

Airlift 

3 

8 

12 

2 

5 

5 

4 

2 

2 

2 

5 

2 

1 

3 

4 

4 

64 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

Source: Composite Sonia Database 

358 
Table 125 

Tristar: UK Sorties 

by Mission ‘Qpes 

Date 

19-Jan-91 

20-Jan-91 

21-Jan-91 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-9 I 

27-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-9 I 

3 1 -Jan-9 1 

1 -Feb-9 I 

2-Feb-91 

3-Feb-9 1 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-91 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-9 I 

9-Feb-91 

10-Feb-9 1 

1 I-Feb-91 

12-Feb-91 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-91 

15-Feb-91 

16-Feb-9 1 

17-Feb-91 

18-Feb-9 I 

19-Feb-91 

20-Feb-91 

21-Feb-91 

22-Feb-9 I 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-9 I 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-91 

28-Feb-9 1 

Total 

Refuel 

I 

2 

1 

1 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

1 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

I 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

I 

2 

2 

2 

2 

1 

75 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

Table 126 

VC-10: UK Sorties 

by Mission ‘Qpes 

Date 

17-Jan-91 

18-Jan-9 1 

19-Jan-91 

20-Jan-91 

2 1 -Jan-9 1 

22-Jan-9 1 

23-Jan-9 I 

24-Jan-9 1 

25-Jan-91 

26-Ian-9 1 

27-Jan-91 

28-Ian-91 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-91 

3 1 -Jan-9 1 

I -Feb-9 I 

2-Feb-91 

3-Feb-9 1 

4-Feb-9 1 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-91 

7-Feb-9 I 

8-Feb-9 1 

9-Feb-9 1 

10-Feb-9 I 

1 I-Feb-91 

12-Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-9 I 

IS-Feb-91 

16-Feb-9 1 

17-Feb-9 1 

18-Feb-9 I 

19-Feb-9 I 

20-Feb-9 1 

21-Feb-91 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-9 1 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-91 

28-Feb-91 

Total 

Refuel 

i0 

6 

7 

7 

8 

1 

5 

1 

4 

9 

6 

7 

8 

6 

10 

5 

9 

9 

11 

12 

6 

15 

10 

8 

9 

8 

9 

10 

11 

9 

9 

10 

14 

11 

7 

10 

10 

7 

11 

11 

8 

8 

1 

359 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

359 
Table 127 

EC-135: USAF Sorties 

by Mission Type 

Date c3 

3 1 -Jan-9 1 1 

2-Feb-9 1 1 

5-Feb-91 1 

7-Feb-91 1 

8-Feb-91 1 

9-Feb-91 1 

10-Feb-91 1 

1 1 -Feb-9 1 1 

12-Feb-91 1 

13-Feb-91 1 

14-Feb-91 1 

15-Feb-91 1 

16-Feb-91 1 

17-Feb-9 1 1 

18-Feb-91 1 

19-Feb-91 1 

20-Feb-9 1 1 

22-Feb-91 1 

24-Feb-9 1 1 

25-Feb-91 1 

26-Feb-91 1 

27-Feb-91 2 

28-Feb-91 1 

Total 24 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

Table 128 

Nimrod: UK Sorties 

by Mission Type 

Date 

18-Jan-9 1 

19-Jan-91 

20-Jan-91 

21-Jan-91 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-91 

27-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-91 

31 -Ian-91 

1 -Feb-9 I 

2-Feb-91 

3-Feb-9 1 

4-Feb-9 1 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-91 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-91 

9-Feb-91 

10-Feb-91 

1 1 -Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-9 1 

15-Feb-91 

16-Feb-9 1 

17 -Feb-9 1 

18-Feb-91 

19-Feb-91 

20-Feb-9 1 

21-Feb-91 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-9 1 

25-Feb-9 1 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-91 

Total 

EW Other 

2 2 

2 2 

2 2 

2 2 

2 2 

2 2 

1 2 

2 2 

2 2 

2 2 

2 2 

2 1 

2 1 

2 1 

2 2 

2 2 

3 2 

2 2 

2 1 

1 2 

2 1 

2 2 

2 2 

2 2 

2 1 

2 1 

2 1 

2 1 

2 2 

2 2 

2 2 

2 1 

2 1 

2 1 

2 2 

2 2 

2 1 

2 2 

2 I 

1 1 

2 2 

80 67 

Total 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

3 

4 

4 

4 

4 

3 

3 

3 

4 

4 

5 

4 

3 

3 

3 

4 

4 

4 

3 

3 

3 

3 

4 

4 

4 

3 

3 

3 

4 

4 

3 

4 

3 

2 

4 

147 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

360 
Table 129 

OA-10: USAF Sorties by Mission Type 

Date 

17-Jan-9 I 

18-Jan-9 1 

19-Jan-9 I 

20-Jan-91 

2 1 -Jaw9 1 

22-Jan-9 1 

23-Jan-9 1 

24-Ian-9 1 

25-Ian-91 

26-Ian-91 

27-Ian-91 

28-Jan-91 

29-Ian-91 

30-Ian-91 

3 1 -Ian-9 1 

I-Feb-91 

2-Feb-9 I 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-9 1 

6-Feb-9 1 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-91 

9-Feb-91 

10-Feb-91 

1 I-Feb-91 

12-Feb-91 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-9 1 

15-Feb-91 

16-Feb-9 1 

17-Feb-91 

18-Feb-9 I 

19-Feb-91 

20-Feb-91 

21-Feb-91 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-9 1 

28-Feb-91 

Total 

3-Feb-9 I 

A1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

I 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

I 

*CAS 

24 

8 

18 

2 

8 

16 

I3 

20 

12 

18 

5 

13 

8 

4 

16 

16 

12 

13 

17 

6 

15 

16 

20 

19 

18 

19 

19 

20 

20 

20 

16 

4 

20 

18 

16 

18 

21 

20 

22 

22 

19 

21 

4 

656 

Training 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

Total 

24 

8 

18 

2 

8 

16 

13 

20 

12 

18 

5 

13 

8 

4 

16 

16 

15 

13 

17 

1 

15 

16 

20 

19 

18 

19 

19 

20 

20 

20 

16 

4 

20 

I8 

16 

18 

21 

20 

22 

22 

19 

21 

4 

660 

* These missions were logged as Forward Air Controller 

(FAC) missions but were rolled into an overall CAS category. 

category. 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

361 
Table 130 

OV-10: USMC Sorties by Mission Type 

Date 

17-Jan-9 I 

18-Jan-9 1 

19-Jan-91 

20-Jan-9 1 

21 -Jam9 I 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-91 

25-Jan-9 1 

26-Jon-9 1 

27-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-9 1 

30-Jan-9 I 

3 I-Jan-91 

I-Feb-9 1 

2-Feb-91 

3-Feb-9 1 

4-Feb-9 I 

5-Feb-9 1 

6-Feb-91 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-9 I 

9-Feb-91 

10-Feb-9 I 

1 I-Feb-91 

12-Feb-9 I 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-9 I 

15-Feb-91 

16-Feb-9 I 

17-Feb-91 

19-Feb-91 

18-Feb-9 1 

20-Feb-9 1 

21-Feb-91 

22-Feb-9 1 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-9 1 

28-Feb-91 

Toinl 

'CAS 

8 

10 

3 

4 

0 

4 

4 

6 

5 

7 

5 

7 

7 

21 

13 

14 

16 

13 

13 

12 

12 

9 

12 

12 

12 

12 

13 

13 

II 

12 

13 

11 

10 

13 

6 

10 

12 

10 

10 

10 

10 

6 

0 

411 

SOF 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

I 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

c3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

3 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

2 

4 

11 

13 

14 

14 

3 

I 

70 

Tolal 

8 

10 

3 

4 

0 

4 

4 

6 

5 

7 

5 

7 

7 

21 

13 

15 

16 

14 

13 

12 

12 

10 

15 

12 

12 

12 

14 

13 

11 

12 

13 

11 

10 

13 

8 

12 

16 

21 

23 

24 

24 

9 

1 

482 

* These missions were logged as Forward Air Controller 

(FAC) missions but were rolled into an overall CAS category. 

category. 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

362 
Table 131 

OV-1D: USA Sorties 

by Mission Type 

Date 

18-Jan-91 

19-Ian-91 

20-Jan-91 

21-Jan-91 

22-Ian-9 1 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-9 1 

27-Jan-9 1 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-91 

1 -Feb-9 1 

2-Feb-91 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-9 1 

8-Feb-91 

9-Feb-91 

1 0-Feb-9 1 

1 1 -Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-9 1 

1 3-Feb-9 1 

14-Feb-91 

15-Feb-9 1 

16-Feb-91 

17-Feb-9 1 

1 8-Feb-9 1 

19-Feb-9 1 

20-Feb-9 I 

2 1 -Feb9 1 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-9 1 

24-Feb-9 I 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-91 

28-Feb-9 1 

Total 

31-Jan-91 

Airlift 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

I 

0 

0 

1 

1 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

6 

Recce EW Total 

3 0 3 

4 0 4 

1 1 2 

3 1 4 

2 0 2 

2 0 2\ 

5 0 5 

4 0 4 

3 0 3 

3 0 3 

4 0 4 

4 0 4 

7 0 7 

4 0 4 

2 4 6 

2 0 2 

2 0 2 

2 0 2 

3 0 3 

3 0 3 

3 0 3 

3 0 4 

4 0 5 

4 0 4 

3 0 3 

2 0 2 

5 0 5 

4 0 4 

5 0 5 

2 0 3 

5 0 5 

5 0 5 

5 0 6 

4 0 5 

5 1 6 

9 1 10 

3 0 4 

3 1 4 

8 0 8 

1 0 1 

146 9 161 

Table 132 

P-3: USN Sorties 

by Mission Type 

Date EW SCAP Total 

25-Jan-91 4 5 9 

28-Jan-91 4 0 4 

29-Jan-9 1 5 0 5 

30-Jan-91 5 0 5 

Total 18 5 23 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

Source: Composite Sorties Databas363 
Table 133 

RC-135: USAF Sorties by Mission Type 

Date 

18-Jan-91 

19-Jan-91 

20-Jan-9 1 

2 1 -Jan-9 1 

22-Jan-91 

17-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-91 

27-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-9 1 

31-Jan-91 

I-Feb-91 

2-Feb-91 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-9 I 

5-Feb-9 1 

6-Feb-91 

7-Feb-9 1 

8-Feb-91 

9-Feb-91 

10-Feb-9 1 

1 I -Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-9 1 

15-Feb-91 

16-Feb-9 1 

17-Feb-9 I 

18-Feb-9 1 

19-Feb-9 1 

20-Feb-9 1 

21-Feb-9 1 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb9 I 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-9 1 

28-Feb-9 1 

Total 

28-Jan-9 1 

Recce 

0 

1 

1 

1 

2 

0 

0 

2 

1 

1 

2 

1 

0 

2 

1 

1 

1 

1 

2 

2 

I 

I 

I 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

I 

I 

I 

1 

1 

1 

I 

1 

1 

0 

0 

43 

EW 

0 

4 

4 

5 

4 

4 

4 

5 

5 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

3 

3 

3 

4 

3 

3 

3 

4 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

4 

4 

4 

4 

2 

148 

Total 

6 

5 

5 

6 

6 

4 

4 

7 

6 

5 

6 

5 

4 

6 

5 

4 

4 

4 

6 

5 

4 

4 

5 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

5 

5 

5 

4 

2 

197 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

364 
Date 

17-Jan-9 1 

18-Jan-91 

19-Jan-91 

20-Jan-91 

21-Jan-91 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-9 1 

24-Jan-9 1 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-9 1 

27-Jan-91 

28-Jan-9 1 

29-Jan-9 1 

30-Jan-9 1 

3 1 -Jan-9 1 

1 -Feb-9 1 

2-Feb-9 1 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-9 1 

5-Feb-9 1 

6-Feb-9 1 

7-Feb-91 

Table 134 

RF-4: USAF Sorties by Mission Type 

Recce 

8 

10 

12 

6 

14 

15 

13 

12 

14 

18 

18 

16 

16 

18 

18 

18 

16 

22 

26 

23 

24 

24 

Date 

8-Feb-91 

9-Feb-9 1 

1 O-Feb-91 

1 1 -Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-91 

1 3-Feb-9 1 

14-Feb-9 1 

15-Feb-9 1 

16-Feb-9 1 

17-Feb-9 1 

18-Feb-91 

19-Feb-9 1 

20-Feb-91 

2 1 -Feb-9 1 

22-Feb-9 1 

23-Feb-9 1 

24-Feb-9 1 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-9 1 

27-Feb-9 1 

28-Feb-9 1 

Total 

Recce 

22 

24 

18 

24 

24 

22 

22 

23 

28 

22 

24 

24 

20 

24 

22 

24 

18 

30 

22 

20 

4 

305 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

365 
Table 135 

RF-5: Saudi Arabia Sorties by Mission ‘Qpe 

Date 

21-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-9 1 

27-Jan-9 1 

28-Jan-9 1 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-91 

3 1 -Jan-9 1 

1 -Feb-9 1 

2-Feh-9 1 

3-Feb-9 1 

4-Feb-9 1 

5-Feb-9 1 

6-Feb-9 1 

7-Feb-9 1 

8-Feb-9 1 

Recce 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

4 

6 

6 

4 

4 

2 

4 

4 

2 

2 

Date 

9-Feb-9 1 

1 O-Feb-9 1 

1 1 -Feh-9 1 

12-Feb-9 1 

13-Feh-9 1 

14-Feb-9 1 

15-Feb-9 1 

16-Feb-9 1 

17-Feh-9 1 

1 8-Feh-9 1 

19-Feb-9 1 

20-Feb-9 1 

2 1 -Feh-9 1 

22-Feh-9 1 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feh-9 1 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-9 1 

Total 

Recce 

2 

2 

4 

2 

6 

4 

4 

4 

2 

4 

4 

6 

4 

4 

4 

4 

2 

2 

118 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

366 
Table 136 

RU-21: USA Sorties 

by Mission Type 

Date 

17-Jan-91 

18-Jan-91 

19-Jan-9 1 

21-Jan-91 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jaw9 I 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-91 

27-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

3 1 -Jan-9 1 

1 -Feb-9 I 

2-Feb-91 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-91 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-91 

9-Feb-9 I 

10-Feb-9 I 

I I-Feb-91 

12-Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-91 

15-Feb-91 

16-Feb-9 1 

17-Feb-9 I 

18-Feb-91 

19-Feb-91 

20-Feb-91 

21-Feb-91 

22-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-9 I 

27-Feb-91 

28-Feb-9 I 

Total 

20-Jan-91 

24-Jan-91 

28-Jan-9 I 

30-Jan-91 

23-Feb-91 

EW 

6 

II 

S 

10 

8 

10 

4 

6 

7 

7 

5 

8 

7 

10 

2 

7 

7 

6 

7 

7 

0 

4 

4 

2 

4 

2 

2 

2 

2 

4 

4 

6 

6 

6 

10 

8 

8 

6 

6 

6 

6 

4 

0 

242 

'fable 137 

RV-11): USA Sorties 

by Mission Type 

I)ele 

17-Jnn-91 

IN-Jdn-91 

19-Jdn-91 

20-Ian-91 

22-Jun-91 

23-Jan-9 1 

24-Jun-9 1 

2.5-lun-9 1 

26-Jun-9 1 

27-Jen-91 

28-Jan-9 I 

29-Jdn-9 I 

30-Jdn-9 1 

3 I -Inn-91 

I-Fcb-91 

2-lcb-91 

3-Feb-91 

4-Fcb-91 

5-lcb-91 

8-Feb-91 

9-feb-9 I 

IO-Feb-9 I 

12-Feb--9 I 

I3-FcbVI 

I.(-Feb--UI 

IS-Feb-91 

16-lcb-9 I 

17-Fcb-91 

18-Feb-31 

19-Fcb-91 

20-Feb-91 

21-Feb-91 

22- Fcb-9 I 

23-Feb-', I 

24-Feb-JI 

25- Fcb-9 I 

26Feb-91 

Tolal 

I I -FKb-9 I 

27-Feb-91 

EW 

1 

1 

2 

1 

2 

1 

4 

2 

2 

3 

4 

3 

3 

3 

1 

3 

2 

3 

4 

1 

2 

3 

3 

2 

1 

3 

6 

3 

3 

4 

4 

6 

2 

4 

4 

6 

2 

3 

4 

111 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

3 67 
Table 138 

TR-1: USAF Sorties 

by Mission 'Qpe 

Date 

17-Jan-9 1 

18-Jan-9 I 

19-Jan-91 

20-Jan-91 

21-Jan-91 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-9 I 

27-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-9 I 

30-Jan-91 

31 -Jam91 

I-Feb-91 

2-Feb-9 1 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-9 1 

6-Feb-91 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-9 1 

9-Feb-91 

10-Feb-91 

I I -Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-9 I 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-9 1 

15-Feb-91 

16-Feb-9 I 

17-Feb-91 

IS-Feb-91 

19-Feb-9 I 

20-Feb-9 I 

21-Feb-91 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-9 I 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-91 

To ial 

Wtlier 

3 

2 

3 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

I 

3 

3 

2 

2 

3 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

1 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

3 

2 

2 

3 

89 

* CENTAF logged these missions as Other or 

Supp but Recce missions were actually being flown. 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

Table 139 

U-2: USAF Sorties 

by Mission Qpe 

Date 

17-Jan-91 

18-Jan-91 

19-Jaw91 

20-Jan-91 

2 I -Jaw9 I 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-9 I 

24-Jan-91 

2.5-Jan-91 

26-Jan-9 I 

27-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-9 I 

31-Jan-91 

1 -Feb-9 1 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-91 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-9 1 

9-Feb-91 

2-Feb-91 

6-Feb-91 

10-Feb-9 I 

I 1 -Feb-9 I 

12-Feb-91 

13-Feb-9 I 

14-Feb-91 

1 5-Feb-9 I 

16-Feb-9 I 

17-Feb-91 

19-Feb-91 

20-Feb-91 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-9 I 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-91 

Toial 

18-Feb-9 I 

2 I -Feb-9 1 

27-Feb-9 I 

EW 

1 

I 

I 

1 

1 

I 

1 

1 

I 

I 

I 

I 

I 

1 

I 

1 

I 

1 

1 

I 

1 

1 

I 

I 

I 

1 

I 

1 

I 

I 

I 

I 

1 

1 

1 

1 

I 

1 

I 

0 

I 

1 

41 

Ollier 

2 

I 

I 

I 

I 

1 

I 

3 

0 

3 

3 

2 

3 

3 

2 

3 

2 

0 

4 

2 

I 

3 

3 

5 

4 

3 

4 

3 

3 

5 

I 

I 

4 

4 

2 

4 

4 

4 

3 

4 

2 

3 

108 

Total 

3 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

4 

1 

4 

4 

3 

4 

4 

3 

4 

3 

1 

5 

3 

2 

4 

4 

6 

5 

4 

.5 

4 

4 

6 

2 

2 

5 

5 

3 

5 

5 

5 

4 

4 

3 

4 

149 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

368 
Table 140 

E-2C: USN Sorties by Mission Type 

Date 

17-Jan-91 

18-Jan-91 

19-Jan-91 

20-Jan-91 

21 -Jan-9 I 

22-Jan-91 

23-Ian-91 

24-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-9 1 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-9 1 

30-Jan-91 

31-Jan-91 

I-Feb-91 

2-Feb-91 

3-Feb-9 1 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-9 1 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-9 1 

9-Feb-91 

10-Feb-9 I 

I I-Feb-91 

12-Feb-9 I 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-9 1 

15-Feb-91 

16-Feb-9 1 

17-Feb-91 

18-Feb-91 

19-Feb-91 

20-Feb-91 

21-Feb-91 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-9 1 

24-Feb-9 I 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-9 1 

27-Feb-91 

28-Feb-9 1 

Total 

27-Jan-9 I 

c3 

36 

31 

28 

22 

26 

30 

24 

30 

30 

27 

30 

35 

21 

27 

26 

30 

25 

25 

24 

25 

23 

24 

24 

19 

23 

21 

30 

23 

23 

22 

23 

23 

26 

26 

25 

29 

27 

24 

26 

29 

35 

32 

25 

1,140 

Other 

2 

I 

1 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

1 

1 

0 

1 

0 

1 

0 

2 

2 

2 

I 

3 

2 

3 

0 

I 

2 

0 

I 

2 

1 

0 

0 

I 

1 

0 

0 

2 

0 

I 

2 

2 

I 

I 

1 

43 

Total 

38 

32 

29 

22 

26 

30 

25 

30 

31 

28 

30 

36 

21 

28 

26 

32 

27 

27 

25 

28 

25 

21 

24 

20 

25 

21 

31 

25 

24 

22 

23 

24 

21 

26 

25 

31 

21 

25 

28 

31 

36 

33 

26 

1,183 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

369 
Table 141 

E-3: USAF and Saudi Arabia Sorties by Mission Type 

Date USAFC3 

17-Jan-91 

18-Jan-91 

19-Jan-9 1 

20-Jan-91 

2 I -Jan-91 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-91 

25-Ian-91 

26-Jan-9 1 

27-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-9 I 

I -Feb9 I 

2-Feb9I 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb91 

7-Feb91 

8-Feb91 

9-Feb-9 I 

10-Feb-91 

1 I-Feb-91 

12-Feb-91 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-9 I 

IS-Feb-9 I 

16-Feb-91 

17-Feb-91 

18-Feb-9 1 

I 9-Feb-9 1 

20-Feb-91 

21 -Feb-9 I 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-9 1 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-91 

28-Feb-9 I 

TOTAL 

3 1 -Jan-9 1 

12 

9 

10 

10 

10 

9 

9 

9 

10 

9 

9 

7 

9 

9 

9 

9 

10 

9 

10 

9 

8 

8 

9 :1 

i 8 

9; :I 

71 

9 

9 

10 

8 

9 

9 

9 

10 

10 

10 

11 

0 

379 

Saudi Arabia 

*Refuel 

9 

3 

4 

5 

5 

5 

7 

6 

5 

S 

5 

7 

5 

5 

6 

6 

6 

6 

5 

S 

5 

5 

5 

6 

5 

5 

4 

5 

5 

5 

5 

4 

4 

5 

5 

5 

5 

4 

5 

5 

5 

5 

1 

218 

c3 

3 

1 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

3 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

0 

85 

61 

71 7 

7 

7 

6 

6 

7 

7 

7 

7 

6 

7 

7 

7 

7 

1 

303 

**Grand 

Total 

24 

13 

16 

17 

17 

16 

18 

17 

17 

16 

16 

16 

16 

16 

18 

17 

18 

17 

17 

16 

15 

15 

15 

16 

16 

15 

14 

15 

16 

14 

14 

15 

15 

17 

15 

16 

16 

15 

17 

17 

17 

18 

1 

68 2 

* Primary function of the E-3 is C3. however, some sorties were reported 

as Refueling missions. 

** Grand Total is the total number of E-3 sorties flown by USAF and 

Saudi Arabia on a given day. 

370 Source: Cornposile Sorties Database 
Date 

18-Jan-91 

19-Jan-91 

20-Jan-91 

2 1 -Jan-9 I 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-9 1 

25-Ian-91 

26-Jan-91 

27-Ian-9 1 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-91 

31-Jan-91 

I-Feb-91 

2-Feb-91 

3-Feb-9 1 

4-Feb-9 1 

5-Feb-9 1 

6-Feb-91 

28-Jan-9 1 

Table 142 

E-8: USAF Sorties by Mission Type 

c3 

1 

1 

I 

1 

I 

I 

1 

1 

I 

I 

1 

1 

I 

I 

I 

I 

1 

1 

1 

1 

Date 

7-Feb-9 1 

8-Feb-91 

9-Feb-91 

10-Feb-91 

I I -Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-91 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-91 

15-Feb-9 1 

16-Feb-9 1 

17-Feb-9 I 

18-Feb-9 1 

19-Feb-9 1 

20-Feb-91 

21-Feb-91 

22-Feb-9 I 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-9 1 

25-Feb-9 1 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-9 1 

Total 

c3 

i 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

2 

1 

1 

42 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

37 1 
Date 

17-Jan-91 

18-Jan-9 1 

19-Jan-91 

20-Jan-91 

2 1-Jan-91 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-91 

27-Jan4 I 

28-Jan-9 I 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-91 

31-Jan-91 

I-Feb-9 1 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-91 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-91 

9-Feb-9 1 

10-Feb-91 

1 1 -Feb-9 1 

2-Frb-91 

OCA 

24 

19 

20 

12 

16 

18 

14 

18 

17 

10 

I2 

22 

II 

16 

16 

13 

II 

I1 

17 

22 

19 

28 

22 

20 

23 

26 

RW32 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

I 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

1 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

Support 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

I 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Table 143 

EA-6B: USN and USMC Sorties 

by Mission Type 

USN 

EW 

18 

6 

1 

9 

4 

I 

4 

5 

0 

5 

4 

0 

6 

4 

5 

10 

5 

6 

4 

4 

3 

1 

I 

2 

1 

0 

Training 

1 

2 

0 

1 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

Other 

1 

4 

1 

2 

1 

2 

0 

1 

4 

3 

3 

4 

0 

0 

4 

2 

0 

1 

1 

0 

0 

2 

1 

1 

0 

2 

Total 

44 

31 

22 

24 

21 

22 

18 

25 

21 

I8 

20 

26 

17 

21 

25 

25 

I6 

21 

23 

26 

22 

31 

24 

23 

24 

31 

OCA 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

support 

0 

0 

0 

2 

I 

8 

8 

9 

6 

16 

16 

14 

9 

9 

7 

9 

6 

11 

7 

9 

4 

6 

10 

1 

2 

2 

E
Date 

12-Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-9 1 

15-Feb-9 1 

16-Feb-91 

17-Feb-9 1 

18-Feb-9 I 

19-Feb-9 1 

20-Feb-91 

21-Feb-91 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-9 1 

25-Feb-9 1 

26-Feb-9 1 

27-Feb-9 1 

28-Feb-9 1 

Total 

OCA 

20 

21 

24 

30 

20 

19 

31 

31 

23 

21 

27 

23 

17 

26 

31 

30 

I5 

866 

RKce 

2 

2 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

2 

2 

0 

17 

support 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

Table 143 (cont’d) 

EA-6B: USN and USMC Sorties 

by Mission Type 

USN 

EW 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

5 

4 

10 

7 

1 

2 

2 

5 

145 

Training 

2 

0 

I 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

1 

1 

16 

Other 

1 

1 

1 

3 

1 

0 

1 

0 

0 

3 

3 

2 

1 

8 

8 

7 

1 

81 

Total 

25 

24 

26 

33 

21 

21 

32 

31 

24 

29 

34 

35 

25 

36 

45 

42 

22 

1,126 

Grnnd Toral is the lotnl number of EAdR sorties flown by USN nnd USMC on n given dny. 

OCA 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

USMC 

Support EW 

1 

0 

3 

1 

4 

2 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

186 31

Source: Co

w 

4 

w 
Table 144 

EC-130: USAF and USSOCCENT Sorties by Mission Type 

5 

1 

2 

4 

2 

3 

4 

4 

4 

4 

3 

4 

4 

4 

4 

Date 

17-Ian-91 

18-Jan-91 

19-Ian-91 

20-Ian-91 

21 -Ian-9 1 

22-Ian-91 

23-Ian-91 

24-Ian-91 

25-Ian-91 

26-Ian-91 

27-Jan-91 

28-Ian-91 

29-Ian-91 

30-Jan-91 

3 1 -Ian-91 

1 -Feb-9 1 

2-Feb-91 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-9 1 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-9 1 

7-Feb-9 I 

8-Feb-9 1 

9-Feb-91 

10-Feb-91 

1 1 -Feb-9 I 

12-Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-9 1 

15-Feb-9 1 

16Feb-91 

17-Feb-9 I 

18-Feb-9 1 

19-Feb-9 I 

20-Feb-91 

2 1 -Feb-9 1 

22-Feb-9 1 

23-Feb-9 1 

24-Feb-9 1 

25-Feb-91 

2CFeb-9 1 

27-Feb-91 

28-Feb-91 

Total 

20 

15 

14 

15 

12 

15 

16 

15 

14 

16 

13 

15 

14 

13 

14 

USAF 

EW C3 Other 

8 4 0 

11 4 0 

9 5 0 

7 5 0 

7 4 0 

6 4 0 

8 4 0 

8 4 0 

8 3 0 

6 4 0 

8 4 0 

6 4 0 

7 4 0 

6 4 0 

6 3 0 

7 3 0 

7 3 0 

6 3 0 

7 3 0 

7 3 0 

5 3 0 

6 4 0 

7 4 I 

7 3 2 

7 3 0 

6 4 0 

7 3 2 

6 3 0 

6 3 0 

5 3 0 

6 3 0 

8 3 0 

5 3 1 

7 4 0 

7 4 0 

7 3 1 

6 3 0 

6 6 0 

6 6 0 

6 6 0 

7 6 0 

5 4 0 

I 0 0 

284 159 7 

4 

3 

5 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

Total 

12 

15 

14 

12 

II 

10 

12 

12 

11 

10 

12 

10 

11 

10 

9 

10 

10 

9 

10 

10 

8 

10 

12 

12 

10 

10 

12 

9 

9 

8 

9 

11 

9 

11 

11 

I1 

9 

12 

I2 

12 

13 

9 

1 

450 

13 

13 

15 

12 

14 

16 

16 

14 

14 

16 

13 

SOF 

0 

0 

0 

0 

I 

1 

1 

0 

2 

2 

2 

1 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

1 

1 

1 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

1 

68 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

USSOCCENT 

EW Other 

0 0 

3 2 

1 0 

2 0 

3 0 

1 0 

2 0 

4 0 

2 0 

2 0 

2 0 

2 0 

2 0 

2 0 

2 0 

2 0 

2 0 

2 0 

1 0 

3 0 

2 0 

2 0 

2 0 

2 0 

2 0 

2 0 

2 0 

2 1 

1 0 

1 0 

2 0 

2 0 

2 0 

2 0 

2 0 

2 0 

2 0 

2 0 

2 0 

2 0 

2 0 

2 0 

2 0 

84 3 

13 

15 

13 

15 

15 

15 

13 

16 

* Grand Total is the total number of EC-130 sorties flown by USAF and USSOCCENT on B given day. 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

374 
Table 145 

EF-111: USAF Sorties 

by Mission Type 

Date 

17-Ian-91 

18-Ian-9 1 

19-Ian-91 

20-Ian-9 1 

21-Ian-91 

22-Ian-91 

23-Jan-91 

24-Ian-91 

25-Ian-9 1 

26-Ian-9 1 

27-Ian-91 

28-Ian-91 

29-Ian-9 1 

30-Ian-9 1 

3 I-Ian-9 1 

I-Feb-9 1 

2-Feb-91 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-9 1 

7-Feb-9 I 

8-Feb-91 

9-Feb-91 

10-Feb-9 1 

1 I-Feb-91 

12-Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-91 

15-Feb-9 I 

16-Feb-91 

17-Feb-9 1 

18-Feb-9 1 

19-Feb-9 I 

20-Feb-9 I 

21-Feb-91 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb91 

27-Feb-91 

Total 

EW 

29 

36 

29 

24 

22 

28 

27 

26 

24 

26 

26 

28 

22 

25 

24 

28 

30 

22 

31 

31 

22 

23 

29 

27 

27 

23 

27 

27 

20 

20 

21 

28 

24 

26 

26 

23 

30 

33 

29 

27 

26 

29 

1,105 

Table 146 

RC-12: USA Sorties 

by Mission Type 

Date 

17-Jan-91 

18-Ian-9 I 

19-Ian-91 

24-Ian-9 1 

25-Ian-91 

26-Ian-91 

27-Ian-9 I 

28-Ian-91 

30-Jan-91 

31-Ian-91 

1 -Feb-9 1 

2-Feb-9 1 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-9 1 

5-Feb-9 1 

8-Feb-91 

9-Feb-9 I 

10-Feb-9 1 

1 1 -Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-9 I 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-91 

15-Feb-9 1 

16-Feb-91 

17-Feb-91 

18-Feb-91 

19-Feb-9 1 

20-Feb-91 

21-Feb-91 

22-Feb-9 1 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-9 1 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-91 

28-Feb-91 

Total 

Airlift 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

1 

0 

1 

0 

I 

0 

0 

0 

1 

1 

1 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

9 

Recce 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

EW Total 

1 1 

5 5 

4 4 

5 6 

5 5 

4 4 

4 4 

1 1 

4 4 

4 4 

4 4 

4 5 

6 6 

4 4 

2 2 

6 6 

4 4 

7 7 

5 6 

2 3 

7 7 

8 9 

9 9 

8 9 

7 7 

7 I 

11 11 

It 12 

11 12 

7 8 

8 8 

7 8 

5 5 

7 1 

I1 I1 

1 1 

206 216 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

375 
Table 147 

AC-130: USSOCCENT Sorties by Mission Type 

Date 

17-Ian-91 

18-Jan-91 

20-Jan-9 1 

2 1 -Jaw9 1 

22-Jan-9 I 

24-Jan-9 I 

25-Jan-91 

19-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

26-Jan-91 

27-JUI-91 

28-Jan-9 1 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-91 

31-Jan-91 

1 -Feb-9 1 

2-Feb-91 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-9 1 

7-Feb-9 I 

8-Feb-91 

9-Feb-91 

10-Feb-91 

I I-Feb91 

12-Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-91 

15-Feb-91 

16-Feb-91 

17-Feb-9 1 

18-Feb-91 

19-Feb-91 

20-Feb91 

2 1 -Feb-9 1 

22-Feb-9 1 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-9 1 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-91 

28-Feb-91 

Total 

A1 CAS Training 

0 1 0 

3 0 0 

2 1 0 

2 0 0 

2 0 0 

0 1 0 

0 2 0 

0 2 0 

2 0 0 

2 0 0 

1 0 0 

I 0 0 

1 0 0 

1 2 0 

1 0 0 

2 0 0 

1 0 0 

1 0 0 

1 0 3 

1 1 0 

1 0 0 

I 0 0 

1 0 0 

I 0 0 

0 0 0 

0 0 0 

0 0 0 

0 0 0 

0 0 0 

2 0 0 

0 0 0 

0 0 0 

0 2 0 

0 0 0 

0 0 0 

0 0 0 

0 2 0 

0 3 0 

0 3 0 

0 3 0 

0 4 0 

0 4 0 

0 0 0 

30 31 3 

Other 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

4 

1 

4 

5 

2 

I 

2 

3 

2 

3 

3 

3 

2 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

40 

Total 

i 

3 

3 

2 

2 

1 

2 

2 

2 

2 

1 

1 

1 

3 

1 

2 

1 

1 

4 

2 

1 

1 

1 

5 

4 

1 

4 

5 

2 

3 

2 

3 

4 

3 

3 

3 

4 

3 

3 

4 

4 

4 

0 

104 

Soum: Composite Sorties Databnse 

376 
Table 148 

HC-130: USSOCCENT Sorties by Mission Type 

Date 

16-Jan-91 

17Jan-9 1 

19-Jan-91 

20-Jan-9 1 

21-Jan-91 

22-Jan-9 1 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-9 1 

27-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-9 I 

30-Jan-9 1 

3 1 -Jan-9 1 

I-Feb-91 

2-Feb-91 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-9 1 

5-Feb-9 1 

6-Feb-91 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-91 

9-Feb-9 1 

10-Feb-9 1 

1 1 -Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-9 1 

14-Feb-91 

15-Feb-9 I 

16-Feb-91 

17-Feb-9 1 

18-Feb-91 

19-Feb-91 

21-Feb-91 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-9 1 

27-Feb-91 

28-Feb-91 

TOM 

Refuel SOF 

0 2 

0 2 

1 0 

1 1 

1 1 

2 1 

1 1 

2 1 

2 1 

3 2 

2 1 

1 1 

2 1 

1 1 

2 1 

4 2 

1 3 

0 1 

1 2 

1 1 

0 2 

0 1 

2 2 

1 1 

1 1 

1 2 

I 1 

I 1 

2 3 

2 0 

1 2 

0 0 

1 1 

3 1 

2 1 

2 0 

0 1 

I 0 

4 2 

1 1 

54 49 

Support 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

Training 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

I 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

Other Total 

0 2 

0 2 

0 1 

0 2 

0 2 

0 3 

0 2 

0 3 

0 3 

0 5 

0 3 

0 2 

0 3 

0 2 

0 3 

0 6 

0 4 

0 1 

0 4 

0 2 

0 2 

0 1 

0 4 

0 2 

0 2 

0 3 

0 2 

0 2 

0 5 

0 2 

2 6 

0 0 

0 2 

0 4 

0 3 

0 2 

0 1 

0 1 

0 6 

0 2 

2 107 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

377 
Table 149 

MC-130: USSOCCENT Sorties by Mission Type 

Date 

16-Jan-91 

17-Jan-91 

19-Jan-91 

20-Jan-91 

21-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-9 1 

27-Jan-91 

28-Jan-9 1 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-91 

3 I-Jan-91 

I-Feb-91 

2-Feb-91 

3-Feb-9 I 

6-Feb-9 1 

7-Feb-91 

9-Feb-9 1 

10-Feb-91 

1 1 -Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-91 

15-Feb-91 

17-Feb-9 1 

19-Feb-91 

20-Feb-91 

21-Feb-91 

22-Feb-91 

27-Feb-91 

Total 

A1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

Refuel 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

SOF 

3 

0 

0 

6 

1 

2 

2 

1 

3 

3 

0 

2 

3 

2 

1 

I 

1 

0 

2 

1 

1 

0 

0 

0 

3 

2 

1 

4 

I 

1 

47 

Support 

0 

0 

1 

0 

I 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

1 

0 

0 

1 

0 

1 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

11 

Training 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

I 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

0 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

2 

0 

0 

1 

0 

10 

Other 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

2 

1 

1 

3 

2 

1 

0 

1 

0 

12 

Total 

3 

1 

1 

6 

2 

2 

2 

1 

4 

4 

2 

2 

3 

4 

1 

5 

3 

1 

2 

2 

2 

4 

1 

2 

6 

6 

2 

4 

5 

1 

84 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

378 
Table 150 

HH-3/3E: USSOCCENT Sorties by Mission Qpe 

Date 

16-Ian-91 

18-Inn-91 

19-Jan-9 1 

20-Ian-9 1 

23-Ian-91 

24-Jan-91 

25-Ian-91 

26-Ian-91 

1 -Feb-9 1 

2-Feb-91 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-9 1 

6-Feb-91 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-9 1 

9-Feb-91 

10-Feb-91 

11-Feb91 

12-Feb-9 I 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb9 I 

IS-Feb-91 

16-Feb-9 1 

17-Feb-91 

18-Feb-9 1 

19-Feb-91 

20-Feb-91 

22-Feb-9 1 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-9 I 

28-Feb-91 

Total 

27-JM-91 

Airlift 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

1 

3 

1 

I 

2 

10 

SOF Support 

0 0 

2 0 

2 0 

1 0 

2 0 

2 0 

1 0 

2 0 

2 0 

3 0 

6 0 

1 0 

1 6 

2 4 

0 2 

2 2 

2 4 

7 0 

6 0 

8 0 

2 0 

4 0 

6 0 

3 0 

8 0 

0 0 

2 0 

3 0 

2 0 

2 0 

4 0 

4 0 

3 0 

2 0 

3 0 

3 0 

103 18 

Training 

2 

2 

0 

3 

0 

0 

0 

2 

2 

0 

0 

0 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

2 

2 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

33 

Other 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

1 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

11 

Total 

2 

4 

2 

4 

2 

3 

1 

4 

4 

3 

7 

2 

13 

6 

2 

4 

6 

7 

6 

9 

2 

5 

8 

3 

8 

6 

4 

7 

8 

4 

6 

5 

6 

3 

4 

5 

175 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

379 
nible 151 

MH-3: USSOCCENT Sorties by Mission Type 

Date 

20-Jan-9 1 

22-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

27-Jan-9 1 

28-Jan-91 

19-Feb-91 

Total 

SOF 

0 

1 

2 

3 

3 

2 

2 

1 

14 

Support 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

Training 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

Total 

4 

1 

2 

3 

3 

3 

2 

1 

19 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

lhble 152 

CH-47 USSOCCENT Sorties by Mission Type 

Date 

19-Jan-91 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-9 1 

3 I-Jan-91 

4-Feb-9 1 

2 1 -Feb-9 1 

Total 

18-Jan-91 

30-Jan-91 

Airlift SOF 

0 0 

0 0 

2 0 

2 0 

1 0 

0 1 

1 0 

0 2 

6 3 

Support 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

Other 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

Total 

1 

4 

2 

2 

1 

1 

1 

2 

14 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

380 
Table 153 

MH-53: USSOCCOM Sorties by Mission Type 

Date 

18-Jan-91 

19-Jan-9 I 

20-Jan-91 

2 I -Jam9 1 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-9 I 

27-Jan-91 

28-Jan-9 1 

29-Jan-91 

30411-9 1 

3 I -Jam9 1 

1 -Feb-9 1 

2-Feb-9 1 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-9 1 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-91 

9-Feb-9 1 

10-Feb-9 I 

1 I-Feb-91 

12-Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-9 I 

15-Feb-9 1 

16-Feb-9 1 

17-Feb-91 

18-Feb-9 1 

19-Feb-91 

20-Feb-91 

21-Feb-9 1 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-9 I 

24-Feb-9 1 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-9 I 

28-Feb-9 1 

Total 

24-Jan-9 I 

SOF 

8 

2 

9 

9 

9 

8 

10 

4 

7 

8 

6 

4 

4 

6 

6 

0 

I 

1 

6 

0 

2 

3 

4 

4 

6 

8 

4 

2 

4 

5 

5 

3 

5 

5 

5 

6 

14 

12 

3 

5 

7 

17 

237 

Support 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

I 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

5 

rralnlng 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

3 

4 

3 

2 

1 

1 

I 

1 

0 

0 

3 

1 

I 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

24 

Other 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

1 

1 

0 

2 

0 

1 

2 

2 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

16 

Total 

8 

2 

11 

9 

9 

8 

10 

4 

7 

8 

6 

4 

4 

6 

8 

0 

3 

5 

12 

3 

4 

4 

5 

5 

7 

8 

6 

6 

6 

6 

7 

3 

7 

7 

7 

9 

14 

12 

3 

5 

7 

17 

282 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

381 
Table 154 

HH-60: USSOCCENT Sorties by Mission Qpe 

Date 

22-Jan-9 1 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-9 1 

25-Jan-9 1 

27-Jan-91 

13-Feb-9 1 

Total 

SOF 

1 

I 

2 

0 

1 

2 

7 

Support 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

Training 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

Total 

1 

1 

2 

2 

1 

2 

9 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

Table 155 

UH-60: USSOCCENT Sorties by Mission Type 

Date 

7-Feb-9 1 

8-Feb-9 1 

1 O-Feb-9 1 

1 1 -Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-91 

15-Feb-91 

Total 

SOF 

2 

2 

I 

1 

1 

2 

1 

10 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

382 
Table 156 

MH-60: USSOCCENT Sorties by Mission vpe 

Date 

16-Jan-9 1 

17-Jan-9 1 

18-Jan-9 1 

21-Jan-91 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-91 

25-Jan-9 1 

26-Jan-91 

27-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-91 

31-Jan-91 

1 -Feb-9 1 

2-Feb-9 I 

3-Feb-9 I 

4-Feb-9 I 

5-Feb-9 1 

6-Feb-9 1 

7-Feb-9 1 

8-Feb-91 

9-Feb-9 I 

10-Feb-91 

1 I -Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-9 1 

14-Feb-91 

15-Feb-91 

16-Feb-9 1 

17-Feb-9 1 

18-Feb-91 

19-Feb-9 I 

20-Feb-9 1 

21 -Feb-9 1 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-9 1 

26-Feb-9 1 

27-Feb-91 

28-Feb-91 

Total 

20-Jan-9 1 

Airlift 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

Recce 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

SOF 

6 

8 

4 

7 

3 

5 

9 

8 

9 

4 

5 

1 

4 

4 

7 

5 

5 

4 

6 

7 

4 

9 

10 

4 

8 

8 

8 

9 

6 

8 

8 

5 

6 

8 

8 

8 

4 

12 

8 

2 

4 

4 

262 

Support 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

1 

1 

1 

I 

2 

I 

0 

I 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

I 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

16 

Other 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

I 

1 

0 

0 

0 

2 

Total 

6 

8 

4 

7 

3 

5 

9 

8 

9 

4 

5 

3 

5 

4 

8 

6 

6 

5 

8 

8 

4 

10 

10 

4 

8 

8 

8 

9 

6 

8 

8 

6 

8 

10 

'8 

8 

4 

13 

9 

2 

8 

4 

284 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

383 
Table 157 

C-29: USAF Sorties 

by Mission ‘Qpe 

Date 

3-Feb-9 1 

4-Feb-91 

21-Feb-91 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-9 1 

28-Feb-91 

Total 

Airlift 

4 

3 

1 

1 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

1 

20 

Source: Composite Sorties 

Table 158 

CC 144: Canada Sorties 

by Mission Qpe 

Date 

25-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

3 I-Jan-91 

2-Feb-91 

4-Feb-91 

8-Feb-91 

9-Feb-91 

10-Feb-9 1 

1 1 -Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-91 

14-Feb-91 

16-Feb-9 1 

17-Feb-91 

19-Feb-9 1 

23-Feb-91 

28-Feb-91 

Total 

Airlift 

4 

2 

5 

2 

3 

2 

3 

5 

4 

4 

2 

4 

3 

3 

4 

4 

54 

Source: Composite Sorties 

3 84 
Table 159 

C-212: UAE Sorties 

by Mission Type 

Table 161 

BNIS: UK Sorties 

by Mission Type 

Date Airlift 

30-Jan-91 2 

3 1-Jan-91 2 

1 -Feb-9 1 2 

2-Feb-9 1 2 

3-Feb-91 2 

Total 10 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

Table 160 

BN2T UK Sorties 

by Mission Type 

Date Airlift 

1 1 -Feb:91 35 

Total 35 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

Date 

6-Feb-91 

7-Feb-91 

9-Feb-91 

1 1 -Feb-91 

12-Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-9 1 

15-Feb-9 1 

16-Feb-91 

17-Feb-9 1 

18-Feb-91 

19-Feb-91 

20-Feb-9 1 

21 -Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-91 

27-Feb-9 1 

28-Feb-91 

Total 

Airlift 

31 

34 

31 

0 

24 

26 

23 

37 

33 

16 

37 

50 

28 

25 

51 

35 

36 

0 

517 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

385 
Table 162 

H-212: Saudi Arabia and Bahrain Sorties by Mission Type 

25-Jan-91 0 

26-Jan-9 1 43 

5-Feb-9 1 70 

Total 113 

Saudi 

Arabia 

4 I 5 5 

0 0 0 43 

0 0 0 70 

4 1 5 118 

Bahrain +Grand 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

Table 163 

TLAM: USN Sorties by Mission Type 

AT0 Date A1 

17-Jan-9 1 I22 

18-Jan-9 1 58 

19-Jan-91 32 

20-Ian-91 8 

22-Jan-91 8 

24-Jan-9 1 6 

25-Jan-9 1 11 

26-Jan-9 1 I 

28-Ian-9 1 2 

29-Jan-9 1 3 

3 1 -Jan-9 1 19 

I-Feb-91 6 

Total 282 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

386 
Coalition Sortie Cancellations 

and Air Aborts During Desert Storm 

The following tables provide a daily list of the number of sortie 

cancellations by reason and air aborts for U.S. Air Force (USAF), U.S. 

Marine Corps (USMC), U.S. Special Operations, Central Command 

USSOCCENT, France, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Canada, Italy, Kuwait, Qatar, 

United Arab Emirates (UAE), and United Kingdom (uK). Numbers for 

U.S. Navy (USN) sortie cancellation reasons are not included since this 

information was not tracked closely by CENTAF. The data were extracted 

from the GWAPS Composite Sorties Database on the basis of information 

compiled in the Unit Sorties Database, Maj Roy Lee, 507th TACCS/DOO, 

March 1991. Reasons for sortie cancellations were not tracked for all 

sorties. By comparing the number of cancellation reasons given against 

the total number of sorties not flown, it is estimated that the following 

categorizations of sortie cancellations represent approximately only 17% 

of a11 sortie cancellations prior to takeoff. We cannot determine the 

reasons for cancellation of the remaining 83% of sorties not flown. 

Reasons for cancellations (occurring before the aircraft ever left the 

ground) were grouped into six main areas. HeadquarterdAir Tasking 

Order cancellations (HQIATO Cancelled) include sorties that were canceled by the Tactical Air Control Center and those that were canceled because of a problem with the ATO. Examples would include target changes, a situation where part of a package was ready but no tankers were 

available, mismatches on strike packages, or airspace saturation. Operations cancellations (OPS Cancelled) include sorties canceled by the unit 

for various reasons such as no wild weasels available or the Fire Support 

Coordination Line (FSCL) was moved. Sorties were also canceled due to 

maintenance problems (Maint Cancelled) i.e., problems with the weapons 

systems, hydraulics, or communications, tankers unavailable for refueling, 

or backups for ground refueling. Maintenance cancellations also include 

those sorties termed sympathetic cancellations in which one aircraft 

canceled its mission due to difficulties thereby causing other aircraft in 

the package to cancel their mission(s). 

Sortie cancellations because of weather (Weather Cancelled) include 

situations where the weather surrounding a takeoff point or target area 

rendered weapon systems non-effective or unsafe to fly. Other cancella387 
tions (Other Cancelled) were simply reported as “other;” and sortie 

cancelled for unknown reasons as Unknown Cancelled. 

Air Aborts, which refer to cancellations after takeoff, were broken 

out separately. These include sorties aborted in-flight due to communications problems, maintenance problems, weather (e.g., target could not be 

seen because of weather in the area), missed targets, weapons (e.g., 

unable to drop weapons at the target area), inability to take on fuel, or 

no tanker at the rendezvous point. 

Reliability data for specific aircraft types may be found in Table 192. 

388 
Table 164 

USAF: Sortie Cancellations and Air Aborts by Day 

HQ/ATO OPS Maint Weather Other Unknown Total 

Date Canceled Canceled Canceled Canceled Canceled Canceled Canceled Ab

17-Jan-91 

18-Jan-91 

20-Jan-9 1 

2 I-Jan-9 1 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-91 

27-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-9 1 

30-Jan-9 I 

3 I-Jan-91 

1-Feb-91 

2-Feb-91 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-9 1 

5-Feb-91 

6-Febdl 

7-Feb-9 1 

8-Feb-9 1 

9-Feb-9 1 

10-Feb-9 1 

19-Jan-91 

5 

7 

40 

97 

74 

19 

3 

2 

70 

2 

12 

48 

29 

131 

18 

4 

6 

60 

54 

15 

12 

9 

43 

18 

8 

5 

2 

1 

85 

6 

10 

0 

40 

25 

22 

0 

4 

3 

25 

3 

16 

14 

3 

14 

I5 

21 

7 

0 

6 

6 

7 

7 

7 

13 

12 

8 

I5 

11 

4 

9 

7 

If 

16 

5 

8 

10 

2 

4 

8 

8 

4 

5 

5 

10 

6 

2 

30 

188 

177 

84 

17 

7 

0 

1 

4 

38 

0 

12 

1 

0 

0 

20 

0 

4 

0 

1 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

1 

3 

6 

1 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

6 

10 

0 

0 

5 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

4 

9 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

1 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

21 

50 

246 

371 

179 

60 

26 

53 

101 

37 

57 

63 

60 

170 

31 

32 

48 

77 

80 

38 

43 

22 

48 

34 

20 
Date 

1 I-Feb-91 

12-Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-9 1 

14-Feb-9 1 

15-Feb-91 

16-Feb-9 1 

17-Feb-9 1 

18-Feb-9 1 

19-Feb-9 1 

20-Feb-9 1 

21 -Feb-91 

22-Feb-9 1 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-9 1 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-9 1 

27-Feb-9 1 

28-Feb-91 

Total 

HQ/ATO 

Canceled 

0 

13 

8 

20 

13 

27 

17 

17 

9 

6 

15 

8 

5 

10 

42 

32 

9 

12 

1,049 

Table 164 (cont’d) 

USAF: Sortie Cancellations and Air Aborts by Day 

OPS Maint 

Canceled Canceled 

4 7 

26 4 

16 5 

32 13 

0 5 

3 9 

0 0 

4 5 

14 4 

104 6 

13 12 

5 9 

3 5 

7 2 

6 3 

16 6 

45 6 

0 0 

631 303 

Weather 

Canceled 

28 

1 

0 

0 

0 

14 

169 

0 

28 

138 

12 

0 

0 

8 

76 

37 

0 

0 

1,098 

Other 

Canceled 

2 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

42 

Unknown 

Canceled 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

31 

Total 

Canceled 

41 

44 

30 

65 

20 

53 

188 

26 

55 

254 

52 

22 

14 

27 

127 

91 

60 

12 

3,154 

A

Ab

Source: Co
Date 

19-Jan-91 

20-Jan-9 1 

2 I-Jan-9 1 

22-Jan-9 1 

23-Jan-9 1 

24-Jan-91 

25-Jan-9 1 

27-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-9 1 

30-Jan-9 I 

31-Jan-91 

I-Feb-91 

2-Feb-9 I 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-91 

6Feb-91 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-91 

9-Feb-91 

10-Feb-9 1 

18-Jan-91 

26-Jan-91 

Total 

32 

18 

2 

52 

88 

10 

24 

132 

35 

28 

26 

8 

17 

47 

53 

31 

44 

55 

HQ/ATO 

Cancelled 

3 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

16 

42 

4 

4 

16 

4 

0 

26 

5 

16 

12 

36 

10 

32 

36 

1 

8 

5 

Table 165 

USMC: Sortie Cancellation and Air Aborts by Day 

OPS 

Cancelled 

I 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

16 

0 

0 

10 

3 

17 

17 

48 

3 

32 

14 

2 

6 

0 

0 

2 

14 

Maint 

Cancelled 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

I 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

Weather 

Cancelled 

28 

18 

0 

52 

88 

10 

0 

74 

31 

24 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

12 

0 

4 

6 

126 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Other 

Cancelled 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Unknown 

Cancelled 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

A

W 

W 

CL 
w 

W 

h, 

31 

52 

69 

64 

13 

11 

151 

1 

3 

152 

145 

100 

20 

40 

83 

Date 

1 I -Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-9 1 

15-Feb-91 

16-Feb-91 

17-Feb-91 

18-Feb-9 1 

19-Feb-91 

20-Feb-91 

21-Feb-91 

22-Feb-9 1 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-9 1 

26-Feb-9 1 

27-Feb-91 

Total 

HQ/ATO 

Cancelled 

8 

28 

57 

57 

13 

6 

0 

1 

1 

3 

65 

18 

3 

17 

2 

0 

79 

636 

Table 165 (cont’d) 

USMC Sortie Cancellation and Air Aborts by Day 

OPS 

Cancelled 

23 

20 

9 

7 

0 

2 

1 

0 

0 

0 

80 

82 

17 

21 

6 

40 

88 

583 

Maint 

Cancelled 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

2 

0 

26 

Weather 

Cancelled 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

150 

0 

0 

149 

0 

0 

0 

0 

73 

0 

264 

1,114 

Other 

Cancelled 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Unknown 

Cancelled 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

10 

Source: Comp
Date 

17-Jan-91 

19-Jan-91 

22-Jan-9 1 

23-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

1-Feb-91 

10-Feb-91 

14-Feb-91 

15-Feb-91 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-91 

Total 

HQ/ATO 

Cancelled 

0 

0 

1 

0 

1 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

Table 166 

USSOCCENT: Sortie Cancellations and Air Aborts by Day 

OPS 

Cancelled 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

1 

2 

0 

0 

4 

Maint 

Cancelled 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Weather 

Cancelled 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

Other 

Cancelled 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Unknown 

Cancelled 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

Sour

w 

\D 

w 
Table 167 

France: Sortie Cancellations and Air Aborts by Day 

Date 

20-Jan-91 

2 1-Jan-9 I 

22-Jan-9 I 

23-Jan-9 1 

26Jan-91 

27-Jan-91 

29-Jan-9 1 

30-Jan-9 1 

3 I-Jan-9 1 

2-Feb-91 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-9 1 

5-Feb-91 

8-Feb-91 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-9 1 

17-Feb-91 

18-Feb-91 

20-Feb-91 

22-Feb-9 1 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-91 

Total 

19-Jan-91 

24-Jan-91 

HQ/ATO 

Cancelled 

2 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

12 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

22 

OPS 

Cancelled 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

7 

0 

9 

2 

0 

14 

0 

4 

2 

3 

0 

4 

51 

Maint 

Cancelled 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

1 

4 

0 

I 

0 

1 

0 

2 

0 

2 

0 

1 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

9 

25 

Weather 

Cancelled 

0 

0 

20 

8 

8 

0 

0 

20 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

28 

0 

8 

0 

4 

6 

102 

Other 

Cancelled 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Unknown 

Cancelled 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

Total 

Sourc
Table 168 

Saudi Arabia: Sortie Cancellations and Air Aborts by Day 

HQlATO OPS Maint Weather Other Unknown Ai

Date CanceIled Cancelled Cancelled Cancelled Cancelled Cancelled Total Abo

19-Jan-91 

20-Jan-9 1 

2 1 -Jaw9 1 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

24-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-9 1 

27-Jan-91 

28-Jan-9 1 

29-Ian-9 1 

30-Jan-91 

3 I-Jan-91 

1-Feb-91 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-9 1 

6-Feb-91 

7-Feb-9 1 

9-Feb-91 

10-Feb-91 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

5 

2 

1 

1 

6 

5 

11 

6 

4 

2 

2 

9 

24 

33 

30 

30 

16 

12 

0 

12 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

9 

24 

33 

30 

30 

16 

19 

6 

12 

9 

2 

:I 

7! 

51 
Table 168 (cont’d) 

Saudi Arabia: Sortie Cancellations and Air Aborts by Day 

17-Feb-91 0 0 0 53 0 0 53 0 

18-Feb-9 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 

12-Feb-91 0 0 0 2 0 02 

13-Feb-9 1 0 10 4 0 0 0 14 

14-Feb-91 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 

0 

0 

0 
Date 

2 I -Jaw91 

25-Jan-91 

7-Feb-9 I 

20-Feb-91 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-91 

Total 

Table 168 (cont’d) 

Saudi Arabia: Sortie Cancellations and Air Aborts by Day 

HQ/ATO 

Cancelled 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

4 

OPS 

Cancelled 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

2 

Mdnt 

Cancelled 

2 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

Weather 

Cancelled 

0 

0 

a 

4 

0 

4 

8 

Other 

Cancelled 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Unknown 

Cancelled 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Total 

2 

2 

2 

4 

4 

4 

I8 

Ab

Source: Composite 
W 

W 

03 

Date 

18-Jan-9 1 

19-Jan-9 I 

20-Jan-9 1 

26-Jan-9 I 

29-Jan-9 1 

3 1 Jan-9 1 

I-Feb-91 

3-Feb-9 1 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-91 

7-Feb-9 I 

12-Feb-91 

13-Feb-91 

15-Feb-91 

17-Feb-9 1 

18-Feb-9 1 

19-Feb-9 1 

20-Feb-91 

22-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-9 1 

26-Feb-9 1 

Total 

HQIATO 

Cancelled 

0 

2 

0 

2 

0 

2 

32 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

16 

20 

0 

80 

Table 170 

Canada: Sortie Cancellations and Air Aborts by Day 

OPS 

Cancelled 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

3 

5 

8 

3 

1 

0 

0 

2 

2 

1 

7 

10 

1 

3 

10 

7 

68 

Maint 

Cancelled 

0 

5 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

13 

Weather 

Cancelled 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

0 

5 

0 

0 

0 

0 

17 

Other 

Cancelled 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Unknown 

Cancelled 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Total 

4 

I 

4 

2 

0 

5 

32 

3 

5 

8 

3 

1 

2 

6 

4 

10 

1 

I 

15 

1 

21 

30 

I 

178 

A

Abo

Source: Composite S
Date 

18-Jan-91 

20-Jan-91 

2 I-Jan-91 

22-Jan-91 

24-Jan-91 

30-Jan-9 1 

Total 

8 

2 

9 

1 

Table 171 

Italy: Sortie Cancellations and Air Aborts by Day 

HQ/ATO OPS Mdnt Weather 

Cancelled Cancelled Cancelled Cancelled 

0 0 0 0 

4 0 0 0 

8 0 0 0 

2 0 0 0 

0 0 9 0 

0 0 1 0 

14 0 10 0 

Other Unknown 

Cancelled Cancelled 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

Source: Composit

w 

\D 

W 
Table 172 

Kuwait: Sortie Cancellations and Air Aborts by Day 

21 

4 

14 

Date 

18-Jan-9 1 

20-Jan-91 

21-Jan-91 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

27-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-91 

I-Feb-9 1 

3-Feb-9 1 

7-Feb-91 

9-Feb-91 

12-Feb-9 1 

17-Feb-91 

20-Feb-9 1 

21-Feb-91 

24-Feb-9 I 

26-Feb-91 

Total 

26-Jan-91 

HQlATO 

Cancelled 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

20 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

20 

1 

OPS 

Cancelled 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

10 

0 

10 

Mdnt Weather 

Cancelled Cancelled 

20 0 

0 8 

0 12 

0 21 

0 4 

2 12 

1 0 

0 8 

1 0 

20 0 

2 0 

0 0 

1 0 

1 0 

1 0 

0 14 

0 28 

0 12 

0 0 

1 4 

50 123 

Other Unknown 

Cancelled Cancelled 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

Source: Comp
23-Feb-9 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 6 

27-Feb-91 0 0 0 8 0 0 8 

Source: Composi

Table 174 

UAE: Sortie Cancellations and Air Aborts by Day 

HQ/ATO 

Date Cancelled 

17-Feb-91 0 

22-Feb-91 0 

24-Feb-91 0 

26-Feb-91 2 

27-Feb-9 1 2 

Total 4 

OPS 

Cancelled 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

2 

Maint 

Cancelled 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

2 

Weather 

Cancelled 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

Other 

Cancelled 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Unknown 

Cancelled 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

A

Total Ab

4 

2 

0 

2 

4 

12 

Source: Composi
P 

0 

w 

1 

7 

30 

Date 

17-Jan-91 

19-Jan-91 

2 1 -Jan-9 1 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

26-Jan-91 

27-Jan-91 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-91 

17-Feb-9 1 

26-Feb-91 

Total 

HQ/ATO 

Cancelled 

0 

3 

8 

4 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

17 

5 

2 

4 

Table 175 

UK: Sortie Cancellations and Air Aborts by Day 

OPS Maint 

Cancelled Cancelled 

0 1 

0 0 

0 0 

0 1 

0 2 

3 I 

4 2 

0 0 

0 2 

2 0 

0 0 

0 1 

9 10 

2 

4 

2 

48 

Weather 

Cancelled 

0 

4 

22 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

48 

32 

106 

Other 

Cancelled 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

33 

144 

Unknown 

Cancelled 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

2 

Source: Comp
Desert Storm U.S. and Allied Strikes 

The following tables track the number of strikes carried out by U.S. 

and Allied forces during Operation Desert Storm. It is important to note 

at the outset what is meant by “strike.” We have defined it as the 

delivery of a weapon or weapons against a specific target, with no 

subjective assessment as to the degree of success of that strike. The 

question regarding the number of “strikes” conducted is a complex issue 

that eludes simple answers. For example, if an F-111 carrying four 

bombs dropped one bomb each on a fixed Scud site, a road bridge, a 

tank, and a cement plant, it would have carried out four strikes on that 

one sortie. If, however, it had dropped all four bombs on a single 

functional target type, such as a munitions factory, it would have been 

credited with only one strike. This counting procedure was admittedly 

arbitrary, but it captured the essence of the air war in a new way. This 

illustrates the fact that one aircraft (one sortie) could deliver several 

weapons and thus carry out several strikes against targets in a variety of 

target categories. For example, the number of F-117 strikes (1,788) is 

significantly larger than the number of F-117 sorties (1,299). because 

each F-117 sortie usually carried two weapons and could drop them on 

different targets. For ninty-five percent of aircraft sorties, however, a 

sortie equals a strike. 

The number of sorties and strikes cannot, however, be easily 

correlated. The F-117 portion of the Missions Database provides a useful 

illustration of this. The F-117s flew 1,299 sorties, but were credited with 

37% more strikes, 1,788. As cited earlier, since each F-117 generally 

carried two bombs per sortie, why isn’t the strike count double the sortie 

count? Because not every sortie dropped two bombs: some sorties 

aborted due to weather and dropped no bombs, others were cancelled, still 

others experienced mechanical malfunctions and dropped only one bomb, 

etc. As a result, the strike count is larger but not necessarily double the 

sortie count. This is relatively easy to see with the F-l17s, since they 

were a relatively small force whose operations against specific, clearly403 
identified targets were well documented. The operations of other aircraft 

with much larger sortie totals, however, such as the A-10s (8,084) or the 

F-16 (13,087). are not so easily explained or correlated. In an aggregate 

sense, the ratio of strikes to missions planned, tasked, and executed 

provides a feel for the differences between planned operations and their 

eventual course and results. 

The tables in this chapter present the total strikes in several different 

ways. There are tables on strikes as grouped by Automated Intelligence 

Installation File (AIF) target category; by kill box, by type of precisionguided munitions (PGM) employed, etc. The intent is to depict air war 

data in several different analytical formats. The primary source for this 

data is GWAPS’ Missions Database (see the Note on Sources), which 

includes information on aircraft, munitions, aimpoints, C3, defenses, and 

mission results. The Missions Database itself is an amalgam of other 

sources and databases, each with its own terminology, idiosyncracies, etc. 

The two most important inputs to this database were the computerassisted force management system (CAFMS) and the CENTAFAN messages, 

which included the mission reports (MISREPS), the base source of most 

information on the war. This, in turn illustrates another important point: 

the Black Hole never had access to these sources. Black Hole planners 

relied almost completely on the telephone for information. While the 

verbal reports were obviously faster, however, they were also less 

complete, which in part explains why Black Hole numbers often differ 

from the CENTAF data. 

The process of purging mistakes and reconciling inconsistencies from 

the data has been difficult and has often required interpreting several sets 

of data and then applying judgement. For example, in our initial 

Missions Database totals we had a large discrepancy in the number of 

A-10 missions for which we could locate data. We were unable to 

reconcile this data until we eventually determined that the A-10 units 

were including in their totals return flights from forward operating 

locations to their main operating bases. This enabled us to reconcile 

approximately 1,OOO A-10 missions. Despite this, GWAPS still lacks 

detailed tasking and results data on approximately one out of every three 

A-10 missions (about 2,000 missions lack data). This is a result in part 

of the A-10 tasking data, which frequently directed them to merely report 

to an airborne Forward Air Controller (FAC) such as a Killer or Pointer 

Scout for on-scene tasking within a killbox, and in part because of the 

lack of detailed post-mission reporting. This example points out that all 

404 
data must be used cautiously because of hidden errors and inconsistencies. 

Desert Storm Strike Counts 

The following section includes tables on actual strikes on targets from 

air-to-surface munitions and missiles. They show the relative weight of 

effort on specific target sets. There are several variations of the strike 

count tables presented from different perspectives developed during the 

Survey’s analysis. The first series categorizes targets by Automated 

Intelligence Installation File (see below in sources) functional categories 

rolled up into target sets. The second purpose is to show the weight of 

effort in the “Kill Boxes”. These are the areas where the Republican 

Guard and other Iraqi ground troops were deployed or dug-in. The vast 

majority of these kill box strikes were directed against Ground Order of 

Battle (GOB) targets. However, about eight percent were directed against 

other categories of targets. The third set also counts strikes by the AIF 

functional category, but only when the weapon was a precision, guided 

munition (PGM). These are not PGM expenditure counts. The last major 

break-out is based on the Black Hole’s Master Target List (MTL). It 

counts targets identified on the 1 March 1991 list. As stated in previous 

discussions, a “strike” is distinguished from a “sortie.” 

405 
4 Sorties 

or 

4 Strikes 

H2 Airfield 

Figure 1 

Strike Count Example 

4 Sorties 

or 

5 Strikes 

H2 Airfield 

Basra 

Refinery 

Tank at 

3842N04854E 

Scud at 

3822N04811 E 

Tank at 

371 4N04832E 

406 
The Missions database is a file of air-to-ground missions. Its intent 

is to document actual execution without attempting to assess results or 

effectiveness. It is simply a strike history. Beyond the original intention, 

it has grown to support many other queries, such as detailing if Joint 

Surveillance Targeting and Reconnaissance System (JSTARS) or a 

FASTFAC directed a mission. The data is not intended to show planning 

or tasking data, although they do so in 19.5 percent of the records from 

the air tasking order which had no unit reporting. The tasking data (ATO) 

is available through other sources. These sources include the Checkmate 

and RAND AT0 databases and the Computer Assisted Force Management 

System (CAFMS) database. Planning data is available in the Master 

Attack Plans. This database was first published in a raw, working form 

through Air Combat Command, Directorate of Intelligence’s IMPACT 

Program in July 1992 and since updated. 

The Missions database provides a strike history of weapon 

employment and includes information on aircraft, munitions, aimpoints, 

command and control, mission results, and defenses even though it was 

originally intended to capture only the strategic targets (interdiction 

targets). Since nearly all strategic targets are listed in the Automated 

Intelligence Installation File (AIF) and had Basic Encyclopedia [BE] 

numbers, GWAPS believed it would be fairly simple to track them by these 

unique designations. However, it was quickly apparent that the 

information lacked consistency when it came to target designations. 

Different systems were used by different organizations to designate 

targets. BE numbers, for example, came from the Automated Intelligence 

Installation File while Master Target List (MTL) designators and names 

from the Black Hole. Compounding the problem; CIA installation names, 

place names from various map, and corrupted Arabic in roman script 

(phonetically spelled) added their impact on the data. For these reasons 

we have prepared different counts from the Missions database. In the 

case of ground troops, it was necessary to group them by location. We 

accomplished this by translating the geocoordinates into kill boxes and by 

providing each kill box with a BE number. This procedure also allowed 

us to do the same for fixed installations we could not match to a BE 

number from available clues. The term “clues” is appropriate since the 

data is open to different interpretations. Not only were there many 

different coordinate systems used, and misused, but also abbreviations 

407 
were tough to decode. “MX” meant “mission canceled” in some sources 

but also meant “maintenance abort” in others. 

As first envisioned, the effort was intended to provide an in-depth 

assessment of Bomb Damage Assessment and munition effectiveness. 

The development took much more time than originally envisioned. Its 

scope, and required data fields, expanded to answer many questions on 

air power in the Gulf War. The sheer difficulty of interpreting enormous 

masses of information was misjudged by the principle architect of the 

GWAPS databases even after he had worked with the data for months. 

This is not an excuse but a cautionary note to anyone attempting to 

capture “air power” into an electronic system for its application on any 

future target set. 

The database was constructed from a large variety of sources. That 

provided varying degrees of detail, validity and integrity. Each source 

had its own jargon and terms, which differed greatly. The survey worked 

through these confusing obstacles and relied on cross-checking sources, 

when possible, to provide the highest fidelity of information. More 

discussion of the application of air power and information for force level 

decision makers is included in the Command, Control, and 

Communications Volume. 

Knowledge of how information flowed to our sources was critical to 

the interpretation of the data. Reporting and collection procedures used 

by the various sources explained many of the discrepancies. As an 

example, the difference in close air support (CAS) reporting and 

interdiction mission reporting were important in interpreting details in the 

reports. CAS Summaries (CASSUMS) would aggregate many missions into 

a single report. By knowing how and why the information was compiled 

we were able to break out many individual events and input them into the 

database. 

The two most important sources were the Computer Assisted Force 

Management System (CAFMS) and CEhTAF/IN (Intelligence) messages 

which included the mission reports (MISREPS). These provided both a 

framework for tracking missions (CAFMS) and the aircrews’ reports 

(MISREPS) on targets where they really dropped their ordnance. The 

difference between the GWAPS Mission database counts and earlier counts 

results from these two sources. Some earlier counts were based on 

numbers originating from the Black Hole, which never had access to 

408 
CAFMS or the MISREPs. They relied mainly on the telephone where they 

could get quicker, if verbal, information. These are two reasons why the 

numbers of sorties against strategic target sets will vary from the original 

postwar CENTAF numbers. 

Aircraft are grouped by type. All F-l6s, whether A or C models, 

U.S. or Bahrain, were counted as F-16s. All air-to-ground models of 

Tornados were counted as GR-1. The “other” category of aircraft 

includes A-~s, F-5s, Mirage 2000, AC-l30s, etc. Dates of specific events 

were sometimes confused because of the time zone changes between the 

military reference time called “Zulu” and local time in theater. Dates are 

further confused by execution day of the ATO. An AT0 day is generally 

from daybreak to daybreak. The ATO day for CENTAF was set from 6:OO 

local time to 559 local time the following day (3:OO Zulu to 259 Zulu). 

The time over target (TOT) nearly always fell within these limits. 

However, airspace management and take-offflanding times for these TOTS 

often occurred on either side of these limits. You will note the first 

“day” lasted longer than one day and included two nights. Subsequently, 

the system stabilized according to a standard routine. All dates are 

reference dates based on the following table. Times are ZULU: 

409 
Table 176 

AT0 Reference Dates 

AT0 

Day 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

17 

18 

19 

20 

21 

22 

23 

24 

25 

26 

27 

28 

29 

30 

31 

32 

33 

34 

35 

36 

37 

38 

39 

40 

41 

42 

43 

Ref 

Date 

1/17/91 

1/18/91 

1/19/91 

1/20/91 

1/21/91 

1 R2/9 1 

1/23/93 

1/24/91 

3/25/91 

1 R6/9 1 

1 /27/9 1 

1/28/91 

1/29/91 

1 /30/9 1 

1/31/91 

2/1/91 

2/2/9 1 

2/3/9 1 

2/4/9 I 

21519 1 

2/w9 1 

2/7/9 1 

us19 I 

2/9/9 1 

2/10/9 1 

2/11/91 

2/12/9 1 

2/13/91 

2/14/91 

211 5/91 

2/16/91 

2/17/91 

211 819 1 

2/19/91 

2/20/9 1 

2/21/91 

2RU9 1 

War 

Day 

D-Day 

D+01 

D+02 

D+03 

D+OQ 

D+05 

D+06 

D+07 

D+08 

D+W 

D+IO 

D+11 

D+12 

D+13 

D+14 

D+15 

D+16 

D+17 

D+I8 

D+19 

D+20 

D+21 

D+22 

D+23 

D+24 

D+25 

D+26 

D+27 

D+28 

D+29 

D+30 

D+3 1 

D+32 

D+33 

D+34 

D+35 

D+36 

2/23/91 D+37 

2/24/91 D+38/GDay 

2/25/91 D+39/G+01 

2/26/91 D+40/G+02 

2/27/91 D+4 1 IG+03 

2/28/91 D+42JG+04 

Start 

Date 

111 619 1 

1117/9 1 

1/18/91 

1/19/9 1 

l/20/9 1 

1/21/91 

lnml 

1/23/91 

1/24/91 

1 /26/9 1 

1/27/91 

1/28/91 

1/29/91 

1/30/9 1 

113 1/91 

2/1/91 

m9 1 

21319 1 

2/49 I 

2/5/91 

2/w9 1 

U7/9 1 

2/U9 1 

2/9/9 1 

2/10/91 

2/11/91 

2/12/91 

2/13/91 

2/14/9 1 

2/15/91 

2/16/91 

2/17/91 

2/18/91 

2/19/91 

U2019 1 

2/21/91 

2RU9 1 

2/23/9 1 

2/24/9 1 

2/25/9 1 

2/26/9 1 

2/27/9 1 

212819 1 

Start 

Time 

1800 

2300 

2320 

2320 

2320 

2320 

2320 

2320 

2320 

0001 

0001 

0001 

0001 

0001 

0001 

0001 

0001 

0001 

0o01 

0001 

0001 

0001 

ooo1 

ooo1 

0001 

0001 

0001 

0001 

0001 

0001 

0001 

0001 

0001 

0001 

OOO1 

0001 

0001 

0001 

0001 

0001 

0001 

0001 

0001 

End 

Date 

1/18/91 

1 /I 919 1 

1 DO19 1 

1/21/91 

1/22/91 

1 R3/9 1 

1 R4/9 1 

1/25/91 

1/26/91 

1 D7/9 1 

1/28/91 

In919 1 

1/30/9 1 

1/31 19 1 

2/1/91 

m9 1 

U3/9 1 

2/4/9 1 

21519 1 

2/6/9 1 

2m9 I 

2Iw9 1 

U9/9 1 

2/10/91 

2/11/91 

211 219 1 

2/13/91 

2/14/91 

211 519 1 

211 619 1 

2/17/91 

2/18/91 

2/19/91 

212019 1 

2/21/91 

2/22/9 1 

2/23/9 1 

2/24/9 1 

2/25/9 I 

2/26/9 1 

2/27/9 1 

2/28/9 1 

2/28/9 1 

End 

Time 

0700 

0335 

0501 

0501 

0501 

0501 

0501 

0501 

0501 

0300 

0300 

0300 

0300 

0300 

0300 

0300 

0300 

0300 

0300 

0300 

0300 

0300 

0300 

0300 

0300 

0300 

0300 

0300 

0300 

0300 

0300 

0300 

0300 

0300 

0300 

0300 

0300 

0300 

0300 

0300 

0300 

0300 

0500 

Source: GWAPS 

410 
Sources for the Strike Counts 

1. Automated Intelligence Installation File (AIF). The AIF, and its 

Basic Encyclopedia (BE) numbering system for fixed 

installations, is the only standard, joint reference system for 

world-wide installations. The AIF includes a large number of data 

fields used for targeting and other analysis. It is the single 

authoritative source for U.S. targeting efforts. AIF information is 

strictly defined to allow users a consistent interpretation of the 

capabilities, uses, and functions of fixed installations, covering 

the entire world. Certain countries and elements in the database 

are not as fully analyzed as others. Not all the data elements 

were complete for Kuwait and Iraq but it was by far, and still is, 

the best installation data source. We had precrisis, prewar and 

postwar AIF extracts to use in the analysis. 

2. Computer Assisted Force Management System (CAFMS) data. 

CAWS was generated by CENTAF’S Tactical Air Control Center. 

This system, with fifty five sub-hosts at most unit level Wing 

Operation Centers, tracked on-going flying operations. It 

contains fields for both tasking and execution data. CAFMS data, 

combined with Unit Remarks and Special Instructions (SPINS) 

constituted the Air Tasking Order (ATO). The air operations 

portions of the data appears to be consistent. The major failing 

of the data was the targeting information. It lacked consistency, 

accuracy and standardization. It was a confusing array of 

missing and misplaced information. 

3. Center for Naval Analysis (CNA). The Center provided the 

carrier-based strike data, minus the mission numbers that we use 

to track missions. The data was reformatted and input into the 

Missions and Composite Sorties databases. The data was 

extracted primarily from logs kept in the carrier’s mission 

planning area. Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) data also 

originated at CNA. 

4. CENTAF Intelligence messages. Nearly all messages addressed 

to CENTAF/IN (Intelligence) were archived on the Limited Enemy 

Situation/Correlation (LENSCE) Van message processor. It saved 

30,000 messages including 8,200 Mission Reports (MISREP) and 

thousands of Tank Killer Reports, Close Air Support (CAS) 

Summaries and other messages. Nothing was more important to 

the development of the Missions database then these MISREPS. 

The LENSCE van was the single largest and most diverse source 

of electronic text on air operations from the war. These 

41 1 
messages were partially parsed (sorted) by Mitre Corp under the 

Tactical Air Command’s Joint Automated Message Program 

(JAMPS) Program Office. Most of the information was then 

painstakingly extracted from the MISREP text by manually 

copying the data, leaving the original intact. This extensive and 

complicated work provided the best example why mission 

reporting should be formatted and standardized. Also, the 

availability of these messages seems to be a lucky coincidence. 

The LENSCE van was not used for its full designed purpose but 

mostly as a message distribution center during the war. It was 

not intended to be an archiver. Furthermore, all message centers 

after the war have apparently reused their monthly backup tapes. 

There was no regulated provision for archiving message traffic. 

5. Proven Force data was derived from two sources not in 

complete agreement. EUCOM provided their bomb damage 

assessment program. A list of strikes was also extracted from the 

7440 Composite Wing (Prov) History: “Bomb Damage 

Assessments, 18 Jan-27 Feb 1 1991.” For more information see 

Chapter 11, Proven Force Data Sources. 

6. The Joint Stars data in hard copy logs detailed the Joint Stars 

battlefield interdiction (BAI) war. Joint Stars System Management 

Office of Tactical Air Command HQ was helpful in getting an 

U.S. Army contractor to work data into the correct format but, it 

still needs further analysis. A cross-check against the mission 

reports would be interesting. Anecdotally, the reports sometimes 

mention bad JSTARS coordinates or no target found, yet the 

JSTARS data lists a target engaged. 

7. The 35TFW High-speed Antiradiation Missile (HARM) 

database of HARM, AGM-88, shots. Though this source contains 

good data, it lacks in most Electronic Order of Battle (EOB) 

Primary Identification Numbers (PIN) or Basic Encyclopedia 

Numbers. (BE number or BEN) 

8. Northern Iraq HARM shots. Air Force Electronic Warfare 

Center (AFEWUIN) Lt. Col. Richard D. Snook provides this data 

from a postwar study. 

9. Air Combat Assessment Summaries (ACAS). CENTAFnN 

produced this message every twelve hours. It was a compilation 

of bomb damage assessments from other sources taken nearly 

verbatim from incoming BDA messages. 

412 
10. 48TFW database. A good database except for the identification 

of targets. Often only a place name such as “Latifiya” is used, 

precluding positive identification and omitting description of 

their aimpoints to any specific degree. Their Tank Killer Reports 

(TANKREPS) were used for their tank-plinking missions,which 

provided a much better picture of their operations. Their 

MlSREPs also should be cross-checked against the Missions 

database at some future time. 

11. 37TFW database. The best source found with good, 

quantifiable information. Their error rate is probably as low as 

two percent of their records. Their aimpoint description, along 

with most other sources, is standardized to their own system. 

Other analysts may need more information. 

12. 388TFW/69TFS target list. A partial list of aimpoints extracted 

from their MlSREPs by the unit. It was used for clarifying their 

MISREPs and other sources. 

13. 4TFW target list. A list of aimpoint data from the unit. It was 

used for clarifying their MISREPS and other sources. 

14. HQ SAC’S BDA database. A compilation of imagery interpretation 

reports on B-52 missions. 

15. The AT0 change log of the Tactical Air Control Center 

provided a list of changes to the tasking for the units. 

16. Master Attack Plans. Normally there were several sequential 

versions for any day, usually annotated with changes, which 

provide a look at the air war from the Black Hole perspective. 

17. Operation Granby. The United Kingdom’s Operation Granby 

compiled several excellent reports and databases. We placed 

their strike data into the Missions database. All but five Basic 

Encyclopedia numbers cross-checked with other data and these 

were corrected. This was an excellent record compared to other 

sources. 

413 
Strike Counts by AIF Category 

The first two tables show the Automated Intelligence Installation File 

(AIF) functional category counts for strikes, which indicate the level of 

effort against Operations Plan-like target sets. AIF, functional category 

counts were produced to enhance the information on the actual target 

types struck during the war. They were not used during the war as an 

airpower, force-level management tool. Where possible, a target was 

assigned its AIF BE number and the corresponding functional category 

code as described in Defense Intelligence Agency Manual 65-3-1, 

“Standard Coding Systems Functional Classification Handbook.” 

(Confidential). Only the primary category codes were included when an 

installation had multiple subfunctions. Where an AIF BE number could 

not be assigned, a category code was used according to the system in the 

manual. The thousands of possible codes appear in a five-digit, 

hierarchical order. As only an 

example, if “00100” were a radar site, “00120” would be early warning 

radar site and “00123” would be a early warning radar site in a semifixed position. Actual category codes however, do not appear because of 

classification. 

The more digits, the more specific. 

Aircraft are grouped by type. All F-l6s, whether A or C models, 

U.S. or Bahrain, were counted as F-16s. All air-to-ground models of 

Tornados were counted as GR-1. The “other” category of aircraft include 

A-~s, F-k, Mirage 2000, AC-l30s, etc. 

The targets for the functional counts were grouped as following: 

Offensive Counter Air (OCA) 

Airfields 

* Airbases 

* Reserve Fields 

* Helicopter Bases 

Non Communications Electronic Installations 

* Radar Installations 

* Radars collocated with SAM sites 

* ATCY Nav aids 

* Meteorological radars 

Air Logistics, general 

* Air Depots 

Air Ammo Depots 

* Maintenance and repair bases 

414 
* Aircraft and Components Production and Assembly 

Nuclear, Biological, Chemical (NBC) 

Atomic Energy Feed and Moderator Materials Production 

Chemical and Biological Production and Storage 

Atomic Energy-Associated Facilities Production and Storage 

Basic and Applied Nuclear Research and Development, general 

Command, Control and Communications (CCC) 

Telecommunications 

Offensive Air Command Control Headquarters and Schools # 

Air Defense Headquarters 

Electronic Warfare 

Space Systems 

Missile Headquarters, Surface to Surface 

National, Combined and Joint Commands 

Ground Force Headquarters 

Naval Headquarters and Staff Activities 

Electricity 

Electric Power Generating, Transmission, and Control Facilities 

Government Control 

Government Control Centers 

Government Bodies, General 

Government Ministries and Administrative Bodies, Nonmilitary, General, 

Government Detention Facilities, General 

Unidentified Control Facility 

Trade, Commerce and Government, General 

Civil Defense Facilities(in Military use) 

Naval 

Mineable Areas 

Maritime Port Facilities 

415 
Cruise Missile Support Facilities, Defensive 

Shipborne Missile Support Facilities 

Cruise Surface to Surface Missile Launch Positions 

Naval Bases and Installations 

Naval Supply Depots 

Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL) 

POL and Related Products Production, Pipeline and Storage Facilities 

Lines of Communication (LOC) 

Highway Transportation 

Railroad Transportation 

Inland Water Transportation 

Ground Order of Battle (GOB) 

Military Troop Installations 

Ground Force Material and Storage Depots 

Fortifications and Defense Systems 

Scuds 

Guided Missile and Space System Production and Assembly 

Fixed Missile Facility, General 

Fixed, Surface to Surface Missile Sites 

Offensive Missile Support Facilities 

Medium Range Surface to Surface Launch Control Facilities 

Fixed Positions for Mobile Missile Launchers 

Tactical Missile Troops Field Position 

Surface to Air Missile (SAM) 

Missile Support Facilities, Defensive, General 

Surface to Air Missile Sites/Complexes 

Tactical Surface to Air Missile Sites/Installations 

SAM Support Facilities 

416 
Military Industrial Base 

Basic Processing 

Basic Equipment Production 

End Products(Chiefly Civilian) 

Technical Research, Development and Testing, Non nuclear 

Covered Storage Facilities, General 

Material (Chiefly Military) 

Industrial Production Centers 

Defense Logistics Agencies 

MiscellaneoudOther 

All installation not in above list 

This category could arguably fit into OCA 

417 
Table 177 

Strikes by AIF Categories 

Aircraft 

Twe 

A-10 

A4 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-l11E 

F-IIlF 

F-117 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR-I 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

OCA NBC C3 

175 2 133 

169 38 83 

826 

99 42 38 

104 16 14 

496 38 30 

419 357 382 

278 6 140 

895 324 340 

279 0 0 

217 83 188 

597 19 30 

12 33 48 

3,748 960 1,432 

220 9 62 

3,968 969 1,494 

Goveromt 

Elect Control 

0 2 

33 0 

4 0 

66 0 

40 0 

0 6 

3 124 

14 2 

73 24 

0 0 

7 0 

22 0 

63 45 

325 203 

20 0 

345 203 

Lines 

of 

Navy POLComm GOB 

0 20 2 3,367 

183 22 91 1,519 

0 4 2 2,421 

0 42 17 1,175 

0 47 11 40 

0 4 184 1,804 

2 8 163 49 

0 16 171 949 

10 123 296 8,258 

0001 

137 16 113 1,898 

0 207 104 232 

020 0 0 

332 529 1,154 21,713 

41 10 14 1,077 

373 539 1,168 22,790 

Scuds SAM 

135 49 

56 52 

2 18 

58 21 

30 10 

69 9 

64 49 

391 40 

421 218 

0 630 

96 157 

18 35 

58 0 

1,398 1,288 

Military 

Industries 

2 

18 

0 

106 

71 

30 

158 

23 

422 

0 

71 

22 

2 

925 

61 79 49 

1,459 1,367 914 

Source: Missions 
Table 178 

Daily Strikes by AIF Categories 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

1 A-10 

1 A-6 

1 AV-8 

1 8-52 

1 F-lI1E 

I F-11IF 

1 F-117 

1 F-15E 

I F-16 

1 F4 

1 F/A-18 

1 GR-1 

1 TLAM 

I Subtotal 

Other 

1 Aircraft 

1 Total 

OCA 

80 

26 

0 

15 

10 

49 

1 

14 

81 

15 

5 

47 

2 

345 

27 

372 

NBC C3 Elect 

0 48 0 

000 

000 

0 17 18 

000 

900 

10 39 0 

0 10 6 

0 12 0 

000 

0 19 0 

000 

20 14 20 

39 159 44 

Governmt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

8 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

18 

32 

020 0 

39 161 44 32 

Lines 

of 

Navy POL Comm 

000 

13 0 0 

000 

00 0 

0 00 

000 

0 00 

05 4 

0 21 0 

0 0 0 

0 1 4 

00 0 

06 0 

13 33 8 

GOB 

194 

0 

8 

6 

0 

5 

1 

6 

35 

0 

0 

0 

0 

255 

0 0 027 

13 33 8 282 

SCUdS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

18 

4 

0 

0 

0 

42 

64 

0 

64 

SAM Indus

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

1 03 

18 

6 

0 

137 

2 

139 
Table 178 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by AIF Category 

Day 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

Day 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

Aircraft 

Type 

A-I0 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-l11E 

F-1 11F 

F-117 

F-15E 

F-16 

FAG 

FIA- 18 

GR- I 

“LAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

Aircraft 

TY Pe 

A-I0 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-lllE 

F-l 1 IF 

F-117 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR- 1 

“LAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

OCA NBC C3 Elect 

14 0 22 0 

0030 

0000 

0000 

4008 

22100 

0 622 0 

2040 

72880 

22000 

0000 

19000 

0 0 10 40 

155 IS 69 48 

10000 

165 15 69 48 

OCA 

16 

0 

0 

3 

0 

8 

0 

16 

27 

17 

I 

20 

0 

I08 

15 

123 

NBC c3 

02 

60 

00 

40 

00 

31 

2 14 

0 16 

51 28 

00 

0 10 

00 

86 

74 77 

30 

I1 I1 

Elect 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

2 

0 

2 

Governmt 

Control Navy 

00 

0 17 

00 

00 

00 

00 

20 

00 

00 

00 

0s 

00 

40 

6 22 

03 

6 25 

Governmt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

5 

0 

8 

0 

0 

0 

12 

25 

0 

25 

POL 

0 

0 

4 

5 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

13 

0 

13 

Navy POL 

0 0 

0 5 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 1 

0 0 

0 7 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 4 

0 17 

12 0 

12 17 

420 
Aircraft 

Day lLPe 

2 A-10 

2 A-6 

2 AV-8 

2 B-52 

2 F-lllE 

2 F-1IIF 

2 F-117 

2 F-15E 

2 F-16 

2 F-4G 

2 FIA-18 

2 GR-1 

2 TLAM 

2 Subtotal 

Other 

2 Aircraft 

2 Total 

Aircraft 

Day 5Pe 

3 A-10 

3 A-6 

3 AV-8 

3 8-52 

3 F-IIIE 

3 F-IIIF 

3 F-117 

3 F-15E 

3 F-16 

3 F-4G 

3 F/A-l8 

3 GR-I 

3 TLAM 

3 Subtotal 

Other 

3 Aircraft 

3 Total 

Lines 

of 

Comm GOB 

0 loo 

05 

0 42 

05 

00 

10 3 

31 

42 

0 30 

00 

0 14 

00 

00 

17 202 

01 

17 209 

Lines 

of 

Comm GOB 

0 12 

25 

0 14 

0 22 

00 

10 

20 

60 

0 72 

00 

10 12 

00 

00 

21 137 

01 

21 144 

Mil 

Scuds SAM Industries 

18 

0 

0 

3 

0 

2 

1 

22 

28 

0 

0 

0 

0 

14 

0 

74 

Scuds 

0 

0 

0 

7 

0 

4 

1 

25 

36 

0 

0 

0 

0 

73 

0 

73 

2 0 

0 2 

0 0 

0 11 

0 0 

0 0 

1 0 

0 0 

3 48 

54 0 

0 0 

4 0 

0 0 

64 61 

6 4 

70 65 

Mil 

SAM Industries 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 1 

0 0 

8 8 

39 0 

0 6 

0 0 

0 0 

41 15 

23 0 

70 15 

Subtotal 

156 

21 

46 

24 

12 

38 

36 

34 

191 

16 

19 

23 

58 

146 

30 

776 

Subtotal 

30 

18 

14 

36 

0 

11 

26 

63 

245 

56 

39 

20 

32 

596 

60 

656 

Other 

0 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

11 

I 

0 

32 

3 

35 

Other 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

4 

Total 

156 

33 

46 

24 

12 

38 

36 

34 

205 

76 

30 

30 

58 

778 

33 

811 

Total 

30 

18 

14 

36 

0 

17 

26 

63 

219 

56 

39 

20 

32 

600 

60 

660 

42 1 
Table 178 (cont'd) 

Daily Strikes by AIF' Category 

Day 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

Aircraft 

A-10 

A-6 

Type 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-1IIE 

F-l 1 IF 

F-117 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR- I 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

5 'A-10 

5 A-6 

5 AV-8 

5 0-52 

5 F-IIIE 

5 F-IIIF 

5 F-117 

5 F-15E 

5 F-16 

5 F-4G 

5 FIA-18 

5 GR-I 

5 TLAM 

5 Subtotal 

Other 

5 Aircraft 

5 Total 

OCA 

0 

6 

0 

0 

0 

8 

3 

8 

26 

22 

15 

23 

2 

113 

9 

122 

OCA 

0 

18 

0 

9 

I 

12 

5 

17 

44 

9 

2 

23 

0 

146 

I 

147 

NBC C3 Elect 

000 

000 

000 

024 

12 0 0 

000 

880 

000 

830 

000 

010 

000 

420 

32 16 4 

004 

32 16 8 

NBC C3 Elect 

000 

000 

000 

068 

020 

730 

8 12 0 

000 

44 16 8 

000 

084 

000 

000 

59 47 20 

000 

59 47 20 

Governrnt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Governmt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

7 

0 

12 

0 

0 

0 

0 

19 

0 

19 

Navy 

0 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

1 

7 

Navy 

0 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

10 

0 

10 

POL 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

1 

2 

POL 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

422 
~~~ ~~ 

Lines 

of 

Comm GOB 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

A-10 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-1IIE 

F-ll1F 

F-I17 

F- 15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR-1 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

5 A-10 

5 A-6 

5 AV-8 

5 B-52 

5 F-111E 

5 F-IIIF 

5 F-117 

5 F-15E 

5 F-16 

5 F-4G 

5 F/A-18 

5 GR-1 

5 TLAM 

5 Subtotal 

Other 

5 Aircraft 

5 Total 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Lines 

of 

Comm 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

3 

0 

3 

2 

2 

23 

15 

0 

2 

4 

3 

66 

0 

4 

8 

0 

129 

3 

132 

GOB 

2 

6 

12 

0 

1 

0 

2 

30 

0 

0 

0 

0 

71 

2 

73 

ia 

Mil SubScuds SAM Industries 

2 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

1 

29 

52 

0 

0 

0 

0 

a7 

0 

87 

Scuds 

4 

5 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

15 

18 

0 

16 

0 

0 

58 

4 

62 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 4 

0 0 

1 0 

3 1 

0 0 

23 35 

47 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

80 40 

5 0 

85 40 

Mil 

SAM Industries 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 a 

0 0 

2 0 

0 4 

18 0 

40 0 

0 0 

4 0 

0 0 

64 12 

0 0 

64 12 

total 

4 

15 

23 

12 

11 

28 

40 

219 

69 

20 

31 

8 

28 

soa 

23 

531 

Subtotal 

6 

35 

12 

41 

17 

23 

34 

190 

49 

37 

27 

0 

509 

I 

516 

38 

OUier 

19 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

23 

0 

23 

Other 

26 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

0 

0 

0 

34 

0 

34 

Total 

23 

15 

23 

28 

12 

11 

28 

44 

219 

69 

20 

31 

8 

531 

23 

554 

Total 

32 

35 

12 

41 

17 

23 

34 

38 

198 

49 

37 

27 

0 

543 

7 

550 

423 
Table 178 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by AIF Category 

Day 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

Day 

7 

7 

7 

I 

7 

7 

7 

7 

I 

I 

7 

7 

7 

I 

I 

7 

Aircraft 

TY Pe 

A-I0 

A-6 

AV-8 

8-52 

F-IIIE 

F-IIIF 

F-I17 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR-I 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

Aircraft 

TY Pe 

A-I0 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-lllE 

F-11 IF 

F-117 

F-ISE 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR-I 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

OCA NBC C3 

402 

600 

000 

12 0 4 

000 

18 6 6 

28 0 I 

2s 0 11 

40 0 0 

11 0 0 

100 

12 8 5 

000 

157 14 29 

000 

157 14 29 

OCA 

2 

6 

0 

6 

12 

I1 

0 

21 

128 

12 

10 

24 

0 

232 

9 

24 1 

Elect 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

8 

9 

NBC C3 Elect 

0 10 0 

030 

000 

040 

000 

000 

0 I1 0 

000 

000 

000 

000 

000 

000 

0 28 0 

000 

0 28 0 

Governmt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

5 

0 

5 

Governmt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Navy 

0 

I 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

11 

0 

11 

Navy 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

POL 

0 

i 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

13 

3 

16 

POL 

2 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

1 

4 

424 
Aircraft 

Day Type 

6 A-10 

6 A-6 

6 AV-8 

6 B-52 

6 F-lllE 

6 F-lllF 

6 F-117 

6 F-15E 

6 F-16 

6 F-4G 

6 F/A-18 

6 GR-1 

6 TLAM 

6 Subtotal 

Other 

6 Aircraft 

6 Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

7 A-10 

7 A-6 

7 AV-8 

7 B-52 

7 F-11IE 

7 F-11IF 

7 F-117 

7 F-15E 

7 F-16 

7 F-4G 

I FIA-18 

7 GR-I 

7 TLAM 

7 Subtotal 

Other 

7 Aircraft 

7 Total 

Lines 

Of 

Comm GOB 

0 48 

80 

0 20 

0 21 

00 

04 

70 

28 

0 53 

00 

00 

06 

00 

17 160 

Scuds SAM 

60 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

40 

33 10 

0 13 

20 0 

02 

00 

63 25 

Mil 

Industries 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Subtotal 

60 

28 

20 

37 

0 

34 

40 

50 

136 

24 

25 

33 

8 

495 

Other Total 

666 

0 28 

0 20 

0 37 

0 0 

034 

1 41 

6 56 

30 166 

2 26 

0 25 

0 33 

0 8 

45 540 

07 01 0 19 

17 167 63 26 0 514 

Lines 

of 

Comm 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

9 

GOB 

68 

4 

29 

26 

0 

0 

0 

6 

141 

0 

1 

0 

0 

275 

Scuds 

12 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

28 

0 

0 

3 

0 

49 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

5 

16 

0 

0 

0 

21 

Mil 

Industries 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

32 

0 

0 

0 

0 

32 

Subtotal 

94 

13 

31 

' 37 

12 

11 

17 

34 

334 

28 

11 

27 

0 

649 

0 14 00 0 24 

9 289 49 21 32 673 

0 19 

45 559 

Other Total 

2 96 

0 13 

0 31 

0 37 

0 12 

0 11 

0 17 

034 

0 334 

I 29 

0 11 

0 27 

0 0 

3 652 

024 

3 676 

425 
Table 178 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by AIF Category 

Day 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

Aircraft 

A-I0 

nPe 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-IIIE 

F-11 IF 

F-117 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- I8 

GR- 1 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

9 A-10 

9 A-6 

9 AV-8 

9 B-52 

9 F-IIIE 

9 F-IIIF 

9 F-117 

9 F-15E 

9 F-16 

9 F-4G 

9 FIA-I8 

9 GR-I 

9 TLAM 

9 Subtotal 

Other 

9 Aircraft 

9 Total 

OCA 

10 

0 

0 

10 

12 

27 

26 

4 

51 

10 

0 

5 

2 

157 

I 

158 

NBC 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

c3 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

31 

0 

13 

0 

4 

53 

10 

63 

Elect 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

21 

0 

0 

0 

0 

24 

0 

24 

OCA NBC C3 Elect 

4020 

8060 

0000 

10000 

0000 

10000 

24000 

13080 

40 16 4 12 

6000 

2 011 0 

4047 

0050 

121 16 40 19 

0 012 0 

121 16 52 19 

Covernmt 

Control Navy POL 

00 0 

02 0 

00 0 

00 0 

00 0 

00 0 

00 0 

00 0 

0 0 23 

00 0 

01 3 

00 0 

00 0 

0 3 26 

00 0 

0 3 26 

Governmt 

Control Navy 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

30 

30 

00 

30 

POL 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

15 

0 

15 

0 

15 

426 
Aircraft 

Day Type 

8 A-I0 

8 A-6 

8 AV-8 

8 B-52 

8 F-IIIE 

8 F-IIIF 

8 F-117 

8 F-15E 

8 F-16 

8 F-4G 

8 FIA-18 

8 GR-I 

8 TLAM 

8 Subtotal 

Other 

8 Aircraft 

8 Total 

Day 

9 

9 

9 

9 

9 

9 

9 

9 

9 

9 

9 

9 

9 

9 

9 

9 

Aircraft 

TY Pe 

A-I0 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-l11E 

F-l 1 IF 

F-117 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FfA-18 

GR- 1 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

Lines 

of 

Comm COB 

0 190 

61 

0 86 

3 14 

00 

40 

15 0 

8 26 

0 109 

00 

08 

08 

00 

36 442 

0 12 

36 454 

Lines 

of 

Comm 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

I 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

9 

0 

9 

GOB 

I50 

0 

30 

24 

0 

0 

0 

21 

150 

0 

20 

0 

0 

395 

4 

399 

Mil 

Scuds SAM Industries 

14 2 0 

00 0 

0 12 0 

00 0 

00 0 

00 0 

00 0 

12 4 0 

18 0 8 

0 12 0 

00 0 

00 0 

00 0 

44 30 8 

00 0 

44 30 8 

Scuds 

I2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

42 

0 

0 

0 

2 

56 

SAM 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

16 

15 

0 

3 

0 

39 

Mil 

Industrles 

0 

6 

0 

0 

*o 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

0 

0 

12 

02 2 

56 41 14 

Subtotal 

216 

13 

98 

30 

12 

31 

42 

54 

26 1 

22 

25 

13 

6 

823 

23 

846 

Subtotal 

168 

21 

30 

34 

0 

10 

31 

46 

282 

21 

39 

33 

10 

725 

20 

745 

Other 

22 

7 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

4 

0 

0 

39 

I 

40 

Other 

24 

9 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

39 

2 

41 

Total 

238 

20 

100 

30 

12 

31 

42 

54 

265 

22 

29 

13 

6 

862 

24 

886 

Total 

192 

30 

30 

36 

0 

10 

31 

46 

286 

21 

39 

33 

10 

I64 

22 

786 

427 
Table 178 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by AIF Category 

Alrcraft 

Type 

A-I0 

A-6 

AV-8 

8-52 

F-lIlE 

F-1 I IF 

F-117 

F- I5E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR- I 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

Governrnt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

6 

OCA 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

11 

42 

4 

34 

11 

0 

0 

0 

I10 

POL 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

Day 

10 

10 

10 

10 

10 

10 

10 

10 

10 

I0 

10 

10 

10 

10 

NBC 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

3 

c3 

2 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

12 

16 

0 

0 

0 

0 

36 

Elect 

0 

8 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

14 

Navy 

0 

9 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

9 

0 

6 

10 

10 

1 

111 

0 

3 

0 

36 

3 

17 

0 

6 

4 

13 

Aircraft 

Type 

A-I0 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-11IE 

F-1 I IF 

F-117 

F- 15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR- I 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

Governmt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

Day 

I1 

I1 

11 

11 

11 

I1 

11 

I1 

I1 

I1 

I1 

11 

11 

11 

OCA 

0 

0 

4 

0 

4 

33 

33 

2 

4 

4 

8 

0 

0 

92 

NBC 

0 

3 

0 

2 

0 

0 

15 

0 

43 

0 

4 

0 

0 

67 

c3 

0 

3 

0 

0 

4 

0 

4 

0 

49 

0 

0 

14 

0 

74 

Elect 

0 

4 

0 

7 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

11 

Navy 

0 

7 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

9 

POL 

0 

0 

0 

5 

0 

0 

0 

4 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

15 

11 

11 

0 

15 

2 

94 

I 

68 

I 

I5 

0 

11 

0 

2 

I 

10 

428 
Aircraft 

Day TYQe 

10 A-I0 

10 A-6 

10 AV-8 

10 B-52 

10 F-lllE 

10 F-lllF 

10 F-117 

10 F-15E 

10 F-16 

10 F-4G 

10 F/A-18 

10 GR-1 

10 TLAM 

10 Subtotal 

Other 

10 Aircraft 

10 Total 

Aircraft 

Day 5Pe 

I1 A-10 

11 A-6 

11 AV-8 

11 B-52 

11 F-1IlE 

11 F-lllF 

11 F-117 

11 F-15E 

11 F-16 

11 F-4G 

11 F/A-18 

11 GR-I 

11 TLAM 

11 Subtotal 

Other 

I1 Aircraft 

11 Total 

Lines 

of 

Comm GOB 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

2 

9 

11 

Lines 

of 

192 

6 

90 

35 

0 

1 

0 

22 

148 

0 

0 

12 

0 

506 

7 

513 

Comm GOB 

0 

I 

0 

0 

0 

0 

5 

6 

4 

0 

13 

0 

0 

29 

0 

29 

40 

0 

8 

20 

0 

0 

0 

17 

134 

0 

6 

3 

0 

228 

9 

237 

Mil SubScuds SAM Industries 

2 

0 

0 

6 

0 

1 

6 

8 

41 

0 

0 

0 

0 

64 

4 

68 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

6 8 

16 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

22 8 

0 0 

22 8 

Mil 

Scuds SAM Industries 

44 

0 

0 

3 

0 

3 

0 

7 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

57 

0 

57 

0 0 

1 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

I 3 

0 0 

0 0 

9 0 

2 0 

0 0 

0 0 

13 3 

1 0 

14 3 

total 

198 

25 

90 

41 

12 

1s 

54 

46 

251 

21 

2 

12 

7 

786 

28 

814 

Subtotnl 

84 

19 

12 

37 

8 

36 

63 

36 

240 

13 

35 

17 

0 

600 

IS 

615 

~ 

Other 

46 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

47 

0 

47 

Other 

20 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

28 

0 

28 

~ 

Total 

244 

25 

90 

41 

12 

15 

55 

46 

257 

27 

2 

12 

7 

833 

28 

861 

Total 

104 

21 

12 

37 

8 

36 

63 

42 

240 

13 

35 

17 

0 

628 

15 

643 

429 
Table 178 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by AIF Category 

Day 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

Day 

13 

13 

13 

13 

13 

13 

13 

13 

13 

13 

13 

13 

13 

13 

13 

13 

Aircraft 

A-I0 

Type 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-1 1 IE 

F-11 IF 

F-117 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

F/A- 18 

GR-I 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

Aircraft 

Type 

A-10 

A-6 

AV-8 

8-52 

F-1 1 IE 

F-11 IF 

F-117 

F- 1 SE 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- I8 

GR-I 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

OCA NBC C3 Elect 

4000 

1030 

0020 

0000 

0000 

22000 

81080 

15020 

24 0 16 0 

8000 

0020 

0000 

0001 

82 10 33 1 

0000 

82 10 33 1 

OCA 

2 

0 

0 

0 

8 

12 

2 

I 

0 

12 

1 

18 

0 

56 

0 

56 

NBC C3 Elect 

000 

000 

000 

008 

000 

210 

13 8 0 

020 

000 

000 

000 

000 

030 

15 14 8 

000 

15 14 8 

Governm t 

Control Navy POL 

00 0 

0 14 0 

00 0 

00 4 

00 0 

00 0 

30 0 

00 2 

00 0 

00 0 

03 8 

0 0 54 

00 0 

3 17 68 

01 5 

3 18 73 

Governmt 

Control Navy 

00 

06 

00 

00 

00 

00 

20 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

26 

0 11 

2 17 

POL 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

8 

0 

12 

0 

12 

430 
Day 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

12 

Day 

13 

13 

13 

13 

13 

13 

13 

13 

13 

13 

13 

13 

13 

13 

13 

13 

Aircraft 

q.pe 

A-10 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-lllE 

F-ll1F 

F-117 

F-ISE 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR- 1 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

Aircraft 

Type 

A-10 

A-6 

AV-8 

8-52 

F-1 l1E 

F-11 IF 

F-117 

F-lSE 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR-1 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

OCA 

4 

1 

0 

0 

0 

22 

8 

I5 

24 

8 

0 

0 

0 

82 

0 

82 

OCA 

2 

0 

0 

0 

8 

12 

2 

1 

0 

12 

I 

18 

0 

56 

0 

56 

NBC 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

10 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

10 

0 

10 

c3 

0 

3 

2 

0 

0 

0 

8 

2 

16 

0 

2 

0 

0 

33 

0 

33 

Elect 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

1 

0 

1 

NBC C3 Elect 

000 

000 

000 

008 

000 

210 

13 8 0 

020 

000 

000 

000 

000 

030 

15 14 8 

000 

15 14 8 

Governmt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

3 

Governmt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

2 

Navy 

0 

14 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

17 

1 

18 

Navy 

0 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

11 

17 

POL 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

8 

54 

0 

68 

5 

13 

POL 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

8 

0 

12 

0 

12 

43 1 
Table 178 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by AIF Category 

Day 

14 

14 

14 

14 

14 

14 

14 

14 

14 

14 

14 

14 

14 

14 

14 

14 

Day 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

Aircraft 

TY Pe 

A-I0 

A-6 

AV-8 

8-52 

F-111E 

F-11 IF 

F-117 

F-15E 

F-16 

F4G 

FIA- 18 

GR-I 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

Aircraft 

A-10 

Type 

A-6 

AV-8 

8-52 

F-IIIE 

F-1 I IF 

F-I17 

F-I5E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR- I 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

OCA NBC C3 Elect 

0000 

4000 

0000 

6600 

0008 

36200 

61060 

4020 

16000 

11 000 

7080 

0040 

0000 

90 18 20 8 

8000 

98 18 20 8 

OCA 

0 

12 

0 

0 

3 

32 

3 

1 

26 

I 

6 

8 

0 

98 

0 

98 

NBC c3 

02 

00 

00 

80 

00 

00 

68 

01 

00 

00 

00 

00 

04 

14 15 

00 

14 15 

Elect 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Governmt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Governmt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Navy 

0 

5 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

7 

0 

I 

Navy 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

4 

POL 

0 

0 

0 

6 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

8 

POL 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

8 

0 

11 

0 

11 

432 
Lines 

of 

Comm 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

22 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

25 

Aircraft 

VPe 

A-10 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-l11E 

F-11 IF 

F-I17 

F-15E 

F-16 

P4G 

FIA- 18 

GR- 1 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

Mil 

Industries 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

Subtotal 

158 

49 

66 

45 

12 

44 

49 

50 

252 

14 

41 

19 

0 

799 

Day 

14 

14 

14 

14 

14 

14 

14 

14 

14 

14 

14 

14 

14 

14 

GOB 

156 

37 

66 

27 

4 

5 

1 

29 

235 

0 

19 

8 

0 

587 

Scuds 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

13 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

13 

SAM 

2 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

3 

5 

7 

0 

21 

Other 

120 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

124 

Total 

278 

49 

66 

45 

12 

44 

49 

50 

256 

14 

41 

19 

0 

923 

0 

25 

25 

612 

0 

13 

0 

2 

34 

833 

35 

958 

14 

14 

I 

22 

1 

125 

Lines 

of 

Comm GOB 

0 86 

0 35 

0 102 

0 72 

00 

40 

15 2 

4 25 

10 154 

00 

0 22 

08 

00 

33 506 

Aircraft 

Type 

A-I0 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-lIlE 

F-I1 IF 

F-I17 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR- I 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

Mil 

Scuds SAM Industries 

26 0 

10 0 

00 0 

00 0 

06 0 

00 0 

00 0 

72 0 

20 0 

02 0 

02 12 

00 0 

13 . 0 2 

25 18 14 

Subtotal 

96 

54 

102 

80 

9 

36 

34 

40 

I93 

9 

42 

24 

19 

738 

Day 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

Other 

134 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

16 

0 

0 

0 

0 

150 

Total 

230 

54 

102 

80 

9 

36 

34 

40 

209 

9 

42 

24 

19 

888 

15 

15 

0 29 

33 535 

01 1 

25 19 15 

31 

769 

5 

155 

36 

924 

433 
Table 178 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by AIF Category 

Day 

16 

16 

16 

16 

16 

16 

16 

16 

16 

16 

16 

16 

16 

16 

16 

16 

Day 

17 

17 

17 

17 

17 

17 

17 

17 

17 

17 

17 

17 

17 

17 

17 

17 

Aircraft 

TY Pe 

A-10 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-l I IE 

F-l I IF 

F-I I7 

F- 15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- I8 

GR- I 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

Aircraft 

A-I0 

Type 

A-6 

AV-8 

8-52 

F-IIIE 

F-11 IF 

F-l I7 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR- I 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

OCA 

4 

2 

0 

0 

4 

21 

9 

3 

14 

8 

3 

8 

6 

82 

1 

83 

NBC C3 Elect 

200 

000 

200 

000 

000 

000 

7 14 1 

000 

12 0 0 

000 

050 

000 

000 

23 19 I 

000 

23 19 1 

OCA NBC C3 

004 

000 

000 

800 

040 

14 0 0 

12 2 0 

001 

40 4 0 

800 

002 

800 

000 

90 10 7 

000 

90 10 7 

Elect 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Governmt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Governmt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Navy POL 

0 0 

5 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 3 

0 0 

5 0 

0 15 

0 0 

10 18 

2 0 

12 18 

Navy 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

4 

POL 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

8 

0 

8 

434 
Aircraft 

Day Type 

16 A-I0 

16 A-6 

16 AV-8 

16 B-52 

16 F-IIIE 

16 F-IIIF 

16 F-117 

16 F-ISE 

16 F-16 

16 F-4G 

16 F/A-18 

16 GR-I 

16 TLAM 

16 Subtotal 

Other 

16 Aircraft 

16 Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

17 A-10 

17 A-6 

17 AV-8 

17 B-52 

17 F-lllE 

17 F-1IIF 

17 F-117 

17 F-15E 

17 F-16 

17 F-4G 

17 F/A-18 

17 GR-I 

17 TLAM 

17 Subtotal 

Other 

17 Aircraft 

17 Total 

Lines 

of 

Comm GOB 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

14 

2 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

20 

0 

20 

Lines 

of 

I12 

28 

70 

38 

0 

0 

0 

33 

249 

1 

31 

0 

0 

562 

21 

583 

Comm GOB 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

7 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

11 

0 

11 

115 

21 

70 

36 

0 

3 

0 

38 

258 

0 

33 

12 

0 

586 

17 

603 

Mil 

Scuds SAM Industries 

2 

4 

0 

6 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

14 

0 

14 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 6 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

4 0 

4 0 

0 0 

0 0 

8 6 

0 0 

8 6 

Mil 

Scuds SAM Industries 

0 

6 

0 

0 

4 

8 

0 

13 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

33 

0 

33 

4 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

4 0 

8 0 

0 0 

0 0 

16 0 

0 0 

16 0 

Subtotal 

120 

39 

72 

50 

4 

21 

45 

40 

282 

13 

48 

23 

6 

763 

24 

787 

Subtotal 

123 

31 

70 

44 

8 

32 

14 

52 

306 

12 

45 

28 

0 

765 

17 

782 

Other 

116 

6 

0 

1 

8 

0 

0 

4 

10 

0 

0 

0 

0 

145 

2 

147 

Other 

104 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

7 

6 

I 

0 

0 

0 

120 

0 

120 

Total 

236 

45 

72 

51 

12 

21 

45 

44 

292 

13 

48 

23 

6 

908 

26 

934 

Total 

227 

31 

70 

46 

8 

32 

14 

59 

312 

13 

45 

28 

0 

885 

17 

902 

435 
Table 178 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by AIF Category 

Day 

18 

18 

I8 

18 

18 

18 

18 

18 

18 

18 

18 

18 

18 

18 

18 

18 

Day 

19 

19 

19 

19 

19 

19 

19 

19 

19 

19 

19 

19 

19 

19 

19 

19 

Aircraft 

TY Pe 

A-I0 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-IIIE 

F-11 IF 

F-117 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR- 1 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

Aircraft 

Type 

A-I0 

A-6 

AV-8 

8-52 

F-IIIE 

F-IIIF 

F-l I7 

F-1SE 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR-I 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

OCA 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

22 

6 

1 

16 

12 

0 

0 

0 

63 

0 

63 

OCA 

0 

7 

0 

0 

0 

10 

I 

3 

19 

5 

17 

0 

0 

62 

NBC c3 

06 

04 

00 

00 

00 

00 

23 3 

06 

06 

00 

0 11 

40 

00 

27 36 

Elect 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

Governmt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Navy 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

2 

000 00 

21 36 8 02 

POL 

0 

0 

0 

6 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

9 

0 

9 

NBC C3 Elect 

040 

030 

000 

000 

004 

200 

18 16 0 

050 

000 

000 

08 1 

000 

000 

20 36 5 

Governmt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

Navy POL 

0 0 

4 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 1 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

1 0 

0 I5 

0 0 

5 16 

I000 00 0 

63 20 36 5 4 5 16 

436 
Alrcraft 

Day Type 

18 A-I0 

18 A-6 

18 AV-8 

18 8-52 

18 F-IIIE 

18 F-IIIF 

18 F-117 

18 F-I5E 

18 F-16 

18 F-4G 

18 F/A-18 

18 GR-I 

18 TLAM 

18 Subtotal 

Other 

18 Aircraft 

18 Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

19 A-I0 

19 A-6 

19 AV-8 

19 B-52 

19 F-IIIE 

19 F-IIIF 

19 F-I17 

19 F-I5E 

19 F-16 

19 F-4G 

19 F/A-18 

19 GR-I 

19 TLAM 

19 Subtotal 

Other 

19 Aircraft 

19 Total 

Lines 

of 

Comm GOB 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

7 

3 

0 

2 

0 

0 

4 

0 

18 

0 

18 

Lines 

of 

Comm 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

1 

0 

4 

0 

0 

6 

0 

13 

0 

13 

58 

21 

72 

33 

0 

0 

0 

40 

328 

0 

49 

18 

0 

619 

32 

65 1 

GOB 

72 

31 

76 

36 

8 

0 

0 

34 

239 

0 

24 

15 

0 

535 

41 

576 

Mil 

Scuds SAM Industries 

2 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

12 

24 

0 

2 

0 

0 

46 

0 

46 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

17 0 

0 0 

0 8 

0 0 

17 8 

0 0 

17 8 

Mil 

Scuds SAM Industries 

0 

7 

0 

0 

0 

4 

1 

0 

15 

0 

0 

0 

0 

27 

0 

27 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 3 

0 0 

0 0 

0 10 

3 0 

0 0 

25 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

28 13 

0 0 

28 13 

Subtotal 

72 

31 

72 

41 

11 

29 

35 

59 

376 

29 

64 

34 

0 

853 

32 

885 

Subtotal 

76 

52 

76 

39 

12 

19 

51 

45 

277 

30 

51 

36 

0 

764 

42 

806 

Other 

84 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

10 

0 

0 

0 

0 

96 

0 

96 

Other 

112 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

124 

0 

124 

Total 

156 

31 

72 

41 

11 

29 

35 

61 

386 

29 

64 

34 

0 

949 

32 

981 

Total 

188 

52 

76 

39 

12 

19 

51 

51 

283 

30 

51 

36 

0 

888 

42 

930 

437 
Table 178 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by AIF Category 

Day 

20 

20 

20 

20 

20 

20 

20 

20 

20 

20 

20 

20 

20 

20 

20 

20 

Day 

21 

21 

21 

21 

21 

21 

21 

21 

21 

21 

21 

21 

21 

21 

21 

21 

Aircraft 

TY Pe 

A-I0 

A-6 

AV-8 

8-52 

F-11 IE 

F-11 IF 

F-I17 

F-ISE 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR- 1 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

Aircraft 

Type 

A-10 

A-6 

AV-8 

8-52 

F-11 IE 

F-11 IF 

F-l I7 

F-ISE 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR-I 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

OCA 

4 

2 

0 

0 

0 

24 

10 

2 

10 

4 

2 

4 

0 

62 

4 

66 

NBC 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

22 

0 

8 

0 

0 

0 

0 

30 

0 

30 

C3 Elect 

00 

00 

00 

00 

04 

20 

20 

10 0 

2s 0 

00 

00 

08 

00 

39 12 

00 

39 12 

OCA NBC C3 Elect 

4020 

3465 

0000 

0000 

0000 

6000 

27 16 8 0 

SO60 

1sooo 

3000 

17002 

22007 

0000 

102 20 22 14 

16400 

118 24 22 14 

Governmt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

2 

Governmt 

Control 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

0 

6 

Navy 

0 

10 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

0 

18 

0 

18 

Navy 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

2 

POL 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

11 

0 

19 

0 

19 

POL 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

2 
Aircraft 

Day Type 

20 A-10 

20 A-6 

20 AV-8 

20 B-52 

20 F-11IE 

20 F-IlIF 

20 F-117 

20 F-15E 

20 F-16 

20 F-4G 

20 F/A-18 

20 GR-1 

20 TLAM 

20 Subtotal 

Other 

20 Aircraft 

20 Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

21 A-I0 

21 A-6 

21 AV-8 

21 B-52 

21 F-IIIE 

21 F-IIIF 

21 F-117 

21 F-15E 

21 F-16 

21 F-4G 

21 F/A-18 

21 GR-1 

21 TLAM 

21 Subtotal 

Other 

21 Aircraft 

21 Total 

Lines 

of 

Comm 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

2 

4 

15 

0 

0 

0 

9 

0 

31 

0 

31 

Lines 

of 

Comm 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

6 

0 

4 

2 

0 

0 

8 

0 

21 

0 

21 

GOB 

112 

36 

72 

26 

0 

1 

1 

28 

32 1 

0 

37 

16 

0 

650 

61 

711 

GOB 

71 

23 

14 

15 

0 

0 

0 

23 

310 

0 

13 

10 

0 

479 

29 

508 

Mil 

Scuds SAM Industries 

0 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

10 

0 

10 

0 0 

2 0 

0 0 

0 6 

0 0 

0 0 

2 9 

0 0 

4 0 

18 0 

11 0 

0 0 

0 0 

31 15 

1 0 

38 15 

Mil 

Scuds SAM Industries 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

5 

4 

0 

0 

0 

I1 0 

0 

11 

4 0 

3 0 

0 0 

3 6 

0 0 

0 0 

0 2 

3 0 

2 4 

20 0 

6 0 

2 0 

0 0 

43 12 

I 0 

44 12 

Subtota: 

116 

54 

12 

32 

12 

29 

55 

59 

368 

22 

58 

48 

0 

925 

66 

991 

Subtotal 

85 

47 

14 

24 

0 

12 

59 

46 

337 

23 

38 

49 

0 

734 

50 

784 

Other 

92 

0 

0 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

98 

1 

99 

Other 

83 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

0 

4 

12 

0 

0 

0 

0 

102 

0 

102 

Total 

208 

54 

72 

38 

12 

29 

55 

59 

368 

22 

58 

48 

0 

1,023 

67 

1,090 

Total 

168 

47 

14 

27 

0 

12 

59 

50 

349 

23 

38 

49 

0 

836 

50 

886 

439 
Table 178 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by AIF Category 

Day 

22 

22 

22 

22 

22 

22 

22 

22 

22 

22 

22 

22 

22 

22 

22 

22 

Day 

23 

23 

23 

23 

23 

23 

23 

23 

23 

23 

23 

23 

23 

23 

22 

23 

Aircraft 

5pe 

A-I0 

A-6 

AV-8 

8-52 

F-IIIE 

F-1 I IF 

F-117 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR- I 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

Aircraft 

TYPe 

A-10 

A-6 

AV-8 

8-52 

F-1 I IE 

F-l I IF 

F-117 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR-I 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Tobl 

OCA 

0 

9 

0 

0 

I2 

19 

2 

4 

0 

1 

8 

0 

0 

55 

4 

59 

OCA 

2 

2 

0 

0 

0 

18 

34 

9 

1 

3 

2 

0 

0 

71 

7 

78 

NBC C3 Elect 

030 

044 

000 

000 

000 

010 

29 20 0 

070 

0 12 0 

000 

090 

000 

000 

29 56 4 

111 

30 57 5 

NBC C3 Elect 

020 

040 

020 

000 

004 

000 

21 0 0 

020 

24 21 0 

000 

8 14 0 

000 

000 

53 45 4 

010 

53 46 4 

Governmt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

2 

Governmt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Navy 

0 

I 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

9 

0 

0 

10 

0 

10 

Navy 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

8 

0 

8 

POL 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

37 

0 

39 

0 

39 

POL 

0 

4 

0 

6 

8 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

23 

0 

42 

0 

42 

440 
Alrcraft 

Day 5Pe 

22 A-I0 

22 A-6 

22 AV-8 

22 B-52 

22 F-111E 

22 F-111F 

22 F-117 

22 F-15E 

22 F-16 

22 F-4G 

22 FIA-18 

22 GR-1 

22 TLAM 

22 Subtotal 

Other 

22 Aircraft 

22 Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

23 A-10 

23 A-6 

23 AV-8 

23 8-52 

23 F-IllE 

23 F-IllF 

23 F-117 

23 F-15E 

23 F-16 

23 F-4G 

23 FIA-I8 

23 GR-I 

23 TLAM 

23 Subtotal 

Other 

22 Aircraft 

23 Total 

Lines 

of 

Comm GOB 

0 21 

0 29 

0 114 

0 33 

00 

00 

00 

2 12 

2 275 

00 

0 97 

12 4 

00 

16 585 

Mil 

Scuds SAM Industries 

00 0 

07 0 

00 0 

00 6 

00 0 

93 0 

00 0 

15 0 0 

6 11 0 

0 20 0 

00 15 

00 0 

00 0 

30 41 21 

Subtotal 

24 

54 

114 

39 

12 

32 

53 

40 

308 

21 

138 

53 

0 

888 

Other 

132 

0 

2 

3 

0 

2 

0 

8 

10 

0 

3 

0 

0 

160 

0 42 00 2 51 1 

16 627 30 41 23 939 161 

Lines 

of 

Comm 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

I 

2 

16 

0 

0 

14 

0 

37 

GOB 

40 

37 

100 

31 

0 

0 

0 

24 

238 

0 

78 

0 

0 

548 

Scuds 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

SAM 

4 

8 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

9 

10 

25 

2 

0 

58 

Mil 

Industries 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

5 

Subtotal 

48 

63 

102 

37 

12 

19 

62 

38 

309 

13 

131 

39 

0 

873 

Other 

148 

0 

0 

6 

0 

23 

0 

0 

18 

0 

9 

4 

0 

208 

0 30 02 0 40 0 

31 578 2 60 5 913 208 

Total 

156 

54 

116 

42 

12 

34 

53 

48 

318 

21 

141 

53 

0 

1,048 

52 

1,100 

Total 

196 

63 

102 

43 

12 

42 

62 

38 

327 

13 

140 

43 

0 

1.081 

40 

1.121 

44 1 
Table 178 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by AIF Category 

Day 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

Day 

25 

25 

25 

25 

25 

25 

25 

25 

25 

25 

25 

25 

25 

25 

25 

25 

Aircraft 

Type 

A-10 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-IIIE 

F-I 1 IF 

F-117 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- I8 

GR- 1 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

Aircraft 

Type 

A-I0 

A-6 

AV-8 

8-52 

F-IIIE 

F-1 I IF 

F-l I7 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR- I 

TLAM 

Subtolal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

OCA 

4 

4 

0 

0 

0 

4 

11 

6 

4 

10 

9 

0 

0 

52 

NIIC C3 Elect 

000 

0 II 3 

020 

004 

000 

000 

13 2 0 

020 

082 

000 

0 13 0 

000 

000 

13 38 9 

1010 

53 13 39 9 

OCA 

2 

6 

0 

0 

0 

3 

10 

3 

13 

8 

7 

7 

0 

59 

4 

63 

NBC C3 Elect 

0 10 0 

400 

004 

007 

000 

000 

1 18 0 

0 10 0 

040 

000 

21 3 0 

000 

000 

26 45 II 

000 

26 45 11 

Governmt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

3 

Navy POL 

0 0 

5 0 

0 0 

0 6 

0 12 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

044 

0 0 

7 0 

0 0 

0 0 

I2 62 

0 0 

12 62 

Governmt 

Control Navy 

00 

01 

00 

00 

00 

00 

I0 

00 

00 

00 

05 

00 

00 

16 

04 

1 10 

POL 

0 

0 

0 

0 

12 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

13 

0 

26 

0 

26 

442 
Day 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

24 

Day 

25 

25 

25 

25 

?S 

25 

25 

25 

25 

25 

25 

25 

25 

Llnes 

Aircraft of 

Type 

A-10 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-IlIE 

F-11 IF 

F-I17 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR-I 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

Alrcraft 

Type 

A-10 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-111E 

F-I I1F 

F-Ill 

F- I 5E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- I8 

GR- I 

TLAM 

Comm GOB 

0 21 

4 17 

2 90 

0 32 

00 

40 

70 

2 24 

3 284 

00 

9 75 

4 13 

00 

35 562 

I 38 

36 600 

Lines 

of 

Comm GOB 

0 61 

6 63 

0 92 

0 29 

00 

10 

01 

0 22 

0 219 

00 

10 80 

12 0 

00 

25 Subtotal 35 621 

25 Aircraft 0 42 

25 Total 35 669 

Other 

Scuds SAM 

78 

08 

00 

00 

00 

00 

05 

II 1 

09 

03 

0 19 

00 

00 

18 53 

Mil 

Industries 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

11 

0 

II 

Subtotal 

46 

52 

94 

42 

12 

8 

41 

46 

354 

13 

132 

28 

0 

868 

Other 

130 

5 

0 

I 

0 

34 

4 

0 

12 

0 

19 

0 

0 

21 1 

Total 

176 

57 

94 

49 

12 

42 

45 

46 

366 

13 

151 

28 

0 

1,079 

01 0 48 1 49 

18 60 11 916 212 1,128 

Scuds 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

5 

18 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

30 

SAM 

4 

0 

0 

9 

0 

0 

19 

0 

0 

4 

6 

0 

0 

42 

Mil 

Industries 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

4 

1 

43 

0 

0 

3 

0 

53 

Subtotal 

79 

80 

96 

45 

12 

14 

59 

55 

339 

12 

132 

38 

0 

96 1 

Other 

139 

0 

0 

1 

0 

28 

1 

0 

2 

2 

21 

4 

0 

198 

Total 

218 

80 

96 

46 

12 

42 

60 

55 

341 

14 

153 

42 

0 

1,159 

00 0 50 0 50 

30 42 53 1,011 198 1,209 
Table 178 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by AIF Category 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

26 A-10 

26 A-6 

26 AV-8 

26 8-52 

26 F-IIIE 

26 F-l11F 

26 F-117 

26 F-15E 

26 F-4G 

26 F-16 

26 FIA-18 

26 GR-I 

26 TLAM 

26 Subtotal 

Other 

26 Aircraft 

26 Total 

Day 

27 

21 

27 

27 

27 

27 

27 

27 

21 

21 

27 

27 

21 

27 

27 

27 

Aircraft 

TY Qe 

A-I0 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-IIIE 

F-l 1 IF 

F-117 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR- I 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

OCA NBC C3 Elect 

4000 

0040 

0000 

0007 

0000 

0010 

22 18 9 0 

6043 

9410 

5000 

3 011 0 

4000 

0000 

53 22 30 10 

4000 

57 22 30 10 

OCA NBC C3 

402 

260 

400 

000 

004 

400 

0 0 21 

001 

0 25 12 

300 

8 14 0 

14 7 0 

000 

39 52 46 

000 

39 52 46 

Elect 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

I 

16 

0 

0 

0 

0 

17 

0 

17 

Governmt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

17 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

11 

0 

17 

Governmt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

25 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

25 

0 

25 

Navy 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

0 

0 

10 

1 

11 

POL 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Navy POL 

0 0 

2 3 

0 0 

0 0 

0 4 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 4 

0 0 

0 0 

2 11 

0 0 

2 11 

444 
Aircraft 

Day Type 

26 A-I0 

26 A-6 

26 AV-8 

26 B-52 

26 F-lllE 

26 F-IIIF 

26 F-117 

26 F-15E 

26 F-16 

26 F-4G 

26 FIA-18 

26 GR-I 

26 TLAM 

26 Subtotal 

Other 

26 Aircraft 

26 Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

27 A-I0 

27 A-6 

21 AV-8 

21 B-52 

27 F-lllE 

27 F-IIIF 

27 F-117 

27 F-I5E 

27 F-16 

27 F-4G 

27 FIA-18 

27 GR-I 

27 TLAM 

27 Subtotal 

Other 

27 Aircraft 

27 Total 

Lines 

of 

corn 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

2 

8 

0 

0 

19 

0 

32 

2 

34 

Lines 

of 

Comm 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

3 

15 

24 

0 

0 

0 

0 

45 

0 

45 

GOB 

63 

34 

104 

30 

0 

47 

0 

20 

293 

0 

94 

22 

0 

707 

41 

748 

GOB 

87 

39 

44 

33 

0 

187 

0 

20 

269 

0 

10 

4 

0 

693 

45 

738 

Scuds 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

9 

0 

3 

16 

0 

10 

0 

0 

42 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

5 

9 

4 

0 

21 

Mil SubIndustries 

0 

0 

0 

6 

4 

0 

0 

0 

24 

0 

0 

0 

0 

34 

I2 0 

43 23 34 

Mil 

Scuds SAM Industries 

0 

4 

0 

13 

0 

0 

0 

9 

0 

0 

6 

I2 

0 

44 

2 

46 

0 0 

0 4 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

1 0 

0 0 

I 0 

6 0 

2 0 

0 0 

0 0 

10 4 

0 19 

10 23 

total 

67 

44 

104 

46 

8 

58 

66 

38 

355 

10 

133 

49 

0 

978 

51 

1,029 

Subtotal 

93 

60 

48 

46 

8 

194 

56 

46 

341 

9 

44 

31 

0 

988 

66 

1,054 

Other 

98 

13 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

56 

0 

0 

179 

0 

179 

Other 

82 

17 

0 

0 

4 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

106 

0 

0 

215 

0 

215 

Total 

165 

57 

104 

46 

12 

58 

66 

38 

363 

10 

189 

49 

0 

1,157 

51 

1,208 

Total 

175 

77 

48 

46 

12 

200 

56 

46 

347 

9 

150 

37 

0 

1,203 

66 

1,269 

445 
Table 178 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by AIF Category 

Day 

28 

28 

28 

28 

28 

28 

28 

28 

28 

28 

28 

28 

28 

28 

28 

28 

Day 

29 

29 

29 

29 

29 

29 

29 

29 

29 

29 

29 

29 

29 

29 

29 

29 

Alrcraft 

A-I0 

A-6 

Type 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-l 1 IE 

F-11 IF 

F-I17 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR- I 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

Aircraft 

A-I0 

Type 

A-6 

AV-8 

8-52 

F-11 IE 

F-IlIF 

F-l I7 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FtA- 18 

GR- I 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

OCA 

0 

0 

0 

6 

0 

8 

3 

2 

II 

3 

14 

25 

0 

72 

6 

78 

OCA 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

16 

14 

0 

4 

3 

34 

0 

77 

17 

94 

NBC C3 Elect 

000 

503 

000 

000 

040 

000 

0 37 0 

00 1 

11 28 2 

000 

640 

000 

000 

22 13 6 

000 

22 73 6 

NBC c3 

00 

02 

00 

00 

00 

01 

8 24 

02 

00 

00 

04 

00 

00 

8 33 

00 

8 33 

Elect 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

I 

0 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

I 

0 

I 

Governmt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Governmt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Navy 

0 

14 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

0 

24 

1 

25 

Navy 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

2 

POL 

8 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

0 

0 

0 

16 

0 

16 

POL 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

3 

446 
Aircraft 

Day DPe 

28 A-10 

28 A-6 

28 AV-8 

28 B-52 

28 F-lllE 

28 F-lllF 

28 F-I17 

28 F-15E 

28 F-16 

28 F-4G 

28 FIA-18 

28 GR-I 

28 TLAM 

28 Subtotal 

Other 

28 Aircraft 

28 Total 

Aircraft 

Day DPe 

29 A-10 

29 A-6 

29 AV-8 

29 B-52 

29 F-lllE 

29 F-lllF 

29 F-117 

29 F-I5E 

29 F-16 

29 F-4G 

29 FIA-18 

29 GR-I 

29 TLAM 

29 Subtotal 

Other 

29 Aircraft 

29 Total 

Lines 

of 

Comm GOB 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

I 

13 

24 

0 

2 

8 

0 

56 

0 

56 

Lines 

of 

60 

31 

74 

23 

0 

11.1 

9 

21 

220 

0 

66 

0 

0 

615 

37 

652 

Comm GOB 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

7 

1 

12 

12 

0 

3 

0 

0 

35 

0 

35 

83 

76 

78 

16 

0 

150 

1 

23 

23 1 

0 

16 

4 

0 

738 

50 

788 

Mil 

Scuds SAM Industries 

0 

0 

0 

I 

0 

0 

0 

12 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

17 

0 

17 

Scuds 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

0 

9 

I0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

22 

0 

22 

0 0 

4 0 

0 0 

6 6 

4 4 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

18 0 

4 0 

0 0 

0 0 

36 I0 

4 16 

40 26 

Mil 

SAM Industries 

4 0 

7 3 

0 0 

0 15 

0 12 

0 0 

2 0 

0 1 

9 0 

9 0 

9 0 

0 0 

0 0 

40 31 

I 2 

41 33 

Subtotal 

68 

57 

74 

42 

12 

127 

52 

49 

308 

21 

104 

33 

0 

947 

64 

1.011 

Subtotal 

91 

90 

78 

34 

12 

160 

53 

62 

270 

13 

95 

38 

0 

996 

70 

1,066 

Other 

126 

14 

0 

0 

0 

17 

0 

2 

12 

1 

67 

0 

0 

239 

0 

239 

Other 

108 

1 

0 

0 

4 

10 

0 

0 

20 

1 

52 

0 

0 

196 

0 

196 

Total 

194 

71 

74 

42 

12 

144 

52 

51 

320 

22 

171 

33 

0 

1,186 

64 

1,250 

Total 

199 

91 

78 

34 

16 

170 

53 

62 

290 

14 

147 

38 

0 

1,192 

70 

1,262 

447 
Table 178 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by AIF Category 

Alrcraft 

Day Type 

30 A-10 

30 A-6 

30 AV-8 

30 B-52 

30 F-IIIE 

30 F-IIIF 

30 F-117 

30 F-ISE 

30 F-16 

30 F-4G 

30 F/A-18 

30 GR-1 

30 TLAM 

30 Subtotal 

Other 

30 Aircraft 

30 Total 

Day 

31 

31 

31 

31 

31 

31 

31 

31 

31 

31 

31 

31 

31 

31 

31 

31 

Alrcraft 

nLpe 

A-10 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-IIIE 

F-1 I IF 

F-I17 

F-ISE 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR- I 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

OCA 

1 

0 

0 

0 

6 

7 

S 

1 

4 

2 

4 

36 

0 

66 

NBC C3 Elect 

000 

026 

000 

14 0 0 

000 

000 

so0 

000 

000 

000 

0 10 0 

000 

000 

19 12 6 

Governmt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Navy 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 017 0 00 

66 19 29 6 00 

OCA 

0 

4 

0 

9 

0 

0 

20 

I 

30 

0 

1 

32 

0 

97 

0 

97 

NBC c3 

02 

40 

00 

60 

00 

00 

07 

00 

00 

00 

70 

00 

00 

17 9 

00 

17 9 

Elect 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Governmt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Navy 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

POL 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

3 

POL 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

448 
Lines 

Aircraft of Mil 

Day Type Comm GOB Scuds SAM Industries 

30 

30 

30 

30 

30 

30 

30 

30 

30 

30 

30 

30 

30 

30 

30 

30 

Day 

31 

31 

31 

31 

31 

31 

31 

31 

31 

31 

31 

31 

31 

31 

31 

31 

A-I0 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-lllE 

F-1 1 IF 

F-117 

F- 1 SE 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 1 8 

GR-I 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

Aircraft 

Type 

A-I0 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-lllE 

F-li1F 

F-117 

F- 15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- I8 

GR-1 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

5 

2 

6 

26 

0 

0 

0 

0 

39 

0 

39 

Lines 

of 

Comm 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

6 

3 

10 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2s 

0 

25 

104 0 

63 0 

88 0 

23 0 

0 0 

187 0 

20 4 

36 5 

243 5 

0 0 

140 1 

4 0 

0 0 

908 15 

33 0 

941 15 

GOB 

96 

42 

76 

21 

0 

81 

2 

34 

22 1 

0 

71 

0 

0 

644 

32 

676 

Scuds 

0 

4 

0 

3 

0 

0 

6 

14 

0 

0 

10 

0 

0 

37 

0 

37 

4 0 

0 0 

2 0 

0 13 

0 4 

0 0 

6 13 

1 0 

4 24 

10 0 

5 0 

0 0 

0 0 

32 54 

I 0 

33 54 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

1 

1 

2 

Mil 

Industries 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

4 

Subtotal 

109 

71 

90 

50 

10 

199 

58 

49 

306 

12 

160 

40 

0 

1,154 

51 

1.205 

Subtotal 

98 

54 

76 

39 

0 

87 

41 

56 

26 1 

1 

89 

32 

0 

834 

33 

867 

Other 

104 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

3 

0 

2 

17 

0 

0 

129 

0 

129 

Other 

74 

12 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

2 

4 

0 

47 

4 

0 

144 

0 

144 

Total 

213 

72 

90 

50 

10 

199 

60 

52 

306 

14 

177 

40 

0 

1,283 

51 

1534 

Total 

172 

66 

76 

39 

0 

88 

41 

58 

265 

1 

136 

36 

0 

978 

33 

1,011 

449 
Table 178 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by AIF Category 

Day 

32 

32 

32 

32 

32 

32 

32 

32 

32 

32 

32 

32 

32 

32 

32 

32 

Alrcraft 

TYP 

A-I0 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-IllE 

F-1 1 IF 

F-I 17 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR- 1 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

Aircraft 

Day 5pe 

33 A-I0 

33 A-6 

33 AV-8 

33 8-52 

33 F-lllE 

33 F-lllF 

33 F-117 

33 F-ISE 

33 F-16 

33 F-4G 

33 FIA-18 

33 GR-I 

33 TLAM 

33 Subtotal 

Other 

33 Aircraft 

33 Total 

OCA NBC C3 Elect 

0000 

6000 

0000 

0200 

0000 

5600 

3800 

3260 

30000 

1000 

61400 

I2000 

0000 

663260 

0000 

663260 

OCA NBC C3 Elect 

0020 

7020 

0000 

5000 

8000 

0030 

31890 

0000 

4 016 0 

0000 

16 0 10 0 

24030 

0000 

101 8 45 0 

15000 

116 8 45 0 

Governmt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Govern m t 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Navy 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

2 

Navy 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

2 

POL 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

POL 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

450 
AlrcrPn 

Day rn 

32 A-10 

32 A-6 

32 AV-8 

32 B-52 

32 F-IIIE 

32 F-IIIF 

32 F-117 

32 F-ISE 

32 F-16 

32 F-OG 

32 F/A-18 

32 OR-1 

32 TLAM 

32 Subtotal 

Other 

32 Aircraft 

32 Total 

AlrcrPn 

Day 5pe 

33 A-10 

33 A-6 

33 AV-8 

33 B-52 

33 F-lllE 

33 F-lllF 

33 F-117 

33 F-15E 

33 F-16 

33 F-4G 

33 NA-18 

33 GR-I 

33 TLAM 

33 Subtotal 

Other 

33 Aircraft 

33 Total 

Lines 

of 

Comm 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

0 

1 

8 

0 

0 

6 

0 

18 

0 

18 

Wnes 

of 

Comm 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

7 

2 

1 

16 

0 

4 

0 

0 

30 

0 

30 

GOB 

20 

42 

26 

27 

0 

32 

0 

22 

92 

0 

56 

0 

0 

317 

4 

321 

GOB 

80 

77 

78 

45 

0 

98 

0 

36 

282 

0 

87 

4 

0 

787 

51 

838 

Mil 

Scuds SAM Industrler 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

18 

16 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

38 

0 

38 

Scuds 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

5 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

10 

0 

10 

0 0 

0 3 

0 0 

0 15 

0 4 

0 I1 

2 22 

3 0 

9 16 

I 0 

0 7 

0 0 

0 0 

I5 78 

I 0 

16 78 

Mil 

SAM Industrfes 

3 0 

6 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 I1 

0 0 

3 0 

7 20 

1 0 

2 0 

0 0 

0 0 

22 31 

0 0 

22 31 

Subtotal 

20 

53 

26 

47 

8 

54 

53 

53 

155 

2 

83 

18 

0 

572 

5 

577 

Subtotal 

85 

92 

78 

50 

12 

119 

56 

45 

348 

1 

I19 

31 

0 

1.036 

66 

1,102 

Other 

46 

17 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

2 

4 

0 

32 

0 

0 

105 

0 

105 

Other 

106 

24 

2 

0 

0 

6 

0 

0 

2 

0 

72 

0 

0 

212 

0 

212 

Total 

66 

70 

26 

47 

12 

54 

53 

55 

159 

2 

115 

18 

0 

677 

5 

682 

Total 

191 

116 

80 

50 

12 

125 

56 

45 

350 

1 

191 

31 

0 

1,248 

66 

1,314 

45 1 
Table 178 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by AIF Category 

Day 

34 

34 

34 

34 

34 

34 

34 

34 

34 

34 

34 

34 

34 

34 

34 

34 

Day 

35 

35 

35 

35 

35 

35 

35 

35 

35 

35 

35 

35 

35 

35 

35 

35 

Aircraft 

TY Pe 

A-I0 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-11 IE 

F-11 IF 

F-117 

F- 15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR-I 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

Aircraft 

Type 

A-10 

A-6 

AV-8 

8-52 

F-l 1 IE 

F-1 1 IF 

F-117 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR- 1 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

OCA 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

12 

5 

7 

0 

27 

0 

52 

0 

52 

OCA 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

13 

I 

3 

I1 

8 

0 

48 

15 

63 

NBC c3 

00 

4 11 

00 

00 

00 

00 

50 

02 

23 6 

00 

67 

00 

00 

38 26 

0 17 

38 43 

NBC c3 

00 

04 

00 

00 

00 

00 

50 

I0 

24 12 

00 

00 

00 

00 

30 16 

00 

30 16 

Elect 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

4 

8 

Elect 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

I 

0 

1 

Governrnt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Governrnt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Navy 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Navy 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

POL 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

.o 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

POL 

2 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

0 

6 

452 
Aircraft 

Day lLPe 

34 A-I0 

34 A-6 

34 AV-8 

34 B-52 

34 F-IIlE 

34 F-IIIF 

34 F-117 

34 F-15E 

34 F-16 

34 F4G 

34 GR-I 

34 TLAM 

34 Subtotal 

Other 

34 Aircraft 

34 Total 

34 FIA-18 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

35 A-10 

35 A-6 

35 AV-8 

35 B-52 

35 F-IllE 

35 F-1IIF 

35 F-117 

35 F-15E 

35 F-16 

35 F-4G 

35 F/A-18 

35 GR-I 

35 TLAM 

35 Subtotal 

Other 

35 Aircraft 

35 Total 

Lines 

of 

Comm GOB 

0 

2 

0 

0 

3 

1 

1 

3 

18 

0 

4 

0 

0 

32 

0 

32 

Lines 

of 

100 

56 

92 

24 

0 

129 

0 

16 

26 1 

0 

90 

7 

0 

775 

50 

825 

Comm GOB 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

6 

I 

4 

0 

11 

0 

0 

26 

0 

26 

74 

67 

26 

25 

8 

25 

0 

34 

I55 

0 

45 

4 

0 

463 

38 

501 

Mil 

Scuds SAM Industries 

0 

0 

0 

7 

8 

0 

7 

12 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

34 

0 

34 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 3 

0 0 

5 0 

6 0 

0 15 

0 0 

0 0 

I1 18 

0 1 

11 19 

Mil 

Scuds SAM Industries 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

14 

0 

11 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

28 

0 

28 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 20 

4 0 

5 0 

2 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

11 20 

0 0 

11 20 

Subtotal 

100 

14 

92 

31 

11 

130 

16 

45 

322 

13 

122 

34 

0 

990 

72 

1,062 

Subtotal 

76 

75 

26 

28 

12 

41 

31 

66 

210 

5 

67 

12 

0 

649 

53 

702 

Other 

88 

15 

0 

2 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

101 

0 

0 

210 

0 

210 

Other 

102 

19 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

43 

0 

0 

166 

0 

166 

Total 

188 

89 

92 

33 

11 

134 

16 

45 

322 

13 

223 

34 

0 

1,200 

72 

1,272 

Total 

178 

94 

26 

28 

12 

41 

31 

66 

212 

5 

110 

12 

0 

815 

53 

868 

453 
Table 178 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by AIF Category 

Alrcraft 

Day Type 

36 A-10 

36 A-6 

36 AV-8 

36 8-52 

36 F-IIIE 

36 F-lllF 

36 F-117 

36 F-I5E 

36 F-16 

36 F-4G 

36 FJA-I8 

36 GR-I 

36 TLAM 

36 Subtotal 

Other 

36 Aircraft 

36 Total 

Day 

37 

37 

31 

37 

37 

31 

37 

31 

37 

37 

31 

37 

37 

37 

31 

37 

Alrcraft 

Type 

A-I0 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-I 11E 

F-11 IF 

F-117 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FJA- I8 

GR-I 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

OCA NBC C3 Elect 

0060 

5020 

0000 

0000 

0000 

3000 

8 12 19 0 

9010 

16060 

2000 

4010 

12000 

0000 

59 12 35 0 

0000 

59 12 35 0 

OCA 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

5 

0 

4 

0 

21 

0 

32 

0 

32 

NBC c3 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

22 8 

00 

20 

00 

00 

00 

00 

24 8 

00 

248 

Elect 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Governmt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

8 

Governmt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Navy 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

I 

0 

1 

Navy 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

2 

POL 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

POL 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

4 

454 
Lines 

of 

corn 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

32 

0 

0 

0 

0 

38 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

36 A-10 

36 A-6 

36 AV-8 

36 B-52 

36 F-lllE 

36 F-lllF 

36 F-117 

36 F-15E 

36 F-16 

36 F-4G 

36 FIA-18 

36 GR-I 

36 TLAM 

36 Subtotal 

Other 

36 Aircraft 

36 Total 

Mil 

Industries 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

4 

0 

10 

0 

0 

17 

Sub- 

(oh1 

64 

78 

36 

40 

8 

174 

55 

55 

336 

5 

73 

17 

0 

94 1 

GOB 

58 

69 

36 

39 

8 

167 

I 

37 

210 

0 

57 

5 

0 

747 

Scuds 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

4 

8 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

13 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

3 

0 

0 

0 

11 

Other 

88 

31 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

103 

0 

0 

228 

Total 

152 

109 

40 

40 

8 

174 

55 

57 

336 

5 

176 

17 

0 

1,169 

0 

38 

64 

811 

0 

13 

2 

13 

0 

17 

66 

1,007 

0 

228 

66 

1,235 

Lines 

Of 

Comm 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

0 

3 

16 

0 

0 

0 

0 

25 

Aircraft 

Type 

A-I0 

A-6 

AV-8 

8-52 

F-lllE 

F-1 11F 

F-117 

F- 15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR- 1 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

Mil 

Industries 

0 

0 

0 

6 

0 

0 

1 

5 

20 

0 

0 

0 

0 

32 

Subtotal 

110 

65 

52 

34 

0 

236 

35 

57 

30 1 

13 

52 

32 

0 

981 

Day 

37 

37 

37 

37 

37 

37 

37 

37 

37 

37 

37 

37 

37 

31 

GOB 

104 

63 

52 

28 

0 

228 

0 

34 

246 

0 

52 

I1 

0 

818 

Scuds 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

12 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

17 

9 

0 

0 

0 

30 

Other 

46 

37 

6 

0 

12 

0 

0 

0 

16 

0 

187 

4 

0 

308 

Total 

156 

102 

58 

34 

12 

236 

35 

57 

317 

13 

239 

36 

0 

1,295 

37 

37 

2 

27 

17 

835 

8 

20 

2 

32 

0 

32 

29 

1,016 

0 

308 

29 

1924 

455 
Table 178 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by AIF Category 

Day 

38 

38 

38 

38 

38 

38 

38 

38 

38 

38 

38 

38 

38 

38 

38 

38 

Aircraft 

A-I0 

Type 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-IIIE 

F-11 IF 

F-I17 

F-ISE 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR-1 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

39 A-10 

39 A-6 

39 AV-8 

39 B-52 

39 F-IIIE 

39 F-IIIF 

39 F-117 

39 F-15E 

39 F-16 

39 F-4G 

39 FIA-18 

39 GR-I 

39 TLAM 

39 Subtotal 

Other 

39 Aircraft 

39 Total 

OCA 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

13 

0 

3 

0 

31 

0 

49 

12 

61 

OCA 

0 

1 

0 

0 

6 

0 

0 

10 

20 

0 

0 

28 

0 

65 

0 

65 

NBC C3 Elect 

000 

200 

000 

000 

000 

070 

20 3 0 

012 

000 

000 

300 

000 

000 

25 II 2 

000 

25 11 2 

NBC c3 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

4 10 

30 

40 

00 

02 

00 

00 

11 12 

00 

11 12 

Elect 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Governmt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

9 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

9 

0 

9 

Governmt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

0 

6 

Navy 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

POL 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Navy POL 

0 2 

4 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

5 0 

0 0 

0 0 

9 2 

0 0 

9 2 

456 
Lines 

Of 

Comm 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

9 

0 

I1 

16 

0 

0 

0 

0 

36 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

38 A-I0 

38 A-6 

38 AV-8 

38 8-52 

38 F-1IlE 

38 F-111F 

38 F-117 

38 F-15E 

38 F-16 

38 F-4G 

38 F/A-18 

38 GR-I 

38 TLAM 

38 Subtotal 

Other 

38 Aircraft 

38 Total 

Mil 

Industries 

0 

0 

0 

0 

12 

0 

10 

0 

20 

0 

0 

0 

0 

42 

Subtotal 

78 

57 

30 

53 

12 

111 

42 

70 

313 

3 

91 

31 

0 

89 1 

GOB 

78 

50 

30 

52 

0 

93 

0 

31 

27 1 

0 

83 

0 

0 

688 

Scuds 

0 

5 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

10 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

16 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

6 

0 

5 

0 

0 

13 

Other 

44 

33 

26 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

170 

0 

0 

274 

Total 

122 

90 

56 

53 

12 

111 

43 

70 

313 

3 

261 

31 

0 

1,165 

32 

720 

62 

953 

64 

1,229 

0 

36 

16 

32 

2 

15 

0 

42 

2 

276 

Lines 

Of 

Comm 

0 

3 

0 

0 

0 

5 

11 

3 

10 

0 

7 

0 

0 

39 

Aircraft 

A-I0 

5Pe 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-Il1E 

F-11 IF 

F-117 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR-I 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

Mil 

Industries 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

11 

5 

36 

0 

0 

0 

0 

5s 

Subtotal 

81 

70 

28 

43 

12 

IS8 

42 

77 

285 

4 

96 

32 

0 

928 

Day 

39 

39 

39 

39 

39 

39 

39 

39 

39 

39 

39 

39 

39 

39 

GOB 

79 

62 

28 

40 

0 

153 

0 

43 

212 

0 

73 

4 

0 

694 

Scuds 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

0 

0 

8 

0 

0 

8 

0 

0 

22 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

5 

3 

4 

1 

0 

0 

13 

Other 

30 

44 

30 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

195 

0 

0 

30 1 

Total 

111 

114 

58 

43 

12 

158 

42 

17 

281 

4 

291 

32 

0 

1,229 

39 

39 

18 

712 

2 

57 

21 

949 

21 

1,250 

0 

39 

1 

23 

0 

13 

0 

301 

457 
Table 178 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by AIF Category 

Alrcraft 

Day Type 

40 A-10 

40 A-6 

40 AV-8 

40 8-52 

40 F-IIIE 

40 F-IIIF 

40 F-117 

40 F-15E 

40 F-16 

40 F-4G 

40 FIA-18 

40 GR-1 

40 TLAM 

40 Subtotal 

Other 

40 Aircraft 

40 Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

41 A-I0 

41 A-6 

41 AV-8 

41 B-52 

41 F-lllE 

41 F-lllF 

41 F-117 

41 F-15E 

41 F-16 

41 F-4G 

41 F/A-18 

41 GR-I 

41 TLAM 

41 Subtotal 

Other 

41 Aircraft 

41 Total 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

6 

9 

2 

8 

4 

0 

38 

0 

38 

OCA 

0 

10 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

0 

4 

4 

0 

20 

28 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

13 

0 

0 

0 

0 

13 

0 

13 

NBC 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

OCA NBC 

48 0 

0 

0 

0 

5 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

9 

0 

9 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

- 

c3 Elect 

LO 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Elect 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Governmt 

Control Navy 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

2 

Governrnt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

2 

0 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

13 

0 

0 

20 

0 

20 

Navy 

0 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

12 

0 

0 

15 

0 

15 

POL 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

2 

POL 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

45 8 
AiITrpn 

Day 5pe 

40 A-10 

40 A-6 

40 AV-8 

40 B-52 

40 F-IIIE 

40 F-IIIF 

40 F-I17 

40 F-lSE 

40 F-16 

40 F4G 

40 FIA-18 

40 GR-I 

40 TLAM 

40 Subtotal 

Oiher 

40 Aircraft 

40 Total 

Aircraft 

Day TYP 

41 A-10 

41 A-6 

41 AV-8 

41 B-52 

41 F-IIIE 

41 F-lllF 

41 F-117 

41 F-I5E . 

41 F-16 

41 F-4G 

41 FIA-18 

41 GR-I 

41 TLAM 

41 Subtotal 

Other 

41 Aircraft 

41 Total 

Llnes 

Of 

Comm 

0 

11 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

13 

10 

0 

16 

2 

0 

56 

0 

56 

Llnes 

of 

Comm 

2 

1 

0 

9 

0 

39 

0 

15 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

69 

0 

69 

GOB 

34 

90 

94 

40 

0 

65 

0 

25 

164 

0 

96 

4 

0 

612 

4 

616 

GOB 

12 

131 

86 

27 

0 

10 

0 

13 

I79 

0 

105 

4 

0 

567 

0 

567 

Mil 

Scuds SAM Industries 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

7 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

9 

0 

9 

Scuds 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

8 

0 

0 

I2 

0 

12 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

1 2 

0 4 

14 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

15 6 

2 0 

17 6 

Mil 

SAM Industries 

0 0 

0 0 

2 0 

0 0 

0 8 

5 0 

0 4 

0 0 

2 36 

11 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

20 48 

0 0 

20 48 

Subtotal 

34 

105 

94 

46 

0 

77 

0 

62 

205 

16 

133 

10 

0 

782 

6 

788 

Subtotal 

14 

145 

88 

36 

8 

55 

6 

34 

22 1 

11 

I29 

8 

0 

755 

28 

783 

Other 

26 

36 

10 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

135 

0 

0 

207 

0 

207 

Other 

28 

4 

36 

6 

4 

0 

0 

32 

12 

0 

118 

0 

0 

240 

0 

240 

Total 

60 

141 

104 

46 

0 

77 

0 

62 

205 

16 

268 

10 

0 

989 

6 

995 

Total 

42 

149 

124 

42 

12 

55 

6 

66 

233 

11 

247 

8 

0 

995 

28 

1,023 

459 
Table 178 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by AIF Category 

Day 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

Day 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

Aircraft 

Type 

A-I0 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-lIlE 

F-11 1F 

F-117 

F-I5E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR- i 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

Aircraft 

Type 

A-10 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-1IIE 

F-IIIF 

F-117 

F- I SE 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR- 1 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

OCA NBC C3 Elect 

0000 

6000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0040 

2000 

0000 

4000 

1000 

12020 

29000 

0000 

54060 

2000 

56060 

OCA 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

NBC c3 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

Elect 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Governrnt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

13 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

13 

0 

13 

Governrnt 

Control 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Navy 

0 

15 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

30 

0 

0 

49 

0 

49 

POL 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Navy POL 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 
Lines 

Of 

Comm 

.o 

19 

0 

0 

0 

12 

0 

0 

4 

0 

14 

0 

3 

49 

Aircraft 

Vype 

A-I0 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-lllE 

F-lllF 

F-117 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR- 1 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

Mil 

Scuds SAM Industries 

00 0 

60 0 

00 0 

00 0 

00 1s 

00 2 

00 26 

00 0 

00 32 

0 22 0 

20 0 

00 0 

00 0 

8 22 75 

Subtotal 

0 

121 

6 

0 

15 

30 

41 

0 

118 

23 

I11 

29 

0 

494 

Day 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

GOB 

0 

IS 

6 

0 

0 

12 

0 

0 

74 

0 

51 

0 

0 

218 

Other 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

12 

0 

0 

0 

0 

13 

Total 

0 

121 

6 

0 

15 

31 

41 

0 

130 

23 

111 

29 

0 

507 

42 

42 

0 

49 

12 

230 

16 3 0 

24 25 75 

33 

527 

2 

15 

35 

542 

Llnes 

of 

Comm GOB 

00 

10 14 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

10 14 

Aircraft 

TY Pe 

A-I0 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-IIIE 

F-11 IF 

F-I17 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR-I 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

Mil 

Industries 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Subtotal 

0 

29 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

29 

Day 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

Scuds 

0 

5 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

S 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Other 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Total 

0 

29 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

29 

43 

43 

00 

10 14 

0 

5 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

29 

0 

0 

0 

29 

Source: Missions Database (SMFIWNMC) 

46 1 
Strike Counts by Kill Box 

These next three tables show the weight of effort against the Iraqi 

ground order of battle in the Kuwaiti Theater of Operations (KTO). Most 

everyone used kill box designators as a convenient and simple way to 

direct aircraft on missions. It was based on the Saudi Air Defense Map 

grid. The following tables provide the number of strikes into the twentytwo kill boxes containing major ground formations. These counts do not 

include strikes on fixed (permanent) installations except where a 

particular target has not been identified with a Basic Encyclopedia (BE) 

number. Seven percent of these kill box counts fall into this category. 

The types of targets include encampments, revetments, equipment, and 

other non permanent installations. 

Aircraft are grouped by type. All F-16~. whether A or C models, 

U.S. or Bahrain, were counted as F-16s. All air to ground models of 

Tornados were counted as GR-1. The “other” category of aircraft include 

A-~s, F-5s, Mirage 2000, AC-130s. etc. The following illustration and 

its accompanying Ground Order of Battle depict the situation as we knew 

it on 21 Feb 91, prior to the ground offensive. 

Figure 2 

Kuwait Theater of Operations’ Killboxes 

I TM _. 

AB AC AD AE AF AG AH 

462 
Table 179 

KTO Ground Order of Battle 

(as of 21 Feb 91) 

Kill Box Primary GOB Elements of: 

AH4 

AG4 

AH5 

AG5 

AF5 

AE5 

AD5 

AC5 

2nd Infantry Div 

8th Infantry Div 

18th Infantry Div 

42nd Infantry Div 

29th Infantry Div 

14th Infantry Div 

19th Infantry Div 

65th SOF Brig 

66th SOF Brig 

68th SOF Brig 

440th Mar Brig(prob)(Faylakah) 

5th Mech Div U/I Div 

7th Infantry Div 

3rd Arm Div(e1ements) 

11 th Arm Div 

15th Infantry Div 

1st Mech Div 

6th Arm Div 

21st Infantry Div 

36th Infantry Div 

16th Infantry Div 

30th Infantry Div(prob) 

20th Infantry Div 

27th Infantry Div 

47th Infantry Div(prob) 

31st Infantry Div 

25th Infantry Div 

48th Infantry Div 

7th Infantry Div 

5th Mech Div 

1 lth Infantry Div 

30th Infantry Div(prob) 

52nd Arm Div 

27th Infantry Div 

47th Infantry Div(prob) 

3 1 st Infantry Div 

463 
Table 179 (cont’d) 

KTO Ground Order of Battle 

(as of 21 Feb 91) 

Kill Box Primary GOB Elements of: 

AB5 

AH6 

AG6 

AF6 

AE6 

AG7 

AF7 

AE7 

AA8 

AD9 

AE9 

AF8 

26th Infantry Div(poss) 

UA Infantry Div 

37th Infantry Div 

51st Mech Div 

U/I Infantry Div 

10th Arm Div 

17th Arm Div 

RG Tawakalna Div 

12th Arm Div 

52nd Arm Div 

RG SOF Div 

RG A1 Faw Infantry Div(prob) 

RG Hammurabi Div 

RG Adnan Infantry Div(prob) 

RG Madinah Arm Div 

RG Baghdad Infantry Div 

RG Nebuchadnezzar Inf Div 

45th Infantry Div 

35th Infantry Div HQ 

VI Corps(poss) 

2 UA Infantry Brig 

17th Arm Div 

RG SOF Div 

RG Tawakalna Div 

12th Arm Div 

RG Adnan Inf Div(prob) 

RG Hammurabi Div 

Unlocated 24th Infantry Div 

28th Infantry Div 

32nd Infantry Div 

41th Infantry Div 

49th Infantry Brig 

86th Infantry Brig 

804th Infantry Brig 

6th Marine Brig 

464 
Table 179 (cont’d) 

KTO Ground Order of Battle 

(as of 21 Feb 91) 

Kill Box Primary GOB Elements of: 

441st Naval infantry Brig 

5 1 st Independent Arm Brig 

55th Independent Arm Brig 

57th Independent Arm Brig 

80th Independent Arm Brig 

Source: A National Level Estimate as of 21 Feb 91 

465 
Table 180 

Strikes by Day by Kill Box 

Day AE8 AF8 AG8 AM 

1 1000 

2 1040 

3 2002 

4 0000 

5 4000 

6 0004 

7 0002 

8 4510 

9 0408 

10 4 5 025 

11 246 0 8 

12 046 0 0 

13 0620 

14 0023 

15 0020 

16 0046 

17 4050 

18 6 2 210 

19 0 0 426 

20 0046 

21 013 3 0 

22 0020 

23 2000 

24 0200 

25 0004 

26 4390 

27 0081 

28 07 214 

29 0061 

30 2 0 14 14 

31 0600 

32 0044 

33 0200 

34 0800 

35 4404 

36 0 I5 I 27 

37 0 16 4 25 

38 0604 

39 0 I1 12 14 

40 01244 

41 17 30 13 13 

42 12 0 6 4 

43 0050 

Total 69 249 123 233 

AFl 

I 

17 

20 

10 

4 

1 

0 

66 

83 

109 

95 

150 

240 

62 

64 

120 

18 

49 

121 

120 

120 

69 

8 

46 

I I5 

191 

196 

141 

I36 

95 

63 

21 

94 

91 

19 

98 

15 

12 

21 

56 

15 

16 

0 

2.98% 

AG7 AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 

20001 23 

4010 22 

0060 34 

0000 9 

0030 3 

3040 17 

4040 48 

45106 8 

80000 6 

16000 10 

4000 5 

10000 84 

91 0 2 1 127 

160001 186 

98 2 0 0 111 

16000 71 

IIOOO 67 

5 0 014 36 

53400 21 

80008 42 

42000 17 

26 0 0 20 18 

12062 72 

55040 29 

42000 30 

30 0 0 18 8 

62034 57 

52 I 14 2 29 

36003 15 

52004 60 

56 0 14 0 30 

9 010 2 4 

19 0 23 5 28 

45 0 7 2 117 

26040 58 

106 42 5 0 13 

0 0 18 0 160 

9 0 4 12 121 

21 0 6 2 140 

85024 16 

40000 24 

28000 0 

0000 0 

1,553 50 140 111 1,976 

AF6 

5 

2 

5 

10 

1 

0 

0 

0 

102 

91 

6 

5 

3 

21 

6 

31 

51 

52 

39 

130 

80 

86 

56 

84 

88 

70 

129 

86 

69 

107 

33 

29 

26 

33 

32 

76 

32 

17 

25 

15 

20 

0 

0 

1,753 

AG6 AH6 

3 1 

1 0 

7 0 

0 9 

0 2 

0 0 

0 6 

2 5 

8 0 

11 0 

2 0 

2 0 

2 0 

17 5 

9 0 

20 0 

19 2 

26 0 

20 0 

47 0 

13 0 

26 15 

49 4 

21 0 

36 1 

24 1 

23 7 

18 0 

19 1 

22 30 

10 4 

2 0 

I5 6 

78 9 

6 I5 

60 8 

47 7 

38 19 

47 8 

87 63 

163 93 

18 32 

0 0 

1,018 353 

466 
Day 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

I5 

16 

17 

18 

19 

20 

21 

22 

23 

24 

25 

26 

27 

28 

29 

30 

31 

32 

33 

34 

35 

36 

37 

38 

39 

40 

41 

42 

43 

Total 

ABS ACS ADS 

0 0 54 

0 0 20 

0 0 28 

0 10 0 

0 0 24 

048 

0 6 29 

008 

000 

000 

002 

003 

000 

004 

049 

044 

204 

0 0 16 

042 

0 2 14 

0 4 10 

0 0 25 

0 10 5 

0 0 11 

0 20 26 

0 8 28 

0 0 10 

0 2 16 

0 6 57 

0 6 69 

0 36 40 

0 2 21 

0 21 15 

0 8 22 

1 14 13 

4 4 17 

4 61 58 

0 29 37 

0 11 7 

022 

000 

000 

000 

11 278 718 

AES AFS ACS 

42 35 28 

47 6 5 

436 

I5 8 2 

124 

882 

23 10 3 

20 52 17 

1 25 2 

26 10 3 

0 35 0 

4 47 2 

27 14 10 

2 14 2 

24 9 23 

24 17 26 

30 42 133 

52 69 110 

24 76 34 

6 34 16 

18 25 8 

0 28 40 

41 52 89 

11 46 64 

6 29 38 

2 19 78 

22 12 6 

16 I1 66 

20 60 57 

48 92 84 

28 20 31 

37 9 8 

19 109 136 

21 34 103 

26 14 53 

6 20 59 

109 48 110 

85 48 113 

33 56 83 

3 40 73 

0 2 39 

000 

000 

931 1,290 1,766 

AH5 AC4 AH4 

2 8 18 

2 8 28 

004 

3 9 24 

14 0 0 

0 0 19 

9 14 0 

6 28 72 

11 2 I1 

0 4 37 

2 17 30 

2 31 13 

8 38 41 

8 26 36 

0 53 107 

20 60 28 

23 49 38 

1 20 60 

I2 28 56 

5 33 18 

7 16 147 

7 91 21 

33 76 38 

21 17 76 

26 70 29 

29 16 45 

62 22 42 

33 55 23 

49 28 63 

41 65 50 

76 16 22 

76 50 74 

37 33 53 

29 24 44 

40 38 55 

31 49 7 

14 34 47 

2 14 20 

23 2 22 

5 0 20 

000 

000 

769 1,148 1,546 

048 

Other 

Kboxes 

65 

84 

56 

76 

56 

97 

71 

72 

39 

52 

34 

31 

29 

24 

41 

16 

20 

36 

25 

43 

45 

49 

61 

61 

60 

75 

68 

73 

173 

92 

121 

57 

96 

106 

74 

84 

56 

106 

164 

134 

80 

94 

4 

2,900 

Subtotal 

307 

252 

177 

185 

I18 

I75 

229 

418 

382 

403 

25 1 

433 

600 

590 

472 

519 

516 

595 

534 

648 

454 

574 

588 

581 

609 

693 

698 

676 

770 

93 1 

648 

333 

814 

807 

464 

778 

857 

755 

697 

649 

574 

210 

9 

21.973 

Other 

916 

559 

483 

369 

432 

384 

447 

468 

404 

458 

392 

490 

317 

368 

452 

415 

386 

386 

396 

442 

432 

526 

533 

547 

600 

515 

57 1 

574 

492 

403 

363 

349 

500 

465 

404 

457 

467 

474 

553 

346 

449 

332 

20 

19,336 

Total 

1,223 

811 

660 

554 

550 

559 

676 

886 

786 

861 

643 

923 

91 7 

958 

924 

934 

902 

981 

930 

1,090 

886 

1.100 

1,121 

1,118 

1,209 

1,208 

1,269 

1-0 

1,262 

1,334 

1,011 

682 

1,314 

1,272 

868 

1,235 

1,324 

1.229 

1,250 

995 

1,023 

542 

29 

41309 

Source: Missions Database (S/NF/WN/NC) 

AL7 
Table 181 

Kill Box Strikes 

Aircraft Type 

A-I0 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-1IlE 

F-IIlF 

F-117 

F-I5E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR-I 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other Aircraft 

Total 

Aircraft Type 

A-I0 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-1 I IE 

F-11 IF 

F-117 

F-1SE 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR-I 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other Aircraft 

Total 

AE8 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

11 

so 

4 

0 

0 

0 

69 

0 

69 

AG6 

30 

196 

26 

24 

0 

4 

0 

56 

517 

22 

133 

8 

0 

1,016 

2 

1,018 

AFS 

0 

8 

0 

18 

0 

15 

0 

6 

191 

5 

6 

0 

0 

249 

0 

249 

AH6 

0 

117 

18 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

19 

1 

197 

0 

0 

352 

1 

353 

AG8 

0 

8 

0 

0 

0 

6 

0 

8 

97 

1 

3 

0 

0 

123 

0 

123 

AB5 

11 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

11 

0 

I1 

AE7 

4 

9 

0 

19 

0 

40 

1 

3 

135 

8 

2 

0 

0 

22 1 

12 

233 

AC5 

174 

0 

0 

12 

0 

1 

0 

4 

87 

0 

0 

0 

0 

278 

0 

278 

AFI AG7 

10 

32 

0 

256 

0 

772 

0 

77 

1.73 1 

29 

38 

10 

0 

2,955 

33 

14 

44 

0 

38 

0 

249 

0 

82 

,012 

24 

82 

0 

0 

545 

8 

2,988 1,553 

AD5 AE5 

289 336 

12 11 

00 

32 93 

00 

47 129 

00 

40 40 

285 269 

19 

0 18 

00 

00 

AH7 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

I 

48 

1 

0 

0 

0 

50 

0 

50 

AF5 

347 

28 

110 

127 

0 

0 

0 

37 

399 

42 

151 

4 

AC6 

31 

2 

0 

15 

0 

0 

0 

2 

73 

1 

7 

0 

0 

131 

9 

140 

AG5 

57 

195 

46 1 

61 

0 

1 

7 

24 

542 

64 

29 1 

4 

00 

706 905 1,245 1,707 

12 26 45 59 

718 931 1,290 1,766 

AD6 

24 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

47 

4 

18 

0 

0 

99 

12 

111 

AH5 

0 

278 

22 

6 

0 

0 

0 

8 

27 

10 

328 

0 

0 

679 

90 

769 

AE6 AF6 

424 314 

77 78 

04 

86 34 

00 

273 124 

00 

137 146 

886 910 

21 35 

33 64 

00 

00 

1,937 1,709 

39 44 

1,976 1,753 

AG4 AH4 

60 44 

71 182 

483 550 

56 20 

00 

00 

00 

22 2 

64 99 

13 0 

156 317 

84 

00 

933 1,218 

215 328 

1,148 1,546 

Other Kboxes 

364 

119 

30 

133 

0 

IS 

7 

580 

938 

437 

105 

48 

0 

2,716 

124 

2,900 

Source: Mi
Table 182 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraft Type 

1 A-10 

1 A4 

I AV-8 

1 B-52 

1 F-IIIE 

I F-IIIF 

I F-117 

I F-l5E 

1 F-16 

1 F-4G 

I €/A-I8 

1 GR-I 

I TLm 

1 Subtotal 

1 OtherAid 

1 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

1 A-10 

1 A-6 

1 AV-8 

1 B-52 

1 F-IIIE 

1 F-1IIF 

1 F-117 

1 F-15E 

1 F-16 

I F-4G 

1 FIA-18 

1 GR-I 

ITLAM 

I Subtotal 

1 OtherAircraft 

1 Total 

AE8 AFS AG8 AM 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

1000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

1000 

0000 

1000 

AG6 AH6 AB5 AC5 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

3100 

0000 

0000 

0000 

3100 

0000 

3100 

AFI 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

1 

AD5 

54 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

54 

0 

54 

AG7 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

9 

0 

0 

0 

20 

0 

20 

AE5 

34 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

0 

0 

0 

42 

0 

42 

AH7 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

AF5 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

7 

11 

0 

0 

0 

18 

17 

35 

AC6 AD6 AE6 AF6 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

00160 

0175 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0 123 5 

0000 

0 1235 

AC5 AH5 AG4 AH4 

00012 

0000 

0006 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

20000 

8220 

0000 

0000 

0000 

28 2 2 18 

0060 

28 2 8 18 

Other Kbox

4

6

6
P 

4 

0 

Table 182 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircrah Type 

2 A-I0 

2 Ad 

2 AV-8 

2 B-52 

2 F-IIIE 

2 F-IIIF 

2 F-I17 

2 F-15E 

2 F-I6 

2 F4G 

2 FIA-18 

2 GR-I 

2 TLAM 

2 Subtotal 

2 OthaAircraft 

2 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

2 A-I0 

2 Ad 

2 AV-8 

2 B-52 

2 F-lllE 

2 F-lllF 

2 F-117 

2 F-15E 

2 F-16 

2 F4G 

2 FIA-18 

2 GR-I 

2 TLAM 

2 Subtotal 

2 OtherAircraft 

2 Total 

AES AFS AGS AE7 AEI AG7 AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 AF6 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00004000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00400000000 

00008000080 

10005401022 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

I0 4 017 4 0 1022 2 

00000000000 

10 4 017 4 0 1022 2 

AG6 AH6 AB5 ACS AD5 AES AFS AC5 AH5 AG4 AH4 

0 0 0 02038 2 0 0 0 0 

00000000000 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 28 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000800020 

10000145200 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

10 0 02047 6 5 2 828 

00000000000 

10 0 02047 6 5 2 828 

Other Kboxe

1

4 

3

1

8

8
Table 182 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day AircraftType 

3 A-10 

3 A4 

3 AV-8 

3 B-52 

3 F-lllE 

3 F-11IF 

3 F-117 

3 F-l5E 

3 F-16 

3 F-4G 

3 F/A-18 

3 GR-I 

3TLAM 

3 Subtotal 

3 OtherAircraft 

3 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

3 A-10 

3 A-6 

3 AV-8 

3 B-52 

3 F-IlIE 

3 F-lllF 

3 F-117 

3 F-lSE 

3 F-16 

3 F-4G 

3 FIA-18 

3 GR-I 

3TLAM 

3 Subtotal 

3 OtherAirCraft 

3 Total 

P 

2 

AES AF8 AGS AE7 AFI AG7 AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 AF6 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00003006060 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 28 0 

20023000005 

00006000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

2 0 0 220 0 0 6 034 5 

00000000000 

2 0 0 220 0 0 6 034 5 

AG6 AH6 AB5 ACS AD5 AE5 AF5 AG5 AH5 AG4 AH4 

00000020000 

00000000000 

00000000004 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

0 0 0 0 28 4 0 2 0 0 0 

70000014000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

7 0 0 0 28 4 3 6 0 0 4 

00000000000 

7 0 0 0 28 4 3 6 0 0 4 

Other Kbox

3

5

5
Table 182 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraft Type 

4 A-10 

4 A-6 

4 AV-8 

4 8-52 

4 F-1IIE 

4 F-lllF 

4 F-117 

4 F-1% 

4 F-16 

4 F-4G 

4 FIA-18 

4 GR-1 

4 Subtotal 

4 OtherAircraft 

4 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

4 nm 

4 A-10 

4 A4 

4 AV-8 

4 8-52 

4 F-IIlE 

4 F-lllF 

4 F-117 

4 F-ISE 

4 F-16 

4 FAG 

4 FIA-18 

4 GR-1 

4 TLAM 

4 Stibtotnl 

4 Other Aircraft 

4 Total 

AE8 AFS AC8 AEl AFI ACl AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 AF6 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00006000063 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00004000037 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

0000100000910 

00000000000 

0 0 0 010 0 0 0 0 910 

AC6 AH6 AB5 ACS AD5 AE5 AFS ACS AH5 AG4 AH4 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000008 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00010012000016 

00000382200 

09000000100 

00000000080 

00000000000 

0 9 010 015 8 2 3 824 

00000000010 

0 9 010 015 8 2 3 924 

Other K
Table 182 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraft Type 

5 A-I0 

5 A-6 

5 AV-8 

5 B-52 

5 F-lllE 

5 F-lllF 

5 F-117 

5 F-l5E 

5 F-16 

5 F-4G 

5 FIA-18 

5 GR-I 

5 nm 

5 Subtotal 

5 OtherAimft 

5 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

5 A-10 

5 A-6 

5 AV-8 

5 B-52 

5 F-111E 

5 F-11IF 

5 F-117 

5 F-1% 

5 F-16 

5 F-4G 

5 FIA-18 

5 GR-1 

5 TLAM 

5 Subtotal 

5 Other Aircraft 

5 Total 

P 

4 

w 

AH AF8 AG8 AE7 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

4000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

4000 

0000 

4000 

AG6 AH6 AB5 AC5 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0200 

0000 

0000 

0200 

0000 

0200 

AFI AG7 AH7 AC6 AD6 

00000 

00000 

00000 

30030 

00000 

00000 

00000 

00000 

00000 

10000 

00000 

00000 

00000 

40030 

00000 

40030 

ADS AES AF5 AGS AH5 

00000 

00006 

00000 

00000 

00000 

00000 

00000 

00000 

240002 

01240 

00006 

00000 

00000 

24 I 2 4 14 

00000 

24 12414 

AE6 AF6 

00 

00 

00 

30 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

01 

00 

00 

00 

31 

00 

31 

AG4 AH4 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

Other Kboxe

1

1

2

5

5
Table 182 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aimaft Type 

6 A-10 

6 Ad 

6 AV-8 

6 B-52 

6 F-lllE 

6 F-lllF 

6 F-117 

6 F-15E 

6 F-16 

6 F4G 

6 FIA-18 

6 GR-I 

6 TLAM 

6 Subtotal 

6 OthaAircraft 

6 Total 

Day AircraftType 

6 A-10 

6 Ad 

6 AV-8 

6 B-52 

6 F-lllE 

6 F-lllF 

6 F-117 

6 F-15E 

6 F-16 

6 F4G 

6 FIA-18 

6 GR-1 

6 =Ah4 

6 Subtotal 

6 OtherAircrafi 

6 Total 

AE8 AF8 AG8 AE7 AFI AG7 AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 

0000000000 

0000000000 

0000000000 

0000000005 

0000000000 

0000000000 

0000000000 

0000000000 

0 0 0 4 0 0 0 4 0 12 

0000130000 

0000000000 

0000000000 

0000000000 

0 0 0 4 13 0 4 0 17 

0000000000 

0 0 0 4 13 0 4 0 17 

AG6 AH6 ABS ACS AD5 AE5 AFS AGS AHS AG4 

0000480000 

0000000000 

0000000000 

0000000000 

0000000000 

0000000000 

0000000000 

0000000000 

0004408000 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0.2 0 0 

0000000000 

0000000000 

0000000000 

0004888200 

0000000000 

0004888200 

AF6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

AH4 

2 

0 

10 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

12 

7 

19 

Other Kboxa 

12 

0 

0 

14 

0 

0 

0 

9 

47 

15 

0 

0 

0 

91 

0 

97 
Table 182 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraft Type 

7 A-10 

7 Ad 

7 AV-8 

7 B-52 

7 F-111E 

7 F-1llF 

7 F-117 

7 F-15E 

7 F-16 

7 F4G 

7 FIA-18 

7 GR-I 

7 TLAM 

7 Subtotal 

7 OtherAircraft 

7 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

7 A-I0 

7 A-6 

7 AV-8 

7 8-52 

7 F-IIlE 

7 F-lllF 

7 F-117 

7 F-15E 

7 F-16 

7 F-4G P 

4 7 FIA-18 

VI 7 GR-1 

7 nm 

7 Subtotal 

7 OthcrAimft 

1 Total 

AES AFS AC8 AE7 AF7 ACl AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 AF6 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000300000 

000000040340 

00020100000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

0 0 0 2 0 4 0 4 0 48 0 

00000000000 

000204040480 

AG6 AH6 AES ACS ADS AE5 AF5 AGS AH5 AC4 AH4 

0 0 0 2 4 10 8 0 0 0 0 

04000000000 

02000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00002200000 

0004231100800 

00000023000 

00000000100 

00000000000 

00000000000 

0 6 0’6292310 3 9 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 

0 6 0 6292310 3 914 0 

Other Kbox

1

3

1

7

1
Table 182 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraft Type 

8 A-10 

8 A-6 

8 AV-8 

8 B-52 

8 F-IIlE 

8 F-IlIF 

8 F-117 

8 F-15E 

8 F-4G 

8 F-16 

8 FIA-18 

8 GR-1 

8 TLAM 

8 Subtotal 

8 Other Aircraft 

8 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

8 A-10 

8 A-6 

8 AV-8 

8 B-52 

8 F-IlIE 

8 F-IIIF 

8 F-117 

8 F-ISE 

8 F-16 

8 F-4G 

8 FIA-18 

8 GR-I 

8 TLAM 

8 Subtotal 

8 Other Aircraft 

R TnlnI 

AE8 AFS AG8 AE7 AFI AG7 AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 AF6 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00004400040 

00000000000 

40000000000 

00000000000 

0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 

0 4 0 06124 0 0 6 4 0 

011 01110000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

4 5 106645 10 6 8 0 

00000000000 

4 5 106645 10 6 8 0 

AG6 AH6 AB5 AC5 AD5 AE5 AF5 AG5 AH5 AG4 AH4 

0 0 0 0 4 16 52 16 0 22 10 

00000000100 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 50 

20000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00004000000 

00000400000 

00000001300 

05000000200 

00000000000 

00000000000 

2 5 0 0 8205217 62860 

2 5 0 0 R205217 62872 

o o o n o o 0 o o 0 12 

Other Kboxes 

8 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

30 

18 

11 

1 

0 

0 

72 

0 

72 
Table 182 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraft Type 

9 A-10 

9 A4 

9 AV-8 

9 B-52 

9 F-IIIE 

9 F-lllF 

9 F-117 

9 F-ISE 

9 F-16 

9 F-4G 

9 FIA-18 

9 GR-I 

9 TLAM 

9 Subtotal 

9 0thaAircraf-l 

9 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

9 A-10 

9 A4 

0 AV-X 

9 u-52 

9 F-IIIE 

9 F-IIIF 

9 F-117 

9 F-15E 

9 F-16 

9 F-4G P 

4 9 FIA-18 

9 GR-I 4 

9 TLAM 

9 Subtotal 

9 Other Aircraft 

9 Total 

AE8 AFS AG8 AE7 AFI AG7 AH7 AC6 

00000000 

00000000 

00000000 

00004200 

00000000 

00000000 

00000000 

00009800 

0 4 0 85470 0 0 

00000000 

000016000 

00000000 

00000000 

0 4 0 88380 0 0 

00000000 

0 4 0 88380 0 0 

AG6 AH6 AB5 AC5 AD5 AE5 AF5 AG5 

0 0 0 0 0 0 20 2 

00000000 

00000000 

00000000 

00000000 

00000000 

00000000 

80000040 

00000110 

00000000 

00000000 

00000000 

8 0 0 0 0 125 2 

00000000 

8 0 0 0 0 125 2 

o o o o o n n o 

AD6 AE6 

00 

00 

00 

06 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

06 

00 

06 

AH5 AG4 

00 

00 

02 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

40 

00 

60 

00 

00 

10 2 

I0 

11 2 

AF6 

100 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

102 

0 

102 

AH4 

4 

0 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

10 

1 

11 

Other Kbox

3
Table 182 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraft Type 

10 A-10 

10 A-6 

10 AV-8 

10 B-52 

10 F-IIIE 

10 F-IlIF 

10 F-117 

10 F-15E 

10 F-16 

10 F-4G 

10 F/A-18 

10 GR-I 

10 TLAM 

10 Subtotal 

10 Ocher Aircraft 

10 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

10 A-10 

10 A-6 

10 AV-8 

10 B-52 

10 F-lI1E 

10 F-lllF 

10 1.-117 

10 F-l5E 

10 F-16 

10 F-4G 

10 F/A-18 

10 GR-I 

10 TLAM 

10 Subtotal 

10 Other Aircraft 

10 Total 

AE8 AFS AGS AE7 AFI AG7 AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 AF6 

0000000001080 

00000000000 

00000000000 

01048000003 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

4 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 4 0198716 0 0 0 0 8 

00022000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

4 5 0 25 109 16 0 0 0 10 91 

00000000000 

4 5 0 25 109 16 0 0 0 10 91 

AG6 AH6 ABS AC5 AD5 AES AFS AG5 AH5 AG4 AH4 

2 0 0 0 02610 2 0 0 0 

00000000000 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 24 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

80000000000 

10000001000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

It 0 0 0 02610 3 0 424 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 

11 0 0 0 02610 3 0 437 

Other Kboxes 

4 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

22 

4 

19 

0 

0 

0 

50 

2 

52 
Table 182 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraft Type 

11 A-I0 

11 A-6 

11 AV-8 

11 B-52 

11 F-1IIE 

11 F-1I1F 

I1 F-117 

11 F-I5E 

11 F-16 

I1 F4G 

11 F/A-18 

11 GR-1 

11 nAM 

11 Subtotal 

11 Other Aircraft 

11 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

11 A-10 

I1 A-6 

11 AV-8 

11 B-52 

11 F-IIIE 

11 F-lI1F 

11 F-117 

11 F-15E 

11 F-16 

11 F4G 

11 GR-I 

II TLAM 

I1 Subtotal 

11 OtherAirCraft 

11 Total 

P 

4 11 F/A-18 

W 

AE8 AFS AG8 AE7 AF7 AG7 AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 AF6 

00000000006 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00006000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

22006200040 

038 0 883 2 00 0 00 

00000000010 

06000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

246 0 895 4 0 0 0 5 6 

00000000000 

246 0 895 4 0 0 0 5 6 

AG6 AH6 AB5 AC5 AD5 AES AF5 AG5 AH5 AG4 AH4 

0 0 0 0 0 0 34 0 0 0 0 

00000000000 

00000000040 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00002000000 

20000000000 

00000010000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

2 0 0 0 2 0 35 0 0 4 0 

00000000008 

2 0 0 0 2 0 35 0 0 4 8 

Other Kbox

3

3
Table 182 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraft Type 

12 A-10 

12 A4 

12 AV-8 

12 8-52 

12 F-1IlE 

12 F-IIIF 

12 F-117 

12 F-15E 

12 F-16 

12 F-4G 

12 F/A-18 

12 GR-I 

12 TLAM 

12 Subtotal 

12 Other Aircraft 

12 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

12 A-I0 

12 A-6 

12 AV-8 

12 B-52 

12 F-IIIE 

12 F-11IF 

12 F-117 

12 F-15E 

12 F-16 

12 F4G 

12 F/A-18 

12 TLAM 

12 Subtotal 

12 Other Aircraft 

12 Total 

12 CR-I 

AE8 AFS AG8 AE7 AFI AG7 AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 AF6 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 80 2 

00000000000 

00000000000 

0 0 0 0 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 2 

0 45 0 0105 10 0 0 0 4 0 

01000000001 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

0 46 0 0150 10 0 0 0 84 5 

00000000000 

0 46 0 0150 10 0 0 0 84 S 

AG6 AH6 ABS ACS ADS AE5 AFS AGS AH5 AG4 AH4 

0 0 0 0 0 0 46 0 0 0 0 

0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 

0000000201218 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00002000000 

00000400000 

20001010010 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

20003447221318 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 12 

2 0 0 0 3 447 2 21730 

Other Kboxes 

4 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

0 

11 

2 

10 

0 

0 

0 

30 

1 

31 
Table 182 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraft,Type 

13 A-I0 

13 A-6 

13 AV-8 

13 B-52 

13 F-lllE 

13 F-IIIF 

13 F-117 

13 F-lSE 

13 F-16 

13 F-4G 

13 F/A-18 

13 GR-I 

13 TLAM 

13 Subtotal 

13 Other Aircraft 

13 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

I3 A-I0 

13 A-6 

13 AV-8 

13 B-52 

13 F-IIIE 

13 F-IIIF 

13 F-117 

13 F-I5E 

13 F-16 

13 F-4G 

13 FIA-18 

13 CR-1 

13 TLAM 

13 Subtotal 

13 Other Aircraft 

13 Total 

AE8 AF8 AC8 AE7 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0420 

0200 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0620 

0000 

0620 

AC6 AH6 A85 AC5 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

2000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

2000 

0000 

2000 

AFI 

0 

27 

0 

16 

0 

0 

0 

8 

149 

1 

4 

10 

0 

215 

25 

240 

AD5 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

AC7 AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 AF6 

0 0 2 0110 0 

200000 

000000 

200002 

000000 

000000 

000000 

800080 

6100080 

IOOlll 

1700000 

000000 

000000 

91 0 2 I 127 3 

0 0 0 0.0 0 

91 0 2 1 127 3 

AES AF5 ACS AH5 AC4 AH4 

2120064 

000000 

028082 

400000 

000000 

000000 

000000 

200220 

1800003 

102000 

000000 

000000 

000000 

27 14 10 2 16 9 

ooooIs4 

27 14 10 2 31 13 

Other Kbo
Table 182 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraft Type 

14 A-10 

14 A-6 

14 AV-8 

14 B-52 

14 F-111E 

14 F-11IF 

14 F-117 

14 F-15E 

14 F-16 

14 F-4G 

14 GR-1 

14 TLAM 

14 Subtotal 

14 Other Aircraft 

14 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

14 A-10 

14 F/A-18 

14 A-6 

14 AV-8 

14 B-52 

14 F-lllE 

14 F-11IF 

14 F-117 

14 F-15E 

14 F-16 

14 F-4G 

14 FIA-18 

14 GR-1 

14 TLAM 

14 Subtotal 

14 Other Aircraft 

14 Total 

AES AF8 AG8 AE7 AF7 

00000 

00000 

00000 

000017 

00000 

00000 

OOOlO 

00002 

0 0 2 040 

00023 

00000 

00000 

00000 

0 0 2 362 

00000 

0 0 2 362 

AG6 AH6 AB5 AC5 AD5 

00000 

02000 

00000 

60000 

00000 

00000 

00000 

40000 

60004 

10000 

03000 

00000 

00000 

175004 

00000 

175004 

AG7 

0 

8 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

147 

3 

0 

0 

0 

160 

0 

160 

A E5 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

2 

AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 AF6 

0 0 0140 0 

0 0 015 0 

00000 

00000 

00000 

00000 

00000 

000212 

00028 

00111 

0 0 018 0 

00000 

00000 

0 0 1 178 21 

00080 

0 0 1 186 21 

AF5 AG5 AH5 AC4 AH4 

00080 

00708 

0 0 0 14 20 

40000 

00000 

00000 

02000 

40000 

600012 

00100 

00000 

00000 

00000 

14 2 8 22 40 

0 0 016 1 

14 2 8 38 41 

Other Kbox
Table 182 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

P 

to 

w 

Day Aircraft Type 

15 A-I0 

15 A-6 

I5 AV-8 

15 B-52 

15 F-1lIE 

15 F-IIIF 

15 F-117 

15 F-15E 

15 F-16 

15 F-4G 

15 FIA-18 

15 GR-1 

15 TLAM 

15 Subtotal 

I5 Other Aircraft 

15 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

15 A-I0 

I5 A-6 

15 AV-8 

15 B-52 

15 F-111E 

15 F-11lF 

15 F-117 

15 F-15E 

15 F-16 

15 F-4G 

15 F/A-18 

15 GR-I 

I5 TLAM 

15 Subtotal 

15 Other Aircraft 

15 Total 

AE8 AFS AG8 AE7 AF7 AG7 AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 AF6 

000000000340 

0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 I5 0 

00000000000 

0 0 0 0 58 9 0 0 0 0 0 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 4 

0 0 2 0 674 2 0 026 2 

00000000010 

0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 9 0 

00000000000 

00000000000 

0 0 2 06498 2 0 098 6 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0 

0 0 2 0 64 98 2 0 0111 6 

AG6 AH6 AB5 AC5 AD5 AE5 AF5 AC5 AH5 AG4 AH4 OtherKbo

6 0 0 0 0 2 6 10 0 0 4 

00000000405 

2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 01022 

00000000003 

00000000000 

00000001000 

00000000000 

00002000202 

10 0 4 7 22 18 0 0 0 

00000020000 

00000000200 

00000000000 

00000000000 

9 0 0 4 924 923 81036 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 

9 0 0 4 924 923 82636 
P 

00 

P 

Table 182 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraft Type 

16 A-I0 

16 A-6 

I6 AV-8 

16 B-52 

16 F-lllE 

16 F-IIIF 

16 F-117 

16 F-15E 

16 F-16 

16 F-4G 

16 FIA-18 

16 GR-I 

16 TLAM 

16 Subtotal 

16 Other Aircraft 

16 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

16 A-I0 

16 A-6 

16 AV-8 

16 B-52 

16 F-lllE 

16 F-lllF 

16 PI17 

16 F-15E 

16 F-16 

16 F-4G 

16 F/A-18 

16 GR-I 

16 TLAM 

16 Subtotal 

16 Ofher Aircraft 

16 Total 

AE8 AF8 AGS AE7 AFI AG7 AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 

0 0 0 2 4 4 0 0 0 17 

0000000000 

0000000000 

0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 14 

0000000000 

0000000000 

0000000000 

0000400002 

0 0 4 4103 12 0 0 0 37 

0000000001 

0000000000 

0000000000 

0000000000 

0 0 4 6120 16 0 0 0 71 

0000000000 

0 0 4 612016 0 0 071 

AG6 AH6 AB5 AC5 AD5 AE5 AFS AG5 AH5 AG4 

2 0 0 0 0 9 10 4 0 2 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 

0 0 0 0 0 0 010 022 

0000060600 

0000000000 

0000000000 

oocooooooo 

10 0 0 0 0 8 0 2 0 0 

8004406409 

0000011001 

0000000000 

0000000000 

0000000000 

20 0 0 4 4 24 17 26 0 46 

0000000007 

20 0 0 4 4241726 053 

AF6 

12 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

16 

1 

0 

0 

0 

31 

0 

31 

AH4 

4 

17 

8 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

28 

0 

31 

0 

0 

90 

17 

107 

Other Kbox
Table 182 (cont'd) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraft Type 

17 A-10 

17 A-6 

17 AV-8 

17 B-52 

17 F-lllE 

17 F-lllF 

17 F-117 

17 F-l5E 

17 F-16 

17 F-4G 

17 F/A-18 

17 GR-I 

17 TLAM 

17 Subtotal 

17 OtherAircraft 

17 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

17 A-10 

17 A-6 

17 AV-8 

17 B-52 

17 F-IIIE 

17 F-IIIF 

17 F-117 

17 F-16 

17 F-4G 

17 F-I5E 

17 F/A-18 

17 GR-1 

17 TLAM 

17 Subtotal 

17 Other Aircraft 

17 Total 

AES AFS AG8 AE7 AFI AG7 AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 AF6 

00000000002 

00000000009 

00000000000 

00009000095 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00008000082 

4 0 5 0 011 0 0 05010 

00001000004 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 

00000000000 

0 0 0 0'0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

4 0 5 01811 0 0 06751 

00000000000 

4 0 S 01811 0 0 06751 

AG6 AH6 ABS AC5 ADS AE5 AF5 AG5 AH5 AG4 AH4 

00202022100124 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 

0 0 0 0 0 0 4 6 0 22 8 

30000000030 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

40002480000 

12 2 0 0 026 8113 7 8 0 

00000004020 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I13 0 

00000000000 

00000000000 

19 2 2 0 4 30 42 133 8 60 24 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 4 

19 2 2 0 4 30 42 133 20 60 28 

Other Kbox
Table 182 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraft Type 

18 A-I0 

18 Ad 

18 AV-8 

18 8-52 

18 F-1IIE 

18 F-IIIF 

18 F-117 

18 F-15E 

18 F-16 

18 F-4G 

18 FIA-18 

18 TLAM 

18 Subtotal 

18 Other Aircraft 

18 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

18 GR-I 

18 A-I0 

18 A-6 

18 AV-8 

18 B-52 

18 F-lllE 

18 F-II1F 

18 F-117 

18 F-l5E 

18 F-16 

18 F-4G 

18 F/A-18 

18 GR-I 

18 TLAM 

18 Subtotal 

18 Other Aircraft 

18 Total 

AE8 AF8 AGS AE7 AFI AG7 AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 AF6 

00000000028 

00000000404 

00000000000 

00065000038 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 12 

62244140002814 

00001100010 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 6 

00000000000 

00000000000 

6 2 2 10 49 5 0 0 14 36 52 

00000000000 

6 2 2 10 49 5 0 0 14 36 52 

AG6 AH6 AB5 AC5 AD5 AE5 AF5 ACS AH5 AG4 AH4 

00006062040 

00000300406 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 02816 

20000030000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

80000257400 

16 0 0 0 10 31 52 84 0 4 12 

00000033000 

0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 7 8 0 

00000000000 

00000000000 

26 0 0 0 16 52 69 96 15 44 34 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 8 5 4 

26 0 0 0 16 52 69 110 23 49 38 

Other Kboxe

1

1

1

3

3
Table 182 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraft Type 

19 A-10 

19 A4 

19 AV-8 

19 B-52 

19 F-IlIE 

19 F-lllF 

19 F-117 

19 F-I5E 

19 F-16 

19 F-4G 

19 FIA-18 

19 GR-I 

19 TLAM 

19 Subtotal 

19 Other Aircraft 

19 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

19 A-10 

19 A4 

19 8-52 

19 AV-R 

19 F-111E 

19 F-1IlF 

19 F-117 

19 F-I5E 

19 F-16 

19 F4G 

19 F/A-18 

19 GR-1 

19 TLAM 

19 Subtotal 

19 Other Aircraft 

19 Total 

AES AF8 AG8 AE7 AFI AG7 AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 AF6 

0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 22 

00000000000 

00000000000 

0 0 0 6 15 5 0 0 0 3 3 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00020000064 

0 0 4 18 105 39 4 0 0 12 8 

00001100002 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

0 0 4 26 121 53 4 0 0 21 39 

00000000000 

0 0 4 26 121 53 4 0 0 21 39 

AG6 AH6 AB5 ACS AD5 AE5 AFS AG5 AH5 AC4 AH4 

4 0 0 4 0 14 4 2 0 0 0 

0000001500012 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 01432 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

20002622040 

13 0 0 0 0 42318 0 2 0 

10000012000 

0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 10 0 

00000000000 

00000000000 

20 0 0 4 2246026 12044 

0000001680016 

20 0 0 4 2247634 12060 

Other Kboxe

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

1

0 

0 

0 

25 

0 

25 
P 

W 

W 

Table 182 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraf’t Type 

20 A-10 

20 A-6 

20 AV-8 

20 B-52 

20 F-IIlE 

20 F-1IlF 

20 F-117 

20 F-l5E 

20 F-16 

20 F4G 

20 FtA-18 

20 GR-I 

20 TLAM 

20 Subtotal 

20 OtherAircraft 

20 Total 

Ihy Alrcruft Type 

20 A4 

20 A-I0 

20 AV-8 

20 B-52 

20 F-lllE 

20 F-IIlF 

20 F-117 

20 F-l5E 

20 F-16 

20 F4G 

20 F/A-18 

20 GR-1 

20 TLAM 

20 Subtotal 

20 Other Aircraft 

20 Total 

AE8 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

ACC 

14 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

16 

0 

9 

0 

0 

45 

2 

47 

AF8 AG8 AE7 

0 0 ‘0 

000 

000 

000 

000 

000 

000 

000 

046 

000 

000 

000 

000 

046 

000 

046 

002 

000 

000 

000 

000 

000 

000 

000 

000 

000 

000 

000 

000 

002 

000 

002 

AIM An5 ACS 

AF7 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

110 

2 

0 

0 

0 

112 

8 

120 

ADS 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

14 

0 

14 

AG7 AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 

00000 

00000 

00000 

00000 

00000 

00000 

00000 

20006 

70 0 0 8 36 

00000 

00000 

00000 

00000 

72 0 0 8 42 

80000 

80 0 0 8 42 

AES AFS AG5 AH5 AG4 

616002 

00610 

002216 

018 00 5 

00000 

00000 

00000 

00404 

00200 

00001 

00200 

00000 

00000 

6 34 16 3 28 

00090 

6 34 16 12 28 

AF6 

12 

17 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

55 

1 

22 

0 

0 

107 

23 

130 

AH4 

0 

5 

36 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

44 

12 

56 

Other Kboxa 

16 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

7 

2 

10 

0 

8 

0 

43 

0 

43 
Table 182 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraft Type 

21 A4 

21 A-10 

21 AV-8 

21 B-52 

21 F-lllE 

21 F-lllF 

21 F-117 

21 F-l5E 

21 F-16 

21 F-4G 

21 FIA-18 

21 GR-I 

21 TLAM 

21 Subtotal 

21 Other Aircraft 

21 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

21 A-10 

21 A-6 

21 AV-8 

21 8-52 

21 F-IllE 

21 F-lllF 

21 F-117 

21 F-15E 

21 F-16 

21 F-4G 

21 F/A-18 

21 TLm 

21 Subtotal 

21 OtherAirCraft 

21 Total 

P 

03 

\o 21 GR-r 

AES AF8 AG8 AE7 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

01230 

0100 

0000 

0000 

0000 

01330 

0000 

01330 

AG6 AH6 A85 ACS 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

2000 

4004 

0000 

7000 

0000 

0000 

13004 

0000 

13004 

AF7 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

117 

0 

0 

0 

0 

I20 

0 

120 

ADS 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

10 

0 

10 

AG7 AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 AE6 

000002 

000000 

000000 

000000 

000000 

000000 

000000 

400022 

33 0 0 0 15 16 

000000 

500000 

000000 

000000 

42 0 0 0 17 80 

000000 

42 0 0 0 I7 80 

AE5 AFS AG5 AH5 AG4 AH4 OtherKbox

4182000 

002458 

000042 

032000 

000000 

000000 

000000 

420040 

1022000 

000000 

000000 

000000 

000000 

18 25 8 4 13 10 4

0 0 0 120 8 

18 25 8 5 33 18 4
Table 182 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraft Type 

22 A-I0 

22 A-6 

22 AV-8 

22 B-52 

22 F-IIIE 

22 F-IIlF 

22 F-117 

22 F-I5E 

22 F-16 

22 F-4G 

22 GR-I 

22 Subtotal 

22 Other Aircraft 

22 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

22 A4 

22 B-52 

22 FIA-18 

22 nm 

22 A-10 

22 AV-8 

22 F-IIIE 

22 F-11IF 

22 F-117 

22 F-ISE 

22 F-16 

22 F-4G 

22 FIA-18 

22 GR-I 

22 n.m 

22 Subtotal 

22 Other Aircraft 

22 Total 

AES AF8 AG8 AE7 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0020 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0020 

0000 

0020 

AG6 AH6 AB5 AC5 

0000 

0700 

0000 

8000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

18000 

0000 

0700 

0000 

0000 

26 14 0 0 

0100 

26 15 0 0 

AF7 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

0 

4 

62 

0 

0 

0 

0 

69 

0 

69 

AD5 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

19 

0 

0 

0 

0 

21 

4 

25 

AG7 AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 AF6 

000000 

000000 

000000 

000000 

000000 

000000 

000000 

400000 

22 0 0 16 18 85 

000001 

000000 

000000 

000000 

26 0 0 16 18 86 

000400 

26 0 0 20 I8 86 

AE5 AF5 AG5 AH5 AG4 AH4 OtherKboxes 

060000 14 

0030411 0 

0 0 0 41253 0 

0103000 0 

000000 0 

000000 0 

0 0 0 0.0 0 0 

000000 7 

020004 16 

000000 12 

0 10 34 3 0 45 0 

000000 0 

000000 0 

0 28 40 7 16 113 49 

0000034 0 

0 28 40 7 16 147 49 
Table 182 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraft Type 

23 A4 

23 A-10 

23 AV-8 

23 B-52 

23 F-IlIE 

23 F-IIIF 

23 F-117 

23 F-ISE 

23 F-16 

23 F4G 

23 FIA-18 

23 TLAM 

23 Subtotal 

23 Other Aircraft 

23 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

23 A-6 

23 B-52 

23 F-IIIE 

23 F-117 

23 F-ISE 

23 FAG 

23 GR-1 

23 A-I0 

23 AV-8 

23 F-IllF 

23 F-16 

23 FIA-18 

23 GR-I 

P 

5 

23 TLLAM 

23 Subtotal 

23 Other Aircraft 

23 IOtHI 

AE8 AFS AG8 AE7 AF7 AG7 AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 AF6 

00000000246 

00000200040 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00004002000 

2 0 0 0 4 8 0 4 06449 

00000000001 

00000200000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

2 0 0 0 812 0 6 27256 

00000000000 

2 0 0 0 812 0 6 27256 

AG6 AH6 AB5 AC5 AD5 AES AF5 AGS AH5 AG4 AH4 

00002480000 

0200000361210 

0 0 0 0 0 0 632 024 2 

0 0 0 0 3 22 3 0 0 0 0 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

20020000000 

29 0 0 8 0143524 0 0 0 

00000100000 

18 2 0 0 0 0 026 134 4 

00000000000 

00000000000 

49 4 0 10 5 41 52 85 7 70 16 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 21 5 

49 4 0 10 5 41 52 89 7 91 21 

Other Kbox

6

6
Table 182 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraft Type 

24 A-6 

24 AV-8 

24 B-52 

24 A-10 

24 F-IIIE 

24 F-lllF 

24 F-117 

24 F-ISE 

24 F-4G 

24 F-16 

24 FIA-18 

24 GR-I 

24 TLAM 

24 Subtotal 

24 OtherAircraft 

24 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

24 A-6 

24 A-I0 

24 AV-8 

24 B-52 

24 F-IIIE 

24 F-lllF 

24 F-117 

24 F-15E 

24 F-16 

24 F-4G 

24 FIA-18 

24 GR-I 

24 TLAU 

24 Subtotal 

24 Other Aircraft 

24 Total 

AE8 AFS AG8 AE7 AF7 AG7 AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 AF6 

00000000022 

00000000022 

00000000000 

00000000032 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000400006 

0 2 0 04650 0 4 02268 

00000000001 

00000100003 

00000000000 

00000000000 

0 2 0 04655 0 4 02984 

00000000000 

0 2 0 04655 0 4 02984 

AG6 AH6 AB5 ACS AD5 AE5 AF5 AG5 AH5 AG4 AH4 

00000620000 

00000001292 

2 0 0 0 0 0 022 022 8 

0 0 0 0 0 3 13 0 0 0 0 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

20000020000 

16 0 0 011 22814 4 4 0 

10000011030 

0 0 0 0 0 0 014272417 

00000000000 

00000000000 

21 0 0 0 11 11 46 52 33 62 27 

00000001201411 

21 0 0 0 II 11 46 64 33 76 38 

Other Kboxe

1

1

1

6

6
Table 182 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

P 

W 

w 

Day Aircraft Type 

25 A-10 

25 A4 

25 AV-8 

25 B-52 

25 F-lllE 

25 F-lllF 

25 F-117 

25 F-15E 

25 F-16 

25 F-4G 

25 FIA-18 

25 GR-1 

25 nm 

25 Subtotal 

25 Other Aircraft 

25 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

25 A-I0 

25 A-6 

25 AV-8 

25 B-52 

25 F-IIIE 

25 F-IIIF 

25 F-117 

25 F-15E 

25 F-16 

25 F-4G 

25 F/A-18 

25 GR-I 

25 TLAM 

25 Subtotal 

25 Other Aircraft 

25 Total 

AES AFS AGS AEl AFI AG7 AH1 AC6 AD6 AE6 AF6 

00000000000 

00000400008 

00000000000 

0 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000020 

0 0 0 410024 0 0 02777 

00001000010 

0 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 2 

00000000000 

00000000000 

0 0 0 4 115 42 0 0 0 30 87 

00000000001 

0 0 0 4 115 42 0 0 0 30 88 

AG6 AH6 AB5 ACS AD5 AE5 AFS AGS AH5 AG4 AH4 

0 0 0 12 4 6 6 0 0 0 0 

12 0 0 0 4 0 0 3 7 5 17 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 

00000030000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00006020000 

18 0 0 8 4 0 10 9 0 0 0 

10000012000 

5 10 0 0 0 724 3 823 

00000000000 

00000000000 

36 I 0 20 18 6 29 38 10 13 69 

0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 11 4 7 

36 1 0 20 26 6 29 38 21 17 16 

Other Kbox
P 

\o 

P 

Table 182 (cont'd) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircrafl Type 

26 A4 

26 AV-8 

26 

26 F-11lE 

A-10 

26 B-52 

26 F-IIIF 

26 F-117 

26 F-ISE 

26 F-16 

26 F-4G 

26 GR-I 

26 TLAM 

26 Subtotal 

26 Other Aircraft 

26 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

26 A-10 

26 A-6 

26 AV-8 

26 FIA-18 

26 B-52 

26 F-IIIE 

26 F-IlIF 

26 F-117 

26 F-15E 

26 F-16 

26 F-4c; 

XI I.lh.l% 

2c I 

26 TLAM 

26 Subtotal 

26 Other Aircraft 

26 Total 

AES AFS AG8 AE7 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

4390 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

4390 

0000 

4390 

AG6 AH6 ABS ACS 

0008 

4000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

2000 

18000 

I) IJ 0 0 

(I I rJ (1 

0 0 0 (1 

0000 

24108 

0000 

24108 

AFl 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

47 

0 

0 

144 

0 

0 

0 

0 

19 1 

0 

191 

AD5 

18 

4 

0 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

28 

0 

28 

AG7 AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 AF6 

000000 

100200 

000000 

000000 

000000 

000000 

000000 

000003 

17000866 

000001 

1200800 

000000 

000000 

30 0 0 10 8 70 

000800 

30 0 0 18 8 70 

AE5 AF5 AG5 AH5 AG4 AH4 

220000 

0 0 018 0 0 

0 040 048 8 

0612000 

000000 

000000 

000000 

060000 

040000 

OllOOO 

0 (1 0 0 0 0 

000000 

2 19 78 26 70 10 

0000019 

2 19 78 26 70 29 

(J o 25 a 22 2 

Other Kbo
Table 182 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraft Type 

27 A-6 

27 A-I0 

27 AV-8 

27 8-52 

27 F-IIIE 

27 F-11IF 

27 F-117 

27 F-15E 

27 F-16 

27 F-4G 

27 FIA-18 

27 GR-I 

27 TLAM 

27 Subtotal 

21 OtherAircraft 

27 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

27 A-I0 

27 A-6 

27 

21 8-52 

AV-8 

27 F-IlIE 

27 F-lllF 

21 F-117 

27 F-I5E 

27 F-16 

27 F-4G 

21 FIA-18 

27 GR-1 

27 TLAM 

27 Subtotal 

27 Other Aircraft 

27 Total 

AE8 AF8 AG8 AE7 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0001 

0000 

0000 

0080 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0081 

0000 

0081 

AG6 AH6 AB5 AC5 

0000 

0000 

0000 

3000 

0000 

1000 

0000 

2000 

17700 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

23700 

0000 

23700 

AF7 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

111 

0 

2 

80 

0 

0 

0 

0 

I96 

0 

196 

AD5 

10 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

10 

0 

10 

AC7 AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 AF6 

003440 

0000168 

000000 

000063 

000000 

15 0 0 0 047 

000000 

000046 

47 0 0 0 27 65 

000000 

000000 

000000 

000000 

62 0 3 4 57 129 

000000 

62 0 3 4 57 129 

AE5 AF5 AG5 AH5 AG4 AH4 

2012 0 0 0 0 

000501 

0 0 0 41224 

000000 

000000 

000000 

000000 

000000 

204040 

002000 

000400 

000000 

000000 

22 12 6 13 16 25 

0 0 016 020 

22 12 6 29 16 45 

Other Kbo
P 

W 

o\ 

Table 182 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraft Type 

28 A-I0 

28 A4 

28 AV-8 

28 B-52 

28 F-1IlE 

28 F-IIIF 

28 F-117 

28 F-15E 

28 F-16 

28 F-4G 

28 FIA-18 

28 GR-I 

28 TLAM 

28 Subtotal 

28 OtherAircraft 

23 Total 

Day Aircrafl Type 

28 A-I0 

28 A-6 

28 AV-8 

28 8-52 

28 F-llIE 

28 F-IIIF 

28 F-117 

28 F-15E 

28 F-16 

28 F-4G 

28 F/A-18 

28 GR-1 

28 TLAM 

28 Subtotal 

28 Other Aircraft 

28 TOhI 

AE8 AF8 AG8 AE7 AFI AG7 AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 AE6 

0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 14 

00,0000000102 

00000000000 

00000003043 

00000000000 

0 10 086 2 0 0 0 019 

00000000000 

00002010036 

0 6 2 12 52 50 0 11 0 10 34 

00001000000 

00000000020 

00000000000 

00000000000 

0 7 2 14 141 52 1 14 2 29 78 

00000000008 

0 7 2 14 141 52 1 14 2 29 86 

AG6 AH6 AB5 AC5 AD5 AE5 AE5 AC5 AH5 AG4 AH4 

0002141240000 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 25 0 0 

00000001301142 

00000034000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

18 0 0 0 2 4 3 10 2 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 112 0 10 

0 0 0 0 0 0 03025 0 0 

00000000000 

00000000000 

18 0 0 2 16 16 11 62 50 14 42 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 12 8 0 

18 0 0 2 16 16 I1 66 62 22 42 

Other Kboxe

2

1

6

7
Table 182 (cont'd) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraft Type 

29 A-10 

29 A-6 

29 AV-8 

29 B-52 

29 F-1IIE 

29 F-lllF 

29 F-117 

29 F-15E 

29 F-16 

29 F4G 

29 FIA-18 

29 GR-1 

29 n.w 

29 Subtotal 

29 Other Aircrnft 

29 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

29 A-I0 

29 A-6 

29 AV-8 

29 8-52 

29 F-1IIE 

29 F-117 

29 P-ISE 

29 l:-l(l 

29 F-4G 

29 FIA-18 

29 GR-I 

29 TLAM 

29 Subtotal 

29 Other Aircraft 

29 Total 

29 F-lllF 

AE8 AFS AG8 AE7 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0001 

0000 

0040 

0020 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0061 

0000 

0061 

AC6 AH6 A65 AC5 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

1000 

0000 

0000 

17106 

1000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

19106 

0000 

19106 

AFI 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

118 

0 

0 

18 

0 

0 

0 

0 

136 

0 

136 

AD5 

20 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

34 

0 

0 

0 

0 

57 

0 

51 

AG7 AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 AF6 

0000216 

000094 

000000 

000000 

000000 

2000005 

000000 

000002 

16 0 0 2 034 

000110 

000020 

000000 

000000 

36 0 0 3 14 61 

000018 

36 0 0 31569 

AES AF5 AG5 AH5 AG4 AH4 

660000 

0241719 

0 040 218 6 

601000 

000000 

000000 

000000 

024020 

860000 

000000 

04421064 

000000 

000000 

20 60 51 29 27 19 

0 0 6 428 4 

20 60 57 33 55 2.3 

Other Kbox

3

3

8

17

17
P 

W 

03 

Table 182 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraft Type 

30 A-10 

30 A-6 

30 AV-8 

30 8-52 

30 F-IIIE 

30 F-lllF 

30 F-117 

30 F-15E 

30 F-16 

30 F4G 

30 FIA-18 

30 TLAM 

30 Subtotal 

30 Other Aircraft 

30 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

30 GR-1 

30 A-I0 

30 A-6 

30 AV-8 

30 B-52 

30 F-1llF 

30 F-117 

30 F-16 

30 F4G 

30 GR-I 

30 TLAM 

30 Subtotal 

30 Other Aircraft 

30 Total 

30 F-IIIE 

30 F-15E 

30 FIA-18 

AES AFS AGS AE7 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

00014 

0000 

0000 

2 014 0 

0000 

0000 

0000 

0000 

2 0 14 14 

0000 

2 0 14 14 

AG6 AH6 AB5 AC5 

2006 

0600 

0000 

0000 

0000 

2000 

0000 

0000 

18000 

0000 

024 0 0 

0000 

0000 

22 30 0 6 

0000 

22 30 0 6 

AFI 

6 

0 

0 

3 

0 

49 

0 

0 

37 

0 

0 

0 

0 

95 

0 

9s 

ADS 

17 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

46 

0 

0 

0 

0 

69 

0 

69 

AG7 AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 AF6 

2 0 0 0 328 

000024 

000000 

000000 

000000 

14 0 0 0 36 49 

000000 

000042 

36 0 0 4 13 17 

000000 

000027 

000000 

000000 

52 0 0 4601M 

000000 

52 0 0 4 60 107 

AE5 AF5 AC5 AH5 AG4 AH4 

1800040 

8 9 027 0 4 

02060 0 4 0 

008090 

000000 

000000 

000000 

005060 

2260034 

004020 

0 51 7 22 0 28 

000000 

000000 

48 92 84 49 28 36 

0 0 0 0 027 

48 92 84 49 28 63 

Other Kbo
Table 182 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

P 

W 

W 

Day Aircraft Type 

31 A-10 

31 A-6 

31 AV-8 

31 B-52 

31 F-llIE 

31 F-II1F 

31 F-117 

31 F-15E 

31 F-16 

31 F-4G 

31 F/A-18 

31 GR-I 

31 TLAM 

31 Subtotal 

31 Other Aircraft 

31 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

31 A-6 

31 A-I0 

31 AV-8 

31 8-52 

31 F-lllE 

31 F-lllF 

31 F-117 

31 F-15E 

31 F-16 

31 F-4G 

31 F/A-18 

31 GR-I 

31 TLAM 

31 Subtotal 

31 Other Aircraft 

31 TMul 

AE8 AF8 AG8 AE7 AE7 AG7 AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 AF6 

00000000000 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 17 

00000000000 

00003000000 

00000000000 

0 0 0 04430 0 0 0 0 0 

00000000000 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 2 

0 6 0 01626 014 0 814 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

0 6 0 0 63 56 0 14 0 29 33 

00000000010 

0 6 0 06356 014 03033 

AG6 AH6 AB5 AC5 AD5 AW AF5 AG5 AH5 AG4 AH4 

0 0 0261814 3 0 0 0 0 

4 0 0 0 0 0 0 119 0 1 

2 4 0 0 0 012 8 032 6 

00000036030 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00002000000 

4 0 0102014 0 6 0 6 0 

00000000000 

0 0 0 0 0 0 210222019 

00000000000 

00000000000 

10 4 0 36 40 28 20 31 41 61 26 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 24 

10 4 0 36 40 28 20 31 41 65 50 

Other Kbo
VI 

0 

0 

Table 182 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraft Type 

32 A-10 

32 Ad 

32 AV-8 

32 B-52 

32 F-IllE 

32 F-1IlF 

32 F-117 

32 F-15E 

32 F-16 

32 F-4G 

32 FIA-18 

32 GR-1 

32 TLAM 

32 Subtotal 

32 OtherAimraft 

32 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

32 A-10 

32 A-6 

32 AV-8 

32 B-52 

32 F-IlIE 

32 F-11IF 

32 F-117 

32 F-15E 

32 F-16 

32 F-4G 

32 FIA-18 

32 TLAhl 

32 Subtotal 

32 OtherAircraft 

32 Total 

32 GR-1 

AE8 AFS AG8 AEl AFI AGl AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 AE6 

00000000000 

00000000001 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

0 0 0 4 16 5 0 0 0 0 0 

00000000000 

00000000042 

0 0 4 0 2 4 010 2 023 

00000000000 

00003000003 

00000000000 

00000000000 

0 0 4 421 9 010 2 429 

00000000000 

0 0 4 421 9 010 2 429 

AC6 AH6 ABS ACS AD5 AE5 AF5 AC5 AH5 AG4 AH4 

00024820000 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 49 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 I2 8 

0 0 0 0 0 23 3 0 0 0 0 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00002200000 

2 0 0 0 IS 2 4 4 0 0 0 

00000000000 

0 0 0 0 0 2 0 027 014 

00000000000 

00000000000 

2 0 0 2 21 37 9 8 76 12 22 

00000000040 

2 0 0 2 21 31 9 8 76 16 22 

Other Kbox

1

3

5

5
Table 182 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

ul 

0 

Y 

Day Aircraft Type 

33 A-10 

33 A-6 

33 AV-8 

33 B-52 

33 F-IllE 

33 F-117 

33 F-15E 

33 F-16 

33 F-4G 

33 F/A-18 

33 GR-1 

33 TLAM 

33 Subtotal 

33 OthcrAircraft 

33 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

33 F-II1F 

33 A-I0 

33 A-6 

33 AV-8 

33 B-52 

33 F-1llE 

33 F-IIIF 

33 F-117 

33 F-15E 

33 F4G 

33 F-16 

33 FIA-I8 

33 GR-I 

33 TLAM 

33 Subtotal 

33 Other Aircraft 

33 Total 

AE8 AFE AGS AE7 AFI AG7 AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 AF6 

00000000000 

00002002002 

00000000002 

00000000000 

00000000000 

0 0 0 08611 0 0 0 0 0 

00000000000 

0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 14 6 

02004801251414 

00000000000 

00000000002 

00000000000 

00000000000 

0 2 0 0 94 19 0 14 5 28 26 

00000009000 

0200941902352826 

AC6 AH6 AB5 ACS AD5 AE5 AF5 AG5 AH5 AG4 AH4 

0001664127000 

02000001234140 

00000028164108 

0 0 0 13 5 20 2 0 0 0 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000400000 

15 0 0 4 6 64595 017 4 

00000000000 

0 4 0 0 0 0 0 022 948 

00000004000 

00000000000 

tS 6 0 21 IS 19 IOS 136 60 50 60 

0 0 0 0 0 0 4 016 014 

15 6 0 21 15 19 109 136 76 50 74 

Other Kbo
wl 

0 

h, 

Table 182 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraft Type 

34 A-I0 

34 Ad 

34 AV-8 

34 B-52 

34 F-lllE 

34 F-IIIF 

34 F-l5E 

34 F4G 

34 F-117 

34 F-16 

34 FIA-18 

34 GR-I 

34 TLAM 

34 Subtotal 

34 OtherAircraft 

34 Total 

Day Aircrafl Type 

34 A-I0 

34 A-6 

34 AV-8 

34 8-52 

34 F-IIIE 

34 F-lllF 

34 F-117 

34 F-15E 

34 F-16 

34 F-4G 

34 GR-1 

34 TLAM 

34 Subtotal 

34 OLherAircraft 

34 Total 

34 FIA-18 

AE8 AF8 AGS AE7 AFI AG7 AH7 AC6 

00000000 

00000000 

00000000 

00000000 

00000000 

0 0 0 08529 0 0 

00000000 

00000200 

0 8 0 0 6 14 0 0 

00000000 

00000007 

00000000 

00000000 

0 8 0 09145 0 7 

00000000 

0 8 0 09145 0 7 

AG6 AH6 AB5 AC5 AD5 AE5 AF5 AG5 

0008181920 

050000019 

0 0 0 0 0 01654 

0-00000160 

00000000 

00000000 

00000000 

00000200 

78 2 0 0 4 0 016 

00000000 

0 2 0 0 0 0 0 14 

00000000 

00000000 

78 9 0 8 22 21 34 103 

00000000 

78 9 0 8 22 21 34 103 

AD6 AE6 AF6 

200 

000 

000 

000 

000 

000 

000 

0 11 2 

0 90 31 

000 

000 

000 

000 

2 101 33 

0 16 0 

2 117 33 

AH5 AG4 AH4 

000 

750 

0 18 0 

000 

000 

000 

000 

000 

006 

000 

30 2 29 

000 

000 

37 25 35 

0 8 18 

37 33 53 

Other Kbo
Table 182 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraft Type 

35 A-I0 

35 A-6 

35 AV-8 

35 B-52 

35 F-lllE 

35 F-1IIF 

35 F-117 

35 F-15E 

35 F-16 

35 F4G 

35 NA-18 

35 GR-I 

35 n.m 

35 Subtotal 

35 Other Aircraft 

35 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

35 A-I0 

35 A-6 

35 AV-8 

35 8-52 

35 F-IIIE 

35 F-111F 

35 F-117 

35 F-15E 

35 F-16 

35 F-4G 

35 GR-I 

35 TLAM 

35 Subtotal 

35 Other Aircraft 

35 Total 

VI 

0 35 FIA-18 w 

AE8 AFS AGS AEI AFl AG7 AH1 AC6 AD6 AE6 AF6 

00000000000 

02000000000 

00000000000 

00006300000 

00000000000 

0000131000000 

00000000000 

0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 11 4 

4 2 0 4 011 04 04728 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

4 4 0 41926 0 4 05832 

00000000000 

4 4 0 41926 0 4 05832 

AG6 AH6 ABS ACS AD5 AE5 AF5 AG5 AH5 AC4 AH4 

0011281220000 

01300000221304 

0000002100014 

0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 12 0 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00022020000 

6 2 0 0 0 14 8 9 0 0 4 

00000001000 

0000000816012 

00000000004 

00000000000 

6 I5 I 14 13 26 14 53 29 12 38 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 6 

6 15 1 14 13 26 14 53 29 24 44 

Other Kbox
Table 182 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraft Type 

36 A-10 

36 A-6 

36 AV-8 

36 B-52 

36 F-IIIE 

36 F-IIIF 

36 F-117 

36 F-l5E 

36 F-16 

36 FAG 

36 FIA-18 

36 TLAM 

36 Subtotal 

36 Other Aircraft 

36 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

36 GR-I 

36 A-10 

36 A-6 

36 AV-8 

36 B-52 

36 F-lllE 

36 F-lllF 

36 F-117 

36 F-15E 

36 F-16 

36 F-4G 

36 FIA-18 

K w-I 34 TIAM 

UJ 3UtU-I 

YJ fAtm Aircrah 

36 Total 

AE8 AFX AG8 AE7 AF7 AG7 AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 AE6 

00000002020 

00090000000 

00000000000 

00006003000 

00000000000 

0 0 105884 0 0 0 10 

00000000000 

0000000001011 

015 0 4342242 0 0 065 

00000000000 

00020000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

0 15 1 I5 98 106 42 5 0 13 76 

0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

0 15 1 27 98 106 42 5 0 13 76 

AG6 AH6 AB5 AC5 AD5 AE5 AF5 AGS AH5 AC4 AH4 

00446240000 

0 3 0 0 0 0 022 7 223 

0000000124144 

0 0 0 011 0 4 0 012 3 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000005000 

20000000000 

58 3 0 0 0 4 8 10 0 3 6 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ,o 0 0 0 

0200004102933 

f] 0 fJ (I fJ 0 0 0 0 0 I) 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

UJ X 4 4 17 fJ 20 59 40 39 

0 (I 0 (J 0 0 0 0 0 4 16 

60 8 4 4 17 6 20 59 40 38 55 

Other Kboxe

1

2

5

3

8
Table 182 (Cont'd) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

v, 

0 

v, 

Day Aircraft Type 

37 A4 

37 A-I0 

37 AV-8 

37 B-52 

37 F-IIIE 

37 F-IIIF 

37 F-117 

37 F-l5E 

37 F-16 

37 F4G 

37 FIA-18 

37 GR-I 

37 TLAM 

37 Subtotal 

37 Other Aircraft 

37 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

37 A-I0 

37 A-6 

37 AV-8 

37 8-52 

37 F-IIIE 

37 F-lllF 

37 F-117 

37 F-15E 

37 F-16 

37 F-4G 

37 FIA-18 

37 GR-1 

37 TLAM 

37 Siibtotnl 

37 Oilicr Aiwt:iI\ 

37 Total 

AES AFS AG8 AE7 AF7 

00000 

06000 

00000 

00033 

00000 

000190 

00000 

00000 

0 10 4 3 12 

00000 

00000 

00000 

00000 

0 16 4 25 I5 

00000 

0 16 4 25 15 

AC6 AH6 AB5 AC5 AD5 

0 0 4 46 20 

04000 

00000 

00063 

00000 

000 133 

00000 

20000 

430082 

20000 

03000 

00000 

00000 

47 7 4 61 58 

0 0 0 0 0 

47 7 C 61 58 

AG7 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

AES 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

99 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

109 

0 

109 

AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 AM 

018 0 0 0 

00000 

00000 

00000 

00000 

0 0 076 0 

00000 

0 0 0 020 

0 0 0 83 12 

00010 

00000 

00000 

00000 

0 18 0 160 32 

00000 

0 18 0 160 32 

AF5 ACS AH5 AG4 AH4 

20000 

037 5 0 0 

0 6 042 0 

00633 

00000 

00000 

00000 

00000 

46 32 0 0 0 

00000 

02520 0 4 

00000 

00000 

48 100 31 45 7 

010040 

48 110 31 49 7 

Other Kbox
Table 182 (Cont'd) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraft Type 

38 A-I0 

38 AV-8 

38 B-52 

38 F-lllE 

38 A-6 

38 F-lllF 

38 F-117 

38 F-15E 

38 F-16 

38 F4G 

38 GR-I 

38 'rLAh4 

38 Subtotal 

38 Other Aircraft 

38 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

38 A-I0 

38 AV-8 

38 B-52 

38 F/A-18 

38 A-6 

38 F-IIIE 

38 F-IIIF 

38 F-117 

38 F-15E 

38 F-16 

38 F-4G 

38 FIA-I8 

38 GR-I 

38 TLAM 

38 Subtotal 

38 Other Aircraft 

311 Total 

AE8 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

AG6 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

28 

1 

5 

0 

0 

38 

0 

38 

AF8 AG8 AE7 AF7 AG7 AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 AF6 

0 0 0 0 0 0 4 12 0 0 

0000000000 

0000000000 

0000000000 

0000000000 

0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 39 0 

0000000000 

0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 16 

6 0 4 8 8 0 0 0 82 1 

0000000000 

0000000000 

0000000000 

0000000000 

6 0 4 12 9 0 4 12 121 17 

0000000000 

6 0 4 12 9 0 4 12 121 17 

AH6 AB5 ACS AD5 AE5 AF5 AG5 AH5 AC4 AH4 

001416800000 

10 0 0 0 024 1215 

000002120160 

0 0 5 0 24 0 0 0 9 6 

0000000000 

000132900000 

0000000000 

0000220000 

0 010 8 64453 0 0 0 

0000000000 

18 0 0 0 0 02313 722 

0000000000 

0000000000 

19 0 29 37 69 48 112 14 34 43 

0 0 0 0 16 0 10 0 4 

19 0 29 37 85 48 113 14 34 47 

Other Kboxe

1

3

2

9

1

10
Table 182 (Cont'd) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraft Type 

39 A4 

39 A-10 

39 AV-8 

39 B-52 

39 F-lllE 

39 F-11IF 

39 F-117 

39 F-15E 

39 F-16 

39 FAG 

39 F/A-18 

39 GR-1 

39 =Ah4 

39 Subtotal 

39 OtherAircdt 

39 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

39 A-10 

39 A-6 

39 AV-8 

39 8-52 

39 F-IIlE 

39 F-IlIF 

39 F-117 

39 F-15E 

39 F-16 

39 F4G 

39 F/A-18 

39 GR-I 

39 TLAM 

39 Subtotal 

39 Other Aircraft 

39 Total 

AE8 AFS AG8 AE7 AFI AG7 AH7 

0000000 

0000000 

0000000 

0900340 

0000000 

0 0 0 114 3 0 

0000000 

0200060 

001213480 

0000000 

0000000 

0000000 

0000000 

0 11 12 14 21 21 0 

2000000 

0 11 12 14 21 21 0 

AG6 AH6 AB5 AC5 AD5 AE5 AF5 

00086180 

23200000 

0200000 

00000012 

0000000 

0000110 

0000000 

2000000 

5 0 0 3 0 426 

0000000 

17 4 0 0 0 0 6 

0000004 

0000000 

47 8 0 11 7 23 48 

00000108 

47 8 0 11 7 33 56 

AC6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

0 

6 

AG5 

0 

25 

12 

II 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

31 

0 

0 

83 

0 

83 

AD6 AE6 

20 

00 

00 

00 

00 

0 121 

00 

04 

0 15 

00 

00 

00 

00 

2 140 

00 

2 140 

AH5 AG4 

00 

00 

0 14 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

20 

00 

00 

2 14 

00 

2 14 

AE6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

10 

11 

0 

0 

0 

0 

25 

0 

25 

AH4 

0 

12 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

0 

20 

0 

20 

Other Kboxes 

18 

0 

0 

I 

0 

1 

0 

24 

105 

I 

14 

0 

0 

164 

0 

164 
Table 182 (Cont'd) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraft Type 

40 A-I0 

40 A-6 

40 AV-8 

40 B-52 

40 F-1IIE 

40 F-IIIF 

40 F-117 

40 F-I5E 

40 F-16 

40 F4G 

40 FIA-18 

40 TLAM 

40 Subtotal 

40 OtherAimft 

40 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

40 A-6 

40 B-52 

40 GR-I 

40 A-I0 

40 AV-8 

40 F-IlIE 

40 F-1IlF 

40 F-117 

40 F-15E 

40 F-16 

40 F4G 

40 FIA-18 

40 GR-I 

40 TLAM 

40 Subtotal 

40 Other Aircraft 

40 Total 

AE8 AFS AG8 AE7 AF7 AG? AH? AC6 AD6 AE6 AF6 

00000002002 

00001500000 

00000000000 

08000000000 

00000000000 

0000412400000 

00000000000 

00000400008 

0444944004161 

00000000000 

00005800000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

0 12 4 4 56 85 0 2 4 16 11 

00000000004 

012 4 45685 0 2 41615 

AG6 AH6 AB5 AC5 AD5 AE5 AF5 AG5 AH5 AG4 AH4 

00020240000 

47 20 0 0 0 0 2 8 7 0 0 

00000033000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

80002178000 

00000000000 

1843 0 0 0 0 6 616 0 4 

40000000000 

00000000000 

87 63 0 2 2 3 40 73 23 2 22 

00000000000 

87 63 0 2 2 3 40 73 23 2 22 

~OOOO~IS~R

R~OOOOOOOOO 

Other Kboxes 

6 

4 

2 

23 

0 

0 

0 

34 

49 

14 

2 

0 

0 

134 

0 

134 
Table 182 (Cont'd) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraft Type 

41 A-I0 

41 A-6 

41 AV-8 

41 8-52 

41 F-IlIE 

41 F-IIIF 

41 F-117 

41 F-15E 

41 F-4G 

41 CR-1 

41 TLAM 

41 Subtotal 

41 Other Aircraft 

41 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

41 F-16 

41 F/A-18 

41 A-10 

41 A-6 

41 AV-8 

41 B-52 

41 F-IIIE 

41 F-IIIF 

41 F-117 

41 F-15E 

41 F-4C 

41 F-16 

VI 

0 41 FIA-18 

\o 

41 TLAM 

4 I Subtotal 

41 Other Aircraft 

41 Total 

41 GR-I 

AE8 AF8 AG8 AE7 AFI AG7 AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 AF6 

00000000020 

00000200000 

00000000002 

00009400000 

00000000000 

0 14 5 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 

00000000000 

5 2 0 10 16 0 0 0 0 0 

12 14 8 12 6 12 0 0 0 22 18 

00000000000 

00000400000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

17 30 13 13 15 40 0 0 0 24 20 

00000000000 

17 30 13 13 15 40 0 0 0 24 20 

AG6 AH6 AB5 ACS AD5 AE5 AF5 AGS AH5 AG4 AH4 

00000020000 

82 38 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 

16 8 0 0 0 0 038 2 020 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

20000000000 

52000000200 

00000000000 

54 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 

40000000000 

00000000000 

163 93 0 0 0 0 2 39 5 0 20 

00000000000 

163 93 0 0 0 0 2 39 5 0 20 

Other Kboxes 

4 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

45 

8 

12 

0 

0 

80 

0 

80 
ul 

c 

0 

Table 182 (Cont'd) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraft Type 

42 A4 

42 AV-8 

42 A-10 

42 8-52 

42 F-11IE 

42 F-IIIF 

42 F-117 

42 F-1SE 

42 F-16 

42 F4G 

42 FIA-18 

42 TLAM 

42 Subtotal 

42 Other Aircraft 

42 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

42 GR-1 

42 A-10 

42 A-6 

42 AV-8 

42 8-52 

42 F-IllE 

42 F-IIIF 

42 F-117 

42 F-I5E 

42 F-16 

42 F4G 

42 FIA-18 

42 TLAM 

42 Subtotal 

42 Other Aircraft 

42 Total 

42 GR-I 

AE8 AFS AG8 AE7 AFI AG7 AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 AF6 

00000000000 

0 0 3 0 2 16 0 0 0 0 0 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

12 0 0 4 10 4 0 0 0 0 0 

00000000000 

00304800000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

12 0 6 41628 0 0 0 0 0 

00000000000 

I2 0 6 41628 0 0 0 0 0 

AC6 AH6 A95 ACS ADS AE5 AF5 AG5 AH5 AG4 AH4 

00000000000 

16 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

22000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

0 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

00000000000 

00000000000 

18 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

00000000000 

18 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Other Kbo
Table 182 (Cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Kill Boxes 

Day Aircraft Type 

43 A-I0 

43 A-6 

43 AV-8 

43 B-52 

43 F-IIIE 

43 F-IIIF 

43 F-117 

43 F-15E 

43 F-16 

43 F-4G 

43 GR-I 

43 TLAM 

43 Subtotal 

43 Other Aircraft 

43 Total 

43 FIA-18 

Day Aircraft Type 

43 A-I0 

43 A-6 

43 B-52 

43 F-IIIE 

43 F-IIIF 

43 F-117 

43 F-I5E 

43 F-16 

43 F-4G 

43 AV-8 

VI 

CL 43 FIA-18 

43 GR-I 

43 TZAM 

43 Subtotal 

43 Other Aircraft 

43 Total 

+ 

AES AFE AGS AE7 AF7 AG7 AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 AF6 

00000000000 

00500000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00500000000 

00000000000 

oosoooooooo 

AC6 AH6 AB5 AC5 AD5 AES AFS ACS AH5 AC4 AH4 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

00000000000 

Other Kbo

Source
512 
Strikes by Precision Guided Munitions 

The Precision Guided Munition (PGM) tables were extracted from the 

Missions database and include strikes using Laser Guided Bombs (LGB), 

Maverick missiles, Electo Optically guided bombs, Skipper missiles, 

High Speed Anti Radiation Missiles (HARM), Shrike, Walleye, Standoff 

Land Attack Missiles (SLAM), Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles (?;LAM) 

and Conventional Air Launched Cruise Missiles (CALCM). They were 

totaled both by kill box and using the AIF functional category codes and 

OPlan-like groupings. They show the weight of effort for the higher 

value platforms and what they were used on. Generally, the strike counts 

are biased for PGMs because the reporting of these weapons is more 

specific and discriminating. As an example, a flight of four F-16s with 

six MK-82 bombs each that dropped two at a time against “revetments 

in Kill box AC6” would tally a total of four strikes. A single F-111 with 

four GBu-12~ that dropped on four different targets (e.g. “tank 

294956N0473456E, APC 295541 NO47 1 1 OOE, POL storage 

300455N0482222E, command post bunker 300004N04800211 E) would 

also get four strikes counted. It must be remembered that Table 183 

reflects numbers of strikes, not numbers of munitions dropped or sorties 

flown. 

Aircraft are grouped by type. All F-16s. whether A or C models, 

U.S. or Bahrain, were counted as F-16s. All air to ground models of 

Tornados were counted as GR-1. The “other” category of aircraft include 

A-~s, F-5s. Mirage 2000, AC-130s. etc. 

The F-4G Wild Weasel used the Shrike and the HARM. B-52s shot 

CALCMS on the first night of the war. F-16s dropped LGBS when equipped 

with the LANTIRN Targeting pod and shot some Maverick and HARM 

missiles. A-10s shot Maverick missiles. A-6s dropped LGBs and shot 

Walleye, HARM, SLAM and Skipper missiles. F-15E dropped LGBs after 

they were equipped with LANTlRN targeting pods. TLAMs were launched 

from surface ships and submarines. 

513 
2 

P 

Aircraft 

Tme 

A-10 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-11 1E 

F-111F 

F-117 

F-15E 

F- 16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR-1 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other 

Aircraft 

Total 

OCA 

130 

13 

0 

0 

0 

420 

418 

56 

4 

279 

6 

343 

12 

1,68 1 

32 

1,713 

NBC 

2 

10 

0 

0 

0 

22 

355 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

33 

424 

0 

424 

c3 

94 

16 

0 

0 

0 

27 

374 

37 

0 

0 

11 

3 

48 

610 

3 

613 

Table 183 

Precision Guided Munitions (PGM) Strikes by AIF Categories 

Governmnt Lines of 

Elect Control Navy POL Comm GOB 

0 204 0 1,296 

9 0 39 2 22 149 

0 000 03 

0 000 00 

0 000 00 

0 6 0 4 136 1,726 

3 124 2 8 162 49 

6 102 28 198 

0 000 1 119 

000 01 0 

0 0 12 2 14 21 

0 000 10434 

63 45 0 20 00 

81 178 53 42 467 3,596 

0 001 3 20 

81 178 53 43 470 3,616 

SCUdS 

22 

13 

0 

0 

0 

62 

64 

87 

0 

0 

3 

0 

58 

309 

SAM 

18 

1 

0 

0 

0 

2 

49 

6 

0 

630 

4 

0 

0 

7 10 

Milit

Indust

00 

309 710 

Source
Table 184 

Precision Guided Munitions(PGM) Strikes by Kill Box 

Aircraft 

Tne 

A-10 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-11 1E 

F-1I1F 

F-117 

F-I5E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR-I 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other aircraft 

Total 

Aircraft 

Type 

A-10 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-I1IE 

F-lllF 

F-117 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

wl GR- 1 

2 FIA- 1 8 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other aircraft 

Total 

AE8 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

4 

AG6 

4 

11 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

2 

12 

0 

0 

0 

0 

33 

0 

33 

AMI AG8 AE7 

004 

0 0 3 

00 0 

0 0 0 

0 0 0 

4 3 40 

0 0 1 

0 4 0 

0 2 6 

0 00 

0 0 0 

0 0 0 

0 0 0 

4 9 54 

0 0 0 

4 954 

AH6 A85 AC5 

0 264 

0 0 0 

00 0 

0 0 0 

0 0 0 

00 1 

0 0 0 

0 0 0 

0 0 10 

0 0 0 

0 0 0 

0 0 0 

0 0 0 

0 2 75 

0 0 0 

0 2 75 

AF7 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

744 

0 

2 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

753 

0 

753 

AD5 

107 

4 

0 

0 

0 

47 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

162 

0 

162 

AG7 

2 

3 

0 

0 

0 

232 

0 

3 

1 

0 

3 

0 

0 

244 

0 

244 

AE5 

100 

1 

0 

0 

0 

129 

0 

4 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

238 

0 

238 

AH7 AC6 AD6 AE6 

0 6 10 82 

00 1 I3 

0000 

0000 

00 0 0 

0 0 0 273 

0000 

00 0 51 

0 1 034 

00 0 0 

000 0 

0000 

0 0 0 0 

0 7 11 453 

0000 

0 7 11 453 

AFS AG5 AH5 AG4 

141 27 0 16 

7 27 0 11 

000 1 

0 000 

000 0 

0 000 

0 7 0 0 

2 90 8 

8 00 0 

0000 

I 000 

0000 

00 00 

159 70 0 36 

0000 

159 70 0 36 

AF6 

82 

7 

0 

0 

0 

124 

0 

59 

28 

0 

0 

0 

0 

300 

8 

308 

Oth

AH4 Kbo

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Source: M
Strike Counts by Master Target List Categories 

The Master Target List counts are strikes comparing the Black Hole 

generated, 1 March 1991, Master Target List (MTL) against the missions 

database. The MTL contained redundant listings of targets in different 

categories and some targets with no BE numbers or locations. This is 

particularly evident in the Republican Guard category (RG). Compared 

to the ground order of battle counts in the functional (AIF) counts section, 

these tables do not show the actual weight of effort expended on ground 

forces. Another way to view the weight of effort against the Republican 

Guard is to look at the Kill box strike counts and the units they 

contained. 

The Breaching (BR) category was not counted. The only BE 

number on the MTL was a gas oil separation facility. Never did anyone 

report an individual “BR’ target number, though many B-52s flew 

“breaching” missions. 

Categories from the Master Target List. 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Airfields (A) 

Breaching (not counted) 

Chemical (C) 

Command and Control (Ccc) 

Electricity (E) 

Leadership (L) 

Military/Support (MS) 

Naval (N) 

Oil (0) 

Republican Guard (not able to fully track) (RG) 

Railroads and Bridges (RR) 

Strategic Air Defense (SAD) 

Surface to Air Missile Sites (SAM) 

Scud Sites (Scuds) 

516 
Aircraft Type 

A-10 

A4 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-I 11E 

F-1IIF 

F-117 

F-l5E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA-18 

GR- 1 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other Aircraft 

Total 

A CC3 

606 

103 20 67 

000 

85 19 27 

57 60 4 

462 40 10 

219 373 209 

164 13 28 

636 285 105 

700 

I58 59 104 

603 0 3 

12 91 14 

2,512 960 517 

I84 28 3 

2,6% 988 580 

Table 185 

Strikes by Master Target List Categories 

ELNO 

0000 

37 0 184 19 

0000 

62 0 0 26 

24 0 0 43 

1200 

1 173 2 2 

6005 

49 28 0 91 

0000 

5 094 8 

24 0 0 197 

63 61 0 20 

272 264 280 411 

12 0 25 9 

284 264 305 420 

RR 

0 

53 

0 

15 

0 

67 

120 

37 

28 

0 

90 

100 

0 

510 

7 

517 

RG 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

10 

0 

12 

0 

11 

0 

0 

33 

0 

33 

SAD Scuds 

146 2 

38 11 

0 0 

3 12 

8 20 

2 14 

111 168 

55 306 

80 281 

2 5 

108 46 

14 32 

16 0 

583 897 

43 50 

626 947 

SAM MS 

40 

6 93 

00 

0 291 

0 111 

084 

2 246 

06 

27 757 

06 

37 180 

0 135 

02 

76 1.911 

17 67 

93 1,978 

S

Source: M
Table 186 

Daily Strikes by Master Target List Categories 

Day AircraftType 

1 A-10 

1 A-6 

1 AV-8 

1 B-52 

1 F-lllE 

1 F-lllF 

1 F-117 

1 F-15E 

1 F-16 

1 F-4G 

1 FfA-18 

1 GR-1 

1 TLAM 

1 Subtotal 

1 OtherAircraft 

1 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

2 A-10 

2 A-6 

2 AV-8 

2 B-52 

2 F-Il1E 

2 F-111F 

2 F-117 

2 F-15E 

2 F-4G 

2 F-16 

2 FfA-18 

2 GR-I 

2 TLAM 

2 Subtotal 

2 Other Aircraft 

2 Total 

A C C3 E L N 0 RR RG SAD 

00 00000 0 0 112 

26 0 0 0 013 0 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

120 1718000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

438 00200 0 0 0 

05 801600 0 0 24 

60 06005 3 0 2 

1424 000021 0 4 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

230 00001 4 0 19 

530 00000 0 0 0 

262 0203206 0 0 0 

179 99 25 44 50 13 33 7 4 157 

270 00000 0 0 2 

206 99 25 44 50 13 33 7 4 159 

A C C3 E L N 0 RR RG SAD 

00 00000 0 0 20 

02 350160 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00005 0 0 0 

00 04000 0 0 0 

223 00000 0 0 0 

04 50500 0 0 14 

00 20000 4 0 0 

728 00000 0 8 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 000120 0 0 0 

230 00000 0 0 0 

00 040404 0 0 10 

117 17 10 49 9 28 9 4 8 44 

100 00060 0 0 0 

127 17 10 49 9 34 9 4 8 44 

SeUdS 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

6 

0 

34 

47 

0 

0 

0 

0 

90 

0 

9o 

SeUdS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

20 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

20 

0 

20 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

4 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

O 

MS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

10 

8 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

22 

4 

26 

MS 

0 

0 

0 

14 

0 

0 

3 

0 

72 

0 

0 

0 

0 

89 

0 

89 
Table 186 

Daily Strikes by Master Target List Categories 

Day AircraftType 

3 A-10 

3 A4 

3 AV-8 

3 B-52 

3 F-IlIE 

3 F-111F 

3 F-117 

3 F-15E 

3 F-16 

3 F-4G 

3 FIA-18 

3 GR-1 

3 TLAM 

3 Subtotal 

3 Other Aircraft 

3 Total 

Day 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

r4 

4 

4 

v14 

-4 

Aircraft Type 

A-10 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-11 1E 

F-IIIF 

F-117 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR- 1 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other Aircraft 

Total 

A C C3 E L N 0 RR RG SAD 

00 00000 0 0 4 

06 00005 2 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

80 00000 10 1 

23 40700 10 6 

80 40000 6 0 12 

1151 001607 0 0 20 

00 00000 0 0 0 

10 0000010 6 10 

200 00000 0 0 0 

08 021204 0 0 6 

50 68 8 2 35 0 16 20 6 59 

23 000120 0 0 0 

52 71 8 2 35 12 16 20 6 59 

A C C3 E L N 0 RR RG SAD 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00061 0 0 6 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 20000 0 0 0 

06 00000 0 0 0 

100 00000 0 0 0 

02 20100 0 0 5 

80 00000 0 0 0 

2216 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

100 00000 0 0 0 

230 00000 0 0 0 

24 00200 0 0 0 

7528 7 0 3 6 1 0 0 11 

70 04011 0 0 1 

8228 7 4 3 7 2 0 0 12 

SCUdS 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

0 

21 

32 

1 

0 

0 

0 

63 

0 

63 

SCUdS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

28 

24 

0 

0 

0 

0 

54 

0 

54 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

15 

I5 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

MS 

0 

0 

0 

11 

0 

3 

1 

0 

16 

0 

12 

0 

0 

43 

0' 

43 

MS 

0 

0 

0 

4 

6 

0 

4 

0 

55 

0 

0 

0 

0 

69 

0 

69 
Day AlrcraftType 

5 A-I0 

5 A-6 

5 AV-8 

5 B-52 

5 F-IIIE 

5 F-lllF 

5 F-117 

5 F-15E 

5 F-16 

5 F-4G 

5 FIA-18 

5 GR-I 

5 TLAM 

5 Subtotal 

5 Other Aircraft 

5 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

6 A-I0 

6 A-6 

6 AV-8 

6 B-52 

6 F-IIIE 

6 F-IIIF 

6 F-117 

6 F-15E 

6 F-16 

6 F-4G 

6 FIA-18 

6 TLAM 

6 Subtotal 

6 Other Aircraft 

6 Total 

6 GR-I 

Table 186 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Master Target List Categories 

AC C3ELNORRRGSAD 

00 00000 0 0 0 

65 000100 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

30 08000 0 0 3 

70 00000 0 0 0 

80 00000 0 0 0 

110 40900 0 0 9 

170 00000 0 0 0 

4044 4 812 0 0 0 0 8 

00 00000 0 0 0 

016 10030 10 0 

230 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

105 75 9 16 21 13 0 1 0 20 

14 00000 0 0 0 

106 79 9 16 21 13 0 1 0 20 

AC C3ELNORRRGSAD 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 000117 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

120 40000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

181 60000 0 0 0 

230 01100 6 0 0 

250 60000 0 0 0 

70 00000 0 0 0 

I0 00000 0 0 0 

00 00050 0 0 0 

120 00000 0 0 5 

00 00206 0 0 0 

98 1 16 1 3 16 13 6 0 5 

00 00003 0 0 0 

98 1 16 1 3 16 16 6 0 5 

scuds 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

4 

0 

19 

8 

I 

7 

0 

0 

47 

0 

47 

scuds 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

26 

1 

20 

0 

0 

51 

0 

51 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

MS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

7 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

11 

0 

11 

MS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

9 

5 

0 

0 

0 

0 

10 

0 

24 

0 

24 
Table 186 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Master Target List Categories 

Day Aircraft Type 

1 A-I0 

7 A-6 

7 AV-8 

7 0-52 

7 F-IIIE 

7 F-lllF 

7 F-117 

7 F-15E 

7 F-16 

7 F-4G 

1 FIA- I8 

7 GR-I 

7 TLAM 

7 Subtotal 

7 Other Aircraft 

7 Total 

Day 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

8 

VI 

Aird Type 

A-I0 

A-6 

AV-8 

€3-52 

F-1 I IE 

F-1 I IF 

F-117 

F- 15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 1 8 

GR-I 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other Aircrafl 

Tohl 

A 

0 

6 

0 

6 

12 

11 

0 

17 

140 

0 

10 

24 

0 

226 

9 

235 

A 

4 

0 

0 

10 

8 

27 

18 

4 

36 

0 

0 

5 

2 

I14 

0 

114 

CC3ELNO 

0 20000 

0 30000 

0 00000 

0 40000 

0 00000 

0 00000 

0100000 

0 00000 

0 00004 

0 00000 

0 00000 

0 00000 

0 00000 

0190004 

0 00001 

0190005 

CC3ELNO 

0 00000 

0 00090 

0 00000 

0 03000 

0 00000 

0 00000 

0 00100 

0 00000 

0 16 11 0 0 16 

0 00000 

0122050 

0 00000 

0 40000 

0 32 16 I 14 16 

0 00010 

0 32 16 1 15 16 

RR 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

4 

RR 

0 

6 

0 

3 

0 

0 

14 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

23 

0 

23 

RG SAD 

0 4 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 4 

0 0 

0 4 

RG SAD 

0 0 

0 4 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 1 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 1 

0 0 

0 0 

0 6 

0 10 

0 16 

SCUdS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

4 

8 

0 

0 

3 

0 

16 

0 

16 

SCUdS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

9 

0 

0 

0 

0 

17 

0 

17 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

MS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

56 

6 

0 

0 

0 

62 

0 

62 

MS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

23 

0 

0 

8 

0 

31 

0 

31 
wl 

N 

N 

Table 186 (cont'd) 

Daily Strikes by Master Target List Categories 

Day AircraftType 

9 A-10 

9 A-6 

9 AV-8 

9 B-52 

9 F-IIIE 

9 F-11IF 

9 F-117 

9 F-I5E 

9 F-16 

9 F-4G 

9 FIA-18 

9 GR-I 

9 TLAM 

9 Subtotal 

9 Other Aircraft 

9 Total 

Day AircraftType 

10 A-10 

10 A-6 

10 AV-8 

10 B-52 

10 F-1I1E 

10 F-IIIF 

10 F-117 

10 F-15E 

10 F-16 

10 F-4G 

10 F/A-18 

10 TLAM 

10 Subtotal 

10 Other Aircraft 

10 Total 

10 GR-1 

A C C3 E L N 0 RR RC SAD Scuds SAM MS 

20 00000 0 0 0 0 0 0 

81 20090 0 0 4 0 0 5 

00 00000 0 0 0 0 0 0 

100 00000 0 0 0 0 0 8 

00 00000 0 0 0 0 0 0 

100 00000 0 0 0 0 0 0 

20 10000 7 0 1 15 0 0 

80 00000 0 0 8 0 0 0 

2426 4 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 444 

00 00000 0 0 2 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 11 0 0 6 

00 070018 0 0 4 0 0 0 

02 50300 0 0 0 0 0 0 

64 29 12 15 3 9 18 7 0 30 15 4 63 

00 00020 0 0 12 0 0 2 

64 29 12 15 3 11 I8 7 0 42 15 4 65 

A C C3 E L N 0 RR RG SAD Scuds SAM MS 

00 00000 0 0 0 0 0 0 

00 28090 0 0 0 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 2 0 22 

80 04000 0 0 0 0 0 0 

74 00000 0 0 0 0 0 0 

264 00000 0 0 4 13 0 1 

00 00000 0 0 0 4 0 0 

260 40000 0 0 4 0 0 45 

00 00000 0 0 0 0 0 0 

00 00000 10 0 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 0 0 12 

01 00600 0 0 0 0 0 0 

67 9 612 6 9 0 I 0 8 19 0 80 

00 03000 6 0 0 0 0 0 

619 6IS690 I0 x I9 0 80 
Table 186 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Master Target List Categories 

Day Aircraft Type 

11 A-I0 

11 A-6 

11 AV-8 

11 B-52 

11 F-1IIE 

11 F-117 

11 F-15E 

I1 F-16 

I1 F-4G 

I1 F/A-18 

11 GR-1 

11 TLAM 

I1 Subtotal 

11 Other Aircraft 

11 Total 

11 F-IlIF 

Day Aircraft Type 

12 A-10 

12 A-6 

12 AV-8 

12 B-52 

12 F-IIlE 

12 F-I1IF 

12 F-117 

12 F-15E 

12 F-16 

12 F-4G 

12 F/A-18 

12 GR-I 

12 TLAM 

12 Subtotal 

12 Other Aircraft 

12 Total 

AC CJELNORRRGSAD 

00 00000 0 0 0 

03 440100 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 07005 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 4 

330 00000 0 0 0 

2810 20300 4 0 2 

20 00000 0 0 0 

40160000 0 0 0 

30 00000 0 0 0 

84 00020 6 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 3 

00 00000 0 0 0 

78 17 22 11 3 12 5 10 0 9 

21 11000 0 0 0 

80 18 23 12 3 12 5 10 0 9 

AC C3ELNORRRGSAD 

00 00000 0 0 0 

10 300120 8 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00004 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

180 00000 3 0 0 

711 50400 4 3 0 

80 20000 2 0 0 

240 40000 0 0 12 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 41037 5 0 0 

00 000047 0 0 2 

01 01000 0 0 0 

58 12 18 2 4 15 58 22 3 14 

00 00004 0 0 0 

58 12 18 2 4 15 62 22 3 14 

SCUdS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

7 

29 

0 

0 

I1 

0 

51 

0 

51 

SCUdS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

5 

16 

0 

17 

6 

0 

46 

1 

47 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

0 

1 

MS 

0 

0 

0 

21 

0 

0 

9 

0 

43 

0 

0 

3 

0 

76 

0 

76 

MS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

5 

11 

0 

30 

0 

0 

0 

0 

46 

0 

46 
Table 186 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Master Target List Categories 

Day AircraftType 

13 A-10 

13 A-6 

13 AV-8 

13 B-52 

13 F-lllE 

13 F-11lF 

13 F-117 

13 F-15E 

13 F-16 

13 F-4G 

13 GR-I 

13 TLAM 

13 Subtotal 

13 Other Aircraft 

13 Total 

13 F/A-18 

Day Aircraft Type 

14 A-I0 

14 A-6 

14 AV-8 

14 8-52 

14 F-IIlE 

14 F-IIIF 

14 F-117 

14 F-ISE 

14 F-16 

14 F-4G 

14 FIA-18 

14 GR-1 

14 TLAM 

14 Subtotal 

14 Other Aircraft 

14 Total 

A C C3 E L N 0 RR RC SAD 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00060 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 04000 0 0 0 

40 00000 0 0 0 

112 00000 3 0 0 

03 80300 7 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00010 0 0 0 

180 00008 0 0 0 

00 30000 0 0 0 

335 114378 10 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

335 114378 10 0 0 

AC C3ELNORRRCSAD 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00050 0 0 2 

00 00000 0 0 0 

60 00000 0 0 0 

00 04000 0 0 0 

361 10000 0 0 0 

06 4000020 0 3 

00 00000 0 0 0 

160 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

40 00030 0 0 8 

00 00000 0 0 0 

DO 00000 0 0 0 

627 5408020 0 13 

80 00000 0 0 0 

707 5408020 0 13 

SNdS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

4 

SNdS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

5 

0 

5 

SAM MS 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 12 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

3 0 

0 0 

0 0 

3 I2 

1 0 

4 12 

SAM MS 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 12 

0 0 

0 0 

0 9 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

5 0 

0 15 

0 0 

5 36 

0 0 

5 36 
Table 1% (cont'd) 

Daily Strikes by Master Target List Categories 

Day 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

IS 

15 

I5 

15 

I5 

15 

IS 

15 

15 

Day 

16 

16 

16 

16 

16 

16 

16 

16 

16 

16 

16 

16 VI 

a 16 

td 16 

16 

16 

Aircraft Type 

A-I0 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-lIlE 

F-ll1F 

F-117 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other Aircraft 

GRTotal 1 

Aircraft Type 

A-I0 

A-6 

AV-8 

8-52 

F-1 I 1E 

F-1IIF 

F-117 

F-15E 

F-16 

FIA- 18 

F-4G 

GRTLAM 

Subtotal 

Other Aircraft 

Total 

1 

A C C3 E L N 0 RR RG SAD 

00 00000 0 0 0 

80 00062 0 0 3 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00004 0 0 0 

300 00000 0 0 0 

20 7000012 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 1 

200 00000 0 0 6 

00 00000 0 0 0 

012 00000 0 0 4 

80 00008 0 0 0 

013 20000 0 0 0 

68 25 9 0 0 6 14 12 0 14 

01 00000 0 0 0 

6826 900614 12 0 14 

AC C3ELNORRRGSAD 

00 00000 0 0 0 

10 00090 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

08 00000 0 0 0 

210 00000 0 0 0 

03 6000013 4 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

08 00000 0 0 2 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 5 0 

80 000015 0 0 0 

60 00000 0 0 0 

36 19 6 0 0 9 15 13 9 2 

00 00000 0 0 0 

36 19 6 0 0 9 15 13 9 2 

SCUdS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

1 

SCUdS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

10 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

12 

0 

12 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

2 

0 

2 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

4 

0 

4 

MS 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

1 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

17 

0 

17 

MS 

0 

0 

0 

6 

0 

0 

7 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

13 

0 

13 
Table 186 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Master Target List Categories 

Day Aircraft Type 

17 A-I0 

17 A-6 

17 AV-8 

17 B-52 

17 F-IIIE 

17 F-IIIF 

17 F-117 

17 F-I5E 

17 F-16 

17 F-4G 

17 FIA-18 

17 GR-I 

17 TLAM 

17 Subtotal 

17 Other Aircraft 

17 Total 

Day AircraftType 

18 A-I0 

18 A-6 

18 AV-8 

18 B-52 

18 F-IIIE 

18 F-IIIF 

18 F-117 

18 F-15E 

18 F-16 

18 F-4G 

18 F/A-18 

18 GR-I 

18 TLAM 

18 Subtotal 

18 Other Aircraft 

18 Total 

A C C3 E L N 0 RR RG SAD Scuds SAM 

00 00000 0 0 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 0 0 

80 00000 0 0 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 0 0 

140 00000 7 0 0 0 0 

012 00000 0 0 0 0 0 

.oo 00000 0 0 1 7 0 

180 00000 0 0 0 4 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 0 0 

00 20000 0 0 0 0 8 

00 000016 4 0 0 8 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 0 0 

40 12 2 0 0 0 16 11 0 I 19 8 

00 00000 0 0 0 0 0 

40 12 2 0 0 0 16 11 0 1 19 8 

A C C3 E L NO RRRG SAD 

00 00000 0 0 6 

00 40000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 04003 0 0 0 

220 00000 5 0 0 

125 30000 10 0 

10 10000 0 0 3 

160 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00130020 0 0 0 

00 00000 4 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

40 25 21 4 0 2 3 10 0 9 

00 00000 0 0 0 

40 25 21 4 0 2 3 10 0 9 

Scuds 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

10 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

15 

0 

15 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

MS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

8 

2 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

18 

0 

18 

MS 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

12 

0 

20 

0 

20 
Table 186 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Master Target List Categories 

Day AircraftType 

19 A-I0 

19 A-6 

19 AV-8 

19 B-52 

19 F-lllE 

19 F-IIIF 

19 F-I17 

19 F-15E 

19 F-16 

19 F-4G 

19 F/A-18 

19 GR-I 

19 TLAM 

19 Subtotal 

19 Other Aircraft 

19 Total 

Day AircraftType 

20 A-I0 

20 A-6 

20 AV-8 

20 B-52 

20 F-I1IE 

20 F-lI1F 

20 F-117 

20 F-15E 

20 F-16 

20 F-4G 

20 F/A-18 

20 GR-I 

20 TLAM 

20 Subtotal 

20 Other Aircraft 

20 Total 

AC C3ELNORRRGSAD 

00 40000 0 0 0 

20 000100 0 0 6 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 04000 0 0 0 

73 01000 2 0 0 

028 7 011 0 0 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 5 

190 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

40 50080 0 0 10 

00 000015 9 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

32 31 16 5 11 18 15 11 0 21 

00 00000 0 0 0 

32 31 16 5 11 18 15 11 0 21 

AC C3ELNORRRGSAD 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 000100 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

06 00000 0 0 0 

00 04004 0 0 0 

221 00000 2 0 0 

1021 2 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 

00 00000 8 0 8 

80 00000 0 0 19 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 000120 0 0 0 

40 080011 9 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

44 28 2 12 2 22 I5 19 I . 27 

00 00000 0 0 0 

44 28 2 12 2 22 15 19 1 27 

Scuds 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

3 

scuds 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

7 

5 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

12 

0 

12 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

SAM 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

0 

6 

Ms 

0 

0 

0 

3 

8 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

19 

0 

19 

MS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

10 

0 

8 

0 

11 

0 

0 

29 

I 

30 
Table 186 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Master Target List Categories 

Day AlrcmWType 

21 A-10 

21 A4 

21 AV-8 

21 B-52 

21 F-IllE 

21 F-11IF 

21 F-117 

21 F-15E 

21 F-16 

21 F-4G 

21 FIA-18 

21 GR-1 

21 TLAh4 

21 Subtotal 

21 Other Aircraft 

21 Total 

Day AircraftType 

22 A-10 

22 A-6 

22 AV-8 

22 B-52 

22 F-111E 

22 F-111F 

22 F-117 

22 F-15E 

22 F-16 

22 F-4G 

22 FIA-18 

22 GR-1 

22 TLAM 

22 Subtotal 

22 Otha Aircraft 

22 Total 

A C C3 E L N 0 RR RG SAD 

00 00000 0 0 0 

20 35050 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

60 00000 2 0 0 

2616 4 0 6 0 2 0 0 2 

20 00000 6 0 8 

110 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

120 02000 0 0 0 

220 09000 8 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

81 16 7 16 6 5 2 16 0 10 

130 00000 0 0 0 

94 16 7 16 6 5 2 16 0 10 

A C C3 E L N 0 RR RG SAD 

00 00000 0 0 0 

80 44000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

120 00000 0 0 0 

190 00000 0 0 0 

031 10 0 3 0 0 0 0 8 

20 00000 0 0 0 

08 00000 2 0 4 

00 00000 0 0 0 

40 00070 0 0 7 

0 0 0 0 0 037 12 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

45 39 14 4 3 7 37 14 0 19 

30 01000 0 0 1 

48 39 14 5 3 7 37 14 0 20 

SCUdS 

2 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

1 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

9 

0 

9 

SCUdS 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

7 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

12 

0 

12 

SAM MS 

0 0 

0 12 

0 0 

0 9 

0 0 

0 0 

0 2 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 6 

0 6 

0 0 

0 35 

0 4 

0 39 

SAM MS 

0 0 

0 6 

0 0 

0 15 

0 0 

0 9 

0 0 

0 0 

7 6 

0 0 

0 15 

0 0 

0 0 

7 51 

0 3 

754 
Table 186 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Master Target List Categories 

Day AircraftType 

23 A-10 

23 A-6 

23 AV-8 

23 B-52 

23 F-IIlE 

23 F-IIIF 

23 F-117 

23 F-15E 

23 F-16 

23 F-4G 

23 FIA-18 

23 GR-I 

23 TLAM 

23 Subtotal 

23 OtherAircraft 

23 Total 

Day AircraftType 

24 A-I0 

24 A-6 

24 AV-8 

24 B-52 

24 F-lllE 

24 F-IIIF 

24 F-117 

24 F-15E 

24 F-16 

24 F-4G 

24 FIA-18 

24 GR-I 

24 TLAM 

24 Subtotal 

24 Other Aircraft 

24 Total 

AC C3ELNORRRCSAD 

00 00000 0 0 0 

2 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 4 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00006 0 0 0 

00 00004 0 0 0 

180 00000 0 0 0 

627 00000 0 0 0 

00 40000 0 0 4 

020 10 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 30040 0 0 14 

0 0 0 0 0 016 14 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

26 41 17 0 0 4 30 24 0 22 

60 00000 0 0 1 

3247 17 0 0 430 24 0 23 

AC C3ELNORRRGSAD 

00 00000 0 0 0 

40112090 4 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 08006 0 0 0 

00 000012 0 0 0 

40 00000 3 0 0 

02 30300 4 0 2 

30 50000 0 0 0 

40 300039 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

90 50060 8 0 0 

00 00000 4 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

24 2 27 10 3 I5 57 23 0 2 

10 10010 LO 0 

25 2 28 10 3 16 57 24 0 2 

SNdS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

23 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

23 

0 

23 

SNdS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

9 

10 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

19 

0 

19 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

4 

0 

0 

8 

1 

9 

SAM 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

4 

Ms 

0 

8 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

0 

4 

0 

18 

0 

0 

36 

0 

36 

MS 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

13 

0 

0 

0 

16 

18 

0 

51 

6 

9 
Table 186 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Master Target List Categories 

Day AirdType 

25 A-I0 

25 A-6 

25 AV-8 

25 B-52 

25 F-IIIE 

25 F-lllF 

25 F-117 

25 F-15E 

25 F-4G 

25 GR-I 

25 TLAM 

25 Subtotal 

25 Orher Aircraft 

25 Total 

Day AfrcraftType 

26 A-6 

26 AV-8 

26 8-52 

26 F-IIIE 

26 F-IIlF 

26 F-117 

26 F-l5E 

26 F-4G 

26 FIA-18 

26 TLAM 

26 Subtotal 

26 OtherAircraft 

26 Total 

25 F-16 

25 FIA-18 

26 A-I0 

26 F-16 

26 GR-I 

ACC3ELNO 

00 00000 

00 26000 

00 00000 

00 07000 

00 00008 

32 00000 

01160100 

00 20000 

20 30000 

00 00000 

30100010 

7 0 0 0 0 0 6 

00 00000 

15 3 33 13 1 1 14 

00 03000 

15 3 33 16 1 1 14 

ACCJELNO 

00 00000 

00 40040 

00 00000 

06 07000 

04 00000 

00 10000 

021 601700 

40 10000 

58 00000 

00 00000 

210 I5 0 0 00 

00 00000 

00 00000 

11 49 27 7 17 4 0 

01 00010 

11 50 27 7 17 5 0 

RR 

0 

6 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

9 

8 

0 

27 

0 

27 

RFt 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

15 

0 

21 

0 

21 

RG SAD 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 10 

0 0 

0 4 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 14 

0 0 

0 14 

RG SAD 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 5 

0 0 

0 1 

0 0 

0 2 

0 0 

0 0 

0 8 

0 0 

0 8 

SeUdS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

14 

43 

0 

0 

0 

0 

59 

0 

59 

SCUdS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

9 

0 

9 

SAM 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

4 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

4 

0 

4 

MS 

0 

4 

0 

21 

0 

0 

II 

0 

0 

0 

15 

6 

0 

57 

0 

57 

Ms 

0 

0 

0 

6 

8 

9 

8 

0 

43 

0 

5 

18 

0 

97 

17 

114 

S

S
Table 186 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Master Target List Categories 

Day Aircraft Type 

27 A-I0 

27 A-6 

27 AV-8 

27 8-52 

27 F-IIIE 

27 F-lllF 

27 F-117 

27 F-ISE 

27 F-4G 

27 GR-I 

27 TLAh4 

27 Subtotal 

27 OtherAircraft 

27 Total 

27 F-16 

27 FIA-18 

Day Aira-aftType 

28 A-I0 

28 A4 

28 AV-8 

28 B-52 

28 F-IIIE 

28 F-IIIF 

28 F-117 

28 F-lSE 

28 F-16 

28 F-4G 

28 FIA-18 

28 GR-I 

2 28 TLAM 

28 Subtotal 

28 Other Aircraft 

28 Total 

A 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

14 

0 

18 

0 

18 

A 

0 

0 

0 

6 

0 

8 

4 

1 

11 

0 

14 

25 

0 

69 

6 

75 

C 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

4 

C 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

16 

24 

c3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

14 

0 

8 

0 

0 

0 

0 

22 

0 

22 

c3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

33 

0 

12 

0 

4 

0 

0 

53 

0 

53 

E L N 0 RR RG SAD 

0000 0 0 0 

0020 0 0 2 

0000 0 0 0 

0000 0 0 0 

0004 0 0 4 

0000 2 0 0 

032 0 0 0 0 6 

0000 6 0 0 

16000 2 0 0 

0000 0 0 0 

0000 0 0 6 

0000 0 0 0 

0000 0 0 0 

16 32 2 4 10 0 18 

0000 0 0 0 

16 32 2 4 10 0 18 

E L N 0 RU RG SAD 

0000 0 0 0 

3000 0 0 0 

0000 0 0 0 

0000 0 0 0 

0004 0 0 0 

0000 2 0 0 

0220 0 0 8 

0000 0 0 0 

0000 2 0 0 

0000 0 0 0 

0050 2 0 0 

0000 8 0 0 

0000 0 0 0 

327414 0 8 

0010 0 0 0 

328414 0 8 

SCUdS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

1 

SCUdS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

5 

0 

5 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

I 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

5 

0 

5 

Ms 

0 

14 

0 

19 

0 

0 

0 

0 

25 

0 

22 

19 

0 

99 

21 

120 

Ms 

0 

9 

0 

13 

4 

0 

0 

1 

I1 

0 

6 

0 

0 

44 

4 

48 
Table 186 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Master Target List Categories 

Day AlrdType 

29 A4 

29 A-10 

29 AV-8 

29 B-52 

29 F-lllE 

29 F-1IlF 

29 F-117 

29 F-l5E 

29 F-16 

29 F4G 

29 FIA-18 

29 GR-1 

29 TLAM 

29 Subtotal 

29 Other Aircraft 

29 Total 

Day AlrdType 

30 Ad 

30 A-I0 

30 AV-8 

30 B-52 

30 F-lllE 

30 F-lllF 

30 F-117 

30 F-l5E 

30 F-16 

30 F/A-18 

30 GR-I 

30 F4G 

30 TLAM 

30 Subtotal 

30 Other Aircraft 

30 Total 

A C C3 E L N 0 RR RG SAD 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

04 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 1 

160190000 0 2 I 

70 00000 0 0 0 

020 06000 4 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 20000 3 0 3 

340 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

5124 21 6 000 7 2 5 

170 00000 0 0 0 

7424 216000 7 2 5 

AC C3ELNORRRGSAD 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 2 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

60 00000 0 0 0 

70 00000 0 0 0 

16 00000 0 0 0 

10 00000 2 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 10000 0 0 7 

360 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

516 10000 2 0 9 

00 00000 0 0 0 

516 10000 2 0 9 

SeUdS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

4 

3 

8 

0 

0 

0 

0 

23 

0 

23 

SeUdS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

5 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

9 

17 

26 

SAM MS 

0 0 

0 9 

0 0 

0 15 

0 4 

0 0 

0 8 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

2 4 

0 0 

0 0 

2 40 

0 2 

2 42 

SAM MS 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 27 

0 0 

0 0 

0 18 

0 2 

4 24 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

4 71 

0 0 

4 71 
Table 1% (coned) 

Daily Strikes by Master Target List Categories 

Day AircraftType 

31 A-6 

31 A-10 

31 AV-8 

31 B-52 

31 F-1IlE 

31 F-lllF 

31 F-117 

31 F-15E 

31 F-16 

31 F4G 

31 FIA-I8 

31 GR-1 

31 "LAM 

31 Subtotal 

31 OtherAhraft 

31 Total 

Day 

32 

32 

32 

32 

32 

32 

32 

32 

32 

32 

32 

ul 32 

w 32 

32 

32 

32 

Aircraft Type 

A-10 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-111E 

F-lllF 

F-117 

F-I5E 

F-16 

F4G 

FIA- 18 

GR-1 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other Aircraft 

Total 

A C C3 E L N 0 RR RG SAD 

00 00000 0 0 0 

10 00000 0 0 3 

00 00000 0 0 0 

90 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

413 80000 6 0 0 

14 00000 0 0 0 

260 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

10 00000 0 0 0 

290 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

7117 80000 6 0 3 

00 00000 0 0 0 

7117 8 0 0 0 0 6 0 3 

A C C3 E L N 0 RR RG 

00 00000 0 0 

03 00000 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 

00 00000 3 0 

04 00000 0 0 

54 00000 0 0 

315 00000 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 

280 00000 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 

07 00000 0 0 

120 00000 3 0 

00 00000 0 0 

4833 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 

00 00000 0 0 

4833 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 

SAD 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

6 

0 

0 

9 

0 

9 

SCUdS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

10 

11 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

23 

0 

23 

SCUdS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

13 

12 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

27 

0 

27 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

1 

Ms 

0 

4 

0 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

7 

0 

0 

17 

0 

17 

Ms 

0 

0 

0 

18 

8 

I 

17 

0 

16 

0 

14 

0 

0 

80 

0 

80 
Ul 

w 

P 

Table 186 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Master Target List Categories 

Day AircraftType 

33 A-10 

33 A-6 

33 AV-8 

33 B-52 

33 F-lllE 

33 F-1IIF 

33 F-117 

33 F-15E 

33 F-16 

33 F-4G 

33 FIA-18 

33 GR-I 

33 TLAM 

33 Subtotal 

33 OtherAircraft 

33 Total 

Day AircraftType 

34 A-I0 

34 A-6 

34 AV-8 

34 B-52 

34 F-IIIE 

34 F-IIIF 

34 F-117 

34 F-15E 

34 F-16 

34 F-4G 

34 FIA-18 

34 GR-I 

34 TLAM 

34 Subtotal 

34 Otherk :raft 

34 Total 

A C C3 E L N 0 RR RG SAD 

00 00000 0 0 0 

2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

30 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

011 00000 10 0 

374 00600 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 80000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

140100000 4 0 0 

240 30000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

8015 230600 5 0 0 

150 00000 0 0 0 

9515 23 0 6 0 0 5 0 0 

A C C3 E L N 0 RR RG SAD 

00 00000 0 0 0 

10130000 2 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

07 00000 0 0 0 

08 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 10 0 

06 00000 0 0 0 

90 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00110000 4 0 0 

300 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

4021 240000 7 0 0 

00 10000 0 0 16 

4021 25 00 0 0 7 0 16 

SCUdS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

5 

0 

5 

SCUdS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

7 

8 

20 

0 

0 

0 

0 

35 

0 

35 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

MS 

0 

10 

0 

8 

12 

0 

4 

0 

20 

0 

2 

0 

0 

56 

0 

56 

Ms 

0 

8 

0 

8 

0 

0 

2 

0 

4 

0 

21 

0 

0 

43 

1 

44 
Table 186 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Master Target List Categories 

Day Aircraft Type 

35 A-I0 

35 A-6 

35 AV-8 

35 B-52 

35 F-1IlE 

35 

35 F-117 

F-IllF 

35 F-15E 

35 F-16 

35 F-4G 

35 F/A-18 

35 GR-1 

35 TLAM 

35 Subtotal 

35 Other Aircraft 

35 Total 

Day Aircraft Type 

36 A-10 

36 A4 

36 AV-8 

36 B-52 

36 F-IllE 

36 F-IlIF 

36 F-117 

36 F-15E 

36 F-16 

36 F-4G 

36 F/A-18 

36 GR-I 

36 TLAM 

36 Subtotal 

36 Other Aircraft 

36 Total 

AC C3ELNORRRGSAD 

00 00000 0 0 0 

4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

20 00000 0 0 0 

08 20000 2 0 0 

90 10000‘0 0 0 

70 40000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

110 0000011 0 0 

80 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

418 110000 13 0 0 

150 00000 0 0 0 

56811000013 0 0 

A C C3 E L N 0 RR RG SAD 

00 00000 0 0 0 

40 00000 2 0 2 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

024 13 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 

50 00000 0 0 0 

04 60004 8 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

410 oopoo 0 0 0 

130 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

26 38 19 0 0 0 4 14 0 2 

00 00000 0 0 0 

2638 19 0 0 0 4 14 0 2 

SCUdS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0, 

0 

10 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

10 

0 

10 

SCUdS 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

9 

7 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

17 

0 

17 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

MS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

14 

19 

0 

24 

0 

0 

0 

0 

65 

0 

65 

MS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

0 

1 

14 

0 

0 

0 

0 

23 

0 

23 
Table 186 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Master Target List Categories 

Day Aircraftme 

37 A-10 

37 A-6 

37 AV-8 

37 B-52 

37 F-lllE 

37 F-lllF 

37 F-117 

37 F-I5E 

37 F-16 

37 F-4G 

37 FfA-18 

37 GR-1 

37 TLAM 

37 Subtotal 

37 OtherAircraft 

37 Total 

Day AircraftType 

38 A-6 

38 A-10 

38 AV-8 

38 B-52 

38 F-lllE 

38 F-lllF 

38 F-117 

38 F-15E 

38 F-16 

38 F-4G 

38 FIA-18 

38 GR-1 

38 TLAM 

38 Subtotal 

38 Other Aircraft 

38 Total 

A C C3 E L N 0 RR RG SAD 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00020 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

012 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 6 0 0 

022 00000 0 0 0 

05 00000 0 0 0 

016 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

320 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

3255 0 0 0 2 0 6 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

3255 0 0 0 2 0 6 0 0 

AC C3ELNORRRGSAD 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 5 0 .o 

018 30900 0 0 0 

80 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

310 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

3918 3 0 9 0 0 5 0 0 

120 00000 0 0 0 

5118 3 0 9 0 0 5 0 0 

SCUdS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

8 

SCUdS 

0 

5 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

13 

16 

29 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Ms 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

5 

0 

20 

0 

0 

0 

0 

28 

0 

28 

MS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

12 

0 

I2 

0 

20 

0 

0 

0 

0 

44 

0 

44 
Table 186 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Master Target List Categories 

Day AireraffType 

39 A4 

39 A-10 

39 AV-8 

39 B-52 

39 F-lllE 

39 F-1IlF 

39 F-117 

39 F-ISE 

39 F-16 

39 F-4G 

39 FIA-18 

39 GR-1 

39 TLAM 

39 Subtotal 

39 OtherAircraft 

39 Total 

Day AlredType 

40 A-10 

40 A-6 

40 AV-8 

40 B-52 

40 F-lllE 

40 F-lllF 

40 F-117 

40 F-l5E 

40 F-16 

40 F-4G 

40 F/A-18 

40 GR-1 

40 TLAM 

40 OtherAircraft 

40 Total 

4 40 Subtotal 

A C C3 E L N 0 RR RG SAD 

00 00000 0 0 0 

10 00000 3 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

06 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 5 0 0 

0 4 0 016 0 0 11 0 0 

54 00000 0 0 0 

120 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 20000 4 0 0 

280 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

46 14 2 0 16 0 0 23 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

46 14 2 0 16 0 0 23 0 0 

A C C3 E L N 0 RR RG SAD 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 30020 6 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

80 00000 4 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

30 00000 0 0 0 

90 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

80 2002013 0 0 

40 00000 2 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

320 5004025 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

320 5004025 0 0 

scuds 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

14 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

14 

0 

14 

SCUdS 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

8 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

10 

0 

10 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Ms 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

0 

11 

2 

41 

0 

0 

0 

0 

60 

2 

62 

Ms 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

13 

0 

0 

0 

0 

17 

0 

17 
Ul 

W 

00 

Table 186 (cont'd) 

Daily Strikes by Master Target List Categories 

Day 

41 

41 

41 

41 

41 

41 

41 

41 

41 

41 

41 

41 

41 

41 

41 

41 

Day 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

42 

Aircraft Type 

A-I0 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-IIlE 

F-IIIF 

F-117 

F-15E 

F-16 

F4 

FIA- I8 

GR- 1 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other Aircraft 

Total 

Aircraft Type 

A-10 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-1IIE 

F-IIIF 

F-117 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FIA- 1 8 

GR- 1 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other Aircraft 

Total 

AC C3ELNORRRGSAD 

00 00000 0 0 0 

100 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 9 0 0 

04 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 7 0 0 

00 00200 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

012 00000 0 0 0 

30 00000 0 0 0 

40 00000 0 0 0 

40 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

2116 00200 16 0 0 

280 00000 0 0 0 

4916 0 0 2 0 0 16 0 0 

A C C3 E L N 0 RR RG SAD 

00 00000 0 0 0 

60 00090 6 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

00 20000 10 0 

28 001300 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

412 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

12 0 2 0 013 0 5 0 0 

290 00000 0 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 0 

53 20 4 0 13 22 0 12 0 0 

22 00000 0 0 0 

55 22 4 0 13 22 0 12 0 0 

SNds 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

4 

SeUdS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

16 

18 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

MS 

0 

0 

0 

2 

8 

0 

4 

0 

36 

0 

0 

0 

0 

50 

0 

so 

MS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

I5 

2 

18 

0 

32 

0 

0 

0 

0 

67 

0 

67 
Day 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

43 

Aircraft Type 

A-I0 

A-6 

AV-8 

B-52 

F-llIE 

F-IlIF 

F-117 

F- 15E 

F- 16 

F-4G 

FIA- 18 

GR-1 

TLAM 

Subtotal 

Other Aircraft 

Total 

Table 186 (cont’d) 

Daily Strikes by Master Target List Categories 

A C C3 E L N 0 RRRG 

00 00000 0 0 

00 00000 3 0 

00 00000 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 

00 00000 0 0 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 

00 00000 0 0 

00 00000 3 0 

SAD 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

scuds 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

SAM MS 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

Source: M
Strikes by Hour of Day 

Table 187 and Figure 3 present the summation of the time-over-target 

(TOT) from the GWAPS Mission database. It depicts the times that strike 

aircraft dropped their munitions. The strikes are continuous, twenty four 

hours a day and only decrease at dusk and dawn when both the lighting 

conditions make it difficult to see, and infrared (IR) systems are 

experiencing thermal crossover which makes most objects appear to have 

the same heat signature. 

Figure 3 

3’0

Strikes by Hour of Day 

: 2,000 

5 1.000 

0 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 

Hour of Day 

540 
Table 187 

Strikes by Hour of the Day 

Hour/Zulu 

0 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

17 

18 

19 

20 

21 

22 

23 

Total 

Strikes Flown 

1,271 

1.116 

817 

819 

1,769 

2,822 

2,453 

2,544 

1,960 

2,400 

1,884 

2,023 

1,964 

2,65 1 

870 

1,023 

1,267 

1,435 

1,488 

1,042 

1,094 

1,101 

1,124 

1,416 

38,353 

Percentage 

3.31% 

2.91% 

2.13% 

2.14% 

4.61% 

7.36% 

6.40% 

6.63% 

5.11% 

6.26% 

4.91% 

5.27% 

5.12% 

6.91% 

2.27% 

2.67% 

3.30% 

3.74% 

3.88% 

2.72% 

2.85% 

2.87% 

2.93% 

3.69% 

100.00 % 

Source: Missions Database (S/NF/WN/NC) 

54 1 
542 
9 

Counter-Scud Operations 

Iraq's Scud missiles posed one of the most serious challenges for the 

Desert Storm air campaign. This threat was aggravated by the adverse 

weather that precluded effective identification of Scud locations from 

space and hampered the subsequent aerial hunt for Scud launchers. 

Prewar national intelligence agencies underestimated the total number of 

Iraqi Scud launchers. The Iraqis had also presurveyed a number of 

launch sites within Iraq and Kuwait from which they could employ their 

missiles with relative confidence and hit targets in Saudi Arabia and 

Israel. The launchers proved particularly difficult to detect and were 

never fully suppressed. It is also difficult to determine the precise impact 

of the Scud-hunting campaign on Scud launches. A Scud missile 

unengaged by Patriot missiles was responsible for the single worst loss 

of American forces in the war when it hit an American barracks in 

Dharan killing 28 American soldiers and wounding 97 others. 

The data in the following table provides insight into the tempo 

and scope of Iraqi Scud launches. Viewed in context with Scud suppression data, the Iraqi Scud launch data may be used in analyzing the effectiveness of anti-Scud tactics employed by the U.S. and Allied forces. 

543 
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544 
The so-called “Scud-Hunt’’ was triggered by the Scud launches during 

the opening days of Desert Storm and continued throughout the war. The 

strategy developed to deal with mobile Scuds was to: 1) attack fixed 

facilities, storage bunkers and known launch sites, 2) place 24-hour Scud 

Combat Air Patrols (airborne attack aircraft) over western and eastern 

launch areas (these areas were also known as “Scud boxes”) using 

surveillance sensors to locate and attack suspected Scud launchers, and 

3) use armed reconnaissance aircraft to locate and destroy Scud equipment and facilities. 

Scud Launches 

There were eighty-eight Scud Launches. 

545 
546 
10 

Logistics & Maintenance: Support for Combat 

Operations 

The following tables present information on some of the less visible 

aspects of air power, especially maintenance, supply, fuels, and munitions. The tables on aircraft mission-capable rates provide information 

on the number of aircraft capable of carrying out their assigned missions 

each day. Tables on logistics and supply provide perspective on the 

colossal task of keeping personnel and forces stocked with those consumable items (e.g., fuel) required on a recurring basis. The munitions tables 

provide information on the types, quantity, and costs of ordnance used in 

the Gulf War. 

The primary sources for munitions data were derived from a collection of postwar reports and databases prepared by HQ USAFILG, Combat 

Support Division, the 1990 Weapons File and OP-411D; the Marine 

Corps “Reconstruction Report;” and the “EARFLAP” report from CENTAF. 

Maintenance data and mission-capable rates came from CENTAFLG. 

Not surprisingly, gaps were found in some of the data. The 

USCINCCENTLG SITREPs, for example, do not mention the use of napalm, 

although the Marine Corps used several hundred MK-77 napalm fire 

bombs; nor do the AFCENT situation reports (SITREPS) report the use of the 

giant BLU-82 15,000-lb. bomb, although Air Force Special Operations 

Forces used nearly a dozen. Since cost data were not available, the tables 

do not include these two weapons, although they are discussed and the 

expenditure data included in the following table introduction. Daily 

Aircraft Summaries (Table 192) were not available for 19 and 22 Jan 91. 

547 
Munitions in Desert Shield and Desert Storm 

The following tables depict the great variety and the large number of 

munitions used by the U.S. Air Force (USAF), U.S. Navy (USN), and U.S. 

Marine Corps (USMC) in the Gulf War. Major factors in the U.S. ability 

to provide these munitions in the Gulf War were the prepositioned 48,325 

short tons of munitions in the area of responsibility prior to Desert Shield, 

11,993 short tons stored at permanent explosives storage locations in 

Diego Garcia and Oman, and 36,322 short tons of munitions located on 

three prepositioned ships, the SS American Kesrrul, SS Advantage, and 

SS Suntu Kctoria. Not included in these totals are the Marine Corps air 

and ground munitions aboard the 13 Maritime Prepositioning Ships (MPS), 

nor the Navy and embarked Marines munitions routinely carried aboard 

combatant and resupply ships. 

Munitions prepositioned ashore and afloat primarily consisted of 

items such as General Purpose Bombs, older Cluster Bomb Units (CBUS), 

aircraft gun ammunition and a few older model Laser-Guided Bombs 

(LGBS). Examples of prepositioned munitions include the following: 

65,000 General Purpose Bombs (MK-82/84, M-117), 4,000 MK-20 

Rockeyes, 8,400 CBU-~~S, 8500 cBU-58~. 350 CBU-71 S, 1,000 GBU- lOs, 

1,000 GBU-I~S, 780 Durandals (BLU-IO~S), 5 million rounds of 20mm, 

and 2 million rounds of 30mm. 

The data in these tables were derived from multiple sources. The 

totals for weapons expended (EXP) were extracted from The Directorate 

of Supply HQ USAFILGS, Combat Support Division (LGSP). U.S. Air 

Force cost information was extracted from the 1990 Weapons File in FY 

90$ and U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps cost information was extracted 

from the OP-411D in FY 91$. U.S. Marine Corps weapons expenditures 

as shown in Table 196 track very closely with figures reported by HQ 

USMC(ASL-30). Efforts were made to convert U.S. Air Force cost information from FY 90$ to FY 91 $; however, such a conversion requires specific appropriation line numbers for each munitions type. These appropriation line numbers were not provided with the original data; therefore, a 

conversion was not possible at this time. 

548 
Though not shown in Tables 188 - 191, the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) expended 11 BLU-82s' (a 15,000-lb bomb) and 

the USMC used 489 MK77 Napalm fire bombs.3 The MK77 bombs were 

used to clear Iraqi fire trenches. U.S. Army Apache helicopters also shot 

2,876 Hellfire missiles! Cost data were unavailable for these munition 

types. Also not included are rockets and gun ammunition successfully 

employed in the air-to-ground role. 

Limited dollars for procurement of precision-guided munitions did not 

allow for prepositioning of our newest munitions items in any great 

quantities. These munitions were allocated to the MNCOMS in small 

numbers with U.S. Air Force, Central Command (CENTAF) storing most 

of their new munitions in the Standard Air Munitions PackageBtandard 

Tank, Rack, Adapter, and Pylon Package (STAMPISTRAPP) programs. 

These packages were designed to provide rapid-deployable configurations 

of selected munitions and essential aircraft accessories to battlefield 

commanders. These munitions required airlift from Medina Annex (San 

Antonio) and Hill Air Force Base to the area of responsibility (AOR) once 

requirements were established. 

All of the prepositioned stocks of munitions could sustain air campaign operations for less than 10 days. By the time cease fire was called, 

349,742 short tons of munitions were shipped by air and sea. Of this 

amount of munitions, 69,000 short tons were expended. 

Note: 

The figures for Hellfire and TOW reflect those fired by Army helicopters operating from Navy ships. 

AFSOC Msg #2819052 5 May 92 

3. Headquarters Marine CorpdAviation Logistics 

' US HQDA ODCSOPS 

549 
Table 188 

Desert ShieldStorm: USAF Weapons Cost and 

Utilization (FY 90$) 

Alr-To-Alr Missiles 

AIM-7M 

AIM-9M 

Total 

General Purpose Bombs 

MK-82 LD (500 Ib Low Drag General Purpose Bomb) 

MK-82 HD (500 Ib High Drag General Purpose Bomb) 

MK-84 LD (2000 Ib Low Drag General Purpose Bomb) 

MK-84 HD (2000 Ib High Drag General Purpose Bomb) 

MI 17 (750 Ib Low-Drag Demolition Bomb) 

UK-1000 (1000 Ib General Purpose Bomb) 

CBU-5U58f7 I (Fragmentation Bomb) 

CBU-87 (Combined Effects Munitions. Anti-Armor, AntiPersonnel) 

CBU-89 (Gator/Anti-PersonneVAnti-Tank) 

MK-20 (Rockeye II/Anti-MaterieVAnti-Tank Cluster) 

Total 

Guided Bombs 

GBU-I0 (LaserlMk-84) 

GBU-I2 (Laserhlk-82) 

GBU-I 5 (Electro-optical and Infraredhlk-84) 

GBU-24 (Low-level LaserlMk-84) 

GBU-24 (Low-level IaserlBLU 109 2000 Ib penetrating 

warhead) 

GBU-27 (LaserA3LU-109 2000 Ib penetrating warhead) 

*GBU-28 (Laser/4000 Ib penetrating warhead) 

Total 

Anti-Radiation Missiles 

AGM-45 (Shrike) 

AGM-88 (HARM/ High-speed. anti-radiation missile) 

Total 

Air-To-Surface Missiles 

AGM-65B (MavericmO guided missile, shaped charge) 

AGM-65D (MavericMR guided missile. shaped charge) 

AGM-65G (MavericMR guided missile, penetrator/blast 

frag) 

Total 

CALCMS 

*CALCM (Conventional Air-Launched Cruise Missile) 

Expended 

67 

48 

115 

Expended 

51,932 

1,952 

7.856 

2.61 I 

43.435 

288 

17,831 

10,035 

1,105 

5,345 

148,390 

Expended 

2,377 

4,086 

71 

284 

897 

739 

2 

8,456 

Expended 

53 

1,067 

1,120 

Expended 

I .673 

3.40.5 

I77 

5,255 

Expended 

35 

Unit Cost 

$225.700 

$70,600 

Unit Cost 

$498 

$1.100 

$1,871 

$2,874 

$253 

$16,222 

$2.159 

$13.941 

$3 9.9 6 3 

$3.449 

Unit Cost 

$22,000 

$9.000 

$227.600 

$65.000 

$85.000 

575,539 

$100,000 

Unit Cost 

$89.000 

$257.000 

Unit Cost 

$64.100 

$111,000 

$269.000 

Unit Cost 

$1.500,000 

Total Cost 

$15,121,900 

$3,388,800 

$1 8510,700 

Total Cost 

$25,862,136 

58,747,200 

$14,698,576 

$7,504,014 

$10,989,055 

$4,671,936 

$38,497,129 

$139.897.935 

$44.1 59.1 15 

$1 8,434,905 

$313,462,001 

Total Cost 

$52.294.000 

$36,774,000 

$16.1 59,600 

$18.460.000 

$76.245.000 

$55,823.321 

$200.000 

$255,955,921 

Total Cost 

$4.717.000 

$274,219,000 

$278,936,000 

Total Cost 

$107,239,300 

$377,955.000 

$47,613.000 

$532,807,300 

Total Cost 

$52,500,000 

Sources: The Directorate of Supply HQ USAFLGS. Combat 

Support Division (LGSP); 1990 Weapons File 

550 
Table 189 

Desert Shield/Storm: USN Weapons Cost and 

Utilization (FY 91$) 

Air-To-Air Missiles 

AIM-7M 

AIM-9M 

Expended Unit Cost 

14 $225,700 

26 $70.600 

Total 40 

General Purpose Bombs Expended Unit Cost 

MK-82 (500 Ib General Purpose Bomb) 10.94 1 $498 

MK-83 (1000 lb General Purpose Bomb) 10,125 $1.000 

MK-84 (2000 Ib General Purpose Bomb) 971 $1,871 

MK-20 (Rockeye I1 / Anti-MaterieVAnti-Tank 

Cluster) 6.814 $3,449 

CBU-78 Gator (Anti-PersonnellAnti-Tank) 148 $39.963 

Total 28,999 

Guided Bombs Expended Unit Cost 

GBU-I 0 (LaserlMk-84) 202 $22,000 

GBU-12 (LaserlMk-82) 205 $9.000 

GBU-16 (LaserlMk-83) 216 $150.000 

Total 623 

Anti-Radiation Missiles Expended Unit Cost 

AGM-45 (Shrike) 18 $89,000 

AGM-88 (HARM/ High-speed, anti-radiation 

missile) 661 $257,000 

Total 679 

Air-To-Surface Missiles Expended Unit Cost 

AGM-123A Skipper (11) 9 $31.240 

AGM-62B Walleye (11) 131 $70,000 

AGM-84B SLAM (Stand-Off Land Attack 

Missile) 7 $346,000 

Total 147 

TLAMS Expended Unit Cost 

BGM-109 %AM (Tomahawk Land Attack 

Missile) 298 $1,100,000 

Helicopter Munitions Expended Unit Cost 

AGM-114 Hellfire (Semiactive laser-guided) 30 $35,127 

BGM-71 TOW (Anti-tank, optical wire-guided 

missile) 38 $15.000 

Total 68 

Total Cost 

$3,159,800 

$1.835.600 

$4,995,400 

Total Cost 

$5,448,618 

$10,125,000 

$1,8 16,741 

$23,501,486 

$5,914,524 

$46,806,369 

Total Cost 

$4,444,000 

$1,845,000 

$32,400.000 

$38,689,000 

Total Cost 

$1,602,000 

$1 69,877,000 

$171,479,000 

Total Cost 

$281.1 60 

$9,170,000 

$2,422.000 

$11,873,160 

Total Cost 

$327,800,000 

Total Cost 

$1,053,810 

$570,000 

$1,623,810 

Grand Total $603,266,739 

Source: The Directorate of Supply HQ USAFLGS, Combat 

Support Division (LGSP); OP-41 ID 

55 1 
Table 190 

Desert Shield/Storm: USMC Weapons Cost and 

Utilization (FY91$) 

Air-To-Air Missiles Expended 

AIM-7M 7 

AIM-9M 12 

Total 19 

General Purpose Bombs 

MK-82 (500 Ib General Purpose Bomb) 

MK-83 (lo00 Ib General Purpose Bomb) 

MK-84 (2000 Ib General Purpose Bomb) 

MK-20 (Rockeye I1 I Anti-MaterieVAntiTank Cluster) 

CBU-72 FAE (High-speed Fuel Air 

Explosive) 

CBU-78 Gator (Anti-PersonnellAnti-Tank) 

Total 

Expended 

6.828 

8.893 

75 1 

15,828 

254 

61 

32,615 

Guided Bombs Expended 

GBU-I0 (LaserlMk-84) 58 

GBU-12 (LaserlMk-82) 202 

GBU-I6 (LaserlMk-83) 3 

Total 263 

Anti-Radiation Missiles Expended 

AGM-45 (Shrike) 7 

AGM-88 (HARM/ High-speed, antiradiation missile) 233 

Total 24 0 

Air-To-Surface Missiles Expended 

AGM-123A Skipper (11) 3 

AGM-62B Walleye (11) 2 

AGM65C 5 

AGM-65E (Mavericknaser-guided missile, 

peneuatodblast frag) 36 

Total 46 

Helicopter Munitions Expended 

AGM-I 14 Hellfire (Semiactive laser-guided) 159 

BGM-71 TOW (Anti-tank. optical wireguided missile) 255 

Total 414 

Grand Total 

Unlt Cost 

$225.700 

$70,600 

Unit Cost 

$498 

$1.000 

$1,871 

$3,449 

$3.800 

$39.963 

Unit Cost 

$22,000 

$9,000 

$150,000 

Unit Cost 

$89.000 

$257,000 

Unit Cost 

$3 1.240 

$70.000 

$1 10,000 

$101.000 

Unit Cost 

$35.546 

$15,000 

Total Cost 

$1,579.900 

$847,200 

$2,427,100 

Total Cost 

$3,400,344 

$8,893,000 

$1.405.12 1 

$54,590,772 

$965.200 

$2.437.743 

$71,692,180 

Total Cost 

$1,276,000 

$1.81 8.000 

$450.000 

$3,544,000 

Total Cost 

$623,000 

$59,881 ,000 

$60,504,000 

Total Cost 

$93.720 

$140.000 

$550.000 

$3,636,000 

$4,419,720 

Total Cost 

$5.65 1.8 14 

$3.825.000 

$9,476,814 

$152,063,814 

Source: The Directorate of Supply HQ USAFILGS. 

Combat Support Division (LGSP); OP-41 ID 

552 
Table 191 

Desert ShieldStorm: Total USAF, USN, and USMC Weapons Cost 

and Utilization (FY 90/91$) 

Air-To-Air Missiles 

AIM-7M 

AIM-9M 

Expended 

88 

86 

Total 174 

General Purpose Bombs 

MK-82 LD (500 Ib Low Drag General Purpose Bomb) 

MK-82 HD (500 Ib High Drag General Purpose Bomb) 

MK-83 (1000 Ib Low Drag General Purpose Bomb) 

MK-84 (2000 Ib General Purpose Bomb) 

MK-84 HD (2000 Ib High Drag General Purpose Bomb) 

M-I17 (750 Ib Low Drag Demolition Bomb) 

UK-1000 (lo00 Ib General Purpose Bomb) 

CBU-52/58/71 (Fragmentation Bomb) 

CBU-87 (Combined Effects Munitions, Anit-Armor, 

Anti-Personnel) 

CBU-89 (Gator/ Anti-PersonneVAnti-Tank) 

MK-20 (Rockeye I1 / Anti-MaterieVAnti-Tank Cluster) 

CBU-72 FAE (High-speed Fuel Air Explosive) 

CBU-78 Gator (Anti-PersonneVAnti-Tank) 

Total 

Guided Bombs 

GBU-10 (Laserhik-84) 

GBU-12 (Laserhik-82) 

GBU-I 5 (Electro-optical and InfraredMk-84) 

GBU-16 (Laserhik-83) 

GBU-24 (Low-level Laser/Mk-84) 

GBU-24 (Low-level IaserlBLU-109 2000 Ib penetrating 

warhead) 

GBU-27 (LaserlBLU-109 2000 Ib warhead) 

GBU-28 (Laser/4000 Ib penetrating warhead) 

Total 

Expended 

69.701 

7.952 

19.018 

9.578 

2.61 1 

43.435 

288 

17.831 

10,035 

1,105 

27,987 

254 

209 

210,004 

Expended 

2,631 

4.493 

71 

219 

284 

897 

139 

2 

9,342 

Anti-Radiation Missiles Expended 

AGM-45 (Shrike) 78 

AGM-88 (HARM/ High-speed, anti-radiation missile) I .96 1 

Total 2,039 

Unit Cost 

$225.700 

$70,600 

Unit Cost 

$498 

$1,100 

$1,000 

$1,871 

$2,874 

$253 

$16,222 

$2,159 

$13,941 

$39,963 

$3.449 

$3,800 

$39,963 

Unit Cost 

$22,000 

$9.000 

$221.600 

$150.000 

$65,000 

$85.000 

$75,539 

$1 00,000 

Unit Cost 

$89.000 

$257,000 

Total Cost 

$19.86 1,600 

$6.07 1,600 

$25,933,200 

Total Cost 

$34.7 1 1,098 

$8,747,200 

$19,018,000 

$17,920.438 

$7,504,014 

$10,989,055 

$4.67 1,936 

$38,497.129 

$139,897,935 

$44,159,115 

$96,527,163 

$965,200 

$8,352,267 

$431,960,550 

Total Cost 

$58.0 14.000 

$40,437,000 

$16,159,600 

$32.850,000 

$18,460,000 

$76,245,000 

$55,823,321 

$200,000 

$298,188,921 

Total Cost 

$6,942,000 

$503.977.000 

$510,919,000 

553 
Table 191 (cont’d) 

Desert Shield/Storm: Total USAF, USN, and USMC Weapons Cost 

and Utilization (FY 90/91$) 

Air-To-Surface Missiles 

AGM-132A Skipper (11) 

AGM-62B Walleye (11) 

Expended 

12 

133 

AGM-6SB (MaverickEO guided missile, shaped charge) 1,673 

AGM-6SC S 

AGM-6SD (MavericWIR guided missile, shaped charge) 3,405 

AGM-6SE (MavericWLaser-guided missile, 

penetratorhlast frag) 36 

AGM-6SG (MaverickllR guided missile, penetntor/blast 

frag) 177 

7 

Total 5,448 

AGM-84B SLAM (Stand-Off Land Attack Missile) 

TLAMS & CALCMS Expended 

BGM-109 TLAM (Tomahawk Land Attack Missile) 29 8 

CALCM (Conventional Air-Launched Cruise Missile) 35 

Total 333 

Helicopter Munitions Expended 

AGM-I 14 Hellfire (Semiactive laser-guided) - USN 30 

AGM-I 14 Hellfire (Semiactive laser-guided) - USMC IS9 

BGM-71 TOW (Anti-tank, optical wire-guided missile) 293 

Total 482 

Unit Cost 

$3 1,240 

$70.000 

$64.100 

$1 1 0,000 

$1 11,000 

$101,000 

$269.000 

$346,000 

Unit Cost 

$1,100,000 

$1,500,000 

Unit Cost 

$35.127 

$35,546 

$15.000 

Total Cost 

$374,880 

$9,3 10,000 

$107,239,300 

$sso,ooo 

$377,955,000 

$3,636,000 

$47.61 3,000 

$2,422,000 

$549,100,180 

Total Cost 

$327,800,000 

$s2.s00,000 

$380,300,000 

Total Cost 

$1,053,810 

$5.65 1.8 I4 

54,395,000 

$11,100,624 

Grand Total $2207,502,475 

Sources: The Directorate of Supply HQ USAFLGS, Combat Support Division (LGSP); 

1990 Weapons File; OP-41 ID 

554 
U.S. Air Force Mission-Capable Rates 

Mission-capable rates are used to track the number of aircraft available for tasking. These tables originated at CENTAF/LG. Mission-capable 

rates are also important because they serve as an indicator of logistic 

capability and, somewhat, the “maintainability” of complex weapon 

systems. These particular rates reflect “snapshot” looks, as they are 

calculated differently than the Core Automated Maintenance System 

(CAMS) rates. Snapshots look at a particular time of the day and count 

mission capable aircraft. Such rates are usually higher than the CAMS 

rates which calculate mission-capable rates on the amount of time in the 

day that an aircraft is available. During the Gulf war, the snapshot rates 

are the rates decision makers were tracking. 

“Fully Mission-Capable” (FMC) aircraft are fully operational. “Partially Mission-Capable” (PMC) aircraft can perform the mission, but some 

subsystems are inoperable. Aircraft that are not mission-capable are 

grouped by the type of problem that keep them from performing their 

missions. This is either “Not Mission Capable-Supplies” (NMCS); or “Not 

Mission Capable-Maintenance’’ (NMCM). NMCS is due to parts availability. The total column shows the number of aircraft assigned to the base. 

555 
Table 192 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 16 Jan 91 

Aircraft Type 

A-10 

AC- 130 

B-52 

C-130 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC-130 

EF-I 11 

F-11 IF 

El 17 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA- 16 

HC- 130 

HH-3 

KC- 10 

KC- 135A 

KC-I 35E 

KC- I35Q 

KC-I 35R 

MC- 1 30 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA-10 

RC- 135 

RF-4c 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

Total 

132 

4 

21 

132 

10 

2 

14 

18 

64 

36 

96 

48 

192 

48 

18 

4 

4 

28 

58 

64 

10 

64 

4 

8 

8 

12 

6 

18 

4 

4 

1,131 

FMC %FMC 

125 94.7% 

3 75.0% 

21 100.0% 

118 89.4% 

9 90.0% 

2 100.0% 

11 78.6% 

18 100.0% 

63 98.4% 

30 83.3% 

92 95.8% 

45 93.8% 

186 96.9% 

47 97.9% 

17 94.4% 

1 25.0% 

I 25.0% 

28 100.0% 

55 94.8% 

59 92.2% 

9 90.0% 

60 93.8% 

0 0.0% 

3 37.5% 

I 12.5% 

12 100.0% 

4 66.1% 

17 94.4% 

4 100.0% 

4 100.0% 

1,045 92.4% 

PMC NMCM 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

4 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

24 

2 

0 

0 

7 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

2 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

2 

1 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

22 

NMCS 

5 

0 

0 

7 

0 

0 

2 

0 

1 

1 

2 

1 

6 

1 

1 

0 

0 

0 

1 

4 

1 

3 

0 

1 

0 

0 

2 

1 

0 

0 

40 

92.4% 2.1% 1.9% 

556 

3.5% 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 17 Jan 91 

Aircraft Type 

A-10 

AC- 130 

B-52 

C-130 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC- 130 

EF-111 

F-1 11F 

F-1 17 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA- 16 

HC- 130 

HH-3 

KC- 10 

KC- 135A 

KC-135E 

KC- 135Q 

KC-I 35R 

MC- I 30 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA-10 

RC- 1 35 

RF-4C 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

Total FMC %FMC PMCNMCM NMCS 

132 

4 

20 

132 

10 

2 

14 

18 

64 

36 

96 

48 

192 

48 

18 

4 

4 

30 

60 

67 

10 

64 

4 

8 

8 

12 

6 

18 

4 

4 

1,137 

128 97.0% 

1 25.0% 

15 75.0% 

119 90.2% 

10 100.0% 

2 100.0% 

12 85.7% 

18 100.0% 

62 96.9% 

35 97.2% 

87 90.6% 

44 91.7% 

184 95.8% 

47 97.9% 

17 94.4% 

3 75.0% 

1 25.0% 

29 96.7% 

55 91.7% 

64 95.5% 

10 100.0% 

62 96.9% 

0 0.0% 

6 75.0% 

11 91.7% 

4 66.7% 

17 94.4% 

4 100.0% 

4 100.0% 

1,055 92.8% 

4 50.0% 

1 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

2 

4 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

18 

0 

1 

5 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

7 

3 

4 

0 

0 

1 

0 

1 

2 

3 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

35 

3 

0 

0 

7 

0 

0 

1 

0 

2 

1 

3 

1 

5 

1 

1 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

31 

92.8% 1.6% 3.1% 2.7% 

557 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 18 Jan 91 

Aircraft Type Total FMC % FMC PMC NMCM NMCS 

A-10 

AC-130 

B-52 

C- 130 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC-130 

EF-I 11 

F-11 1F 

F-I17 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA- 16 

HC- 130 

HH-3 

KC- 10 

KC- 135A 

KC-I 35E 

KC- 135Q 

KC- 1 35R 

MC- I 30 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA- 10 

RC-I 35 

m-4c 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

132 128 

4 1 

26 21 

132 119 

10 10 

2 2 

15 13 

18 18 

64 62 

36 34 

96 92 

47 45 

192 184 

48 47 

18 17 

4 2 

5 4 

30 29 

65 60 

59 56 

10 10 

64 62 

4 I 

8 4 

8 4 

12 12 

6 4 

18 18 

4 4 

4 4 

1,141 1,067 

93.5% 

97.0% 

25.0% 

80.8% 

90.2% 

100.0% 

100.0% 

86.7% 

100.0% 

96.9% 

94.4% 

95.8% 

95.7% 

95.8% 

97.9% 

94.4% 

50.0% 

80.0% 

96.7% 

92.3% 

94.9% 

100.0% 

96.9% 

25.0% 

50.0% 

50.0% 

100.0% 

66.7% 

100.0% 

100.0% 

100.0% 

93.5 % 

1 0 3 

3 0 0 

0 4 1 

0 6 7 

0 0 0 

0 0 0 

1 0 1 

0 0 0 

0 0 2 

0 0 2 

0 1 3 

0 1 1 

0 3 5 

0 0 1 

0 0 1 

I 1 0 

1 0 0 

0 1 0 

0 2 3 

0 3 0 

0 0 0 

0 1 1 

3 0 0 

4 0 0 

4 0 0 

0 0 0 

0 0 2 

0 0 0 

0 0 0 

0 0 0 

18 23 33 

1.6% 2.0% 2.9% 

558 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 20 Jan 91 

Aircraft Type 

A-I0 

AC- 130 

B-52 

C-130 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC-130 

EF-I 11 

F-ll1F 

F-117 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA- 16 

HC- 1 30 

HH-3 

HH9E 

KC- 10 

KC- 135A 

KC-I 35E 

KC-1 35Q 

KC-1 35R 

MC-I 30 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA-10 

RC- 1 35 

RF-4c 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

Total FMC %FMC PMCNMCM NMCS 

132 

4 

36 

132 

11 

2 

14 

18 

64 

36 

96 

48 

190 

47 

18 

4 

0 

5 

30 

58 

66 

10 

64 

4 

8 

8 

12 

7 

18 

4 

4 

1,150 

123 93.2% 

1 25.0% 

32 88.9% 

120 90.9% 

11 100.0% 

2 100.0% 

8 57.1% 

17 94.4% 

57 89.1% 

32 88.9% 

90 93.8% 

40 83.3% 

179 94.2% 

43 91.5% 

17 94.4% 

3 75.0% 

0 0.0% 

3 60.0% 

28 93.3% 

55 94.8% 

62 93.9% 

9 90.0% 

61 95.3% 

0 0.0% 

7 87.5% 

5 62.5% 

12 100.0% 

6 85.7% 

18 100.0% 

4 100.0% 

4 100.0% 

1,049 91.2% 

1 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

1 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

20 

5 

0 

4 

5 

0 

0 

0 

0 

5 

3 

3 

7 

3 

3 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

1 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

42 

3 

0 

0 

7 

0 

0 

0 

1 

2 

1 

3 

1 

8 

1 

1 

0 

0 

0 

2 

2 

2 

1 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

39 

91.2% 1.7% 3.7% 3.4% 

559 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 21 Jan 91 

Aircraft Type 

A-10 

AC- 130 

B-52 

C-130 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC- 130 

EF-111 

F-ll1F 

F-117 

F-15 

E15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA-16 

HC- 1 30 

HH-3 

KC- 10 

KC-135A 

KC-1 35E 

KC- 135Q 

KC- 135R 

MC-130 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA- 10 

RC-135 

RF-4c 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

Total FMC %FMC PMCNMCM NMCS 

132 

4 

37 

132 

11 

2 

13 

18 

63 

36 

96 

48 

192 

49 

18 

4 

5 

30 

50 

65 

10 

73 

4 

8 

8 

12 

7 

18 

4 

4 

1,153 

128 97.0% 

1 25.0% 

31 83.8% 

121 91.7% 

11 100.0% 

2 100.0% 

10 76.9% 

17 94.4% 

61 96.8% 

34 94.4% 

92 95.8% 

45 93.8% 

181 94.3% 

47 95.9% 

14 77.8% 

4 100.0% 

4 80.0% 

29 96.7% 

49 98.0% 

62 95.4% 

10 100.0% 

I0 95.9% 

3 75.0% 

4 50.0% 

5 62.5% 

12 100.0% 

6 85.7% 

18 100.0% 

4 100.0% 

4 100.0% 

1,079 93.6% 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

3 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

12 

1 

1 

6 

6 

0 

0 

1 

1 

1 

1 

2 

2 

4 

0 

3 

0 

0 

1 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

33 

93.6% 1.0% 2.9% 

3 

0 

0 

5 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

1 

2 

1 

7 

2 

1 

0 

0 

0 

1 

1 

0 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

29 

2.7% 

560 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 23 Jan 91 

Aircraft Type 

A-10 

AC- 130 

B-52 

C-I30 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC-130 

EF-111 

F-ll1F 

F-117 

F-15 

F-l5E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA-I6 

HC- 130 

HH-3 

KC-10 

KC- 135A 

KC-I 35E 

KC-135Q 

KC-1 35R 

MC-130 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA- 10 

RC-I 35 

RF-4C 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

Total FMC %FMC PMCNMCM NMCS 

132 

4 

37 

132 

11 

2 

13 

18 

63 

36 

96 

48 

192 

49 

18 

4 

5 

30 

50 

64 

10 

73 

4 

8 

8 

12 

7 

18 

4 

4 

1,152 

126 95.5% 

3 75.0% 

33 89.2% 

122 92.4% 

11 100.0% 

2 100.0% 

12 92.3% 

17 94.4% 

55 87.3% 

32 88.9% 

93 96.9% 

45 93.8% 

180 93.8% 

47 95.9% 

17 94.4% 

4 100.0% 

2 40.0% 

28 93.3% 

46 92.0% 

59 92.2% 

10 100.0% 

66 90.4% 

0 0.0% 

4 50.0% 

5 62.5% 

12 100.0% 

5 71.4% 

16 88.9% 

4 100.0% 

4 100.0% 

1,060 92.0% 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

2 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

14 

92.0% 1.2% 

3 

1 

4 

6 

0 

0 

0 

1 

7 

3 

1 

1 

4 

1 

0 

0 

0 

1 

2 

3 

0 

3 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

1 

0 

0 

44 

3.8% 

2 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

1 

2 

2 

8 

1 

1 

0 

0 

1 

2 

2 

0 

4 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

1 

0 

0 

34 

3.0% 

561 
Table 192 (cont'd) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 24 Jan 91 

Aircraft Type 

A-10 

AC- 130 

B-52 

(2-130 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC-130 

EF-111 

F-ll1F 

F-117 

F-15 

F- 15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA- 16 

HC-130 

HH-3 

KC- 10 

KC-1 35A 

KC-1 35E 

KC-135Q 

KC-1 35R 

MC- 1 30 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA- 10 

RC-135 

RF-4c 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

Total FMC %FMC PMCNMCM NMCS 

132 

4 

36 

132 

11 

2 

13 

18 

63 

36 

96 

48 

191 

49 

18 

4 

5 

30 

51 

62 

10 

73 

4 

8 

8 

12 

7 

18 

4 

4 

1,149 

125 94.7% 

2 50.0% 

31 86.1% 

122 92.4% 

11 100.0% 

2 100.0% 

11 84.6% 

18 100.0% 

60 95.2% 

30 83.3% 

91 94.8% 

46 95.8% 

174 91.1% 

46 93.9% 

17 94.4% 

3 75.0% 

2 40.0% 

26 86.7% 

46 90.2% 

58 93.5% 

10 100.0% 

67 91.8% 

0 0.0% 

5 62.5% 

5 62.5% 

12 100.0% 

6 85.7% 

14 77.8% 

4 100.0% 

4 100.0% 

1,048 91.2% 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

2 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

17 

91.2% 1.5% 

5 

0 

2 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

4 

2 

1 

8 

2 

0 

0 

0 

1 

3 

3 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

0 

45 

3.9% 

2 

0 

3 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

3 

1 

9 

1 

1 

0 

0 

3 

2 

1 

0 

5 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

39 

3.4% 

562 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 25 Jan 91 

Aircraft Type 

A-10 

AC- 130 

B-52 

c-130 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC-I 30 

EF-I11 

F-1 1 IF 

F-1 17 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA- 16 

HC-130 

HH-3 

KC- 10 

KC- 135A 

KC-1 35E 

KC- 135Q 

KC- 135R 

MC-I 30 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA- 10 

RC- 1 35 

RF-4c 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

Total 

132 

4 

36 

132 

11 

2 

15 

18 

64 

36 

96 

48 

192 

49 

18 

4 

5 

30 

50 

62 

10 

72 

4 

8 

8 

12 

7 

18 

4 

4 

1,151 

FMC %FMC 

126 95.5% 

3 75.0% 

33 91.7% 

121 91.7% 

11 100.0% 

2 100.0% 

14 93.3% 

16 88.9% 

61 95.3% 

31 86.1% 

90 93.8% 

44 91.7% 

176 91.7% 

45 91.8% 

16 88.9% 

4 100.0% 

3 60.0% 

26 86.7% 

44 88.0% 

54 87.1% 

10 100.0% 

67 93.1% 

1 25.0% 

5 62.5% 

6 75.0% 

12 100.0% 

5 71.4% 

17 94.4% 

4 100.0% 

4 100.0% 

1,051 91.3% 

PMCNMCM NMCS 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

2 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

10 

91.3% 0.9% 

3 

0 

1 

6 

0 

0 

0 

1 

2 

3 

3 

1 

3 

3 

0 

0 

0 

2 

3 

6 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

40 

3.5% 

3 

0 

2 

5 

0 

0 

0 

1 

1 

2 

3 

3 

13 

1 

2 

0 

1 

2 

3 

2 

0 

3 

0 

1 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

50 

4.3% 

563 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 26 Jan 91 

Aircraft Type Total FMC %FMC PMCNMCM NMCS 

A-10 

AC- 130 

B-52 

C- 130 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC-130 

EC- 135L 

EF-I 11 

F-11 IF 

F-I17 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA- 16 

HC- 130 

HH-3 

KC- 10 

KC- 135A 

KC-135E 

KC-1 35Q 

KC- 135R 

MC-130 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA-10 

RC-I 35 

RF-4c 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

132 

4 

36 

132 

11 

2 

13 

1 

18 

64 

36 

96 

48 

192 

48 

18 

4 

5 

32 

51 

62 

10 

73 

4 

8 

8 

12 

7 

18 

4 

4 

1,153 

128 97.0% 

3 75.0% 

32 88.9% 

122 92.4% 

11 100.0% 

2 100.0% 

12 92.3% 

1 100.0% 

17 94.4% 

62 96.9% 

34 94.4% 

92 95.8% 

46 95.8% 

180 93.8% 

47 97.9% 

14 77.8% 

4 100.0% 

2 40.0% 

28 87.5% 

45 88.2% 

53 85.5% 

8 80.0% 

68 93.2% 

3 75.0% 

5 62.5% 

6 75.0% 

11 91.7% 

5 71.4% 

17 94.4% 

4 100.0% 

4 100.0% 

1,066 92.5% 

92.5% 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

1 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

7 

0.6% 

2 

1 

0 

7 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

1 

1 

0 

3 

0 

2 

0 

0 

3 

4 

5 

2 

2 

0 

1 

0 

1 

0 

1 

0 

0 

38 

3.3% 

2 

0 

4 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

1 

3 

2 

9 

I 

2 

0 

1 

1 

2 

4 

0 

3 

0 

1 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

42 

3.6% 

5 64 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 27 Jan 91 

Aircraft Type 

A-10 

AC- 130 

B-52 

C-130 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC- 130 

EC- 130L 

EF-I 11 

F-11 IF 

F-1 17 

El5 

F-15E 

F-16 

FAG 

FA-16 

HC- 130 

HH-3 

KC-I0 

KC- 135A 

KC-I 35E 

KC- 1354 

KC-I 35R 

MC- 130 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA- 10 

RC- 1 35 

RF-4c 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

Total FMC %FMC 

132 

4 

36 

132 

11 

2 

15 

2 

18 

63 

42 

96 

48 

194 

49 

18 

4 

5 

30 

50 

62 

10 

72 

4 

8 

4 

12 

7 

18 

4 

5 

1,157 

127 96.2% 

3 75.0% 

34 94.4% 

122 92.4% 

11 100.0% 

2 100.0% 

14 93.3% 

2 100.0% 

17 94.4% 

55 87.3% 

33 78.6% 

92 95.8% 

45 93.8% 

181 93.3% 

46 93.9% 

16 88.9% 

4 100.0% 

2 40.0% 

26 86.7% 

49 98.0% 

50 80.6% 

9 90.0% 

69 95.8% 

0 0.0% 

6 75.0% 

3 75.0% 

12 100.0% 

5 71.4% 

16 88.9% 

4 100.0% 

5 100.0% 

1,060 91.6% 

91.6% 

PMCNMCM NMCS 

1 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

9 

0.8% 

3 

0 

2 

5 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

8 

6 

0 

1 

5 

2 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

4 

1 

2 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

45 

3.9% 

1 

0 

0 

5 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

2 

4 

2 

8 

1 

2 

0 

1- 

2 

1 

8 

0 

1 

0 

1 

1 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

43 

3.7% 

565 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 28 Jan 91 

Aircraft Type Total FMC % FMC PMC NMCM NMCS 

A-10 132 127 

AC- 130 3 2 

B-52 36 31 

C-130 138 128 

E-3A 11 11 

E-8A 2 1 

EC-I 30 15 12 

EC-I 35L 2 2 

EF-111 18 17 

F-11 IF 64 58 

F-117 42 33 

F-15 96 90 

F-15E 48 46 

F-16 194 184 

F-4G 49 46 

FA-16 18 17 

HC-130 4 4 

HH-3 5 3 

KC- 10 30 26 

KC-I 35A 51 48 

KC-135E 64 54 

KC-135Q 10 9 

KC-135R 73 69 

MC-130 4 1 

MH-53 8 6 

MH-60 4 3 

OA- 10 12 12 

RC-I 35 7 6 

Fw4c 18 17 

TR- 1 4 4 

u-2 5 5 

Total 1,167 1,072 

91.9% 

96.2% 

66.7% 

86.1% 

92.8% 

100.0% 

50.0% 

80.0% 

100.0% 

94.4% 

90.6% 

78.6% 

93.8% 

95.8% 

94.8% 

93.9% 

94.4% 

100.0% 

60.0% 

86.7% 

94.1 % 

84.4% 

90.0% 

94.5% 

25.0% 

75.0% 

75.0% 

100.0% 

85.7% 

94.4% 

100.0% 

100.0% 

91.9% 

0 3 2 

1 0 0 

0 5 0 

0 6 4 

0 0 0 

0 0 1 

2 0 1 

0 0 0 

0 0 1 

0 6 0 

3 4 2 

0 2 4 

0 0 2 

0 2 8 

0 2 1 

0 0 1 

0 0 0 

2 0 0 

0 2 2 

0 2 1 

0 7 3 

0 0 1 

0 2 2 

3 0 0 

1 0 1 

0 0 1 

0 0 0 

0 0 1 

0 1 0 

0 0 0 

0 0 0 

12 44 39 

1.0% 3.8% 3.3% 

566 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 29 Jan 91 

Aircraft Type 

A-10 

AC- 130 

B-52 

C-130 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC-130 

EC- 135L 

EF-111 

F-ll1F 

F-117 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA- 16 

HC- 130 

HH-3 

KC-10 

KC-135A 

KC- 135E 

KC-135Q 

KC- 135R 

MC-130 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA-10 

RC-135 

RF-4c 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

Total FMC % FMC PMCNMCM NMCS 

132 

3 

37 

149 

11 

2 

15 

2 

18 

64 

42 

96 

48 

194 

49 

18 

4 

5 

30 

51 

64 

10 

73 

4 

8 

4 

12 

7 

18 

4 

5 

1,179 

123 93.2% 

2 66.7% 

35 94.6% 

139 93.3% 

10 90.9% 

1 50.0% 

10 66.7% 

2 100.0% 

17 94.4% 

61 95.3% 

39 92.9% 

90 93.8% 

46 95.8% 

184 94.8% 

44 89.8% 

17 94.4% 

2 50.0% 

2 40.0% 

26 86.7% 

46 90.2% 

52 81.3% 

10 100.0% 

69 94.5% 

1 25.0% 

6 75.0% 

3 750% 

12 100.0% 

6 85.7% 

17 94.4% 

4 100.0% 

5 100.0% 

1,081 91.7% 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

10 

6 

0 

2 

5 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

1 

2 

0 

1 

4 

0 

0 

1 

2 

4 

8 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

43 

91.7% 0.8% 3.6% 

3 

0 

0 

5 

0 

1 

2 

0 

1 

0 

2 

4 

2 

9 

1 

1 

0 

2 

2 

1 

4 

0 

2 

0 

1 

1 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

45 

3.8% 

567 
Table 192 (cont'd) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 30 Jan 91 

Aircraft Type 

A-I0 

AC-I 30 

B-52 

c- 130 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC-130 

EC- 1 30L 

EC- 135 

EF-Ill 

F-1 11F 

F-117 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA-I6 

HC-130 

HH-3 

KC- 10 

KC- 135A 

KC-135E 

KC-1 354 

KC- 135R 

MC-I 30 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA-10 

RC-135 

RF-4C 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

Total 

132 

3 

37 

144 

11 

2 

15 

0 

2 

18 

64 

42 

96 

48 

194 

49 

18 

4 

5 

30 

51 

62 

10 

73 

4 

8 

4 

12 

7 

18 

4 

5 

1,172 

FMC %FMC 

123 

1 

32 

134 

11 

1 

11 

0 

2 

17 

61 

38 

87 

47 

183 

48 

17 

3 

0 

27 

47 

59 

10 

68 

1 

5 

3 

12 

6 

18 

4 

5 

1,081 

93.2% 

33.3% 

86.5% 

93.1% 

100.0% 

50.0% 

73.3% 

0.0% 

100.0% 

94.4% 

95.3% 

90.5% 

90.6% 

97.9% 

94.3% 

98.0% 

94.4% 

75.0% 

0.0% 

90.0% 

92.2% 

95.2% 

100.0% 

93.2% 

25.0% 

62.5% 

75.0% 

100.0% 

85.7% 

100.0% 

100.0% 

100.0% 

92.2% 

PMCNMCM NMCS 

1 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

'3 

2 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

12 

4 

0 

3 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

2 

5 

0 

5 

0 

0 

0 

3 

2 

1 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

33 

92.2% 1.0% 2.8% 

4 

0 

2 

6 

0 

1 

2 

0 

0 

1 

1 

2 

4 

1 

6 

1 

1 

0 

2 

1 

3 

3 

0 

3 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

46 

3.9% 

568 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 31 Jan 91 

Aircraft Type 

A-I0 

AC- 130 

B-52 

C-130 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC-130 

EC- 130L 

EC- 1 35 

EF-111 

F-l11F 

F-117 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA- 16 

HC- 1 30 

HH-3 

KC- 10 

KC-I 35A 

KC- 1 35E 

KC- 135Q 

KC-1 35R 

MC-130 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA- 10 

RC- 1 35 

RF-4c 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

Total FMC % FMC PMCNMCM NMCS 

132 

3 

36 

144 

11 

2 

15 

0 

2 

18 

64 

42 

96 

48 

194 

49 

18 

4 

5 

30 

52 

62 

10 

74 

4 

8 

4 

12 

7 

18 

4 

5 

1,173 

123 

2 

32 

136 

10 

1 

8 

0 

2 

17 

61 

39 

87 

47 

187 

46 

16 

1 

2 

28 

48 

55 

10 

68 

1 

5 

3 

12 

4 

18 

4 

5 

1,078 

93.2% 

66.7% 

88.9% 

94.4% 

90.9% 

50.0% 

53.3% 

0.0% 

100.0% 

94.4% 

95.3% 

92.9% 

90.6% 

97.9% 

96.4% 

93.9% 

88.9% 

25.0% 

40.0% 

93.3% 

92.3% 

88.7% 

100.0% 

91.9% 

25.0% 

62.5% 

75.0% 

100.0% 

57.1% 

100.0% 

100.0% 

100.0% 

91.9% 

1 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

5 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

2 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

17 

5 

0 

4 

4 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

1 

5 

0 

1 

2 

1 

1 

0 

1 

2 

3 

0 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

37 

91.9% 1.4% 3.2% 

3 

0 

0 

4 

0 

1 

2 

0 

0 

1 

2 

2 

4 

1 

6 

1 

1 

0 

1 

1 

2 

4 

0 

2 

0 

1 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

41 

3.5% 

569 
Table 192 (cont'd) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 1 Feb 91 

Aircraft Type 

A-10 

AC- 130 

B-52 

C-130 

C-l30E 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC- 130 

EC- 1 35 

EF-I 11 

F-11 IF 

F-I17 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-QG 

FA-16 

HC- 130 

HH-3 

KC- 10 

KC- 135A 

KC-1 35E 

KC-I 35Q 

KC- 135R 

MC-I 30 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA- 1 0 

RC-I 35 

RF-4c 

RF-4c 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

Total 

132 

2 

36 

144 

5 

11 

2 

15 

2 

18 

64 

42 

96 

48 

194 

49 

18 

4 

5 

30 

50 

62 

10 

73 

4 

8 

4 

12 

7 

12 

6 

4 

5 

1,174 

FMC %FMC 

121 91.7% 

1 50.0% 

31 86.1% 

131 91.0% 

4 80.0% 

11 100.0% 

1 50.0% 

11 73.3% 

2 100.0% 

16 88.9% 

56 87.5% 

35 83.3% 

87 90.6% 

46 95.8% 

184 94.8% 

45 91.8% 

16 88.9% 

2 50.0% 

2 40.0% 

26 86.7% 

46 92.0% 

59 95.2% 

10 100.0% 

69 94.5% 

1 25.0% 

4 50.0% 

3 75.0% 

10 83.3% 

5 71.4% 

12 100.0% 

6 100.0% 

4 100.0% 

4 80.0% 

1,061 90.4% 

PMCNMCM NMCS 

2 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

3 

1 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

17 

90.4% 1.4% 

5 

0 

5 

5 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

5 

5 

1 

4 

3 

1 

0 

0 

1 

2 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

49 

4.2% 

4 

0 

0 

8 

1 

0 

1 

2 

0 

2 

0 

2 

4 

1 

6 

1 

1 

0 

1 

3 

2 

3 

0 

2 

0 

1 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

47 

4.0% 

570 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 2 Feb 91 

Aircraft Type 

A-10 

AC- 130 

B-52 

C-130 

C- 130E 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC-130 

EC- 1 35 

EF-I 1 I 

F-11 IF 

F-117 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA- 16 

HC- 130 

HH-3 

KC- 10 

KC- 135A 

KC-1 35E 

KC-I 35Q 

KC-135R 

MC-I 30 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA- 10 

RC-I 35 

RF4c 

RF4c 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

Total FMC %FMC PMCNMCM NMCS 

132 

2 

36 

145 

5 

11 

2 

15 

2 

18 

64 

42 

96 

48 

194 

49 

18 

4 

5 

30 

48 

62 

11 

75 

4 

8 

4 

12 

7 

12 

6 

4 

5 

1,176 

121 

1 

33 

137 

4 

11 

1 

7 

2 

17 

60 

29 

89 

45 

185 

45 

17 

1 

2 

27 

46 

60 

11 

68 

2 

3 

4 

10 

5 

10 

5 

3 

5 

1,066 

91.7% 

50.0% 

91.7% 

94.5% 

80.0% 

100.0% 

50.0% 

46.7% 

100.0% 

94.4% 

93.8% 

69.0% 

92.7% 

93.8% 

95.4% 

91.8% 

94.4% 

25.0% 

40.0% 

90.0% 

95.8% 

96.8% 

100.0% 

90.7% 

50.0% 

37.5% 

100.0% 

83.3% 

71.4% 

83.3% 

83.3% 

75.0% 

100.0% 

90.6 % 

3 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

1 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

16 

90.6% 1.4% 

5 

0 

2 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

11 

3 

1 

2 

2 

0 

2 

1 

3 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

2 

0 

1 

0 

1 

1 

1 

0 

49 

4.2% 

3 

0 

1 

4 

1 

0 

1 

2 

0 

1 

0 

2 

4 

2 

7 

2 

1 

0 

1 

0 

2 

2 

0 

4 

0 

2 

0 

0 

2 

1 

0 

0 

0 

45 

3.8% 

57 1 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 3 Feb 91 

Aircraft Type 

A-10 

AC-130 

B-52 

C-130 

C-130E 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC-130 

EC- 135 

EF-111 

F-11 1F 

F-117 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA-16 

HC- 1 30 

HH-3 

KC- I0 

KC- 135A 

KC- 135E 

KC- 135Q 

KC-135R 

MC-130 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA- 10 

RC- 1 35 

RF-4C 

RF4C 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

Total FMC % FMC 

131 

2 

35 

145 

5 

11 

2 

15 

2 

18 

64 

42 

96 

48 

194 

49 

18 

4 

5 

30 

48 

61 

10 

74 

4 

8 

4 

12 

7 

12 

6 

4 

5 

1,171 

122 93.1% 

2 100.0% 

31 88.6% 

138 95.2% 

4 80.0% 

11 100.0% 

1 50.0% 

12 80.0% 

2 100.0% 

16 88.9% 

59 92.2% 

37 88.1% 

88 91.7% 

47 97.9% 

184 94.8% 

44 89.8% 

17 94.4% 

3 75.0% 

4 80.0% 

25 83.3% 

45 93.8% 

55 90.2% 

10 100.0% 

69 93.2% 

4 00.0% 

6 75.0% 

4 00.0% 

11 91.7% 

6 85.7% 

10 83.3% 

5 83.3% 

4 100.0% 

5 100.0% 

1,081 92.3% 

PMCNMCM NMCS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

92.3% 0.0% 

5 

0 

3 

3 

0 

0 

1 

1 

0 

1 

5 

2 

4 

0 

2 

4 

0 

1 

0 

4 

1 

1 

0 

1 

0 

1 

0 

1 

0 

1 

1 

0 

0 

43 

3.7% 

4 

0 

1 

4 

1 

0 

0 

2 

0 

1 

0 

3 

4 

1 

8 

1 

1 

0 

1 

1 

2 

5 

0 

4 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

1 

0 

0 

0 

47 

4.0% 

512 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 4 Feb 91 

Aircraft Type 

A-10 

AC- 130 

B-52 

C-130 

C- 130E 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC-130 

EC-135 

EF-I 11 

F-l11F 

F-1 17 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA-16 

HC- 1 30 

HH-3 

KC- 10 

KC-I 35A 

KC- 135E 

KC-135Q 

KC-135R 

MC-I 30 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA-10 

RC-I 35 

RF4C 

RF-4c 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

Total FMC %FMC PMCNMCM NMCS 

131 

2 

35 

145 

5 

11 

2 

15 

2 

18 

64 

42 

96 

48 

194 

49 

18 

4 

5 

30 

48 

59 

11 

76 

4 

8 

4 

12 

7 

12 

6 

4 

6 

1,173 

123 

1 

30 

138 

4 

I1 

1 

12 

2 

17 

62 

39 

92 

46 

186 

40 

17 

3 

4 

27 

43 

54 

10 

70 

3 

5 

4 

11 

6 

10 

6 

4 

6 

1,087 

93.9% 

50.0% 

85.7% 

95.2% 

80.0% 

100.0% 

50.0% 

80.0% 

100.0% 

94.4% 

96.9% 

92.9% 

95.8% 

95.8% 

95.9% 

81.6% 

94.4% 

75.0% 

80.0% 

90.0% 

89.6% 

91.5% 

90.9% 

92.1% 

75.0% 

62.5% 

100.0% 

91.7% 

85.7% 

83.3% 

100.0% 

1 00.0% 

100.0% 

92.7 % 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

92.7% 0.0% 

4 

1 

4 

4 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

1 

0 

8 

0 

I 

0 

2 

2 

1 

1 

2 

1 

2 

0 

1 

1 

1 

0 

0 

0 

41 

3.5% 

4 

0 

1 

3 

1 

0 

1 

1 

0 

1 

0 

3 

4 

1 

8 

1 

1 

0 

1 

1 

3 

4 

0 

4 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

45 

3.8% 

573 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 5 Feb 91 

Aircraft Type 

A-10 

AC- 130 

B-52 

C-130 

C-l30E 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC-130 

EC-135 

EF-111 

F-ll1F 

F-117 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA-1 6 

HC- 130 

HH-3 

KC- 10 

KC-135A 

KC-1 35E 

KC- 135Q 

KC-1 35R 

MC-130 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA-10 

RC-135 

RF4c 

RF-4c 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

Total 

131 

4 

36 

145 

5 

11 

2 

15 

2 

18 

64 

42 

96 

48 

194 

49 

18 

4 

5 

30 

48 

60 

10 

76 

4 

8 

4 

12 

7 

12 

6 

4 

6 

1,176 

FMC %FMC PMCNMCM NMCS 

125 95.4% 

3 75.0% 

33 91.7% 

138 95.2% 

4 80.0% 

10 90.9% 

1 50.0% 

12 80.0% 

2 100.0% 

17 94.4% 

58 90.6% 

37 88.1% 

90 93.8% 

47 97.9% 

184 94.8% 

44 89.8% 

17 94.4% 

4 100.0% 

4 80.070 

27 90.0% 

46 95.8% 

57 95.0% 

10 100.0% 

68 89.5% 

4 100.0% 

5 62.5% 

4 100.0% 

12 100.0% 

6 85.7% 

9 75.0% 

6 100.0% 

4 100.0% 

6 100.0% 

1,094 93.0% 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

1 

2 

4 

0 

1 

0 

2 

0 

0 

5 

3 

2 

0 

2 

3 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

1 

0 

3 

0 

2 

0 

0 

1 

1 

0 

0 

0 

37 

93.0% 0.0% 3.1% 

4 

0 

1 

3 

1 

0 

1 

1 

0 

1 

1 

2 

4 

1 

8 

2 

1 

0 

1 

1 

2 

2 

0 

5 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

45 

3.8% 

574 
Table 192 (cont'd) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 6 Feb 91 

Aircraft Type Total FMC %FMC PMCNMCM NMCS 

A-10 

AC- 1 30 

B-52 

c-130 

C- 130E 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC-130 

EC- 135 

EF-I 11 

F-11 IF 

F-I17 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA-16 

HC- 130 

HH-3 

KC- 10 

KC-135A 

KC-I 35E 

KC- 135Q 

KC- 135R 

MC-130 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA-10 

RC- 1 35 

RF-4c 

RF-4C 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

131 

6 

36 

145 

5 

11 

2 

15 

2 

18 

64 

42 

96 

48 

194 

49 

18 

4 

5 

28 

50 

59 

11 

75 

4 

8 

4 

12 

6 

12 

6 

4 

6 

1,176 

122 93.1% 

5 83,3% 

35 97.2% 

139 95.9% 

4 80.0% 

10 90.9% 

1 50.0% 

13 86.7% 

2 100.0% 

17 94.4% 

59 92.2% 

34 81.0% 

86 89.6% 

47 97.9% 

182 93.8% 

45 91.8% 

15 83.3% 

4 100.0% 

4 80.0% 

26 92.9% 

46 92.0% 

56 94.9% 

11 100.0% 

67 89.370 

4 100.0% 

7 87.5% 

3 15.0% 

12 100.0% 

5 83.3% 

10 83.3% 

5 83.3% 

4 100.0% 

5 83.3% 

1,085 92.3% 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

92.3% 0.0% 

4 

1 

0 

4 

0 

0 

1 

1 

0 

0 

4 

4 

6 

0 

4 

3 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

1 

0 

1 

41 

3S% 

5 

0 

1 

2 

1 

1 

0 

1 

0 

1 

1 

4 

4 

1 

8 

1 

1 

0 

1 

2 

4 

3 

0 

5 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

1 

0 

0 

0 

50 

4.3% 

575 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 7 Feb 91 

Aircraft Type 

A-10 

AC- 1 30 

B-52 

C-130 

C-130E 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC-I 30 

EC-135 

EF-I I1 

F-11 IF 

F-117 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA-16 

HC- 130 

HH-3 

KC- 10 

KC- 135A 

KC-135E 

KC-135Q 

KC- 135R 

MC-I 30 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA- 10 

RC- 1 35 

RF-4C 

RF-4C 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

Total 

129 

6 

36 

146 

5 

11 

2 

15 

2 

18 

64 

42 

96 

48 

195 

49 

18 

4 

5 

28 

52 

59 

11 

76 

4 

8 

4 

12 

6 

12 

6 

4 

6 

1,179 

FMC %FMC 

123 95.3% 

2 33.3% 

35 97.2% 

141 96.6% 

4 80.0% 

10 90.9% 

2 100.0% 

13 86.7% 

2 100.0% 

15 83.3% 

58 90.6% 

29 69.0% 

89 92.7% 

47 97.9% 

178 91.3% 

42 85.7% 

15 83.3% 

4 100.0% 

4 80.0% 

26 92.9% 

46 88.5% 

54 91.5% 

11 100.0% 

70 92.1% 

4 100.0% 

7 87.5% 

4 100.0% 

12 100.0% 

5 83.3% 

10 83.3% 

5 83.3% 

4 100.0% 

4 66.7% 

1,075 91.2% 

PMCNMCM NMCS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

4 

0 

3 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

1 

5 

9 

2 

0 

8 

6 

2 

0 

0 

0 

4 

2 

0 

I 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

2 

53 

4 

0 

1 

2 

1 

1 

0 

1 

0 

2 

1 

4 

5 

1 

9 

1 

1 

0 

1 

2 

2 

3 

0 

5 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

2 

0 

0 

0 

51 

91.2% 0.0% 

576 

4.5% 4.3% 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 8 Feb 91 

Aircraft Type 

A-10 

AC- 130 

B-52 

C- 130 

C-130E 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC- 1 30 

EC- 135 

EF-111 

F-ll1F 

F-117 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA-16 

HC-I 30 

HH-3 

KC- 10 

KC- 1 35A 

KC-I 35E 

KC-135Q 

KC-I 35R 

MC- I 30 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA- 10 

RC-135 

RF4c 

RF-4C 

m- 1 

u-2 

Total 

Total 

129 

7 

37 

146 

5 

11 

2 

15 

2 

18 

64 

42 

96 

48 

194 

49 

18 

4 

5 

28 

51 

60 

11 

78 

4 

8 

4 

12 

6 

12 

6 

4 

6 

1,182 

FMC %FMC PMCNMCM NMCS 

121 

6 

36 

139 

4 

10 

2 

13 

2 

16 

60 

32 

88 

47 

185 

37 

17 

3 

4 

26 

46 

53 

10 

72 

4 

6 

4 

12 

5 

9 

5 

4 

5 

1,083 

93.8% 

85.7% 

97.3% 

95.2% 

80.0% 

90.9% 

100.0% 

86.7% 

100.0% 

88.9% 

93.8% 

76.2% 

91.7% 

97.9% 

95.4% 

75.5% 

94.4% 

75.0% 

80.0% 

92.9% 

90.2% 

88.3% 

90.9% 

92.3% 

100.0% 

75.0% 

100.0% 

100.0% 

83.3% 

75.0% 

83.3% 

100.0% 

83.3% 

91.6% 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

5 

1 

0 

4 

0 

1 

0 

1 

0 

0 

3 

6 

4 

0 

0 

11 

0 

1 

0 

0 

2 

4 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

I 

1 

0 

0 

46 

3 

0 

I 

3 

1 

0 

0 

1 

0 

2 

1 

4 

4 

1 

9 

1 

1 

0 

1 

2 

3 

3 

1 

5 

0 

2 

0 

0 

1 

2 

0 

0 

1 

53 

91.6% 0.0% 3.9% 4.5% 

577 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 9 Feb 91 

Aircraft Type 

A-I0 

AC- 130 

B-52 

C-130 

C- 130E 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC- 130 

EC-I 35 

EF-111 

F-1 11F 

F-I17 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA-16 

HC- 130 

HH-3 

KC- 10 

KC-I 35A 

KC-I 35E 

KC-135Q 

KC-I 35R 

MC-I 30 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA-10 

RC-I 35 

RF-4C 

RF-4c 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

Total FMC 

130 122 

7 5 

66 61 

146 140 

5 4 

11 11 

2 2 

15 13 

2 2 

18 17 

64 58 

42 37 

96 91 

48 47 

194 179 

49 41 

18 17 

4 2 

5 4 

29 26 

50 46 

61 54 

10 9 

76 71 

4 4 

8 6 

4 3 

12 12 

6 5 

12 10 

6 6 

4 4 

6 6 

lJl0 1,115 

92.1 % 

%FMC PMCNMCM NMCS 

93.8% 

71.4% 

92.4% 

95.9% 

80.0% 

100.0% 

100.0% 

86.7% 

100.0% 

94.4% 

90.6% 

88.1% 

94.8% 

97.9% 

92.3% 

83.7% 

94.4% 

50.0% 

80.0% 

89.7% 

92.0% 

88.5% 

90.0% 

93.4% 

100.0% 

75.0% 

75.0% 

100.0% 

83.3% 

83.3% 

1 00.070 

100.0% 

100.0% 

92.1 ‘70 

0 8 0 

0 2 0 

0 2 3 

0 4 2 

0 0 1 

0 0 0 

0 0 0 

0 2 0 

0 0 0 

0 0 1 

0. 5 1 

0 1 4 

0 2 3 

0 0 1 

0 8 7 

0 7 1 

0 0 1 

0 2 0 

0 0 1 

0 1 2 

0 2 2 

0 2 5 

0 0 1 

0 0 5 

0 0 0 

0 0 2 

0 0 1 

0 0 0 

0 1 0 

0 0 2 

0 0 0 

0 0 0 

0 0 0 

0 49 46 

0.0% 4.0% 3.8% 

578 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 10 Feb 91 

Aircraft Type 

A-I0 

AC-130 

B-52 

c-130 

C- 1 30E 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC-I 30 

EC- 135 

EF-111 

F-11 1F 

F-117 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA-16 

HC- 130 

HH-3 

KC- 10 

KC-135A 

KC-I 35E 

KC- 1 35R 

MC- 130 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA- 10 

RC-135 

RFdC 

RFdC 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

Total FMC %FMC PMCNMCM NMCS 

130 

7 

66 

146 

5 

11 

2 

15 

2 

18 

64 

42 

96 

48 

194 

49 

18 

4 

5 

30 

49 

63 

88 

4 

8 

4 

12 

7 

12 

6 

4 

6 

1,215 

125 96.2% 

4 57.1% 

62 93.9% 

140 95.9% 

4 80.0% 

10 90.9% 

2 100.0% 

13 86.7% 

2 100.0% 

I6 88.9% 

59 92.2% 

37 88.1% 

87 90.6% 

47 97.9% 

178 91.8% 

42 85.7% 

17 94.4% 

4 100.0% 

3 60.0% 

27 90.0% 

46 93.9% 

58 92.1% 

79 89.8% 

4 100.0% 

6 75.0% 

4 100.0% 

11 91:7% 

4 57.1% 

9 75.0% 

6 100.0% 

4 100.0% 

6 100.0% 

1,116 91.9% 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

91.9% 0.0% 

5 

3 

2 

5 

0 

I 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

2 

4 

0 

8 

6 

0 

0 

2 

3 

I 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

1 

1 

0 

0 

0 

49 

4.0% 

0 

0 

2 

1 

1 

0 

0 

2 

0 

2 

2 

3 

5 

1 

8 

1 

1 

0 

0 

0 

2 

4 

9 

0 

2 

0 

0 

2 

2 

0 

0 

0 

50 

4.1% 

579 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 11 Feb 91 

Aircraft Type 

A-10 

AC- 1 30 

B-52 

C-130 

C-130E 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC- 130 

EC- 135 

EF-111 

F-1 1 IF 

F-1 17 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA-16 

HC- 1 30 

HH-3 

KC- 10 

KC- 135A 

KC-1 35E 

KC- 1 35R 

MC- I 30 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA- 10 

RC- 1 35 

RF-4c 

RF4c 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

Total FMC %FMC PMCNMCM NMCS 

130 125 

7 6 

66 60 

146 140 

5 4 

11 11 

2 2 

15 13 

2 2 

18 16 

64 60 

42 36 

96 90 

48 45 

197 183 

49 44 

18 17 

4 3 

5 4 

29 27 

50 42 

57 48 

86 78 

4 4 

8 6 

4 4 

12 12 

6 5 

12 10 

6 6 

4 4 

6 5 

1,209 1,112 

92.0% 

96.2% 

85.7% 

90.9% 

95.9% 

80.0% 

100.0% 

100.0% 

86.7% 

100.0% 

88.9% 

93.8% 

85.7% 

93.8% 

93.8% 

92.9% 

89.8% 

94.4% 

75.0% 

80.0% 

93.1% 

84.0% 

84.2% 

90.7% 

100.0% 

75.0% 

100.0% 

100.0% 

83.3% 

83.3% 

100.0% 

100.0% 

83.3% 

92.0 % 

0 4 1 

0 1 0 

0 3 3 

0 4 2 

0 0 1 

0 0 0 

0 0 0 

0 1 1 

0 0 0 

0 0 2 

0 2 2 

0 2 4 

0 2 4 

0 2 1 

0 6 8 

0 5 0 

0 0 1 

0 1 0 

0 0 1 

0 1 1 

0 3 5 

0 4 5 

0 0 8 

0 0 0 

0 1 1 

0 0 0 

0 0 0 

0 I 0 

0 0 2 

0 0 0 

0 0 0 

0 0 1 

0 43 54 

0.0% 3.6% 4.5% 

580 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 12 Feb 91 

Aircraft Type 

A-10 

AC- 1 30 

B-52 

C-130 

C- 130E 

E-3 A 

E-8A 

EC-I 30 

EC- 1 35 

EF-11 I 

F-11 IF 

F-I 17 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F4G 

FA-16 

HC-I 30 

HH-3 

KC- 10 

KC- 1 35A 

KC-1 35E 

KC- 135R 

MC- 1 30 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA- 10 

RC-135 

RF-4C 

RF-4C 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

Total 

133 

7 

65 

146 

5 

11 

2 

15 

2 

21 

64 

42 

96 

48 

197 

49 

18 

4 

5 

29 

50 

57 

86 

4 

8 

4 

13 

6 

12 

6 

4 

6 

1,215 

FMC %FMC PMCNMCM NMCS 

127 95.5% 

7 100.0% 

55 84.6% 

137 93.8% 

4 80.0% 

11 100.0% 

2 100.0% 

14 93.3% 

2 100.0% 

18 85.7% 

61 95.3% 

37 88.1% 

88 91.7% 

47 97.9% 

182 92.4% 

39 79.6% 

17 94.4% 

3 75.0% 

4 80.0% 

27 93.1% 

41 82.0% 

47 82.5% 

78 90.7% 

4 100.0% 

5 62.5% 

4 100.0% 

13 100.0% 

5 83.3% 

9 75.0% 

6 100.0% 

4 100.0% 

6 100.0% 

1,104 90.9% 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

90.9% 0.0% 

6 

0 

4 

5 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

5 

0 

6 

5 

0 

0 

0 

1 

5 

6 

1 

0 

2 

0 

0 

1 

1 

0 

0 

0 

50 

4.1% 

0 

0 

6 

4 

1 

0 

0 

1 

0 

3 

1 

5 

3 

1 

9 

5 

1 

1 

1 

I 

4 

4 

7 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

61 

5.0% 

58 1 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 13 Feb 91 

Aircraft Type Total FMC %FMC PMCNMCM NMCS 

A-I0 

AC- 130 

B-52 

c- 130 

C-130E 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC-I 30 

EC- 1 35 

EF-111 

F-l11F 

F-I17 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA-1 6 

HC- 130 

HH-3 

KC- 10 

KC-I 35A 

KC-135E 

KC-I 35R 

MC-130 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA- 10 

RC- 1 35 

RF-4c 

RF4c 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

133 

7 

65 

146 

5 

11 

2 

15 

2 

21 

64 

42 

96 

48 

197 

49 

18 

4 

5 

29 

49 

57 

87 

4 

8 

4 

13 

6 

12 

6 

4 

6 

1,215 

128 96.2% 

7 100.0% 

51 78.5% 

137 93.8% 

5 100.0% 

11 100.0% 

2 100.0% 

11 73.3% 

2 100.0% 

18 85.7% 

60 93.8% 

33 78.6% 

88 91.7% 

47 97.9% 

185 93.9% 

39 79.6% 

17 94.4% 

3 75.0% 

4 80.0% 

26 89.7% 

45 91.8% 

49 86.0% 

78 89.7% 

4 100.0% 

7 87.5% 

4 100.0% 

13 100.0% 

5 83.3% 

9 75.0% 

6 100.0% 

4 100.0% 

6 100.0% 

1,104 90.9% 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

8 

5 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

0 

4 

6 

4 

0 

5 

9 

0 

0 

1 

1 

1 

4 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

1 

0 

0 

0 

58 

90.9% 0.0% 4.8% 

1 

0 

6 

4 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

3 

0 

3 

4 

1 

7 

1 

1 

1 

0 

2 

3 

4 

8 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

53 

4.4% 

582 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 14 Feb 91 

Aircraft Type 

A-I0 

AC- 130 

B-52 

C-130 

C- 130E 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC-130 

EC-I 35 

EF-I 11 

F-I 1 IF 

F-I17 

F-15 

F- 15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA-16 

HC- 130 

HH-3 

KC-10 

KC- I 35A 

KC- 135E 

KC-I 35R 

MC-I 30 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA-10 

RC- 1 35 

w4c 

w4c 

m- I 

u-2 

Total 

Total FMC %FMC PMCNMCM NMCS 

133 

7 

66 

146 

5 

11 

2 

15 

2 

20 

64 

42 

96 

48 

197 

49 

18 

4 

5 

28 

49 

56 

86 

4 

8 

4 

13 

6 

12 

6 

4 

6 

1,212 

130 

4 

51 

138 

5 

11 

2 

14 

2 

17 

61 

34 

85 

46 

185 

40 

17 

3 

4 

26 

45 

49 

77 

3 

7 

3 

13 

5 

8 

6 

4 

6 

1,101 

97.7% 

57.1% 

77.3% 

94.5% 

100.0% 

100.0% 

100.0% 

93.3% 

100.0% 

85.0% 

95.3% 

81 .O% 

88.5% 

95.8% 

93.9% 

81.6% 

94.4% 

75.0% 

80.0% 

92.9% 

91 3% 

87.5% 

89.5% 

75.0% 

87.5% 

75.070 

100.0% 

83.3% 

66.7% 

100.0% 

100.0% 

100.0% 

90.8 % 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

2 

9 

5 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

5 

7 

1 

6 

8 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

3 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

2 

0 

0 

0 

59 

90.8% 0.0% 4.9% 

0 

1 

6 

3 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

3 

0 

3 

4 

1 

6 

1 

1 

1 

1 

2 

2 

4 

7 

1 

1 

1 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

52 

4.3% 

5 83 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 15 Feb 91 

Aircraft Type Total FMC %FMC PMCNMCM NMCS 

A-10 

AC- 1 30 

B-52 

C-130 

C- 130E 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC- 1 30 

EC-135 

EF-111 

F-1 11F 

F-117 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F4G 

FA-16 

HC- 130 

HH-3 

KC- 10 

KC-135A 

KC-135E 

KC-135R 

MC-130 

MH-53 

MN-60 

OA-10 

RC-I 35 

RF4C 

RF4c 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

133 

7 

67 

146 

5 

11 

2 

15 

2 

20 

64 

42 

96 

48 

197 

49 

18 

4 

5 

27 

49 

56 

84 

4 

8 

4 

13 

7 

12 

6 

4 

6 

1,211 

121 

5 

55 

137 

5 

10 

2 

12 

2 

17 

59 

34 

89 

44 

185 

36 

17 

3 

4 

24 

44 

50 

76 

3 

8 

3 

13 

7 

11 

6 

4 

6 

1,092 

91 .O% 

71.4% 

82.1 % 

93.8% 

100.0% 

90.9% 

100.0% 

80.0% 

100.0% 

85.0% 

92.2% 

81 .O% 

92.7% 

91.7% 

93.9% 

73.5% 

94.4% 

75.0% 

80.0% 

88.9% 

89.8% 

89.3% 

90.5% 

75.0% 

100.0% 

75.0% 

100.0% 

100.0% 

91.7% 

100.0% 

100.0% 

100.0% 

90.2% 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

90.2% 0.0% 

11 

1 

3 

6 

0 

1 

0 

1 

0 

0 

5 

5 

4 

3 

4 

12 

0 

0 

1 

0 

3 

3 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

65 

5.4% 

1 

1 

9 

3 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

3 

0 

3 

3 

1 

8 

1 

1 

1 

0 

3 

2 

3 

6 

1 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

54 

4.5% 

584 
Table 192 (cont'd) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 16 Feb 91 

Aircraft Type 

A-I0 

AC- 130 

B-52 

C- 130 

C- 130E 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC-I 30 

EC-135 

EF-I 11 

F-I 1 IF 

F-117 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA-16 

HC- 130 

HH-3 

KC-I0 

KC- 135A 

KC-135E 

KC- 1 35R 

MC- 130 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA- 10 

RC-135 

RF-4C 

RF-4c 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

Total FMC %FMC 

131 

7 

65 

146 

5 

11 

2 

15 

2 

21 

64 

42 

96 

48 

196 

49 

18 

4 

5 

27 

50 

55 

86 

4 

8 

4 

13 

5 

12 

6 

4 

6 

1,207 

125 95.4% 

6 85.7% 

56 86.2% 

138 943% 

5 100.0% 

11 100.0% 

2 100.0% 

13 86.7% 

2 100.0% 

17 81.0% 

61 95.3% 

33 78.6% 

88 91.7% 

47 97.9% 

184 93.9% 

40 81.6% 

17 94.4% 

4 100.0% 

4 80.0% 

24 88.9% 

46 92.0% 

50 90.9% 

78 90.7% 

2 50.0% 

8 100.0% 

3 75.0% 

13 100.0% 

4 80.0% 

11 91.7% 

6 100.0% 

4 100.0% 

5 83.3% 

1,107 91.7% 

PMCNMCM NMCS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

4 

6 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

3 

6 

4 

0 

2 

8 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

2 

1 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

45 

3 

'1 

5 

2 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

2 

0 

3 

4 

1 

10 

1 

1 

0 

1 

3 

2 

3 

7 

1 

0 

1 

0 

1 

1 

0 

0 

0 

55 

91.7% 0.0% 3.7% 4.6% 

585 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 17 Feb 91 

Aircraft Type 

A-10 

AC- 130 

B-52 

C- 130 

C- 130E 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC- 1 30 

EC-135 

EF-I 11 

F-11 IF 

F-117 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA-I6 

HC-I 30 

HH-3 

KC- 10 

KC-135A 

KC-135E 

KC-1 35R 

MC-I 30 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA- 10 

RC-135 

RF-4C 

RF4c 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

Total FMC %FMC PMCNMCM NMCS 

130 

7 

65 

146 

5 

11 

2 

15 

2 

20 

64 

42 

96 

48 

196 

49 

18 

4 

5 

27 

51 

56 

87 

4 

8 

4 

13 

6 

12 

6 

4 

7 

1,210 

122 93.8% 

7 100.0% 

58 89.2% 

138 94.5% 

5 100.0% 

11 100.0% 

2 100.0% 

11 73.3% 

2 100.0% 

17 85.0% 

58 90.6% 

36 85.7% 

85 88.5% 

47 97.9% 

185 94.4% 

38 77.6% 

17 94.4% 

3 75.0% 

5 100.0% 

25 92.6% 

47 92.2% 

52 92.9% 

78 89.7% 

4 100.0% 

8 100.0% 

4 100.0% 

13 100.0% 

6 100.0% 

10 83.3% 

5 83.3% 

4 100.0% 

7 IOO.O% 

1,110 91.7% 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

6 

0 

3 

7 

0 

0 

0 

I 

0 

2 

6 

4 

6 

0 

2 

11 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

51 

2 

0 

4 

1 

0 

0 

0 

3 

0 

1 

0 

2 

5 

1 

9 

0 

1 

1 

0 

2 

3 

4 

8 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

49 

91.7% 0.0% 

586 

4.2% 4.0% 
Table 192 (cont'd) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 18 Feb 91 

Aircraft Type Total FMC %FMC PMCNMCM NMCS 

A-10 

AC- 130 

B-52 

C-130 

C- 1 30E 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC- 130 

EC- 1 35 

EF-I 11 

F-11 IF 

F-I17 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA-1 6 

HC- 1 30 

HH-3 

KC- 10 

KC-135A 

KC- 135E 

KC-135R 

MC- 130 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA-10 

RC-135 

RF-4C 

RF-4C 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

130 

7 

64 

145 

5 

11 

2 

15 

2 

20 

64 

42 

96 

48 

195 

49 

18 

4 

5 

28 

49 

55 

87 

4 

8 

4 

13 

6 

12 

6 

4 

7 

1,205 

125 96.2% 

5 71.4% 

58 90.6% 

136 93.8% 

5 100.0% 

11 100.0% 

1 50.0% 

15 100.0% 

2 100.0% 

17 85.0% 

61 95.3% 

38 90.5% 

88 91.7% 

47 97.9% 

185 94.9% 

41 83.7% 

17 94.4% 

3 75.0% 

4 80.0% 

26 92.9% 

44 89.8% 

52 94.5% 

78 89.7% 

4 100.0% 

7 87.5% 

3 75.0% 

13 100.0% 

6 100.0% 

II 91.7% 

6 100.0% 

3 75.0% 

6 85.7% 

1,118 92.8% 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

1 

4 

6 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

I 

2 

2 

5 

0 

3 

8 

0 

1 

0 

1 

2 

0 

2 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

I 

1 

46 

1 

1 

2 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

1 

2 

3 

1 

7 

0 

1 

0 

1 

1 

3 

3 

7 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

41 

92.8% 0.09'0 3.8% 3.4% 

5 87 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 19 Feb 91 

Aircraft Type 

A-10 

AC- 130 

B-52 

c- 130 

C-l30E 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC-130 

EC- 1 35 

EF-111 

F-111F 

F-117 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA-1 6 

HC- 1 30 

HH-3 

KC- 10 

KC- 135A 

KC-135E 

KC-I 35R 

MC-I 30 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA- 10 

RC-I 35 

RF4C 

RF4C 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

Total FMC %FMC PMCNMCM NMCS 

132 

7 

64 

145 

5 

11 

2 

15 

2 

20 

64 

42 

96 

48 

195 

49 

18 

4 

5 

28 

50 

56 

87 

4 

8 

4 

13 

6 

12 

6 

4 

6 

1,208 

125 94.7% 

5 71.4% 

56 87.5% 

139 95.9% 

5 100.0% 

11 100.0% 

2 100.0% 

13 86.7% 

2 100.0% 

18 90.0% 

61 95.3% 

38 90.5% 

87 90.6% 

47 97.9% 

187 95.9% 

40 81.6% 

17 94.4% 

4 100.0% 

4 80.0% 

25 89.3% 

45 90.0% 

53 94.6% 

78 89.7% 

3 75.0% 

8 100.0% 

4 100.0% 

13 100.0% 

6 100.0% 

11 91.7% 

6 100.0% 

4 100.0% 

4 66.7% 

1,121 92.8% 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

92.8% 0.0% 

5 

1 

5 

5 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

2 

2 

6 

0 

1 

9 

0 

0 

0 

1 

2 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

45 

3.7% 

2 

1 

3 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

1 

2 

3 

1 

7 

0 

1 

0 

1 

2 

3 

3 

7 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

42 

3.5% 

588 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 20 Feb 91 

Aircraft Type Total FMC %FMC PMCNMCM NMCS 

A-10 

AC- 130 

B-52 

C-130 

C-l30E 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC- 1 30 

EC- 1 35 

EF-I 11 

F-1 1 IF 

F-117 

F-15 

F- 15E 

F-I 6 

F-4G 

FA-16 

HC- 1 30 

HH-3 

KC- 10 

KC-135A 

KC-135E 

KC-1 35R 

MC-130 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA-10 

RC-135 

RF-4c 

RF-4C 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Totat 

133 

7 

65 

145 

5 

11 

2 

15 

2 

20 

66 

42 

96 

48 

197 

48 

18 

4 

5 

28 

49 

57 

87 

4 

10 

4 

12 

7 

12 

6 

4 

6 

1,215 

126 94.7% 

5 71.4% 

55 84.6% 

138 95.2% 

5 100.0% 

11 100.0% 

2 100.0% 

12 80.0% 

2 100.0% 

18 90.0% 

61 92.4% 

37 88.1% 

88 91.7% 

41 97.9% 

189 95.9% 

41 85.4% 

17 94.4% 

4 100.0% 

4 80.0% 

26 92.9% 

44 89.8% 

52 91.2% 

79 90.8% 

3 75.0% 

10 100.0% 

3 75.0% 

12 100.0% 

7 100.0% 

10 83.3% 

6 100.0% 

4 100.0% 

4 66.7% 

1,122 92.3% 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

92.3% 0.0% 

5 

1 

6 

4 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

I 

2 

3 

4 

0 

1 

7 

0 

0 

0 

1 

2 

2 

I 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

44 

2 

1 

4 

3 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

I 

3 

2 

4 

1 

7 

0 

1 

0 

1 

1 

3 

3 

7 

I 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

49 

3.6% 4.0% 

589 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 21 Feb 91 

Aircraft Type 

A-I0 

AC- 130 

B-52 

C-130 

C- 1 30E 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC-I 30 

EC- 135 

EF-I I1 

F-I1 IF 

F-117 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA-1 6 

HC- 130 

HH-3 

KC- 10 

KC- 135A 

KC-I 35E 

KC- 135R 

MC-I 30 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA- 10 

RC-I 35 

RF4c 

RF4C 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

Total FMC % FMC 

134 

8 

65 

145 

5 

11 

2 

15 

2 

20 

65 

42 

96 

48 

197 

48 

18 

4 

5 

29 

49 

56 

86 

4 

10 

4 

12 

7 

12 

6 

5 

6 

1,216 

129 96.3% 

7 87.5% 

58 89.2% 

135 93.1% 

5 100.0% 

11 100.0% 

2 100.0% 

13 86.7% 

2 100.0% 

17 85.0% 

61 93.8% 

35 83.3% 

90 93.8% 

46 95.8% 

187 94.9% 

40 83.3% 

17 94.4% 

3 75.0% 

4 80.0% 

28 96.6% 

44 89.8% 

52 92.9% 

77 89.5% 

3 75.0% 

9 90.0% 

3 75.0% 

12 00.0% 

7 00.0% 

11 91.7% 

6 100.0% 

5 100.0% 

4 66.7% 

1,123 92.4% 

PMCNMCM NMCS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

92.4% 0.0% 

4 

0 

3 

7 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

2 

2 

5 

3 

1 

3 

7 

0 

1 

0 

1 

1 

2 

2 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

47 

1 

1 

4 

3 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

1 

2 

2 

3 

1 

7 

1 

1 

0 

1 

0 

4 

2 

7 

1 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

46 

3.9% 3.8% 

590 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 22 Feb 91 

Aircraft Type Total FMC. % FMC PMC NMCM NMCS 

A-10 

AC-130 

B-52 

C-130 

C-130E 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC-I 30 

EC- I 35 

EF-I 11 

F-1 1 IF 

F-117 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA- 16 

HC- 130 

HH-3 

KC-I0 

KC-I 35A 

KC-I 35E 

KC- 135R 

MC-130 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA- I0 

RC-I 35 

M-4C 

RF-4C 

TR- I 

u-2 

Total 

132 

8 

65 

145 

5 

11 

2 

15 

2 

21 

65 

42 

96 

48 

197 

48 

18 

4 

5 

29 

49 

56 

85 

4 

10 

4 

12 

7 

12 

6 

6 

6 

1,215 

126 95.5% 

7 87.5% 

56 86.2% 

135 93.1% 

5 100.0% 

11 100.0% 

2 100.0% 

14 93.3% 

2 100.0% 

18 85.7% 

61 93.8% 

37 88.1% 

87 90.6% 

47 97.9% 

186 94.4% 

41 85.4% 

17 94.4% 

4 100.0% 

4 80.0% 

27 93.1% 

45 91.8% 

49 87.5% 

72 84.7% 

2 50.0% 

9 90.0% 

3 75.0% 

12 100.0% 

6 85.7% 

I1 91.7% 

6 100.0% 

5 83.3% 

4 66.7% 

1,111 91.4% 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

91.4% 0.0% 

3 

0 

4 

5 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

2 

3 

7 

0 

5 

7 

1 

0 

0 

2 

1 

4 

4 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

1 

54 

4.4% 

3 

1 

5 

5 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

2 

2 

2 

1 

6 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

3 

3 

9 

2 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

0 

1 

1 

50 

4.1% 

59 1 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 23 Feb 91 

Aircraft Type 

A-10 

AC-130 

B-52 

C- 130 

C-130E 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC-130 

EC-135 

EF-I 11 

F-11 IF 

F-1 17 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA- 16 

HC- 130 

HH-3 

KC- 10 

KC-1 35A 

KC-1 35E 

KC-1 35R 

MC-130 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA- 10 

RC-I 35 

RF-4c 

RF4C 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

Total FMC %FMC 

132 

8 

64 

145 

5 

11 

2 

15 

2 

21 

65 

42 

96 

48 

197 

48 

18 

4 

5 

29 

51 

56 

85 

4 

10 

4 

12 

7 

12 

6 

6 

6 

1,216 

129 97.7% 

7 87.5% 

56 87.5% 

138 95.2% 

5 100.0% 

11 100.0% 

2 100.0% 

14 93.3% 

1 50.0% 

18 85.7% 

63 96.9% 

33 78.6% 

90 93.8% 

47 97.9% 

186 94.4% 

37 77.1% 

17 94.4% 

3 75.0% 

5 100.0% 

27 93.1% 

43 84.3% 

52 92.9% 

74 87.1% 

2 50.0% 

10 100.0% 

3 75.0% 

12 100.0% 

6 85.7% 

11 91.7% 

6 100.0% 

5 83.3% 

4 66.7% 

1,117 91.9% 

PMCNMCM NMCS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

3 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

1 

7 

4 

0 

5 

10 

0 

1 

0 

1 

3 

2 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

50 

1 

1 

5 

3 

0 

0 

0 

1 

1 

1 

1 

2 

2 

1 

6 

1 

1 

0 

0 

1 

5 

2 

7 

2 

0 

1 

0 

1 

1 

0 

1 

1 

49 

91.9% 0.0% 4.1% 4.0% 

592 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 24 Feb 91 

Aircraft Type 

A-10 

AC- 130 

B-52 

C- 130 

C- 130E 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC-130 

EC-135 

EF-11 I 

F-111F 

F-117 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA-16 

HC-130 

HH-3 

KC- 10 

KC-1 35A 

KC-135E 

KC- 1 35R 

MC-130 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA- 10 

RC- 135 

RF-4C 

RF4C 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

Total FMC %FMC PMCNMCM NMCS 

133 

8 

65 

145 

5 

11 

2 

15 

2 

20 

66 

42 

96 

48 

197 

49 

18 

4 

5 

29 

52 

53 

87 

4 

10 

4 

13 

7 

12 

6 

6 

6 

1,220 

128 96.2% 

7 87.5% 

59 90.8% 

139 95.9% 

5 100.0% 

11 100.0% 

1 50.0% 

13 86.7% 

1 50.0% 

18 90.0% 

54 81.8% 

39 92.9% 

92 95.8% 

47 97.9% 

186 94.4% 

40 81.6% 

17 94.4% 

3 75.0% 

5 100.0% 

29 100.0% 

45 86.5% 

47 88.7% 

79 90.8% 

2 50.0% 

9 90.0% 

3 75.0% 

13 100.0% 

5 71.4% 

10 83.3% 

6 100.0% 

6 100.0% 

4 66.7% 

1,123 92.0% 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

92.0% 0.0% 

4 

0 

1 

3 

0 

0 

1 

1 

0 

1 

10 

2 

2 

0 

5 

8 

0 

1 

0 

0 

2 

1 

3 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

47 

3.9% 

1 

1 

5 

3 

0 

0 

0 

1 

1 

1 

2 

1 

2 

1 

6 

1 

1 

0 

0 

0 

5 

5 

5 

2 

0 

1 

0 

2 

1 

0 

0 

2 

50 

4.1 % 

593 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 25 Feb 91 

Aircraft Type Total FMC %FMC PMCNMCM NMCS 

A-I0 

AC- 130 

B-52 

C- 130 

C-130E 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC-130 

EC-I 35 

EF-111 

F-1 11F 

F-117 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA-I6 

HC- 130 

HH-3 

KC- 10 

KC-1 35A 

KC-I 35E 

KC- 135R 

MC-130 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA-10 

RC-135 

RF-4C 

RF-4C 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

133 

8 

66 

145 

5 

11 

2 

15 

2 

20 

66 

42 

96 

48 

197 

49 

18 

4 

5 

29 

53 

53 

87 

4 

10 

4 

13 

7 

12 

6 

6 

6 

1J22 

130 97.7% 

6 75.0% 

62 93.9% 

140 96.6% 

5 100.0% 

11 100.0% 

1 50.0% 

14 93.3% 

2 100.0% 

16 80.0% 

62 93.9% 

40 95.2% 

93 96.9% 

47 97.9% 

190 96.4% 

41 83.7% 

17 94.4% 

4 100.0% 

5 100.0% 

29 100.0% 

45 84.9% 

49 92.5% 

80 92.0% 

2 50.0% 

10 100.0% 

4 100.0% 

13 100.0% 

7 100.0% 

11 91.7% 

6 100.0% 

6 100.0% 

4 66.7% 

1,152 94.3% 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

2 

2 

2 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

1 

1 

1 

0 

0 

7 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

26 

94.3% 0.0% 2.1% 

0 

0 

2 

3 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

3 

3 

1 

.2 

1 

7 

1 

1 

0 

0 

0 

6 

4 

4 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

2 

44 

3.6% 

594 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 26 Feb 91 

Aircraft Type 

A-I0 

AC-130 

B-52 

C-130 

C-130E 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC- 1 30 

EC-135 

EF-I 11 

F-11 IF 

F-I17 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA-16 

HC- 130 

HH-3 

KC- 10 

KC- 135A 

KC- 135E 

KC-1 35R 

MC-130 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA- 10 

RC- 1 35 

RF-4C 

RF-4C 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

Total FMC %FMC PMCNMCM NMCS 

133 

8 

65 

145 

5 

11 

2 

15 

2 

20 

66 

42 

96 

48 

197 

49 

18 

4 

5 

29 

53 

53 

87 

4 

10 

4 

13 

7 

12 

6 

6 

6 

1,221 

128 96.2% 

6 75.0% 

55 84.6% 

140 96.6% 

5 100.0% 

It 100.0% 

I 50.0% 

13 86.7% 

2 100.0% 

16 80.0% 

57 86.4% 

37 88.1% 

92 95.8% 

47 97.9% 

184 93.4% 

39 79.6% 

17 94.4% 

4 100.0% 

4 80.0% 

26 89.7% 

44 83.0% 

49 92.5% 

81 93.1% 

2 50.0% 

9 90.0% 

3 75.0% 

13 100.0% 

6 85.7% 

10 83.3% 

6 100.0% 

6 100.0% 

3 50.0% 

1,116 91.4% 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

5 

2 

9 

2 

0 

0 

1 

1 

0 

2 

6 

3 

2 

0 

7 

7 

0 

0 

I 

2 

5 

1 

2 

2 

1 

I 

0 

1 

1 

0 

0 

0 

64 

0 

0 

1 

3 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

2 

3 

2 

2 

1 

6 

3 

1 

0 

0 

1 

4 

3 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

3 

41 

91.4% 0.0% 5.2% 3.4% 

595 
Table 192 (cont’d) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 27 Feb 91 

Aircraft Type Total FMC % FMC PMCNMCM NMCS 

A-10 

AC- 1 30 

B-52 

C-130 

C-130E 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC-I 30 

EC-I 35 

EF-111 

F-11 IF 

F-I17 

F-15 

F- 15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA-16 

HC- 130 

HH-3 

KC- 10 

KC- 135A 

KC-135E 

KC-1 35R 

MC-I 30 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA- 10 

RC- 1 35 

RF-4C 

RF-4C 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Total 

133 

8 

66 

145 

5 

11 

2 

15 

2 

20 

66 

42 

96 

48 

197 

49 

18 

4 

5 

29 

53 

52 

88 

4 

10 

4 

13 

7 

12 

6 

6 

6 

1,222 

128 96.2% 

8 100.0% 

59 89.4% 

141 97.2% 

5 100.0% 

11 100.0% 

1 50.0% 

13 86.7% 

2 100.0% 

19 95.0% 

59 89.4% 

38 90.5% 

91 94.8% 

46 95.8% 

184 93.4% 

43 87.8% 

16 88.9% 

4 100.0% 

3 60.0% 

26 89.7% 

46 86.8% 

48 92.3% 

81 92.0% 

2 50.0% 

10 100.0% 

4 100.0% 

13 100.0% 

7 100.0% 

10 83.3% 

6 100.0% 

6 100.0% 

3 50.0% 

1,133 32.7% 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

5 

0 

4 

2 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

1 

4 

3 

2 

1 

6 

3 

1 

0 

2 

2 

4 

1 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

48 

92.7% 0.0% 3.9% 

0 

0 

3 

2 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

3 

1 

3 

1 

7 

3 

1 

0 

0 

1 

3 

3 

3 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

1 

41 

3.4% 

596 
Table 192 (cont'd) 

Daily Aircraft Summary as of 28 Feb 91 

Aircraft Type 

A-10 

AC- 130 

B-52 

C- 130 

C-130E 

E-3A 

E-8A 

EC-130 

EC- I35 

EF-I 11 

F-ll1F 

F-117 

F-15 

F-15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

FA-16 

HC- 130 

HH-3 

KC- 10 

KC- 135A 

KC-I 35E 

KC- 135Q 

KC-135R 

MC- 1 30 

MH-53 

MH-60 

OA- 10 

RC-135 

RF4C 

RF-4C 

TR- 1 

u-2 

Tota 

Total FMC 9% FMC 

133 

8 

67 

145 

5 

11 

2 

15 

2 

20 

66 

42 

96 

48 

195 

49 

17 

4 

5 

29 

52 

53 

11 

78 

4 

10 

4 

12 

7 

12 

6 

6 

6 

1,220 

125 94.0% 

7 87.5% 

63 94.0% 

139 95.9% 

5 100.0% 

11 100.0% 

2 100.0% 

13 86.7% 

2 100.0% 

17 85.0% 

62 93.9% 

40 95.2% 

90 93.8% 

47 97.9% 

184 94.4% 

42 85.7% 

17 100.0% 

4 100.0% 

3 60.0% 

27 93.1% 

45 86.5% 

48 90.6% 

10 90.9% 

71 91.0% 

2 50.0% 

9 90.0% 

4 100.0% 

12 100.0% 

7 100.0% 

11 91.7% 

5 83.3% 

5 83.3% 

5 83.3% 

1,134 93.0% 

93.0% 

PMCNMCM NMCS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0.0% 

5 

1 

1 

4 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

2 

2 

1 

4 

0 

4 

5 

0 

0 

1 

2 

3 

2 

1 

3 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

43 

3.5% 

3 

0 

3 

2 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

1 

2 

1 

2 

I 

7 

2 

0 

0 

1 

0 

4 

3 

0 

4 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

I 

1 

1 

1 

43 

3.5% 

Source: CENTAFLG, "Daily Maintenance Stats 

by Aircraft, by Base." (S) 

597 
U.S. Air Force Ammunition Supplies 

The following tables, Table 193 and 194, depict U.S. Air Force 

ammunition expenditures. Table 193 shows the number of U.S. Air 

Force ammunition (by type) on-hand and required at monthly intervals 

from Sep 90 to Feb 91. This information was compiled from 

USCINCCENT situation reports (SITREPS) and Logistics situation reports 

(SITREPS). 

Table 194 shows daily reporting for AFCENT munition expenditures 

stock levels and projected requirements. This table was extracted from 

the “EARFLAP” daily munitions expenditure reports compiled by RAND. 

It contains a final report from 9 March 1991 and a delta (difference) to 

reconcile the reported differences. 

Notes: 

1. The “Requirement (RQMT)” column for 1 Dec 90 in Table 193 refers 

to recently revised requirements, as Persian Gulf forces transitioned from 

a defensive to an offensive force posture. 

2. The ‘‘9% O/H vs. RQMT” column in Table 193 reflects the ammunition 

on-hand compared to requirements and expressed as a percentage. These 

numbers are computed by taking the number of ammunition on-hand and 

dividing by the number required. 

598 
Table 193 (cont’d) 

U.S. Air Force Ammunition Supplies 

2 Sep 1990 

Ordnance Type OM 

% OA 

Rqmt vs Rqmt 

20 MM - 30 MM 594,931 

AGM-65B 268 

AGM-65D 504 

AGM-88 502 

AGM-45 64 

GBU-27 35 

GBU-10 - 

GBU-12 - 

GBU-15 - 

GBU-24 - 

CBU-87 183 

CBU-52/58/71 4,184 

AIM-7 504 

AIM-9 8 85 

BLU-107 - 

MK-20 2,000 

MK-84 - 

MK-82 - 

CBU-89 - 

3 Oct 1990 

Oh3 

5,659,120 

1,042,156 

1,915 

2,035 

1,536 

64 

265 

561 

24 

159 

550 

1,255 

1,268 

8,573 

1,392 

1,714 

498 

4,526 

4,504 

22,462 

% Om 

Rqmt vs Rqmt 

2,015,000 

4,600,000 

2,800 

3,300 

1,500 

100 

260 

2,274 

24 

150 

520 

7,800 

2,750 

12,300 

1,358 

1,952 

780 

4,900 

7,750 

18,500 

281% 

23% 

68% 

62% 

102% 

64% 

102% 

25% 

100% 

106% 

106% 

16% 

46% 

70% 

103% 

88% 

64% 

92% 

58% 

121% 

2 

om 

5,386,264 

3,013,778 

2,470 

2,382 

1,580 

64 

265 

940 

24 

150 

684 

2,127 

1,403 

11,112 

1,446 

1,953 

780 

5,711 

5,174 

22,836 
Ordnance Type O/H 

Tabte 193 

U.S. Air Force Ammunition Supplies 

20 MM 

30 MM 

AGM-658 

AGM-65D 

AGM-88 

AGM-45 

GBU-27 

GBU-10 

GBU-12 

GBU-15 

GBU-24 

CBU-87 

CBU-89 

CB U-52/58/7 1 

AIM-7 

AIM-9 

B LU- 107 

MK-20 

MK-84 

MK-82 

5,472,543 

3,608,194 

2,469 

2.38 1 

2,477 

64 

365 

1,106 

50 

150 

758 

4.061 

1,387 

12,528 

1,443 

1,950 

1,980 

5,811 

6,904 

25,088 

1 Dec 1990 

% OM 

Rqmt mRqmt 

2,345,000 

7,610,000 

3,500 

5,100 

2,500 

64 

500 

3,500 

300 

150 

1,450 

13,750 

2,950 

34,500 

1,536 

2,188 

7 80 

7,550 

30,900 

5 1,900 

233% 

47% 

71% 

47% 

99% 

t 00% 

73% 

32% 

17% 

100% 

52% 

30% 

47% 

36% 

94% 

89% 

254% 

77% 

22% 

48% 

1 Jan 1991 

% om 

OM Rqmt vsRqmt 

4,7 1 1,609 

4,263,35 1 

2,784 

3,355 

2,579 

64 

365 

1,215 

24 

108 

55 1 

12,287 

3,165 

17,986 

1,537 

2,106 

708 

6,756 

8,629 

37,124 

2,575,000 

7,530,000 

3,500 

5,100 

2,500 

64 

1,450 

2,090 

24 

150 

1,450 

13,000 

8,410 

51,310 

1,536 

2,188 

780 

7.550 

30,900 

64,900 

183% 

57% 

80% 

661 

103% 

100% 

25% 

58% 

100% 

72% 

38% 

95% 

3 8% 

35% 

100% 

96% 

91% 

89% 

28% 

57% 

2 

o/H 

5,676,786 

4,167,443 

2,553 

230 1 

1,786 

64 

316 

1,035 

24 

127 

3 22 

6,127 

2,798 

13,864 

1,564 

2,500 

778 

4,376 

7,464 

48,646 

Sources: USSINCCENT SITREPs(S/UK
Munition 

AGM-45 

AGM-65B 

AGM65D 

AGM-65G 

AGM-65E 

AGM-88 

AIM -7 

AIM-9 

Mk-20 

CBU-89 

CBU-52/58n1 

BLU- 107 

CBU-87 

GBU-10 

GBU- 1 On-2000 

GBU-I2 

GBU-15 

GBU-24 

GBU-24/1-2000 

GBU-27 

30mm 

20mm 

Mk-84 

M117 

UK l000lb 

Mk-82 

27-Jan-91 

2 

39 

1 

6 

90 

718 

112 

98 

45 

2,000 

334 

742 

659 

Table 194 (Cont'd) 

AFCENT Daily Munitions Expenditures 

28-Jan-91 

41 

25 1 

4 

232 

533 

19 

2 

46 

29,000 

3,000 

274 

1,007 

270 

29-Jan-91 

97 

4 

4 

413 

195 

21 

59 

45 

258 

839 

546 

30-Jan-91 

47 

142 

29 

363 

283 

1,987 

79 

30 

33 

21 

42,000 

220 

209 

728 

41 1 

31-Jan-91 

7 

28 1 

13 

3 

2 

560 

44 

734 

86 

119 

23 

12 

38,000 

2,000 

90 

1,219 

546 

1-Feb-91 

39 

I90 

21 

7 

376 

75 

347 

619 

93 

8 

2 

118 

15 

49,000 

17 

155 

1,865 

353 

2-F

3
Munition 

AGM-45 

AGM-65B 

AGM65D 

AGM-65G 

AGM-65E 

AGM-88 

AIM -7 

AIM-9 

Mk-20 

CBU-89 

CBU-52/58n1 

BLU- 107 

CBU-87 

GBU-10 

GBU- 1 On-2000 

GBU-12 

GBU-15 

GBU-24 

GBU-24/1-2000 

GBU-27 

30mm 

20mm 

Mk-84 

M117 

UK l000lb 

Mk-82 

27-Jan-91 

2 

39 

1 

6 

90 

718 

I12 

98 

45 

2,000 

334 

742 

659 

Table 194 (Cont'd) 

AFCENT Daily Munitions Expenditures 

28-Jan-91 29-Jan-91 

41 

97 

25 1 4 

4 

4 413 

232 195 

533 

19 21 

2 

59 

46 45 

29,000 

3,000 

274 258 

1,007 839 

270 546 

30Jan-91 

47 

142 

29 

363 

283 

1,987 

79 

30 

33 

21 

42,000 

220 

209 

728 

41 1 

31-Jan-91 

7 

28 1 

13 

3 

2 

560 

44 

734 

86 

119 

23 

12 

38,000 

2,000 

90 

1,219 

546 

I-Feb-91 

39 

I90 

21 

7 

376 

75 

347 

619 

93 

8 

2 

118 

15 

49,000 

17 

155 

1,865 

353 

2-Feb

5

2

3,4

5
Munition 

AGM-45 

AGMd5B 

AGM65D 

AGM-65G 

AGM-65E 

AGM-88 

AIM -7 

AIM-9 

Mk-20 

CBU-89 

CBU-525Wl 

BLU-107 

CBU-87 

GBU-10 

GBU- 1 O/I-2ooO 

GBU- 12 

GBU-24 

GBU-24/1-2000 

GBU-27 

30mm 

20mm 

Mk-H4 

Mk-82 

M117 

UK lOOOlb 

GBU- 15 

4-Feb-91 

82 

67 

14 

414 

72 

32 

50 

2 

64 

13 

5 1,980 

76 1 

115 

1,850 

1.536 

Table 194 (Cont'd) 

AFCENT Daily Munitions Expenditures 

5-Feb-91 

17 

26 

8 

1 

419 

54 

243 

81 

63 

8 

18,694 

44 

2,230 

1,247 

6-Feb-91 

38 

63 

1 

37 1 

8 

247 

32 

72 

32 

4 

17 

17 

23,493 

94 

1,915 

1,246 

7-Feb-91 

68 

59 

23 

1 

99 

12 

58 

52 

53 

31 

3 

24 

11 

34 

30,229 

92 

2,050 

1.597 

8-Feb-91 

20 

96 

21 

1 

4 

50 

283 

28 

14,126 

58 

2,464 

707 

9-Feb-91 

50 

49 

24 

6 

21 I 

310 

4 

91 

30 

28 

29 

27 

33,865 

153 

54 

2,557 

925 

LO-Feb-9

82 

27 

7 

296 

422 

13 

34 

29 

41 

28,760 

130 

1,965 

855 

o\ 

0 

w 
a\ 

0 

P 

Munition 

AGM-45 

AGM-65B 

AGM65D 

AGM-65G 

AGM-65E 

AGM-88 

AIM -7 

AIM-9 

Mk-20 

CBU-89 

CBU-5USMI 

BLU-I07 

CBU-87 

GBU-I0 

GBU-Ion-2000 

GBU-I2 

GBU-I5 

GBU-24 

GBU-24fI-2000 

GBU-27 

30mm 

20mm 

Mk-84 

Mk-82 

MI17 

UK lO00lb 

Table 194 (Cont'd) 

AFCENT Daily Munitions Expenditures 

12-Fe b-91 13-Fe b-91 

150 

135 

4 

25 

I 69 

1,073 

I96 

216 

38 

324 

28 

30 

50 

66,3 13 

2,400 

593 

3,805 

1,593 

14-Feb-91 

4 

55 

30 

1 

7 

1 

24 

360 

22 

60 

133 

16 

20 

44,939 

430 

2,145 

270 

15-Fe b-91 

1 

92 

62 

1 

16 

25 

49 1 

24 

65 

272 

4 

20 

3 

42,994 

432 

1,826 

518 

16-Feb-91 

61 

68 

3 

14 

I2 

316 

96 

60 

11 

393 

12 

24 

19 

49,433 

8,021 

24 1 

726 

748 

17-Feb-91 

112 

67 

10 

15 

1 

538 

64 

82 

25 

323 

27 

40.282 

1,600 

404 

1,107 

1,143 

18-F

12

1

1
Munition 

AGM-45 

AGM-65B 

AGM65D 

AGM-65G 

AGM-65E 

AGM-88 

AIM -7 

AIM-9 

Mk-20 

CBU-89 

CBU-52/58/71 

BLU-I07 

CBU-87 

GBU-I0 

GBU-I 011-2000 

GBU-I2 

GBU-15 

GBU-24 

GBU-24A-2000 

GBU-27 

30mm 

20mm 

Mk-84 

Mk-82 

MI17 

UK IOOOlb 

20-Feb-91 

79 

53 

1 

30 

562 

53 

14 

223 

10 

16 

12 

26 

3,480 

1,500 

575 

99 1 

1.335 

Table 194 (Cont'd) 

AFCENT Daily Munitions Expenditures 

21-Feb-91 

67 

73 

10 

1 

35 

449 

18 

30 

234 

16 

10,870 

2,000 

610 

1,384 

846 

22-Feb-91 

23 

47 

6 

12 

394 

34 

76 

23 

8 

13 

3,860 

1,200 

233 

1,013 

90 1 

23-Feb-91 

25 

64 

5 

1 

16 

12 

479 

30 

52 

338 

4 

12 

4 

12 

13,140 

2,443 

458 

913 

1.081 

24-Feb-91 

74 

144 

3 

12 

462 

18 

47 

434 

7 

8 

7 

I 

11,955 

2,310 

562 

899 

1,350 

25-Feb-91 

66 

142 

8 

88 

54 

183 

12 

20 

282 

37 

25 

9,192 

1,398 

626 

1,419 

1,139 
Table 194 (Cont'd) 

AFCENT Daily Munitions Expenditures 

Mudtion 

AGM-45 

AGM-65B 

AGM65D 

AGM-65G 

AGM-65E 

AGM-88 

AIM -7 

AIM-9 

Mk-20 

CBU-89 

CBU-5U58nl 

BLU-I07 

CBU-87 

GBU-I0 

GBU- 1 OA-2000 

GBU-12 

GBU-15 

GBU-24 

GBU-24A-2000 

GBU-27 

30mm 

20mm 

Mk-84 

Mk-82 

M117 

UK l000lb 

27-Feb-91 

16 

104 

16 

14 

91 

593 

768 

137 

3 

2 

18,362 

135 

871 

1,476 

28-Feb-91 

33 

176 

9 

4 

60 

485 

1,274 

8 

39 

26,526 

13.014 

59 

442 

1.22 1 

Total 

7 

1,665 

3,083 

27 

0 

1,077 

43 

41 

537 

2,533 

16,202 

0 

9,963 

2,005 

466 

69 

456 

694 

724 

923,633 

67,827 

18,700 

54,053 

33,570 

291 

3,753 

9-Mar-91 

7 

1,703 

3,536 

187 

909 

51 

36 

5,364 

1,107 

17,029 

10,815 

2,007 

403 

4,124 

71 

284 

877 

718 

1,024,838 (101,205) 

71,400 (3,573) 

11,024 7,676 

53,757 296 

34,808 (1,238) 

288 3 

Source: EARnAP Reports 
Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricant (POL) Consumption at 

Weekly Intervals 

POL usage was often reported as three-day totals under the assumption 

that each day had identical usage (rounded to one decimal place). Following are dates when only three-day totals were reported: 

3-5 Oct 90 24-26 Oct 90 

17-19 Oct 90 7-9 Nov 90 

10-12 Oct 90 31-1 Oct - 2 NOV 90 

Beginning with the POL usage for 3 Nov 90, the stated figures also 

include the Navy’s average daily consumption . 

In the reporting period 31 Jan to 19 Feb 91, the reported consumption of POL appears to be a day off. There was no report for 31 January 

and two reports for 19 Feb. The table was modified to reflect this error 

(i,e., 31 January POL is actually reported as 1 February POL in the 

SITREPS). No SITREPS were available for 25-28 Feb 91, and no data were 

reported for 22-28 Feb 91. Linear interpolation was used to supplement 

the missing data. 

607 
Table 195 

Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricant (POL) Consumption at Weekly 

Intervals 

Date 

I-Sep-90 

8-Sep-90 

15-Sep-90 

22-Sep-90 

29-Sep-90 

6-Oct-90 

13-Oct-90 

20-Oct-90 

27-Oct-90 

3-NOV-90 

1 O-Nov-90 

1 7-NOV-90 

24-NOV-90 

1 -D~-90 

8-DW-90 

15-Dm-90 

22-Dec-90 

5-Jan-91 

12-Jan-9 1 

19-Jan-91 

26-Jan-91 

2-Feb-91 

9-Feb-91 

16-Feb-9 1 

23-Feb-9 1 

29-DW-90 

POL Usage 

(Million Gallons) 

2.20 

3.20 

2.80 

3.00 

2.80 

2.90 

3.50 

2.90 

3.50 

4.50 

3.90 

4.40 

4.70 

5.30 

5.20 

5.70 

5.85 

6.20 

7.50 

8.80 

16.40 

15.50 

16.40 

18.30 

18.40 

19.10 

Total To Date 

(Million Gallons) 

2.20 

20.46 

39.1 1 

60.41 

79.51 

100.91 

121.41 

142.51 

161.81 

183.91 

214.51 

245.31 

278.80 

311.60 

348.10 

384.20 

426.85 

466.65 

513.65 

570.95 

650.45 

768.05 

889.75 

1,014.85 

1,141.65 

1,271.85 

Source: USCINCCENT SITREPs (S) 

608 
11 

Proven Force 

The Operations of Joint Task Force Proven Force added another 

dimension to the coalition air campaign. From the outset of the war, 

Proven Force struck targets in northern Iraq that would have been difficult or impossible for Gulf-based air elements to strike. This further 

stressed the Iraqi air defense system and improved the efficiency of other 

coalition air operations. Later in the campaign, as the concentration of 

coalition air operations shifted southward towards the KTO, Proven Force 

was able to “pick up the slack” and keep the pressure on key target 

systems in north central Iraq. Organizationally, Proven Force resembled 

a composite wing inwhich one unit and base, the 7440th Composite Wing 

(Provisional) at Incirlik AB, Turkey, combined all the necessary elements 

for air operations: fighterhombers, EWISEAD support, tankers, C31 assets, 

day-night capability, etc. 

Although this is not as large a chapter as others in this report, we 

determined that the Proven Force data should be presented in a separate 

chapter, to simplify research into its operations. The tables that follow 

depict the composition of Proven Force, its operations, maintenance data, 

and others. 

The sources for this data included the 7440th Composite Wing (P) 

histories, and HQ EUCOM bomb damage assessments, which provided data 

on the combat strikes carried out by Proven Force. 

609 
Proven Force Data Sources 

Proven Force data were derived from several sources, not always in 

total agreement. In an effort to show the conflicting sources we have 

compiled Table 196. We collected all the sortie counts on Proven Force 

and tried to match similar categories. At times, there was no exact 

match, because different offices count and categorize sorties in different 

ways. For that matter, the days may be on the ATO cycle, Zulu time, or 

local time. However, the totals for the war should be close. 

Our first source was HQ USAFE Historical Study, Illustration 2 (S). 

The second source was a 1 Mar 91 USAFWLGM (Logistics-Maintenance) 

Letter, “Proven Force Performance Data” (S). The third source was compiled in the GWAPS Composite Sorties Database, from Proven Force 

SITREPS (S) with the type of aircraft in the mission categories extracted 

from the fourth source, the “7440CW Bomb Damage Assessments” (S). 

Source five was the “EUCOM BDA Program” (S). The first three sources 

counted sorties; the last two counted air-to-ground strikes. The table 

demonstrates the discrepancy in sources and the difficulty of establishing 

reliability of one source over another. 

F-16WW are the Wild Weasel F-16s (paired with F-4Gs) that would 

normally have been High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM) shooters. 

In the Gulf War they also flew some air-to-air escort and bomb-dropping 

missions. Total sortie and strike counts allowed us to compare sources 

and identify problem areas. Note the difference between strikes and 

sorties discussed in Chapters Seven and Eight. The 7440CW and EUCOM 

strike counts do not include aborts or times when an aircraft flew but did 

not drop ordnance. 

The data in the Proven Force Strike Counts, Table 199 and Table 

200, were extracted solely from the 7440CW BDA list, source four. No 

HARM shots were counted for these strike counts but are tabulated in the 

strike counts in Chapter Eight. All Proven Force sortie and strike counts 

are included in the Chapters Seven and Eight. 

610 
Table 196 

Proven Force Data Sources 

USAFE/HO USAFWLC GWAPS 7430CWIHO 

F-4G 695 429 389 NA 

F-16WW 123 577 NA NA 

WW Total 818 1006 

F-16 1223 1108 1560 1106 

F-16 Total 1346 1685 

F-IIlE 462 553 458 423 

F-4E 6 6 4 4 

B-52 0 0 114 98 

Potential 

Strikes 1691 1667 2525 1631 

RF-4C 108 109 103 

F-15C 818 1068 1187 

EF-I 1 206 250 223 

EC- 130 100 NA 102 

Others 742 715 645 

Total 4483 4815 4785 

EUCOM 

75 

NA 

505 

505 

0 

40 

1268 

Source: GWAPS 

61 1 
Proven Force Aircraft 

Proven Force was mainly based at Incirlik Air Base, Republic of 

Turkey. However, there were bomber and support forces throughout 

Europe. These numbers and locations were extracted from HQ USAFE’S 

History Office documents compiled by CMSgt Jerome E. Schroeder, with 

additions from HQ TAUXPM “USCENTAF Provisional Divisions.” Fairford 

B-52s began supporting JTF Proven Force on 11 Feb 91. That is why 

there may be some discrepancy with the Moron and Fairford B-52s 

appearing to belong to both CENTAF and Proven Force. 

612 
Table 197 

Proven Force Aircraft 

Fighter Aircraft 

Unit 

Subunit 

20TFw 

77TFs 

55TFS 

79TFs 

525TFS 

401TFW 

43ECS 

42ECS 

32TFG 

52TFw 

23TFS 

23TFS 

26TRW 

3TFW(PACAF) 

Bomber Aircraft 

801PBW B-52 

806PBW B-52 

Support Aircraft 

804ARW 

552AWACW 

67SOS 

67SOS 

37TAS 

61TAS 

VQ-2 

Aircrafl Number - Location Deployment 

F-IIIE 14 

F-IIlE 8 

F-lllE 4 

F-15C 24 

EC- 130 3 

EF-IIIA 6 

F-15C 5 

F-16 11 

F-4G 13 

RF-4C 6 

F-4E 4 

21 

8 

KC-135 15 

EP-3 2 

E-3A 3 

MC-I30/HC-130 7 

MH-53J 

C-l30H I1 

C-130E 8 

KC- 10 7 

KC- 10 7 

KC-135 1 

KC-135 9 

KC- 135 9 

KC-135 1 

KC-135 7 

RC- 135 2 

lncirlik AB 

Incirlik AB 

lncirlik AB 

lnciriik AB 

lncirlik AB 

Incirlik AB 

lncirlik AB 

lncirlik AB 

lncirlik AB 

lncirlik AB 

lncirlik AB 

Moron, Spain 

Fairford, UK 

Incirlik AB 

lncirlik AB 

lncirlik AB 

lnciriik AB 

lncirlik AB 

lncirlik AB 

lncirlik AB 

Malpensa, Italy 

Zaragoza, Spain 

Zangoza, Spain 

Mont de Marsen 

Mildenhall. UK 

Andnvida. Greece 

Helenikon, Greece 

Souda Bay 

Source: 

Date 

1 -A~g-90 

3 I-Aug-90 

17-Jaw91 

16-D~c-90 

17-JZM-91 

17-Jan-91 

17-Jan-91 

17-Jan-91 

17-Jan-91 

4-Feb-9 1 

21-Feb-91 

6-D~c-90 

HQ USAFUHO(S) 

613 
Table 199 (cont’d) 

Proven Force Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

MIvlon Type 27-Jan-91 28-Jan-91 29-Jan-91 30-Jan-91 31-Jan-91 

Interdiction 10 20 8 12 8 

Total A1 10 20 8 12 8 

DCA 41 46 18 32 38 

Total DCA 41 46 18 32 38 

OCA 28 16 8 30 27 

SEAD 17 16 8 13 13 

Total OCA 45 32 16 43 40 

Re4% 2 2 1 2 1 

Total Recce 2 2 1 2 1 

Refueling 9 IS 7 11 12 

Total Refueling 9 1s 7 11 12 

SOF 0 0 0 0 0 

Total SOF 0 0 0 0 0 

Ew 10 7 4 7 6 

Total EW 10 7 4 7 6 

ABN Early Warning 2 0 2 2 2 

Total C3 2 0 2 2 2 

T 122 09 7 

Mission Type 1-Feb-91 2-Feb-91 3-Feb-91 4-Feb-91 5-Feb-91 

Interdiction 18 28 12 20 44 

Total A1 18 28 12 20 44 

DCA 24 39 20 28 32 

Total DCA 24 39 20 28 32 

OCA 31 20 19 31 10 

SEAD 24 22 12 22 22 

Total OCA 55 42 31 53 32 

Rece 1 1 1 8 7 

Total Recce 1 1 1 8 7 

Refueling 1s 14 9 13 13 

Total Refueling 15 14 9 13 13 

SOF 0 0 0 0 0 

Total SOF 0 0 0 0 0 

Ew II 11 2 12 12 

Total EW 11 11 2 12 12 

ABN Early Warning 2 3 2 3 3 

616 
Table 199 

Proven Force Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Mission Type 17-Jan-91 18-Jan-91 19-Jan-91 20-Jan-91 21-Jan-91 

Interdiction 0 11 23 35 4 

Total A1 0 Ir.____ 23 35 4 I-..I "- 

DCA 24 40 44 33 38 

Total DCA 24 40 44 33 38 

OCA 22 41 22 0 29 

SEAD 12 12 26 19 24 

Total OCA 34 53 48 19 53 

Recce 0 1 1 1 2 

Total Recce 0 1 1 1 2 

Refueling 10 15 I5 11 12 

Total Refueling 10 15 15 11 12 

SOF 0 0 0 0 0 

Total SOF 0 0 0 0 0 

EW 8 18 13 6 2 

Total EW 8 18 13 6 2 

ABN Early Warning 0 1 2 2 2 

Mission Type 22-Jan-91 23-Jan-91 24-Jan-91 25-Jan-91 26-Jan-91 

Interdiction 0 19 12 22 14 

Total A1 0 19 12 22 14 

DCA 30 38 31 28 30 

Total DCA 30 38 31 28 30 

OCA 40 34 41 16 20 

SEAD 20 28 23 17 16 

Total OCA 60 62 64 33 36 

Recce 0 0 2 2 2 

Total Recce 0 0 2 2 2 

Refueling 14 16 16 8 9 

Total Refueling 14 16 16 8 9 

SOF 0 0 0 0 0 

Total SOF 0 0 0 0 0 

EW 14 12 9 I 7 

Total EW 12 9 I 7 

ABN Early Warning 2 I 2 2 2 

..... _I..I___.. 

13.. 11-1. "-1 I.-.. I ........-.....-.-- 

Total C3 2 1 2 2 2 

615 
Table 199 (cont’d) 

Proven Force Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Mission Type 27-Jan-91 28-Jan-91 29-Jan-91 30-Jan-91 31-Jan-91 

Interdiction 10 20 8 12 8 

Total AX 10 20 8 12 8 

DCA 41 46 18 32 38 

Total DCA 41 46 18 32 38 

OCA 28 16 8 30 27 

SEAD 17 16 8 13 13 

Total OCA 45 32 16 43 40 

RWX 2 2 1 2 1 

Total Recn 2 2 1 2 1 

Refueling 9 is 7 11 12 

Total Refueling 9 15 7 11 12 

SOF 0 0 0 0 0 

Total SOF 0 0 0 0 0 

Ew 10 7 4 7 6 

Total EW 10 7 4 7 6 

ABN Early Warning 2 0 2 2 2 

Total C3 2 0 2 2 2 

Mission Type 1-Feb-91 2-Feb-91 3.Feb-91 4-Feb-91 5-Feb-91 

Interdiction I8 28 12 20 44 

Total AX 18 28 12 20 44 

DCA 24 39 20 28 32 

Total DCA 24 39 20 28 32 

OCA 31 20 19 31 10 

SEAD 24 22 12 22 22 

Total OCA 55 42 31 53 32 

RIXe 1 1 1 8 7 

Total Recce 1 1 1 8 7 

Refueling 1s 14 9 13 13 

Total Refueling 15 14 9 13 13 

SOF 0 0 0 0 0 

Total SOF 0 0 0 0 0 

Ew 11 I1 2 12 12 

Total EW 11 11 2 12 12 

ABN Early Warning 2 3 2 3 3 

Total C3 2 3 2 3 3 

616 
Table 199 (cont'd) 

Proven Force Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Mission Type 6-Feb-91 7-Fcb-91 8-Feb-91 9-Feb-91 10-Feb-91 

Interdiction 34 24 51 60 56 

Total A1 34 -.. "......." 51 60 56 

DCA 18 20 28 32 34 

Total DCA 18 20 28 32 34 

OCA 0 12 4 0 0 

SEAD 9 11 23 21 25 

Total OCA 9 23 27 21 25 

Recce 5 5 7 7 5 

Total Recce 5 5 7 7 5 

24 I 

Refueling 8 7 14 14 13 

Total Refueling 8- 7 14 14 13 

SOF 0 0 0 0 0 

Total SOF 0 0 0 0 0 

EW 4 2 9 9 9 

Total EW 4 2 9 9 9 

ABN Early Warning 2 2 2 2 3 

Mission Type 11-Feb-91 12-Feb-91 13-Feb-91 14-Feb-91 15-Feb-91 

Interdiction 35 36 28 39 8 

Total A1 35 36 28 39 8 

DCA 20 28 20 22 16 

Total DCA 20 28 20 22 16 

OCA 12 20 11 0 8 

SEAD 9 18 13 14 8 

Total OCA 21 38 24 14 16 

Recce 5 5 5 5 1 

Total Recce 5 5 5 5 1 -."-- 

Refueling 8 12 9 11 8 

Tot81 Refuelinp: 8 12 9 11 8 

SOF 0 4 0 0 0 

Total SOF 0 4 0 0 0 

EW 2 10 7 2 4 

Total EW ..... 2 .......... 7 2 4 

ABN Early Warning 2 2 2 2 1 

.- ..-- 

l-~.lll " ..-_--... ~ .-... 10 ..I_ I-."_ - I..... "" ..... I 

Total C3 2 2 2 2 1 

Total 93 135 95 95 54 

617 
Table 199 (cont'd) 

Proven Force Sorties by Mission Type by Day 

Mission Type 16-Feb-91 17-Feb-91 18-Feb-91 19-Feb-91 20-Feb-91 

Interdiction 16 36 28 35 30 

Total A1 16 36 28 35 30 

DCA 16 33 32 32 30 

Total DCA 16 33 32 32 30 

OCA 28 16 12 16 18 

SEAD 15 30 16 28 21 

Total OCA 43 46 28 44 45 

Recce 1 1 5 1 1 

Total Recce 7 7 5 7 7 

Refueling 10 15 16 16 15 

SOF 0 0 0 0 0 

Total SOF 0 0 0 0 0 

Ew 6 9 6 10 8 

Total EW 6 9 6 10 8 

ABN Early Warning I 3 2 3 2 

".--.. 

Total Refueling lo-..""..-_,. ..... I ........ 15 16 16 15 

Total C3 1 3 2 3 2 

Mission Type 21-Feb-91 22-Feb-91 23-Feb-91 24-Feb-91 25-Feb-91 

Interdiction 42 32 38 20 42 

Total A1 42 32 38 20 42 

DCA 22 24 26 30 18 

Total DCA 22 24 26 30 18 

OCA 0 0 8 16 6 

SEAD 25 18 22 16 16 

Total OCA 25 18 30 32 22 

Recce 5 5 1 1 7 

Total Recce 5 5 7 1 7 

Refueling 14 11 18 16 17 

Total refuel in^ 14 11 18 16 17 

SOF 2 0 2 0 0 

Total SOF 2__ 0 2 0 0 

EW 9 6 9 7 6 

Total EW 1~-"1 9 ....... I.."... ..... 6 l-..llll". 9 7 6 

1111111..---...---.1- ll..lllll...l..- ....-- 

ABN Early Warning 2 2 2 2 2 

Total C3 2 2 2 2 2 

618 
Table 199 (cont'd) 

Proven Force Sorties by Mission "ype by Day 

Mission Type 26-Feb-91 27-Feb-91 28-Feb-91 Total 

Interdiction 58 15 0 1,083 

Total A1 15 0 1,083 

DCA 24 8 0 1,187 

Total DCA 24 8 0 1,187 

OCA 0 0 0 672 

SEAD 20 8 0 758 

Total OCA 20 8 0 1,430 

Recce 5 0 0 150 

Total Recce 5 0 0 150 

Refueling 17 4 0 517 

Total Refueling 17 4 0 517 

SOF 4 0 0 12 

Total SOF 4 0 0 12 

EW 9 4 0 325 

Total EW 9 4 0 325 

58 lll.___ 

---- 

ABN Early Warning 2 1 0 81 

Total C3 2 1 0 81 

Source: Composite Sorties Database 

619 
Table 200 

Proven Force Strikes by AD? Categories 

Aircratl Govt Lines of MUtary 

TW OCA NBC C3 Elect Cntrl Navy POL Comm GOB Scuds SAM Industrles Subt

8-52 24 8 328 0 0 7 04110 13 

F-lllE 104 14 14 40 0 0 47 11 40 30 10 71 

F-16 285 81 178 38 0 0 39 8 30 46 21 271 

F4E 0000000 0000 2 

19 14 87 31 357 1

Total 413 103 195 106 0 0 93 

Source: Missio
Aircraft 

Day Type 

1 B-52 

1 F-IIIE 

1 F-16 

1 F-4E 

1 Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

2 8-52 

2 F-IIIE 

2 F-16 

2 F-4E 

2 Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

3 B-52 

3 F-IIIE 

3 F-16 

3 F-4E 

3 Total 

OCA NBC 

00 

10 0 

00 

00 

10 0 

OCA NBC 

00 

40 

00 

00 

40 

OCA NBC 

00 

00 

10 0 

00 

10 0 

Table 201 

Proven Force Strikes by AIF Categories by Day 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect CM Navy POL Comm GOB 

00000 00 

00000 00 

00000 00 

00000 00 

00000 00 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB 

00000 00 

08000 00 

00000 00 

00000 00 

08000 00 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB 

00000 00 

00000 00 

240000 00 

00000 00 

240000 00 

Military 

Scuds SAM IndusMe

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

Military 

Scuds SAM Industrie

30 

00 

00 

00 

30 

Military 

Scuds SAM Industries 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 
Aircrafl 

Day Type 

4 B-52 

4 F-IIIE 

4 F-16 

4 F4E 

4 Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

5 8-52 

5 F-I11E 

5 F-16 

5 F-4E 

5 Total 

OCA NBC 

00 

0 10 

22 8 

00 

22 18 

OCA NBC 

00 

70 

00 

00 

70 

Table 201 (Cont'd) 

Proven Force Strikes by AIF Categories by Day 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB 

00 04000 

00000 00 

30000 00 

00 00000 

34000 00 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB 

04000 00 

20000 00 

88000 00 

00000 00 

10 12 0 0 0 00 

MiUta

Scuds SAM Indust

00 

0. 0 

00 

00 

00 

Milita

Scuds SAM Indust

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

Aircraft Govt Lines of Milita

Day Type OCA NBC C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB Scuds SAM Industr

00 

6 B-52 

6 F-IIIE 0000000 00 00 

6 F-16 0000000 00 00 

6 F4E 0000000 00 00 

6 Total 4000000 00 00 

4000000 00 
Aircraft 

Day Type 

7 8-52 

7 F-1IlE 

7 F-16 

7 F-4E 

7 Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

8 B-52 

8 F-IIIE 

8 F-16 

8 F4-E 

8 Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

9 8-52 

9 F-IIIE 

9 F-16 

9 F-4E 

9 Total 

OCA NBC 

00 

12 0 

11 0 

00 

23 0 

OCA NBC 

30 

12 0 

80 

00 

23 0 

OCA NBC 

40 

00 

16 0 

00 

Table 201 (Cont'd) 

Proven Force Strikes by AIF Categories by Day 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB 

30000 00 

00 00000 

00 00000 

00000 00 

30000 00 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB 

03000 00 

00000 00 

238000 00 

00000 00 

23 11 0 0 0 00 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB 

00000 00 

00000 00 

44000 00 

00000 00 

20044000 00 

Military 

Scuds SAM Industries 

00 0 

00 0 

84 8 

00 0 

84 8 

Military 

Scuds SAM Industries 

00 0 

0 00 

00 0 

00 0 

00 0 

Military 

Scuds SAM Industries 

00 0 

0 

00 

00 0 

00 0 

0 

00 
Aircrafl 

Day Type 

10 8-52 

10 F-IIIE 

10 F-16 

10 F-4E 

10 Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

I1 8-52 

I1 F-IIIE 

11 F-16 

11 F-4E 

11 Total 

Alrcralt 

Day Type 

12 8-52 

12 F-IIIE 

12 F-16 

I2 F-4E 

12 Total 

OCA NBC 

00 

80 

20 

00 

10 0 

OCA NBC 

00 

40 

40 

00 

80 

OCA NBC 

00 

00 

16 0 

00 

16 0 

Table 201 (Cont'd) 

Proven Force Strikes by AIF Categories by Day 

GOvt Lines of 

C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB 

00000 00 

04000 00 

162000 00 

00000 00 

166000 00 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB 

03003 00 

00 40000 

160000 00 

00000 00 

203003 00 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB 

00004 00 

00000 48 

40000 00 

00000 00 

40004 48 

Military 

Scuds SAM Industries Su

40 0 

00 0 

00 0 

0 

00 

40 0 

Military 

Scuds SAM Industries Su

0 

00 

00 0 

00 0 

00 0 

00 0 

Military 

Scuds SAM Industries Su

00 0 

0 

00 

00 0 

00 0 

00 0 
Aircraft 

Day Type 

13 B-52 

13 F-IlIE 

13 F-16 

13 F-4E 

13 Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

14 8-52 

14 F-1IIE 

14 F-16 

14 F-4E 

14 Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

15 B-52 

I5 F-IIIE 

I5 F-16 

15 F-4E 

IS Total 

OCA NBC 

00 

80 

00 

00 

80 

OCA NBC 

60 

00 

00 

00 

60 

OCA NBC 

04 

30 

20 0 

00 

234 

Table 201 (Cont'd) 

Proven Force Strikes by AD? Categories by Day 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB 

04000 00 

00000 04 

00000 00 

00000 00 

0 4 0 0-0 04 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB 

00000 00 

08000 04 

00000 00 

00000 00 

08000 04 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB 

00000 00 

00000 00 

00000 00 

00000 00 

00000 00 

Military 

Scuds SAM Industries 

00 0 

0 00 

0 

00 

0 

00 

00 0 

Military 

Scuds SAM Industries 

00 0 

00 0 

00 0 

00 0 

00 0 

Military 

Scuds SAM Industries 

00 0 

0 06 

0 

00 

00 0 

06 0 
Aircraft 

Day Type 

16 B-52 

16 F-1IIE 

16 F-16 

16 F4E 

16 Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

17 8-52 

17 F-11IE 

17 F-16 

17 F-4E 

17 Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

18 B-52 

18 F-111E 

18 F-16 

18 F4E 

18 Total 

Table 201 (Cont'd) 

Proven Force Strikes by AIF Categories by Day 

Govt Llnes of 

OCA NBC C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB 

0000000 00 

4000000 00 

12000000 00 

0000000 00 

16000000 00 

Govt Lines of 

OCA NBC C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB 

4000000 00 

0400000 00 

28400000 00 

0000000 00 

32800000 00 

Govt Lines of 

OCA NBC C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB 

0000000 00 

0008003 00 

16000000 00 

0000000 00 

16008003 00 

Military 

Scuds SAM Industries S

00 6 

00 0 

00 0 

00 0 

00 6 

Military 

Scuds SAM Industries S

00 0 

40 0 

00 0 

00 0 

40 0 

Military 

Scuds SAM Industries S

00 0 

00 0 

16 0 0 

00 0 

16 0 0 
Aircraft 

Day Type 

19 B-52 

19 F-IIIE 

19 F-16 

19 F-4E 

19 Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

20 8-52 

20 F-IIIE 

20 F-16 

20 F-IE 

20 Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

21 B-52 

21 F-IllE 

21 F-16 

21 F-4E 

21 Total 

OCA NBC 

00 

00 

19 0 

00 

19 0 

OCA NBC 

00 

00 

88 

00 

88 

OCA NBC 

00 

00 

11 0 

00 

11 0 

Table 201 (Cont'd) 

Proven Force Strikes by AIF Categories by Day 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB 

00000 00 

04000 08 

00000 00 

00000 00 

04000 08 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB 

00000 00 

04008 00 

230000 00 

00000 00 

234008 00 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB 

00000 00 

00000 00 

00000 00 

00000 00 

00000 00 

Military 

Scuds SAM IndusMes 

0 00 

00 0 

00 0 

00 0 

00 0 

Military 

Scuds SAM Industries 

00 0 

00 0 

00 0 

00 0 

00 0 

Military 

Scuds SAM Industries 

00 0 

00 0 

00 4 

00 0 

4 

00 
Aircraft 

Day Type 

22 8-52 

. 22 F-IllE 

22 F-16 

22 F4E 

22 Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

23 B-52 

23 F-IIIE 

23 F-16 

23 F4E 

23 Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

24 B-52 

24 F-111E 

24 F-16 

24 F4E 

24 Total 

OCA NBC 

00 

12 0 

00 

00 

12 0 

OCA NBC 

00 

00 

0 24 

00 

024 

OCA NBC 

00 

00 

40 

00 

40 

Table 201 (Cont'd) 

Proven Force Strikes by AIF Categories by Day 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect CM Navy POL Comm GOB 

00000 00 

00000 00 

00000 04 

00000 00 

00000 04 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect CM Navy POL Corn GOB 

00000 00 

04008 00 

00000 00 

00000 00 

04008 00 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect Ctd Navy POL Comm GOB 

04000 00 

000012 00 

0 0 0 039 00 

00000 00 

0 4 0 051 00 

Military 

Scuds SAM Industries S

00 0 

00 0 

60 0 

00 0 

60 0 

Military 

Scuds SAM Industries S

00 0 

00 0 

00 0 

00 0 

00 0 

Military 

Scuds SAM Industries S

0 

00 

00 0 

00 0 

00 0 

00 0 
Table 201 (Cont'd) 

Proven Force Strikes by AIF Categories by Day 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

25 0-52 

25 F-IIIE 

25 F-16 

25 F4E 

25 Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

26 0-52 

26 F-IIIE 

26 F-16 

26 F-4E 

26 Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

21 B-52 

21 F-IIIE 

21 F-16 

21 F4E 

21 Total 

OCA NBC 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

OCA NBC 

00 

00 

40 

00 

40 

OCA NBC 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB 

03000 00 

000012 00 

00000 00 

00000 00 

0 3 0 012 00 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB 

03000 00 

00000 00 

00000 00 

0 0 0.0 0 00 

03000 00 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB 

00000 00 

40004 00 

816000 00 

00000 00 

12 16 0 0 4 00 

Military 

Scuds SAM Industries 

00 0 

00 0 

00 43 

00 0 

00 43 

Milltary 

Scuds SAM Industrles 

00 0 

40 4 

12 0 20 

00 0 

16 0 24 

Military 

Scuds SAM Industries 

40 0 

00 0 

00 0 

00 0 

40 0 
o\ 

w 

0 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

28 B-52 

28 F-IIIE 

28 F-16 

28 F-4E 

28 Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

29 B-52 

29 F-IIIE 

29 F-16 

29 F-4E 

29 Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

30 B-52 

30 F-IIlE 

30 F-16 

30 F-4E 

30 Total 

OCA 

3 

0 

8 

0 

11 

OCA 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

OCA 

0 

6 

0 

0 

6 

NBC 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

NBC 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

NBC 

4 

0 

0 

0 

4 

Table 201 (Cont'd) 

Proven Force Strikes by AIJ? Categories by Day 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB 

00000 00 

40000 00 

150000 00 

00000 00 

190000 00 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB 

00000 00 

00000 00 

00000 00 

00000 00 

00000 00 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB 

00000 00 

00000 00 

00000 00 

00000 00 

00000 00 

Military 

Scuds SAM Industries 

0 

00 

04 4 

40 0 

00 0 

44 4 

Military 

Scuds SAM Industries 

0 

00 

00 12 

04 0 

0 

00 

04 12 

Military 

Scuds SAM Industries 

00 0 

4 

00 

00 24 

00 0 

00 28 
Aircraft 

Day Type 

31 B-52 

31 F-IIIE 

31 F-16 

31 F4E 

31 Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

32 B-52 

32 F-IIIE 

32 F-16 

32 F4E 

32 Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

33 B-52 

33 F-IIIE 

33 F-16 

33 F-4E 

33 Total 

OCA NBC 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

OCA NBC 

00 

00 

24 0 

00 

240 

OCA NBC 

00 

80 

00 

00 

80 

Table 201 (Cont'd) 

Proven Force Strikes by AIF Categories by Day 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB 

00000 00 

00000 00 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

00000 00 

00000 00 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB 

00000 00 

00000 00 

00000 00 

00000 00 

00000 00 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB 

00000 04 

00000 00 

IGOOOO 00 

00000 00 

160000 04 

Military 

Scuds SAM Industries 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

Military 

Scuds SAM Industries 

4 

00 

40 4 

16 

00 

0 00 

40 24 

Military 

Scuds SAM Industries 

00 0 

40 0 

04 20 

0 

00 

44 20 
Aircraft 

Day Type 

34 B-52 

34 F-lllE 

34 F-16 

34 F-4E 

34 Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

35 B-52 

35 F-IIIE 

35 F-16 

35 F-4E 

35 Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

36 B-52 

36 F-IIIE 

36 F-16 

36 F-4E 

OCA NBC 

00 

00 

40 

00 

40 

OCA NBC 

00 

00 

7 24 

00 

724 

OCA NBC 

00 

00 

14 0 

00 

36 Total 14 0 

Table 201 (Cont'd) 

Proven Force Strikes by AIF Categories by Day 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect Ctri Navy POL Comm GOB 

00000 00 

00000 30 

00000 0 20 

00000 00 

00000 3 20 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB 

00000 00 

00000 48 

I20000 00 

00000 00 

120000 48 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB 

00000 00 

00000 08 

60000 80 

00000 00 

60000 88 

Military 

Scuds SAM Industries 

0 00 

0 80 

0 00 

00 0 

80 0 

Military 

Scuds SAM Industries 

0 00 

00 0 

00 0 

00 0 

00 0 

Military 

Scuds SAM Industries 

00 0 

00 0 

04 4 

00 0 

04 4 
Aircraft 

Day Type 

31 8-52 

31 F-IlIE 

31 F-16 

31 F-4E 

37 Total 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

38 F-111E 

38 F-16 

38 F-4E 

38 Total 

38 8-52 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

39 8-52 

39 F-111E 

39 F-16 

39 F-4G 

39 F-4E 

39 Total 

m 

W 

w 

OCA NBC 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

OCA NBC 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

OCA NBC 

00 

60 

80 

00 

00 

14 0 

Table 201 (Cont'd) 

Proven Force Strikes by AIF Categories by Day 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB 

00000 00 

00000 00 

00000 02 

00000 00 

00000 02 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect Ctrf Navy POL Comm GOB 

00000 00 

00000 00 

00000 00 

00000 00 

00000 00 

covt 

C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL 

00000 

00000 

00000 

00000 

00000 

00000 

Lines of 

Comm GOB 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

Military 

Scuds SAM Industries 

00 0 

00 0 

05 20 

0 

00 

05 20 

Military 

Scuds SAM Industries 

00 0 

00 I2 

20 

00 

00 0 

00 32 

Military 

Scuds SAM Industries 

00 0 

0 60 

00 24 

0 00 

00 2 

60 26 
o\ 

w 

P 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

40 B-52 

40 F-IIIE 

40 F-16 

40 F-IE 

40 Total 

Day Type 

41 F-IIIE 

41 F-16 

41 F4E 

41 

Aircraft 

Total 

41 8-52 

Aircraft 

Day Type 

42 R-52 

42 F-IIIE 

42 F-16 

42 F-4E 

42 Total 

OCA NBC 

00 

00 

9 13 

00 

9 13 

OCA NBC 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

OCA NBC 

00 

00 

00 

00 

00 

Table 201 (Cont'd) 

Proven Force Strikes by ALF Categories by Day 

Govt Lines of 

C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB 

00000 00 

00000 00 

00000 00 

00000 00 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

C3 Elect Ctrl Navy POL Comm GOB 

00000 00 

00000 00 

00000 00 

00000 00 

00000 00 

Govt Lines of 

Govt Lines of 

C3 1:kd Chi Navy POL Comm GOB 

00000 00 

00000 00 

00000 04 

00000 00 

00000 04 

SCUdS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

SCUdS 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Military 

SAM Industries 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

Military 

SAM Industries 

0 0 

0 8 

0 36 

0 0 

0 44 

S

S

Military 

Scuds SAM lodushies S

00 0 

00 15 

00 32 

00 0 

47 00 
x 

.n 

gooooo B 

m 

2°0000 m 

~00000 

a 

m 

mooooo 

0 

0 

%ooooo C 

W 

> 

0 D 

000000 

u 

~00000 

u 

0 

635 
636 
12 

Aircraft and Personnel Losses 

During the Gulf War Allied aircraft dominated the skies over Iraq, 

downing 39 Iraqi aircraft in air-to-air combat for the suspected loss of 

one: and this chapter includes tables with aggregate data on these engagements. The vast majority of Allied aircraft losses were inflicted by 

ground-based air defenses. We have developed a table listing U.S. 

personnel losses. Finally, we have included a table on coalition aircraft 

losses during Desert Shield, prior to the outbreak of hostilities, although 

these losses resulted from causes such as training accidents and 

mechanical failure rather than enemy fire. 

Losses during Desert Shield were derived from U.S. Commander-inChief, Central Command (USCINCCENT) situation reports (SITREPS) and 

from a U.S. Air Force, Central Command (CENTAF) Safety Division 

publication, "USCENTAF Mishap Rate Charts." The table on personnel 

losses combines data from wartime SITREPS and a postwar report from the 

OsDPublic Information office. This table illustrates the difference 

between wartime knowledge, in which the status of several dozen personnel carried as MIA was uncertain, and the postwar resolution of their 

status. 

'The determination of the cause of loss of a Navy F/A-18 on the first night of the 

war has not been conclusively settled as of the time of this writing. While it is suspected 

that this loss was caused by an Iraqi fighter, the issue is still cnder evaluation. 

637 
Aircraft Attrition in Desert Shield 

The data in the following table list the aircraft losses sustained by the 

coalition during Operation Desert Shield, their causes, time of occurrence, 

and location. 

The table was derived from USCINCCENT situation reports during 

Desert Shield, as published by the Pentagon Directorate of Operations. 

Data were also extracted from “USCENTAF Mishap Rate Charts” published 

11 Jan 91 by CENTAFISE. 

U.S. losses listed in this table are confined to Class “A” mishaps 

resulting either in loss of life or complete destruction of the aircraft. 

Allied losses included all accidents listed in the reports. Following are 

aircraft losses reported in the Mishap Charts, but not described in the 

SlTREPs: 

23 Sep 90 crash of SH-3 

29 Sep 90 crash of UH-60 

2 Oct 90 crash of OH-58C 

7 Jan 91 crash of AH-64 

The crash of AH-I W on 6 Sep 90 is listed in SITREPS but not in Class 

“A” Mishaps compilation. 

On 11 Oct 90, additional flight restrictions were enacted due to an 

increase in accidents: 

Minimum altitude of 1000 ft AGL for low-level training 

Minimum altitude of 5000 ft AGL for air-to-air training 

No practice “Gun Jinking” allowed 

638 
Table 202 

U.S. Aircraft Attrition During Desert Shield 

Date UniUService Aircraft Type Missron 

20-Aug-90 82ND ABN DIV, USA OH-58D 

28-Aug-90 U.S. Air Force c-5 

3-Sep90 363 TFW, USAF F-16C 

Hep-90 I MEF, USMC AH-IW 

7-Sep-90 IOlST AVN BDE, USA OH-58C 

13-Sep-90 1 MEF. USMC 

23-Sep-90 USS Kennedy, USN 

29-Sep90 U.S. Army 

30-Sep-90 4 TFW, USAF 

2-Oct-90 U.S. Army 

8-Oct-90 HMM-164, USMC 

8-Oct-90 106 TRS, USAF 

10-0ct-90 48 TFW, USAF 

24-Nov-90 U.S. Marine Corps 

5-Dec-90 - 

7-Jan-90 US. Army 

9-Jan-91 U.S. Air Force 

It-Jan-91 IOISTAVN RN, USA 

13-Jan-91 138 TFS. USAF 

CH-53E 

SH-3 

UH-60 

F-15E 

OH-58C 

UH-IN 

RF-4C 

F-Ill 

CH-53E 

AH- 1 

AH-64 

F- 16C 

CH-4 7 D 

F-16 

Nvg training 

Transport 

Training 

- 

Nvg training 

- 

- 

Nvg training 

Training 

Training 

Nvg training 

Training 

Training 

- 

- 

- 

Night Cannon 

- 

- 

Location 

King Fahd 

Ramstein AFEi 

2400NO5300E 

Near Dhahran 

King Fahd 

King Abdul Aziz 

Red Sea 

Oman 

- 

2014N05948E 

40 NM SE Taif 

Cause Rem

Ground impact during No 

gun jink 

- 13 fa

Engine tire Min

by U

- 2 mi

Impacted sand dune while 1 mi

noe 

Crashed on take-off Mino

smok

- Cras

USS 

Impacted sand dune Cras

- 5 in

Ground impact vicinity Low 

Thumrayt 2 fata

Lost reference to ground Impa

injur

Mid-air collision SAR 

oct- 8 

Ground impact during 2 fata

gun jink Dhaf

Impact during low level 2 fata

train 

Fire in #2 engine NC 

injuri

Lost power on takeoff Crash

APU tire Exten

- I fata

Engine failure ond fire No fa

Aircraft malfunction Pilot 

Source: USCINCCEKT SITREPS (S) and "USCENTAFMishap Rate Charts" published 11 January 
Desert Storm Coalition Aircraft Attrition 

The following table provides information on U.S. & Allied aircraft 

attrition during Desert Storm from 17 Jan 91 to 28 Feb 91. 

Table 203 summarizes combat losses by cause for each aircraft type. 

Each entry in Table 204 gives the date and approximate Zulu time (which 

is Greenwich Mean Time) or Local time of the incident, the aircraft type, 

the country of origin, service, unit, mission, whether the aircraft was 

damaged or lost, whether the mission was day or night, assessment of 

mission combat status (combat or noncombat), position, and cause of the 

incident. Combat losses/damages involved actual or perceived direct 

enemy action (i.e., the aircraft was fired upon or thought to have been 

fired upon). The one EF-111 listed under the "Direct Enemy Action - 

Other" column took evasive action when he believed an aircraft was 

behind him and crashed. Noncombat losses/damages refer to aircraft 

attrition through non-direct enemy action, for example; an aircraft which 

experienced engine difficulties while flying a combat mission. Many do 

not have a specific date. Two additional entries for the USMC were 

extracted from the CNA report (S) Marine Corps Desert Stom Reconstruction Report Vol IV: Third Marine Aircrajl Wing Operations and 

added to Table 204. Another entry was added from a Department of the 

Navy, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations Report entitled 'The 

United States Navy in Desert Shield'/ Desert Storm'." 

The data in these tables represent the most comprehensive information available to GWAPS at this time. This information is useful in 

providing a look at the number and scope of aircraft attrition sustained by 

the U.S. and its allied partners. 

h 

640 
Table 203 

Desert Storm Total Coalition Combat Losses by Cause 

Servicd 

Country Aircraft 

USAF A-10 

AC-130 

EF- I I I 

F- 15E 

F-16 

F-4G 

OA-10 

Total 

USN A-6E 

F-14 

FIA- I8 

Total 

USMC AV-8B 

ov-10 

Total 

Saudi Arabia F-5 

Tornado 

GR-1 

Total 

Tornado 

UK GR- I 

Tornado 

Italy GR-I 

Kuwait A-4 

AAA 

0 

0 

0 

1 

1 

I 

0 

3 

2 

0 

0 

2 

2 

0 

2 

0 

1 

1 

I 

0 

0 

9 

IR 

SAM 

4 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

7 

0 

0 

0 

0 

3 

2 

5 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

13 

Direct 

Enemy 

RDR Action. 

SAM 

0 

0 

0 

1 

2 

0 

0 

3 

1 

I 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

4 

0 

I 

10 

Other MIG25 Unknown 

0 

0 

I 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

1 1 

1 1 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 I 

0 0 

0 1 

0 1 

0 1 

0 0 

1 4 

Total 

4 

1 

1 

2 

3 

1 

2 

14 

3 

1 

2 

6 

5 

2 

7 

1 

1 

2 

7 

1 

1 

38 

Source: Air Force Studies and Analysis AgencylRegional 

Forces Division (AFSANSAG) (S/NF), Maj Bill Troy 

641 
Table 204 

Desert Storm Coalition Aircraft Attrition 

No Date 

1 17-Jan-91 

2 17-Jan-91 

3 17-Jan-91 

4 17-Jan-91 

5 17-Jan-91 

6 17-Jan-91 

7 17-Jan-91 

8 17-Jan-91 

9 17-JUI-91 

10 17-Ji~1-91 

11 17-Jan-91 

12 17-Jan-91 

13 17-Jan-91 

14 17-Jan-91 

15 17-Jan-91 

16 17-Jan-91 

17 17-Jan-91 

18 17-Jan-91 

19 17-Jan-91 

21 18-Jan-91 

22 18-Jan-91 

23 18-Jan-91 

24 19-Jan-91 

25 19-Jan-91 

26 19-Jan-91 

27 19-Jan-91 

28 19-Jan-91 

29 19-Jan-91 

30 19-Jan-91 

31 19-Jan-91 

32 19-Jan-91 

33 19-Jan-91 

34 19-Jan-91 

35 19-Jan-91 

36 19-Jan-91 

37 19-Jan-91 

38 20-Ian-91 

39 21-Jan-91 

**40 21-Jan-91 

41 21-Jan-91 

42 21-Jan-91 

43 21-Ian-91 

44 22-Jan-91 

45 22-Jan-91 

46 22-Jan-91 

47 23-Jan-91 

48 23-Jan-91 

49 24-Jan-91 

50 24-Jan-91 

51 24-Jan-91 

20 18-Jan-91 

Time Aircraft 

20122 F-15E 

1933Z GR-I 

1327Z A-4 

0200Z F/A-18 

0632 Z GR-I 

2000Z A-6E 

Jaguar 

Jaguar 

Jaguar 

A-6E 

07002 A-10 

02lOZ F-IIIF 

Jaguar 

A-I0 

1200L A-10 

B-52G 

01302 F-IIIF 

0230Z F-IIIF 

F-15E 

1540Z A-6E 

ooO1 Z GR-I 

06102 ov-10 

0020Z F-II1E 

0642Z GR-I 

17002 GR-I 

22192 F-I5E 

GR-I 

14042 F-16C 

19282 GR-I 

02552 F-4G 

1557Z F-16C 

B-52G 

F-16C 

KC- 135 

F-16C 

F-4G 

F-IIIF 

1900Z GR-1 

0354 2 F-14 

A-6E 

09002 F-16C 

A-I0 

19002 AC-130 

0200Z GR-I 

15082 AV-8B 

F- 15C 

12142 F-16C 

1630L A-10 

1605 Z F/A-18 

0248Z GR-I 

GR- I 

Country 

us 

UK 

KU 

us 

UK 

us 

France 

France 

us 

France 

us 

us 

France 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

Italy 

us 

us 

UK 

UK 

us 

Service Unit 

USAF 4TFW 

RAF No617SQDN 

KAF KAF 

USN USS Saratoga 

RAF No15SQDN 

USN USS Saratogn 

FAF FAF 

FAF FAF 

USN USS Saratoga 

FAF FAF 

USAF lOTFW 

USAF 48TFW 

FAF FAF 

USAF 354TFW 

USAF 354TFW 

USAF 42BW 

USAF 48TFW 

USAF 48TFW 

USAF 4TFW 

USN USS Ranger 

IAF IAF 

USMC USMC 

USAF 20TW 

RAF No617SQDN 

RAF NoISSQDN 

USAF 4TFW 

Saudi Arabia RSAF 

us USAF 

Saudi Arabia RSAF 

us USAF 

us USAF 

us USAF 

us USAF 

us USAF 

us USAF 

us USAF 

us USAF 

UK RAF 

us USN 

us USN 

us USAF 

us USAF 

us USAF 

UK RAF 

us USMC 

us USAF 

us USAF 

us USAF 

UK RAF 

us USN 

UK RAF 

RSAF 

401 TFW 

3FW 

35 TFW 

401 TFW 

4300 PBW 

401 TFW 

USAF 

401 TFW 

52 TFW 

48 TFW 

No20 SQDN 

USS Saratoga 

388 TFW 

926 TFG 

I sow 

No1 6 SQDN 

VMF 331 

1 TFW 

401 TFW 

23 TFW 

RAF 

USS Roosevelt 

RAF 

Mission 

INT 

OCA 

INT 

SEAD 

OCA 

SNT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

CAS 

INT 

INT 

INT 

BAI 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

FAC 

INT 

OCA 

OCA 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

ww 

INT 

INT 

INT 

AR 

INT 

INT 

INT 

OCA 

OCA 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

NAV OPS 

DCA 

JNT 

BAI 

OCA 

FLT DEF 

INT 

642 
Table 204 (cont'd) 

Desert Storm Coalition Aircraft Attrition 

No 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

I 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

11 

18 

19 

20 

21 

22 

23 

24 

2s 

26 

21 

28 

29 

30 

31 

32 

33 

34 

35 

36 

31 

38 

39 

**40 

41 

42 

43 

44 

4s 

46 

41 

48 

49 

50 

51 

LOSV 

Damage 

Lost 

Lost 

Lost 

Lost 

Lost 

LoSl 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Lost 

Lost 

Lost 

Damage 

Lost 

Lost 

Lost 

Lost 

Lost 

Lost 

Lost 

Lost 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Lost 

Lost 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Lost 

Lost 

Damage 

Lost 

Damage 

Lost 

Lost 

Damage 

Day/ Assessas 

Nite Combat 

Night Yes 

Night Yes 

Day Yes 

Night Yes 

Day Yes 

Night Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

Day Yes 

Night Yes 

Yes 

No 

Day Yes 

Night Yes 

Yes 

Night Yes 

Night No 

Day Yes 

Night Yes 

Day Yes 

Night No 

Day Yes 

Night Yes 

Night Yes 

Yes 

Day Yes 

Night No 

Night Yes 

Day Yes 

No 

No 

Night No 

No 

No 

Night No 

No 

Day Yes 

Yes 

Day Yes 

No 

Night Yes 

Night Yes 

Day No 

Yes 

Day No 

Day Yes 

Night No 

Night No 

Yes 

Position 

16NM S.W. Basra 

8NM N.W. W Tallil 

2SNM S. Kuwait City 

29NM S.E. Bagdad 

INM W. Basra 

IONM S.W. H-3 

H3 

S.E. Iraq 

15 E. Salmon Pac 

INM S. Balad Afld 

Unknown 

Qasr Srmb Cmplx 

Marsh-S.W. Abadan-S.E. Basra 

20NM N.W. Kuwait City 

14NM N.E. Ras Al Mishab 

S. Mosul And 

SINM S.E. Tallil 

H-3 

Al Qiam 

36NM W. Tallil 

KKMC 

INM N. KKMC 

Bagdad 

Tanker Track 

at the Tanker Mid Air Wnrk 

Tabu k 

Al Asad (H2/H3) 

Bagdad Nuclear Reserch Ctr 

N3306 E04002 

S. of Masirah 

Home Station/#l for take off 

20NM S.E. of Kuwait City 

Basra 

SONM N. Bahrain 

Cause 

AAA 

AAA 

Radar SAM 

MIG 25 

Radar SAM 

Radar SAM 

AAA 

Unknown 

AAA 

AAA 

AAA 

AAA 

IR SAM 

Other 

AAA 

IR SAM 

AAA 

AAA 

Other 

AAA 

Unknown 

IR SAM 

Other-Self Frag 

IR SAM 

Radar SAM 

Radar SAM 

AAA 

Radar SAM 

Other-Fuel 

AAA 

Radar SAM 

Other 

Other 

Other-Hit by F- 1 1 1 F 

Other 

Other 

Other-Crew 

Other-Flt Continue 

Radar SAM 

Radar SAM 

Other 

1R SAM 

Unknown 

Other-Pilot Error 

DEA Other 

Other-Fuze Malf 

AAA 

Other-Fuze Malf 

Other-Engine 

Radar SAM 

643 
Table 204 (cont’d) 

Desert Storm Coalition Aircraft Attrition 

No Date 

52 24-Jan-91 

53 25-Jan-91 

54 26-Jan-91 

55 26-Jan-91 

56 27-Jan-91 

57 28-Jan-91 

58 28-Jan-91 

59 28-Jan-91 

60 28-Jan-91 

61 29-Jan-91 

62 30-Jan-91 

63 30-Jan-91 

64 30-Jan-91 

65 30-Jan-91 

66 30-Jan-91 

67 30-Jan-91 

68 30-Jan-91 

69 30-Jan-91 

70 31-Jan-91 

71 31-Jan-91 

72 31-Jan-91 

73 31-Jan-91 

74 31-Jan-91 

75 31-Jan-91 

76 I-Feb-91 

77 I-Feb-91 

78 1-Feb-91 

79 2-Feb-91 

80 2-Feb-91 

81 2-Feb-91 

82 2-Feb-91 

83 2-Feb-91 

84 2-Feb-91 

85 3-Feb-91 

86 3-Feb-91 

87 5-Feb-91 

88 5-Feb-91 

89 5-Feb-91 

90 6-Feb-91 

91 6-Feb-91 

92 7-Feb-91 

93 7-Feb-91 

94 7-Feb-91 

95 8-Feb-91 

96 8-Feb-91 

97 8-Feb-91 

98 9-Feb-91 

99 9-Feb-91 

*lOO 9-Feb-91 

101 10-Feb-91 

102 1 I-Feb-91 

644 

Time Aircraft 

A-10 

F- 16A 

03132 B-52G 

03132 B-52G 

B-52G 

07072 AV-8E 

A-I0 

A-10 

A-I0 

0900L A-I0 

B-52G 

A-I0 

A-I0 

A-10 

A-10 

A-10 

A-10 

A-I0 

0325 2 AC-130H 

A-10 

16OOL A-10 

OA-10 

A-10 

1015L A-10 

A-I0 

A-I0 

A-I0 

09252 A-10 

0840Z A-6E 

2145 Z E-52G 

A-I0 

A-10 

A-10 

A-7E 

A-I0 

06102 FIA-18 

1500L A-I0 

A-10 

1100L A-10 

A-7E 

A-6E 

GR- I 

A-10 

A-I0 

A-I0 

A-I0 

134OZ AV-8B 

FIA- I8 

A-10 

A-10 

A-10 

Country 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

UK 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

Service Unit 

USAF 10TFW 

USAF 169TFW 

USAF 1708PBW 

USAF 1708PBW 

USAF 1708PBW 

USMC USMC 

USAF 354TFW 

USAF 354TFW 

USAF 354TFW 

USAF 354TFW 

USAF 1708PBW 

USAF 23TFW 

USAF 23TFW 

USAF 926TFG 

USAF 354TFW 

USAF 10TFW 

USAF 23TFW 

USAF 354TFW 

USAF ISOW 

USAF 23TFW 

USAF 354TFW 

USAF 23TASS 

USAF 354TFW 

USAF 926TFG 

USAF 354TFW 

USAF 354TFW 

USAF 23TFW 

USAF 23TFW 

USN USS Roosevelt 

USAF 4300PBW 

USAF 354TFW 

USAF IOTFW 

USAF 354TFW 

USN ??? 

USAF 354TFW 

USN USS Roosevelt 

USAF 354TFW 

USAF 23TFW 

USAF 354TFW 

USAF 926TFG 

USN USS Kennedy 

USN ??? 

RAF No27SQDN 

USAF 23TFW 

USAF 354TFW 

USAF 354TFW 

USMC USMC 

USAF 354TFW 

USMC 

USAF 23TFW 

USAF 354TFW 

Mission 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

CAS 

INT 

CAS 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

CAS 

CAS 

INT 

PAC 

CAS 

INT 

INT 

CAS 

BAI 

BAI 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

SEAD 

CAS 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

1NT 

INT 

INT 

INT 
Table 204 (cont’d) 

Desert Storm Coalition Aircraft Attrition 

LosV Day/ Assessas 

No Damage Nite Combat 

52 Damage 

53 Damage 

54 Damage 

55 Damage 

56 Damage 

57 Lost 

58 Damage 

59 Damage 

60 Damage 

61 Damage 

62 Damage 

63 Damage 

64 Damage 

65 Damage 

66 Damage 

67 Damage 

68 Damage 

69 Damage 

70 Lost 

71 Damage 

72 Damage 

73 Damage 

74 Damage 

75 Damage 

76 Damage 

77 Damage 

78 Damage 

79 Lost 

80 Lost 

81 Lost 

82 Damage 

83 Damage 

84 Damage 

85 Lost 

86 Damage 

87 Lost 

88 Damage 

89 Damage 

90 Damage 

91 Damage 

92 Lost 

93 Lost 

94 Lost 

95 Damage 

96 Damage 

97 Damage 

98 Lost 

99 Damage 

*I00 Damage 

101 Damage 

102 Damage 

No 

No 

Yes 

Yes 

No 

Day Yes 

No 

No 

No 

Day Yes 

No 

No 

No 

No 

No 

No 

No 

No 

Day Yes 

No 

Day Yes 

Day Yes 

No 

Day Yes 

No 

Yes 

Day Yes 

Day Yes 

Day Yes 

Night No 

No 

No 

Yes 

No 

No 

Day Yes 

Day Yes 

No 

Day Yes 

No 

No 

No 

Yes 

No 

No 

No 

Day Yes 

No 

Yes 

No 

No 

Position 

15NM S. Ahmadi 

12NM N. Ras Al Khafji 

N30 I0 E04620 

20NM S.W. Kuwait City 

20NM E. Kuwait City 

I5NM N. Diego Garcia 

Red Sea 

40NM E. Kuwait City 

24NM S.W. Kuwait City 

Cause 

Other 

Other 

AAA 

AAA 

Other 

AAA 

Other 

Other 

Other 

AAA 

Other 

Other 

Other 

Other 

Other 

Other 

Other 

Other 

IR SAM 

Other 

AAA 

AAA 

Other 

IR SAM 

Other 

AAA 

AAA 

IR SAM 

AAA 

Other - Crewnog 

Other 

Other 

AAA 

Other-MX 

Other 

Unknown 

AAA 

Other 

IR SAM 

Other 

Other-MX 

Other-MX 

Radar SAM 

Other 

Olhcr 

Othcr 

IR SAM 

Other 

Poss IR SAM 

Other 

Ochcr 

645 
Table 204 (cont'd) 

Desert Storm Coalition Aircraft Attrition 

No 

103 

104 

105 

106 

107 

108 

109 

110 

111 

I12 

113 

114 

115 

116 

I17 

I18 

I19 

I20 

121 

I22 

123 

I24 

125 

I26 

127 

128 

129 

130 

131 

132 

133 

134 

135 

136 

137 

138 

139 

140 

141 

I42 

I43 

144 

145 

146 

147 

148 

149 

I SO 

151 

'152 

Date 

1 I-Feb-91 

1 1 -Feb-9 1 

1 I -Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-9 1 

12-Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-91 

13-Feb-91 

13-Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-9 1 

13-Feb-91 

14-Feb-91 

14-Feb-9 1 

14-Feb-9 1 

15-Feb-91 

15-Feb-91 

15-Feb-91 

15-Feb91 

15-Feb-91 

15-Feb-91 

15-Feb-91 

16-Feb-9 1 

17-Feb-91 

17-Feb-91 

19-Feb-91 

20-Feb-91 

21-Feb-91 

2 1-Feb-91 

21-Feb-91 

2 I -Feb-9 I 

2 1 -Feb-9 I 

22-Feb-91 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-91 

23-Feb-91 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-91 

25-Feb-91 

26-Feb-91 

26-Feb-91 

26-Feb-91 

26-Feb-91 

27-Feb-9 I 

27-Feb-91 

27-Feb-91 

27-Feb-91 

27-Feb-91 

27-Feb-91 

Time Aircraft 

113OL A-10 

A-6E 

A-I0 

AV-8B 

F-4G 

A-10 

0630Z F-5 

2239Z EF-Ill 

18552 F-15 

F- 16C 

A-I0 

0545 Z GR-1 

A-10 

A-10 

1335Z A-10 

A-6E 

13352 A-10 

17232 F-16C 

0830L A-I0 

A-10 

A-6E 

OA-10 

14352 F-16C 

A-10 

0622Z OA-10 

12302 F-16C 

FIA- 18 

FIA- 18 

A-6E 

1500L A-I0 

FIA- I8 

19302 AV-8B 

A-I0 

AV-8B 

FIA- 18 

FIA- 18 

0915 z ov-10 

07002 AV-8B 

1030 L B-52G 

12302 F-16A 

1029L B-52G 

09322 OA-10 

0-US Z AV-8B 

12332 F-16C 

16OOL F-16C 

132OL F-16C 

A-10 

FIA- 18 

F- 16C 

FIA- 18 

Country Service 

us USAF 

us USN 

us USAF 

US USMC 

us USAF 

us USAF 

Saudi Arabia RSAF 

Saudi Arabia RSAF 

us 

US 

us 

UK 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

US 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

us 

US 

153 Unknown Unknown OMAN 

154 Unknown F-1SE US 

Unlt 

23 TFW 

USS Roosevelt 

23 TFW 

VMA 542 

52 TFW 

23 TFW 

RSAF 

RSAF 

USAF 20TFW 

USAF 366TFW 

USAF 23TFW 

RAF No15SQDN 

USAF 354TFW 

USAF 354TFW 

USAF 354TFW 

USN 

USAF 354TFW 

USAF 363TFW 

USN USN 

USAF 23TFW 

USAF 23TFW 

USAF 23TASS 

USAF 363TFW 

USAF IOTFW 

USAF 23TASS 

USAF 401TFW 

USMC VMFA314 

USMC VMFA121 

USAF 354TFW 

USMC VMA224 

USMC VMFA333 

USAF 23TFW 

USMC VMFA451 

USMC VMAS42 

USAF 23TFW 

USMC VMA311 

USMC VMFA314 

USMC VMFA314 

USMC VMA01 

USMC VMA542 

USAF 379BMW 

USAF 174TFW 

USAF 388TFW 

USAF 379BMW 

USAF 23TASS 

USMC VMA331 

USAF 363TFW 

USAF 5OTFW 

USAF 388TFW 

USMC 

OMAF OMAF 

USAF 4TFW 

Misslon 

BAI 

INT 

CAS 

INT 

INT 

INT 

DCA 

EC 

INT 

INT 

OCA 

INT 

INT 

BAI 

BAI 

INT 

BAI 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

FAC 

INT 

INT 

INT 

CAS 

INT 

CAS 

INT 

INT 

FAC 

INT 

INT 

CAS 

INT 

INT 

FAC 

INT 

INT 

BAI 

INT 

FAC 

INT 

646 
Table 204 (cont’d) 

Desert Storm Coalition Aircraft Attrition 

Lost/ Day1 Assessas 

No Damage 

103 Damage 

104 Damage 

105 Damage 

106 Damage 

107 Damage 

108 Damage 

109 Lost 

110 Lost 

111 Lost 

112 Damage 

113 Damage 

114 Lost 

115 Damage 

116 Damage 

117 Lost 

118 Lost 

119 Lost 

120 Lost 

I21 Damage 

122 Damage 

123 Damage 

124 Damage 

125 Lost 

126 Damage 

127 Lost 

128 Lost 

129 Damage 

130 Damage 

131 Damage 

132 Damage 

133 Damage 

134 Lost 

135 Damage 

136 Lost 

137 Damage 

138 Damage 

139 Damage 

140 Damage 

141 Lost 

142 Lost 

143 Damage 

144 Damage 

145 Damage 

146 Damage 

147 Lost 

148 Lost 

149 Lost 

150 Lost 

151 Damage 

*I52 Damage 

153 Lost 

154 Darnage 

Nite Combat 

Day Yes 

Day Yes 

No 

Yes 

No 

No 

Day Yes 

Night No 

Night Yes 

No 

No 

Day Yes 

No 

No 

Day Yes 

Night No 

Day Yes 

Night No 

YeS 

Day Yes 

No 

No 

Day No 

No 

Day Yes 

Day No 

Yes 

Yes 

No 

Yes 

Yes 

Day Yes 

Yes 

Night Yes 

No 

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

Day Yes 

Day Yes 

Day Yes 

Day Yes 

Yes 

Day Yes 

Day Yes 

Day Yes 

Day No 

Day Yes 

Day Yes 

Yes 

No 

No 

Position 

Faylaka Island 

5ONM W. Wadi Al Khirk 

24NM S.W. Khamis Mushait 

30NMN.W. Arar 

40NM N.W. Bagdad 

60NM N.W. Kuwait City 

at the boat 

60NM N.W. Kuwait City 

17NM S.E. Al Dhafara 

I17NM N. KKMC 

62NM N.W. Kuwait City 

2NM S. Diyarbakir. Turkey 

2NM W. Kuwait City 

S. Kuwait 

Ali Al SaledAI Jaber Afld 

KKMC 

30NM N.N.E. Kuwait City 

26NM W.S.W. Basra 

Cause 

AAA 

AAA 

Other 

AAA 

Other 

Other 

Unknown 

Other 

DEA Other 

Other 

Other 

Radar SAM 

Other 

Other 

IR SAM 

Other-MX 

IR SAM 

Other 

Unknown 

IR SAM 

Other 

Other 

Other-Engine 

Other 

IR SAM 

Other-MX 

IR SAM 

IR SAM 

Other 

AAA 

IR SAM 

1R SAM 

IR SAM 

1R SAM 

Other 

AAA 

IR SAM 

IR SAM 

IR SAM 

IR SAM 

ROR SAM 

IR SAM 

Unknown 

Radar SAM 

IR SAM 

AAA 

Other 

AAA 

IR SAM 

Small Arms 

Other 

Other 

647 
No 

I55 

I56 

157 

158 

IS9 

160 

161 

162 

163 

164 

165 

166 

167 

168 

I69 

I70 

171 

172 

173 

174 

175 

176 

I77 

Table 204 (cont’d) 

Desert Storm Coalition Aircraft Attrition 

Date 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Unknown 

Time Aircraft 

F-1SE 

F-1SE 

F-16C 

F- I SE 

F-1SE 

F-1 I IF 

F-15E 

F-1SE 

F-1SE 

F-15E 

F-I5E 

F-1 I IF 

F-1 I IF 

F-16C 

F-15E 

F- 16C 

F-1SE 

F-16C 

F-16C 

F-15E 

F- 16C 

F- 1 SE 

F-15E 

Country Service 

us USAF 

us USAF 

us USAF 

us USAF 

us USAF 

us USAF 

us USAF 

us USAF 

us USAF 

us USAF 

us USAF 

us USAF 

us USAF 

us USAF 

us USAF 

us USAF 

us USAF 

us USAF 

us USAF 

us USAF 

us USAF 

us USAF 

us USAF 

Unlt 

4 TFW 

4 TFW 

363 TFW 

4 TFW 

4 TFW 

48 TFW 

4 TFW 

4 TFW 

4 TFW 

4 TFW 

4 TFW 

48 TFW 

SO TFW 

48 TFW 

4 TFW 

SO TFW 

4 TFW 

363 TFW 

363 TFW 

4 TFW 

4 TFW 

4 TFW 

363 TFW 

Mlssion 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

INT 

648 
No 

155 

156 

157 

158 

159 

160 

161 

162 

163 

164 

165 

166 

167 

168 

169 

170 

171 

172 

173 

174 

175 

176 

177 

Losu 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Damage 

Table 204 (cont'd) 

Desert Storm Coalition Aircraft Attrition 

Day1 Assessas 

Nite Combat 

No 

No 

No 

No 

No 

No 

No 

No 

No 

No 

No 

No 

No 

No 

No 

No 

No 

No 

No 

No 

No 

No 

No 

Position Cause 

Other 

Other 

Other 

Other 

Other 

Other 

Other 

Other 

Other 

Other 

Other 

Other 

Other 

Other 

Other 

Other 

Other 

Other 

Other 

Other 

Other 

Other 

Other 

Sources: AFSANSAG. Maj Bill Troy (SNF); 

* Document (S), Parsons, John D., Benjamin T. Regala, and Orman H. Paananen, 

Marine Corps Desert Storm Reconstruction Report VoI IV: 

Third Marine Aircraft Wing Operations, CNA. Feb 92 (S); 

**Department of the Navy, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, 

"The United States Navy in 'Desert Shield' 'Desert Storm' 

Washington, DC, 15 May 1991, Appendix F(S/NF) 

649 
Desert Storm Coalition Aircraft Combat Attrition Rates 

The following table shows the number of aircraft damagedlost per 

1,000 combat sorties flown by aircraft type for each U.S. Service and 

allies that sustained any combat damages/losses. This table is based on 

the Desert Storm Coalition Aircraft Attrition Worksheet built by Maj. Bill 

Troy of the Air Force Studies and Analysis Agency/Regional Forces 

Division (AFSMSAG). Three additional entries to the worksheeet where 

also extracted from a CNA report entitled (S) Marine corps Desert Storm 

Reconstruction Report Vol IV: Third Marine Aircrafi Wing Operations, 

Feb 1992, and a Department of the Navy, Office of the Chief of Naval 

Operations report entitled The United States Navy in "Desert 

Shield'YDesert Storm," May 1991. For each aircraft type, the total 

number of combat and combat support sorties (excluding Training sorties) 

was extracted from the Tables in Chapter 7. If an aircraft suffered no 

damage or losses (such as the F-117) it is not listed. 

'h 

e 

c 

,/' 

/ 

/' 

650 
Table 205 

Desert Storm: Coalition Aircraft Combat Attrition Rates 

Servicd 

Country Aircraft Type 

USAF A-I0 

AC- 130 

B-52G 

EF-111 

F-1 I IF 

F-15E 

F-4G 

F-ISC 

F-16 

OA-10 

Total 

USN A-6E 

F-14 

FIA-I8 

Total 

USMC A-6E 

AV-8B 

FIA- 18 

ov- 10 

Total 

Allies A4 

F-5 

Jaguar 

Tornado GR-I 

Total 

Aircraft Damaged Aircraft Lost 

Combat Number Number 

Sorties Damaged Damaged per Lost Lost per 

Flown Aircraft 1,000 Sorties Aircraft 1,000 Sorties 

7.983 13 1.6 4 0.5 

101 1 9.9 1 9.9 

1.74 1 5 2.9 0 0 

1,105 0 0 1 0.9 

2,420 3 I .2 0 0 

5,674 1 0.2 0 0 

2,142 0 0 2 0.9 

13,066 4 0.3 3 0.2 

2,678 0 0 1 0.4 

657 1 1.5 2 3 .O 

37,567 28 0.7 14 0.4 

4,800 4 0.8 3 0.6 

3,916 0 0 1 0.3 

4,316 0 0 2 0.5 

13,032 4 0.3 6 0.5 

793 1 1.3 0 0 

3,349 2 0.6 5 1.5 

4,934 8 1.6 0 0.0 

482 0 0 2 4.1 

9,558 11 1.2 7 0.7 

65 1 0 0.0 1 1.5 

1.129 0 0.0 1 0.9 

571 4 7.0 0 0.0 

2,482 1 1 9 10 

4,833 5 8 11 13 

Principal Sources: 1. Desert Storm Coalition Aircraft Attrition Worksheet, Air Force Studies 

and AnalysidRegional Forces Division (AFSANSAG), Maj Bill Troy (S/NF) 

2. Composite Sorties Database (U) 

65 1 
Coalition Air-to-Air Kill Matrix 

The following table lists coalition Air-to-Air Kills during Desert 

Storm including date, callsigdunit, pilotlsquadron, shooter, bandit, ordnance and identification systems. This data were compiled by HQ 

TAUDOT (A-Team) from mission reports, pilot engagement summaries, 

and engagement summaries included in unit after-action reports. U.S. 

Navy data were extracted from the Association of Naval Aviation, “The 

Shield and the Storm,” Falls Church, Va., 1991, pp. 8-9. Saudi Arabian 

air-to-air kill information was extracted from John M. Duer’s Wall of 

Eagles: Aerial Engagements and Victories in Operation Desert Storm, 

p. 22. 

“Unit” identifies the fighter windgroup to which the pilot was 

assigned. The term Joint Task Force (JTF) in parenthesis identifies pilots 

assigned in support of “Proven Force.” The weapons shown in the 

ordnance column reflect weapons that destroyed the target though other 

weapons may have been fired at the same target. 

652 
Table 206 

Coalition Air-to-Air Kill Matrix 

No 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

Date 

17-Ian-91 

17-Jan-91 

17-Ian-91 

17-Ian-9 I 

17-Jan-91 

17-Jan-91 

* 17-Jan-9 I 

* 17-Ian-9 1 

19-Jan-91 

19-Jan-91 

19-Ian-9 1 

19-Jan-91 

19-Jan-91 

19-Jan-91 

Callsign I Unit Pilot I Squadron 

Pennzoil63 Capt Kelk 

33 TFW 58 TFS 

Citgo 65 Capt Graeter 

33 TFW 58 TFS 

Citgo 65 Cap1 Graeter (2) 

33 TFW 58 TFS 

Quaker 11 Capt Tate 

1 TFW 71 TFS 

Zerex 7 I Capt Magill 

33 TFW 58 TFS (USMC) 

Zerex 73 Capt Draeger 

33 TFW 59 TFS 

Lcdr Fox 

USS Saratoga VFA-8 I 

USS Saratoga VFA-81 

Citgo 21 Capt Tollini 

33 TFW 58 TFS 

Citgo 22 Capt Pitts 

33 TFW 58 TFS 

Chevron 25 Capt Rodriguez 

33 TFW 58 TFS 

Chevron 26 Capt Underhill 

33 TFW 58 TFS 

Rarnbo 03 Cap1 Prather 

36 TFW (JTF) 525 TFS 

Rarnbo 04 Lt Sveden 

36 TFW (JTF) 525 TFS 

Royal Saudi Arabia Shamrani 

- 

15 **24-Jan-91 Air Force (RSAF) 

Royal Saudi Arabia 

16 **24-lan-91 Air Force (RSAF) 

Citgo 25 

17 26-Jan-91 33 TFW 

Citgo 26 

18 26-Jan-91 33 TFW 

Citgo 27 

19 

20 

21 

22 

23 

24 

25 

26 

26-Jan-9 I 

27-Jan-91 

27-Ian-91 

27-Jan-9 I 

27-Jan-9 I 

28-Ian-91 

29-Jan-9 I 

2-Feb-91 

.33 TFW 

opec 01 

opec 01 

36 TFW 

36 TFW 

Opec 02 

36 TFW 

36 TFW 

Bite 04 

32 TFG (ITF) 

Chevron 17 

33 TFW 

Rifle 01 

36 TFW (JTF) 

opec 02 

No. 13 Sqdn. 

Sharnrnni 

No. 13 Sqdn. 

Capt Draeger (2) 

59 TFS 

Cap1 Schiavi 

Shooter 

F- 15C 

F- I 5C 

F-I5C 

F- 15C 

F- I 5C 

F-I5C 

FIA- 18 

FIA- 18 

F- I5C 

F- 15C 

F-15C 

F- I 5C 

F- 15C 

F- 15C 

58 TFS 

(2) 

58 TFS 

Capt Denny 

53 TFS 

Capt Denny (2) 

53 TFS 

Capt Powell 

53 TFS 

Capt Powell (2) 

53 TFS 

Capt Watrous 

32 TFG 

Cap1 Rose 

58 TFS 

Cap1 Masters 

525 TFS 

F- I5C 

F-ISC 

F- 15C 

F- 15C 

F- 15C 

F- 1 SC 

F-ISC 

F-15C 

F- 15C 

F- 15'2 

F- I5C 

F- 15C 

Bandit 

MiG-29 

Mirage F-1 

Mirage F-1 

Mirage F-1 

MiG-29 

MiG-29 

MiG-21 

MiG-21 

MiG-25 

MiG-25 

MiG-29 

MiG-29 

Mirage F-1 

Mirage F-1 

Mirage F-I 

Mirage F-1 

MiG-23 

MiG-23 

MiG-23 

MiG-23 

MiG-23 

MiG-23 

Mirage F-1 

MiG-23 

MiG-23 

11-76 

Kill By 

aim-7 

aim-7 

GRND 

a1m-7 

a1m-7 

a1m-7 

a1m-9 

a1m-7 

a1m-7 

a1m-7 

GRND 

a1m-7 

a1m-7 

a1m-7 

a1m-9 

a1m-9 

a1m-7 

a1m-7 

a1m-7 

a1m-9 

a1m-9 

a1m-7 

a1m-7 

a1m-7 

a1m-7 

a1m-7 

653 
No 

27 

28 

29 

30 

31 

32 

33 

34 

35 

36 

37 

38 

39 

40 

41 

Date 

6-Feb-91 

6-Feb-91 

6-Feb-91 

6-Feb-91 

6-Feb-91 

*7-Feb-9 I 

7-Feb-91 

7-Feb-91 

7-Feb-9 I 

7-Feb-91 

1 I-Feb-91 

15-Feb-9 1 

20-Mar-9 1 

22-Mar-91 

22-Mar-9 I 

Table 206 (cont'd) 

Coalition Air-to-Air Kill Matrix 

Callslgn I Unit 

Zerex 53 

36 TFW ' 

Zerex 53 

36 TFW 

Zerex 54 

36 TFW 

Zerex 54 

36 TFW 

Savage 01 

926 TFG 

USS Ranger 

Chevron 2 I 

33 TFW 

Chevron 21 

33 TFW 

Chevron 22 

33 TFW 

Killer 03 

36 TFW (JTF) 

Pistol OllO2 

36 TFW 

Springfield 27 

lOTFW 

Amoco 34 

36 TFW 

Zerex 21 

36 TFW 

Zerex 22 

36 TFW 

Pilot I Spuadron Shooter 

Cnpt hz 

53 ws 

Cap1 Dwtz (2) 

53 ms 

1 Lt Hehci53 ms 

(2 

53 71-5 

Cnpt SH ilia 

706 ws 

VF- I 

Cnpt Murphy 

58 Tl-3 

Cap1 Murphy 

58 71-3 

Col Palsons 

33 n1v 

Maj May 

22 ws 

McKcnrie 

52s TFS 

Cap Sky 

511 TFS 

Cnpt [)meski 

22 ws 

Cnpt httz (3) 

53 ws 

(.:) 

s3 ws 

- 

F- 15C 

F- 15C 

F- 15C 

F-15C 

A- 1 OA 

F- 14 (2) 

F- 15C 

F- 15C 

F- 15C 

F-15C 

2 x F-I5C 

A-1OA 

F-15C 

F-15C 

F-15C 

Bandit 

MiG-21 

MiG-21 

SU-25 

SU-25 

OBS 

HELO 

Mi-8 

su-7/17 

SU-7117 

su-71 I7 

ATTACK 

HELO 

AITACK 

HELO 

hfi-8 Hip 

su-22 

su-22 

pc-9 

Kill By 

AIM-9 

AIM-9 

AIM-9 

AIM-9 

30 MM 

AIM-9M 

AIM-7 

AIM-7 

AIM-7 

AIM-? 

AIM-7 

30 MM 

AIM-9 

AIM-9 

GRND 

Source:. HQ TAWT (A-Team) (S) 

* Association of Srvd Aviation. "The Shield and the Storm." 

Falls Chun*, VA. 1991. pp 8-9. 

** Deur. John hl.. Wall of Eagles Acrid Engagements and 

Vizrories in Operation Desert Storm, p. 22 

654 
U.S. Personnel Losses in Desert Storm 

The following tables summarize personnel losses by day for 15 Jan 

91 to 28 Feb 91. These numbers include personnel losses for all U.S. 

Services. Table 207 shows the data as it appeared in the uSCINCCENT 

situation reports for 16 Jan 91 to 1 Mar 91. Data for any given day may 

be found in the report dated the next day; for example, data for 15 Jan 

91 may be found in the SITREP dated 16 Jan 91. Though the situation reports consistently provided the data during this period, there were still 

administrative errors caused some totals to be incorrectly computed. 

Where necessary, the true totals were reconstructed and retabulated. 

Corrections were also made to account for errors in the “as of” dates for 

4-6 Feb 91. 

U.S. personnel losses were grouped into four categories. Those 

categorized as killed in action (KIA) include those who died as a direct 

result of combat. Wounded in action (WIA) refers to all kinds of wounds 

incurred in combat. Missing in action (MIA) is defined as a person whose 

whereabouts and status are unknown. Prisoner of war (POW) refers to 

those individuals who are captured and held by the enemy during a war. 

Finally, disease nonbattle injury (DNBI) encompasses injuries or deaths 

caused by anything other than battle. In this case, there were 

injuriedfatalities during Desert Storm that resulted from vehicle accidents. 

Table 207 is a postwar deconfliction of the numbers of U.S. personnel who were killed in action or were taken prisoner. There are no 

individuals who were missing in action (MIA) after the war; all have been 

reclassified as killed in action (KIA) or repatriated prisoners of war 

(POWS). The data on personnel KIA was provided from the Office of the 

Secretary of DefenseNashington Headquarters Services (OSDNHS), 

Directorate for Information Operations & Reports: U.S. Active Duty 

Military Deaths, Alphabetical Index by Name, Operation Desert 

Shield/Desert Storm, as of October 1992. These totals include all U.S. 

Services. 

A combination of sources was used to deconflict data pertaining to 

prisoners of war (POWS). U.S. Air Force prisoner of war (POW) information was extracted from Report (S), SURVIAC-TR-92-001 WL-TR-92-3048, 

U.S. Air Force Surface-to-Air Engagements During Operation Desert 

Storm, USAF Air Warfare Center, USAFAWCITXM, Eglin Air Force Base, 

655 
Florida, January 1992. This report provided detailed accounts of USAF 

combat battle engagements. Also used was a USCENTCOM Joint Recovery 

Coordination Center (JRCC) Desert Storm Status Report. U.S. Navy and 

U.S. Marine Corp POW information was extracted from a Department of 

the Navy, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations report entitled “The 

United States Navy in ’Desert Shield’ ’Desert Storm’,” Washington, D.C., 

15 May 1991, Appendix A, Appendix F. U.S. Army POW data were 

taken from Robert F. Dorr’s book, Desert Storm Air War, Motorbooks 

International Publishers & Wholesalers, WI, 1991, p 1 16. 

The information in these tables provides a look at the scope and 

number of losses sustained by each U.S. Service. Comparison with the 

OSDPA data on the number KIA depicts the differences in reporting during 

the intensity of war versus its aftermath. During the war, a total of 76 

KIA were reported for all U.S. Services; however, that number increased 

to 134 in Oct 92. 

Notes: 

1. The U.S. Commander-in-Chief, Central Command (USCINCCENT) 

situation reports (SITREPS) for 4 - 6 Feb 91 contained errors in their “as 

of’ dates that were corrected. Following are sources for the personnel 

numbers for 3 - 6 Feb 91 : 

3 Feb 91: Extracted from USCINCCENT SITREP ZYUW 

RHIPAAA2174 0360045, 0421152 FEB 91 (S) 

4 Feb 91: Extracted from USCINCCENT SITREP ZYUW 

RHIPAAA2245 03701 11, 0521 15Z FEB 91 (S) 

5 Feb 91: Extracted from USCINCCENT SITREP ZYUW 

RHIPAAA2283 0372336,0621152 FEB 91 (S) 

6 Feb 91: Extracted from USCINCCENT SITREP ZYUW 

RHIPAAA2373 0390112, 0721152 FEB 91 (S) 

656 
Table 207 

Desert Storm Summary of U.S. Personnel Losses by Day 

(as of 1 March 1991) 

Date 

15-Jan-91 

16-Jan-91 

17-Jan-9 1 

18-Jan-91 

19-Jan-91 

20-Jan-91 

2 1 -Jew9 1 

22-Jan-91 

23-Jan-91 

25-Jan-9 1 

26-Jan-91 

27-Jan-9 I 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

30-Jan-91 

31 -Jnn-91 

I-Feb-91 

2-Feb-9 1 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-9 1 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-91 

7-Feb-9 I 

8-Feb-91 

9-Feb-9 I 

1 0- Fe b-9 1 

1 I-Feb-91 

12-Feb-91 

13-Feb-9 1 

14-Feb-9 I 

15-Feb-9 1 

16-Feb-9 1 

17-Feb-91 

18-Feb-91 

19-Feb-9 I 

20-Feb-9 I 

2 I-Feb-9 1 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-9 I 

26-Feb-9 1 

27-Feb-91 

28-Feb-91 

Total 

24-JUI-9 1 

KIA 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

I1 

0 

0 

1 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

1 

4 

0 

0 

0 

3 

31 

14 

7 

78 

WIA 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

2 

I 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

7 

7 

0 

2 

0 

2 

I1 

129 

5 

61 

243 

MIA 

0 

0 

5 

4 

4 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

16 

0 

0 

3 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

1 

1 

42 

DNBI 

13 

19 

41 

8 

25 

27 

61 

20 

31 

50 

20 

69 

7 

46 

17 

8 

47 

79 

20 

43 

50 

30 

50 

28 

22 

31 

22 

42 

28 

27 

21 

24 

20 

37 

25 

34 

41 

21 

36 

49 

49 

19 

39 

22 

39 

1,457 

Total 

13 

19 

48 

12 

29 

27 

62 

22 

31 

50 

20 

71 

7 

47 

17 

21 

63 

19 

23 

47 

52 

31 

50 

28 

22 

32 

22 

42 

28 

27 

23 

26 

20 

47 

' 25 

42 

49 

25 

38 

49 

51 

34 

199 

42 

108 

1,820 

Source: USCINCCENT SITREPs (S) 

657 
Date 

15-Jan-91 

16-Jan-9 1 

17-Jan-9 1 

18-Jan-9 1 

19-Jan-91 

20-Jan-9 1 

21 -Jan-91 

22-Jan-9 1 

23-Jan-9 1 

24-Jan-91 

25-Jan-91 

26-Jan-91 

27-Jan-91 

28-Jan-91 

29-Jan-91 

30-J an-9 1 

3 1 -Jan-9 1 

I-Feb-91 

2-Feb-91 

3-Feb-91 

4-Feb-91 

5-Feb-91 

6-Feb-91 

Table 208 

Desert Storm Post-Conflict Summary of 

U.S. Personnel Losses by Day 

(as of October 1992) 

KIA 

0 

0 

3 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

11 

0 

14 

0 

3 

0 

0 

1 

0 

'POW 

0 

0 

2 

2 

4 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

2 

0 

I 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Date 

7-Feb-91 

8-Feb-9 1 

9-Feb-9 1 

10-Feb-9 1 

I I-Feb-91 

12-Feb-91 

13-Feb-9 1 

14-Feb-91 

15-Feb-91 

16-Feb-91 

17-Feb-91 

18-Feb-9 1 

19-Feb-9 1 

20-Feb-91 

21-Feb-91 

22-Feb-91 

23-Feb-91 

24-Feb-91 

25-Feb-91 

26- Fe b-9 I 

27-Feb-91 

28-Feb-9 1 

Total 

KIA 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

2 

1 

0 

2 

0 

0 

5 

0 

0 

2 

3 

31 

21 

32 

1 

134 

'POW 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

4 

0 

21 

* All POWs were released after the wm 

Sources: I. Office of the Secretary of Defensflashington Headquarters Services (OSDNHS), 

Directorate for Information Operations & Repom: US. Active Duty Military Deaths, Alphabetical Index 

by Name, Operation Desert ShieldDesert Storm. 11s of October 1992 

in 'Desert Shield 'Desert Storm"', Washington, DC. 15 May 1991, Appendix A, Appendix F 

Engagements During Operation Desert Storm. USAF Air Warfare Center, USAFAWCITXM, Eglin Air 

Force Base. Florida, January 1992 

2. Department of the Navy, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. "The United States Navy 

3. Report (S). SURVIAC-TR-92-001 WL-TR-92-3048, U.S. Air Force Surface-to-Air 

4. USCENTCOM Joint Recovery Coordination Center (JRCC) Desert Storm Status Report 

5. Dorr, Robert F.. Deserr Sform Air War, Motorbooks International Publishers & 

Wholesalers, WI, 1991, p. 116. 

65 8 
U.S. Prisoners of War (POWS) During Desert Storm 

The following table lists the names and ranks by Service for U.S. 

POWS during Desert Storm. All POWS were returned to U.S. control in the 

aftermath of Desert Storm. This list was compiled from Operation Yellow Ribbon - Next Of Kin Travel Information in Contingency Support 

Staff files on Operation Yellow Ribbon - Repatriation of POW Mar, May 

91. 

659 
Table 209 

U.S. Personnel of War (POWs) During Desert Storm 

Service Last Name 

USAF Andrews 

Eberly 

Fox 

Griffith 

Roberts 

storr 

Sweet 

Tice 

USA 

USN 

USMC 

Cornum 

Dunlap 

Lockett 

Rathburn-Neal y 

Stnmaris 

Slade 

Wetzel 

Zaun 

Acree 

Berry man 

Hunter 

Sanborn 

Small 

First Name 

William F. 

David W. 

Jeffrey D. 

Thomas E. Jr. 

Harry M. 

Richard D. 

Robert J. 

Jeffrey S. 

Rhonda 

Troy 

David 

Melissa 

Daniel 

Lawrence R. 

Robert 

Jeffrey N. 

Cliff 

Michael C. 

GUY 

Russell 

Joseph 1. 

Rank 

Captain 

Colonel 

Lieutenant Colonel 

Major 

Captain 

Captain 

First Lieutenant 

Major 

Major 

Specialist 

Specinlist 

Specialist 

Staff Sargeant 

Lieutenant 

Lieutenant 

Lieutenant 

Lieutenant Colonel 

Captain 

Chief Warrant Officer Four 

Captain 

Major 

Source: Contingency Support Staff (CSS) Safe #2, CSS Folder t10, 

Operation Yellow Ribbon - Repatriation of POWs Mar, May 91, 

Operation Yellow Ribbon - Next Of Kin Travel Information 
Part I1 

Chronology 

of the 

Gulf War- 

Part I1 

Chronology 

of the 

Gulf War 

Task Force Chiefs 

Col. David Tretler 

Lt. Col. Daniel T. Kuehl 

Principal Authors 

Col. Emery M. Kiraly 

Lt. Col. Robert C. Owen 

Dr. Aron Pinker 

Principal Contributors 

2nd Lt. Johnna K. Adams 

SRA Robert Light 

Mr. Thomas G. Mahnken 

Contents 

Report Acknowledgements ............................ vii 

Introduction ....................................... ix 

Antecedents to the Conflict ............................. xi 

1 - Chronology of Desert Shield ...... .................. 1 

2 - Chronology of Desert Storm ....................... 155 

V 

Report Acknowledgements 

The chronology reflects contributions of many individuals devoting more than a year with the Gulf War Air Power Survey. Early on, Dr. 

Aron Pinker laid a massive foundation of statistical and narrative information upon which others could build. Mr. Tom Mahnken along with Col. 

Dave Tretler and Mr. Alan Heffernan advanced the document’s editorial 

process. Several other individuals left their mark during the final three 

months of effort to bring this document to maturity. Col. Emery Kiraly 

provided conceptual guidance and extracted several hundred valuable 

entries from situation and after-action reports. At the uSAF Historical 

Research Agency, Maxwell Am, Alabama, 2d Lt. Johnna Adams, Capt. 

Jeffrey Barger, and Senior Airman Robert Light drew many entries from 

several dozen heretofore uncataloged collections. Lieutenant Adams also 

served for two weeks in residence as researcher and writer for this project. Mr. Mac Lloyd, as the documents manager (archivist), provided 

time-saving research support; Ms. Kathy Glahe, as Team I secretary, kept 

the background administrative details in order. The authors further acknowledge the editing support of Ms. Mary Blake. 

vii 
Security Review 

The Gulf War Air Power Survey reports were 

submitted to the Department of Defense for policy 

and security review. In accordance with this review, certain information has been removed from 

the original text. These areas have been annotated 

as [DELETED]. 

... 

Vlll 
Introduction 

This chronology outlines many of the principal events of clear, 

direct, and tangible relevance to the planning and conduct of theater air 

operations during the 1990-1991 Gulf War. It begins in the months prior 

to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, on 2 August 1990, and ends with events 

immediately following the ceasefire on February 28, 1991. To enhance 

an understanding of contemporary perceptions of the pace and significance of these events, the most authoritative data and analysis available 

at the time were selected, with no post mortem analysis of their objectivity or accuracy. Further, while major national and international political 

events of the conflict were unquestionably relevant to air operations, they 

are covered in other sources and, thus, are enumerated only in the barest 

form. Once again, this chronology is not offered as a general data-pool 

of the conflict but rather as a tool for grasping the constituent elements 

of air war planning and operations at the theater and service component 

command levels (USENTCOM and USCENTAF). 

Entries have been categorized according to the following scheme: 

Background Events: Relevant domestic and international political events. 

Leaders: Assignments, movements, and activities of top 

U. S. military leaders. 

Scud War: Scud and anti-Scud operations. 

Intelligence: Contemporary reports of Iraqi military and 

political capabilities, actions and intentions. 

Air Order of Battle: Force summaries and key unit 

arrivals and movements in the theater. 

Ground Order of Battle: Force summaries and key 

arrivals and movements in the theater. 

Support Activities: Movements and mission activities of 

maintenance, civil engineer, communications, intelligence, logistics, weather, staff and other support organizations and systems. 

ix 
Medical: Movements and activities of USCENTAF and 

theater medical units and facilities. 

Civil Engineers: Movements, activities and reports of 

civil engineer units and organizations in support of air 

operations. 

Security: Movements, activities and reports of USCEWAF Security Police and other organizations providing 

ground security for air operations and bases. 

Logistics: Movements, activities and reports emanating 

from supply and transportation units and organizations 

(USENTCOMN4, USTRANSCOM, MAC, etc.) 

Planning: Planning criteria and actions in support of air 

operations. 

Air Operations: Flying training and combat operations 

events and statistics. 

Other Activities: Non-flying activities and operations of 

importance to air operations. 

No entry has been duplicated, though it is understood that many 

of them fit into more than one category. Each entry, except those categorized as Background Events, will have a full archival citation. Virtually 

all entries are drawn from documents held in the files gathered by the 

Gulf War Air Power Survey or the Air Force Historical Research Agency 

(AFHRA) at Maxwell AFB, Alabama. By mid-1993, the GWAPS files 

should be incorporated into the AFHRA files, and thus will be accessible 

under AFHRA file or IRIS microfilm numbers, cross-referenced with the 

GWAPS series. The remaining entries are drawn, in a few cases, from 

files held at the U.S. Army Center for Military History (CMH) or the U.S. 

Navy Historical Research Center (HRC), and the remainder from appropriate secondary and tertiary sources. The research staffs at both Centers 

also provided support for GWAPS researchers. 

X 
The reference “day” for the chronology is based on Greenwich 

Mean Time, known in the U.S. military as “Zulu” or “Z” time. Key local 

time conversions are derived in the following manner: Eastern Standard 

or Daylight Savings Time (Z - 5 or Z - 6 hours) and Saudi Arabian as (Z 

+ 3 hours). Thus, if an event occurred at 1700L (Local) time in Riyadh, 

it usually is reported in this chronology as having occurred at 14002. 

In a related matter, U.S. military messages are cited in this chronology by their distinguishing date-time group (DTG). Normally appearing at the head of all U.S. military messages, a DTG indicates the time 

of initial transmission. Thus, a DTG of 032100 Nov 90 indicates that a 

message was transmitted on 3 November, 1990, at 2100 hours. 

Antecedents to the Conflict 

Iraq emerged from its eight-year war against Iran in 1988 in 

possession of the fourth largest military system in the world. Equipped 

with modem aircraft, armored forces, ballistic missiles, an arsenal of 

chemical and biological weapons, and a nascent nuclear weapons program, Iraq’s military system was a powerful threat to its regional neighbors and, thus, to interests outside the Middle East. 

By the fall of 1989, when it was clear that events in Eastern 

Europe and the Soviet Union had attenuated Soviet global military capabilities, DOD contingency planning for the USCENTCOM area of responsibility had shifted from countering a Soviet incursion through Iran, to 

defending the Arabian peninsula from the regional threat of Iraqi expansionism. Accordingly, in February 1990, USCINCCENT asked the U.S. 

Army Concepts Analysis Agency to conduct War Game Persian Tiger to 

test OPlan 1002-88, the existing blueprint for countering an Iraqi attack 

by a coalition of Kuwait, Saudi and U.S. forces. At the conclusion of 

Persian Tiger, the Agency reported that U.S. forces would arrive too late 

to influence combat and thus fail to restore the territorial integrity of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia and that Iraqi forces would quickly advance 

through open Kuwaiti territory and into central Saudi Arabia. (U.S. Army 

Concepts Analysis Agency, Strategy and Plans Directorate, “Wargame 

Persian Tiger 89,” CAA-SR-90-5 (S/NF), August 1990, GWAPS NA-80) 

Faced by these sobering conclusions, USCINCENT continued to develop 

a new Concept Outline Plan for the defense of the Arabian Peninsula 

against an Iraqi assault. 

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Chronology of Desert Shield 

16 April 1990 

Planning: Outline Plan of USCINCCENT OPLAN 1002-90 proposes a threephase defense: Deterrence; Counterair, Interdiction and Defensive 

Operations; and Counteroffensive Campaign of friendly Arabian 

Peninsula states and critical oil supplies, in the event of major Iraqi attack 

into Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Charged to direct theater air operations, 

as the Joint Force Air Component Commander (JFACC), COMUSCENTAF’S 

responsibilities include “planning, coordination, allocation, and tasking 

based on USCINCCENT apportionment decisions.” Tactical and strategic 

air forces contributed by other commands and USCENTCOM Components 

will “remain under the command of their respective commanders.” The 

plan goes on to say that the JFACC’S responsibility to make apportionment 

recommendations “does not preclude the forwarding of apportionment 

recommendations by any component commander directly to 

USCINCCENT.” (USCINCCENT OPLAN 1002-90 Outline Plan (S/NF), 16 Apr 

90, GWAPS, CHC-13, pp 21-24) 

April 1990 

Planning: COMUSCENTAF, General Homer, briefs USCINCCENT, General 

Schwarzkopf on a three-phase air plan in support of OPLAN 1002. Phase 

One (deterrence) emphasizes providing an immediate air defense 

capability, while building up the overall capabilities needed to fight 

immediately, if required. The next two phases (delayiattrition and 

counteroffensive) provided for air attacks on targets like airfields, transportation chokepoints, chemical weapons storage and production sites and 

delivery means (Scud missiles) and, if the Iraqis did use chemical weapons, key refineries, power plants, and the Baghdad nuclear center. (Briefing (s) Gen Homer to Gen Schwarzkopf, subj: OPLAN 1002, Apr 90, 

GWAPS, NA-256) 
25 April 1990 

Planning: CENTCOM J-2 initiates an “Iraq Regional Warning Problem” 

to increase the priority of intelligence collection against Iraq. 

(Headquarters United States Central Command, “After Action Report” (s), 

15 Jul 91, GWAPS, NA-9, p 2) 

14 May 1990 

Planning: Summarizing the HQ Air Force review of USCINCCENT OPLAN 

1002-90, the Deputy Director for Wafighting (XOXW, Col John Warden) 

deems it “ . . . [will be] harmful to the best interests of the Air Force and 

will reduce the combat capability of the joint force as a whole. 

Specifically those sections concerning the duties and authority of the 

JFACC and some tasks assigned to ground commanders need to be 

revised.” (AF/XOXW ltr, 14 May 90, GWAPS, CHC 9, 9-6) 

21 May 1990 

Planning: In estimating the developing security environment in the 

Persian Gulf region, USCENTCOM recognizes that Iraq is heavily armed 

and has economic and territorial grievances with Kuwait, but it assess that 

“Iraq is not expected to use military force to attack Kuwait or Saudi 

Arabia to seize disputed territory or resolve a dispute over oil policy.” 

(Report (S), USCENTCOM, “Security Environment 2000: A CENTCOM 

View,” 21 May 90, pp 111-2 - 111-5, GWAPS, CIM-87) 

25 June 1990 

Support Activities: The commander of the 4440th Support Squadron, 

also known as the Elf One Coordination Team, welcomes arriving 

augmenters to the only USAF support organization (1 1 personnel) at 

Riyadh Air Base. (Ltr, EOCT‘/CC to all Augmenters, subj: Welcome, 

25 Jun 90, in 4409 OSW, Riyadh Air Base Master Chronology, IRIS 

00887752/K-WG-4409-SU-RE) 

9 July - 27 July 1990 

Planning: The Naval War College’s annual Global War Game includes 

an Iraqi attack and occupation of Kuwait and Saudi Arabian as one of its 

exercise scenarios. One participant, role-playing as the Executive 

Secretary of the National Security Council, recommends an aerial 

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counteroffensive against Iraqi “heartland-high value targets” (i.e. important government, industrial, and military targets) as one option for the 

“President” to consider (Naval War College Center for Naval Warfare 

Studies, Global War Game 90, Section 111, Part I, World 1 Crisis Development (working papers) (SINF), GWAPS, NA-380) 

12 July 1990 

Background Events: A meeting is held at the White House to consider 

a United Arab Emirates (UAE) request that the USAF deploy two KC-135 

tankers to support the UAE Air Force. 

17 July 1990 

Background Events: Saddam Hussein angrily and publicly threatens 

Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates with war for exceeding OPEC 

production quotas and driving down the price of oil. 

Ground Order of Battle: In response to Iraqi threats, Kuwait places its 

armed forces on full alert and deploys forces in preparation for defending 

Kuwait City. (Headquarters United States Central Command, “After 

Action Report” (s), 15 Jul 91, GWAPS, NA-9, p 127) 

18 July 1990 

Intelligence: USCENTCOM issues a Worldwide Warning Indicator 

Monitoring System (WWIMS) status change to DOD intelligence warning 

community and to its own subordinate commands concerning the Iraqi 

propaganda and diplomatic campaign against Kuwait and the U.S. 

(CENTCOM J-s After Action Report and Supporting Documents, 5 Mar 91 

(SINF), GWAPS, N~-259, p 2) 

Planning: To provide timely guidance for Exercise INTERNAL LOOK 90, 

USCINCCENT issues the second draft of OPLAN 1002-90. His objective is 

to incorporate lessons learned from the exercise into a subsequent draft, 

expected in October, which would then allow preparation of a draft TimePhased Force Deployment Plan (TPFDD) in time for the Phase I TPFDD 

conference scheduled for October-November 1990. (USClNCCENT OPLAN 

1002-90 (Second Draft) (SINF), 18 Jul 90, GWAPS, NA-41, cover letter) 

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19 July 1990 

Intelligence: USCENTCOM receives the first intelligence reports of 

movement of two Iraqi divisions into deployment areas near the Kuwaiti 

border. (CENTCOM J-5 After Action Report and Supporting Documents, 

5 Mar 91,(S/NF) GWAPS, NA-259, p 2) 

21 July 1990 

Intelligence: Intelligence reports an Iraqi armor division has moved just 

north of Kuwait and other reports confirm that approximately 3,000 

military vehicles were on the road from Baghdad to deployment areas 

north of Kuwait. (CENTCOM J-5 After Action Report and Supporting 

Documents, 5 Mar 91, (SMF) GWAPS, NA-259, p 2) 

23 - 28 July 1990 

Planning: Anticipating an attack by Iraqi forces of some 300,000 troops 

and 640 combat aircraft, CENTCOM command post exercise INTERNAL 

LOOK 90 focuses on key periods of draft OPLAN 1002-90. (Headquarters 

United States Central Command, “After Action Report” (s), 15 Jul 91, 

GWAPS, NA-9, p 33; Schwarzkopf, H. Norman, It Doesn’t Take a Hero 

(New York: Bantam Books, 1992) p 291) 

23 July 1990 

Intelligence: DIA starts twice-daily production of Defense Special 

Assessments on the developing situation. A11 intelligence agencies provide 

detailed reporting on the Iraqi buildup and issue warnings of possible Iraqi 

military action against Kuwait. (SECDEF, Conduct of the Persian Gulf 

War, Final Report to Congress (u), Apr 92, GWAPS NA-252, p 334) 

The DIA estimates that Iraqi logistic weaknesses, and possession of a 

bare 2:l advantage in tank strength on the Kuwait border, reduce the 

likelihood of immediate military action. (Brfg (SMF), CJCS Morning 

Briefing (u), 23 Jul 90) 

Air Operations: In an operation code-named IVORY JUSTICE, two USAF 

KC-135s deploy to A1 Dahfra Airport, in response to a United Arab 

Emirates request for air refueling training for its air defense aircraft. 

(Headquarters United States Central Command, “After Action Report” (S), 

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15 Jul91, GWAPS, NA-9, pp 2-3; Msg (s), uSCINCEUR, (s) Deployment Order 

for Exercise IVORY JUSTICE, 23051 IZ Jul 90, IRIS 881127, reel 23599) 

25 July 1990 

Background Events: Kuwait mobilizes its 20,000-man armed forces. 

26 July 1990 

Intelligence: Iraq is assessed as having 120,000 combat troops in 

southeastern Iraq deployment areas. (CENTCOM J-5 After Action Report 

and Supporting Documents, 5 Mar 91, (S/NF) GWAPS, NA-259, p 3) 

31 July 1990 

Intelligence: USCENTCOM 1-2 informs USCINCCENT of movement by Iraqi 

Republican Guard heavy units from tactical assembly areas to attack 

positions against Kuwait. (Headquarters United States Central Command, 

“After Action Report” (S/NF), 15 Jul 91, GWAPS, NA-9, p 3) 

CENTCOM notifies Washington that war between Iraq and Kuwait 

appeared imminent. The Defense Intelligence Agency concurs with this 

estimate. (Schwarzkopf, H. Norman, Ir Doesn ’t Take a Hero (New York: 

Bantam Books, 1992) p 295) 

1 August 1990 

Leaders: Briefing the Secretary of Defense and Joint Chiefs of Staff on 

military options, USCINCCENT assesses that an Iraqi attack on Kuwait is 

a certainty, but it would stop just past the 30th parallel, taking Kuwait’s 

part of the Rumaila oil field and Bubiyan Island. He also presents a 

detailed plan for air and sea strikes which included vulnerable, high-value 

targets, such as military headquarters, power plants, and factories. 

(Schwarzkopf, H. Norman, It Doesn’t Take a Hero (New York: Bantam 

Books, 1992) p 294) 

Intelligence: CIA, DIA, and CENTCOM issue warnings that attack of 

Kuwait was likely, if not imminent. (CENTCOM 1-5 After Action Report 

and Supporting Documents, 5 Mar 91 (S/NF), GWAPS, NA-259, p 3) 

(SECDEF, Conduct of the Persian Gulf War, Final Report to Congress (u), 

Apt 92, GWAPS NA-252, p 334) 

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2 August 1990 

Background Events: At 03002 three Iraqi Republican Guard Divisions 

cross the Kuwaiti border and begin converging on the capital, Kuwait 

City. The main objectives of the assault-the Kuwait Army’s positions 

around A1 Jahra and the governmental buildings in Kuwait City-are 

secured within five hours. Kuwaiti troops within the city are driven out, 

but continue to fight as they retreat to the south. The Emir and the 

Crown Prince of Kuwait escape to Saudi Arabia. Iraq captures the 

Kuwaiti naval force of eight guided missile patrol boats equipped with 

Exocet antiship missiles. 

President Bush signs Executive Orders 12722 and 12723 which freeze 

Iraqi assets and ban imports from Iraq. In addition, all US. Departments 

and Agencies are instructed not to provide any form of assistance to Iraq, 

including, but not limited to, financial assistance, loan guarantees, and 

export licenses. At an afternoon Presidential press conference in Aspen, 

Colorado, President Bush condemns the invasion and calls for “the 

immediate and unconditional withdrawal of Iraqi forces . . . [and] we’re 

not ruling any options in, but we’re not ruling any options out.’’ 

The UN adopts Security Council resolution 660 condemning the 

invasion of Kuwait and demanding Iraqi unconditional withdrawal. (Msg 

SECSTATE to All Diplomatic and Consular posts, subj: UN Security 

Council Resolutions on Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait, 1219162 Aug 90, 

GWAPS, CSS safe #7, CATLO folder #22) 

Leaders: At a 14002 (OSOOL) meeting of the National Security Council 

at the White House, USCINCCENT presents military options for 

demonstrating US resolve in the crisis and, if necessary, punishing Iraq 

for the invasion of Kuwait. The President expresses his conviction that 

a further Iraqi attack on Saudi Arabia would be cause for war. 

(Schwarzkopf, H. Norman, It Doesn’t Take a Hero (New York: Bantam 

Books, 1992) p 298) 

Air Order of Battle: CJCS issues a Warning Order alerting CENTCOM, 

TAC, MAC, and SAC to prepare to deploy forces, and a Partial Deployment 

Order to the United States Navy. MAJCOMS activate their Crisis Action 

Teams (CAT). (Headquarters United States Central Command, “After 

Action Report” (S/NF), 15 Jul 91, GWAPS, NA-9, p 3) 

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Planning: USCENTCOM activates its’ CAT and begins to develop courses 

of action and examine alternative force levels to respond to the crisis. In 

general, response options range from execution of specialized contingency 

support options to execution of the final draft of OPLAN 1002-90. 

(Headquarters United States Central Command, “After Action Report” 

(S/NF), 15 Jul 91, GWAPS, NA-9, p 4) 

At 08022 The National Military Command Center orders the uSS 

Independence Carrier Battle Group to deploy to the North Arabian Sea, 

and also directs the USAF to deploy two KC-10s to Diego Garcia. 

(Memorandum from XOXJ to XO and CSAF, subj: Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait, 

2 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS safe #7, CATLO folder #25) 

Air Operations: Kuwaiti A-4s and F-1s fly attack and air defense 

missions against Iraqi forces. The Kuwaiti Air Force (KAF) claims thirtysix Iraqi helicopters and two Iraqi fighters shot down and numerous 

armored vehicles destroyed. Around 12002 the Iraqis enter Kuwait 

international airport and fifteen KAF F-1 fighters retreat from Ali A1 Salem 

Air Base to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain at 14452. (Intvw (s), Col Emery 

Kiraly with Col Saber Al-Suwaidan, 13 Jul 92, GWAPS,377; Msg (s), JCS 

to OCSA, subj: Status of Kuwaiti Military Aircraft, Arms and Ammunition 

Subsequent to Iraqi invasion, 2315112 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS safe #7, 

CATLO folder # 16) 

3 August 1990 

Background Events: Even as Baghdad announces it will begin to 

withdraw troops on Sunday, 5 August, the Defense Department reports 

that Iraq has deployed armored brigades close to the Saudi border and 

poured reinforcements into Kuwait, heightening concerns about a possible 

Iraqi attack on Saudi Arabia. President Bush issues a Declaration of a 

National Emergency before Congress, while several congressman call on 

him to “draw a line in the sand”. 

Planning: In Washington, COMUSCENTAF briefs USCINCCENT on courses 

of action and OPLAN 1002-90 - concentrating on questions about numbers 

and basing of aircraft. (“Project Air Force Desert Shield 

Assessment,” (S) Vol. I1 draft, WD-5270A-AF. Santa Monica: The RAND 

Corp, Mar 91, GWAPS, NA-25) 

Air Operations: Two KC-10 and one KC-135R deploy from Hickam 

and Andersen AFB to Diego Garcia and a second KC-135R remains in 

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place at Diego Garcia. (Msg (U), SAC to USCINCCENT, “Tanker 

Deployment to Diego Garcia ”, 0303502 Aug 90, GWAPS, NA-86) 

4 August 1990 

Leaders: At Camp David, the President and much of the National 

Security Council hear USCINCCENT and COMUSCENTAF briefings on 

military options. COMUSCENTAF briefs that US aircraft flying from Saudi 

bases and from aircraft carriers in the Persian Gulf and Red Sea could 

establish air superiority within a period of days. After hearing 

USCINCCENT’S report that he would need at least 100,G30 troops to begin 

offensive operations 120 days after their arrival in theater, the President 

orders him to prepare for military activity and to activate OPLAN 1002-90 

upon receipt of a host nation request for assistance. (Memo, Col Douglas 

C. Roach, USAF, Dep Asst Dir for Joint and NSC Matters, HQ USAF/DCS 

Plans and Operations, Camp David Discussions Re: Iraq, Saturday, 4 Aug 

90; Headquarters United States Central Command, “After Action Report” 

(S), 15 Jul 91, GWAPS, NA-9, p 4; Schwarzkopf, H. Norman, It Doesn’t 

Take a Hero (New York: Bantam Books, 1992), pp 299-301) 

Air Operations: The Kuwaiti Air Force evacuate nineteen A-4Q aircraft 

from A1 Jaber Air Base to Dhahran Air Base, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain 

International Air Port, Bahrain. (Intvw (S), Col Emery Kiraly with Col 

Saber Al-Suwaidan, 13 Jul 92, GWAPS, 377; Msg (S), JCS to OCSA, subj: 

Status of Kuwaiti Military Aircraft, Arms and Ammunition Subsequent to 

Iraqi invasion, 23151 1Z Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS safe #7, CATLO folder #16) 

5 August 1990 

Air Order of Battle: The USS Independence is within range in the North 

Arabian Sea to launch air strikes against Iraqi forces, if necessary. 

(Association of Naval Aviation, The Shield and the Storm: Naval and 

Marine Corps Aviation in the Gulf War: GWAPS, NA-50, p 1, also GWAPS, 

NA-9, p 49) 

6 August 1990 

Background Events: United Nations Resolution 66 1 calls for restoration 

of Kuwaiti sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, and for an 

imbargo on Iraq. (Msg (U), SECSTATE to All Diplomatic and Consular 

posts, subj: UN Security Council Resolutions on Iraqi Invasion of 

Kuwait, 1219162 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS safe #7, CATLO folder #22) 

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The State Department expresses US goals in the Gulf Crisis as 

(1) Iraq’s immediate and unconditional withdrawal from Kuwait, 

(2) restoring power to a legitimate Kuwaiti government, (3) ensuring the 

safety of American nationals in the region, and (4) ensuring the free 

navigation and flow of oil from the Gulf Region. (Washington Post, 

7 August 1990, p Al) 

Leaders: The Secretary of Defense, USCINCCENT, USCENTCOM 5-4 and J5, and the USARCENT and USCENTAF commanders arrive in Jeddah, Saudi 

Arabia to seek King Fahd’s agreement on deploying US forces to defend 

Saudi Arabia. When the King grants permission for the operation, the 

Secretary and USCINCCENT return to the US to influence the prioritization 

and deployment of forces. COMUSCENTAF is designated Commander, 

UsCENTCOM Forward and remains in Saudi Arabia to coordinate 

additional regional access and monitor the reception of US forces. 

(Headquarters United States Central Command, “After Action Report” 

(S/NF), 15 Jul 91, GWAPS, NA-9, p 4; Schwarzkopf, H. Norman, It Doesn’t 

Take a Hero (New York: Bantam Books, 1992), p 306) 

Planning: Planning for the USCENTAF quick reaction module ceases and 

the draft USCINCCENT OPLAN 1002-90 becomes the baseline for 

deployment planning. (Executive Summary of Iraq and Kuwait Conflict, 

LTC Chabot, AF Ops Center, 6 Aug 90, GWAPS, CHSH 29-145) 

Air Operations: SAC tankers are operating from A1 Dhafra, Lajes, 

Moron, Zarbgoza, Mildenhall, Andersen, and Diego Garcia in support of 

air movements to the Gulf region. (Msg (S), CINCSAC to JCS, subj: Sitrep 

0906262 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS safe #7, CATLO folder #15) 

Air National Guard KC-135 tankers deploy out of the continental US 

to support deployments. (Rpt, NGBIRD, Air National Guard Desert 

ShieldDesert Storm Lessons Learned, 7 Jan 92, p A-4) 

7 August 1990 

C-Day 

[C-Day is the day a deployment begins-Joint Pub 1-02] 

Background Events: President Bush orders deployment of U. S. Forces 

to Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, Iraq takes several hundred Westerners from 

Kuwaiti hotels and transports them by bus to Iraq. There are reportedly 

3,800 Americans in Kuwait, but the State Department says it is 

“premature” to characterize them as hostages. Finally, in meeting with 

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Secretary of Defense Cheney, Egyptian President Mubarak commits 

Egyptian forces to the defense of Saudi Arabia and grants permission for 

the uss Eisenhower carrier battle group to transit the Suez. 

At 00502, CJCS, issues deployment orders for [initial forces to 

respond to] Southwest Asia military operations. Designated forces 

include the ready brigade of the 82nd Airborne Division, Maritime 

Prepositioning Squadrons (MPS) from Guam and Diego Garcia, the 

Eisenhower carrier battle group, the USS Wisconsin battleship, 2 F-15 

squadrons, sufficient E-3 AWACS aircraft to maintain one 24-hour CAP, 

and air refueling assets as required. Permission is granted to activate 

Stage I of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet, if required. C-day/L-hour is 

designated as soon as possible. (Msg (U) CJCS, Southwest Asia (SWA) 

Military Operations, 0700502 Aug 90, GWAPS, NA-86) 

Air Order of Battle: At 13052, USCINCCENT initiates deployment of 

forces directing USCENTAF to establish forward headquarters at Riyadh, as 

soon as possible. Additionally, he specifies that, when directed by him, 

COMUSCENTAF will be dual-hatted as COMUSCENTAF FWD and 

COMUSCENTCOM FWD. Beddown for the F-15s is designated as Dhahran and 

for the AWACS as Riyadh. (Msg (U), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Southwest 

Asia (SWA) Military Operations, 0713052 Aug 90, GWAPS, NA-86) 

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff issues several deployment 

orders for air units. (1) 14302: one U-2R Senior Span electronic 

intelligence, one U-2R SY ERS electro-optical reconnaissance system, and 

three RC-I 35 (Burning Wind) aircraft to [DELETED] as soon as possible. 

(2) 14352: retain former Ivory Justice KC-1 35 aircraft in the United Arab 

Emirates. (3) 21532: additional forces to flow into the area of operations 

over the next nine days. These include a Special Operations Squadron 

(four MC-130, four HC-130, eight MH-53). four C-I30 airlift squadrons, 

an F-15E squadron, six F-16 squadrons, one Control and Reporting 

Center and Forward Air Control Post, a Tactical Air Control Center, and 

three E-3 aircraft, and air refueling support, as required. C-day/L-Hour 

is designated as 0900012 August 1990. (Msgs (U), CJCS to USCINCCENT, 

subj: Southwest Asia (SWA) Military Operations, 0714302,0714352, and 

0721532 Aug 90, GWAPS, NA-86) 

At 14002, USS Independence (CV-62) arrives on station in Gulf of 

Oman and is ready for strike operations. USS Eisenhower (CVN-69) is 

approaching the Suez Canal en route to the Red Sea. (Executive 

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Summary of Current Events (U), LTC Chabot, AF Ops Center, 7 Aug 90, 

GWAPS, 29- 144) 

The 71st TFS, Langley AFB, Virginia, launches 24 F-15~ enroute to 

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. (Msg (S), HQ TAUBSD to HQ/USAF, subj: Sitrep 

0901262 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #23) 

Support Activities: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff messages also 

direct deployment of the following support forces: 14352: E-2C downlink 

equipment, 21 5 1 2: four DIA National Military Intelligence Support Teams 

and, at 21 522: contingency communications equipment. (Msgs (S), CJCS 

to USCINCCENT, subj: Southwest Asia (SWA) Military Operations, 

O714352,072151Z,O72152Z Aug 90, GWAPS, NA-86) 

(NMIST) to Support USCENTAF, USNAVCENT, USARCENT, and USCENTCOM 

Logistics: Eight Fast Sealift Ships (FsS) are activated at 23592. (Msg (S), 

USClNCTRANSlCAT to JCS, subj: Sitrep 0906402 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #76) 

Meanwhile, USClNCCENT requests the release of 239 prepositioned 

vehicles located in Bahrain and Oman. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to 

CHUSTMTM, subj: Clearance to receive vehicles, 0717352 Aug 90, GWAPS, 

CSS safe #7, CATLO folder #15) 

Planning: At lOOOZ JCS activates the JCS Crisis Action Team. (Msg (s), 

JCS to SECDEF, subj: Crisis Action Team Activation, 0709122 Aug 90, 

GWAPS, CSS safe #7, CATLO folder #15) 

Members of the HQ USAF Deputy Director for Warfighting 

(AFIXOXW) staff gather, in what used to be the “Checkmate” Division in 

the basement of the Pentagon, to build a concept plan for a strategic air 

campaign against Iraqi centers of gravity defined as leadership, 

infrastructure, key production, population (psychological operations), and 

fielded forces. (Harvey Notes (S), 7 Aug 90, GWAPS, CHP 9-1) 

8 August 1990 

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Background Events: President Bush announces U. S. deployments to 

“defensive positions” and reiterates the four policy objectives announced 

by the State Department on 6 August. The ongoing operation is 

designated Desert Shield. 

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Great Britain commits itself to the defense of Saudi Arabia, and 

Secretary of State Baker offers Turkey increased military and intelligence 

cooperation, in return for access to Turkish bases by Desert Shield air 

forces. 

Leaders: uSCINCCENT, having returned from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and 

Morocco, recommends to the Joint Staff that the ongoing operations be 

called “Peninsula Shield.” That code-name is rejected, in favor of 

“Desert Shield,” which was put forward by the CENTCOM staff. 

(Schwarzkopf, H. Norman, It Doesn’t Take a Hero (New York: Bantam 

Books, 1992) p 310) 

Air Order of Battle: At 03302, USCINCCENT decreases the number of 

F-16 squadrons requested by CJCS message 0721532 Aug 90 from six to 

four, while simultaneously adding the following forces to the request: five 

B-52~. one F-117 and one F-4G Wild Weasel squadrons; four A-10 

squadrons and six EC-130 Airborne Command, Control and 

Communications (ABCCC) aircraft; one F-15C squadron and an additional 

RC-135; four more C-130 Tactical Airlift Squadrons; one EF-111F 

squadron; five EC- 130 Compass Call aircraft, one AC-130 squadron, and 

one B-52 squadron; one Special Ops Squadron; and (on call) one F-111D 

squadron. (Msg (u), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Follow-on Forces Additions 

(u), 0803302 Aug 90, GWAPS, NA-86) 

12502, uSCINCCENT initiates deployment of selected follow-on-forces 

with beddowns designated as follows: F-15Es - Seeb, Oman; tactical 

airlift squadrons - Masirah and Thumrait, Oman and Abu Dhabi, UAE; F16s - Sharjah, UAE; Special ops squadron - Riyadh. C-day/L-Hour is 

designated as 7 Aug/l7002. (Msg (U), USCINCCENT, Deploy Order, 

0812502 Aug 90, GWAPS, NA-86) 

17332, CJCS amends his C+5 force requirements by adding a second 

F-4G squadron, deleting the Forward Air Control Post and three AWACS, 

and reducing his F-16 squadron closures from 4 to 2. He also designates 

C-day/L-hour as 0717002 Aug 90, superseding the date and hour 

established on 7 Aug as 0900012 Aug 90. (Msg (U) CJCS, Deployment 

of Follow-on Forces, 0817332 Aug 90, GWAPS, NA-86) 

13002, the last of twenty-three (one diverted enroute) USAF F-15Cs 

and accompanying KC-10 tankers arrive at Dhahran and immediately 

begin to augment Royal Saudi Air Force air defense alert and combat air 

patrol operations. Five E-3A AWACS aircraft arrive at Riyadh AB and 

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begin flying missions within 24 hours. Six C-141s and one C-5 depart 

Robins AFB with initial communications gear. (HQ TAC BSD Sitrep, 

0901262 Aug 90 (S), GWAPS, CSS #23) 

Support Activities: 15202, CJCS issues a deployment order for a Joint 

Communications Support Element (JCSE) to provide contingency 

communications. (Msg (U), CJCS to JCSE, subj: Deployment Order 

0815202 Aug 90, GWAPS, NA-86.) 

Six C-141s and one C-5 depart Robins AFB with initial 

communications gear. (HQ TAC BSD Sitrep, 0901 262 Aug 90 (S), GWAPS, 

css #23) 

Planning: At 19302 (1330L) in the Pentagon, Colonel Warden 

(AF/xOXw) briefs the Air Force Vice Chief of Staff, General Mike Loh, 

on the concept he and his staff have developed for bombing strategic 

centers of gravity in Iraq. Code named INSTANT THUNDER, Warden’s 

target priorities include: strategic air defenses, strategic offensive forces, 

Saddam Hussein’s regime (leadership), command and control, electricity, 

refined oil for Iraqi consumption, railroads, and highways. Warden is 

told to proceed with planning and be ready to brief Gen Schwarzkopf on 

10 Aug. (Harvey notes (U), 8 Aug 90, GWAPS, CHP #lo, and Bifg (S/NF), 

AF/XOXW, Iraqi Air Campaign, 8 Aug 90). 

Air Operations: USCINCTRANS reports that strategic lift remains capable 

of moving early requirements faster than they can be generated. MAC 

operations at Langley AFB, in support of deployments of two Langley AFB 

F-15 squadrons, and at Tinker AFB, in support of the movement of the 

TAC Command Support Element, were delayed by slow cargo generation. 

(Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to JCS, subj: USCINCTRANS Sitrep, 0906402 Aug 

90, GWAPS, CSS #76) 

Furthermore, initial phases of the deployment planning is being done 

manually while the Services, CENTCOM, and TRANSCOM construct a timephased force deployment data (TPFDD) list since numerous factors prevent 

the use of JOPES (Joint Operations, Planning and Execution System) 

(SECDEF, Conduct of the Persian Gulf War, Final Report to Congress (u), 

Apr 92, GWAPS NA-252, p 372) 

Exercise Ivory Justice is terminated and the two participating KC135s are directed to remain at A1 Dhafra. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to HQ 

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SAC, subj:, Termination Of Ivory Justice, 0802072 Aug 90, GWAPS, css 

safe #7, CATLO folder #15) 

Desert Shield Begins 

9 August 1990 

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Background: The UN Security Council condemns Iraq’s annexation of 

Kuwait as illegal, null and void. (Msg (U), SECSTATE to All Diplomatic and 

Consular posts, subj: UN Security Council Resolutions on Iraqi Invasion 

of Kuwait, 1219162 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS safe #7, CATLO folder #22) 

The British government decides to send two RAF squadrons (one F-3 

ADV Tornado and one Jaguar) to Bahrain and increase its naval presence 

in the eastern Mediterranean. (Msg (S), USDAO London to DIA, subj: 

British Military Support for the Persian Gulf Area, 0913472 Aug 90, 

GWAPS, CSS safe #7, CATLO folder #22) 

Leaders: USCENTAF (FWD) headquarters arrives at Riyadh at 08302. 

Major General Olson is acting COMUSCENTAF (FWD), since Lieutenant 

General Homer is the acting COMUSCENTCOM (FWD). (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1006502 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Rear Admiral G.A. Sharp, USCINCCENT~CJ-5, arrives at Riyadh and 

is designated COMUSNAVCENT FWD. (Msg (S), COMUSNAVCENT to CNO, 

subj: Activation of Plain Language Address (PLA) and Associated Routing 

Indicator (RI) for COMUSNAVCENT FWD, 9 Aug 1990, NHC, 91719, CNODCNO Briefer Files; GWAPS, NA-524 [notes only]) 

Intelligence: Additional Iraqi air defense assets, including SA-2 sites at 

Al Jahra and Al Jaber air bases and a ZSU 23-4 at Al Jaber, indicates that 

the Iraqis are constructing an integrated air defense network. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1006502 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Support Activities: Air Force Global Weather Central, located at 

Omaha, Nebraska, issues the first Operation Desert Shield products - 

theater-tailored horizontal weather depictions, satellite discussions, and 

enroute and in-theater winds and weather hazards. (Air Weather Service, 

“Air Weather Service Contribution to Winning the War-The Value of 

Weather Support: Operation Desert Shieldstorm Report 1,” 23 May 91, 

pp 4, 87, GWAPS, NA-531) 

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Air Order of Battle: USCINCCENT designates the “beddown” bases for 

his F-4G and F-I17 squadrons as Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Seeb, 

Oman, respectively. (Msg (U) CINCCENT, Southwest Asia (SWA) Military 

Operations, 0903552 Aug 90, GWAPS, NA-86) 

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff issues further deployment 

orders for follow-on air units through C+30. These forces include: one 

AC-130 squadron, one MC-130 squadron, one MH-60 squadron, nine B52s, fourteen B-52s, twenty-four F-16, seventy-two A-10, six EC-I30 

ABCCC, one Air Support Operations Center (ASOC), twenty-four F-1 5C, 

one RC-135, forty-eight F-16, twenty-four A-10, six EF-I 11, five EC-I30 

Compass Call, eighteen F-I1 ID on order, and four tactical airlift 

squadrons. (Msg (S), CJCS to USCINCCENT, subj: Deployment Order for 

Follow-on Forces, 091 3452 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS safe #5 folder #115) 

Ground Order of Battle: ARCENT ADVON arrives in Riyadh and 

Command elements of XVHI Airborne Corps and 82nd Airborne Division 

begin arriving at Dhahran. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 

1006502 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Support Activities: HQ USAF convenes its’ Contingency Support staff 

(CSS). (Msg (S), AFOC to AIG 10454, subj: JOPREP JIFFY, 091 I302 Aug 90, 

GWAPS, CSS safe #2, folder #24) 

Logistics: Confusion over valid movement requirements continues to 

have an adverse impact upon the air lift flow to Southwest Asia. A 

request for Air Force Reserve volunteer aeromedical evacuation crews 

met with limited success. Requirements identified to date do not warrant 

activation of Stage I of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet. (Msg (s), 

USCINCTRANS to JCS, subj: USCINmRANS Sitrep, 0906402 Aug 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #76) 

Planning: CENTAF (Rear) forwards 48 targets to HQ USAF Checkmate 

planners, raising total targets thus far identified for an air campaign to 70. 

(Harvey notes (U), 9 Aug 90, GWAPS, CHP #lo) 

The Joint Staff advises USCENTCOM to expect the British to deploy 

twelve Tornado, twelve Jaguar and three Nimrod aircraft to the AOR, with 

advanced parties to begin arriving on 10 August. (NHC, 91719, CNODCNO Briefer Files; GWAPS, NA-524 [notes only]) 

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Air Operations: US and Saudi AWACS split time to maintain 24 hour a 

day orbits. Saudis provide 24 hour fighter CAP. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT 

to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1006502 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

The first of four (by 19 Aug) SAC RC-135 Rivet Joint aircraft begins 

providing support to Desert Shield. (SECDEF, Conduct of the Persian Gulf 

War, Final Report to Congress (U), Apr 92, GWAPS NA-252, p 385) 

10 August 1990 

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Background Events: Most Arab League nations agree to help defend 

Saudi Arabia and to seek the reestablishment of the rightful Kuwaiti 

government. 

Leaders: USCINCCENT establishes COMUSCENTAF as the Joint Forces 

Air Component Commander, giving him increased authority to direct the 

operations of some of the air units of the other CENTCOM Service 

Components. (Msg (S/NF), USCINCCENT to Joint Staff, OPORD 001, 

101 lo02 Aug 90, GwAPS, CSS safe #5, folder #114) 

Intelligence: USCINCCENT now identifies seven SA-2 and four SA-6 SAM 

batteries in the KTO. There appears also to be an increase in Iraqi 

defensive air activity in the area during daylight hours. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1108482 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #3S) 

Air Order of Battle: Twenty-four USAF F-16Cs arrive (11582) at A1 

Dhafra, United Arab Emirates, and twenty-four F-15E arrive (1 2302) at 

Thumrait, Oman. The British Royal Air Force arrives at Dhahran with 

twelve Tornado F-3s. The first two RC-135 Rivet Joint aircraft arrive at 

Riyadh AB. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1108482 Aug 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Support Activities: The Tactical Information Broadcast System becomes 

operational. (Headquarters United States Central Command, "After 

Action Report" (S/NF), 15 Jul 91, GWAPS, NA-9, pg 50) 

Logistics: No major USAF munitions movements have been initiated 

from CONUS. It is assessed that prepositioned assets and near-term 

preposition ship assets will support operations for a limited period. (Msg 

(S), USAF ACP/MMW to USCENTAF, subj: Ammunition requirements, 

1017302 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS safe #5, folder #114) 

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CENTAF forces have no appreciable air-to-ground attack capability yet, 

due to “malpositioned” munitions. (Executive Summary of Current Events 

(S), LE Chabot, AF Ops Center, 10 Aug 90, GWAPS, CHSH 29-143) 

Planning: USCINCCENT’S Operation Order (OPORD) for Desert Shield 

outlines a three-phase concept of operations-deterrence, interdiction of 

advancing forces, and restoration of the border. COMUSCENTAF is 

designated the Joint Force Air Component Commander (JFACC). The 

JFACC has operational control of all USCENTAF forces, and tactical control 

of SAC tanker forces and all USNAVCENT and USMARCENT sorties allocated 

to the theater air campaign. To “ensure unity of effort for the conduct of 

theater air operations” the JFACC (among other duties) is tasked to plan, 

coordinate, allocate and task theater air operations “based on USCINCCENT 

apportionment decisions.” The JFACC’s responsibility to recommend 

sortie apportionments to USCINCCENT does not preclude the other Service 

components from making such recommendations directly to the theater 

commander. (Msg (S/NF), USCINCCENT to Joint Staff, OPORD 001, 

101 1 OOZ Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS safe #5, folder #114) 

USCINCCENT also requests deployment of prototype E-8 J-STARS 

surface surveillance radar aircraft to Saudi Arabia to observe Iraqi ground 

force movements. (Msg (C), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Joint Stars 

Deployment to Saudi Arabia, 11423002 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS safe #7 

CATLO folder #22) 

At USCENTCOM Headquarters, MacDill AFB, Colonel Warden and 

“Checkmate” planners brief USCINCCENT on the INSTANT THUNDER 

concept for a, mainly, strategic air campaign against Iraq. General 

Schwarzkopf recommends including Turkey-based forces in the concept, 

and he asks to see an “executable” plan by 15 August. (Harvey notes (u), 

10 Aug 90, GWAPS, CHP #lo) 

TAUXP sends a copy of the INSTANT THUNDER briefing to CENTAF 

(FWD), along with proposals for USCINCCENT guidance. (TACOPS Msg 

(S), IOOI45Z Aug 90, GWAPS, CHP 24-1) 

Air Operations: The first USAF RC-135 enters Saudi airspace and begins 

collection against Iraqi targets. US F-15s fly training and orientation 

flights with Saudi F-15s. Both carrier battle groups maintain 24 hour 

fleet air defense CAPS. Forces from RSAF, USAF, and USN conduct 

Exercise Arabian Gulf to coordinate air operations in the Persian Gulf. 

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(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1006502 Aug 90 and 1 108482 

(S), GWAPS, CSS #35) 

11 August 1990 

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Air Order of Battle: The first sixteen C-130 arrive at Masirah AB, 

Oman, and another F-16 squadron arrives at A1 Dhafra. Twelve KC-135s 

(including some Air National Guard planes and crews) arrive at Jeddah 

together with the SAC U-2 advanced element. NAVCEW arranges to place 

two reserve SAR units on alert to support CENTAF. (Msg (s), USCINCCENT 

to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1206212 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35 

Support Activities: The CJCS transmits the initial alert order authorizing 

execution planning for a maritime interdiction operation to enforce an 

economic quarantine of Iraq/Kuwait in support of Operation Desert 

Shield. (Msg (S), CJCS to USCINCCENT, 1117002 Aug 90, GWAPS, css 

safe #2, folder #24) 

Logistics: The JCS learn that sixty-five C-141 loads of F-15 and F-16 

standard air munitions packages and related equipment still await airlift 

transportation, seriously undermining USAF air-to-ground attack 

capabilities in theater. (Point Paper (S), Lt Col Wiseman, AFLEYX, 

“Munitions Status (U)”, 11 Aug 1990). 

Planning: USCINCCENT’S deployment emphasis remains on building 

combat power in the AOR as quickly as possible. (Msg (S), USCINCCEW 

to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1108482 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

AF/XOXW’s team briefs the CJCS on INSTANT THUNDER. General 

Powell considers the use of Turkish bases, as yet, unnecessary. Asking 

if Colonel Warden’s plan could be executed around 22 August, General 

Powell expresses a desire to destroy the Iraqi army and, “ . . . leave tanks 

as kilometer fence posts..” back to Baghdad. (Harvey notes (u), 11 Aug 

90, GWAPS, CHP #lo) 

Austria approves blanket overflight clearance for MAC flights to the 

Middle East. Approval is restricted to unarmed transport flights and is 

limited to the duration of the present action in the Middle East. (Msg (s), 

AmE Vienna to Secstate, subj: Request for aircraft clearance, 1112582 

Aug 90, GWAPS, Css safe #5, Folder #I 13) 

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Air Operations: A second “Arabian Gulf‘ exercise is conducted to 

coordinate CAP over the southern Arabian Gulf. Continuous 24 hour 

coverage with RC-135s begins. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: 

Sitrep, 1206212 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35 

12 August 1990 

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Background: The US initiates Operation Stigma, an arms embargo on 

Iraq. (Msg (s), SEESTATE to All Diplomatic Posts, subj: Arms Embargo 

on Iraq, 1222442 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS safe #7 CATLO folder #22) 

Intelligence: Defensive deployments of Iraqi ground units in Kuwait 

suggest greater concern with foiling attacks along the coast and borders 

with Saudi Arabia, than with launching offensive operations. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to JCS, Subject: Sitrep, 1206212 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Air Order of Battle: Seven B-52s arrive (09002) at Diego Garcia and 

twelve RAF Jaguars join the F-15Es already at Thumrait, Oman. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to JCS, Subject: Sitrep, 1307172 and 1406002 Aug 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #35) 

The Department of Defense says it is willing to release up to twenty-four 

F-15C aircraft to Saudi Arabia. (Msg (C), SECDEFRISDP to HQ USAF, subj: 

F-15 Aircraft, 1217022 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS safe #7 CATLO folder #22) 

Planning: At 23002, CENTAF (Rear) consolidates with the HQ Tactical 

Air Command (TAC) Battle Staff at Langley AFB, Virginia. (Msg (S), HQ 

CENTAF (TAC) Langley AFB to HQ USAF, subj: Sitrep, 1322272 Aug 90 

GWAPS, CSS #23) 

JCSN-3 directs that HQ USAF channel its planning actions through 

“Checkmate” on their way to the Joint Staff. The Air Force DCS Plans 

and Operations is designated as the Air Force J-3. (Lt Col Stanfill, 

AF/XOXWF, notes 12 Aug 90, p 3, GWAPS, CHP #24-1) 

COMUSCENTAF directs his staff to begin strategic planning for strikes 

against Iraqi targets, with the purpose of defeating an invasion. 

(Interview (S), Maj Gen Oken, CENTAF/CV by MSgt Turner, AFIHO, 30 

Sep 90, Riyadh, GWAPS, CHP-16A) 

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Logistics: USTRANSCOM establishes air and sea sustainment channels to 

focus on resupply transportation. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to JCS, subj: 

Sustainment resupply transportation system, 1223232 Aug 90, GWAPS, 

CSS safe #7, CATLO folder #22) 

STAR (Scheduled Tactical Airlift) routes are established to provide 

efficient use of intratheater airlift using C-130s. (Interview (s) Maj Gen 

Olsen, CENTAFKV by MSgt Turner, AFMO, 30 Sep 90, Riyadh, GWAPS, 

CHP-16A) 

Air Operations: US F-15s fly combat air patrol sorties in support of 

AWACS, while others sit on Quick Reaction Alert for air defense and 

ground attack missions. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, Subject: Sitrep, 

13071 72 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

13 August 1990 

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Intelligence: USCINCCENT believes the Iraqis have three infantry 

divisions, two armored divisions, and one mechanized infantry division 

in Kuwait. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1406002 Aug 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Air Order of Battle: The first elements (four MH-53s) of a special 

operations squadron arrive at Riyadh. Seven more B-52s arrive at Diego 

Garcia, while a British Nimrod aircraft arrives at Seeb. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1406002 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Fourteen B-52s are "loaded" at Diego Garcia. (Msg (s), CINCSACYBS 

to JCS, subj: Sitrep 1405002 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #88) 

Planning: The saturation of Saudi basing facilities prompts USCINCCENT 

to request State Department efforts to obtain aircraft basing agreements 

with Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: 

Forward staging/Deployment of aircraft, 13021 5Z Aug 90, GWAPS, css 

safe #7 CATLO folder #22) 

Air Operations: The second U.S.-only AWACS orbit begins. U.S. F-16 

aircraft at A1 Dhafra, UAE initiate an alert posture for air-to-air and air-toground operations. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1406002 

Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

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Due to Desert Shield requirements, the Military Airlift Command 

cancels most long-range channel [scheduled, common-use] airlift missions 

in the Pacific route system. (Msg (S), USCINCPAC to JCS, subj: Pacific 

Strategic Airlift Support, 1318302 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS safe #7 CATLO 

folder #22) 

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Intelligence: The Iraqi disposition of ground forces becomes clearer and 

are assessed as assuming a “clearly defensive posture.” No Iraqi fighter 

deployments to Kuwait have been observed. (Msg (s), USCINCCENT to 

JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1506152 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Air Order of Battle: Twelve RAF Jaguars arrive at Thumrait, Oman. 

uSSOCCENT relocates from Riyadh to King Fahd airport (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1506152 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Ground Order of Battle: Seventh Marine Expeditionary Brigade advance 

elements arrive at Jubayl. ARCENT FWD is fully established. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1506152 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Support Activities: The USCENTAF Directorate of Electronic Combat 

(USCENTAF/EC) is established at Riyadh, under Brig Gen Larry L. Henry. 

(After Action Report, USCENTAF/EC, Oct 91, IRIS 00885089/K178.81-6) 

Medical: The 1 st Air Transportable Hospital becomes operational at 

Dhahran. (HQ USAF/SGPA, “Desert ShieWDesert Storm: Aerospace 

Medicine Consolidated After-Action Report,” January 1992, Sup Doc #3, 

p 15, GWAPS, NA-529) In retrospect, the commander reports that his 

50-bed facility provided the only functioning US military hospital in the 

eastern half of Saudi Arabia for 6 weeks, supporting most of the 18th 

Airborne Corps’ deployment, and seeing between 80 and 130 outpatients 

and supporting about 40 inpatients daily. He also reported existing 

medication, equipment and medical-specialization deployment lists were 

not always appropriate for the climate and disease characteristics of the 

AOR. (Major Richard S. Williams, “1st ATH Desert ShieWDesert Storm 

After Action Report: Commander’s Summary,” 1 st Medical Group, 

Langley AFB, Virg., 17 April 1991, Sup Doc #88, pp 1-2, GWAPS, 

NA-529) 

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Planning: The INSTANT THUNDER air campaign plan now contains 84 

targets. (Notes, Lt Col Harvey, 16 Aug 90, GWAPS, CHP-9-4) 

15 August 1990 

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Air Order of Battle: The last of the B-52s arrive at Diego Garcia 

completing its planned full strength. (Headquarters United States Central 

Command, “After Action Report” (SNF), 15 July 1991, GWAPS, NA-9, p 52) 

Ground Order of Battle: The 82nd Airborne Division’s Ready Brigade 

is on the ground and preparing for combat, while 7th Marine Expeditionary 

Brigade lead elements have arrived to prepare for reception of three 

Maritime Pre-positioned Squadron two ships that arrived at Jubayl with 

Marine M-60AI tanks, the first heavy U.S. armored vehicles to reach the 

AOR. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1608002 and 1506152 

Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Logistics: Apparently referring to the expanding scale of deployment 

planning, USCINCCENT reports that “airlift requirements through C+40 have 

averaged double the USTRANSCOM delivery capability.” (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to JCS subj: Sitrep, 1506152 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

For the first time in history, the entire United States strategic airlift 

capability is committed world wide - seventy-three percent of C-141 and 

ninety-three percent of C-5 missions are committed to Desert Shield. 

Sealift requirements will result in activation of a total of twenty-seven 

Ready Reserve Fleet ships. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to JCS, 1504002 

Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #76) 

Planning: NATO gives USEUCOM blanket authority to move US equipment 

and forces from Europe to support Desert Shield. (Msg (s), USCINCEUR to 

Joint Staff, subj: USEUCOM Consolidation Sitrep 1607532 Aug 90, NHC, 

91719, CNO-DCNO Briefer Files; GWAPS, NA-524 [notes only]) 

Other activities: CJCS provides psychological operations guidance in 

support of Desert Shield. National level emphasis is placed on gaining 

support of Arab nations for US actions and to isolate both Iraq and Saddam 

Hussein. (Msg (C), CJCS to USCINCCENT, subj: Psyop Guidance, 1522452 

Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS safe #7 CATLO folder #22) 

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16 August 1990 

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Intelligence: USCINCCENT believes that Iraq will likely deploy close air 

support aircraft into Kuwait. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 

1608002 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Support Activities: The Tactical Air Control Center arrives in Riyadh to 

assume command and control functions for deployed air forces. Also, a 

Control and Reporting Center and a Message Processing Center arrive at 

Dhahran and begin working side-by-side with their Saudi air defense 

counterparts. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1706352 Aug 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Communications capabilities are extremely limited, with approximately 

twenty-five percent of all USAF tactical communications assets either 

airborne [enroute] or in-country. (Msg (S), HQ USCENTAF (TAC) to HQ 

USAF, subj: Sitrep 1701442 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS safe #7, folder #15) 

Medical: USCENTAF FWD publishes the Aeromedical Evacuation Concept 

of Operations for Desert Shield. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to USCENTCOM, subj: 

uSCENTCOM Aeromedical Evacuation Concept of Operations, 1622002 Aug 

90, GWAPS, CSS safe #7, CATLO folder #15) 

NOTE: The USCENTAF Aeromedical Evacuation Concept of Operations 

remained in effect until the Military Airlift Command issued one of its 

own. (Msg (S), USCENTAF/SG to HQ TACOPS, subj: Aeromedical Staging 

Facility-TPFDD Requirements 2511002 Dec 90, Sup Doc #3, GWAPS, 

NA-529) 

Logistics: USCrNCCENT expects the arrival of ground refueling equipment 

to reduce the vulnerability of, and a critical bottle-neck to, the logistics 

buildup - by allowing the command to activate Aerial Ports of Debarkation 

in addition to Dhahran. (Msg (s), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 

1608002 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

uSAF logistics advisers tell MAJCOMs to deploy personnel with three 

sets of chemical warfare defense equipment, instead of the planned four, 

to alleviate immediate shortages. (Point Paper (S), Lt Col Roan, AFLEYxLRC, “Logistics Support Desert Shield,” 16 Aug 90, GWAPS, BH Box 7 

Folder 7) 

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Planning: USCINCCENT movement priority remains on combat power [vs 

sustainment], particularly antitank weapons and forces. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1608002 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

USCINCCENT requests USPACOM and Defense Intelligence Agency 

support in preparing strike planning materials for Desert Shield targets. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to USCINCPAC, subj: Target Materials, 1623502 Aug 

90, GWAPS, CSS safe #7, CATLO folder #15) 

Other Activities: President Bush authorizes U.S. forces to participate in 

multinational maritime interception operations. Shortly after, the JCS 

authorizes U.S. naval forces to begin intercepting commercial shipping to 

or from Iraq and Kuwait. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 

1706352 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

17 August 1990 

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Intelligence: The eight Iraqi divisional headquarters thus far identified in 

Kuwait are believed to control twelve light and eleven heavy brigades. The 

Iraqi Air Force continues defensive patrols, but apparently has halted Saudi 

airspace violations and ECM operations for the moment. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1706352 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Air Order of Battle: Two U-2s arrive in the theater. The first F-4G 

“Wild Weasel” squadron arrives at Shaikh Isa, Bahrain. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1806132 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Qatar announces that they will accept the beddown of US aircraft at 

Doha. (Interview (S) MG Olsen, CENTAFKV by MSgt Turner, AF/HO, 4 Oct 

90, Riyadh, GwAPS, CHP-16A) 

Ground Order of Battle: 1st Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division and the 

7th Marine Expeditionary Force continue to arrive and organize for battle, 

while 2nd Bde, 82nd Abn Division provides security. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1706352 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Support Activities: The Second Marine Air Wing commander identifies 

an urgent requirement to install HAVE QUICK I1 radios into his EA-6B 

aircraft, in order to have secure communications with Air Force and Navy 

forces. (NHC, 91 7 19, CNO-DCNO Briefer Files; GWAPS, NA-524 [notes 

onlyl) 

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Logistics: Host nations continue to cooperate in the release and movement 

of pre-positioned assets from Bahrain and Oman to Saudi Arabia. (Msg 

(S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1706352 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

For the first time, Stage I of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet is activated, 

adding thirty-eight civil airliners to the Desert Shield airlift. (Msg (S), 

USClNCTRANS to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1904002 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #76) 

Three ships filled with pre-positioned materiel anive at Ad Dammam. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1806132 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS 

#35) 

No standard air munitions packages (STAMPS) have moved to the AOR 

since 15 August. (Point Paper (S), Lt Col Fisher, AFILEYX-LRC, “Logistics 

Support Desert Shield,” 18 August 1990, GWAPS, BH Box 7, Folder 7) 

Planning: USCINCCENT hears the INSTANT THUNDER air campaign plan 

briefing again - now composed of a strategic phase against Iraqi centers of 

gravity and an operational phase against Iraqi forces in Kuwait. While 

listening to Colonel Warden’s plans to strike ninety-four targets in a single 

week and dislocate or degrade Iraqi political, command and military 

capabilities, Gen Schwarzkopf scribbles out a four-phase version of a 

theater campaign, consisting of Instant Thunder, suppression of Iraqi air 

defenses in Kuwait, attrition of enemy forces by fifty percent, and a ground 

attack, - he decides to call the campaign Desert Storm. Schwarzkopf tells 

Warden to brief CENTAF in Riyadh on INSTANT THUNDER. (Schwarzkopf, 

H. Norman, If Doesn’t Take a Hero (New York: Bantam Books, 1992) pp 

319-320; Lt Col Deptula briefing to GWAPS, 26 Nov 91; Memo. CAFT 

Johnson, J3/JOD, CINCCENT Trip Report, 17 Aug 90; Notes: LTC Harvey, 

(S) 17 AUg 90, GWAPS, CHP 9-4) 

18 August 1990 

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Background Events: Iraqi forces begin withdrawing from Iranian territory 

they have occupied since the end of the Iran-Iraq War. 

Intelligence: Two new SA-3 surface-to-air missile sites are identified in 

Kuwait. Iraqi fighters simulate air-to-air missile launches, groundcontrolled intercepts, and practice ground strikes. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT 

to JCS, subject: Sitrep, 1906552 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

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Air Order of Battle: The first A-10 squadron arrives at King Fahd 

International Airport. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subject: Sitrep, 

1906552 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Logistics: After a squadron of twenty-four A-10s arrives at King Fahd 

Airport, local fuel supplies are found to be contaminated. (Headquarters 

United States Central Command, “After Action Report” (SMF), 15 July 

1991, GWAPS, NA-9, p 53) 

F-15E flying operations are restricted when a shipment of tires fails to 

arrive in theater. (HQ TACYBS Sitrep 180108Z Aug 90 (S), GWAPS, CSS #23) 

Saudi and United Arab Emirates officials assure USCINCCENT that they 

will support all USCENTCOM petroleum requirements. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT FWD to JCS, subj: Fuel Support 1808002 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS 

safe #7, CATLO folder #15) 

USCINCTRANS reports that the return of cargo pallets, nets and tie-down 

devices continues to be a problem. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to JCS, subj: 

Sitrep 1804002 Aug 90, NHC, 91719, CNO-DCNO Briefer Files; GWAPS, NA524 [notes only]) 

Planning: USCINCCENT reports that Iraqi intentions remain unclear, but 

they could transition rapidly to offensive operations, so logistics focus 

remains on maximum buildup of combat power with minimum 

sustainment. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subject: Sitrep, 18061 32 Aug 

90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

COMUSCENTAF informs USCINCSAC that USCENTCOM does not have the 

ground forces required to stop a full-scale Iraqi invasion of Saudi Arabia, 

so his battle plan involves heavy reliance on air assets, including SAC B52s. (Msg (s), USCENTAF to HQ/SAC, subj: STRATFOR D-Day Situation 

Planning 18 Aug 90 1815002, IRIS 00882839/K416-239) 

Due to Saudi concern over alarming the populace, COMUSCENTCOM 

FWD prohibits low-altitude flying, practice air-to-ground attacks, and 

supersonic flights over the Kingdom. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTCOM FWD to 

USCENTAF, subj: Sitrep, 1918002 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #12) 

General Homer and General Behery, the Saudi Air Force commander 

hear a D-Day briefing. (Interview (S) MG Olsen, CENTAFKV by MSgt 

Turner, AF/HO, 4 Oct 90, Riyadh, GWAPS, CHP-16A) 

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19 August 1990 

c+12 

Intelligence: U.S. AWACS observe Iraqi fighter activity at all three primary 

Kuwaiti airfields. USCINCCENT believes Iraq intends to use US detainees 

as shields against US air strikes. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subject: 

Sitrep, 1906552 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Support Activities: A basic network of satellite and ground-based radio 

systems is in place to support inter- (High Frequency and Defense 

Communications System) and intra-theater (Tactical Satellite) 

communications between major installations., but most beddown locations 

are communicating via commercial telephone, contributing to delays of up 

to twenty hours in receiving messages. The Computer Assisted Force 

Management System is not yet in place. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to 

USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 1918002 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #12) 

CENTAF communications priorities are (1) a message center for Riyadh, 

(2) base communications support equipment for King Fahd and Jeddah, and 

(3) a Special Security Office (SSO) van for Bateen. (Interview (S) MG 

Olsen, CENTAFKV by MSgt Turner, AF/HO, 20 Oct 90, Riyadh, GWAPS, 

CHP- 16A) 

Logistics: CENTAF FWD requests approval to install Have Quick I1 antijamming radios in all Saudi defensive assets. (Msg (S), USCENTAF FWD to 

USCINCCENT FWD, subj: Request for FMS Approval and Use of Have Quick 

I1 Anti-Jam UHF Radios with Saudi DCA forces Supporting Desert Shield 

Psyop Guidance, 191 1152 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS safe #7 CATLO folder #22) 

Airlift forces are committed to Desert Shield at near wartime rates, 

while KC-10s begin to fly dual-role, tanker-cargo missions. (Msg (s), 

USCINCTRANS to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1904002 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #76) 

Air Operations: Two B-52s fly training missions in the AOR to establish 

coordination procedures with AWACS. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: 

Sitrep, 1908002 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

20 August 1990 

C+13 

Intelligence: Iraqi ground combat and support forces continue to pass 

southward through Kuwait City, leading USCINCCENT to reiterate his 

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caution that continued defensive preparations along the Kuwait-Saudi 

border do not “alter the Iraqi option to defend or attack with little or no 

warning.” Some Iraqi fighters are now believed to be based at Ali al 

Salem Airfield, Kuwait. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 

2005542 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Air Order of Battle: A second squadron of twenty-four A-10s arrive at 

King Fahd Airport and, because of contaminated fuel, they air refuel before 

landing so they can fly one combat mission. The first US Marine aircraft 

arrive in theater with the arrival of eighteen AV-8Bs of the 3rd Marine Air 

Wing at Shaikh Isa, Bahrain, at 1OOO2. ”bo HC-130s arrive at King Fahd. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2106322 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS 

#35) 

Logistics: The Arrival of six refueling trucks allows USCENTCOM to open 

King Fahd airport as a second aerial port of debarkation. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2005542 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

USCENTCOM air units are experiencing problems getting mission critical 

parts (MICAP) and War Readiness Spares Kits (WRSK) to the AOR. (Msg 

(S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2106322 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

The first Maritime Pre-positioning Ship arrives in Jeddah and off loads 

vehicles and equipment, including [DELETED] ammunition and air base 

assets. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2106322 Aug 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Planning: USCINCCENT publishes OPORD 003 as an interim combined 

defense plan. It represents the first combined planning product of the 

crisis. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT FWD OPORD 003, subj: “Desert Shield 

Operations”, 2012302 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35; and SECDEF, Conduct of 

the Persian Gulf War, Final Report to Congress (u), Apr 92, GWAPS 

NA-252, p 491) 

COMUSCENTAF FWD’s priorities, in the event of an Iraqi attack, are: 

(1) interdiction - delay and attrit any Iraqi ground forces that cross into 

Saudi Arabia, (2) counterair - achieve air superiority over the battlefield, 

(3) plan, and (4) prepare for possible D-day operations; exercise air traffic 

control proceduredcoordination. He expresses some concern over the 

work-arounds required by the continued absence of an Air Support 

Operations Center, to coordinate ground support requirements, and of 

Airborne Battlefield Command and Control Center aircraft, to control 

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airborne strike aircraft. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, 

subj: Sitrep, 2018002 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #12) 

At Riyadh, Colonel Warden (AFIXOXW) and his staff members brief 

USCENXOM FWD on INSTANT THUNDER. Branding the plan as “academic” 

and out of touch with the presence of enemy ground forces at the border, 

Lt Gen Horner nevertheless requests that three Lieutenant Colonels 

accompanying Warden remain to work with his staff to develop the air 

campaign. (Plan (TS Limdis), AFIXOXW, “Instant Thunder”, 17 Aug 90; 

Notes: LTC Harvey, (S) 20 Aug 90, GWAPS, CHP 9-4) 

At a CJCS and CINCs conference in Washington, CENTCOM estimates 

that a high-confidence defense capability will be reached by 25 September, 

with offensive operations possible after C+120. (Brfg, USCENTCOM, “CJCS 

and CINC’S Conference”, 20-21 August 1990) 

Air Operations: C-21s and C-130s begin flying STAR (scheduled tactical 

airlift) routes to provide intratheater airlift. (Interview (s) MG Olsen, 

CENTAFKV by MSgt Turner, AFRIO, 4 Oct 90, Riyadh, GWAPS, CHP-16A) 

21 August 1990 

C+14 

Background Events: President Bush rejects Saddam Hussein’s offer to 

negotiate, declaring that there will be no negotiations until Iraq withdraws 

from Kuwait. 

Intelligence: CENTCOM reports indications that well-equipped Republican 

Guard armored and mechanized units in southern Kuwait are being 

replaced by less well-equipped regular infantry formations. There is also 

evidence that Iraq has mined all Kuwaiti harbors in order to enhance its 

coastal defense. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2106322 Aug 

90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

The Iraqi Air Force has also increased air intercept training flights in 

southern Iraq and is operating a steady stream of transport flights into all 

three Kuwaiti primary fields. (Msg (s), USC”r to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 

2205502 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Air Order of Battle: The first squadron of eighteen F-117s arrives in 

theater at 14002, and three EC-130 Compass Call and nine KC-1354 

arrive at Riyadh AB. The USS Surutogu enters USCENTCOM control. (Msg 

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(S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2204052 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35; 

Headquarters United States Central Command, “After Action Report” 

(SMF), 15 July 1991, GWAPS, NA-9, p 54) 

Meanwhile, three MC- and five HC-130 aircraft are ordered to the 

theater from Europe, along with EC-130 Volant Solo aircraft from the U.S. 

(Msg (s), CJCS to USCINCCENT and USCINCEUR, subj: Deployment Order, 

21 11 162 and 21 11 252 (resp) Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS safe #2, folder #24) 

Medical: Strategic Air Command (SAC) and Military Airlift Command 

(MAC) squadron medical elements are arriving in the AOR without 

adequate supplies. There still exists no in-patient (Air Transportable 

Hospital) capability in the western region of the peninsula. (Msg (S), 

COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 21 18002 Aug 90, GWAPS, 

css #12) 

Logistics: USTRANSCOM requests strategic airlift and sealift assistance from 

foreign sources to make up shortfalls. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to JCS, subj: 

Sitrep, 2104002 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #76) 

Austria approves continuing US military transport overflights. (Msg 

(S), USCINCEUR to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2207532 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #51) 

Planning: COMUSCENTAF notes that Qatar’s recent grant of basing rights 

enhances his command’s capabilities. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to 

USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 21 18002 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #12) 

22 August 1990 

C+15 

Background Events: For the first time since the enactment of the law, 

President Bush issues Executive Order 12727 (Title 10 USC 673b, 200K 

Call-up) authorizing call-up of units and up to 200,000 personnel of the 

Selected Reserve for up to 180 days (90 days with one 90-day extension). 

He also issues Executive Order 12728 (Title 10 uSC 673c) suspending any 

provision of law relating to promotion, separation, and retirement of 

members of the Armed Forces. (Final Report, Air National Guard Desert 

ShieldDesert Storm Lessons Learned, Jan 7, 1992 (U) GWAPS, NA-274, pp 

iv, 103, A-6; Msg (u), SAWPA to AIG 9333, subj: Public Affairs Guidance, 

23 15 122 Aug 90, GWAPS, safe #7, CATLO folder #16) 

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Intelligence: Iraqi air activity increases with a focus on transport flights 

into the three Kuwaiti airfields. Closure of all but one Iraqi commercial 

airway, in conjunction with increased air combat maneuvers and defensive 

patrols in the Baghdad area, and dispersal of Iraqi airborne warning system 

aircraft, suggests they are increasingly concerned about their capability to 

intercept attacking aircraft effectively before they reach Baghdad. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2205502 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Movement of Republican Guard units northward, after replacement on 

the Kuwait-Saudi border by less well-equipped regular army units, 

decreases the likelihood of a no-warning attack, but USCINCCENT cautions 

against discounting the possibility all together. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to 

JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2205502 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Air Order of Battle: The first USMC F/A-18 squadron arrives at Shaikh 

Isa with 24 aircraft at 12302. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 

2308012 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Four C-21 aircraft are in-place at Riyadh to provide courier services to 

deployed units. (Headquarters United States Central Command, “After 

Action Report” (S/NF), 15 July 1991, GWAPS, NA-9, p 54) 

A wing of F-111F‘s replaces a wing of F-111D’s on the deployment 

list, because of the former’s capability to conduct autonomous (selfdesignating) laser-guided bomb attacks. (Msg (S), ClCS to USCINCCENT 

subj: Deployment Order, 2214212 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS safe #2, folder #24) 

Ground Order of Battle: Major U.S. ground systems in the theater 

include 32 M-60A1 and 25 M-551 tanks, 156 TOW anti-tank missile 

vehicles, 50 artillery pieces and 3 multiple launch rocket systems and 8 

Patriot launch units. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2205502 

Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Support Activities: Bateen and Masirah still have USAF aircraft on the 

ground without USAF security police protection. Initial and sustaining 

communications capability between USCENTAF FWD and numerous beddown 

locations remain frustrated due to the lack of priority a’irlift to the AOR. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2205502 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS 

#35) 

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Medical: U.S. forces continue to field only limited clinic capabilities in 

the western part of the AOR. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 

2205502 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Logistics: Efforts continue to identify tanker and B-52 beddown locations 

inside and outside the AOR. Explosive shipments into Saudi by the Civil 

Reserve Air Fleet are restricted to Al Dhafra only, creating further demand 

on limited intra-theater airlift. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: sitrep, 

2205502 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

CENTCOM FWD requests ckarance to supply Saudi combat aircraft with 

HAVE QUICK II radios needed to communicate with USCENTAF Airborne 

Warning and Control System aircraft. (Msg (S), USCENTAF TACYBS to HQ 

USAF, subj: Sitrep, 2222512 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #23) 

Advising USCINCCENT that present USCENTCOM air movement priorities 

do not provide for sustainment shipments, USCINCTRANS suggests that any 

future “airlift prioritization include airlift dedicated to sustainment.” (Msg 

(S), USCINCTRANS to USCINCCENT, subj: Airlift Support for sustainment 

2217102 Aug 90, NHC, 91719, CNO-DCNO Briefer Files; GWAPS, NA-524 

[notes only]) 

Planning: Announcing the assignment of Brigadier General Buster 

Glosson to USCENTAF FWD, General Homer makes him Director of the 

Special Planning Project [sic] and directs him to brief an offensive air 

campaign plan to USCINCCENT around 27 August, and to make that plan 

“executable” by 15 September. (Intvws, MSgt Turner, AF historian, with 

BG Glosson and MG Olsen, CENTAFICV, Riyadh, 17 and 20 Oct 90, 

respectively, GWAPS, CHP-16A and CHP 5A; Notes: LTC Harvey, (S) 22 

Aug 90, CHP 9-4) 

23 August 1990 

C+16 

Background Events: The Secretary of Defense sets call-up ceilings of 

Army, 25,000; Navy, 6,300; Marine Corps, 3,000; Air Force 14,500. 

(Memorandum (U), SECDEF to Secretaries of Services, subj: Call-up of 

Selected Reserve Units and Personnel to Active Duty, 23 Aug 90, GWAPS, 

CSS safe #7 CATLO folder #22) 

Leaders: USCINCCENT requests Service Chiefs and commanders of other 

combatant commands to help him “turn off’ the “deluge” of visit requests 

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from senior officers eager to visit their units deployed to the theater. “Now 

is not the time,” he says, for any visits for other than a “legitimate 

operational, repeat operational requirement.” (Msg (C), USCINCCENT to 

numerous addressees, subj: Visit Requests, 2317232 Aug 90, CSS Safe #7, 

CATLO Folder #1A, SOA # 345) 

Believing that adequate communications’ facilities are now in the AOR, 

USCINCCENT informs the Clcs that he is ready to go to Saudi Arabia. 

(Schwankopf, H. Norman, It Doesn’t Take Q Hero (New York: Bantam 

Books, 1992, p 324) 

Intelligence: USCENTCOM reports that the appearance of tanks containing 

decontamination materials near two Iraqi artillery battalions indicates that 

they may be preparing to fire chemical weapons. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT 

to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 230800 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Meanwhile, USCENTCOM notes the first indications of Iraqi night flying 

over Kuwait. Iraqi MiG-29 and MiG-23 defensive patrols have increased, 

and Iraqi aircraft have violated the border at least twice since 20 August, 

probably to test coalition alert and response procedures, but possibly to 

maintain air superiority over a part of Saudi territory. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2308012 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Air Order of Battle: The first TR-1s arrive at [DELETED] at 13002. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2406332 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS 

#35) 

Also, USCINCCENT modifies his deployment orders, by requesting HQ 

TAC draw from Europe one [LANTIRN] of the five F-16 squadrons going to 

the AOR. (Msg (S), USCINCCENTKCJS to JCS, subj: Deployment Order 

Modification, 2321432 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS safe #2 folder #24) 

Support Activities: The installation of a Red Phone, to connect 

USCINCCENT directly to Washington DC, is underway at Riyadh. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2308002 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Civil Engineers: CENTAF is still short of PRIME BEEF (Base Emergency 

Engineering Force), PRIME RIB (Readiness in Base Services), and fire 

protection personnel at nine bases. Long term problems with electrical 

distribution systems continue at most sites. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD 

to USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 2318002 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #12) 

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Logistics: The backlog of cargo at CONUS aerial ports of embarkation, and 

at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, has decreased from 992 to 831 short tons. 

USCENTCOM FWD is moving US military personnel out of hotels and into 

billeting areas that provide improved security against terrorist threats. (Msg 

(S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 230800 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Planning: COMUSCENTAF changes his priorities to: interdiction; 

counterair; close air support; plan and prepare for possible D-day 

operations. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 

23 18002 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #12) 

Air Operations: While US and Saudi Arabian AWACS aircraft maintain 

24-hour orbits, other USCENTAF aircraft begin flying training, defensive air 

patrol and airlift sorties, and others maintain ground alerts. The Royal 

Saudi Air Force maintains constant combat air patrols, while the two US 

Navy carriers in the AOR conduct normal 12-hour operations and maintain 

a 24-hour “Ready 5” alert posture. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: 

Sitrep, 2406332 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

24 August 1990 

C+17 

Intelligence: Analysts believe that heavily armored Republican Guard 

divisions in the interior of Kuwait have been replaced by units of the 

regular army. Elements of at least three annoredmechanized divisions 

assume positions along the southern defensive line, while three Republican 

Guard infantry divisions continue to defend along the Kuwaiti coast. 

Reliable, but unconfirmed, intelligence sources report the presence of Scud 

transporter-erector-launchers with missiles in Kuwait. Defensive patrols 

have increased over Kuwait and southern and central Iraq. The Mirage F-1 

with the Super Matra 530 and MiG-29 Fulcrum with AA-1OA Alamo gives 

the Iraqis a formidable all-aspect air-to-air capability. Two Mirage F-1s 

reacted to a pair of allied fighters patrolling south of the border. Increased 

fighter and helicopter operations at southern Iraqi and Kuwaiti airfields 

suggests forward deployment into Kuwait. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, 

subj: Sitrep, 2406332 Aug 90, CWAPS, CSS #35) 

Air Order of Battle: The USS Wisconsin arrives in the Gulf with its 

complement of TLAM cruise missiles. The first 8 EF-I 11 electronic warfare 

aircraft arrive at Taif, Saudi Arabia, at 12302, and the first 6 A-6E allweather attack, and 12 EA-6Bs electronic warfare aircraft, arrive at Shaikh 

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Isa at 15302. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2505372 Aug 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #35) 

USCINCPAC issues deployment orders for one P-3 REEF POINT aircraft. 

(Msg (S), USCINCPAUCAT to CINCPACFLT, subj: Deployment Order 24221 42 

Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS safe #2 folder #24) 

Support Activities: Efforts are underway to obtain secure communications 

between the Saudi and US forces. Effective at 2300012 Aug 90, 

USCENTCOM FWD assumes Joint Communications Control Center (JCCC) 

functions. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2406332 Aug 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #35) 

There is still no USAF explosive ordnance disposal support at Taif, 

Tabuk, and Jeddah. (Msg (S), USCENTAF TAUBS Sitrep, 2423342 Aug 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #23) 

Medical: The uSCENTCOM Surgeon General’s office has moved to the 

AOR. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2406332 Aug 90, GWAPS, 

css #35) 

Logistics: Widebody aircraft capability now exists at Dhahran, King Fahd, 

Khamis Mushait, Shaikh Isa, and Thumrait. Refueling capability at King 

Fahd now includes one commercial and 10 R-9 refueling vehicles. (Msg 

(S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2406332 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

The airlift backlog for CONUS TAC bases alone has grown to 185 pallets 

of spare parts, mobility bags and fuels support packages. (Msg (S), 

USCENTAF TAUBS Sitrep, 2423342 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #23) 

Kuwait and South Korea have offered aircraft to augment the strategic 

airlift effort. Five KC-10 tanker-transports begin, and will continue, to be 

used in an airlift-only role. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 

2504002 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #76) 

Planning: SAC activates the 17th Air Division (Provisional) to organize 

and administer Strategic Air Command assets assigned to the AOR. 

USCENTAF receives operational control of assigned B-52s and tactical 

control of assigned KC- 135s and strategic reconnaissance assets. 

(Headquarters Strategic Air Command, Special Order GB-084, 24 August 

1990; Msg (u), CINCSAC to 8AF, 15AF, 3AD, 7AD. 14AD. 17AD (P), 

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4300 BMW (P), subj: Command relationships of SAC Forces Supporting 

Desert Shield, 2419002 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS safe #7 CATLO folder #22) 

Air Operations: United Kingdom aircraft begin flying orientation and 

training flights. (Msg (s), USCENTCOM~AT to JCS, subj Sitrep, 2506272 

Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

25 August 1990 

C+lS 

Intelligence: Iraqi air responses to coalition air activities south of the 

Kuwait-Saudi Arabia border indicate that they consider the area south of 

Kuwait and north of the 28th parallel as within their air defense zone. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2505372 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS 

#35) 

Air Order of Battle: The first eighteen F-1 I 1Fs arrive at Taif at 13002, 

and the first six RF-4Cs arrive at A1 Dhafra at 03002. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2605522 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Support Activities: The Computer Aided Flight Management System is 

activated at several sites to augment secure facsimile machines and C-21 

aircraft in distributing air tasking orders throughout the theater. (Msg (S), 

COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 25 18002 Aug 90, GWAPS, 

css #12) 

Medical: There are now three 50-bed air transportable hospitals (ATH) 

fully functional in the AOR. Also, COMUSCENTAF FWD notes that son-,e 

CENTAF personnel on maintenance medications are arriving without the 

required 30-day supply, while others were being medically evacuated after 

arriving in the theater physically unfit for mobility status. (Msg (s), 

COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 2518002 Aug 90, GWAPS, 

css #12) 

The commander of the 1st ATH recommended that individuals deploy 

with a 90-day supply of maintenance medications. (Major Richard S. 

Williams, “1st ATH Desert ShieldDesert Storm After Action Report: 

Commander’s Summary,” 1st Medical Group, Langley Am, Virg., 17 April 

1991, p 1) 

Security: Deployment of requested security forces to arrive at new 

locations prior to arrival of aircraft remains critical. (Msg (s), 

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COMUSCENTAF 

GWAPS, CSS #I2) 

FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 2518002 Aug 90, 

Logistics: MAC has declared 463L pallets as critical items and has asked 

for in-CONUS accounting and redistribution. (Sitrep Summary (S), LTC 

Chabot, AF Ops Center, 25 Aug 90, GWAPS, CHSH 29-1 16) 

26 August 1990 

C+19 

Background Events: Iraq cuts off water services to foreign embassies in 

Kuwait, surrounds them with soldiers, and shuts off electricity to the 

American Embassy. 

Leaders: USCINCCENT and USCENXOM Chief of Staff, Maj Gen Robert 

B. Johnston (USMC), arrive at Riyadh about 07002. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT 

to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2605522 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Intelligence: USCINCCENT reports indications of three separate Iraqi 

brigade-strength units west of the Iraqi-Kuwaiti border, a potential flanking 

threat to allied troops. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2605522 

Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Air Order of Battle: USCENTAF is concerned that the Air Support and 

Coordination Center (ASOC) [sic] has not departed Shaw AFB, limiting his 

ability to conduct close air support operations. He also requires a second 

Computer-Aided Force Management System from 12th Air Force. (Msg 

(S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 2618002 Aug 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #12) 

Ground Order of Battle: 24th Infantry Division personnel are arriving 

in the AOR, preparatory to the arrival of their sea-embarked equipment. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2605522 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS 

#35) 

The 7th Marine Expeditionary Brigade completes its air deployment to 

A1 Jubayl. (Msg (S), USCENTCOM REAR to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2705132 Aug 

90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Support Activities: Airlift of TRACnADMS processor equipment is 

completed - the control vans for the Advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar 

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System (ASARS 11) arrive in Riyadh. (Msg (S), USCENTCOM REAR to JCS, 

subj: Sitrep, 2705 132 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Civil Engineers: While communications with USCENTAF bases and sites 

is improving, a shortage of primary power distribution centers is hampering 

the actual construction of associated tent cities. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF 

FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 2618002 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #12) 

Logistics: USCENTAF expresses concerned that no strategic airlift is 

available to move Air Force outsize cargo into theater. (Msg (s), 

COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: sitrep, 261 8002 Aug 90, GWAPS, 

css #12) 

The US accepts a Kuwaiti offer to use two of their 747s for airlift 

between the US and Saudi Arabia at no cost to the US. (USCINCTRANS to 

SECDEF, subj: Acceptance of Transportation Services from Kuwait, 

2604532 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS safe #7 CATLO folder #22) 

Planning: Brigadier General Glosson briefs USCENTAF on the “new” 

INSTANT THUNDER air campaign plan. General Horner directs that the first 

24 hours of the campaign be put into Air Tasking Order format by the next 

day, so it can be executed if, as USCINCCENT stated, “. . . Hussein puts a 

bullet through the head of our Ambassador.” General Horner also informs 

General Glosson of USCINCCENT’S four phase offensive campaign plan. 

(Notes: LTC Harvey, (s) 26 Aug 90, GWAPS, CHP 9-4; Notes: LTC Deptula, 

(U) 24 Sep 90, GWAPS, CHP 5-11) 

27 August 1990 

c+20 

Background Events: A small group of “non-official” Americans is 

allowed to leave Iraq via Turkey. Nearly 3,000 American hostages remain 

in Iraq and Kuwait. (Msg (S), USCENTCOM REAR to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 

2705 132 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

SECDEF Cheney issues stop-loss guidance memorandum to restrict 

separations and retirements from the U.S. military during the Gulf crisis. 

(GWAPS, NA-254, p A-6) 

Greek constitutional restrictions prevent early basing of SAC tanker 

aircraft on Greek bases. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to HQ SAC, subj: Tanker 

Operations 2717462 Aug 90, IRIS 00888288) 

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Leaders: HQ USCENTCOM shifts from Florida to Riyadh (Msg (S), 

USCENTCOM REAR to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2705132 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Intelligence: While CENTCOM cannot confirm that Iraqi Air Force units 

have been stationed in Kuwait, the frequency and number of their flights 

in the area indicate a concerted local-area-familiarization and air-defense 

effort. Additionally, a near continuous Iraqi combat air patrol over 

southern Iraq and central Kuwait, along with increased use of their airborne 

warning aircraft, indicate an intent to establish firm air control of the area. 

(Msg (S), USCENTCOM REAR to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2705132 Aug 90, GWAPS, 

css #35) 

The DIA assesses that Iraq has numerous SA-2, SA-3, SA-6, and SA-~S, 

together with an unknown number of SA-9, SA-13, and Roland launchers 

in Kuwait. The captured Kuwaiti HAWK SAM batteries have moved but 

since the Iraqis do not have HAWKS in their inventory, they likely will not 

be employed. (Msg (S), DIA to USCINCCENT, subj: Crisis Order of Battle, 

2715342 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS safe #7 CATLO folder #22) 

Air Order of Battle: The CJCS issues deployment orders for an additional 

fourteen F-1 1 1 F GBU capable aircraft and a squadron of F-I 6s. (Msgs (S), 

CJCS to USCINCCENT, subj: Deployment Orders 27 17052 and 1 835002 Aug 

90, GWAPS, CSS safe #2 folder #24) 

Logistics: The airlift backlog of airlift stands at 86 C-141 equivalents and 

1240 passengers. (Msg (S), USCENTAF TAUBS Sitrep, 2721192 Aug 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #23) 

28 August 1990 

c+21 

Background Events: Iraq announces the “re-establishment” of the 19th 

province of Iraq, bringing Kuwait under the jurisdiction of Baghdad. 

Meanwhile, the Bush administration declares that their goal is an Iraqi 

withdrawal “without violence,” and that the toppling of Saddam Hussein’s 

regime is not required. 

Leaders: Effective 2824002 Aug 90, USCENTCOM FWD is disestablished 

and USCINCCENT established at Riyadh. The HQ element remaining at 

MacDill is designated USCENTCOM REAR. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, 

subj: Disestablishment of USCENTCOM FWD, 31 105 12 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS 

safe #7, CATLO folder #16) 

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Intelligence: CENTCOM reports that Iraqi air operations have stabilized in 

intensity, and they have apparently adopted more restrictive rules of 

engagement for defensive counter air operations, probably in an attempt to 

avoid prompting coalition retaliation. (Msg (s), USCENTCOM REAR to JCS, 

subj: Sitrep, 2802212 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Ground Order of Battle: The lOlst Airborne Division (Air Assault) 

begins air deployment into AOR to meet inbound, sea-embarked equipment. 

(Msg (S), USCENTCOM REAR to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2802212 Aug 90, GWAPS, 

css #35) 

Support Activities: In an example of the value of weather support, 

forecast data on Hurricane Gustav, provided by the TAC Weather Support 

Unit, allowed two TAC deployment missions to proceed on their planned 

routes, after only a 24-hour delay. (Air Weather Service, “Air Weather 

Service Contribution to Winning the War-The Value of Weather Support: 

Operation Desert ShieldStorm Report 1 ,” 23 May 1991, GWAPS, NA-76, p 

30) 

Logistics: USCENTAF REAR reports the airlift backlog at three days. 

uSCINCTRANS reports that the first Korean Airlines Boeing 747 entered the 

Desert Shield airlift stream, and a C-5 crashed at Ramstein Air Base, 

Germany. (Msg (S), USCENTAF TAUBS subj: Sitrep, 2822412 Aug 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #23; Msg (S) USCINCTRANS to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2904002 Aug 

90, GWAPS, CSS #76) 

Planning: USCENTAF requests twenty Sentinel Byte work stations to 

provide flying squadrons with automated intelligence support for mission 

planning. (Msg (S), CENTAF-TAC to HQ USAF, subj: Sentinel Byte Support 

to Desert Shield, 2821 552 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS safe #7 CATLO folder #22) 

An Air Force Studies and Analysis Agency analysis predicts a four 

percent attrition rate for all allied air forces during the first 24 hours of a 

campaign against Iraq. (Maj Frederic T. Case, AF/SA, “Analysis of Air 

Operations During Desert Shield/Desert Storm,” Nov 91, GwAPS, NA-212, 

P 1) 

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29 August 1990 

c+22 

Intelligence: CENXOM reports Iraqi air activity increased to its highest 

sortie rate since the invasion of Kuwait. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to Jcs, 

subj: Sitrep, 3021152 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Leaders: USCENTCOM REAR terminates situation 'reporting to the Joint 

Staff with the period ending 2904002 and establishes USCINCCENT Sitrep 

reporting period to the JCS as 16002 to 16002. (Msg (S), USCMCCENT to 

JCS, subj: Sitrep, 3021152 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Air Order of Battle: The first TR-1 ASARS surveillance mission is flown 

in the AOR. (Msg (S), CINCSAC to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 3006002 Aug 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #88) 

Ground Order of Battle: The CJCS issues deployment orders for a Joint 

Communications Support Element (JCSE) to provide contingency 

communications. (Msg (s), CJCS to JCSE, subj: Deployment Order 2914552 

Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS safe #2 folder #24) 

Support Activities: The CJCS authorizes additional US. military historians 

for the AOR. (Msg (U) JCS to Services, subj: Blanket Historical 

Augmentation for Operation Desert Shield, 2920232 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS 

safe #7 CATLO folder #22) 

Planning: COMUSCENTAF issues the Operations Order for the Phase I 

offensive air campaign against Iraq. The objectives of the Phase I 

campaign are to isolate, discredit, and incapacitate Saddam Hussein's 

regime; to induce Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait; to restore the legitimate 

government in Kuwait; and to ensure the defense of Saudi Arabia. 

COMUSCENTAF Operations Order: Offensive Campaign - Phase I (TS 

Limdis), 29 August 1990, GWAPS, CHC- 17-4) 

Air Operations: The Saudi government issues blanket clearance for 

deploying and supporting aircraft through I0 September. (Msg (C), USDAO 

to 21 AFOC, subj: Blanket Dip Aircraft Clearance for Deployment, 2914162 

Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS safe #7 CATLO folder #22) 

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30 August 1990 

C+23 

Leaders: USCINCCENT issues General Order 1 to guide the actions of U.S. 

personnel in respect to Saudi Arabian religious and political sensitivities. 

(Msg (u), HQ SAC to AIG 668, subj: Desert Shield General Order GO-1 

3023592 Aug 1990, IRIS 00888288) 

Intelligence: The Iraqi Air Force has launched over 360 sorties in the past 

two days, concentrating on air-to-ground training and air-to-air patrols. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 3121152 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS 

#35) 

Ground Order of Battle: USARCENT and USMARCENT weapons in the 

AOR now include 84 attack helicopters, 169 “OW systems, 118 M1 and 82 

M-60A1 tanks and 109 artillery pieces. (Msg (s), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: 

Sitrep, 3021 152 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Support Activities: A Light-Table Mensuration System for precision 

measurements of imagery is installed at USCENTCOM REAR, at MacDill Am, 

Florida, while four additional systems are set up for deployment to the 

AOR. Meanwhile, the Air Support Operations Center is being assembled 

at Dhahran. (Headquarters United States Central Command, “After Action 

Report” (SMF), 15 July 1991, GWAPS, NA-9, p 56) 

Logistics: USCENTCOM is assessing the ability of host nations to meet its 

petroleum, oil and lubricants requirements during combat surge operations. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 3121152 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS 

#35) 

COMUSCENTAF continues to place high priority on the distribution of 

Meal Ready to Eat (MRE) rations, and he requests B-rations to improve the 

diet of his troops. He also reports that five USCENTAF beddown locations 

have no wartime fuels surge capability due to equipment shorfalls. (Msg 

(s), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 3018002 Aug 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #12) 

Air Operations: The USAF C-130s in theater are being tasked at ninetyfive percent of capacity to move high-priority cargo and passengers, such 

as munitions, rations and fuel trucks. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: 

Sitrep, 3021 152 Aug 90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

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31 August 1990 

C+24 

Air Order of Battle: The first two EC-130 Volant Solo aircraft anive at 

King Fahd. Allied aircraft on 5-minute to 1-hour alerts include 105 day 

air-to-ground, 63 night air-to-ground, 24 day air-to-air, 20 night air-to-air 

and 7 B-52s. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 3121152 Aug 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Support Activities: CENTAF and CENTCOM develop a policy on requesting 

host nation support for immediate and future construction. (Msg (S), 

COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 3018002 Aug 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #12) 

Logistics: DOD authorizes USTRANSCOM to employ certified foreign air 

cargo aircraft in Desert Shield on a gratis basis. Additional Korean Air 

assets have been made available and certification of Kuwaiti aircraft 

continues. Germany grants blanket explosives clearance for Desert Shield 

missions. Total Desert Shield missions to date: 1,668. (Msg (S), 

USCINCTRANSKAT to JCS, subj: sitrep, 010400z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #75) 

In response to an Air Force Reserve Headquarters complaint, HQ USAF 

orders its major commands to “cease immediately” the unauthorized 

removal of chemical warfare defense equipment from reserve unit supply 

stocks. (Msg (u), HQ USAF to ALMAJCOM, subj: Unauthorized Withdrawal 

of CWDE Assets 2414412 Aug 90, GWAPS, NA-529) 

Planning: USCINCCENT states his air operations priorities as (1) counterair, 

(2) interdiction, (3) close air support and (4) preparations for possible Dday operations. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 31 21 152 Aug 

90, GWAPS, CSS #35) 

Air Operations: In the first Desert Shield Combat Search and Rescue 

mission, USSOCCENT launches an MH-53 on what proves to be a false 

alarm. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 3121 15Z Aug 90, GWAPS, 

css #35) 

1 September 1990 

C+25 

Intelligence: USCINCCENT reports that Iraqi ground forces in Kuwait 

continue to dig in, while retaining the ability to launch an attack within 18 

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to 24 hours of making the decision. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: 

Sitrep, 01 21 152 Sep 90, GWAPS, css #34) 

Air Order of Battle: The uss Blue Ridge arrives in the Arabian Gulf to 

provide command facilities for COMUSNAVCENT. In the later opinion of his 

Air Force Liaison Officer, COMUSNAVCENT’S decision to locate his 

command at sea, coupled with the communications limitations of the Blue 

Ridge, significantly limited his ability to influence planning for the air 

campaign. (End of Tour Report, COMUSNAVCENT AFLO, 5 Mar 1991, 

IRIS 00888278) 

Six EC-130 Airborne Battlefield Command and Control Center 

(ABCCC) aircraft arrive at Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 0121152 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

The government of Greece approves basing of a SAC tanker force at 

Hellenikon Air Base, near Athens. (Msg (S), CINCSAC to JCS, subj: Sitrep 

0105302 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #87) 

Support Activities: Combat Camera satellite links are established from 

Saudi Arabia to the Pentagon. (Msg (s), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 

0121152 sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

AN/TRC- 170 Tropo radios begin arriving in the AOR. Once all TRC170 radios are in place, the in-theater communications “backbone” will be 

established and available for users. (Msg (S), USCENTAF REAR to AIG 7972, 

subj: Sitrep, 0121232 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #22) 

Logistics: The Saudi government is providing numerous national assets, 

bulk water, some fuels, about 25,000 meals per day, and numerous port, 

storage and military facilities at no cost. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, 

subj: Sitrep, 0121 152 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

CINCSAC reports that 22 munitions support vehicles, stranded at 

Anderson AFB, Guam, are urgently needed at Diego Garcia, to unload over 

5,000 bombs from the uSS Kestrel when it docks between 10-14 

September. (Msg (S), CINCSAC to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 0105302 Sep 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #87) 

Planning: In order, USCINCCENT’S air operations priorities are to (1) 

continue combat air patrols to protect airfields and AWACS and RIVET JOINT 

aircraft, (2) maintain aircraft in a ground alert posture to delay and attrit 

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any Iraqi ground forces crossing into Saudi territory, (3) retain the 

capability to provide close air support for friendly troops in contact with 

the enemy, and (4) continue preparations for possible D-day operations. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 0121152 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS 

#34) 

2 September 1990 

C+26 

Intelligence: USCINCCENT reports that Iraqi air activity decreased to only 

sixty-eight observed sorties today. Significantly, no defensive patrols have 

been flown for two days, indicating increased reliance on early warning 

systems and ground alert aircraft. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: 

Sitrep, 0221 15Z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Air Order of Battle: The last planned F- 1 1 1 F, F- 16, and A- 1 0 squadrons 

arrive at, respectively, Taif, Al Minhad, and King Fahd Air Bases, Saudi 

Arabia, bringing in-theater forces to 32, 120 and 96 aircraft. (Headquarters 

United States Central Command, “After Action Report” (S/NF), 15 July 

1991, GWAPS, NA-9, p 57) 

Ground Order of Battle: USMARCENT places all of his forces into a 

single Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTAF) - the 1st Marine 

Expeditionary Force (1st MEF). After executing the first deployment of a 

Maritime Preposition Force brigade, the 7th Marine Expeditionary Brigade 

is absorbed into the 1st MEF. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 

0321152 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Support Activities: The Joint Staff J-3 and USCENTCOM J-3 establish a 

KY-68 direct communications link. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: 

Sitrep, 0221 15Z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Civil Engineers: The USCENTAF FWD Civil Engineer reports that aircraft 

are deploying to bases without adequate crash and rescue equipment. (Area 

of Operation Status Report, USCENTAF FWDDE, 2 Sep 1990, p 12, IRIS 

00887476/K 178.930 1) 

Approximately six months after all Desert Shield forces close in the 

AOR, the USCENTAF FWD Civil Engineer intends to upgrade all facilities 

constructed during the deployment to temporary-construction standards. 

(History, USCENTAF/DE, “Operation Desert Shield C+60 - C+90: 

Commander’s Journal,” IRIS 00887485/K178.9301- 104) 

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The engineering services deployment priority is movement of the 823rd 

Red Horse Squadron to the AOR. (Msg (S), USCENTAF REAR to AIG 7972, 

subj: Sitrep, 0220322 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #22) 

Logistics: USCINCCENT orders the deployment of 16 C- 130s of the 130th 

Tactical Airlift Group to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to USCINCEUR, subj: Deployment Order, 021 950Z Sep 90, 

GWAPS, CSS 87) 

Due to the critical shortage of sustainment airlift, USCENTAF reports 

that munitions, fuels equipment, fire protection, satellite communications 

and security force shortages render “marginal” his ability to sustain combat. 

Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 020800Z Sep 

90, GWAPS, CSS #I 1) 

3 September 1990 

C+27 

Intelligence: Iraqi air activity continues at a low level. Although Iraqi 

forces in Kuwait retain the ability to go over to the attack in 12-24 hours, 

USCINCCENT does not see the artillery and logistics buildup that would 

precede a campaign of more than limited objectives. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT 

to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 0321 15Z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Ground Order of Battle: US and Saudi Special Forces make initial 

contact and begin cross training in preparation for employment as 

combined special reconnaissance teams along the Saudi-Kuwait border in 

the Eastern Provincial Area Command. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: 

Sitrep, 0321 15z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Total U.S. military personnel in the AOR reached 104,304. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 0321 15Z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Support Activities: A Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) 

van becomes operational at Riyadh. This system, along with Wraase 

satellite receivers and Rapid Deployment Imagery Terminals, receives 

imagery from US military and civilian satellite systems, as well as from the 

European Meteorological Satellite. Subsequently, US weather personnel 

and commanders found the data gathered from these systems is invaluable 

to support of such actions as target planning, redirecting sorties, ground 

movement planning, and for getting optimal effectiveness from night vision 

and night attack systems. 

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Logistics: USCINCCENT reports that load-out and mechanical difficulties of 

available shipping has delayed numerous closures and, consequently, his 

“high confidence defense date.” (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 

0321 15z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Eight KC-10s are used in the pure cargo role. Also, the last two 

reserve squadrons of C-5 aircrews are activated. (Msg (S), USCINCI’RANS 

to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 0404002 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #75) 

Planning: The Joint Department of Operational Planning (JDOP) working 

group finishes the final draft of the concept of operations for a combined 

defense. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 0321152 Sep 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Other Activities: The pilot of a US F-lK, downed by a reported engine 

fire, is recovered by a United Arab Emirates search and rescue helicopter. 

(Headquarters United States Central Command, “After Action Report” 

(SYNF), 15 Jui 1991, GWAPS, NA-9, p 57) 

4 September 1990 

C+28 

Leaders: CINCUSAFE (Gen Oaks) presents the “second front” concept 

(known as the “Charlie One Air Component“ which had been developed 

by members of the 52 TFW in August, and called for a couple of days 

worth of airborne electronic combat operations operating out of Incirlik 

AB, Turkey to complicate Iraqi air defenses and divert enemy attention and 

resources should war come) to SACEUR (Gen Galvin) at the USEUCOM 

component commanders conference in Naples, It. (HQ USAFEYHO, History 

of Joint Task Force - Proven Force (SmF), 13 Dec 1991, GWAPS, NA-141) 

Intelligence: Iraqi Air Force low-level training flights appear to key their 

turn points on towers and other man-made objects to minimize their 

exposure to coalition interference. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: 

Sitrep, 0421152 Sep 90, GWAPS, css #34) 

Logistics: COMUSCENTAF reports that airlift shortfalls continue to stymie 

beddown activities. The shortage of R-9 refueling vehicles is reaching 

critical proportions as more aircraft arrive in country. The overall mission 

capable rate for UsCENTAF aircraft is eighty-eight percent, with the only 

aircraft showing a trend being the F-l17s, which are experiencing exhaust 

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problems. (Msg (S), 

040800Z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #11) 

COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 

While the general air munitions situation is improving, flares and chaff 

packages remain a limiting factor. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: 

Sitrep, 0421 15Z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Air Operations: The first Kuwaiti Boeing 747 mission is flown in support 

of Desert Shield. (Msg (S), USCINmRANS to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 0504002 Sep 

90, GWAPS, CSS #75) 

To test emergency dispersal procedures, AFSOCCENT sends four MC130 and two EC-130s to Oman to remain over night in exercise Partial 

Flush. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 0521 15Z Sep 90, GWAPS, 

css #34) 

Other Activities: US forces seize control of an Iraqi ship for the first time 

in support of the United Nations embargo against Iraq. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 0421 15Z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

5 September 1990 

C+29 

Intelligence: The Iraqi Air Force conducts three combat air patrols and 

night ground controlled intercept training. Approximately fifty percent of 

Iraqi sorties are devoted to transport activity. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 

904, subj: Sitrep, 0621152 Sep 91, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Air Order of Battle: The last planned F-4G “Wild Weasel” squadron 

arrives at Shaikh Isa with 12 aircraft, bringing the total of such aircraft in 

the theater to 36. (Headquarters United States Central Command, “After 

Action Report” (SMF), 15 July 1991, GWAPS, NA-9, p 58) 

Logistics: Summarizing the critical shortage of airlift cargo pallets and tiedown nets, an Air Staff expert reports that, although MAC ordered 240,000 

pallets and 100,000 nets on 31 August, there remains a critical shortage of 

pallets and “immediate action by deployed units to expedite return of assets 

[is] required to prevent [the] issue from snowballing. (Point Paper, Major 

Whicker, HQ USAF-LRC, TRANSCELL, 5 Sep 90, GWAPS, NA-529) 

The growing theater airlift backlog prompts COMUSCENTAF to request 

3-5 days of in-country strategic airlift augmentation to move munitions, 

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vehicles, and bare base assets. Munitions supplies remain below 7-10 

days of stocks. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 

0508002 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #11) 

6 September 1990 

C+30 

Background Events: As Britain’s Parliament meets in emergency session 

and issues overwhelming support for the Western military deployment in 

the Persian Gulf, a Wall Street JournavNBC News poll shows strong 

American public support for American military. defense of Saudi Arabia, 

the liberation of Kuwait and retaliation for any harm to American hostages. 

Intelligence: The Iraqi Army digs deeper in Kuwait, while the Iraqi Air 

Force maintains a modest pace of operations (79 sorties noted), though it 

does resume limited combat air patrols. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: 

Sitrep, 0621 15Z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Air Order of Battle: USClNCCENT reports that the uSS Kennedy carrier 

battle group entered the AOR, bringing his fixed-wing combat air assets to 

109 air-to-air, 243 air-to-ground, 227 dual-role, and 31 7 support aircraft. 

(Msg (S), USClNCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 0621 15Z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS 

#34) 

Three EF-111s arrive at Taif and one E-3A AWACS arrives at Riyadh. 

(Msg (S), USCENTAF REAR to AIG 7972, subj: Sitrep, 0621492 Sep 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #22) 

Ground Order of Battle: The 24th Infantry Division completes the air 

movement portion of its deployment, while the French 6th Light Armor 

Brigade begins its deployment to the AOR. (Headquarters United States 

Central Command, “After Action Report” (S/NF), 15 July 1991, GWAPS, NA9, P 58) 

USCINCCENT reports that the arrivals of the 4th Marine Expeditionary 

Brigade and a special operations marine expeditionary unit add dimension 

to USCENTCOM’S combat capabilities. Both units will remain afloat and 

prepared to conduct a full range of amphibious operations. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 0621 15Z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Support Activities: The National Security Agency releases the first two 

editions of the Joint Communications Electronic Operations Instructions 

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(JCEOI) for Desert Shield. It arrives in theater and will be distributed by 

9 September. (Msg JCS to DIRNSA (C), subj: Joint CEO1 for Operation 

Desert Shield, 051 3402 Sep 90, GWAPS,CSS safe #7, CATLO folder 20; Msg 

(S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 0921 15Z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Medical: The Navy’s 350-bed Fleet Hospital-5 sees its first patient at A1 

Jubayl. (Amy Graham, et al., Desert Storm Reconstruction Report, Volume 

XI: Medical, Center for Naval Analyses Report CRM 91-187, Alexandria, 

Virginia, October 1991, GWAPS, NA-273). NOTE: Up until this point, five 

USCENTAF air transportable hospitals (350 beds total) provided the only 

deployed US hospitalization facilities in the theater. (Lt Col Bob Furguson, 

“Operations Desert Shield and Storm: Air Force Medical Plans and 

Operations,” HQ USCENTAF/CXM, Shaw AFB, sc, 25 November 1991, pp 1 

and 35, GwAPS, NA-529) 

Civil Engineers: Clarifying theater construction priorities, USCENTCOM/J-~ 

directs “build at initial standards,” meaning that facilities will be 

constructed to austere standards, with a minimum of contract effort and for 

one to six months of expected use. (Msg (U), USCINCCENT/CCJ-4, subj: 

Policy and Planning Guidance for Theater Construction, 6 Sep 90) 

At USCENTAF FWD request, all pending deployments of engineering and 

services personnel are halted. (Msg (S), USCENTAF REAR to AIG 7972, subj: 

Sitrep, 0621492 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #22) 

Logistics: Most USCENTAF support forces are in theater, but without the 

planned 30-day supplies of munitions and rations. The first munitions ship 

arrives in theater, and the Saudi government agrees to provide food, water, 

and transportation for US forces. (Headquarters United States Central 

Command, “After Action Report” (S/NF), 15 July 1991, GWAPS, NA-9, p 58) 

In order, COMUSCENTAF’S strategic airlift priorities are munitions, R-9 

refueling trucks, Harvest Falcon equipment, communications equipment, 

and war readiness supply kits. He also reports that misdirected shipments 

and the slow movement (7-14 days) of MICAP (Mission Critical Aircraft 

Part) assets from the US and Europe are causing disruption and delays in 

his operations. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: 

Sitrep, 0608002 Sep 90, GWAPS, css #11) 

MAC requests the activation of four additional C-141 Reserve 

squadrons to be in place by 10 September. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to JCS, 

subj: Sitrep, 0704002 Sep 90, GWAPS, Css #75) 

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Planning: USCINCCENT plans to conduct small-scale electronic-combat 

exercises, along with increasingly realistic air-to-ground training operations 

in Saudi Arabia. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 0621 15Z Sep 

90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

7 September 1990 

C+31 

Intelligence: The Iraqis have established a 9-division defensive belt 

running from the northern shore of Kuwait Bay around to the northwestem 

comer of Kuwait, backed up by a counterattack force of two armor, one 

mechanized, and two infantry divisions. (Msg (s), USClNCCENT to JCS, 

subj: Sitrep, 0721152 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Air Order of Battle: The US government agrees to allow the Saudi 

government to purchase twenty-four F-1 SUDS, to be delivered in 

September-October. (Headquarters United States Central Command, “After 

Action Report” (SRVF), 15 July 1991, GWAPS, NA-9, p 58) 

Ground Order of Battle: Two brigades of the 24th Infantry Division are 

now equipped and deployed in the field. Six of nine Army Tactical 

Missile Systems (ATACMS) have amved in the AOR, enhancing the ability 

of the XVIII Abn Corps to strike deep targets. (Msg (s), USCINCCENT to 

JCS, subj: Sitrep, 0721152 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Deployment of the 12th Aviation Brigade commences and the 4th 

Marine Expeditionary Brigade is “chopped” (change of operational 

command) to uSCINCCENT. (Headquarters United States Central Command, 

“After Action Report” (S/NF), 15 July 1991, GWAPS, NA-9, p 58) 

Support Activities: The first elements of the 602nd TAIRCW Computer 

Assisted Force Management System (CAWS) arrives in theater. 

COMUSCENTAF plans to install CAFMS terminals at Jeddah New, Tabuk, 

Doha, A1 Minhad, Seeb, Sharjah, Bateen, King Khalid, Riyadh, A1 Ayn, 

and Masirah. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 

070800Z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #11) 

USCINCCENT places electronic intelligence emphasis on locating and 

analyzing Iraqi radar emitters. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 

0721 15Z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

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Medical: The 500-bed hospital ship, uss Comfort, anchors near Bahrain, 

augmenting not only Navy and Marine Corps medical capabilities, but the 

hospitalization capacity of the overall theater. (Amy Graham, et al., 

Desert Storm Reconstruction Report, Volume XI: Medical, Center for Naval 

Analyses Report CRM 91 -1 87, Alexandria, Virginia, October 1991, GWAPS, 

NA-273). 

Civil Engineers: The chief civil engineers for the Army, Navy and.Air 

Force form a joint planning and support cell for Operation Desert Shield, 

to minimize duplication and delay in providing engineering support during 

the crisis. (Msg (C) Joint Staff to USCINCCENT/CCJ-4-7, subj: Desert Shield 

Joint Engineering Planning and Support Cell, 1705172 Sep 90, NHC, 

9171 9, CNO-DCNO Briefer Files; GWAPS, NA-524 [notes only]) 

Logistics: USCINCCENT reports that stockages of critical air-to-air and 

“tank killer” munitions still fall below the goal of establishing a adequate 

supply for CENTAF. Supply levels for Maverick missiles (AGM-65BD) are 

less than 20 percent desired, while some cluster munitions are present at 

less than 10 percent of the goal. (Msg (s), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 

0721 15z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Reporting on the status of bare base assets being used in support of 

Desert Shield, an Air Staff expert reports that 82 percent of all required 

Harvest Falcon assets are on hand. Of those, 4 percent were on three prepositioning ships currently unloading in the AOR, 36 percent were on land 

in theater, and 60 percent remained in the CONUS, awaiting air or sea lift. 

The Harvest Falcon package was designed to provide the munitions, 

supplies and equipment required to support a 55,000-person, 750-aircraft, 

37-squadron air force in a contingency theater. A current problem, the 

expert reported, was that the CONUS-stored materiel was not packaged in 

unit sets and “squadron set integrity was ignored and items were sent 

where the requirements existed.” (Background Paper on Desert Shield Bare 

Base Assets Status, Lt Col Fisher, AF/LEYX, 7 Sep 90, GWAPS, NA-529) 

Planning: USCINCCENT updates Operations Order 003, but there are no 

major changes in USCENTCOM strategy or mission assignments. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to Service Components, subj: Annex c to USCINCCENT OPORD 

003 for Operation Desert Shield 0716502 Sep 90, GWAPS, NA-523) 

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8 September 1990 

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Background Events: Secretary of State James A. Baker completes three 

days of talks with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Saudi King 

Fahd. All agree there will be no negotiations with Iraq until its troops 

withdraw from Kuwait. 

Air Order of Battle: Four AC-130 gunships arrive at King Fahd Airport, 

Saudi Arabia. (Msg (S), USCENTAF REAR to AIG 7972, subj: sitrep, 

0823002 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #22) 

The arrival of the last two planned C-130 squadrons at Sharjah and Al 

Ain air bases brings the total in-theater fleet to 96. (Headquarters United 

States Central Command, “After Action Report” (s/NF), 15 July 1991, 

GWAPS, NA-9, p 58; Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: 

Sitrep, 0808002 Sep 90, GWAPS, css #ll) 

Logistics: As base populations increase, COMUSCENTAF encourages 

efforts to limit deploying personnel. The lack of outsized cargo-capable 

theater airlift aircraft forces surface movement of critical equipment. 

However, customs clearance at the Saudi-United Arab Emirates border 

brings vehicle movement to a standstill, leaving R-9 refuelen, vacuum 

sweepers, and P-13 fire fighting equipment on flatbed trucks at the border 

unable to move. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: 

Sitrep, 0808002 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #11) 

Air Operations: USCENTAF begins an integrated-package flying training 

program. Missions consist of packages of air-to-ground, air-to-air, and 

adversary aircraft [sic]. Initial packages are single-service, but plans are 

made to progress to multi-service and multi-national scenarios. Meanwhile, 

Rl-4Cs begin flying long-range optical reconnaissance missions. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 0921152 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Other Activities: COMUSCENTAF is designated the search and rescue (SAR) 

coordinator for the AOR. (Msg (S), USCENTAF FWD/JRCC to AFRCC, subj: 

Sitrep, 0912002 Sep 90, GWAPS, css #24) 

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9 September 1990 

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Background Events: In Helsinki, Finland, President Bush and Soviet 

President Gorbachev issue a joint pledge to act “individually and in 

concert” to reverse Iraq’s conquest of Kuwait, even if that can not be 

accomplished by peaceful means. 

Intelligence: Iraqi ground units in Kuwait remain in a defensive posture, 

and their air force continues to operate at reduced levels. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 0921152 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Security: USCINCCENT tasks USARCENT to “provide forces for air base 

ground defense operations outside the designated base or installation 

boundaries of other componenthpporting commands.” COMUSCENTAF is 

responsible for defending his bases within their designated boundaries, but 

should “be prepared to receive OXON [Operational Control] of selected 

forces from other components to counter [larger threats].” (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to Service Components, subj: OPORD 003, 0906512 Sep 90, 

GWAPS, NA-524 [notes only]) 

Planning: COMUSCENTAF plans a 6-day theater airlift effort to move malpositioned munitions to operating bases. However, theater airlift operations 

remain hampered by the lack of oversize cargo-capable aircraft and a 

shortage of 463L air cargo pallets, tie down chains and chain tensioners. 

(Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FUID to USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 0908002 Sep 

90, GWAPS, CSS #11) 

Air Operations: U-2, TR-1, RF-4, and RSAF RF-5 aircraft fly 

reconnaissance missions along the Saudi-Kuwait border. Electronic combat 

assets (EF-111, F-4G, EC-130, and EAdB) practice threat suppression 

profiles and communications. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 

1021 15z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

USCINCSAC reports that, between 20 August and 6 September, SAC B52s flew 16 training sorties over Saudi Arabia and I1 at Diego Garcia. 

The command is awaiting basing approval to increase theater B-52 strength 

to 28. (Msg (S), CINCSAC to JCS, subj: Sitrep, o904oOz Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS 

#87) 

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Background Events: Iran and Iraq announce plans to resume diplomatic 

relations, and Saddam Hussein offers free oil to Third World nations that 

can arrange shipping to Iraq. 

Support Activities: Imminent dangerhostile fire pay is made retroactive 

to 1 August 1990 for US service personnel in the AOR. (Headquarters 

United States Central Command, “After Action Report” (s/NF), 15 July 

1991, GWAPS, NA-9, p 59) 

Logistics: USCINCCENT reports that 10,@)0 cases of USCENTAF Meals 

Ready to Eat (MRE) rations are being “cross-leveled” to USARCENT, and 

that USCENTAF’S critical air munitions shortages are AGM-65, AGM-88, 

CBU-87/89s. Mavericks (AGM-65s) remain at less than 25 percent of 

desired 7-day stockage levels. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 

1021152 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

COMUSCENTAF reports that shortages of F-15 fuel tanks are a limiting 

factor in their operations. He also identifies continued transport, 

communications, war-readiness spares kit limitations, along with 

overworked 750Kw generators, as key problems. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF 

FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, l00800Z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #11) 

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Background Events: President Bush tells a joint session of Congress, 

“We will not let this aggression stand,” and reiterates four policy 

objectives: (1 ) the complete, immediate and unconditional Iraqi withdrawal 

from Kuwait, (2) restoration of Kuwait’s legitimate government, (3) 

assurance of security and stability in the Persian Gulf, and (4) protection 

of American citizens abroad. 

Leaders: CSAF, General Michael J. Dugan, visits USCENTCOM FWD. (Msg 

(S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1121152 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS 

#34) 

Intelligence: USCINCCENT revises his estimate of Iraqi strength. He now 

believes that 11 divisions are committed in Kuwait, with 5 more divisions 

in reinforcement. These 16 divisions are assessed as capable of offensive 

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operations within 12 to 24 hours after receiving orders. Meanwhile, Iraq 

redeploys SA-6 surface-to-air missile batteries from central Kuwait to 

southern Iraq, suggesting a growing emphasis on protection of the Iraqi 

border. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1121152 Sep 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Ground Order of Battle: The deployment of the 1st Cavalry Division 

begins. (Headquarters United States Central Command, “After Action 

Report” (S/NF), 15 July 1991, GWAPS, NA-9, p 59) 

Support Activities: Key elements of the 726th Tactical Control 

Squadron’s Control and Reporting Center (CRC) depart Homestead AFB, 

Florida, on board six C-141s. (Msg (S), USCENTAF REAR to AIG 7972, 

subj: Sitrep, 11ooo9Z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #22) 

Logistics: COMUSCENTAF reports that, as expected, the desert environment 

is causing additional aircraft maintenance problems: sand ingestion is 

burning F- 15 turbine blades and combustors, and blowing sand abrades the 

windows of Forward Looking Infra-Red (FLIR) equipment. Meanwhile, 

twenty 3,000 pound capacity ice machines are distributed to USCENTAF 

field kitchens and air transportable hospitals. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF 

FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 01 10800Z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #11) 

USCENTAF REAR requests air movement priority, vice sealift, for thirty 

USCENTAF tactical field laundries, and reports all backlogged rations have 

been shipped to the AOR. (Msg (S), USCENTAF REAR to AIG 7972, subj: 

Sitrep, 11OOO9Z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #22) 

Planning: As the flow of deploying combat aircraft slows, USCINCCENT 

places additional emphasis on establishing munitions sustainability, 

refueling capacity, and communications support at the operating bases. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 11 21 15Z Sep 90, GWAPS, 

css #34) 

Air Operations: MAC begins operations into King Khalid Military City 

to deliver forces as close as possible to their beddown location. (Msg (S), 

USCINCTRANS to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1204002 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #75) 

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12 September 1990 

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Intelligence: USCINCCENT now reports Iraqi ground forces in Kuwait 

probably include 10 deployed and 7 reinforcing divisions, capable of 

launching an offensive within 12 to 24 hours of receiving orders. (Msg (9, 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1211152 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Leaders: CJCS, General Colin Powell visits the AOR. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1321152 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Air Order of Battle: Five Patriot SAM batteries are now deployed in the 

theater, along with thirty-two PAC I1 missiles capable of defeating Iraqi 

Scuds. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1211152 Sep 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #34) 

With the arrival of the last of 5 AC-130 “Gun Ships” at King Fahd 

Airport, all Phase I combat aircraft are closed in-theater. Current strength 

includes 962 fixed wing (600 combat) and approximately 1 100 rotary wing 

aircraft. (Headquarters United States Central Command, “After Action 

Report” (SMF), 15 July 1991, GWAPS, NA-9, p 59) 

Ground Order of Battle: The air movement phase of the 1st Marine 

Expeditionary Brigade’s deployment is complete. (Headquarters United 

States Central Command, “After Action Report” (SNF), 15 July 1991, 

GWAPS, NA-9, p 59) 

USSOCCENT FWD is established at King Khalid Military City. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1221152 Sep 90, GWAPS, Css #34) 

Support Activities: USCENTAF coordinates Tactical Field Exchange (TFE) 

requirements and site priorities with HQ Army-Air Force Exchange Service 

(AAFES)-Europe. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: 

Sitrep, 01208002 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #11) 

Civil Engineers: 750Kw generators continue to break down at a high rate. 

USCENTAF requests five transformers from RAF Mildenhall, England to 

connect the King Fahd Airport tent city to commercial power. (Msg (s), 

COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 01208002 Sep 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #11) 

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Logistics: Assessing that “we’re bedded down and working sustainment 

of combat air operations,” COMUSCENTAF reports his logistic priorities as, 

in order: munitions, R-9 refuelers, Harvest Falcon equipment, 

communications, sustainment supplies and War Readiness Spares Kits. 

BLU-109s for F-11IFs are added to the munitions shortfall. (Msg (S), 

COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 01208002 Sep 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #I 1) 

Advising CSAF that Desert Shield reaffirmed the value of a strong airlift 

infrastructure in Europe, CINCMAC reports that “we would have an 

extremely difficult time doing Desert Shield without Rhein Main and 

Torrejon Air Bases.” (Msg (U), CINCMAC to CSAF, subj: Lessons Learned 

from Desert Shield, 1222302 Sep 90, GwAPS, NA-529) 

To expedite the return flow of airlift cargo pallets and tie-down nets, 

HQ USAF instructs USCENTAF to establish a procedure “which relieves 

custodians from accountability for deployed pallets and nets.” (Msg 

(U), HQ USAF to USCENTAF, subj: Pallets and Nets, 1221492 Sep 90, 

GWAPS, NA-529) 

Air Operations: USCENTAF training emphasizes the creation and operation 

of large force packages. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

121 1152 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

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Intelligence: Iraqi air activity continues to be moderate, at around 80 

sorties p&r day. Nearly one-half of the transport flights into Kuwait are 

landing at Kuwait International Airport. Republican Guard units deployed 

immediately north of the Kuwaiti border are not maintaining a high state 

of readiness, increasing USCINCCENT’S estimate of the time required for Iraq 

to mount an offensive. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

1321 152 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Support Activities: The Armed Forces Radio and Television Service 

begins broadcasts in the AOR. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 1321 152 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Civil Engineers: USCENTAF deploys a power production team to 

Thumrait, Oman to conduct depot-level maintenance of bare base electrical 

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generators and power distribution systems. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 

904, subj: Sitrep, 1321 15Z Sep 90, GwAPS, Css #34) 

Air Force PRIME BEEF teams, together with Navy SEABEES are working 

to identify construction requirements with initial focus on connecting tent 

cities to commercial utilities, and constructing aircraft barriers and 

munitions storage areas. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, 

subj: Sitrep, 01 308000 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #11) 

Logistics: Officials of the Saudi Arabian Marketing and Refining 

Company assure USCENTCOM planners that they can produce and provide 

all coalition wartime fuel requirements in Saudi Arabia. USCINCCENT asks 

Oman and Bahrain for similar assurances. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 

904, subj: Sitrep, 1321 15Z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Based on his observations during an 11-14 September trip to the AOR, 

the HQ USAF DCsLogistics and Engineering, Lt Gen Henry Viccellio Jr., 

reports that the slow return of airlift pallets and tie-down nets from the AOR 

was due in part to CENTAF’S unawareness of the problem, the usefulness of 

the pallets for non-airlift purposes, the accountability of the pallets (which 

leads users to consider them as their assets), and the fact that “MAC aircraft 

refuse to accept ad hoc retrograde.” A staff officer determines this last 

factor as probably the consequence of an isolated incident, and he reports 

efforts have been underway to alleviate the pallet shortage since 21 August. 

(Point Papers, “Status of Pallets and Nets,” Maj Whicker, USAF-LRCTRANSCELL, 17 Sep and 2 Oct 90, GWAPS, NA-529) 

Supply and spare parts shortages reduce F-117 flying by twenty 

percent, while the scarcity of cargo chains and tie-down devices delays 

munitions movements at several bases. Along with several critical aircraft 

parts and systems, USCENTAF requests priority air movement of dry 

chemical and Halon fire fighting agents from Europe. (Msg (S), 

COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 0130800Z 

GWAPS, CSS #11) 

Sep 90, 

Air Operations: The Government of Egypt approves the beddown of SAC 

air refueling aircraft at Cairo West AB, Egypt. (Msg (S), USOMC Cairo to 

USCENTAF FWD, subj: Sitrep, 1315442 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #192) 

Planning: USCENTAF ’s priorities for countering an Iraqi invasion of Saudi 

Arabia are (1) counterair, (2) close air support, and (3) interdiction. (Msg 

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(S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1321 15z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS 

#34) 

14 September 1990 

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Background Events: The UK announces that it will send armored units 

to support the Coalition. 

Intelligence: USCINCCENT now estimates that 10 deployed and 8 

reinforcing Iraqi divisions in or near Kuwait could launch an offensive 

within 36 to 48 hours of a decision to do so, though he believes this is 

their least likely course of action. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 1421152 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Air Order of Battle: All AFSOCCENT subordinate units are in theater. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1421152 Sep 90, GWAPS, 

css #34) 

Ground Order of Battle: The 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade closes 

in theater. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1421 15Z Sep 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Support Activities: In some further observations from his 11-14 

September trip to the AOR, Lt Gen Henry Viccellio Jr., reports that “few 

units thought to bring contracting agents and paying agents. Result: lots 

of needs, lots of gooddservices available, but no way to get at them.” 

General Viccellio noted a suggestion that USCENTAF “surrender” its field 

laundries to uSARCENT (“NO, NO, NO,”- Viccellio) and maintenance 

problems with uSCENTAF field kitchens, 750 Kw generators, and Harvest 

Falcon assets. He also suggested that USCENTAF look at British techniques 

for expeditiously “entrenching” munitions for protection. (Notes, Lt Gen 

Henry Viccellio Jr., GWAPS, NA-529) 

In order, COMUSCENTAF’S logistics priorities change to, munitions, 

resupply/War Readiness Spares Kits (WRSK), F-15 external tanks, R-9 

refueling vehicles, and Harvest Falcon assets. 536 F-15 external fuel tanks 

are needed to meet a 45-day requirement, and the command is establishing 

the Pacer Camel program to expedite spare engine shipments. GBU-24’s 

at Taif are rendered inoperable by bursting nitrogen bottles. The PRIME 

FARE program has moved one million Meals Ready to Eat (MRE) to 

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forward sites. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 

01408002 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #11) 

Planning: USCINCCENT reports a “positive and constructive,” three-day 

fire-support conference with the Saudi Northern Area Command (NAC) and 

the Eastern Area Command (EAC). Issues discussed were US and Saudi 

fire-support plans (emphasizing simplicity, mutual support, and feasibility); 

close air support; airborne command, control, and communication; naval 

gunfire; and airspace coordination. (Msg (s), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 1421 15Z Sep 90, GWAPS, css #34) 

Air Operations: USCENTAF conducts close air support and tactical air 

control system exercises, while USSOCCENT trains Royal Saudi Air Force 

pilots as forward air controllers. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 1421 15Z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

ClNCSAC reports that, of twenty B-52s at Diego Garcia, 14 are on alert 

loaded with CBU or M-117 bombs. The command has 186 tankers 

committed to Desert Shield (94 in theater, 13 in the Pacific, and 79 in 

Europe or the Atlantic), and 47 more in reserve. Also, SAC reconnaissance 

assets have flown 74 sortied892 hours (RC-135), 32 sortied251 hours (U2), and 15 sortied1 17 hours (TR-1). (Msg (S), CINCSAC to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 

140400z sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #87) 

15 September 1990 

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Air Order of Battle: The uss Kennedy Carrier Battle Group changes to 

the operational control of USCINCCENT. Total fixed wing aircraft in theater 

now total 1,043. (Headquarters United States Central Command, “After 

Action Report” (S/NF), 15 July 1991, GWAPS, NA-9, p 60) 

Ground Order of Battle: Total USCENTCOM personnel strength in the 

AOR reaches 157,281. Major ground weapons include 117 attack 

helicopters, 589 Tow systems, 385 tanks, 276 artillery pieces and 38 

multiple launch rocket systems. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 1521 15Z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

France announces it will deploy a regiment of the 6th Light Armored 

Division, a helicopter regiment, and some tactical aircraft to the theater - 

approximately 4,000 personnel. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 1621 15Z Sep 90, GWAPS, css #34) 

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All planned USMARCENT forces have arrived in theater. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1621 15Z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Logistics: To enhance intratheater air cargo movement within the AOR, 

USCENTCOM’S Joint Movements Center approves a daily schedule of socalled “Camel” missions. USCENTAF airlift operations are otherwise 

hampered by a combined shortfall of 258 10,0001b (10K) and 13,OOO 

pound capacity (13K) forklifts. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to 

USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 150800 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #11) 

Planning: USAF Chief of Staff, Gen. Michael Dugan tells reporters during 

a regional tour that air power (including a bombing campaign against Iraq), 

is the only effective option to expel Iraq from Kuwait. He suggests that 

Marine and Army ground forces could be used for diversions, flanking 

attacks and to block an Iraqi counterstrike on Saudi Arabia, and that 

ground forces might be called upon to reoccupy Kuwait. However, this 

would occur only after air power devastates enemy resistance, greatly 

easing those tasks. Regarding the Iraqi Air Force, Dugan attributes to them 

a “very limited capability”, noting that “they did not distinguish themselves 

in the war against Iran.” (Rick Atkinson, “U.S. to Rely on Air Strikes If 

War Erupts,’’ The Washington Post, 16 September 1990) 

USCINCTRANS continues to evaluate in-theater strategic airlift crew 

staging. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1604002 Sep 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #75) 

16 September 1990 

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Intelligence: Iraqi Air Force operations remain focused on training and 

defensive operations, with fighter activity in Kuwait virtually nonexistent 

over the past twenty days. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

1721 15z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Civil Engineers: The USCENTAF Civil Engineer establishes a three- phase 

plan to upgrade beddown facilities from initial construction standards to 

temporary standards as the Desert Shield contingency progresses. 

(Briefing, USCENTAF/DE, Theater Construction Policy, Briefing slides from 

CENTCOM J-4/7 for the Theater Construction Meeting, Theater Construction 

Strategy, 16 Sep 1990, IRIS 00887497/ K178.9301-116) 

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Since many sites are approaching completion of expedient construction 

for initial beddown and feeding, construction shifts to preparations for 

hostilities-hardening, dispersal, and backup utilities. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: sitrep, 1621 1% Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Air Operations: USCENTAF flies two large-package interdiction exercises. 

One package consists of forty F-16s while the second includes eight F-16s 

and two F-4Gs. The overall AOR aircraft mission-capable rate is eightynine percent. Lack of spare parts replenishment continues to be a problem. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: sitrep, 1621 15Z Sep 90, GWAPS, 

css #34) 

Other Activities: Coalition naval units conduct their 1000th successful 

intercept action. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1621 15Z 

Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

17 September 1990 

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Background Events: President Bush declares his support for a proposed 

UN Security Council-sanctioned aerial blockade of Iraq. 

Leaders: In relieving USAF Chief of Staff General Michael Dugan of his 

duties, SECDEF Cheney cited his unauthorized disclosures of “operational 

details” of “decisions that may or may not be made,” and his remarks 

regarding targeting Saddam Hussein and his family, in violation of longstanding Presidential prohibitions on the assassination of foreign leaders, 

as evidence of General Dugan’s “poor judgement.” Further, the SECDEF 

viewed the CSAF’S statements that the USAF would play the most important 

role in any attack on Iraq as a violation of the JCS prohibition against 

issuing statements that could be considered derogatory toward the other 

services. (Jeffrey Smith, “Chief of Air Staff Fired by Cheney,” The 

Washington Post, 18 September 1990) 

Logistics: Concerned by an “accelerated . . . bow wave of deferred 

maintenance” on his C-5s and C-l41s, CINCMAC asks CSAF for authority to 

call up 890 Reserve Associate personnel to augment his maintenance and 

logistics infrastructure. (Msg (S), CINCMAC to CSAF, subj: Desert Shield 

Reserve Logistics Augmentation 1723592 Sep 90, GWAPS, NA-529) 

Planning: USCINCCENT reports that daily strategic and tactical 

reconnaissance missions by USAF and RSAF aircraft are a critical element 

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of planning for the defense of Saudi Arabia. (Msg (s), USCINCCENT to AIG 

904, subj: Sitrep, 1721 15Z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Four graduates of the US Army’s School of Advanced Military Studies 

(SAMS) arrive to augment the CENTCOM planning staff. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1721 15z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

CINCCENT issues OPORD 004, covering the defensive phase of 

operations should Iraq attack Saudi Arabia. The order is a refinement of 

previous plans based on increased friendly force levels. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: OPORD 004 for Operation Desert Shield (S), 

17 1 3452 Sep 90) 

Air Operations: Mobile ground threat simulators are shipped from 

Mountain Home AFB to Diego Garcia to boost ECM training. (Msg (9, 

CINCSAC to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1804oOZ Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS 87) 

Two C-5 humanitarian flights deliver tents, blankets, and cots to Jordan 

to assist Iraqi refugees. (Msg (S), USCINcTRANS to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 

180501 Z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #75) 

18 September 1990 

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Background Events: Turkey announces the extension of the Defense and 

Economic Cooperation Agreement with the U.S. to cover the use of 

military bases in Turkey as launch sites for possible action against Iraq. 

Air Operations: US AWACS and RC-135 RIVET JOINT missions provide 

continuous surveillance coverage of Kuwait and southern Iraq. A-10 

missions are flown to provide aircraft familiarization for the ground forces. 

NAVCENT continues large package coordination exercises in the Red Sea 

with a 63 aircraft night strike package from the USS Kennedy and uSS 

Sumtoga, using KC-135 refueling support. A combined force package is 

flown with F-4G and Saudi F-15 and Tornado aircraft. USSOCCENT 

completes training of the first increment of Royal Saudi Air Force Air 

Liason Officers to provide tactical air control for the forward Saudi 

brigades. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1821 15Z Sep 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Major Operations: Twenty F-16s from the 401st Tactical Fighter Wing 

join the 14 F-11 1Es from the 20 TFW, on a weapons training deployment, 

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and four F-16s forward deployed from the 401st TFW, to meet NATO 

commitments, at Incirlik AB to participate in NATO exercise Display 

Determination 90. (HQ USAFEMO, History ofhint Tusk Force - Proven 

Force (S/NF), 13 Dec 1991, GWAPS, NA-141) 

19 September 1990 

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Intelligence: Although Iraqi Air Force operations are above normal levels, 

most fighter operations are training-orientated and virtually none have been 

conducted in Kuwait over the past two weeks. (Msg (s), USCINCCENT to 

AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2021152 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Ground Order of Battle: Deployment of the Egyptian 3rd Mechanized 

Division begins. (Headquarters United States Central Command, “After 

Action Report” (SMF), 15 July 1991, GWAPS, NA-9, p 60) 

Logistics: COMUSCENTAF places forklifts ahead of R-9 refuelers on his 

list of logistic priorities. There are currently 754 unfilled, not mission 

capable - supply, mission critical parts (NMCS-MICAP) requirements. Some 

units are “cannibalizing” aircraft to keep others operational. (Msg (S), 

COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 1908oOz Sep 90, GWAPS, 

css #11) 

Planning: USCINcYRANS reports that the Government of Japan will charter 

Evergreen International Airlines for nine missions (three per week) from 

Dover to Dhahran for cargo use only. Meanwhile, repatriation flights 

continue for American citizens (five have been flown to date), and the CJCS 

has approved refugee flights (beginning 22 Sep) from Jordan to Sri Lanka, 

Bangladesh, and the Philippines. (Msg (S), USCINCI’RANS to JCS, subj: 

Sitrep, 200400Z Sep 90, GWAPS, css #75) 

Air Operations: Still training at an increased tempo, USCENTAF flys 287 

sorties, including joint and combined packages. USNAVCENT also flys 2 

large packages from the Kennedy and Surufogu, using KC-I 35 refueling 

support. During the exercises, emphasis is put on launch procedures, 

marshalling, package integrity, and mass recovery. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT 

to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2021152 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34 and Sitrep 

1921 1% Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS safe #7, CATU) folder #20) 

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20 September 1990 

c+44 

Intelligence: Iraqi forces remain defensively deployed. Iraqi air activity 

is slightly higher than average for the third consecutive day, possibly an 

indication that the Iraqis were rotating flight crews. Similar activity was 

noted in late August and early September. On the ground, USCENTCOM/J-2 

assesses 10 divisions committed and 9 reinforcing within the KTO. Infantry 

units continue to deploy in front of mechanized and armored divisions in 

accordance with Iraqi defensive doctrine, and all but 3 of the 12 heavy 

divisions in the Iraqi inventory are located in the KTO. The bulk of these 

units are still positioned to the rear of the forward defensive line. Although 

1-2 sees no indications of offensive preparations, the Iraqi divisions are 

considered capable of transitioning to offensive operations within 36 to 48 

hours of orders. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2021152 

Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Air Order of Battle: Six F-ISCs, the first half of the Saudi Foreign 

Military Sales consignment, are delivered to the Royal Saudi Air Force at 

Dhahran. (Msg (s), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2121 15Z Sep 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Ground Order of Battle: The 197th Infantry Brigade closes in theater. 

(Headquarters United States Central Command, “After Action Report” 

(SNF), 15 July 1991, GWAPS, NA-9, p 60) 

Logistics: Based on the 30-day combat-sustainability requirement, 

COMUSCENTAF continues to assess his logistics as “marginal.” There is 

now a critical shortage of C-130 engine spares, and 7-day munitions 

shortfalls are: 65 GBU-27, 300 GBU-24 (I-2000), 1004 CBU-89, and 2171 

CBU-87. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 

020080002 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #11) 

Six C-130 aircraft are tasked daily to support a “hub-spoke” network 

of cargo channels, centered on the Riyadh aerial port of debarkation (APOD) 

and called “camel routes”, to provide daily service to dispersed USCENTCOM 

units. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2021152 Sep 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Planning: The first draft of the Joint Department of Operational Planning 

(JDOP) objective defense plan is presented to the USCENTCOM staff and 

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Saudi representatives. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

2021 15z sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

uSCINCCENT and the commander of the Saudi Arabian Joint Forces and 

Theater Operations Command approve a combined training program. (Msg 

(s), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2121152 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS 

#34) 

Air Operations: USCENTAF training continues at an increased tempo. 

Several joint and combined packages are flown, including one with eight 

F-16~. four FAGS, and four Saudi Tornados, (Msg (s), USCINCCENT to AIG 

904, subj: Sitrep, 2021 15Z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Other Activities: USCINCCENT approves a psychological operations 

campaign plan. (Headquarters United States Central Command, “After 

Action Report” (SINF), 15 July 1991, GWAPS, NA-9, p 60) 

21 September 1990 

c+45 

Background Events: The Turkish Foreign Ministry expresses its intention 

to extend a defense pact allowing the United States to use military bases 

in the country as launch sites for possible action against Iraq. 

Intelligence: Iraqi air activity is slightly higher than average for the fourth 

consecutive day, suggesting that the Iraqis are, in part, rotating aircraft. In 

the KTO, USCENTCOM/J-2 assesses a total of 22 Iraqi divisions, with 10 

committed against Kuwait, 9 reinforcing, and 3 committed along the 

Iranian border. Although J-2 finds no indications of offensive preparations, 

the Iraqi divisions are capable of switching to the offensive within 36 to 48 

hours of the decision to do so. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

sitrep, 2221152 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Air Order of Battle: The USS Surutogu carrier battle group departs the 

AOR, reducing USCENTCOM’S strength to 606 combat and 968 aircraft 

overall. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2221 15Z Sep 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Ground Order of Battle: Egyptian armored forces begin to arrive at 

Yanbu on the Red Sea. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

2221 15z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

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Medical: Seven Air Transportable Hospitals (350 beds total) are 

operational. (Lt Col Robert Furgeson, “Operations Desert Shield and 

Storm: Air Force Medical Plans and Operations,” HQ USCENTAF/CXM, 

25 Nov 1991, Sup Doc #3, GwAPS, NA-529) 

Logistics: While deleting F-15 external tanks from his priority list, 

COMUSCENTAF assesses that spare engine transportation and repair-time 

requirements necessitate staging more of them in the AOR. (Msg (S), 

COMUSCENTAF WD to USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 02108002 

GWAPS, CSS #I 1) 

Sep 90, 

Air Operations: The first Government of Japan chartered Evergreen 

International Airline flight departs Dover AFB, Delaware, for Dhahran with 

sustainment cargo. (Msg (S), USCINmRANS to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2204002 

Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #75) 

22 September 1990 

C+46 

Ground Order of Battle: The lOlst Airborne Division closes for 

personnel, though some equipment is not yet in the AOR. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2221152 Sep 90, GWAPS, css #34; 

Msg (s), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2321152 Sep 90, GWAPS, 

css #34)) 

Support Activities: Located at CENTAF, but functioning as part of the 

USCENTCOM staff, the Desert Shield Forecast Unit (DSFU) becomes the 

central weather forecasting agency for the entire theater, supporting and 

supported by staff weather officers (SWOs) at the unit level. The DSFU’s 

Joint Operations Area Forecast (JOAF) provides an unclassified 48-hour 

forecast for general use, while a more specialized derivative of the JOAF, 

the Special Support Bulletin, provides target-planning forecasts over a 72- 

hour period. The CENTAF SWO provides weather support to every landbased air force in the coalition, except for USMARCENT airlift units. (Air 

Weather Service, “Air Weather Service Contribution to Winning the 

War-The Value of Weather Support: Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield 

Report 1,” 23 May 1991, p 10, GWAPS, N~-76) 

USCENTAF requests 35 table mixing machines to improve the quality 

of bakery products. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: 

Sitrep, 2208002 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #11) 

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Medical: 176 patients have been carried, thus far, on intra-theater 

aeromedical flights, while 442 have been lifted out of the theater, 412 of 

them to Europe. (Msg (S), MACCAT to TRANSCOM, subj: Sitrep, 2421312 

Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS 109) 

Cid Engineers: The USCENTAF Civil Engineer comments that PRIME RIB 

and PRIME BEEF bare-base support units have limited insight into, or control 

over, the contents and priorities of Harvest Falcon shipments being sent to 

the AOR by Air Force Logistics. [See 7 Sept entry for details of Harvest 

Falcon assets] (Status Report (S), USCENTAFDE, 22 Sep 90, p 30, IRIS 

00887476/K178.9301-95) 

Logistics: Based on the 7-day sustainability requirement, COMUSCENTAF 

now assesses his logistics status as “satisfactory,” but follow-on 30-day 

sustainability remains “marginal.” Fire trucks are now #5 on his movement 

priority list. Many units have or will have soon exhausted their 30-day 

War Readiness Spares Kit critical items. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD 

to USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 2208002 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #I1 

Planning: USCINCCENT General Order Number 2 establishes the 

USCENTCOM military community relations program, which provides for 

community relations councils to work with Saudi military authorities and 

civilian officials. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2221 f5Z 

Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

COMUSCENTAF establishes a 90-day rotation policy for AFLC ABDR 

(aircraft battle damage repair) teams. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to 

USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 2208002 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #I 1) 

Air Operations: Inter-theater airlift arriving in the AOR has temporarily 

declined as Time-Phased Force Deployment Data (TPFDD) requirements are 

being met and other movement backlogs are being decreased. (Msg (s), 

USCINCTRANS to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2304002 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #75) 

23 September 1990 

c+47 

Background Events: The government of Israel responds to Iraqi threats 

by stating that “Israel has a strong deterrent capability” and that “Israel 

knows how to defend itself.” 

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Intelligence: USCENTCOM now identifies 23 Iraqi divisions in the KTO, 

with 11 committed in Kuwait, 9 reinforcing, and 3 committed along the 

Iranian border. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2321 15Z 

Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Ground Order of Battle: The 24th Infantry Division (Mech) receives the 

last of its division equipment, while the IOlst Airborne Division (Air 

Assault) still awaits the last of its equipment. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 

904, subj: Sitrep, 2321 15Z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Civil Engineers: The USCENTAF Civil Engineer initiates Phase One of his 

theater construction plan, directing deployed wings to construct all facilities 

to initial standards, with additional emphasis on hardening fuel stocks, 

munitions supplies and other critical assets. (Msg (S), USCENTAWDE to 

deployed wings, subj: Theater Construction, 23 Sep 90, IRIS 

W887497/Kl78.9301-166) 

In retrospective analysis, the Civil Engineer identified political 

sensibilities and the undetermined length of Desert Shield as the greatest 

barriers to developing a definitive construction plan for the theater. 

(History, USCENTAFIDE, “Operation Desert Shield C+60 - C+90: 

Commander’s Journal,” IRIS 00887485/ K178.9301- 104) 

Air Operations: Among several strike packages, one of USCENTCOM 

training operations includes five B-52s working a low-level strike mission 

supported by F-4Gs providing defense suppression. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT 

to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2421 15Z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

The last scheduled repatriation flight of 112 US citizens fleeing the 

Middle East arrives at Raleigh-Durham Airport, North Carolina. (Msg (s), 

USCINCTRANS to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2404002 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #75) 

24 September 1990 

C+48 

Background Events: At the UN, Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar 

Velayati pledges Iran will abide by sanctions against Iraq adopted by the 

UN Security Council. 

Intelligence: Following six days of higher than average activity, Iraqi air 

activity returns to levels consistent with those observed during the first half 

of September. A similar decrease in activity was noted in late August to 

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early September, following the end of a training cycle. USCENTCOM/J-2 

anticipates a general return to normal levels of 80 sorties per day over the 

next few weeks, with a possible reduction or lull in activity. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 252 1 15Z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Air Order of Battle: The first eight of a total of 10 Italian Air Force 

Tornados arrive at A1 Dhafra, UAE. (Headquarters United States Central 

Command, “After Action Report” (SmF), 15 Jul 1991, GWAPS, NA-9, p 62) 

EF-111, F-4G. and EC-13OE (Volant Solo) aircraft exercise electronic 

combat integration of joint assets. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 2521 15Z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Ground Order of Battle: The 24th Infantry Division (Mech) closes with 

the arrival of its Division Support Command and Aviation Brigade 

equipment by sea. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

2421 15z sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Support Activities: USCINCCENT continues to place high priority on 

Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) programs, while, as USCENTCOM’s 

executive agent for MWR, USCENTAF has deployed sixteen MWR kits with 

eleven more in the pipeline. The mail backlog in Europe and CONUS has 

been eliminated. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2421 15Z 

Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Medical: COMUSCENTAF’S first airlift priority for medical assets are the 

materials, temper tents, and equipment required to erect aeromedical staging 

facilities at Dhahran and Bahrain air ports. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD 

to USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 2408002 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #11) 

Logistics: COMUSCENTAF reports that his command now has the required 

AGM-88s on hand, while war readiness spares kits and spare parts continue 

to be primary concerns. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, 

subj: Sitrep, 2408002 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #11) 

25 September 1990 

c+49 

Background Events: The UN Security Council imposes an air embargo 

on Iraq that cuts off all air links except those the Security Council approves 

for humanitarian reasons. 

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Civil Engineers: All in-theater AM-2 matting supplies have been 

exhausted and USCENTAF makes an immediate request for 94 bundles of 

matting to provide ramp space at Dhahran. The total AM-2 requirement 

for shelters, ramp space, and rapid runway repair is currently 500 bundles. 

(Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 2508002 Sep 

90, GWAPS, CSS #11) 

Logistics: CENTAF expresses concern that shipment dates for GBU-24 (I2000) will not Close before 5 &t. 

USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 2508002 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #11) 

(MSg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to 

Planning: USCINCTRANS emphasizes shipments from resupply points of 

embarkation. (Msg (S), USCINmRANS to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2604002 Sep 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #75) 

26 September 1990 

C+50 

Background Events: Djibouti agrees to station U.S. P-3 aircraft on its 

territory. 

Intelligence: Contrary to earlier predictions, the Iraqi Air Force continues 

to fly an above average number of air defense and training sorties. (Msg 

(s), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2621152 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS 

#34) 

Air Order of Battle: With the full activation of a comprehensive and 

redundant USAF-RS AF air surveillance, command and control system (much 

of it airlifted in from the United States), USCINCCENT reports that “our 

theater tactical air capabilities and the requisite command and control 

structure are ready to meet the challenges of Operation Desert Shield.” 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: sitrep, 2621 15Z Sep 90, GWAPS, 

css #34) 

Support Activities: COMUSCENTAF requests airlift for mortuary morgue 

tents to AOR. Only nine sites have mortuary capability and refrigeration 

units are in short supply. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, 

subj: Sitrep, 2608002 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #11) 

Civil Engineers: USCENTAF and USARCENT engineers met to discuss the 

construction of temporary cantonment areas at USCENTAF bases. (Msg (S), 

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COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 2608002 Sep 90, GWAPS, 

css #If) 

Air Operations: Coalition air forces continue combined-package training 

operations. One package today included four USAF F-16s and four F-~Gs, 

four UK Jaguars and four Saudi F-15 aircraft. USAF and USMC air units 

also conducted joint CAS training. Four night B-52 low-level sorties were 

flown also. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2621 15Z Sep 

90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

27 September 1990 

C+51 

Intelligence: USCINCCENT cautions that the recent UN vote to impose an 

air embargo on Iraq, coupled with increasing international and military 

pressure, potentially may increase Iraq’s incentive to react militarily, 

something it could probably do within 36 to 48 hours of such a decision. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2721 15Z Sep 90, GWAPS, 

css #34) 

Logistics: USCENTAF has received follow-on-supply kits for its EC-130, 

F-117, F-16, and F-4G aircraft. Kits for the 15C/D/E and A-10 fleets are 

enroute. (Msg (S), USCENTAF REAR to AIG 7972, subj: sitrep, 2719092 

Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #22) 

Planning: Due to the decrease in airlift requirements, USTRANSCOM 

releases five of the ten KC-10s loaned by SAC to support the airlift. Japan 

doubles, to eighteen, the number of Evergreen International Airline charters 

they will sponsor in support of Desert Shield. (Msg (s), USCINCTRANS to 

JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2804002 Sep 90, GWAPS. CSS #75) 

Air Operations: In rehearsal of the proposed D-Day Air Tasking Order, 

USCENTCOM air forces fly surveillance and combat air patrol sorties at nearwartime levels, while also conducting extensive aircraft ground servicing 

and weapons loading activities. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 2721 15Z Sep 90, GWAPS, css #34) 

28 September 1990 

C+52 

Background Events: The Administration confirms Central Intelligence 

Agency documents (publicly released by Representative Les Aspin), which 

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estimate that Iraq could have a substantial stock of biological weapons by 

early next year. 

Air Order of Battle: At the Government of Oman’s request, 

COMUSCENTAF deploys four F-15Cs to Masirah, Oman, to “provide air 

defense against suspected intrusion of airspace over Masirah Island.” (Msg 

(S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 

0508002 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #lo) 

Logistics: COMUSCENTAF now assesses his logistics status as 

“satisfactory,” though mortuary equipment remains a shortfall. USARCENT 

is not prepared to assume theater ration-distribution duties prior to C+80. 

USCENTAF will handle its own rations until then. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF 

to USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 02803052 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #11) 

The draft combined Objective Defense Operations Plan for Saudi 

Arabia has been completed. Distribution for US and Saudi review is 

expected on 29 September, with finalization due by mid-October. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2821 15z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS safe 

#7, CATLO folder #20) 

Air Operations: USCENTAF F- 1 5s and USNAVCENT F- 14s conducted 

dissimilar air combat training (DA~). Three joint and combined packages 

tested theater coordination and interoperability. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to 

AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2921 152 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

29 September 1990 

c+53 

Intelligence: The Iraqi Air Force flies 1 15 sorties, including regular fighter 

sorties over Kuwait, something they have not done since the beginning of 

September. (Msg (s), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 3021152 Sep 

90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Logistics: Faced by the difficulty of providing JP-5 fuel for USNAVCENT 

aircraft operating in the AOR, USCENTAF proposes that they use commercial 

Jet A-1 fuel with appropriate additives. (Msg (s), CINCPACFLT to 

USNAVCENTN4, subj: Navy JP-5 Requirements at Airfields in CENTCOM 

2903372 Sep 90, NHC, 91719, CNO-DCNO Briefer Files; GWAPS, NA-524 

[notes only]) 

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The Saudi Ministry of Defense and Aviation (MODA) assigns liaison 

officers to key USCENTAF beddown locations to help coordinate and 

resolve issues or problems that may develop during wartime. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2921 15z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Air Operations: One air training package today includes sixteen USAF and 

RAF aircraft operating in opposition to a number of RSAF F-15~. Three HC130s conduct formation night tactical operations and helicopter aerial 

refueling. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2921 15Z Sep 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Other Activities: The 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade begins a 5-day 

amphibious assault exercise in Southern Oman, an exercise that will 

ultimately put over 6,000 marines ashore to test their plans, operational 

timing, combat readiness and communications. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to 

AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2921 I5Z Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

30 September 1990 

c+54 

Intelligence: USCINCCENT estimates that the likelihood of an Iraqi attack 

or Iraqi-sponsored terrorism is somewhat increased, due to the approaching 

anniversaries of the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday (1 October) and Iraq’s 

Independence Day (3 October). (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 3021152 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

The Iraqis fly 123 sorties, including a patrovbuddy-refueling operation 

by two Mirage F-1s. (Msg (s), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

0121152 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #34) 

Air Order of Battle: A 4th Tactical Fighter Wing F-15E crashes in Oman 

during low altitude intercept training with Omani Jaguars. (Headquarters 

United States Central Command, “After Action Report” (S/NF), 15 July 

1991, GWAPS, NA-9, p 63) 

COMUSCENTAF requests five tactical air control parties (TACPS) to 

coordinate coalition tactical aircraft, air defense and surface fires. (Msg (s), 

#22) 

USCENTAF REAR to AIG 7972, subj: Sitrep, 3021342 Sep 90, GWAPS, CSS 

Logistics: In 3.54 1 Desert Shield strategic airlift missions, USTRANSCOM 

has lifted 127,739 passengers and 115,826 short tons of cargo to the AOR. 

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Additionally, 339 patients have been lifted in the theater, while 1,834 have 

been lifted out of the theater, including 537 to Europe. (Msg (S), 

USCINCrRANS to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 01051 8Z Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #75) 

1 October 1990 

C+55 

Background Events: The United States House of Representatives passes 

a joint resolution by a vote of 380-29 supporting President Bush’s current 

Persian Gulf policy, though the resolution stops short of endorsing future 

military action against Iraq. 

Intelligence: Iraqi air activity is lower than average (92 sorties), which 

likely reflects the observance of the Prophet’s birthday. Flight activity is 

characterized by point-to-point navigation and airfield familiarization 

training, suggesting that new pilots are rotating into southern Iraqi airfields. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0221152 Oct 90, GWAPS, 

css #33) 

Logistics: Two C-130s transhipped twelve pallets of badly needed parts 

from Riyadh to Taif, Saudi Arabia, the first such shipment to Taif in eight 

days. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield 

sitrep 0208002 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #lo) 

Planning: In order to maintain six squadrons of C-130s in the AOR, MAC 

request HQ USAF review and approve the call-up of Reserve and Guard C130 units with assigned support packages. Activation is requested prior to 

4 Oct in order to swap-out volunteer units scheduled to rotate back to the 

US on 9 Oct. Coordination of the movement of aircraft landing matting 

out of Korea on no-cost Japanese bulk carrier continues. (Msg (S), 

USCINCTRANS to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 020400Z Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #74) 

Air Operations: Increased emphasis on movement from resupply APODs 

(aerial port of debarkation) results in more than one thousand tons of 

sustainment cargo being airlifted. Submission of small unit movement 

requirements in the Defense Transportation System formats results in 

increased intransit visibility and permits more effective scheduling of lift. 

(Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 020400Z Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS 

#74) 

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2 October 1990 

C+56 

Background Events: The U.S. Senate votes 96 to 3 in support of President 

Bush’s actions in response to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. General Powell 

and Chief of the Soviet General Staff General Mikhail Moiseyev publicly 

state that economic sanctions against Iraq are working, and no force should 

be used in the Persian Gulf unless approved by the UN. 

Air Order of Battle: The aircraft carrier uss Independence arrives in the 

Persian Gulf, representing only the second time that a carrier battle group 

has passed through the Straits of Hormuz (The USS Constellation did so 

in 1974). (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0121152 Oct 90 

and 0521 152 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

Medical: Ten Air Transportable Hospitals (500 beds total) are operational. 

(Lt Col Robert Furgeson, “Operations Desert Shield and Storm: Air Force 

Medical Plans and Operations,” HQ USCENTAF/CXM, 25 Nov 199 1, Sup 

Doc #3, GWAPS, NA-529) 

Support Activities: COMUSCENTAF reports that his staff is working with 

the Battle Staff to locate technical data on Harvest Falcon bare-base assets. 

(Msg (s), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 

0208002 &t 90, GWAPS, CSS #lo) 

Logistics: In addition to official sources of host-nation support, CENTCOM 

civilian contract awards in support of Desert Shield is estimated now to 

have reached $499 million. (Msg (S), USCrNCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

0221152 &t 90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

COMUSCENTAF requests airlift for 400 camouflage nets and poles to 

provide shade for sensitive missile systems. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF 

FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 0208002 Oct 90, GWAPS, 

css #lo) 

Air Operations: Combined package training missions include eight F-16s, 

four F-~Gs, and two Saudi Tornados; twelve F16s, four F-~Gs, and eight 

UK Jaguars; six F-16s, four F-~Gs, and four UK Jaguars; and, four F-~Gs, 

two EFllls, four F-111, and two Saudi Tornados. In addition, A-lOs, 

F-l6s, and airborne C3 aircraft conduct a large scale CAS exercise. (Msg 

(S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0221152 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS 

#33) 

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3 October 1990 

c+57 

Intelligence: USCINCCENT reports Iraqi air activity at an above-average 

level -- 127 sorties. At least four MiG-23Eloggers perform combat 

maneuvers out of Qasr Amij South dispersal airfield, which is the first 

noted activity out of this airfield and reflects an ongoing Iraqi effort to 

disperse their air assets. Intelligence now estimates a total of 22 divisions 

in the KTO: 12 committed and 10 reinforcing. The previous estimate of 24 

divisions probably included two that were double-counted. (Msg (s), 

USClNCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0421152 (kt 90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

Planning: Combined planning efforts result in general agreement on the 

deployment of coalition ground units to exploit their specific advantages, 

such as the French armored brigade’s reconnaissance and counterattack 

capabilities, and to minimize the possibility of fratricide, such as placing 

the Eastern Bloc-equipped Syrian divisions on the extreme left flank. (Msg 

(S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0321152 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS 

#33) 

Air Operations: The Republic of Korea pledges 30 million dollars for 

transportation support of Desert Shield, including two Boeing 747 airlift 

missions per week and one ship per month. The daily C-141 mission 

delivering U-2 fuel will be reduced in frequency now that maximum AOR 

storage capacity has been approached. (Msg (9, USCINCTRANS to JCS, subj: 

Sitrep, 0304002 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #74) 

Three of ten KC-10s in a cargo-only role are returned to SAC and two 

additional will be returned on 5 Oct. Evergreen Airlines, chartered by 

Japan, carried vehicle parts, medical supplies, and aircraft parts among the 

cargo of its first three flights. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 

0404oOz Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #74) 

4 October 1990 

C+58 

Background Events: Pentagon officials disclose that Iraq has developed 

a fuel-air explosive, whose blast effect is similar to a small nuclear weapon 

and is particularly effective against air bases, oil fields, troops in the open, 

fuel depots, ammunition dumps and radar vans. However, a Pentagon 

official states there is no clear evidence Iraq is capable of mounting such 

devices on missiles. 

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Planning: USCINCCENT, all CENTCOM component commanders, and major 

ground commanders conduct an extensive and “successful” map exercise 

to analyze defensive operations, plans and intentions. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0821 15z Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

Air Operations: CENTCOM conducts a D-day-type air tasking coordination 

exercise. Packages contain eight F-l6s, four F-~Gs, two EF-111 s, and four 

Saudi F-15s; twelve F/A-l8s; and a CAS exercise consists of thirty-four 

A- 1 Os, two AC- 1 30s, one MC- 1 30, five OV- 1 Os, ten F/A- 1 8s, and fourteen 

AV-8s. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0421 15Z Oct 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #33) 

5 October 1990 

c+59 

Intelligence: Iraqi air activity reaches 117 sorties, mainly devoted to 

navigation and ground attack training. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, 

subj: Sitrep, 0621 15Z Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

Logistics: COMUSCENTAF’S top priorities are munitions, war readiness 

spares kits, forklifts, Harvest Falcon assets, fire operations and rescue 

equipment. Other ongoing concerns include building up the supply of 

operationally ready drop tanks, erecting aircraft arresting systems at several 

bases, and repairing field laundry equipment. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF 

FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 050800Z Oct 90, GWAPS, 

css #lo) 

Other Activities: HQ SAC coordinates with 8AF, 15AF. and the STRATFOR 

on a rotation policy. (Msg (S), CINCSAC to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 060400Z Oct 

90, GWAPS, CSS #86) 

6 October 1990 

C+60 

Intelligence: Iraqi air activity (1 27 sorties) focuses on navigation, ground 

attack, and ground controlled intercept training. One Iraqi reconnaissance 

flight crosses over the Saudi border for approximately two minutes. (Msg 

(S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0721 15z Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

Ground Order of Battle: The lOlst Airborne Division (Air Assault) 

closes in theater. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0621 15Z 

Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

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Civil Engineers: A PRIME BEEF team begins erecting the tent city at King 

Khalid Air Base. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: 

Desert Shield Sitrep, 0708002 Oct 90, GWAPS, css #lo) 

Logistics: In addition to previously stated logistics priorities, 

COMuSCENTAF requests movement of all available AGM-88 High-speed 

Anti-Radiation Missiles (HARMS) to the theater, along with several thousand 

cargo tie-down chains, straps and devices to support intra-theater munitions 

shipments. Also, battle dress utility (BDU) uniforms are wearing out faster 

than anticipated. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: 

Desert Shield Sitrep, 0608002 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #lo) 

Planning: USTRANSCOM states that incomplete, inaccurate, or missing 

cargo documentation continues to impede cargo movement into and out of 

the AOR. They are currently evaluating a German offer of material 

handling equipment, cargo pallets, and C-160 airlift to support the 

European operations in support of Desert Shield. (Msg (S), USCINCT'RANS 

to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 0704002 Oct 90, GWAPS, Css #74) 

Air Operations: Packages flown in training exercises include ten F-l6s, 

four F-4Gs, and four F-15s; fourteen F- 16s, four F-4Gs, two EF- 1 1 1 s, two 

F/A-l8s, four Saudi F-l5s, and three UK Tornados; and six F-l6s, four 

F-~Gs, and four F-15s. Three B-52 night sorties with F-4G support are 

also planned. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0621 15Z Oct 

90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

7 October 1990 

C+61 

Intelligence: Iraqi air activity averages 112 sorties. (Msg (S), USCINGENT 

to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0821152 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

Air Operations: Strike training continues, including the following 

packages: forty F-l6s, four F-15s, and four F-4Gs; six F-l6s, four F-4Gs, 

and four UK Tornados; and sixteen F-l6s, four F-4Gs, and six Saudi 

Tornados. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0721 152 Oct 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #33) 

1,186 tons of sustainment cargo airlifted today sets a new record. (Msg 

(S), USCINCTRANS to JCS, subj: sitrep, 0804002 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #74) 

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8 October 1990 

C+62 

hgistks: COMUSCENTAF notes that some strategic airlift cargo shipments 

marked for Riyadh are going to Dhahran instead, increasing the burden on 

intheater units and intratheater airlift. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to 

USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 0808002 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #lo) 

Air Operations: Coalition forces fly additional fighter combat air patrols 

in the western and central Iraqi-Saudi border regions in response to recent 

Iraqi reconnaissance and fighter activity in the area. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT 

to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0821152 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

A 106th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron RF4C crashes with the 

loss of both crew members. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to 

USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 090800Z Oct 90, GWAPS, css #lo) 

9 October 1990 

C+63 

Background Events: Saddam Hussein announces that, in the event of 

war, he will attack Saudi Arabia and Israel with long-range missiles. (New 

York Emes, 10 October, p A 1 1) 

Meanwhile, with mass executions of civilians reported from Kuwait, 

President Bush warns Iraq that his patience is “wearing very thin.” (Los 

Angeles Times, 10 October, p 10) 

Ground Order of Battle: The Egyptian 3rd Armored Division closes in 

theater. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0921 15Z Oct 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #33) 

Civil Engineers: The USCENTAF Engineer’s top priorities are force 

beddown and support, transition from tentage to temporary facilities, with 

current emphasis on connecting operating locations to commercial utilities 

and constructing munitions and fuels storage facilities. (Msg (s), 

COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 0908002 

Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #lo) 

Logistics: COMUSCENTAF reports that local United Arab Emirate 

restrictions oblige his command to move parts and equipment either by 

airlift or contract linehaul, rather than in its own vehicles with military 

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drivers. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield 

Sitrep, 0908002 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #lo) 

Field laundry technical orders arrive, as USCENTAF engineers continue 

to assess spare parts shortfalls for tactical field laundries. (Msg (S), 

COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 1008002 

at 90, GWAPS, CSS #lo) 

10 October 1990 

C+64 

Ground Order of Battle: There are now 200,079 USCENTCOM personnel 

in the AOR, including 32,333 assigned to CENTAF. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT 

to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1021152 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

Logistics: Since his command now has a seven-day stock of all but three 

types of munitions, COMUSCENTAF realigns his priorities to resupply and 

war readiness spares, Harvest Falcon equipment, fire operations and rescue 

equipment, munitions, and forklifts, in that order. Once three munitions 

ships, currently in the AOR, are unloaded, he expects to have a thirty-day 

supply of most munitions and will take them off of his priority list. (Msg 

(S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 

1008002 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #lo) 

COMUSCENTAF also reports that over twenty percent of all MICAP 

(Mission Critical Aircraft Parts) orders are over twelve days old. (Msg (S), 

COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep 1008002 

Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #lo) 

Air Operations: Among several coalition air strike training packages 

flown, one includes eight F-16s, four F-l5s, four F-4Gs, four EF-1 1 1s and, 

for the first time, four Canadian CF-18s. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIC 

904, subj: Sitrep, 1021152 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

An F-1 1 1F crashes at 1002382 with the loss of both crewmen. (Msg 

(S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 

1008002 at 90, GWAPS, CSS #lo) 

COMUSCENTAF cancels all CENTAF flying after 09002 and later restricts 

subsequent low-level flying training operations to no lower than 1 ,000 feet 

above ground level (AGL) (500' AGL for B-52s on established training 

routes), air-to-air training to no lower than 5,000' AGL, and prohibits 

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“practice ’gun jinking’ from simulated air-to-air or surface-to-air threats.” 

(Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 

11 08002 OCt 90, GWAPS, CSS #I 0) 

USCENTAF wing commanders use the no-fly period to conduct safety 

meetings. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert 

Shield Sitrep, 1308002 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #lo) 

11 October 1990 

C+65 

Background Events: More than 300 U.S. citizens and a few other 

refugees leave Iraq on a flight to London. (The Philadelphia Inquirer, 

11 October 90, p 4) 

Intelligence: The Iraqi Air Force maintains a high level of air activity 

(148 sorties), though the majority of these flights are for routine training. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1221152 Oct 90, CWAPS, 

css #33) 

Civil Engineers: COMUSCENTAF reports that the “Japanese government has 

agreed to purchase two K-Span machines and enough compatible steel to 

erect eight 10,000-SF [square foot, ed.] facilities for USCENTAF . . . [by] 

end of Oct.” (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert 

Shield Sitrep, 1108002 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #lo) 

Planning: The coalition combined planning staff completes the second 

draft plan for the defense of Saudi Arabia. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 

904, subj: Sitrep, 1121152 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

Air Operations: CENTAF flies a reduced schedule to allow time for meetings emphasizing safety and training awareness. Meanwhile, CENTAF 

reports its aircraft have an eighty-nine percent mission-capable rate. (Msg 

(S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1121152 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS 

#33) 

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12 October 1990 

C+66 

Intelligence: USCINCCENT attributes the sudden drop in the Iraqi Air 

Force’s sortie count to fifty-two, the lowest this month, to maintenance 

requirements, crew rest, and the observance of the Islamic holy day (Friday). (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1321152 Oct 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #33) 

Air Order of Battle: A second U-2 eves at Taif. (Msg (s), CINCSAC to 

JCS, subj: Sitrep, 01404002 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #86) 

Logistics: COMUSCENTAF requests airlift of sixty-five 150-lb fire 

extinguishers for flightline fire protection at Thumrait, Oman. Other fire 

operationdcrash rescue equipment shortfalls are being assessed. (Msg (s), 

COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 1208002 

&t 90, GWAPS, CSS #lo) 

Planning: Work continues on the airlift of sixteen British Puma 

helicopters, personnel, and support equipment under the USAJK cooperative 

military agreement. Also, coordination with CENTCOM, the Services, DLA, 

and SAC continues on a concept of operations to provide a premium airlift 

service, called Desert Express, for highest priority critical repair parts for 

Desert Shield units. (Msg (S), USCCNCI”RANS to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1304002 

&t 90, GWAPS, CSS #74) 

HQ USAFE initiates a study to determine if they can support the 

deployment of a number of aircraft to Turkey. (HQ USAF~O, History of 

Joint Task Force - Proven Force (S/NF), 13 Dec 1991, GWAPS, NA-141) 

Air Operations: A Pan Am 747 with 277 repatriated (from IraqKuwait) 

Americans arrives at Raleigh-Durham NC from London. A total of 2,103 

repatriated personnel have been airlifted to the US to date. (Msg (s), 

USCINCrRANS to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1304002 &t 90, GWAPS, CSS #74) 

COMUSCENTAF meets with flying wing commanders to discuss the 

lessons Iearned and results of their 10 October safety dialogs, and to make 

it clear that “we must do ’whatever is necessary’ to stop accidents.” 

(COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 1308002 

&t 90, GWAPS, CSS #lo) 

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13 October 1990 

C+67 

Intelligence: Flying 130 sorties today, the Iraqi Air Force is operating 

back up to "normal" levels. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

1421152 at 90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

Civil Engineers: The tent city at King Khalid Air Base is now complete, 

except for one Harvest Falcon latrine. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to 

USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 1308poZ Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #lo) 

Logistics: COMUSCENTAF reduces request for forklifts, to augment 

prepositioned stocks, from 180 to 104. (Msg (s), COMUSCENTAF FWD to 

USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 1308002 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #lo) 

There are now 503 backlogged MICAP (Mission Critical Aircraft Part) 

orders. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield 

sitrep, 1308002 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #lo) 

Planning: USTRANSCOM works on long-range planning for aeromedical 

evacuation in the event of hostilities. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to JCS, subj: 

Sitrep, 1404002 Oct 90, GWAPS, css #74) 

Based on expected positive response from the Turkish government to 

retain aircraft at Incirlik upon completion of NATO exercise Display 

Determination, USAFE postpones actions to redeploy twenty-four F-16s and 

fourteen F-1 1 1 Es. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 1307032 

at 90, GWAPS, CSS #49) 

14 October 1990 

C+68 

Background Events: Iraq and Iran reestablish diplomatic relations after 

a ten-year hiatus following the outbreak of the Iran-Iraq War. 

Air Order of Battle: USCINCCENT reports that allied air combat forces 

include more than 830 fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, and more than 1 ,I 50 

support aircraft. The United Kingdom, France, Canada, and Italy add more 

than 150 combat and support aircraft which are included in the air tasking 

order. (Msg (s), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1421152 Oct 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #33) 

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Logistics: The levels of air munitions available in the theater exceed the 

seven-day surge requirement, and nearly sixty percent of the required 

weapons types meet or exceeded thirty-day operational requirements. (Msg 

(S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1421152 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS 

#33) 

Air Operations: Continuous AWACS and RC-135 RIVET JOINT 

reconnaissance flights and combined combat air patrols are being flown. 

Combat air training has progressed from small single-unit missions to large 

multinational strike packages, with opposition air, escort fighters, early 

warning aircraft, and Wild Weasel support. CAS exercises are expanded to 

include all echelons required for coordination. These complex exercises 

span 12- to 14-hour time periods and maintain four to eight aircraft in the 

target area throughout. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

1421152 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

The initial deployment of KC-135As into King Khalid begins with the 

arrival of the first five of forty scheduled. (Msg (S), CINCSAC to JCS, subj: 

Sitrep, 01504002 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #86) 

15 October 1990 

C+69 

Air Order of Battle: U.S. aircraft in the theater now include 110 air-toair, 286 air-to-ground, and 210 dual-role combat aircraft, backed by 410 

support aircraft. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1521152 

Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

Ground Order of Battle: Major weapon systems available to U. S. 

ground forces in the theater now include 261 attack helicopters, 668 

support helicopters, 559 main battle tanks, 456 artillery pieces, 48 MultipleLaunch Rocket Systems and 9 Army Tactical Missile Systems. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1521 152 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

Support Activities: COMUSCENTAF requests a secure hotline between 

USCENTAF Logistics Readiness Center and its USAFE counterpart. (Msg (S), 

COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 1508002 

Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #lo) 

COMUSCENTAF coordinates Thanksgiving meal requirements with 

ARCENT and meets with Service representatives to discuss Army-Air Force 

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exchange requirements. 

subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 1608002 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #lo) 

(Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, 

Logistics: With an adequate stockage of most munitions items in theater, 

COMUSCENTAF’S logistics top priorities are now, in order: resupply and 

WRSK kits, mortuary affairs and morgue equipment, Harvest Falcon assets, 

forklifts, and fire operations and crash rescue equipment. (Msg (s), 

COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 1508002 

at 90, GWAPS, CSS #lo) 

Planning: USCINCCENT anticipates rotating troops serving in a “austere and 

harsh combat environment” on a 6-to-8 month cycle, while troops not 

living under such conditions will rotate in and out of the theater on a 12- 

month cycle, and “certain essential and key commanders and staff may 

remain indefinitely.” (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Desert Shield 

Theater Rotation Policy, 1518002 Oct 90, GWAPS, NA-523) 

16 October 1990 

C+70 

Intelligence: Iraqi air assets fly 173 sorties, the highest level since 30 

August, with emphasis placed on air combat maneuvers (ACM). (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1721152 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

Ground Order of Battle: While British 7th Armored Brigade advancedparty personnel continue preparations to incorporate their unit into the 1 st 

Marine Expeditionary Force, British troops begin to arrive by air to receive 

their unit equipment from ships already underway from Germany. (Msg 

(S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1621 152 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS 

#33) 

Logistics: COMUSCENTAF believes that continued delays in shipping MlCAP 

parts reinforces the need for early implementation of both a CONUS and a 

European “Desert Express.” (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, 

subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 1608002 Oct 90, GWAPS, css #lo) 

17 October 1990 

C+71 

Air Order of Battle: As USCENTCOM moves towards its goal of fielding 

eight Patriot SAM batteries in the AOR, procedures are developed in 

conjunction with USSPACECOM and associated intelligence organizations to 

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employ these missiles in the Theater Anti-Ballistic Missile mode. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1721 15Z Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

Ground Order of Battle: French forces close at Hafar A1 Batin. (Msg 

(S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1721152 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS 

#33) 

Civil Engineers: In a briefing to the Secretary of the Air Force, the 

USCENTAF Civil Engineer emphasizes that the success of the Desert Shield 

deployment hinged to a great degree on prepositioned Harvest Falcon assets 

and trained personnel. (Operation Desert Shield Unit History C+60-C+90, 

USCENTAF FWD/DE, IRIS 00887485/K178.9301-104) 

Planning: Coalition planners are realigning the boundaries and defense 

sectors in the NAC and EAC to accommodate objective defense force 

employments in the draft Combined Operation Plan. The NAC forward 

edge of the battle area is moved 15 to 20 km south of the location 

specified in the plan to allow more time for the air interdiction campaign 

to attrit enemy forces. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

1721 15z Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

18 October 1990 

C+72 

Background Events: The United Nations Secretary General announces 

that military action to free Kuwait would be legitimate if sanctions fail to 

induce Iraq to withdraw. 

Support Activities: COMUSCENTAF reports shortages of air purifier filters 

for fire fighter’s masks and continued problems with field laundries. 

Meanwhile, three mini-morgues arrive for distribution to Al Dhafra and 

Cairo West. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert 

Shield Sitrep, 1808002 Oct 90, GWAPS, css #lo) 

Ground Order of Battle: All 1st Cavalry Division personnel are in the 

theater, and their equipment continues to arrive by sea. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1821152 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

Air Operations: Charleston AFB is designated as the primary aerial port 

of embarkation for Desert Express. (Msg (S), USCINmRANS to AIG 11 812, 

subj: Sitrep, 1904002 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #74) 

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19 October 1990 

c+73 

Background Events: The United States announces a plan to ship 836 

tanks from Europe to the Gulf: 616 M-1Als to U.S. forces, 43 M60A3s to 

Oman, 27 M-60A3s to Bahrain, and 160 M-6OA3s to Saudi Arabia. 

Air Order of Battle: CINCFOR notes that one of the two active-component 

Air Support Operations Centers in the CONUS is already deployed in 

support of the 18th Airborne Corps in Southwest Asia. (Msg (S), CINCFOR 

to Dept of the Army, subj: ASW Alignment to I Corps, 1919402 Oct 90, 

GWAPS, 523) 

Support Activities: COMUSCENTAF assess the chemical decontamination 

capabilities at “high threat” areas as “good,” while lower threat sites 

generally have “fair” capabilities or better. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD 

to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 1908002 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS 

#lo) 

The USCENTAF Tactical Air Control Center requires deployment of a 

communications van to provide added computer-aided force management 

system (CAFMS) connectivity and to make up for long-term equipment 

malfunctions. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert 

Shield Sitrep, 1908002 Oct 90, GWAPS, css #lo) 

Planning: After a four-day reconnaissance of the area along the SaudiKuwait border and southward towards Riyadh, a U.S.-Saudi team reports 

that the terrain immediately south of the border has no obstructions, and 

there is little defensible terrain north of Riyadh. (Msg (S), USCMCCENT to 

AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1921152 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

In enumerating high-technology programs that could satisfy 

USCENTCOM operational mission requirements, the Joint Staff passes over 

the E-8 JSTARS aircraft with minimal comment, apparently accepting the 

conclusion of an 031 7 132 Sep 90 USCINCCENT message that stated “Desert 

Shield is not suitable in time or place for introduction of Joint STARS.” 

(Msg (S), Joint Staff to USCINCCENT, subj: High Leverage Technology 

Support to Operation Desert Shield, 1922052 Oct 90, GWAPS, NA-523) 

Air Operations: uSTRANSCOM states that abuse of 9BE 999 priority 

designator continues to hamper efforts to ensure that critical items receive 

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the highest priority. (Msg (S), USClNCTRANS to AIG 11812, subj: Sitrep, 

2004002 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #74) 

Major Operations: As of 17 Oct, Defense Mapping Agency had 

distributed 12,7 16,785 products as follows: Topographic maps of Iraq and 

Saudi Arabia - 8,343,914 copies; Aeronautical maps - 2,530,678 copies; 

Hydrographic maps - 295,758 copies. The DMA Desert Shield production 

plan for completion of all outstanding requirements will be complete 24 

Oct. The Deputy Director of DMA informs Deputy CINCCENT that the airlift 

of maps was “over the hump.” (Msg (S), HQ DMA to USCINCCENT, subj: 

Sitrep, 1920502 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #192) 

20 October 1990 

c+74 

Intelligence: USCINCCENT now estimates that twenty-five Iraqi divisions 

are in the Kuwaiti Theater of Operations, including fourteen committed and 

eleven reinforcing. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

2021152 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

Logistics: COMUSCENTAF reports the “jungle boot currently in use is not 

suitable in this environment . . . request alternative avenues of supply be 

explored . . . to get desert boots to the troops.” (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF 

FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 2008002 Oct 90, GWAPS, 

css #lo) 

21 October 1990 

c+75 

Support Activities: Fifteen more morgue sets arrive in theater. (Msg (S), 

COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep 2208002 

Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #lo) 

Civil Engineers: An entire PRIME BEEF unit arrives in theater without its 

tool boxes, hampering its efforts to repair malfunctioning generators at 

King Khalid tent city. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: 

Desert Shield Sitrep, 2208002 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #lo) 

Air Operations: Implementation procedures for Desert Express are 

published. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to AIG 11 81 2, subj: Sitrep, 2204002 Oct 

90, GWAPS, CSS #74) 

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22 October 1990 

C+76 

Background Events: Administration sources claim that, after 12 weeks 

of apparently ineffective diplomacy and economic embargo against the 

intransient Iraqi regime, U.S. policy makers are gradually “building up” 

toward an ultimatum backed by a threat of force. (Washington Emes, 22 

October, p 8) 

Intelligence: In decreasing order of probability, USCINCCENT now 

estimates Iraq’s options as defend, reinforce, withdraw, and attack. In 

addition, the American Embassy in Baghdad believes Saddam Hussein 

could be preparing for a partial withdrawal from Kuwait, perhaps to force 

a coalition concession on the Palestinian issue. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to 

AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2221 15Z Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

Planning: The CJCS reaffirms that all USAF tactical air forces deployed to 

USCENTCOM will be under the Operational Control of USCINCCENT, as will 

all SAC B-52s and appropriate USTRANSCOM airlift personnel and assets. 

Strategic Air Command KC-135s and strategic reconnaissance forces 

operating in the AOR will operate under USCINCCENT Tactical Control, 

while remaining OPCON to CINCSAC. (Msg (S), CJCS to USCINCCENT, 

subj: Operation Desert Shield Command Relationships, 2223352 Oct 90 & 

SECDEF, Conduct of the Persian Gulf War, Final Report to Congress (U), 

Apr 92, GWAPS NA-252, p 547) 

23 October 1990 

c+77 

Ground Order of Battle: The 1st Cavalry Division, including the 1st 

Brigade of the 2nd Armored Division, closes. (Msg (s), USCINCCENT to 

AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2321152 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

Support Activities: With immediate USCENTAF morgue requirements 

filled, COMUSCENTAF requests that the remaining 46 morgues for his 

command be shipped “as transport is available.” (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF 

FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 2308002 Oct 90, GWAPS, 

css #lo) 

Logistics: After several days of highlighting the need for perimeter 

defense materials, COMUSCENTAF requests priority airlift for a “C-5 load 

of concertina wire to the AOR for base perimeter security needs and 

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munitions storage security.” (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, 

subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 2308002 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSs #lo) 

Planning: After identifying several “potentially serious” problems in 

coalition air defense coordination and operational arrangements, 

USCINCCENT reports that “we are working to resolve these critical problems 

to ensure the proper balance between defending against enemy air threats 

and preventing fratricide among friendly forces.” (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to 

AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2321152 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

Air Operations: CENTAF conducts a large-scale, joint CAS exercise in 

northeast Saudi Arabia. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

2321 152 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

24 October 1990 

C+78 

Background Events: As the CIA determines that economic sanctions are 

having little effect on the Iraqi military, Secretary of Defense Cheney 

announces that more U. S. combat troops will be sent to the Persian Gulf. 

Intelligence: At ninety sorties, Iraqi air activity is lower than average, but 

it is highlighted by the reappearance of defensive patrol activity. CENTCOM 

intelligence now estimates that the Iraqi’s have committed fifteen divisions 

to the KTO, with eleven more in reinforcing positions. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2421152 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

Logistics: COMUSCENTAF reports that the percentage of MlCAP shipments 

overdue from the CONUS and from Europe, has decreased from twenty 

percent to thirteen percent in the past week. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD 

to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 2408002 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS 

#lo) 

Air Order of Battle: Four of eight Patriot SAM batteries deployed in the 

theater are inoperative for radar repairs. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, 

subj: Sitrep, 2421152 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

Air Operations: The thirty-six hour INITIAL HACK exercise begins. 

Coalition air forces will practice pre- and post-strike air refueling, airfield 

attacks, airfield defense, CAS, and command and control procedures against 

a simulated D-day Air Tasking Order. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, 

subj: Sitrep, 2421 152 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

92 
Three C-141s per day begin mail service from McGuire AFB, NJ to 

Dhahran (2 aircraft) and Riyadh (1 aircraft). (Msg (S), uSCINCTRANS to AIG 

11 812, subj: Sitrep, 2404002 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #74) 

25 October 1990 

c+79 

Air Operations: INITIAL HACK continues with mock attacks on Al Dhafra, 

Taif, and A1 Ahso airfields. Strike packages include thirty-two F-l6s, two 

EA-6s, and two French Mirage 2000s; and a night strike by two F-l17s, 

four F-15Es, two B-52s, two F-~Gs, two EF-111s. one EC-130, six Saudi 

Tornados, and eight RAF Tornados. The uss Kennedy and Surufogu also 

conducted dual-carrier operations. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, 

“Sitrep (U)”, 2521152 Oct 90; (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to 

USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 2608002 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #lo) 

26 October 1990 

C+80 

Background Events: A senior engineer for the Kuwait Oil Company 

reports that Iraq has rigged explosives on 300 of 1,000 oil wells. (London 

Financial Times, Oct 26, p 4.) 

Intelligence: Reported Iraqi air activity reaches its highest level in October 

at 176 sorties, an increase probably accounted for in part by enhanced 

coalition Airborne Warning and Control System data collection. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2621152 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #33; 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2721152 Oct 90, GWAPS, 

css #33)) 

Support Activities: COMUSCENTAF requests air shipment of eighty M-80 

water heaters for shower/shave requirements of deployed units. (Msg (S), 

COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 2608002 

Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #lo) 

Air Operations: Exercise INITIAL HACK ends after 48 hours of operations 

involving more than 300 simulated combat and 200 other sorties in support 

of 18 air packages involving about 40 coalition air units. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2621152 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

93 
27 October 1990 

C+81 

Logistics: COMUSCENTAF requests USCENTCOM assistance in finding three 

lost shipments of cargo straps, tie-down chains and devices. (Msg (s), 

COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 2708002 

at 90, GWAPS, CSS #lo) 

Air Operations: All eight deployed Patriot SAM batteries are now 

operational. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2721 15Z Oct 

90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

The National Guard Bureau reaffirms its support of SAC Desert Shield 

operations and will continue their 16 tanker aircrafV20 crew package until 

1 Apr 91. To date, 285 sorties and 3,100 hours have been flown by RC135s, TR-Is, and U-2s in support of USCINCCENT’s intelligence 

requirements. (Msg (S), CINCSAC to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2804002 Oct 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #86) 

28 October 1990 

C+82 

Civil Engineers: Based on field visits, COMUSCENTAF assesses that 

PRIME BEEF civil engineer units are making good progress in war readiness 

preparations at King Fahd, Dhahran and Tabuk air bases. But, rapid 

runway repair vehicles are still needed to reach full capability. (Msg (s), 

COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 2808002 

Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #lo) 

Logistics: COMUSCENTAF requests airlift of thirty pallets of stakes, 

required to secure concertina wire, from the CONUS to the AOR. (Msg (S), 

COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep 2808002 

at 90, GWAPS, CSS #lo) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT issues a deployment order directing swap 

out of twenty KC-135A for twenty KC-135R at King Khalid not later than 

16 Nov 90. (Msg (S), CINCSAC to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2904002 Oct 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #86) 

94 
29 October 1990 

C+83 

Background Events: The U.N. passes Resolution 674, specifying that Iraq 

is responsible for all damage, injuries and human rights violations by Iraqi 

forces in Kuwait, and warning that the U.N. Security Council will take 

unspecified “measures under the Charter,” if Iraq continues to reject its 

demands. (New York Times, 30 October, p Al) 

Intelligence: Iraqi ground forces continue to develop a series of trenches 

designed to be filled with oil and ignited as additional barriers. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2921 15Z Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

The Iraqi Air Force is observed to fly ninety-four sorties, including 

three in which two Iraqi MiGs intercept an Iraqi El reconnaissance aircraft 

operating near the Iraq-Kuwait-Saudi tri-border area, either to provide air 

defense training or to provide escort for the El. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to 

AJG 904, subj: Sitrep, 3021 15z Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

Air Operations: As Kuwaiti A-4s fly their first local mission out of 

Dhahran, USCENTAF initiates “Desert Triangle,” a daily exercise designed 

to challenge Iraqi air defenses through aggressive coalition air operations 

near the Saudi-Iraqi and Saudi-Kuwaiti borders. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to 

AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2921152 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

30 October 1990 

C+84 

Background Events: General Merrill A. McPeak becomes Chief of Staff, 

USAF. 

Support Activities: USCENTAF personnel are working to ensure that host 

nation food service contracting sites have Thanksgiving Day rations. (Msg 

(s), I COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 

3008002 OCt 90, GWAPS, CSS #lo) 

Civil Engineers: COMUSCENTAF reports that the Saudi government agreed 

to fund materials, fuel and rental equipment needed to construct a 

munitions storage facility at A1 Kharj. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to 

USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 300800Z Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #I 0) 

95 
Air Operations: As part of Exercise DESERT TRIANGLE, four Saudi 

Tornados make a high-speed approach within fifteen miles of the 

Saudi-Kuwaiti border, then turn parallel to it, but elicit no observable Iraqi 

response. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 3021 15Z Oct 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #33) 

The first Desert Express mission departs Charleston AFB carrying high 

priority cargo. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to AIG 11812, subj: Sitrep, 310400Z 

at 90, GWAPS, CSS #74) 

31 October 1990 

C+85 

Air Order of Battle: The 1610th Airlift Division (Provisional) is formed 

to organize and administer airlift forces assigned to the operational control 

of USCENTAF. (Headquarters Military Airlift Command, Special Order GA11, 31 Oct 90) 

Ground Order of Battle: All maneuver and fire support elements of the 

XVIII Airborne Corps are formed, including those elements of the 1st 

Cavalry, 24th Infantry, 82nd Airborne and lOIst Airborne (Air Assault) 

divisions, and the 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 3121152 Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #33) 

Support Activities: While USCENTAF gives wing commanders the 

authority to approve locally funded construction projects, any project 

costing more than $25,000 must be approved by the Civil Engineer, 

USCENTAFDE. (Msg (s), USCENTAF to AIG 10322, subj: Construction 

Policy, 3115022 Oct 90, IRIS 00887497/K178.9301-116) 

Logistics: To alleviate a shortage of spare engines at several bases, 

COMUSCENTAF makes them his number two logistics priority. (Msg (S), 

COMUSCENTAF JWD to USCJNCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 3108002 

Oct 90, GWAPS, CSS #lo) 

Air Operations: To date, 748 patients have been medivaced within 

country, 1141 medivaced to Europe, and 719 Desert Shield patients 

medivaced from Europe to the US. Total Desert Shield missions flown to 

date are 4,960 (1365 C-5, 2669 C-141, 163 KC-10, 763 commercial) that 

have transported 178,893 passengers and 170,119 short tons of cargo to the 

AOR. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to AIG 11812, subj: Sitrep, 0104OoZ Nov 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #73) 

96 
SAC states they are prepared to reinforce theater forces to the planned 

level of 182 tankers within 60 hours of notification. Currently there are 

121 tankers in theater directly supporting CENTCOM. (Msg (S), CINCSAC to 

JCS, subj: Sitrep, 0104002 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #85) 

1 November 1990 

C+86 

Air Order of Battle: US aircraft in the theater now include 109 air-to-air, 

277 air-to-ground, and 258 dual-role combat aircraft, backed by 450 

support aircraft. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0121152 

NOV 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

There are now 31,543 USCENTAF personnel in the AOR. (Msg (S), 

COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 010800Z 

Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #9) 

Ground Order of Battle: The Syrian 9th Armored Division begins to 

deploy to Saudi Arabia. Major weapon systems available to U. S. ground 

forces in the theater now include 273 attack helicopters, 788 support 

helicopters, 857 main battle tanks, and 526 artillery pieces, 63 MultipleLaunch Rocket Systems and 9 Army Tactical Missile Systems. 

Additionally, the British 7th Armored Brigade is reinforcing the 1st Marine 

Expeditionary Force with 140 Challenger tanks, 102 armored fighting 

vehicles and 24 artillery pieces. (Msg (S), UsClNCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 0121152 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

Medical: USCENTAF medical facilities saw 526 outpatients and treated 43 

inpatients. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert 

Shield Sitrep, 0208002 Nov 90, QWAPS, CSS #9) 

Civil Engineers: The Saudi government assumes funding and contract 

management responsibilities to provide food, water, transportation, housing 

and fuel to US forces in Saudi Arabia. (Msg (u), USCENTAF/AC to

USCENTAF/CC, 30 Oct 90, IRIS 00887485/Kl78.9301-104) 

Air Operations: Tho Iraqi F-1s violate the Saudi border by 9 nautical 

miles, but flee northward when two USAF F-15s are vectored to intercept 

them by an Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0121152 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32; 

Msg (S) COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 

0208002 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #9) 

97 
Ten Navy and one Marine fatality were returned to Dover on a C-141. 

(Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to AIG 11812, subj: Sitrep, 0204002 Nov 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #73) 

Other Activities: The 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade begins “Sea 

Soldier II” on the coast of Oman, the MEB’S second large-scale amphibious 

exercise during Desert Shield. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 0121 15Z Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

2 November 1990 

C+87 

Intelligence: The Iraqi Air Force flies 98 sorties, including an increased 

number along the Saudi border. Among them, two MiG-25s make runs at 

the border, possibly simulating intercept operations, and likely in response 

to ongoing “Desert Triangle” feints by coalition aircraft. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0321152 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

3 November 1990 

C+88 

Intelligence: Iraqi air operations are highlighted by intelligence-collection 

flights along the Saudi border (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 0421 15Z Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

Support Activities: COMUSCENTAF reports concern that USARCENT’S 

decision to “reduce unitized B-ration menu selection by approximately 40 

percent. . . . unless heavily supplemented with bulk B-rations and local 

purchase food, will not meet AF feeding standards.” (Msg (S), 

COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 030800Z 

Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #9) 

4 November 1990 

C+89 

Support Activities: Among the elements of COMUSCENTAF’S extensive 

communications plan are the acquisition of additional land-mobile radios 

to support wing operations, expansion of a secure voice network to include 

Saudi and Egyptian air force units, additional telephone circuits, and 

investigation into the possibility of putting Computer-Aided Force 

Management System (CAFMS) equipment on US Navy carriers. (Msg (S), 

98 
COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 0408002 

Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #9) 

Logistics: Reflecting the continued shortage of spare engines, 

COMUSCENTAF’S top logistics priorities are engine spares, resupply and war 

readiness spares, Harvest Falcon assets, fire operations and crash rescue 

equipment. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert 

Shield Sitrep, 0408002 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #9) 

Planning: USTRANSCOM works medicd reinforcement TPFDD with USEUCOM 

and USCENTCOM to be available in case the situation in the AOR should 

deteriorate. Aeromedical evacuation plans are formalized. (Msg (S), 

UsCINCrRANS to AIG 1 18 12, subj: sitrep, 0504002 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #73) 

Air Operations: First MAC channel mission through Cairo West to 

Riyadh is flown. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to AIG 11812, subj: Sitrep, 

060400z Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #73) 

To date, SAC tankers have flown 7,865 sorties, offloading 195,893,000 

pounds of fuel to 12,178 receivers in support of Desert Shield operations. 

(Msg (S), CINCSAC to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 0404OOZ Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #85) 

A “Desert Triangle” package of four F-16s and two FAGS working as near 

as 10 nautical miles from the Iraqi border elicits no apparent Iraqi air 

defense reaction. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0421 15Z 

Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

5 November 1990 

C+90 

Background Events: Secretary of State Baker and Saudi King Fahd agree 

that, if a decision is made to invade Iraq, U.S. forces will be under U.S. 

control while, in the event of an Iraqi attack on Saudi Arabia, a joint 

U.S./Saudi command and control structure will come into place. (New 

York Times, 6 November, p A1 .) 

Intelligence: Two Iraqi MiG-23s appear to launch in reaction to a CENTAF 

RF-4 reconnaissance flight. If so, this is the first active Iraqi air defense 

response observed by the coalition since September. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT 

to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0621 15Z Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

99 
Support Activities: The USCENTAF Civil Engineer reports that engineer 

combat readiness was reduced by a lack of familiarity with some Harvest 

Falcon assets, along with the frequent absence of appropriate technical 

orders. (Msg (VNF), USCENTAFlDE to USCENTAF/DO, subj: In House 

Lessons Learned, 5 Nov 90, IRIS 00887409/Kl78.9301-28) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT reports that coalition air forces flew four 

strike/close air support packages of twenty or more aircraft. All special 

operations air units of SOCCENT participated in the third and largest combat 

search and rescue exercise to date. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 0521 15Z Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

Planning: Over 650 Army requirement records (ULNS) are accidently 

deleted from Time Phased Force Deployment List (TPFDL). TRANSCOM 

functional and technical database managers begin recovery procedures in 

coordination with CENTCOM REAR. Full recovery of all requirements, 

schedule, and manifest data may take until 9 Nov. Air Force, Navy, and 

Marine ULNs are unaffected. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to AIG 11 812, subj: 

Sitrep, 070400Z Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #73) 

Air Operations: CENTAF Joint Rescue and Coordination Center (JRCC) 

participates in SOCCENT’s SAREX 91-3 rescue exercise. (Msg (S), 

USCENTAF/JRCC to COMUSARCENT MAIN, subj: Sitrep, 0619302 Nov 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #24) 

6 November 1990 

C+91 

Intelligence: Iraqi air activity is well above average at 186 sorties. In an 

apparent attempt to provoke and observe a coalition response, one 

formation flys over water to near the Saudi-Kuwaiti border, then flys west 

to parallel the border. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

0721 15Z Nov 90, CWAPS, CSS #32) 

Logistics: COMUSCENTAF, noting the arrival of MICAP parts at A1 Dafhra 

within 2-3 days of shipment via the “Desert Express,” reports that “this 

type of support is encouraging.” (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to 

USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 060800Z Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #9) 

A new special project code (9AU) is approved for Desert Express 

cargo. Five thousand pound tie down straps reach a critical level, depot 

balance is zero, contract deliveries are delinquent and the second contract 

100 
will not begin until next year. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to AIG 11 81 2, subj: 

Sitrep, 0704002 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #73) 

7 November 1990 

C+92 

Background Events: Defense Secretary Cheney initiates the first combat 

reserve call-up since the Korean War when the Marine Corps asks for and 

receives permission to summon 3,000 Marine reservists. (The Washington 

Post, 7 November 1990, p 7) 

Intelligence: Iraqi air activity continues at higher than normal levels -- 

170 sorties. This includes border reconnaissance and defensive patrols. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0821152 Nov 90, GWAPS, 

css #32) 

Support Activities: Noting that a key Defense Communications Satellite 

has lost its ability to maintain a proper axis inclination, COMUSCENTAF 

reports, “we view need to launch another DCS satellite as important issue.” 

(Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 

0708002 Nov 90, GWAPS, cSS #9) 

Civil Engineers: The A1 Kharj munitions storage facility is ready to 

receive shipments, scheduled to begin on 8 November. (Msg (s), 

COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 0708002 

NOV 90, GWAPS, CSS #9) 

Logistics: A Joint Staff team assesses that some Desert Shield deployment 

operations were hampered by the lack of finished operations and force 

deployment plans and, the incomplete transmission of USCENTCOM crisis 

action procedures (CAPS) and other planning factors to component and 

supporting organizations and, the limited operational authority of 

USTRANSCOM over its Service components, in relation to its responsibility 

to organize emergency movements quickly and efficiently. (Joint Staff 

Assessment Team, “Operation Desert Shield Assessment Team Summary 

Report (Through 7 November 1990),” n.d., GWAPS, NA-529) 

Air Operations: Due to limited use of the first two Cairo West-Riyadh 

frequency channel airlift missions, USTRANSCOM asks USCENTCOM to 

reevaluate the requirement. MAC publishes implementation guidance for 

a provisional organization structure for airlift forces supporting Operation 

101 
Desert Shield. (Msg (S), USCINCrRANS to AIG 1 181 2, subj: Sitrep, 0804002 

Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #73) 

8 November 1990 

c+93 

Background Events: President Bush orders more than 150,000 additional 

air, sea and ground troops to the Persian Gulf to provide “an adequate 

oflensive option” to drive Iraqi troops from Kuwait. This move is seen by 

some as a signal to Saddam Hussein that the U.S. has the will, and shortly 

will have the means, to go to war with Iraq. (New York Emes, 9 

November, p Al) 

Air Order of Battle: The 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade now fields 

12 operational Patriot SAM batteries. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, 

subj: Sitrep, 0821 15Z Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

Support Activities: USCENTAF now has 538 body transfer cases at its 

main mortuary, at Dhahran, 6 morgue tents set up and operational, and has 

surveyed local facilities for refrigerated storage in the Dhahran area. (Msg 

(S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 

0808002 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #9) 

USCENTAF Weather expects to cut over to an Nl-Cl 4800 Baud 

Weather Circuit overnight, which should provide Air Force Digital 

Information and Graphics System availability within 36-48 hours. (Msg 

(S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 

0808002 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #9) 

Air Operations: Coalition aircraft flew an 81-aircraft close air support 

exercise and a 44-aircraft strike exercise. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 

904, subj: Sitrep, 0821 15Z Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

Due to adequate stocks of JmS (U-2 fuel) in the AOR, daily C-141 

“Bladder Bird” missions are terminated. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to AIG 

11812, subj: Sitrep, 0704002 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #73) 

9 November 1990 

c+94 

Background Events: The Iraqi government announces that the chief of 

staff of the Iraqi military has been replaced, which may indicate dissension 

1 02 
in the hierarchy of the Iraqi armed forces. (New York Times, 9 November 

1990, p A13) 

Logistics: Despite their continued inclusion in his logistics top priorities 

list, COMUSCENTAF reports that spare engine stocks are at critical levels 

for some units. (Msg (s), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert 

Shield Sitrep, 0908002 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #9) 

Other Activities: In Oman the U.S. Marines conclude amphibious 

exercise “Sea Soldier II.” Planning begins for the next exercise, “Imminent 

Thunder” on 15-21 November. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 0921152 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

10 November 1991 

c+95 

Intelligence: Iraqi air activity was at lower than normal levels with 96 

sorties, due to the Islamic holy day. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, 

subj: Sitrep, 1021 15Z Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

Logistics: A JCSIOSD negotiating team recently concluded an implementing 

agreement with the Saudi Arabian government for Host Nation Support. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1021 15Z Nov 90, GWAPS, 

css #32) 

11 November 1991 

C+96 

Intelligence: Iraqi air activity remained low probably due to poor weather 

and maintenance standdown. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 1121 15Z Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

12 November 1991 

c+97 

Background: Protestors march at the gates of Westover AFB, MA against 

Operation Desert Shield. (Msg (S), MACCAT to TRANSCOM, subj: Sitrep, 

1221 19Z Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #107) 

Intelligence: After four consecutive days of low activity, the Iraqi sortie 

count reaches a more normal 130, including two MiG-25 intercept sorties 

103 
against simulated high-value air assets. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, 

subj: Sitrep, 1321 15Z Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

Support Activ&b: COMUSCENTAF reports that the planned increase in 

his force structure, coupled with a “lack of satellite bandwidth in space 

segment,” means that “each wing will have only satellite or tropospheric 

scatter radio connectivity . . . . and any equipment failure will cause [a] 

lack of tactical communications.” He expects, however, that a combination 

of commercial telephone circuits and STU-111 scrambler phones will “prevent 

[the] isolation of wings and provide [a] back-up for ATO dissemination.” 

(Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 

1208OOZ Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #9) 

Air Operations: In addition to three combined strike packages, coalition 

air forces flew a 108-aircraft close air support exercise including, for the 

first time, participation by Kuwaiti A4s. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 

904, subj: Sitrep, 1221 15Z Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

13 November 1990 

C+98 

Intelligence: Iraqi air activity increases to 160 sorties. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1421152 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

Logistics: Several USCENTAF wings have critically needed spare engines 

and parts available in Germany, but are awaiting airlift to ship them. (Msg 

(S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 

1308OOZ Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #9) 

Expanding force structure requirements lead COMUSCENTAF to place 

munitions back on his logistics top priorities list, and to request immediate 

shipment of 1 ,OOO AGM-88 High-speed Anti-Radiation Missiles, 500 

Improved 2000-lb bombs and 100 GBU-27 weapons. (Msg (s), 

COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 130800Z 

Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #9) 

Air Operations: Exercise SANDY BEACH is flown in Qatar, consisting of 

a 20-plane U.S. strike force attacking airspace defended by French and 

Qatar Mirage F-1s. Meanwhile, a 20-hour close air support exercise 

involves 120 coalition aircraft, and C-130s perform simulated airdrops 

while escorted by coalition fighters. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, 

subj: Sitrep, 1321 15Z Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

104 
UK requests one C-5 aircraft to recover a damaged Tornado aircraft 

from the AOR back to the UK under the provisions of the US/UK 

cooperative military airlift agreement. (Msg (s), USCINCTRANS to AIG 

11812, subj: Sitrep, 1404002 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #73) 

14 November 1990 

c+99 

Background Events: Secretary of Defense Cheney authorizes the call-up 

of another 72,500 National Guard and reserve troops including, for the first 

time in Desert Shield, Army Reserve combat units. (The Washington Post, 

15 November 1990, p 32) 

Logistics: Declaring “Desert Express” a success, with its 2-3 day shipping 

times, COMUSCENTAF suggests establishing a similar service out of Europe. 

(Msg (s), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep 

1408002 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #9) 

Intelligence: Consistent with established patterns, the Iraqi Air Force does 

not respond to two “Desert Triangle” missions near Saudi Arabia’s borders 

with Kuwait and Iraq. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

1421 152 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

15 November 1990 

C+lOo 

Intelligence: The Iraqi Air Force flew only 40 sorties today, possibly as 

a cautious response to the coalition’s IMMINENT THUNDER exercise. (Msg 

(S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1621 15Z Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS 

#32) 

Air Order of Battle: U.S. aircraft in the theater now include 91 air-to-air, 

264 air-to-ground, and 240 dual-role combat aircraft, backed by 440 

support aircraft. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1521 152 

Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

Ground Order of Battle: USCENTCOM forces in the theater now total 

235,215, including 30,981 in CENTAF. Major weapon systems available to 

U. S. ground forces in the theater now include 270 attack helicopters, 770 

support helicopters, 857 main battle tanks, and 538 artillery pieces, 63 

Multiple-Launch Rocket Systems and I8 Army Tactical Missile Systems. 

Additionally, the British 7th Armored Brigade is reinforcing the 1 st Marine 

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Expeditionary Force with 15 helicopters, 140 Challenger tanks, 139 

armored fighting vehicles and 24 artillery pieces. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT 

to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1521 15Z Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

Civil Engineers: Faced by the construction requirements of the new force 

build up, COMUSCENTAF assigns his highest movement priority to getting 

Air Force RED HORSE heavy construction units into the theater. (Msg (S), 

COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 1508oOZ 

Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #9) 

Planning: uSTRANSCOM announces that the DoverDhahran channel is 

approaching max utilization in support of sustainment requirements which 

are on the increase. Utilization of that channel for Phase I1 deployments 

will restrict the throughput and significantly delay closure, thus, effective 

19 Nov, the aerial port of embarkation for channel airlift thru Rhein Main, 

Ramstein, Soesterberg, Tempelhof, Amman, and Cairo will change from 

Dover to McGuire AFB. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to AIG 1 181 2, subj: Sitrep, 

1604002 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #73) 

Air Operations: In Support Of Exercise IMMINENT THUNDER, a fullyintegrated, combined exercise, coalition air forces launch 9 combined strike 

packages and a CAS package - involving more than 700 aircraft. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1521 15Z Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

16 November 1990 

c+101 

Intelligence: Iraqi air activity returns to an average level of 128 sorties, 

including a mission by the modified II-76Kandid airborne early warning 

aircraft. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1721 15Z Nov 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #32) 

Leaders: The SECDEF directs the deployment of additional forces to Saudi 

Arabia and contiguous areas to support execution of Operation Desert 

Shield. The deployment order calls for the following air forces to arrive 

in the AOR NLT (15 Jan 91): 18 F-117, 24 F-15E, 32 F-11 IF, 24 F-15C, 12 

RF-4C, 8 B-52, 12 F-4G, 42 F-16, 32 C-130, 79 tankers, 1 Combat 

Reporting Center (CRC), and 1 Air Support Operation Center (ASOC). 

Forces to close in the AOR NLT (30 Jan 91): 42 A-10. Aircraft on-call for 

deployment within 120 hours of the commencement of hostilities: 14 B-52, 

6 F-117, 5 AC-130, 4 E-3, 48 F-16, and 24 tankers. (Msg (s), acs to 

1 06 
USCINCCENT, subj: Follow-on Air Forces for Operation Desert Shield, 

1615402 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS safe #2, CSS folder #21) 

Civil Engineers: COMUSCENTAF civil engineering emphasis is on opening 

the new beddown site at A1 Kharj. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to 

USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 1608002 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #9) 

RED HORSE personnel finish site layout for A1 Kharj. Thirty-three 

PRIME BEEF personnel are due in on 17 November to begin camp build-up. 

(Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 

1708002 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #9) 

Planning: In reflection of the President’s decision to build up USCENTCOM 

to a strength required to launch a two-corps ground campaign, USCINCCENT 

now expects the arrival of substantial forces by 15 January. Among those 

forces are the VII Corps Headquarters, the 1st Armored Division, 1st 

Infantry Division (-), the 3rd Armored Division, a brigade from the 2nd 

Armored Division, an additional Marine Expeditionary Force, the USS 

Ranger, Roosevelf and America Canier Battle Groups, and the 

battleshipMissouri. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

1621 15Z Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

Air Operations: USCENTCOM and coalition flight operations are planned 

to simulate the actual air tasking orders for D-day plus 1. Sorties include 

12 combined strike packages and a single CAS exercise involving more than 

200 sorties. Combined U.S., Saudi, and French forces participate in 

combat search and rescue exercises as part of IMMINENT THUNDER. (Msg 

(S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1621152 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS 

#31) 

17 November 1990 

c+102 

Intelligence: Iraqi ground forces in the KTO now total 17 committed and 

10 reinforcing divisions. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

1721 15Z Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

Air Operations: IMMINENT THUNDER flight operations are planned to 

closely simulate the potential air tasking order for D-day plus 2. The 

sorties include five combined strike packages and a CAS exercise of more 

than 280 sorties. The F117s conduct a simulated night airfield attack. 

1 07 
(Msg (s), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1721 15Z Nov 90, GWAPS, 

css #32) 

Combat Control Team personnel arrive at AI Kharj to provide air 

traffic control services for C- 130s flying in support of base set-up. (Msg 

(S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 

1808OoZ Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #9) 

18 November 1990 

C+103 

Background Events: Saddam Hussein’s announcement that Iraq will free 

all remaining foreign hostages between 25 December 90 and 25 March 91, 

“unless something should occur to disturb the atmosphere of peace,” is 

taken as a move to divide world public opinion and to protect Iraq from 

attack during the most likely time for a U.S.-led offensive to oust Iraqi 

forces from Kuwait. (The Washington Post, 19 November 1990, p 1; New 

York Times, 19 November, p A13) 

Leaders: In reference to the deployment order for follow-on forces, 

USCINCCENT requests that the second 48 F-16s on-call within 120 hours be 

deployed in mid-January and that one of the squadrons be LANTIRN 

equipped. Also, he requests that the 4 E-3s on call be deployed within 96 

hours of deployment notification. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: 

Follow-on Air Forces for Operation Desert Shield, 1816302 Nov 90, 

GWAPS,CSS safe #2, CSS folder #21) 

Air Order of Battle: The deployment of follow-on air forces is modified 

as follows: Six OA-10 are included in the forty-two A-10s requested and 

eighteen F/A-16 are included in the forty-two F-16s requested. (Msg (S), 

USCENTAF REAR to HQ USAF, subj: Deployment Order for Follow-on 

Forces, 1822002 Nov 90, GWAPS, css safe #2, css folder #21) 

Air Operations: B-52s fly eleven sorties in support of exercise IMMINENT 

THUNDER (15-20 Nov). (Msg (S), CINCSAC to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 190400Z 

Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #85) 

Other Activities: As part of IMMINENT THUNDER, The 4th Marine 

Expeditionary Brigade conducts a heliborne assault in the vicinity of Ras 

Al Ghar, about 75 miles below Kuwait on the Persian Gulf. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1821 15Z Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

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19 November 1990 

C+104 

Background Events: Iraq announces it will send 250,000 more troops 

into Kuwait and southern Iraq, thereby increasing its total number of forces 

in the area to approximately 680,000. Pentagon officials state that while 

many of the new Iraqi troops would be reservists, up to 100,OOO could 

come from relatively well-trained forces guarding borders with Turkey and 

Iran. (New York limes, 20 November, p Al) 

Leaders: USCINCEUR orders the deployment of the following USAFE units 

to provide forces to support CINCCENT: 48TFW 32 F-11 lF, USAFE 1 MPC, 

36m 24 F-15C, 52~~ 12 F4G, loTFw 18 A-10. and 8th ASW one 

ASW. Additionally, 24 USAFE F-16s are placed on-call. (Msg (S), 

uSCMCEUR to HQ USAFE, subj: Follow-on Air Forces, 1913132 Nov 90, 

GwAPS, css safe #2, CSS folder #21) 

Support Activities: All Thanksgiving meals for USCENTAF personnel 

have been delivered. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: 

Desert Shield Sitrep 2008002 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #9) 

Air Operations: IMMINENT THUNDER operations continue with a 

296-sortie CAS exercise. SOCCENT forces have completed over 35 

unannounced combat search and rescue scenarios as part of the exercise. 

(Msg (s), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, I92 1 152 Nov 90, GWAPS, 

css #32) 

20 November 1990 

c+105 

Ground Order of Battle: The British 7th Armored Brigade closes. The 

movement of this brigade of 140 Challenger tanks and 139 armored 

fighting vehicles required 42 ships. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, 

subj: Sitrep, 2121 15Z Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

Civil Engineers: USCENTAF civil engineering emphasis remains on opening 

the new beddown site at A1 Kharj. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to 

uSCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 2008002 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #9) 

1 09 
Logktics: Planned USCENTCOM force increases are expected to place a 

heavy demand for construction of aircraft beddown and other support 

facilities. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1821 152 Nov 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #32) 

Air Operations: Desert Shield Phase I1 air and sealift operations 

commence. A repatriation flight with 87 passengers aboard arrives in 

Washington, Dc. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to AIG 11812, subj: Sitrep, 

2004002 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #73) 

21 November 1990 

C+106 

Intelligence: Higher than normal Iraqi air activity, 147 sorties, includes 32 

helicopter flights, most probably moving troops along the Iraq-Kuwait 

border. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2221152 Nov 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #32) 

Support Activities: USCENTAF’S communications priorities include 

improving tactical UHF satellite communications with AWACS and ABCCC 

aircraft, expanding secure voice capabilities with allied forces, publishing 

USCENT(30M instrument approach procedures flight documents, and 

establishing a communications cell at the Tactical Air Control Center. 

(Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 

2108002 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #9) 

Air Operations: Exercise IMMINENT THUNDER ends with four strike 

packages, flown by U.S., Saudi, British, French, and Canadian forces, and 

a close air support package flown by U.S., Saudi, and Kuwaiti forces. The 

exercise ultimately involved 1 ,OOO coalition aircraft flying 4,000 sorties. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2121 152 Nov 90, GWAPS, 

css #32) 

At 2109202, a USARCENT AH-1 helicopter inadvertently fired a Hellfire 

missile into a USCENTAF ammo dump, at King Fahd Airport, causing a fire 

that destroyed a quantity of weapon components and two vehicles. (Msg 

(S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 

2208002 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #9) 

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22 November 1990 

C+107 

Leaders: (U) President Bush visits the theater. (Msg (S), USClNCCENT to 

AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2221 15Z Nov 90, GWAPS. CSS #32) 

Logistics: COMUSCENTAF’S highest logistics priority is now on obtaining 

communications equipment for A1 Kharj. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to 

UsCMCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 2208002 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #9) 

Planning: The first ship carrying elements of the U. S. 2nd Armored 

Cavalry Regiment leaves Bremerhaven, Germany. (Msg (s), USCINCCENT 

to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2321 15Z Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

Air Operations: USCENTAF operates additional AWACS and fighter sorties 

to protect the presidential aircraft. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to 

USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 2208002 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #9) 

23 November 1990 

C+lOS 

Logistics: USCINCTRANSCOM requests all users to return 463L pallets and 

associated hardware to the airlift system to facilitate loading of Phase I1 

equipment. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to AIG 11812, subj: Sitrep, 2304002 

Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #73) 

Planning: Preparations for a vast expansion of coalition forces deployed 

in the field continue. The United Kingdom will deploy an additional 

mechanized infantry brigade to the theater, with the 1st Armored Division 

Headquarters to control it and the 7th Armored Brigade already deployed. 

Also, the Syrians and Egyptians each are in the process of deploying an 

additional armored division to the theater. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 

904, subj: Sitrep, 2321 152 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

24 November 1990 

C+lW 

Air Operations: Two additional KC-10s are made available in a primary 

cargo role. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to AIG 1181 2, subj: Sitrep, 2404002 

Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #73) 

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25 November 1990 

c+110 

Background Events: U.S. administration officials and foreign diplomats 

say that the United States has enough support in the UN Security Council 

to gain approval of a resolution that would authorize the use of military 

force against Iraq if it did not withdraw its forces from Kuwait. The White 

House reportedly seeks a 1 January 1991 deadline, but diplomats said that 

no final decision has been made. There is speculation that the Security 

Council will set the deadline for the end of January to allow more time for 

last-minute attempts to promote a peaceful settlement. (The New York 

Emes, 26 November 1990, p 1) 

Leaders: USCINCCENT orders the deployment of four HH-60 combat 

search and rescue helicopters from the Pacific Command to Tabuk, SA to 

arrive NLT 10 Dec. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to USCINCPAC, subj: Deployment 

Execution Directive, 2515152 Nov 90, GWAPS, css safe #2, css folder 

#21) 

Intelligence: Iraqi’s 117 air sorties today include six fighters performing 

low-level ground attack training. There is evidence that Iraq may have 

developed and practiced simultaneous refueling of two fighter aircraft from 

a modified 11-76Kandid. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

2621 15Z Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

Support Activities: With the site layout at A1 Kharj now finalized, 

preparations are underway to move in an Airlift Control Element (ALCE) 

and initial equipment packages. A USAF fire truck is now operational at the 

base. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield 

Sitrep, 2608002 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #9) 

Air Operations: DESERT TRIANGLE continues on a daily basis. As in all 

previous cases, today’s package of 12 Navy aircraft draws no response 

from the Iraqi air defense system. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 2521152 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

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26 November 1990 

c+111 

Background Events: While the permanent members of the UN Security 

Council support an authorization of force to end Iraq7s occupation of Kuwait, 

most diplomatic sources believe that the Soviet Union’s preference for a 15 

January deadline will be chosen over the 1 January deadline sought by the 

United States. (The Washington Post, 27 November 1990, p 1) 

Support Activities: Four more fire trucks and 23 firefighters arrived at 

Riyadh, bound for A1 Kharj, which retains COMUSCENTAF ’s logistics and 

construction priorities. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: 

Desert Shield Sitrep, 2708002 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #9) 

Air Operations: A combined CAS exercise is flown involving 117 

coalition aircraft. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2621 15Z 

Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

27 November 1990 

c+112 

Intelligence: Thunderstorms in Iraq hold the country’s air activities to 45 

sorties, including 37 transport and helicopter flights. (Msg (s), USCINCCENT 

to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2821152 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

Support Activities: Local authorities grant USCENTAF permission to begin 

operating A1 Kh4 runway and airfield lighting. (Msg (S), CoMUSCENTAF 

FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 2808002 Nov 90, GWAPS, 

css #9) 

COMUSCENTAF requests priority shipment of a TPN-19 Precision 

Approach Radar system for A1 Kharj, to facilitate pending arrivals of 

civilian air transports. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: 

Desert Shield Sitrep, 2708002 Nov 90, GWAPS, Css #9) 

Air Operations: A combined CAS exercise involving 167 aircraft is flown. 

(Msg (s), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2721152 Nov 90, GWAPS, 

css #32) 

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28 November 1990 

C+113 

Intelligence: Iraqi air activity returns to normal levels, highlighted by six 

intelligence collection flights. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 2921152 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

29 November 1990 

C+114 

Background Events: The UN Security Council votes to use force against 

Iraq, unless that country fully complies with previous council resolutions 

calling for its unconditional withdrawal from Kuwait and release of foreign 

nationals by 15 January. (New York Times, 30 November, p Al; The 

Washington Post, 30 November 1990, p 1 ) 

Intelligence: Iraqi air activity is slightly higher than normal with 148 

sorties. A single Iraqi fighter orbiting 10 nautical miles from the Saudi 

border elicits a four-ship F-15 scramble. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, 

subj: Sitrep, 3021 15Z Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

Air Order of Battle: Twenty USAFE F-lllFs deploy to Taif AB, SA 

beginning Phase I1 of the USAFE deployments in support of Desert Shield. 

(Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 2907032 Nov 90, GWAPS, 

css #48) 

Logistics: USCENTCOM approves the immediate air movement of 272 

1000-pound bombs from the UK to Diego Garcia. (Msg (s), USCINCTRANS 

to AIG 11 81 2, subj: Sitrep, 3004002 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #73) 

Air Operations: Four combined strike packages of 16-54 aircraft each are 

flown, along with a CAS exercise involving 125 coalition aircraft. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2921 15Z Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #32) 

The first combined defense plan for Operation Desert Shield, entitled 

“Combined OPLAN for the Defense of Saudi Arabia” is signed and 

published in Arabic and English versions. The plan is to be executed in 

the event that Iraq invades Saudi Arabia. The plan’s concept of operations 

has two phases: deter and defend. The deterrence phase would attempt to 

confront Iraq with the prospect of incurring unacceptable costs should it 

attack Saudi Arabia. In the event of a conflict, friendly air assets would 

initiate theater counterair, interdiction, and close air support. They would 

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also seek to destroy, delay, disrupt, or divert Iraqi forces and protect 

friendly units. Ground forces would delay and attrit Iraqi forces as far 

forward as possible, avoiding a decisive engagement and establishing 

defense in depth in suitable terrain. (HQ USCENTCOM and Joint Forces 

Theater of Operations (s), Combined OPLAN for Defense of Saudi Arabia 

(u), Nov 29, 1990). 

Per USCENTCOM request, the RC-135s return to 24 hour operations and 

TR-1 missions are extended by 2 hours. (Msg (Sj, ClNCSAC to JCS, subj: 

Sitrep, 3OO400Z Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #85) 

30 November 1990 

C+115 

Logistics: In an example of what was almost a daily occurrence, 

COMUSCENTAF requests priority air shipment of replacement parts for 

malfunctioning food service equipment at a USCENTAF base. Priority 

shipment of laundry equipment for another base is also requested. (Msg 

(S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 

3008002 Nov 90, GWAPS, CSS #9) 

Air Operations: To date, 1,137 patients have been medivaced within 

country, 1,813 medivaced to Europe, and 1,374 Desert Shield patients 

medivaced from Europe to the US. Total Desert Shield strategic airlift 

missions flown to date are 6,432 (1,791 C-5, 3,398 C-141, 211 KC-10, 

1,032 commercial) that have transported 199,446 passengers and 213,810 

short tons of cargo to the AOR. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to AIG 11812, subj: 

Sitrep, 0104OOZ Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #72) 

1 December 1990 

C+116 

Air Order of Battle: U.S. aircraft in the theater now include 91 air-to-air, 

284 air-to-ground, and 240 dual-role combat aircraft, backed by 452 

support aircraft. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0121152 

kc 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Ground Order of Battle: USCENTCOM forces in the theater now total 

241,720, including 31,480 in CENTAF. Major weapon systems available to 

U. S. ground forces in the theater now include 273 attack helicopters, 777 

support helicopters, 867 main battle tanks, and 546 artillery pieces, 63 

Multiple-Launch Rocket Systems and 18 Army Tactical Missile Systems. 

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Additionally, the British 7th Armored Brigade is reinforcing the 1 st Marine 

Expeditionary Force with 15 helicopters, 140 Challenger tanks, 139 

armored fighting vehicles and 24 artillery pieces. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT 

to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0121152 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Air Operations: A coalition air defense exercise is flown over the central 

and eastern sectors of Saudi Arabia. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, 

subj: Sitrep, 0121152 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

2 December 1990 

C+117 

Intelligence: Between 04302 and 05152 the Iraqis test launch 3 or 4 Scud 

missiles from the Al Amarah area 600 kilometers west-northwest to the 

Wadi Amij area. (Msg (s), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0221152 

Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Meanwhile, the Iraqi Air Force flys 209 sorties, including one by an 

airborne early warning aircraft. The aircraft is noted to pass into Jordanian 

airspace during its mission. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

0321152 DeC 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Support Activities: In addition to reiterating his 5 November report of the 

limited familiarity his units had with incoming Harvest Falcon shipments, 

the USCENTAF Civil Engineer points out that the planned 3-day initial issue 

of meals ready to eat (MRES) to deploying units was not sufficient to 

sustain them during deployments of this size. (USCENTAFDE, Joint 

Universal Lessons Learned System (JULLS) Long Report (S), 2 Dec 1990, 

IRIS 00887409/K178.9301-28) 

Air Operations: Due to Scud launches in Iraq, most coalition air training 

is cancelled to rest crews and generate aircraft for heightened alert status. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0221 152 Dec 90, GWAPS, 

css #31) 

USCENTAF halts all operations at 05002 to conduct a mass load out 

exercise. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield 

Sitrep, 0308002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #8) 

COMUSCENTAF reports the following sortie totals for Desert Shield to 

date: combat air patrols, 2,326; air-to-air (training), 3,426; air-to-ground 

(training), 14,621 ; tactical reconnaissance, 469; strategic reconnaissance, 

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421 ; electronic reconnaissance, 2,800; AWACS, 253; air refueling, 4,831 ; 

theater airlift, 17,536; for a totd of 46,683. (Msg (s), COMUSCENTAF FWD 

to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 0208002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS 

#8) 

Seven KC-10s begin support of USTRANSCOM in the pure cargo role. 

(Msg (S), CINCSAC to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 0304002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #84) 

3 December 1990 

C+118 

Background Events: Testifying before the Senate Armed Services 

Committee, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff rejects an air poweronly campaign against Iraq, saying the American military is planning a 

“combined overwhelming air, land, sea campaign.” (New Yurk Kmes, 4 

December, p Al; The Washington Post, 4 December 1990, p 1) 

Air Order of Battle: The USS Kennedy carrier battle group enters the 

AOR. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0321152 Dec 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Support Activities: USCENTAF mortuary units receive 4,100 human 

remains pouches of a planned 5,000-pouch shipment. (Msg (S), 

COMuSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 0408002 

Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #8) 

COMUSCENTAF reports that several varieties of viruses have been found 

in command computers. Virus detection software has been obtained. (Msg 

(s), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 

0408002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #8) 

Logistics: COMUSCENTAF reports the windows on F- 15E Forward-Looking 

InfraRed (FLlR) equipment are only lasting 60 days in the AOR 

environment. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert 

Shield Sitrep, 0308002 Dec 90, GWAPS, css #8) 

Planning: USCINCCENT reports that the previous day’s Scud launches 

“offered us an opportunity to evaluate and fine tune our missile warning 

procedures from the top down. Communications proceeded smoothly. 

Previously agreed upon procedures allowed SPACECOM to enter our 

execution net and disseminate scud launch information simultaneously to 

all of our components . , . . At the time of launch, four of twelve Patriot 

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batteries were in active TBM [theater ballistic missile] battle stations 

mode . . . the remaining Patriot units attained battle stations within five 

minutes of alert.” (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0321 15Z 

kc 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Air Operations: To date, SAC reconnaissance aircraft have flown 428 

operational sorties for a total of 4,506 hours. Also, since the onset of 

Desert Shield, SAC tankers have flown 10,034 sorties (over 5,000 in theater) 

for 45,980 hours and unloaded over 262 million pounds of fuel to 17,496 

receivers. (Msg (S), CINCSAC to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 0404002 Dec 90, GWAPS, 

css #82) 

4 December 1990 

C+119 

Background Events: Turkish President Ozal reportedly urges his nation 

to send a token force to Saudi Arabia and allow U.S. forces to use a key 

Turkish air base in the event of a war against Iraq. According to Turkish 

Prime Minister Yildirim Akbulut, ‘The conditions are changing, and if they 

change, we may make a decision to send troops.” (New York Times, 5 

December, p Al) 

Intelligence: A recently-constructed, short-range ballistic missile storage 

facility is identified approximately 85 miles west of Baghdad. Also, the 

identification of the lead elements of a new infantry division in the KTO, 

brings the total of Iraqi divisions to 18 committed and 10 reinforcing. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0421 15Z Dec 90, GWAPS, 

css #31) 

5 December 1990 

c+120 

Intelligence: Iraqi flight activity is 100 sorties, a more normal rate 

following three days of higher operating tempos. Iraqi reconnaissance 

flights along the western Saudi Arabian and Syrian borders, suggests 

increased attention to U.S. and coalition activity in these areas. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0621 15Z Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Air Order of Battle: The 14th and 15th Air Divisions (Provisional) are 

formed to exercise operational control of USCENTAF-assigned tactical fighter 

wings and combat support aircraft (electronic warfare, reconnaissance, 

AWACS, etc), respectively. Brigadier General Buster C. Glosson is named 

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14th AD(P) commander, putting him in the position of both planning and 

largely executing the coming air campaign. Brigadier General Glenn A. 

Profitt 11 is appointed commander of the 15th AD(P). (Msg (U), 

1206002 Dec 90) 

COMUSCENTAF to AIG 10322, subj: USCENTAF Organization Structure, 

Logistics: The first ship loaded with VII Corps equipment arrives in 

theater. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0621152 Dec 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Air Operations: Exercise DESERT FORCE begins with a total of 10 strike 

training. packages (243 aircraft) being flown by USCENTAF, Saudi, British, 

and French air forces against simulated targets. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to 

AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0521152 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Two additional SAC KC-10s are released to USTRANSCOM for use in the 

pure cargo role. (Msg (S), CINCSAC to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 0604002 Dec 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #84) 

6 December 1990 

c+121 

Background Events: Iraqi President Saddam Hussein says that all 2,000 

or more foreigners being held hostage in Iraq and Kuwait will be released 

promptly since Iraq no longer needs them for human shields and because 

he wants to make a gesture to foster stepped-up diplomatic efforts in order 

to avert war. 

Intelligence: Continuing to reinforce the KTO, Iraq now has 18 committed 

and 11 reinforcing divisions in the area. Unit repositioning and new force 

deployments over the past three weeks focused on extending Iraqi defenses 

to the West. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0621 152 Dec 

90, GWAPS, CSS #3 1 ) 

Civil Engineers: COMUSCENTAF reports USCENTCOM/J-4 approval to take 

delivery of materials for construction of Shaikh Isa Air Base taxiway and 

hardstand projects, the first such projects to use funds donated by the 

Japanese government. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: 

Desert Shield Sitrep, 0608002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #8) 

Planning: Noting that aircraft are scheduled to bed down at A1 Kharj 

before refuelling trucks and facilities arrive, COMUSCENTAF requests 

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priority airlift for the required fuel bladders and associated equipment. 

(Msg (s), CoMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 

0608002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #8) 

USCINCrRANSCOM expresses his concern for the “alarming” rate of 

growth of air cargo sustainment requirements. He request users reexamine 

their requirements for conversion to sea movements. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS 

to AIG 11 81 2, subj: Sitrep, 0604002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #72) 

7 December 1990 

c+122 

Support Activities: COMUSCENTAF requests expeditious movement of two 

mobile communications antennas from Lindsey Air Force Station, 

Germany, to Dhahran. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: 

Desert Shield Sitrep, 070800Z Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #8) 

Air Operations: Exercise DESERT FORCE concludes with 74 aircraft in two 

strike packages attacking simulated targets. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 

904, subj: Sitrep, 0721 15Z Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

USTRANSCOM requests extreme emphasis be placed on immediate return 

of pallets, nets, and tie down equipment to the MAC system. They also 

seek approval to contract allied commercial airlift to meet the 15 January 

closure due to a shortage of US commercial long-range international 

aircraft availability through 5 Jan 91. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to AIG 11812, 

subj: Sitrep, 0804002 Dec 90, GWAPS, Css #72) 

A French Air Force Mirage crashes 150 NM south of Dhahran killing 

the pilot. (Msg (S), USCENTAF/JRCC to COMUSARCENT Main, subj: Sitrep, 

081500Z Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #24) 

8 December 1990 

C+123 

Intelligence: The movement of another Iraqi armored division into the KTO 

raises the total to 19 committed and 11 reinforcing divisions. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 082 1 I5Z Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #3 1) 

Logistics: COMUSCENTAF’S top logistics priorities remain communications 

equipment, spare aircraft engines, munitions, resupply and war readiness 

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spares, and Harvest Falcon equipment. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to 

USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 0808002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #8) 

Other activities: Exercise SEA SOLDIER 111 begins with a practice, silent 

night landing by elements of the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade. A 

second practice landing is planned for 9 Dec, followed by a full-scale 

exercise the next day. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

0821152 b 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Air Operations: Four additional SAC KC-10s and eleven crews are 

released to USTRANSCOM for use in the pure cargo role. (Msg (S), CJNCSAC 

to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 0904002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #84) 

European Desert Express begins operations. (Msg (S), USCINnRANS to 

AIG 11 81 2, subj: Sitrep, 0904002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #72) 

9 December 1990 

C+lU 

Background Events: More than 950 foreigners, including at least 160 

Americans, leave Iraq in the first mass departure since Saddam Hussein 

decided to stop holding hostages. 

Intelligence: At 186 sorties, Iraqi air activity is heavier than normal and 

includes a large intelligence collection effort for the second day in a row. 

These missions include two MiG-25Foxbats over Iraqi dispersal fields, a 

Boeing 727 reconnaissance mission, and a single fighter sortie over 

southern Iraq. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904. subj: Sitrep, 0921152 

DeC 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Support Activities: USCENTAF now has all of its order of 5,000 human 

remains pouches. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: 

Desert Shield Sitrep, 0908002 Dec 90, GWAPS, css #8) 

civil Engineers: COMUSCENTAF reports that the RED HORSE team building 

a cantonment area at King Khalid Military City is short a Harvest Falcon 

water distribution system, while other engineers installed US aircraft 

arresting barriers at Al Kharj, since the Host Nation barriers were 

inadequate. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert 

Shield Sitrep, 0908002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #8) 

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Logistics: Food service equipment and spare parts continue to be a 

USCENTAF logistics concern. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, 

subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 090800Z Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #8) 

Planning: SAC requests the call-up of 14 Air Reserve Component KC135E units and one KC-10 reserve unit. (Msg (S), CINCSAC to JCS, subj: 

Sitrep, 10()400Z Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #84) 

10 December 1990 

C+125 

Intelligence: There remain 19 committed and 11 reinforcing Iraqi 

divisions in the KTO. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

1021 15Z Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Support Activities: USCENTAF is still awaiting publication of the AOR 

flight information document by the Defense Mapping Agency. (Msg (s), 

COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 100800Z 

hC 90, GWAPS, CSS #8) 

Civil Engineers: The RED HORSE team at A1 Kharj has erected five of 

seventeen K-Span munitions shelters and is making good progress on the 

others. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield 

Sitrep, 1008002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #8) 

Logistics: Purchase of 7,800 additional pallets is approved. Production is 

scheduled to begin in two weeks with request for supplemental funding 

($22M) on hold pending Congressional approval. HQ USAF seeks 463L 

pallets from allied nations and contributions from Japan to support 

additional purchases. Present return rates and production capability is 

deemed inadequate to meet AOR requirements. (Msg (S), USCINcTRANS to 

AIG 11812, subj: Sitrep, 11040OZ Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #72) 

Air Operations: SAC deploys the 9th RTS Mobile Imagery Processing and 

Exploitation (MIPE) system to Riyadh. Per CENTAF request, RC-135 

operations return to 12/24 hour schedule. (Msg (S), CINCSAC to JCS, subj: 

Sitrep, 1104OOZ Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #84) 

In addition to normal surveillance and air defense operations, an F-16 

drops simulated leaflets from 4,500 ft and 15,000 ft to refine release 

parameters and measure leaflet dispersal patterns. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT 

to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1021 15Z Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

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Other Activities: Exercise SEA SOLDIER Ill conducts a silent, night 

amphibious assault by four Marine Expeditionary Brigade elements, 

followed by a helibome assault. (Msg (S), USClNCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 1021152 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

11 December 1990 

C+126 

Background Events: According to the US State Department, nearly all 

Americans who want to leave Kuwait and Iraq have done so following an 

American evacuation flight with no Americans on board; this confirms that 

approximately 310 U.S. citizens have chosen to remain in Kuwait while as 

many as 200 Americans voluntarily remain in Iraq. (New York Times, 12 

December, p Al; The Washington Post, 12 December 1990, p 1) 

Air Order of Battle: Twelve F-1llFs from the 48th Tactical Fighter 

Wing, RAF Lakenheath, UK, deployed to Taif, SA. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR 

to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 1207032 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #47) 

Support Activities: USCENTAF staff is working to expedite delivery of 

Christmas decorations to USCENTAF field kitchens, despite cargo movement 

priorities that blocked their shipment at Dover AFB, Delaware. (Msg (S), 

COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 1108002 

Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #8) 

Civil Engineers: The RED HORSE team at Dhahran has constructed three 

hot-pit refueling pads at Dhahran and is now laying the asphalt taxiways 

into them. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert 

Shield Sitrep, 1108002 Dec 90, GWAPS, cSS #8) 

Logistics: COMUSCENTAF reports a shortfall of 1,OOO bundles of AM-2 

matting for constructing aircraft parking and taxi surfaces. (Msg (s), 

COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 1108002 

Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #8) 

Air Operations: HQ SAC provides an additional seven KC-10s and 

fourteen crews for use in the pure cargo role. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to 

AIG 11812, subj: Sitrep, 1004002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #72) 

Airlift of a Czechoslovakian chemical decontamination battalion 

begins. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to AlG 11812, subj: Sitrep, 1204002 Dec 

90, GWAPS, CSS #72) 

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HQ USAF approves the SAC request to call-up 14 Air Reserve 

Component (ARC) KC-135E units. (Msg (S), CINCSAC to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 

1204002 h 90, GWAPS, CSS #84) 

The ARC call-up affects 12 of 13 Air Guard units and 2 of 3 AF 

Reserve units. A total of 130 KC-135Es are being called for with 72 slated 

for the AOR and 58 covering continental US requirements. One AF Reserve 

KC-10 ops squadron and its associated maintenance squadron is included. 

(Msg (S), CINCSAC to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1504002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #84) 

Other Activities: SEA SOLDIER 111 continues, with over 2600 4th Marine 

Expeditionary Brigade troops ashore. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, 

subj: Sitrep, 1121152 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

12 December 1990 

C+127 

Intelligence: The Iraqis now have 20 committed and 11 reinforcing 

divisions in the KTO. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

1221152 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Meanwhile, they fly an unusually high 213 sorties, including 139 by 

fighters, 40 transport sorties and 3 for reconnaissance purposes. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1321 152 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Support Activities: The A1 Kharj air traffic control (ATC) radar survey is 

complete. USCENTAF is now awaiting the arrival of a TPN-19 radar from 

Germany. The ATC radar at King Fahd Air Base is in place and 

undergoing final installation. Other USCENTAF communications projects 

include improving E-3 and EC-130 tactical satellite communications, 

establishing a Control and Reporting Center and Air Support Operations 

Center at King Khalid Military City, and expanding secure voice 

communications with allied forces. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to 

USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 1208002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #8) 

USCENTAF also reports that the Defense Mapping Agency now expects 

to publish the AOR~USCENTCOM Flight Document by 24 December. (Msg 

(S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 

1208002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #8) 

Planning: DOD authorizes USCINmRANS to contract with NATO foreign 

flag air carriers to the extent necessary (and possible) to meet Desert Shield 

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airlift requirements - recognizing constraints due to the holiday season. 

(Msg (S), USCINmANS to AIG 11812, subj: Sitrep, 1304002 Dec 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #72) 

Air Operations: U. S. and Saudi AWACS provide continuous coverage of 

Kuwait and southern Iraq. One hundred and twenty-nine aircraft fly in 

support of a close air support exercise, while one hundred and forty-one 

others support four exercise strike packages. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 

904, subj: Sitrep, 1221152 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

13 December 1990 

C+128 

Intelligence: At 188 sorties, Iraqi air activity remains above the 

established daily average of about 143. Today’s air activity suggests 

preparation for deep strike missions. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, 

subj: Sitrep, 1421152 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Also, fire trenches constructed by Iraqi ground forces are noted for the 

first time in the vicinity of the tri-border area. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to 

AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1321152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Logistics: 5,000-pound capacity cargo tie down straps are in extremely 

short supply. (Msg (S), MACCAT to TRANSCOM, subj: Sitrep, 1320132 Dec 

90, GWAPS, CSS 

14 December 1990 

C+129 

Background Events: Testifying before Congress, Retired Gen Charles L. 

Donnelly, former Commander of U.S. Air Forces Europe, estimates that 

U.S. air forces flying 20,000 sorties in the first 10 days of a war with Iraq 

would lose approximately 100 aircraft. He also suggested that the United 

States could keep Israel out of the war by striking ballistic missile sites in 

northern and northwestern Iraq. (Aviation Week and Space Technology, 

14 Dec 90, p 17) 

Intelligence: Iraqi air activity decreases markedly to 98 sorties, probably 

due to the Moslem holy day, aircrew rest, and aircraft maintenance 

requirements. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1521152 

Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

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Ground Order of Battle: Combat and support personnel of the 2nd 

Marine Division and 2nd Marine Air Wing begin to arrive in the theater. 

Meanwhile, the French announce plans to reinforce their 6th Light 

Armored Division (-), already deployed in north-central Saudi Arabia, with 

an armored, a mechanized infantry, a helicopter and an artillery battalion. 

This movement should be complete by 15 January, and will add about 

4,000 troops to the 5,000 already in the division. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT 

to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1421152 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Logistics: HQ USAF approves a Group B Modification for 200 KC-135s 

to be fitted with a single VHF radio, providing a configuration of one VHF 

and two UHF radios per aircraft. A team of 44 personnel from Tinker AFB, 

OK will arrive in Riyadh on 17 Dec and complete 9 tankers per day in 

order to complete installation on all tankers by the end of Dec. (Msg (s), 

CINCSAC to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1504002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #84) 

Other Activities: Thirty-four hundred Marines are now ashore as part of 

SEA SOLDIER 111. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1421152 

kc 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Air Operations: A C-5 repatriation flight with Ambassador Howell and 

seventy others arrives at Andrews AFB. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to AIG 

11 812, subj: Sitrep, 1504002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #72) 

15 December 1990 

C+130 

Intelligence: Iraqi air activity increases to 174 sorties. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1621152 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Air Order of Battle: U.S. aircraft in the theater now include 92 air-to-air, 

337 air-to-ground, and 222 dual-role combat aircraft, backed by 464 

support aircraft. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0121152 

kc 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Ground Order of Battle: Showing the early effects of the new 

deployments ordered by President Bush, USCENTCOM forces in the theater 

now total 27 1.1 27, including 34,163 in CENTAF. Major weapon systems 

available to U. S. ground forces in the theater now include 274 attack 

helicopters, 789 support helicopters, 939 main battle tanks, 542 artillery 

pieces, 63 Multiple-Launch Rocket Systems and 18 Army Tactical Missile 

Systems. Additionally, the British 7th Armored Brigade is reinforcing the 

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1 st Marine Expeditionary Force with 15 helicopters, 140 Challenger tanks, 

139 armored fighting vehicles and 24 artillery pieces. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1521152 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Air Operations: Today’s DESERT TRIANGLE mission, this time involving 

12 aircraft from the USS Kennedy, gets the usual response from the Iraqi air 

defense system - nothing. Coalition air forces uncover minor 

communications connectivity problems in the course of a comprehensive 

air defense exercise over northern Saudi Arabia. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to 

AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1521152 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

After some delay, due to movement priorities, field kitchen Christmas 

decorations depart Dover Am, Delaware. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD 

to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 1608002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS 

w 

16 December 1990 

C+131 

Background Events: CIA Director William Webster expresses his 

conviction that Saddam Hussein will not withdraw from Kuwait until 

convinced that he “is in peril of imminent military attack.” Until then, 

Hussein is expected to stretch out the Persian Gulf crisis, possibly by 

staging a partial pullout or some other move short of the UN demand for 

a full withdrawal by 15 January. Mr. Webster adds, “I don’t believe the 

military assessments contemplate a quick buckle.” The Iraqis are set up in 

“a very tough, defensive land position so that much would depend on the 

effectiveness of an air assault . . . but we know they’re pretty well dug-in 

and shielded.” (The Washington Post, 16 December 1990, p 1) 

Intelligence: With the identification of an heretofore unidentified Iraqi 

armored division in the KTO, USCINCCENT reports that all Iraqi regular army 

and Republican Guard heavy divisions are committed to or reinforcing the 

area. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1621152 Dec 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Civil Engineers: The USCENTAF Engineer and USCENTCOM/J-4 certify A1 

Kharj as ready to receive aircraft. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to 

USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 1708002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #8) 

Support Activities: The initiation of the second phase of USCENTCOM’S 

force buildup prompts the USCENTAF Civil Engineer to hold all construction 

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projects to initial standards, with priority on constructing ammunition 

supply points, airfield improvements, helicopter support facilities, supply 

routes and forward supply points. (Msg (S). USCENTAF to AIG 10322, 

subj: Guidance for Programming Construction Requirements, 1614092 Dec 

90, In Theater Construction Strategy file, IRIS 00887497/K178.9301-116) 

Logktics: COMUSCENTAF requests CEmOM support in obtaining c-5 

support to move outsize equipment in support of the F-15E redeployment 

from Thumrait, Oman, to Al Khaj Air Base, just south of Riyadh. (Msg 

(S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield sitrep, 

1608002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #8) 

Planning: U.S. OPLAN Desert Storm is published. The theater strategy 

outlined in the plan includes: defensive operations, a four-phase offensive 

campaign, ensuring the post-war security of Kuwait, enhancing regional 

security, and redeployment operations. The missions stated in the plan are 

to neutralize the Iraqi national command authorities, eject Iraqi armed 

forces from Kuwait; destroy the Republican Guard; as early as possible 

destroy Iraq’s nuclear, biological, chemical and missile capabilities; and 

assist in the restoration of the legitimate government of Kuwait. The four 

phases of the offensive plan consist of a strategic air campaign, gaining air 

supremacy in the KTO, battlefield preparation, and a ground offensive 

campaign. (HQ USCENTCOM (TS/NF/Limdis), U.S. OPLAN Desert Storm, 16 

Dec 1990) 

17 December 1990 

C+132 

Intelligence: Returning to near-average levels, the Iraqi’s fly 154 sorties, 

including two low-altitude intercept sorties in the Baghdad-Basra airtransport corridor. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1821 152 

Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Meanwhile, Iraqi ground forces in the KTO increase to 21 committed 

and 11 reinforcing divisions, and continued reserve call-ups bring the Iraqi 

armed forces to about 1.5 million personnel. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 

904, subj: Sitrep, 1721152 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Air Order of Battle: After several weeks of preparatory construction by 

USCENTAF engineers, 26 F-15Es move from Thumrait Air Base, in 

southern Oman, to Al Kharj Air Base, in central Saudi Arabia, moving 

them over 500 nautical miles closer to their potential targets in the KM. 

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The movement is supported by a C-5 sortie moving outsized equipment. 

(Msg (s), COMUSCENTAF FwD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 

1808002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #8) 

Civil Engineers: A series of training classes on the folded fiberglass mat, 

rapid runway repair system ends, after 151 PRIME BEEF and I allied 

personnel are trained in the system. (Msg (s), COMUSCENTAF FWD to 

USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 1708002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #8) 

Logistics: COMUSCENTAF’S highest security police movement priority is 

for A1 Kharj, which currently has “more aircraft than SP‘s [sic], great 

expanses of perimeter to secure, and hundreds of third country national 

contractors on base.” (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: 

Desert Shield Sitrep, 1708002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #8) 

Planning: The USCENTAF Tactical Air Control Center is reorganized. The 

reorganization concentrates all planning functions in a new Campaign Plans 

Directorate. Under Campaign Plans, the Guidance, Apportionment, and 

Targeting Division (GAT) contains both the Iraqi and Kuwait Theater of 

Operations planning groups, which are both placed under the direction of 

Black Hole-experienced officers, Lieutenant Colonels Dave Deptula and 

Sam Baptiste respectively. (USCENTAF Combat Plans Handout (S), January 

1991, GWAPS, NA-20) 

Air Operations: CENTAF begins changing aircraft call signs to improve 

operations security. The Coalition begins Operation Border Look, flying 

large numbers of AWACS and fighter combat air patrols near the border to 

condition the Iraqis to the presence of large numbers of aircraft. A twoday dissimilar aerial combat tactics training program begins, to provide 

training for fighter pilots and airborne warning and control system crews. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1721 15Z Dec 90, GWAPS, 

css #3 1 ) 

18 December 1990 

C+133 

Intelligence: Iraqi air activity increases to the highest fighter and the third 

highest total sortie level observed in December, 156 and 208 respectively, 

mostly consisting of routine training and transport operations. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AlG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1921152 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

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Iraqi ground forces in the KTO now total 22 committed and 11 

reinforcing divisions. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

1821 15Z Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Civil Engineers: The USCENTAF Civil Engineer advises subordinate units 

that they may contract for essential construction, when it is “not practical, 

possible or realistic” for construction contracting and/or they have mutual 

agreement with their Saudi counterparts that the Saudi Government will 

reimburse the US for that construction. (Implementation Plan, 

USCENTAFIDE, Host/Third Nation Contributions file, IRIS 008875061 

K178.9301.125) 

Civil engineering projects are approved and prioritized at the theater 

level at the twice-weekly meetings of the Combined Civil-Military 

Engineering Board. At the USCENTAF level, the RCCM (Regional 

Contingency Construction Management) team validates and recommends 

priorities for projects, in accordance with USCINCCENT guidance. 

(USCENTAFIDE, Procedures for Construction in the Kingdom of Saudi 

Arabia, in Construction Policy file, IRIS 00887497/K178.9301-116) 

Logistics: To support the continued buildup in forces, COMUSCENTAF 

requests 200 tons per day of additional strategic airlift, between C+139 and 

C+148, to support the movement of 4 units into the AOR. He also adds 

fuels support equipment and vehicles to his logistics top priorities list for 

the same purpose. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: 

Desert Shield Sitrep, 1808002 Dec 90, GWAPS, css #8) 

Pallet covers are out of stock in the supply system. (Msg (S), MACCAT 

to TRANSCOM, subj: Sitrep, 1821042 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #106) 

Planning: SAC executes the call-up of selected Air Reserve Component 

tanker units effective 20 Dec. (Msg (S), CINCSAC to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 

1904002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #84) 

Other Activities: ClNCSAC notes that the SAC band deployment to 

Operation Desert Shield is paying dividends. They have already played for 

thousands of troops and been well received. After a two and one half hour 

concert at one of the tent cities, the troops were cheering for more. (Msg 

(S), CINCSAC to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1904002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #84) 

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19 December 1990 

C+133 

Background Events: The Secretary of Defense and Chairman of the Joint 

Chiefs of Staff arrive in Riyadh for briefings. The deputy commander of 

US forces, Army Lt Gen Calvin A. H. Waller, tells the press his troops 

would not be ready for “combat activities” on 15 January and that he 

couldn’t “imagine” President Bush ordering an offensive that soon. 

Addressing Waller’s comments, the White House Press Secretary suggests 

that “what he really said is they might not be as ready as they would like 

to be . . . for all the contingencies. We are assured they will be ready to 

do whatever they are called upon to do.” (The Washington Post, 20 

December 1990, p 1) 

Intelligence: The Iraqi’s fly 191 sorties. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 

904, subj: Sitrep, 2021152 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Support Activities: USCENTAF mortuary affairs personnel meet with the 

Judge Advocate (USCENTAF/JA) tocoordinate the disposition of the 

personal effects (sic) and AOR summary court martial actions of deceased 

personnel. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert 

Shield Sitrep, 2008002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #8) 

Air Operations: A SANDY BEACH exercise takes place in Qatar involving 

sixteen inbound U.S. fighters, six allied fighters, and Qatar’s air defense. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1921 152, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

20 December 1990 

C+135 

Background Events: Turkey requests its NATO partners send a 

multinational force of air units to bolster Turkish defenses against possible 

border clashes with Iraq. (The Washington Post, 20 December 1990, p 26) 

Intelligence: Iraqi air activity reaches its second highest level for 

December and the highest fighter activity level since September, at 21 0 and 

170 sorties respectively. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

2121152 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Air Order of Battle: Twenty-four F-15Cs deploy to A1 Kharj. (Msg (s), 

COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 2108002 

Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #8) 

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Security: COMUSCENTAF requests priority deployment of additional 

security to A1 Khaj, which should occur, he believes, before additional 

aircraft arrive at the base. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, 

subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 2008002 Dec 90, GwAPS, CSS #8) 

Logistics: As the force buildup continues, COMUSCENTAF reports that the 

“next 30 days is [the] most important period of sustainment for USCENTAF.” 

In addition to specific requests for war readiness spares kits and field 

kitchens, he sets his logistics top priorities as resupply and war readiness 

spares kits, POL equipment, vehicles, munitions, spare aircraft engines, and 

communications equipment. (Msg (s), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, 

subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 2008002 Dec 90, GwAPS, CSs #8) 

HQ USAFE deploys a logistics planner to Incirlik AB to lay the initial 

groundwork for the reception of US (Proven Force) forces. (HQ USAF~O, 

History of Joint Task Force - Proven Force (S/NF), 13 Dec 1991, GWAPS, 

NA-141) 

Air Operations: Typhoon Russ passes Andersen AFB, Guam. Total 

Desert Shield B-52 sorties to date are 418 for 4,020 flying hours. Total SAC 

tanker sorties to date are 13,129 for 57,555 hours and offloaded 338 

million pounds of fuel to 25,028 receivers. SAC reconnaissance aircraft 

have flown 509 operational sorties for 5347 hours to date. Per CENTCOM 

request, RC-135s resume 24 hour coverage of the AOR. (Msg (S), CINCSAC 

to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2104002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #84) 

21 December 1990 

C+136 

Background Events: Pentagon officials, traveling with Secretary Cheney, 

dispute Gen Waller’s comments that U.S. forces would not be ready for 

combat on 15 January. They issue a statement acknowledging that “some 

parts of the force become ready before others,’, but emphasize that Air 

Force and Navy warplanes would be prepared for combat before ground 

troops finish taking positions. Along with this emphasis, a senior official 

cited public speculation that a U.S. attack would start with an air campaign. 

(The Washington Post, 21 December 1990, p 32) 

Intelligence: Iraqi air activity falls to 174 sorties. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT 

to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2221152 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

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Meanwhile, Iraqi ground forces in the KM increase again, to 23 

committed and 11 reinforcing divisions. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, 

subj: Sitrep, 2121152 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Air Order of Battle: Tbenty-four F-ISCs from the 36th Tactical Fighter 

Wing, Bitburg, GE, and eighteen A-10s from the 10th Tactical Fighter 

Wing, RAF Alconbury, UK, arrive at A1 Kharj and King Fahd ABs, 

respectively. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 2107032 Dec 

1990, GWAPS, CSS #47) 

Planning: USCINCEUR Crisis Action Team telefaxes an advance copy of 

the preliminary JTF Proven Force OPORD to I-iQ USAFE. (HQ USAFE/HO, 

History of Joint Task Force - Proven Force (SMF), 13 Dec 1991, GWAPS, 

NA-141) 

22 December 1990 

C+137 

Intelligence: Iraqi air activity totals 138 sorties. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to 

AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2321152 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Ground Order of Battle: As U.S. personnel strength in the theater 

reaches 303,572, the first time over 300,000, the 2nd Armored Cavalry 

Regiment closes, the first major ground combat unit of the Phase I1 

deployment to do so. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

2221 15z kc 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Logistics: In two days USAF civil engineers erect tent billeting for 2,000 

people, and most of the maintenance shelters, hangers, fuel storage tanks, 

runway aircraft arrester systems, and the munitions storage facilities 

required to convert the Royal Saudi Air Force Airfield at A1 Karj from a 

bare-base into a facility capable of handling 114 aircraft and 4,800 people. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2221152 Dec 90, GWAPS, 

css #31) 

Planning: MAC is tasked to provide a C-141 to transport uss Sarutogu 

casualties from Tel Aviv to Dover. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to AIG 11812, 

subj: Sitrep, 2304002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #72) 

Air Operations: A successful test link is effected between the coalition 

air defense system in Saudi Arabia and the NATO Airborne Warning and 

Control System in Turkey. The coalition also conducts an air defense 

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exercise and continues with daily close air support training. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: sitrep, 2221152 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

23 December 1990 

C+138 

Intelligence: Iraqi ground forces in the KTO total 23 committed and 11 

reinforcing divisions. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

2321 15Z Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #3 1) 

Logistics: COMUSCENTAF requests expedited shipments of C- 130 propellers 

to make up for unexpectedly high usage and incomplete spares stocks. 

Also, a propeller repair shop will be established at Sharjah, United Arab 

Emirates. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert 

Shield Sitrep, 2308002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #8) 

Air Operations: For the first time, USAF F-15s and Kuwaiti F-1s conduct 

combined air-to-air training. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 2321152 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

USCINCEUR issues OPORD [DELETED] establishing Combined Joint 

Task Force - Proven Force, to support multinational force operations (" . . . to deter conflict and provide combat capability in event of hostilities.") in 

the USCINCCENT Area of Responsibility from Turkey. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR 

2312432 Dec 90, GWAPS, NA-185) 

to CINCUSAREUR, subj: USCINCEUR OPORDER for CJTF Proven Force, 

24 December 1990 

C+139 

Intelligence: A drop in Iraqi air activity, due mainly to poor weather, 

confirms assessments that Iraqi pilots are not adequately trained in 

all-weather operations. There are now 24 committed and 10 reinforcing 

Iraqi divisions in the KTO. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

2521 122 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Logistics: In light of the arrival, or pending arrival, of 3 additional field 

kitchens, COMUSCENTAF releases a training kitchen previously requested for 

deployment to the AOR. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, 

subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 2408002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #S) 

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COMUSCENTAF also points out that vehicles being moved into the 

theater by air should be delivered directly to their destinations “to avoid 

double handling and unnecessary line haul operations.” (Msg (S), 

COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 2408002 

Dee 90, GWAPS, CSS #8) 

Air Operations: In addition to normal reconnaissance, close air support 

and local-orientation training, 15 USS Kennedy aircraft flew a simulated 

strike into northwestern Saudi Arabia, against defending Kuwaiti and Saudi 

Air Force aircraft. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2421 15Z 

hC 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

25 December 1990 

C+140 

Background Events: The Washington Post reports that U.S. military 

commanders in the Middle East cautioned Secretary of Defense Cheney 

and Chairman Powell against going to war with Iraq before the American 

force is fully prepared in early to mid-February. (The Washington Post, 26 

December 1990, p 1) 

Intelligence: Iraqi air activity totals 176 sorties, with fighters accounting 

for 124. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, “Sitrep (U)”, 2621 15Z Dec 90) 

Thirty Iraqi fighters, from six bases, also conduct simultaneous, 

countrywide nighttime ground controlled intercept training. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2721 1% Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #3t) 

Air Order of Battle: There are now sixteen Patriot SAM batteries in 

country with the 11 th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, six providing Anti 

Tactical Ballistic Missile defense for major U.S. installations in eastern 

Saudi Arabia. four more batteries are expected in country by 15 January 

1991. (Msg (s), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2521152 Dec 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #31) 

26 December 1990 

C+141 

Background Events: Israel indicates that it will not launch a preemptive 

strike against Iraq, though Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Arens warns “if 

we are hit we shall strike back. But there is no need for panic.” (The 

Washington Post, 27 December 1990, p 1) 

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Intelligence: Iraqi air activity totals 156 sorties, including a reconnaissance 

flight by a modified Boeing 727. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 2721 I52 Dec 90, GWAPS, css #31) 

Air Order of Battle: Arrival of 11 more F4Gs at Shaikh Isa Airport, 

Bahrain, brings the total there to 47. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to 

USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 2708002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #8) 

support Activities: USCENTAF mortuary affairs requests USCENTAF REAR 

help in obtaining an additional 5,000 body pouches and 500 human 

remains transfer cases. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: 

Desert Shield Sitrep, 2608002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #8) 

Civil Engineers: RED HORSE personnel return from Al Jubayl, Saudi 

Arabia, after training US Navy Seabeas on using K-Span construction 

equipment for erecting metal buildings. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to 

USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 2708002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #8) 

Planning: USCINCCENT asserts that the “prevention of fratricide” is of 

great concern to himself and is the priority of Lt Gen Homer, his air 

defense commander. To combat the problem, all multinational forces are 

integrated into the overall command and control structure. U.S. and Saudi 

air defense forces have established a Combined Control and Reporting 

Center (CCRC) for the Northeastern Sector of Saudi Arabia. In addition, 

Syrian, Egyptian, and French liaison officers maintain 24-hour contact with 

their air defense forces through U.S. supplied communications equipment 

located in the CCRC. Early warning and weapons status information, as 

well as notice of friendly aircraft overflight, are passed to their respective 

headquarters. Another communications channel links the CCRC, through the 

U.S. air support operations center, to the tactical air control parties located 

with each nation’s forces. Centralized identification and engagement 

control, visual recognition training during simulated CAS missions, air 

defense exercises, and coordinated strike and minimum risk route 

procedures are all being used to prevent fratricide. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT 

to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2621 15Z Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

USTRANSCOM receives a JCS deployment order for Navy C-9s. (Msg (S), 

USCINCTRANS to AIG 11812, subj: Sitrep, 2704002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS 

#72) 

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Planning for the beddown of twelve Navy C-9s to support Phase I1 

passenger deployment begins. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to AIG 11812, subj: 

Sitrep, 2804002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #72) 

27 December 1990 

C+142 

Leaders: Major General James L. Jamerson, HQ USA= Deputy Chief of 

Staff for Operations is appointed JTF Proven Force Commander. (HQ 

USAFF/HO, History of Joint Task Force - Proven Force (SRVF), 13 Dec 

1991, GWAPS, NA-141) 

Intelligence: Iraqi air activity totals 191 sorties, with fighter aircraft 

accounting for 151. USClNCCENT believes that Iraq has reached a goal of 

flying 25 percent of its air sorties at night. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 

904, subj: Sitrep, 2821152 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Support Activities: nKo 9-1 field kitchens are now operational at A1 

Kharj. (Msg (s), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield 

Sitrep, 2708002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #8) 

COMUSCENTAF reports that 1,800 radios funded by the government of 

Japan, along with base stations and repeaters funded by the US Air Force, 

will fill seventy percent of a long-standing communications requirement at 

the deployed wings. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: 

Desert Shield Sitrep, 2708002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #8) 

Security: COMUSCENTAF requests expeditious shipment of 1.3 million 

sandbags to the AOR for air base defense. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to 

uSCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 2708002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #8) 

28 December 1990 

C+143 

Background Events: The New York 7imes reports that Iraq is 

strengthening its forces along its border with Turkey. (New York Emes, 

29 December, p 1) 

Intelligence: The Iraqi’s test launch a single short-range ballistic missile 

(probably an Al-Abbas Scud) about 735-750 kilometers, between points in 

southeastern and western Iraq. USCINCCENT reports that the Iraqi’s protect 

their Scuds by dispersing their mobile erector launchers (MELS), moving the 

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MELs mainly at night for launches near sunset or sunrise, and concealing 

the MELS and Scuds in buildings or in camouflaged, earth-covered trenches. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2821 152 Dec 90, GWAPS, 

css #31) 

115 sorties of Iraqi air activity, include a Mirage F-1 flying within 22 

nautical miles of an F/A-18 flying combat air patrol. There is no reaction 

by either aircraft. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2921 152 

kc 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Air Order of Battle: Twenty more F-15Es arrive at Al Kharj, Saudi 

Arabia, from the CONUS. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, 

subj: Desert Shield Sitrep 2908002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #8) 

Medical: COMUSCENTAF reports that equipment shortages limit the newlydeployed 4th TAC Hospital at King Khalid International Airport to twentyfive operational beds. He urges special efforts to find “opportune airlift” 

to get medical supplies, particularly decontamination kits, to the theater. 

(Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep, 

2808002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #8) 

29 December 1990 

C+144 

Intelligence: Iraqi air activity reaches its highest level since the invasion 

of Kuwait. Sorties total 231, with fighter aircraft accounting for 175. A 

contributing factor to the higher count is the coverage added to the ongoing 

AWACS routes by E-2C Hawkeyes working in the northern Gulf. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 3021152 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Air Operations: In addition to normal close air support training, air 

defense operations and local orientation flights, thirty-six CENTAF F-1 1 1 s 

conduct a mass launch in preparation for large force generation operations. 

Two New Zealand Air Force C-130s join the ongoing theater airlift effort. 

(Msg (s), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2921152 Dec 90, GWAPS, 

css #31) 

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30 December 1990 

C+145 

Intelligence: Iraqi air activity totals 219 sorties, including a second day 

of flights over the northern Persian Gulf and Kuwait in possible coastal 

defense and fighter sweep operations. (Msg (s), UsCINCCENT to AIG 904, 

subj: Sitrep, 3121152 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Air Order of Battle: Nine KC-135s arrive at AOR bases, while twentytwo F-16s deploy to A1 Kharj, Saudi Arabia (two aborted for maintenance 

to follow later). (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF ’FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: 

Desert Shield Sitrep, 3108002 Dec 90, GWAPS, css #8) 

31 December 1990 

C+146 

Background Events: Iraq orders 17-year-olds to report for military duty, 

the youngest age-group ever drafted in modern Iraq. (The Philadelphia 

Inquirer, 1 January 1991, p 1) 

Intelligence: Iraqi air activity totals 107 sorties. For the second day in a 

row, there is no Baeing 727 intelligence collection flight over southern 

Iraq. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0121152 Dec 90, 

GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Ground Order of Battle: The Syrian 9th Armored Division closes in 

theater - fielding: T-62 main battle tanks, artillery pieces, anti-tank weapons 

and air defense weapons. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

3121152 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Medical: The 4th TAC Hospital now has all 50 of its beds “operational.” 

(Msg (s), COMUSCENTAF FWD to USCINCCENT, subj: Desert Shield Sitrep 

3108002 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #8) 

Logistics: CENTAF requests help in acquiring F-111 ARS antennas since 

five 48 TFW (deployed) aircraft are NMC-S (not mission capable - supply) 

for failed antennas. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 

0408002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Air Operations: Two U.S.-Saudi strike packages fly against French 

Mirage 2000s acting as opposition air defense. In addition, twelve Italian 

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Tornados practice air refueling from a KC-135. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to 

AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 3121152 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

1 January 1991 

C+147 

Intelligence: Severe weather restricts Iraqi air activity to 36 total sorties. 

Iraq now has 24 committed and 10 reinforcing divisions in the KTO. (Msg 

(s), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitreps, 0121152 & 0221152 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Air Order of Battle: U.S. aircraft in the theater now include 116 air-toair, 385 air-to-ground, and 318 dual-role combat aircraft, backed by 549 

support aircraft. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0121152 

Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Following a delay at Moron AB, Spain, twenty-four F-16s from the 

50th Tactical Fighter Wing, Hahn AB, Germany, deploy to Al Dhafra. 

(Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 0207032 Jan 1990, GWAPS, 

css #46) 

Ground Order of Battle: USCENTCOM forces in the theater now total 

334,921, including 39,028 in CENTAF. Major weapon systems available 

to U. S. ground forces in the theater now include 344 attack helicopters, 

1016 support helicopters, 1046 main battle tanks, and 650 artillery pieces, 

90 Multiple-Launch Rocket Systems and 18 Army Tactical Missile 

Systems. Additionally, the British 7th Armored Brigade is reinforcing the 

1st Marine Expeditionary Force with 15 helicopters, 117 Challenger tanks, 

111 armored fighting vehicles and 24 artillery pieces. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1521152 Dec 90, GWAPS, CSS #31) 

Logistics: COMUSCENTAF top logistics priorities are: resupplyhhrRSK, POL 

issues, vehicles, munitions, spare aircraft engines and props, and 

communications equipment. Logistics assessment is satisfactory. Overall 

aircraft mission capable rate is 92.8 percent. MICAP parts backlog is 305. 

Days sustainability of rations is 78 for B-rations and 75 for MREs based on 

37,500 personnel to support. CENTAF personnel strength in AOR totals 

39,028. CENTAF communications priority projects are: airborne radio relay 

capability for UHFNHF; E-3EC-130 TACSAT engineering assistance; groundair transmitheceive relay sites for AWACS/ABCCC; Land mobile radios 

(LMR) for wing support; CRC and ASOC beddown at KKMC; Giant Voice 

alerting systems; allied secure voice program; mini-multiplex equipment; 

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electronic warfare reprogramming; CAMSISBSS; USCENTCOM flight 

document; and comm center phase I1 equipment. (Msg (S) COMUSCENTAF 

to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 0208002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Planning: Air campaign priorities for countering an Iraqi invasion of Saudi 

Arabia remain: counterair, close air support, and interdiction. (Msg (s) 

COMUSCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 0208002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Air Operations: A total of 31 1,644 passengers and 307,742 tons of cargo 

have been moved in support of Desert Shield to date. (Msg (S), MACCAT 

to TRANSCOM, subj: Sitrep, 01 21002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #105) 

Aeromedical evacuations to date (read patient numbers as 

litter/ambulatory): Cumulative theater - 409/1276; cumulative strategic to 

Europe - 976/1644; strategic aeromedical evacuation of Desert Shield 

patients from Europe to Conus - 490/1522. (Msg (S), MACCAT to 

TRANSCOM, subj: Sitrep, 012100Z Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #105) 

Total missions offloaded in AOR: C-5 1987, C-141 4192, KC-10 287, 

Commercial 1451, total 7917. Total missions completed to date: C-5 2373, 

C-141 4824, KC-10 333, Commercial 1663, total 9193. (Msg (S), MACCAT 

to TRANSCOM, subj: Sitrep, 012100Z Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #lOS) 

Training, reconnaissance, electronic combat, command and control, air 

refueling, and airlift sorties flown total 451 sorties. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF 

to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 0208002 Jan 1991, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

2 January 1991 

C+148 

Background Events: NATO approves the Turkish request for the protective 

deployment of the 42 fighter aircraft and 47Ot personnel of the Allied 

Commander Europe Mobile Force’s rapid reaction force. (The Washington 

Post, 3 January 1991, p 17) 

Leaders: CJTF Proven Force briefs CENTAF JWD staff on JTF Proven Force 

concept of operations and coordinated air tasking order procedures for 

offensive operations conducted by USAFE aircraft from Turkish bases. (HQ 

USAFEYHO, History of Joint Tusk Force - Proven Force (SINF), 13 Dec 

1991, GWAPS, NA-141) 

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Intelligence: Continued poor weather holds Iraqi air activity to 37 sorties. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0321 15Z Jan 91, GWAPS, 

css #30) 

Air Order of Battle: Eighteen F-16s arrive at Al Kharj. (Msg (s) 

COMUSCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 0308002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Logistics: LANTRIN FLlR windows continue to deteriorate rapidly. In 

addition to 21 degraded windows previously reported (F-l5E), five F-16 

windows deteriorated to the point that video reception is degraded and 

expected to be totally unserviceable in a few more sorties. Other FLlR 

windows are also showing signs of deterioration. Desert Express flights 

have not been used for "9AU" (priority parts) shipments to Cairo West and 

Shaikh Isa so shipments have been held in the US awaiting scheduled 

flights to these sites - CENTAF notes that they are eligible for Desert 

Express flights. T-1 commercial satellite comm links is added to the comm 

priority projects list. Expected closure of all medical assets is expected by 

C+161. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 0308002 Jan 

91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Air Operations: Six Navy C-9s flew their first common-user airlift 

missions today in support of USCENTCOM unit movement. (Msg (S), 

USCINCTRANS to AIG 11812, subj: Sitrep, 030400Z Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #71) 

Total sorties flown by CENTAF today is 567. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF 

to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 0308002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

3 January 1991 

C+149 

Intelligence: Iraqi air activity increases to a still-below-average 93 sorties. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0421152 Jan 91, GWAPS, 

css #30) 

On the ground, USCINCCENT estimates that Iraq has 532,900 personnel, 

4,000 tanks, 2,700 armored personnel carriers and infantry fighting 

vehicles, and 3,020 artillery pieces arrayed against the 580,000 

multinational troops in the KTO. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 0321 15Z Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Support Activities: The 4th Tactical Fighter Wing (Provisional) reports 

that maintenance problems with the emergency power units of newly142 
arrived F-16s stemmed from their arrivals during ongoing sand storms. 

(Historical Report, 4 TFW (P), Executive Summary, 1-5 Jan 1991, IRIS 

00881 104K-WG-4-HI) 

Logistics: Newly arrived F-15Es deployed with modules not compatible 

with chaff and flares currently on station. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF to AIG 

9671, subj: Sitrep, 0408002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Air Operations: Total sorties flown by CENTAF today is 689, with the 

increase being in air-to-air and air-to-ground training. An exercise was 

conducted to test ability to rapidly increase from one to four the number 

of airborne AWACS. The exercise consisted of scrambling air defense alert 

aircraft to provide CAP of high value assets, generating of one and two hour 

air defense alert aircraft to 5-minute status, and scrambling tankers to 

support additional AWACS and CAPS. An air defense exercise was 

conducted in conjunction with the scrambling of additional air defense 

assets, simulating attacks against KKMC and Riyadh, and exercising SAM 

weapon systems. The exercise included Saudi and RAF assets. (Msg (s) 

COMUSCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 0408002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

4 January 1991 

C+150 

Intelligence: Most of Iraqi’s 48 sorties today are transport missions into 

the KTO. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0421152 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Support Activities: COMUSCENTAF directs the USCENTAF Staff Weather 

Officer to begin providing an updated long-range planning forecast every 

two days. The SWO provided this data both to COMUSCENTAF and the 

Director of the Guidance, Apportionment, and Tasking Section of the 

Tactical Air Control Center, Brigadier General Buster C. Glosson. (Air 

Weather Service, “Air Weather Service Contribution to Winning the 

War-The Value of Weather Support: Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield 

Report 1,” 23 May 1991, p 10, GWAPS, NA-76) 

Logistics: CENTAF requests expeditious release of mission essential items 

originating from Defense Logistics Agency depots. Total CENTAF 

personnel in AOR is 40,708. Lack of air traffic controllers is hampering 

flight operations at King Fahd. CENTAFBGAO is preparing a contingency 

support plan to provide details on actions to be taken by TAC medical 

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forces at D-day. (Msg (S) COMUSCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 

0508002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Air Operations: Daily coalition air defense, strike and close air support 

(CAS) training programs continue, including 144 CAS sorties in northeast 

Saudi Arabia. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0421 15Z Jan 

91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Total sorties flown by CENTAF today is 762. An AC-130 and three C130s are deployed to Mombasa, Kenya to support Operation Eastern Exit, 

non-combatant evacuation operations from Magadishu, Somalia. Aircraft 

will redeploy to unit beddowns upon completion. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF 

to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 0508002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

5 January 1991 

c+151 

Intelligence: Iraqi air activity remains below average levels at 60 sorties, 

and transport missions account for more than fifty percent of this activity. 

Analysts note that the lack of normal air activity during the previous four 

days has increased the number of sorties Iraq could fly in support of 

offensive or defensive operations. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 0621152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Air Order of Battle: Sixteen A-10s and six OA-10s arrive at King Fahd. 

(Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 0608002 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Logistics: Analysis is needed to determine why ARS antennas are failing 

at such an accelerated rate. Completed first training class of AOR mortuary 

augmentees to support expanded operations, if necessary. (Msg (S), 

COMUSCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 060800Z Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Air Operations: The coalition conducts an extensive air defense exercise, 

complete with “fakers,” AWACS, airborne combat air patrol aircraft, ground 

alert combat air patrol aircraft, and air defense command and control 

agencies. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0521 152 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Total sorties flown by CENTAF today is 771. A second AC-130 is sent 

to support Operation Eastern Exit. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF to AIG 9671, 

subj: Sitrep, 0608002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

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6 January 1991 

c+152 

Intelligence: Iraqi air activity totals 88 sorties, including 64 by fighter 

aircraft. USCINCCENT believes haqi air activity will increase in an attempt 

to reach operational proficiency prior to 15 January. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT 

to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0721152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Logistics: Harvest Falcon equipment is added to COMUSCENTAF’s list of 

top logistics priorities. Mission critical parts total 333 and expeditious 

shipment of three F-15 rudders and a F-16A bleed air valve is requested. 

(Msg (s), COMUSCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 0708002 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Air Operations: Combined U.S. and allied training included dissimilar 

aerial combat tactics, low-level navigation, surface attack, and air refueling 

operations. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0621152 Jan 

91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Total sorties flown by CENTAF today is 55 1, (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF 

to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 0708002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

7 January 1991 

C+153 

Background Events: U.S. military leaders reportedly decide against using 

nuclear or chemical arms to destroy Iraqi military installations or retaliate 

against Iraqi poison gas or germ warfare attacks. This decision is believed 

to reflect high confidence in U.S. conventional firepower, as well as a 

desire not to compound the already unpredictable political consequences of 

a potential military conflict. (The Washington Post, 7 January 1991, p 1) 

Intelligence: Iraqi ground forces in the KTO now stand at 24 committed 

and 11 reinforcing divisions, armed with 4,000 main battle tanks, 2,500 

annored-fighting vehicles, and 3,000 artillery pieces. The Iraqi Air Force 

is estimated at 700 aircraft plus helicopters; however, pilot proficiency is 

considered low. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0721152 

Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Poor weather holds Iraqi air activity to 59 sorties, including only 17 by 

fighters. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0821152 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #30) 

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Ground Order of Battle: The final ships carrying the French 6th 

Armored Division (7,100 personnel) and the Egyptian 4th Armored 

Division (13,700 personnel) close at Yanbu, on the Red Sea. Due to time 

involved in assembly and road-march to Northern Area positions, these 

units are not expected to be ready for combat until 15 and 11 January, 

respectively. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0521 15Z Jan 

91, GWAPS, CSS #30; Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

0721 15Z Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Air Operations: Exercise FISH BARREL begins with 266 simulated close 

air support and air interdiction sorties by coalition aircraft. For the first 

time, six B-52s complete a strike training mission in northeast Saudi 

Arabia. A CENTAF/USMChlian Air Force package conducts simulated 

strikes against Al Dhafra airfield and an industrial complex in the United 

Arab Emirates. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0721 15Z 

Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Daily flights (one C-141 and one C-5) begin using Eastern European 

flight routing. Plans are in the making for possible use of Eastern 

European routing for Navy C-9s. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to AIG 11 81 2, 

subj: Sitrep, 0504002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #71) 

JTF Proven Force is activated at Ramstein AB, Germany effective 

08002. Concurrently, the Turkish General Staff approves the deployment 

of a small ADVON to Incirlik AB. (HQ USAFEYHO, History ofJoint Tusk 

Force - Proven Force (S/NF), 13 Dec 1991, GWAPS, NA-141) 

8 January 1991 

C+154 

Background Events: According to Congressman Les Aspin 

(D-Wisconsin), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, military 

action against Iraq will come in phases, beginning with an air attack. A 

ground attack would come as the last phase after it had been determined 

that Iraqi forces had been sufficiently weakened. He foresees a good 

likelihood of a quick allied victory. (New York Times, 9 January, p Al) 

Intelligence: Iraqi air activity increases to 130 sorties, with fighters 

accounting for 89. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

092,115Z Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

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Air Order of Battle: Twenty-four F-16s arrive at AI Minhad and two EC130s (ABCCC) arrive at Riyadh. An F-16 on a night interdiction training 

mission impacted the ground destroying the aircraft and killing the pilot. 

(Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 0908002 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Logistics: Currently, there is insufficient airlift to accommodate 53 short 

tons for J-Stars support. CENTAF requires movement of an F-15 drop tank 

build-up team from Holloman AFB, New Mexico, to Al Kharj and priority 

transport of 5 engine spares to Tabuk. All MAJCOMs, depots, and home 

units are ordered to replenish WRSK, HPMSK, and MSK to full authorization. 

Expeditious airlift is requested for GBU-27, all countermeasure munitions, 

and 208 AGM-65/Gs (Mavericks). Request is made for a explosivequalified military working dog team for A1 Kharj. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF 

to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 0908002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Air Operations: Exercise FISH BARREL continues with 575 coalition air 

sorties, including 285 for close air support training. (Msg (S), USClNCCEm 

to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0821152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

The twenty KC-10s currently being used for common use lift begin to 

be incrementally returned to SAC. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to AIG 11812, 

subj: Sitrep, 0804002 Jan 91, GWAPS, Css #71) 

9 January 1991 

c+155 

Background Events: Talks between United States Secretary of State 

Baker and Iraqi Foreign Minister Aziz in Geneva fail to reach agreement 

on a peaceful resolution to the Persian Gulf crisis. (The Washington Post, 

10 January, p Al; (New York Times, 10 January, p Al) 

Intelligence: At 81 sorties, Iraqi air activity remains lower than normal for 

the seventh consecutive day. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AlG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 1021152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Air Order of Battle: An E-3 AWACS and RC-135 arrive at Riyadh. (Msg 

(S), COMUSCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 100800Z Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Ground Order of Battle: The British 1 st Armored Division closes in the 

theater. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1021 152 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #30) 

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Civil Engineers: USCENTCOM cautions that the reliability and 

responsiveness of host nation contractors will become “increasingly 

questionable” as a means to meet construction needs in the forward areas, 

especially if hostilities commence. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT/CUR to Service 

Components, subj: Troop and Contract Construction in Support of 

Operation Desert Shield in Reference to Problems with Contract 

Construction in Theater 191 8002 Jan 91, IRIS ~8875~/K178.9301-119) 

Logistics: COMUSCENTAF states concern for the lack of countermeasure 

chaff and flares, and the need for all assets required to complete CENTAF’S 

30 day requirement to be shipped by expeditious airlift. A limited supply 

of E15C wheels exists in the AOR requiring a 6 month extension to the 24 

month overhaul criteria. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: 

Sitrep, 1008002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Shortages of 5000-pound capacity cargo tiedown straps continue to be 

a problem. While contractors have delivered 20,000 and are supposed to 

deliver 40,000 more by the end of January, if straps are not returned from 

the theater the problem will reoccur. (Msg (S), MACCAT to TRANSCOM, subj: 

Sitrep, 0920312 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #105) 

Assessments begin to examine the possibility of establishing an express 

retrograde system for reparables. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to AIG 11 81 2, 

subj: Sitrep, 0904002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #71) 

Planning: USCINCCENT now estimates that Iraq is more likely to stand and 

fight in Kuwait than withdraw. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 0921 152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Air Operations: Coalition aircraft flew another 575 sorties in support of 

exercise FISH BARREL, including 211 for CAS training. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0921 15Z Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Other Activities: The 82 Airborne Division’s Ready Brigade begins to 

move to Thumama Airfield, 30 nautical miles north of Riyadh, by theater 

airlift and surface transportation, to provide rear-area security for coalition 

forces. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0921 152 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #30) 

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10 January 1991 

C+156 

Intelligence: Iraqi air activity increases to 130 sorties, with 89 flown by 

fighter aircraft. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1021 15Z 

Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Air Order of Battle: The first E-8 Joint Stars aircraft [is scheduled to 

arrive] arrives at Riyadh. (Contingency Historical Report, 4409th OSw, 

Riyadh Air Base Master Chronology, 10 Jan 91, IRIS 0088775UK-WG4409-su-RE) 

Logistics: One CAMS terminal arrived damaged, so four vans are 

operational, providing 44 remote terminal capability. The contract for 

Japanese-funded land mobile radios has not been executed due to delays 

in contract validation, so it appears they will not arrive prior to Jan 15. 

(Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF to AIC 9671, subj: Sitrep, 1108002 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Planning: By 13 January CENTAF will establish its air-to-air and air-te 

ground combat aircraft at [DELETED] of their tasked loadout [armed-andready] posture. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1021152 

Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Air Operations: Coalition theater airlift forces move a 1Olst Airborne 

Division (Air Assault) task force to King Khalid Military City. Fifty 

percent of all Patriot SAM batteries are at heightened alert condition in 

preparation for possible Iraqi theater ballistic missile attacks. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1021152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

The last KC-10s complete offload in the pure cargo role for MAC and 

are retuned to CINCSAC. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to AIG 11812, subj: 

Sitrep, 01104002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #71) 

11 January 1991 

C+157 

Leaders: At CENTAF direction, CINCSAC accelerates his tanker force 

commitment into the AOR as he approaches the final hours of providing 

CINCCENT with the requested plus-up of B-52, KC-1 35, and KC-1 0 aircraft 

and aircrews for Operation Desert Shield. His assessment is that prehostility levels of 224 tankers and 353 aircrews will be attained on 

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13 January. (Msg (S), CINCSAC to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1204002 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #83) 

Air Order of Battle: lbo TR-1s arrive at Taif. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF 

to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 1208002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Logistics: CENTAFIDO reduces the GBU-27 requirement by 400. (Msg (s), 

COMUSCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 1208002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Air Operations: Coalition air operations included 250 close air support 

training sorties, night training operations for several types of combat 

aircraft, and continued airlift operations in support of the 101 st Airborne 

Division (Air Assault) task force movement to King Khalid Military City. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1121152 Jan 91, GWAPS, 

css #30) 

Total sorties flown by CENTAF today is 788. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF 

to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 1208002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

12 January 1991 

C+158 

Background Events: Following three days of debate, Congress grants 

President Bush the authority to go to war against Iraq. 

Intelligence: Good weather allows Iraqi air activity to rise to 221 sorties, 

including simulated air combat, local-area, and over water training for 

fighter aircraft. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1321 15Z 

Jan 91, GWAPS, Css #30) 

Air Order of Battle: Two JSTARS aircraft arrive in theater. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1221152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Ground Order of Battle: USCENTCOM theater personnel strength passes 

the 400,000 mark, at 408,876. Reinforcements for the French 6th Armored 

Division close at King Khalid Military City, bringing along AMX-30 tanks, 

AMX-I0 armored fighting vehicles, artillery pieces and attack helicopters. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1221152 Jan 91, GWAPS, 

css #30) 

Logistics: Communications equipment is dropped from CENTAF logistics 

priorities. Priorities have been realigned with munitions now topping the 

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list. They revise the priority of preferred munitions stockdcomponents in 

the TPFDD to close at points of intended use NLT C+171. Receipt of these 

assets will provide a significant increase in combat effectiveness and meet 

3O-day stockpile objectives. Request is made to expedite POL (Jet A-1 and 

PA) resupply ships arrival to 15 Jan. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF to AIG 

9671, subj: Sitrep, 1308002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Air Operations: As F-16s begin to augment F-15s on air defense patrols, 

CENTAF air-to-ground and air-to-air units begin loadout [armed and ready]. 

Additionally, the newly-arrived, search-and-rescue, local user terminal’s 

ability to locate the emergency beacons of downed pilots is tested. (Msg 

(S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1221 152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Total sorties flown by CENTAF today is 770. COMUSCENTAF begins to 

transition from training to wartime posture. They will fly 30 percent of a 

normal flying schedule, load out all air-to-air units, and load out most of 

the air-to-ground units. Indications are positive that Oman will approve 

new airway structures to keep commercial air carriers well south of Iraqi 

border areas. (Msg (S), COMUSCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 1308002 

Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

13 January 1991 

C+159 

Intelligence: Inclement weather helps restrict Iraqi air activity to 142 

sorties, including 61 by fighters and 56 by transports. USCINCCENT assesses 

that the Iraqi Air Force has had sufficient time to disperse aircraft to any 

of the 128 airfields in Iraq. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

1421152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Ground Order of Battle: VII Corps Headquarters closes in theater. (Msg 

(S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1421152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS 

#30) 

Logistics: All AGM-65/Gs have been received. Munitions in the TPFFD 

with a LAD (latest arrival date) of C+170 or earlier are removed from the 

shortfall list. 1,400 human remains transfer cases are identified for transfer 

from Ramstein AB, Germany, to Dhahran. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 

9671, subj: Sitrep, 1408002 JAN 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Planing: USCENTCOM and HQ Joint Forcflheater of Operations staffs 

approve the “Combined OPLAN for Offensive Operations to Eject Iraqi 

151 
Forces from Kuwait.” The plan has four phases: preparation, which 

includes the forward movement of friendly troops to the Saudi-Kuwaiti 

border; security, which includes breaching Iraqi defenses, securing key 

objectives in Kuwait and positioning a screening force on the Kuwaiti-Iraqi 

border; defense, which incudes integrating friendly defenses; and 

consolidation, which includes the transitioning of responsibility for Kuwaiti 

security back to the government of Kuwait. The plan is issued to the field 

on 17 January. (HQ USCENTCOM and HQ JFA’heater of Operations, 

“Combined OPUN for Offensive Operations to Eject Iraqi Forces from 

Kuwait (s), 17 Jan 91, GWAPS, NA-106) 

The Turkish government approves the construction of 30 12-person 

tents to house projected Proven Force personnel at Incirlik AB and Batman 

AB, Turkey. (HQ USAFEVHO, History ofJoint Tusk Force - Proven Force 

(S/NF), 13 k 1991, GWAPS, NA-141) 

Air Operations: Air-to-ground and air-to-air units are loaded out [armed 

and ready]. Meanwhile, protective air patrols increase and a tanker 

exercise simulates wartime operations. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, 

subj: Sitrep, 1321152 Jan 91, GWAPS, css #30) 

Total CENTAF sorties flown today is 288 - 721 were scheduled but 

weather required cancellation of most. An F-16 was lost 30 NM south of 

A1 Kharj due to probable oil system failure - pilot bailed out. Load out of 

aircraft is completed. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 

1408002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

14 January 1991 

C+160 

Intelligence: In addition to two intelligence collection flights, the Iraqi Air 

Force generally flew at reduced levels, concentrating fighter operations on 

air combat and local area training. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 1421152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Air Order of Battle: The USS Roosevelt Carrier Battle Group arrives in 

theater. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1421152 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Six RF-4Cs arrive at Shaikh Isa and one U-2 arrives at Taif. (Msg (s), 

USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 1508002 Jan 91, GWAPS, css #7) 

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Logistics: Overall aircraft mission capable rate is 94%. Engineering and 

services emphasis is concentrated on airfield operations and base recovery 

after attack (BRAAT). Total CENTAF personnel in the AOR is 45,585. 

CAWS is activated at Abu Dhabi and Dubai and approved for the Canadian 

woc (Wing Operations Center) at Doha. Thirty two air traffic controllers 

in-processed. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 1508002 Jan 

91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Planning: COMUSCENTAF publishes wartime rules of engagement (Msg 

(S), COMCENTAF to USCINCCENT, subj: COMCENTAF Wartime Rules of 

Engagement: Desert Shield, 1420302 Jan 91) 

Air Operations: Total CENTAF sorties flown today is 524. (Msg (S), 

uSCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 1420302 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

15 January 1991 

C+161 

Background Events: President George Bush authorizes military actions 

to bring about Iraq’s withdrawal from Kuwait, provided there is no last 

minute diplomatic breakthrough and that Congress is notified. [source 

DELETED] 

Leaders: The US Ambassador to Turkey receives formal approval from 

the Turkish Foreign Ministry for the “temporary” deployment of 48 

additional fighters to Incirlik AB. This brings to 96 the total of combat 

aircraft at Incirlik. (HQ USAFEYHO, History ofJoint Task Force - Proven 

Force (S/NF), 13 Dec 1991, GWAPS, NA-141) 

COMUSCENTAF assesses that “we have essentially completed 

deployment of USCENTAF forces for Desert Shield. We have planned, 

trained, and are ready to conduct air operations.” (Msg (S), USCENTAF to 

AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 1608002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Intelligence: Iraqi forces defending the KTO include 24 committed and 11 

reinforcing divisions, composed of 42 heavy (armored/mechanized) and 83 

light (infantry) brigades, and fielding some 540,000 personnel, 4,200 tanks, 

2,800 armored and armored fighting vehicles, and 3,100 artillery pieces. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1521152 Jan 91, GWAPS, 

CSS #30) 

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Air Order of Battle: U.S. aircraft in the theater now include 195 air-toair, 477 air-to-ground, and 426 dual-role combat aircraft, backed by 749 

support aircraft. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1521 15Z 

Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Ground Order of Battle: USCENTCOM forces in the theater now total 

422,041, including 3,173 SOCCENT, 245,290 ARCENT, 46,523 CENTAF, 

52,160 NAVCENT and 73,662 MARCENT personnel. Major weapon systems 

available to U. S. ground forces in the theater now include 383 attack 

helicopters, 1.1 20 support helicopters, 1 ,I 10 main battle tanks, 2,426 other 

armored and armored fighting vehicles, 71 1 artillery pieces, 121 MultipleLaunch Rocket Systems and 18 Army Tactical Missile Systems. 

Additionally, the British 1st Armored Division is reinforcing VII Corps 

with helicopters, Challenger tanks, armored fighting vehicles and artillery 

pieces. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1521 15Z Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Logistics: CENTAF requests immediate action to bring 200 qualified tractor 

trailer operators to the AOR within 48 hours to meet line haul requirements. 

Overall aircraft mission capable rate is 94.6 percent. (Msg (S), USCENTAF 

to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 1608002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Air Operations: Units are flying minimum schedule - coalition aircraft fly 

1,200 sorties (of which CENTAF aircraft fly a total of 605 sorties). Air-to-air 

and air-to-ground units remain loaded out. All airfields are operational. (Msg 

(S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 1608002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

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2 

Chronology of Desert Storm 

16 January 1991 

C+162 D-Day 

Note: Because this chronology is referenced to Greenwich Mean time 

(Z-time), 16 January 1991 is ascribed as “D-Day.” The coalition’s first 

weapons struck Iraqi targets at 23392 and a commitment to hostilities 

occurred almost an hour before with the launching of TLAM cruise 

missiles at Baghdad. This contrasts with most accounts of the war, 

which report the war’s start as 17 January, based on local Saudi time 

(Z-time + 3 hours or 0239L). 

Background Events: Just before the commencement of hostilities, France 

announces that its troops will be placed under American command for 

“pre-determined missions” to liberate Kuwait. (The Washington Post, 17 

January, p A27) 

Intelligence: Iraq maintains twenty-four committed and eleven reinforcing 

divisions in the KTO which, while remaining on alert for a possible 

coalition attack, do not show signs of unusual dispersal. Air transport 

sorties dominate Iraqi Air Force operations, possibly in support of 

munitions build-ups at dispersal airfields. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 

904, subj: Sitrep, 1621152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Air Order of Battle: Fifteen of sixteen Patriot and twenty-two of twentytwo ARCENT Hawk SAM fire units are operational. (Msg (s), USCINCCENT 

to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1621152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

The Elusive Concept Force (Special Operations Forces) and the first 

echelon of the Joint Task Force (Proven Force) Headquarters arrive at 

Incirlik AB, Turkey. Deployment of the Air Force (AFFOR) augmentation 

package of 48 aircraft is initiated with the arrival of four F-111E from 

Sigonella AB, Italy. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 

1707032 Jan 90, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

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The arriving JTF (Proven Force) contingent at Incirlik AB, Turkey, 

consists of 39 headquarters personnel from Ramstein AB, Germany. (HQ 

USA~HO, History of Joint Task Force - Proven Force (SMF), 1 3 Dec 199 1, 

GWAPS, NA-141) 

One RC-135 arrives at Riyadh, one U-2 at Taif, six B-52s at 

[DELETED] and eight B-52s at Moron. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, 

subj: Sitrep, 1708002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Support Activith: The USCENTAF Staff Weather Officer (SWO) briefs the 

Director of the Guidance, Apportionment and Tasking Section (GAT) of the 

Tactical Air Control Center, Brigadier General Buster C. Glosson, twice 

daily, and he posts Horizontal Weather Depictions and satellite weather 

information in the GAT’S Iraq and Kuwait Planning Cells. Additionally, for 

targets scheduled to be hit within the next 48 hours, the Staff Weather 

Officer (swo) provides target planning worksheets to the Air Tasking Order 

cell by 07302 each day. (Air Weather Service, “Air Weather Service 

Contribution to Winning the War-The Value of Weather Support: 

Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield Report 1,” 23 May 1991, p 10, 

GWAPS, NA-53 1) 

Logistics: Desert Shield cargo requirements now exceed the combined 

capabilities of available MAC organic aircraft, Civil Reserve Airlift Fleet 

(CRAF) Stage I, and volunteer civil aircraft, leading the SECDEF to approve 

activation of CRAF Stage I1 effective 1702402. (Msg (s), USCINCTRANS to 

AIG 11812, subj: Sitrep, 1704002 and 2004002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #71) 

Limited jet fuel supplies at Zaragoza Air Base, Spain, require 

maximum rerouting of airlift flights to other enroute facilities. 463L pallets 

and nets remain critical at all aerial ports of embarkation. (Msg (s), 

USCINCTRANS to AIG 11812, subj: Sitrep, 1704002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS 

#7 1) 

Planning: The JCS authorizes the evacuation of American citizens and their 

immediate family members from Eastern Saudi Arabia and Bahrain on DOD 

owned or controlled aircraft. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to AIG 1€812, subj: 

Sitreps, 1704002 and 2004002 Jan 91, GWAPS, css #71) 

Ten B-52s will deploy from Wurtsmith AFB to [DELETED] at H+29. 

The Spanish government approved offensive operations from Moron Air 

Base. The Turkish government gives approval for the beddown of eight 

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additional tankers at Incirlik AB. (Msg (S), ClNCSAC to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 

170400z Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #83) 

Air Operations: The airlift in support of Proven Force begins at Incirlik, 

”brkey with the arrival of two C-5s. A total of 396,378 passengers and 

362,631 tons of cargo have been moved in support .of Desert Shield to 

date. The total number of missions offloadd in the AOR to date is 9,194 

and the total number of missions completed to date is 10,693. (Msg (s), 

MACCAT to USTRANSCOM, subj: Sitrep, 16221 1Z Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #105) 

Coalition air training and support operations continue at ordinary levels 

and patterns. The Desert Storm air campaign begins at 23392 (170239L), 

when USARCENT AH-64s, led by USCENTSOC MH-53s. deliver their first 

ordnance against two Iraqi early warning radar sites, located about 50 

nautical miles north and north northeast of Ar’Ar. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT 

to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1621 15Z Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

17 January 1991 

C+163 D+l 

Leaders: Brigadier General Jammon, Commander Joint Task Force 

(Proven Force) arrives at Incirlik AB, Turkey. (HQ USAFEMO, History of 

Joint Task Force - Proven Force (WNF), 13 Dec 1991, GWAPS, N~-141) 

Intelligence: USCINCCENT attributes minimal Iraqi Air Force reaction to 

Desert Storm air attacks as an effort to maximize free-fire zones for 

ground-based antiaircraft units, and perhaps to a reluctance to engage 

coalition aircraft in aerial combat. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 1721 15Z Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

The coalition observes only 54 Iraqi combat air patrols. Since the 

majority of SAM attacks on coalition aircraft have been optically aimed, and 

emissions from Iraqi radars and electronic warfare sites have declined, 

USCINCCENT assess a “severe degradation in Iraq’s capability to detect 

and/or track ingressing aircraft.” (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

sitrep, 1821152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Air Order of Battle: USCINKENT/J-3 advises COMUSCENTAF to be ready 

to receive Tactical Control (TACON) of Joint Task Force [Proven Force, ed.] 

tactical air and combat search and rescue forces based in Turkey. (Msg 

(TS) USCINCCENT/J-~ to Joint Staff, subj: Follow-Up Execute 

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Order-USCINCCENT OPORD 001 for Desert Storm, 17oOOlZ Jan 91, GWAPS, 

CHC #8) 

Within hours after the Turkish Parliament empowers the Turkish 

government to employ “those forces previously authorized at the time and 

in the manner the government deems appropriate to carry out UN Security 

Council resolutions,” thirty augmentation aircraft (F-16, E4G, EF- 1 1 1 A, 

EC-130, and E-3A) arrive at Incirlik Air Base, and by the morning of 18 

January the remaining fighter aircraft are in place. (HQ USAFE/HO, History 

ofhint Task Force - Proven Force (SMF), 13 Dec 1991, GWAPS, NA-141) 

JTF Proven Force and Elusive Concept forces now consist of one C1 30, two MC- 1 30, five MH-53J. and four HC- 1 30; fourteen F- 1 5C, six EF11 1, eight KC-1 35, eleven F-16 and thirteen F-4G Wild Weasel, four F11 lE, and three EC-130s. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 

1807032 Jan 90, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

Some Proven Force operational elements begin forward deployment 

[DELETED]. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 1807032 

Jan 90, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

Support Activities: Elements of a USCENTAF Red Horse Civil Engineering 

Squadron have moved to King Khalid Military City Air Base to augment 

the construction efforts of a Saudi Contractor hampered by an “instable” 

labor situation. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1721 15Z 

Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Logistics: USCINCLANT reports that, since 1 January, he has received an 

average of only one-third of the daily airlift he needs to maintain the 

combat readiness of his ships. Consequently, he has a backlog of 52 

replacement aircraft engines awaiting shipment, and 578 critical repair 

shipments failed to move during today alone. (Msg (C) USCINCLANT to 

CNO, subj: Sustainment Airlift 172200Z Jan 91, NHC, 91719, CNO-DCNO 

Briefer Files; GWAPS, NA-524 [notes only]) 

COMUSCENTAF’S top logistics priorities are placed on munitions, POL 

issues, resupply/WRSK, vehicles, Harvest Falcon equipment, and spare 

aircraft engines and props. Logistics assessment is satisfactory. Overall 

aircraft mission capable rate is 94.6 percent. He requests expeditious 

approval for 33 TW (P) request for depot assistance and repair kits for 

permanent repair of forward cracks on leading edge of vertical stabilizers 

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on 16 F-15s affected. MICAP parts backlog is 216. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to 

AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 1708002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

USCENTCOM halts return of pallets and nets from the AOR, holding them 

for C-130 movements. Current inventory in the US will support airlift 

flow for six days based on top nets available, eight days based on side nets 

available, and thirteen days based on pallets available. (Msg (S), MACCAT 

to USTRANSCOM, subj: sitrep, 1822272 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #105) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT sortie recap (1623002 to 1801002): 

USCENTAF-1381, USNAVCENT-415, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-1 69, Allied423. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1821152 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #30) 

USCENTAF reports that, by 08002, 30 air-to-ground packages, eight airto-air packages, and two reconnaissance packages have been flown against 

a variety of strategic air defense, telecommunications, command, Scud, 

airfield and chemical and biological weapon storage targets. Only one 

F/A-18 is presumed lost. Coalition air forces claim two kills and three 

possible kills. Approximately twelve enemy aircraft got airborne but were 

ineffective. One F-111 package had to divert on recovery due to fog at 

home base. Current operations priorities are offensive counterair and 

interdiction. COMUSCENTAF’S evaluation is that based on information so far 

the “ . . .campaign has been highly successful” while “ . . . enemy air 

defenses have been ineffective.” (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: 

Sitrep, 1708002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

USNAVCENT vessels launch 1 16 Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles 

(TLAMS) against Iraq. [By war’s end, the Navy would launch 299 TLAMS, 

of which 284 successfully transitioned to sustained flight, and 75-80 

percent of those would strike 174 aimpoints at 38 targets. 257 TLAMs 

carried unitary warheads, while 27 carried submunitions - ed]. (Andrew P. 

Borden, Preliminary Assessment of Tomahawk Effectiveness in Operation 

Desert Storm, Center for Naval Analysis, CRM 91-52, March 1991, pp v, 

1-2) 

Marine AV-8s silence Iraqi batteries firing on Marine units near the 

Saudi-Kuwaiti border. Coalition air forces (non-US) fly 18 percent of AT0 

missions, with the Saudi and Kuwait air forces flying offensive missions 

beyond the borders of Saudi Arabia. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, 

subj: Sitrep, 1721152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

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Other Activities: The USCENTAF Joint Rescue Coordination Center reports 

the following incidents: 02102, an MH-47 helicopter, damaged by missile 

lire, lands safely on mattresses at Ratha; 04242, a Marine F/A-18 is 

reported hit by a SAM, causing the airplane to explode, killing the pilot; 

13272, the emergency locator transmitter (ELT) of a RAF Tornado is 

initially received by AWACS, but ceased; 06092, an emergency transponder 

squawk and simultaneous bailout call are deemed bogus after a search by 

two USMARCENT helicopters; 13272, a Kuwaiti A4 pilot ejects and lands 

in an area deemed high threat for combat search and rescue, but Kuwaiti 

resistance reports contact with the pilot; 20202, an RAF Tornado is reported 

to have flown into the ground; 20122, an F-15E is reported as not arriving 

over its target and is currently missing; 20502, Saudi intelligence reports 

a Navy A-6 down with its crew captured. (Msg (S), USCENTAF/JRCC to 

COMUSARCENT MAIN, subj: Sitrep, 1806302 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #24) 

18 January 1991 

C+164 D+2 

Intelligence: The Iraqi Air Force conducts limited defensive and no 

offensive air operations, losing at least five fighters for its trouble. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to AlG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1921152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Except for limited artillery action along the coast and in the tri-border 

area, no other Iraqi ground activity was noted. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to 

AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1821152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Scud War: A Patriot SAM destroys a Scud missile overhead Dhahran, 

while USCINCCENT reports that current air operations priorities are 

counterair, interdiction and close air support, with “special emphasis on 

eliminating remaining Scud fixed and mobile launch systems.” (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1821152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Israeli officials warn that Scud attacks against Israel cannot stand 

without retdiation. (New York Times, 19 January, p Al) 

The JCS directs USCINCEUR to deploy a Patriot SAM battalion to Israel. 

(Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 1907032 Jan 91, GWAPS, 

css #46) 

A-10s report ten kills on mobile Scuds south of As Salman and 

Mudaysis. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 1908002 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #7) 

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The first Patriot missiles are delivered to Israel. (Msg (S), MACCAT to 

USTRANSCOM, subj: Sitrep. 19 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #105) 

The “great Scud hunt” begins with direction that the remainder of the 

day is to be spent targeting Scud sites. (TAX Historian Transcripts (s), p 

4, GWAPS, NA-200) 

Air Order of Battle: Three B-52s arrive [DELETED]. (Msg (S), 

USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 1908oM, Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

JTF Proven Force is reinforced by twenty-four F-16, twenty F-15, four 

KC-135, two RC-135, and fourteen PI 11E aircraft. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR 

to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 1907032 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

Logistics: The USCENTAF overall aircraft mission capable rate is 94.2 

percent. F-1 5Es are expending external fuel tanks above forecasted levels. 

Wo A-10s had minor battle damage and one B-52 had fuselage and 

vertical stabilizer damage. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 

1908002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

USEUCOM finalizes Proven Force airlift requirements, which are 

identified as force module ‘TIT” in the appropriate movement documents. 

(Msg (s), USCINCTRANS to AIG 11812, subj: Sitrep, 1904ooz Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #71) 

Air Operations: COMUSCENTAF current operational priorities are: 

counterair, interdiction and strategic offense, and close air support. (Msg 

(S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 190800Z Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

USCINCCENT Sortie recap (1 801 WZ to 1901 OZ): USCENTAF- 1529, 

USNAVCENT-233, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-lZ, Allied-3 16. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1921 15Z Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Coalition air forces continue the strategic air campaign against Iraq. 

lbenty-three packages attacked targets in Iraq and Kuwait. Enemy air 

activity was light with no air-to-air engagements. Four coalition aircraft 

were lost: an Italian Tornado that proceeded to its target alone, after his 

three wingmen aborted; a USMC OV-10; a USN A-6E; and an F-4G that ran 

out of fuel. Four packages of F-I 17s aborted due to area weather. (Msg 

(S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 190800Z Jan 91, GWAPS, Css #7) 

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USCINCCENT reports his belief that all eight coalition aircraft lost as of 

16002 were downed by Iraqi ground-based air defenses. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: sitrep, 1821 152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Proven Force aircraft (F-111s) conduct their first mission of the war 

against four Early Warning (EW) sites at Basiqah Northeast, Machurah 

Dawg North, and Sununi. Elusive Concept forces continue deployment to, 

and buildup of, a forward staging base at Batman AB and prepare to 

conduct search and rescue operations in support of Desert Storm. (Msg (s), 

USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 1807032 and 1907032 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #46) 

USClNmRANS requests the use of US Coast Guard C-130s to provide 

aeromedical evacuation support within the US. Five hundred and seventy 

DOD dependents are repatriated from Turkey and an evacuation of 

American citizens from Israel by C-141 is in progress. An airfield attack 

at Dhahran causes only minimal disruption in Civil Reserve Air Fleet 

operations. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to AIG 11812, subj: sitrep, 1904002 

Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #71) 

Ten SAC B-52s deploying from Wurtsmith AFB, Michigan, conduct 

strikes enroute to their deployment location in theater. To date, SAC active 

and reserve force tankers have flown 16,643 sorties and 72,073 hours in 

support of Desert Shield and Storm, performing 32,5 11 air refuelings and 

delivering 427 million pounds of fuel in the process. (Msg (S), CINCSAC 

to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 1904002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #83) 

Other Activities: USSOCCENT forces stand by for combat search and 

rescue operations. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1821 152 

Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

The USCENTAF Joint Rescue Coordination Center reports the following 

incidents: 02352, an Italian AF Tornado is reported downed 20 nautical 

miles northwest of Kuwait City with both pilots captured; 07102, a USMC 

OV-10 is reported downed 14 nautical miles northeast of A1 Mishab, Saudi 

Arabia, with the crew captured; 16222, an A-6E is reported downed 30 

nautical miles south-southeast of Basrah, Iraq, with no contact from the 

crew. (Msg (S), USCENTAF/JRCC to COMUSARCENT MAIN, subj: Sitrep, 

21 15002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #24) 

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19 January 1991 

C+lG D+3 

Intelligence: The Iraqi Air Force continues to fly a limited number of 

ineffective defensive sorties. Meanwhile, USCINCCENT estimates that Iraq’s 

35 divisions in the KTO remain largely immobile in an effort to preserve 

their strength for future operations. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 2021 152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Scud War: The United States deploys two Patriot SAM batteries to Israel, 

along with the American technicians needed tb operate them and the two 

other batteries already there. Their arrival prompts Israel to say it 

probably will withhold retaliation for the second night of Scud attacks. 

(New York i’imes, 20 January, p 1.) 

COMUSCENTAF makes finding and destroying Scuds his primary effort, 

ahead of other strategic targets and the Republican guard, although poor 

weather makes bomb damage assessment difficult. (Msg (s), USCENTAF to 

AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2008002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Air Order of Baffle: Seven more B-52s arrive in theater. (Msg (S), 

USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2008002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Logistics: In apparent reference to his 18 January decision to stop 

returning 463L air cargo pallets to the strategic airlift system, and “being 

aware of the urgent need for pallet return,” USCINCCENT reports that “we 

will continue our efforts to return as many pallets and as much associated 

tie-down equipment as possible.” (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 1921152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

COMUSCENTAF adds munitions and F-15 external fuel tanks to his top 

logistics priorities, and he requests an additional 1,ooO nestable F-15 tanks 

and 1,0oO pigtails. To preclude exhaustion of M-117 general purpose 

bomb stocks by D+9, he also requests priority airlift for a daily resupply 

rate of 1,200 bombs. The overall mission capable rate is 93 percent. One 

B-52 and two F-16s that sustained battle damage are repairable. (Msg (s), 

USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2008002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Planning: COMUSCENTAF evaluates that air operations are proceeding as 

planned in spite of chasing mobile Scuds and bad weather. (Msg (s), 

USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 1908002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

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Air Operations: USCINCCENT sortie recap (1901002 to 2001002): 

USCENTAF- 1275, USNAVCENT-178, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-1 08, Allied302. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2021 152 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #30) 

B-52s and JTF Proven Force F-1 1 Is strike air defense, transportation, 

electrical and POL targets at A1 Mawsil with no losses. (Msg (s), 

USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 1907032 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

COMUSCENTAF reports that 26 USCENTAF strike packages attacked a 

variety of air defense, command and control, chemical production and 

storage, airfields, military supply and storage, and Republican guard targets, 

while 3 other packages (295 sorties) aborted for poor weather. A-10s flew 

136 sorties against Iraqi forces along the Saudi-Iraqi and Kuwaiti-Iraqi 

borders. Coalition aircraft claim 2 Fulcrums, 2 Foxbats. and an F-1 shot 

down, while 2 US F-l6s, 1 F-l5E, and a RAF Tornado are lost, with none 

of the crews rescued. Additionally, a Saudi Tornado ran out of fuel 

following a missed approach in weather. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, 

subj: Sitrep, 2008002 Jan 91, GWAPS, Css #7) 

US Navy A-6s and A-7s make the first combat launches of the 

Standoff Land Attack Missile (SLAM). Also, the uss Louisville, submerged 

in the Red Sea, fired the first submarine-launched Tomahawk Land Attack 

Missile (TLAM) of the war. (Department of the Navy, ‘The United States 

Navy in Desert ShieldDesert Storm,” 15 May 1991.) 

Other Activities: The XVIII Airborne Corps, along with the attached 

French 6th Light Armored Division, is moving to new positions in the 

vicinity of Al Rafha. Meanwhile Exercise SEA SOLDIER IV begins in 

Oman, ultimately to involve a D-Day invasion of 8,000 marines on 26 

January. (Msg (s), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1921152 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #30) 

USSOCCENT MH-53s, based at Rafha, conduct an unsuccessful search 

for a downed F-16 pilot just west of Tabil, while an MC-130 makes a 

successful night leaflet drop in Kuwait. (Msg (S), AFSOCCENT Deployed to 

COMSOCCENT, subj: Sitrep 2008252 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #146) 

USNAVSOC calls in three close air support missions during a mission 

in the vicinity of the Khaleej border station. Also, SH-3 helicopters from 

the uss Lefrwich conduct an unsuccessful CSAR mission for two OV-10 

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pilots. (Msg (S), USCINCSOC to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2002302 Jan 91, GWAPS, 

css #56) 

The USCENTAF Joint Rescue Coordination Center reports the following 

incidents: 14452, AWACS reported that the pilot of an F-16 with fuel 

problems bailed out 36 nautical miles west of Jallil airfield (AFSOC 

helicopters with fighter support unsuccessfully searched the area for the 

pilot); 15572, an F-16 was shot down over Baghdad, but no beacon was 

received; 19052, an RAF Tornado was shot down near Talil, Iraq with no 

beacon or chute reported; 22032, an F-15E was downed near A1 Qahm, 

with no contact after an initial possible voice contact with the crew. (Msg 

(S), USCENTAF/JRCC to COMUSARCENT MAIN, subj: Sitrep, 21 15002 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #%) 

20 January 1991 

C+166 D+4 

Intelligence: The Iraqi Air Force continues its limited defensive 

operations, giving no indication that it is prepared to attempt any type of 

offensive counterair campaign. USCINCCENT believes that the degradation 

of Iraqi command and control nodes, indicated by the use of visual spotters 

along the Saudi-Iraq border, contributes to this paltry effort. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: sitrep, 2021 1% Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Scud War: USCINCCENT gives the Iraqi Scud force his highest targeting 

priority. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2021 15Z Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Two Patriot batteries, deployed from Germany, are operational in the 

vicinity of Tel Aviv and Haifa, Israel. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, 

subj: Sitrep, 2007032 Jan 91, GWAPS, css #46) 

COMUSCENTAF cannot make a battle damage assessment of anti-Scud 

attacks at this time. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 

21 08002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Support Activities: Realizing that the ongoing theater airlift of USARCENT 

forces into north-central Saudi Arabia was operating with incomplete and 

unrepresentative weather reports, the USCENTAF Airlift Control Center 

(ALCC) Staff Weather Officer dispatched an Air Force observer team to 

Rafha. This team worked closely with the Desert Storm Forecasting Unit, 

at USCENTAF Headquarters, to provide accurate data and to give the 

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Commander of Airlift Forces hourly weather briefings. (Air Weather 

Service, “Air Weather Service Contribution to Winning the War-The Value 

of Weather Support: Operation Desert StormlDesert Shield Report 1,” 23 

May 1991, p 30, GWAPS, NA-531) 

Logistics: Reiterating the need for M-117 bombs, COMUSCENTAF stresses 

that there is no suitable substitute. He also requests that newlydeveloped 

equipment for detecting biological agents be rushed to the AOR. The 

overall aircraft mission capable rate is 94.7 percent. (Msg (S), USCENTAF 

to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2108002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Planning: COMUSCENTAF assesses that the weather and the level of effort 

locating and destroying scuds is hindering his ability to strike other 

strategic targets and the Republican Guard. (Msg (s), USCENTAF to AIG 

9671, subj: Sitrep, 2108002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Air Operations: USClNCCENT sortie recap (200100Z to 2101002): 

USCENTAF-1223, USNAVCENT-1001, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-5 17, Allied1387. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2121152 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #30) 

COMUSCENTAF reports thirty-three packages (three Proven Force) flown 

against airfields, military/industrial production and storage facilities, C3, 

Republican Guard, and GCI sites. Thirty-one A-10 sorties attacked Iraqi 

forces along the Saudi border. A RAF Tornado is lost on takeoff due to 

flight control problems. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 

2108002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Proven Force forces attack targets at Kirkuk (including chemical 

bunkers) and Quayyarah (ammo dumps). One F-111 E sustained minor 

battle damage. Iraqi aircraft responded to the attack and two Iraqi Mirage 

F-1s were destroyed in air-to-air combat. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AlG 

7824, subj: Sitrep, 2107032 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

Six SAC KC-1 35Es are tasked to begin the so-called “Mighty Express” 

airlift, on 21 January, between Moron Air Base, Spain, and RAF Mildenhall, 

England, to speed the movement of resupply cargo from the US to the AOR. 

(Msg (S), CINCSAC to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2104002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #83) 

Other Activities: SOCCENT combat search and rescue forces, which 

include 5 helicopters, penetrate 110 nautical miles into Iraq, but lose radio 

contact with a downed pilot before recovering him. As part of ongoing 

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psychological operations, an F-16 drops a leaflet bomb over Baghdad, 

while Volant Solo EC-130 aircraft continue simultaneous propaganda 

broadcasts on FM and Iraqi tactical net frequencies. (Msg (S), USClNCcENT 

to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2021 152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

In a second combat search and rescue effort, poor weather limits the 

response of one MH-53. No radio contact is made with the downed crew, 

but an Iraqi helicopter is observed in the crash area about 30 minutes after 

the crew ejected. (Msg (S), AFSOCCENT Deployed to COMSOCCENT, subj: 

Sitrep, 21 11002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #I&) 

The USCENTAF Joint Rescue Coordination Center reported the following 

incidents: 18152, the crew of an RAF Tornado encountered controllability 

problems and bailed out near Tabuk, being picked up by Royal Saudi Air 

Force helicopters. (Msg (S), USCENTAFhRCC to COMUSARCENT MAIN, subj: 

Sitrep, 21 15002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #24) 

To date over 1,OOO HARMS have been launched against SAM targets. 

(TACC Historian Transcripts (S), p 12, GWAPS, N-200) 

An MC-I30 makes a night leaflet drop near the Kuwait border. A 

second CSAR mission was flown in daylight with A-10 escort and F-15 

CAP. (Msg (s), AFSOCCENT Deployed to COMSOCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 

2111002 Jan 91, GWAPS,CSS #146) 

The US Army fires four ATACMs at SA-2 sites in the KTO. (TACC 

Historian Transcripts (S), p 11, GWAPS, NA-200) 

21 January 1991 

C+167 D+6 

Intelligence: While USCINCCENT believes the Iraqi Air Force is still 

capable of offensive operations, it is observed to fly less than 25 sorties 

and has begun operating from highway strips. (Msg (s), USCINCCENT to 

AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2121 152 Jan 91, GWAPS, Css #30) 

A bombing attack against the Military Traffic Management Command 

(MTMC) outport facility in Istanbul, Turkey, is the first confirmed terrorist 

action against a US military facility in the USEUCOM AOR since the 

beginning of Desert Storm. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 

2407032 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

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Scud War: According to USClNCCENT, anti-Scud missions consume a 

“significant portion of coalition ak effort.” Additionally, 37 Patriot SAMs 

are expended in efforts to intercept at least I0 Scuds fired at Riyadh and 

Dhahran. (Msg (s), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2121152 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #30) 

COMUSCENTAF reports that poor weather continues to hamper Scud 

hunting efforts, though improving weather will allow his command to 

gather imagery of Scud locations struck in the last 48 hours. (Msg (s), 

USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2208002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Logistics: USCENTAF distributes 200 AGM-88 missiles and 1,400 GBU-12 

bombs to USMARCENT, 100 Mk-20 bombs to the Italian Air Force, and 500 

CBU-87 bombs to the Royal Air Force. COMUSCENTAF removes aircraft 

engines and C-130 propellers from his logistics top priority list, and 

assesses that his command has a “satisfactory” level of spares. A-10 

retread tires are wearing much faster than new tires, prompting a request 

for shipment of all available new main tires to the AOR. (Msg (S), 

USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2208002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Air operations: USCINCCENT sortie recap (2101002 to 2201002): 

USCENTAF-1394, USNAVCENT-240, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-213, Allied246. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2221152 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #30) 

COMUSCE~TAF reports that eighty-nine packages struck targets in Iraq 

and the KTO, with ten packages dedicated to reducing the combat power of 

Republican Guard forces in the Basrah area. Eight strike packages were 

canceled due to weather and two additional canceled due to tanker weather 

aborts. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2208002 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #7) 

JTF Proven Force conducts 3 strike packages (95 sorties), against targets 

in Northern Iraq. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 2207032 

Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

Weather in the AOR disrupted the strategic airlift flow for a brief 

period. (Msg (S), USCINCrRANS to AIG 11812, subj: Sitrep, 2204002 Jan 

91, GWAPS, CSS #71) 

Other Activities: SOCCENT aircraft remain primarily on combat search and 

rescue alert, while an MC-130 and an F-16 drop over 1 ,OOO,O00 leaflets. 

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(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG W, subj: Sitrep, 2121152 Jan 91, GWAPS, 

css #30) 

In the first successful CSAR mission, one of two F-14 crewmembers is 

recovered 50 miles north of Mudaysis airfield. A package of MH-53s, AlOs, F-16s, and F-15s missed the pilot position by 30 miles due to the 

wrong position being passed, so they aborted the mission. However, an A10 located the pilot and neutralized two Iraqi land rovers converging on the 

scene. Also, an AC-I 30 was engaged simultaneously by two surface-to-air 

missiles while conducting an armed reconnaissance mission looking for 

Scuds. Its evasive maneuvering resulted in exceeding engine torque and 

G limits. (Msg (S), AFSOCCENT Deployed to COMSOCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 

22 10502 Jan 9 I, GWAPS, CSS #146) 

22 January 1991 

c+168 D+6 

Background Events: Carrying out earlier threats, Iraqi forces set fires at 

two Kuwaiti oil refineries and at the al-Wafra oil field near Kuwait’s 

border with Saudi Arabia. (Philip Shenon, “Iraq Sets Oil Refineries Afire 

As Allies Step Up Air Attacks; Missile Pierces Tel Aviv Shield,” The New 

York Emes, 23 January 1991, p 1 ) 

Intelligence: Overall, USCINCCENT reports that defense is Iraq’s most 

likely course of action in the KTO. While its air and ground forces have 

the ability to conduct offensive operations, their focus seems to be on 

surviving the coalition air assault and retaining the maximum amount of 

combat power for future operations. In keeping with this, Iraqi ground 

forces continue to improve their defensive positions in Kuwait, while its 

Air Force puts up a few defensive flights and its fragmented air defense 

system provides some tactical warning to ground-based air defense units. 

(Msg (s), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: sitrep, 2221 152 Jan 91, GWAPS, 

css #30) 

Scud War: Iraq launches at least three Scuds at Saudi Arabia and 

probably launches three others though these last are not engaged by 

USCENTCOM Patriot units. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

2321 15Z Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Another Scud is fired at Tel Aviv. (Msg (9, USCINCCENT to AIG 904, 

subj: Sitrep, 2321 15Z Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

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The airlift of Patriot missiles (CJTF Patriot Defender) is completed. 

(Msg (s), USClNCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: sitrep, 2307032 Jan 91, GWAPS, 

css #46) 

Ground Order of Baffle: The US 1 st Armored Division closes. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2221152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Logistics: The air sustainment backlog has mhed 7,400 tons, so 

USCINCTRANS quests USCENTCOM to challenge “dl, repeat all” airlift 

requests, and to divert more shipments to sealift, preferably before they arrive 

subj: Sustainment Airlift, 2200392 Jan 91, GWAPS, NA-5%) 

at %rid ports Of debadation. (MSg (c) USCINCTRANS to USCINCCENT/CCI-4, 

COMUSCENTAF reiterates the need for more airlift to move M-117 

bombs. He also states requirements for two m-373~~ computer control 

group test sets to support an additional GBU-10 commitment at A1 Kharj, 

and for expedited shipment of ALQ-119 SASE, electronic counter measures 

test stations to A1 Kharj. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 

2308002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

With the supply of pallets down to eleven days, MAC plans to establish 

pallet recovery teams. (Msg (S), MACCAT to USTRANSCOM, subj: sitrep, 

2222162 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #105) 

Planning: COMUSCENTAF assesses that coalition forces have established 

air superiority over Iraq and “can fly throughout [the] country with relative 

impunity.” With improving weather he will place emphasis for the next 2 

days on the Republican Guard. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: 

Sitrep, 2308002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

MAC airlift assets are fully tasked in support of Desert Storm. (Msg (S), 

USCINCTRANS to AIG 11812, subj: Sitrep, 2304002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS 

#71) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT sortie recap (2201 002 to 2301 002): 

USCENTAF-1362, USNAVCENT-189, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-1 49, Allied282. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2321152 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #30) 

(2-130 theater airlift forces begin moving the 82nd and IOlst Airborne 

divisions to attack positions near Rafha. For the first time, Qatari F-1 

Mirages are scheduled to fly in a combined strike mission inside Iraq, but 

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are cancelled due to lack of fuel to reach the target.. Further, to reduce 

response time for anti-Scud alert aircraft, twelve F-16s equipped with 

LANTIRN all-weather targeting pods are moved to King Khalid Military 

City. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AlG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2221152 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #30) 

JTF Proven Force conducts two strike packages (96 sorties) against 

targets in Northern Iraq. The first attack of seventy-one aircraft air aborted 

due to weather while the second attack of twenty-five sorties successfully 

attacked Mosul airfield. The USS Virginia, Spruunce, and Philadelphia 

attacked the Bayji oil refinery with six TLAMs in support of JTF Proven 

Force. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 2307032 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #46) 

COMUSCENTAF reports that weather continues to obscure targets, and 

Scuds remain the priority target. fienty-nine strike packages were tasked, 

but three (one of which was Proven Force) totalling 283 sorties were 

cancelled due to weather. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 

2308002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Other Activities: An MC-130 makes another leaflet drop. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIC 904, subj: Sitrep, 2221152 Jan 91, GWAPS, css #30) 

The uSCENTAF Joint Rescue Coordination Center reports the following 

incidents: 04092, an RAF Tornado and its crew are reported missing 10 

nautical miles west of Ar Rutbah, Iraq; 03402 the USCENTCOM Joint 

Operations Center reports an AV-8 crash south of Masirah, Oman, with the 

dead crewman recovered by USNAVCENT; an emergency locator transmitter 

signal is detected 47 miles west of Kuwait City, but no aircraft were 

reported missing and no aircraft were flying in that area and the ELT ceased 

before it was located. (Msg (S), USCENTAF/JRCC to COMUSARCENT MAIN, 

subj: Sitrep, 2315002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #24) 

23 January 1991 

C+169 D+7 

Background Events: Iraq halts distribution of gasoline in order to 

marshall supplies. (New York Times, 24 January, p A13) 

Intelligence: While USCINCCENT reports that there were no air-to-air 

engagements between Iraqi and coalition aircraft over the past 24 hours 

(leaving ground-based threats as the only threat to coalition aircraft over 

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Iraq), he still considers defense to be their most likely action in the KTO. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2321 15Z Jan 91, GWAPS, 

css #30) 

Scud War: Patriot SAM batteries at King Khalid Military City fire three 

missiles at a false target, while at Dhahran eleven are fired at five 

unconfirmed targets. (Msg (S), USClNCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

232 1 15Z Jan 9 I, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Later, Iraq fires five Scuds at Saudi Arabia and one toward Israel. 

Defending Patriot batteries fire three missiles, for two “confirmed kills,” 

and three others at two false targets. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, 

subj: Sitrep, 2421 152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Concerned by automatic launches of Patriot SAMs against false targets, 

and by the “unsupportable ratio” of sixty-two missiles launched to destroy 

thirteen Scuds, USCINCCENT orders USARCENT Patriot batteries to operate 

in the manual fire mode, “unless we receive intelligence warning that 

supports going to automatic mode,” and he makes replenishment of the 

Patriots his highest supply priority. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, 

subj: Sitrep, 2321152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

The Israeli government reaffirms its decision to postpone any military 

action against Iraq. (The Washington Post, 24 January, p Al) 

Ground Order of Battle: While continuing air and ground movement to 

attack positions near Rafha, the XVIII Airborne Corps retains only “limited 

ability to execute combat operations.” (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, 

subj: Sitrep, 2321152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Logistics: COMUSCENTAF reports that the overdl aircraft mission capable 

rate is 92.8 percent and that, at current expenditure rates, he expects to run 

out of M-117 bombs [DELETED] by 4 Feb. Due to suspected early burst 

problems with the FMU-139NB fuzes, he suspends their use. (Msg (s), 

USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 240800Z Jan 91, GWAPS, css #7) 

USCINCSAC expresses concern for the limited supply of CBU-58s 

available for B-52 strikes. (Msg (S), CINCSAC to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2404002 

Jan 91, GWAPS, css safe #2, CSS folder #60) 

Planning: The Headquarters USAF/XOXWF (Checkmate) targetting cell 

sends a protective shelter busting plan to USCENTAF via FAX at 12002. 

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That same day, F-1 11 Fs attack shelters at Al Asad Airfield to begin a 

concerted campaign against Iraqi fighters being hidden in protective 

shelters. (An<OXW, “Airfield Attack Plan,” 23 Jan 1991, and Talking 

Paper, Maj Michael B. Hoyes, AFIXOXW, 0718452 Feb 91, both in GWAPS, 

CHST fldr #8) 

USCINCCENT directs that civil affairs operations in Kuwait will be 

conducted to assist the legitimate government regain control of its territory, 

restore internal security, protect civilians, coordinate and assist in 

restoration of essential services, and to assist in removing hazardous 

materials. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to COMUSARCENT, subj: Commanders 

Guidance for Civil Affairs Operations in Kuwait, 2306452 Jan 91, GWAPS, 

css safe #2, css folder #60) 

The number of C-5s dedicated to transporting HEMm (heavy expanded 

mobility tactical truck) is increased. (Msg (S), USCINCTRANS to AIG 11812, 

subj: Sitrep, 2304002 Jan 91, GWAPS, css #71) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (2301002 to 2401002): 

USCENTAF-1679, USNAVCENT-238, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-216, Allied291. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2421152 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Wenty USCENTAF and two Proven Force strike packages attack Iraqi 

airfield facilities and Scud-related targets, while another eleven packages 

(one Proven Force) hit logistics, weapons production plants, lines of 

communications and C3 targets. Three TU-16 bombers are destroyed. 

One package is cancelled due to weather, but generally improved weather 

allows increased attacks against Iraqi ground forces. The Qatari Air Force 

flies its first interdiction missions. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: 

Sitrep, 2408002 Jan 91, GWAPS, Css #7) 

JTF Proven Force flies 3 strike packages (144 sorties) against northern 

Iraq. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 2407032 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #46) 

At 12292, an AWACS reports a downed F-16 20 nautical miles 

southeast of Kuwait City. A USNAVCENT SH-3, supported by USNAVCENT 

and USMARCENT fighters, subsequently recovers the pilot. (Msg (S), 

USCENTAF/JRCC to COMUSARCENT MAIN, subj: sitrep, 2315002 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #24) 

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24 January 1991 

C+170 D+8 

Intelligence: Five Iraqi F-1s fly into the northern Arabian Gulf. Tho 

continue south toward coalition ships, and are shot down by a Saudi F-15 

at 2409352. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2521 152 Jan 

91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

USCENTCOM has observed twenty-six Iraqi aircraft crossing the Iranian 

border to apparent sanctuary. The Iraqis are also using fake craters and 

smoke generators to deceive pilots and hinder battle damage assessment of 

coalition airfield attacks. Overall, USCINCCENT still considers defense the 

most likely option of the Iraqi Air Force and the thirty-five Iraqi divisions 

committed to or reinforcing the KTO. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, 

subj: Sitrep, 2421152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

JTF Proven Force notices reduced Iraqi air defense radar activity on all 

missions. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 2507032 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #46) 

Scud War: Iraq launches six Scuds at targets in Saudi Arabia and Israel. 

(Msg (s), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2421 15Z Jan 91, GWAPS, 

CSS #30) 

In response to a 23 February Joint Chief of Staff directive to move 

additional Patriot missiles to Israel, a C-5 mission departs Ramstein AB, 

GE at 2401432 Jan. (Msg (S), USCINCI’RANS to AIG 11812, subj: Sitrep, 

2404472 Jan 91, GWAPS, Css #71) 

Logistics: Overall aircraft mission capable rate is 92.3 percent. A battle 

damaged F-16 is assessed as requiring 2 months or more to replace the 

wing. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2508002 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Planning: USCINCCENT’s air operation priorities remain counterair (Iraqi 

command and control facilities and airfields), interdiction (Scuds, 

Republican Guard Forces, leadership centers, artillery and artillery rocket 

sites, aircraft and Scud shelters, and lines of communication), and close air 

support in the event of an Iraqi counterattack. Planned targets for the next 

day include the Republican Guard’s Hammurabi Division, Scuds, 

recovering airfields, undestroyed command and control bunkers, leadership 

and telecommunications facilities and other production and research 

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facilities. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2421 152 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #30) 

COMUSCENTAF concentrates his interdiction effort on the Hammurabi 

Division of the Republican Guard. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: 

Sitrep, 2408002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (2401002 to 2501002): 

USCENTAF-1741, USNAVCENT-455, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-278, Allied337. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2521152 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #30) 

USCINCCENT reports that Scuds retain the highest priority for air attack, 

but he also places increased emphasis on attacking Iraqi airfield facilities. 

Using “kill-boxes” to organize their attacks, A-10s continue to strike Iraqi 

field forces in Kuwait. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

2421152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Meanwhile, USNAVCENT aircraft sink an Iraqi patrol boat and a mine 

layer, and conduct other strikes against naval targets. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: sitrep, 2521152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Improved weather provides a high sortie day, with target priorities on 

Scuds, airfields, and the Hammurabi division. Thirty packages (three 

Proven Force) were planned and two were diverted from airfields to the 

Republican Guard and two more “rerolled” from airfields to Scud alerts. 

A USNAVCENT package against naval facilities was added. A RSAF F-15 

shot down two probable Iraqi F-1 s while a RAF Toronado and Navy F/A-I 8 

were lost. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2508002 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #7) 

JTF Proven Force flies 3 strike packages (148 sorties) against targets in 

northern Iraq. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 2507032 

Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

The restriction on F-1s from Kuwait, France, and Qatar participating 

in combat missions due to the risk of misidentification is lifted. However, 

F-1 s will have to be in formation with either a Kuwaiti A-4, French Jaguar, 

or Qatari F-16 to improve visual identification as a friendly asset. (Msg 

(s), TAC~DCO to All WWS, subj: F-1 Participation in Desert Shield Operations, 2407402 Jan 91, CUD0 TACC Current ops Log (S), GWAPS, NA-215) 

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Other Activities: SOCCENT continues daily F-16 and MC-130 leaflet drops 

and propaganda broadcasts on commercial and Iraqi tactical frequencies. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2421452 Jan 91, GWAPS, 

css #30) 

The USCENTAF Joint Rescue Coordination Center reports the following 

events: 04322, A RAF Tornado is reported missing near Ar Rumaylah, Iraq. 

The wingman observed two flashes believed to be the aircrew’s ejection, 

but the threat is too high for a combat search and rescue attempt. (Msg (S), 

USCENTAF/JRCC to COMUSARCENT MAIN, subj: Sitrep, 2414002 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #24) 

At 16052, The USMARCENT Tactical Air Control Center reports a F/A18 down 50 nautical miles north of Bahrain and 10 nautical miles north of 

the uss Roosevelt, with the pilot subsequently rescued by a helicopter from 

the USS Curon. (Msg (S), USCENTAF/JRCC to COMUSARCENT MAIN, subj: 

Sitrep, 2514002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #24) 

25 January 1991 

C+171 D+9 

Background Events: The United States accuses Iraq of releasing millions 

of gallons of Kuwaiti crude oil into the Persian Gulf. The oil slick is nine 

miles long, and is flowing from tankers anchored at the port of Nina Al 

Ahmadi, and from the Sea Island Terminal 10 miles off the Kuwaiti coast. 

(New York Times, 26 January, p 1) 

The independent Soviet news agency Interfax quotes unidentified 

Soviet Defense Ministry officials as saying President Saddam Hussein had 

several top commanders shot after heavy losses in the Persian Gulf war. 

The Iraqi Embassy in Moscow denies the report. (New York Times, 

26 January, p 7) 

Responding to media stories that it is charging the standard commercial 

rate plus 50 percent to US citizens flying out of Saudi Arabia on military 

aircraft, HQ MAC clarifies that its rates are slightly lower than commercial 

rates. (Msg (S), MACCAT to USTRANSCOM, subj: Sitrep, 2521532 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #lOS) 

Scud War: The US European Command reports that twenty-eight Patriot 

SAMs were fired to destroy all seven Scuds launched by the Iraqis against 

Israel. USCINCCENT reports that four Patriots were fired to successfully 

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destroy two more Scuds launched against Riyadh, though the “low intercept” of one warhead results in one person dead and twenty injured. (Msg 

(s), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: sitrep, 2621152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS 

#30) 

no more Patriot SAM batteries are deploying to Israel from Europe. 

(Msg (s), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 2607032 Jan 91, GWAPS, 

css #46) 

Air Order of Battle: no EC-135L arrive at Riyadh. 

USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: sitrep, 2608002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

(Msg (s), 

Logistics: COMUSCENTAF reports that the overall aircraft mission capable 

rate is 93.1 percent, and that an F- 16 with a battle-damaged stabilizer was 

quickly repaired and returned to mission capable status. Halon gas resupply has become critical due to surge sortie rates requiring 7500-lbs per day. 

(Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2608002 Jan 91, GWAPS, 

css #7) 

Planning: MARCENT moves its fire support coordination line 5 km into the 

Kuwait border to preclude the danger from friendly air strikes. [Procedurally, strikes within the FSCL must be coordinated with appropriate ground 

commanders, ed.] 

COMUSCENTAF assesses that “strikes are exacting [a] heavy toll on Iraqi 

forces.” (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2508002 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #7) 

USCINCCENT guidance: 26th is Medina Republican Guard (RG) day, 

27th and 28th are Adnan RG days. (CUD0 TACC Current Ops Log (s), 

GWAPS, NA-215) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (2501002 to 2601002): 

USCENTAF- 1526, USNAVCENT-396, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-1 38, Allied347. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2621152 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #30) 

The Saudi, British, Canadian, French, Italian, Kuwaiti and Qatari air 

forces are contributing to the offensive campaign (interdiction and close air 

support), while the Bahrain Air Force is flying defensive patrols. One 

hundred A-10 sorties provide close air support to USMARCENT forces. 

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(Msg (s), USClNCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2521152 Jan 91, GWAPS, 

css #30) 

Four of twenty-eight scheduled packages (three Proven Force) are 

cancelled (one at JCS direction, one for lack of electronic warfare support, 

and two for weather), while another is added. Five packages hit Scudassociated targets, while ground attack aircraft concentrated on the Republican Guards. There were no losses. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: 

Sitrep, 2608002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

JTF Proven Forces flies three strike packages (126 sorties) against 

targets in northern Iraq. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 

260’7032 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

Other Activities: The airlift portion of the XVIII Airborne Corps’ movement to attack positions near Rafha is going well, but ground transport 

limitations are hampering the overall effort. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 

904, subj: Sitrep, 2521152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

26 January 1991 

C+172 D+l 

Intelligence: Some Iraqi fighters joined transport and early warning aircraft in the exodus into Iran, bringing the total of interned aircraft to at 

least 45. The continued destruction of Iraqi forces by the coalition air 

campaign leads USClNCCENT to estimate that Saddam Hussein will have to 

reevaluate his campaign plan in the next 24 to 96 hours. USCINCCENT 

believes the Iraqis are capable of responding with spoiling attacks against 

ground and naval forces while escalating the war through the introduction 

of chemical or biological weapons. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, 

subj: Sitrep, 2621 152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

The exodus of Iraqi fighters to Iran followed four days of intensive 

attacks on protective shelters at six Iraqi airfields. (Talking Paper, Maj 

Michael B. Hoyes, AFMOXW, 071 8452 Feb 91, GWAPS, CHST fldr #8) 

Scud War: uSCINCCENT reports that four Patriots were fired to destroy a 

Scud launched against Dhahran. Also, multiple night strike “responses” are 

launched in response to Scud launches against Saudi Arabia and Israel. 

(Msg (s), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2621 15Z Jan 91, GWAPS, 

css #30) 

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Later, nine Patriot SAMs are fired to destroy five of six confirmed 

Scuds fired at Israel. Iraq simultaneously fires one unconfirmed and one 

confirmed Scud at Saudia Arabia, the latter of which is destroyed by two 

Patriots. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2721 152 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Dedicated Scud hunter aircraft and 4 strike packages attack Scud 

facilities. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2708002 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Air Order of Battle: Six more F-117s arrive in the AOR. (Msg (S), 

USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2708002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Ground Order of Battle: The 1st Infantry Division (-) closes. (Msg 6). 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2621152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Logistics: COMUSCENTAF deletes F-15 external tanks from his top logistics 

priorities list. Also, reporting that his units are experiencing a high usage 

rate of LAU-118 launchers due to hang fires, he requests rapid movement 

of 39 available launchers at Clark AE3, Philippines, to the AOR, in addition 

to technical assistance teams to determine if the problem is in the launchers 

or missiles. The overall aircraft mission capable rate is 92.4 percent. (Msg 

(S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: sitrep, 2708002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Planning: COMUSCENTAF places priority on targetting the Republican 

Guard. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AlG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2608002 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #7) 

JTF Proven Force requests an EC-13OE (Volant Solo) to conduct one 

mission per day from Incirlik AB, Turkey. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to JCS, 

subj: Volant Solo Support to JTF Proven Force, 2705152 Jan 91, GWAPS, 

safe #2, css folder #60) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (2601002 to 2701002): 

368. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2721152 Jan 91, 

USCENTAF- 1635, USNAVCENT-403, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-266, AlliedGWAPS, CSS #30) 

A strike against an anti-ship missile site in Kuwait marks the first 

offensive mission of the Bahrain Air Force. Four USCENTAF F-15Cs shoot 

down three Iraqi MiG-23s at approximately 2601302. USMARCENT air 

forces experienced positive results using JSTARS to identify Iraqi logistics 

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sites with moving vehicles and vehicle convoys for immediate air strikes 

in the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force targeting area. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2621152 Jan 91;GWAPs. CSS #30) 

COMUSCENTAF reports that air supremacy is achieved as combat air 

patrols push further into Iraq. Twenty-one packages (two Proven Force) 

are flown with one package aborting due to tanker availability and one 

diverted from airfield to Scud storage sites and hydroelectric plants. Bridge 

attacks are showing effect, with eight down or significantly damaged. 

Good weather also enabled high sortie rates against the Republican Guards. 

(Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2708002 Jan 91, GWAPS, 

css #7) 

JTF Proven Force launches two strike packages (95 sorties) against 

targets in northern Iraq. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 

2707032 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

One hundred and one C-130 sorties are flown in the last 24 hours into 

Rafha Air Base, bringing the total sorties thus far utilized in moving the 

lOlst Airborne Division there to 462. The last sortie in the movement 

lands at 2603002 (Msgs (S), COMUSARCENT MAlN to AIG 11743, subj: 

Sitreps, 2603002 and 2703002 Jan 91, GWAPS, NA- 523) 

F-1 1 1Fs from Taif fly a special attack mission against the Al Ahmadi 

refinery and oiling bouy to stop the flow of oil into the Gulf. (CUDO TACC 

Current Ops hg (S), GWAPS, NA-215) 

Two F-111 s are scrambled to attack a Kuwaiti Army post following a 

report from the Kuwaiti resistance that a meeting'of Iraqi Army VIPs was 

being held in a residence there - five limos were noted parked in front of 

the residence and were destroyed in the attack. (CUD0 TACC Current Ops 

kg (S), GWAPS, NA-215) 

Other Activities: Poor weather prevents AFSOCCENT AC-130s from flying 

their missions, but a command MH-53 reconnoitered burning oil platforms, 

while a EC-130 harassed Iraqi radio operations. (Msg (s), AFSOCCENT 

Deployed to COMSOCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 2707312 Jan 91, GWAPS, Css 

#146) 

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27 January 1991 

C+173 D+11 

Intelligence: The fifiy-eight Iraqi aircraft so far observed flying into Iran 

now include a number of Mirage F-1 s capable of firing the Exocet antiship 

missile. While Iraq’s command, control and communications (C3) capabilities in the KTO are only “moderately degraded,” USCINCCENT believes that 

their air defense C3 capabilities are “sorely degraded.” The Iraqi logistic 

effort seems focused on resupplying first- and second-echelon forces. 

Overall, the Iraqis are expected to continue defending in place. (Msg (s), 

USClNCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2721 15Z Jan ’91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Scud War: USCENTAF A-10s continue daytime Scud hunts, while F-15s 

and F-16s maintain nightime ground and air alerts and fly quick reaction 

strikes in response to Scud launches. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, 

subj: Sitrep, 2721 152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Ten packages strike Scud-related targets. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 

9671, subj: Sitrep, 2808002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Logistics: USCENTAF requests assistance in conducting an ongoing investigation aimed at improving bombing accuracy with Ml17 retarded bombs. 

The 1708 Bomb Wing (Provisional) requires 4632 MAU-103 conical fins, 

while 33 Tactical Fighter Wing (Provisional) MC-7 air compressor availability falls below critical level, requiring expeditious shipment of air 

regulator valves. The overall aircraft mission capable rate is 92.9 percent. 

An F-117 that sustained damage to the nose and wing sections engaging 

the web barrier is classified as a Class B mishap. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to 

AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2808002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (2701002 to 2801002): 

USCENTAF- 147 1, USNAVCENT-502, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)- 169, Allied331. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2821152 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #30) 

USCENTAF F-1 11Fs score a direct hit on the manifold controlling the 

(Msg (S), 

flow of oil from the A1 Ahmadi refinery into the Arabian Gulf. 

USNAVCENT aircraft continue attacks on Iraqi naval targets. 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2721 15Z Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

In skys “dominated” by coalition air forces, attacks on Scud facilities 

and airfields continue, with increasing emphasis on the Republican Guards. 

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’henty-two packages (two Proven Force) fly, with one cancelling for target 

weather and another for tanker unavailability. Two packages are added. 

Three packages and additional sorties hit bridges, while four packages, 

seven B-52 cells and hundreds of other sorties attack the Republican 

Guards. Four Iraqi aircraft were shot down by USAF F-15s. (Msg (S), 

USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2808002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

JTF Proven Force conducts two strike packages (89 sorties) against 

targets in northern Iraq. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 

2807032 Jan 91, GWAPS, css #46) 

Five SOCCENT helicopters insert VII Corps Long Range Surveillance 

Units into tactical sectors. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

2721 15Z Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

KC-10s fly air refueling missions into Iraq (up to 30 degrees North 

latitude) in support of combat air patrol aircraft over Iraq. (CUD0 TACC 

Current Ops Log (s), GWAPS, NA-215) 

The USMC cancels their night mission to Baghdad for fear that they will 

run out of bombs and wouldn’t be able to support ground action, even 

though USCENTAF had offered them all the bombs they would need. (CUD0 

TACC CUtlWlt OpS Log (S), GWAPS, NA-215) 

28 January 1991 

C+174 D+12 

Background Events: US forces apparently succeed in cutting off Iraq’s 

release of crude oil into the Gulf. (New Yark Times, 29 January, p All) 

Intelligence: Iraq continues to maintain a limited air defense postutxi and to 

deploy its ground forces in static defense. USCENTCOM observed nineteen 

more Iraqi fighters flying into Iran, bringing the total to eighty. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2821152 Jan 91, GWAPS, css #30) 

Scud War: Four Patriot SAMS are fired to destroy a Scud launched at 

Riyadh, while another Scud is allowed to impact in an unpopulated area of 

Israel. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2921152 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Air Order of Battle: Assessing that his psychological operations flights are 

going well, UCOMAFSOCCENT realigns his forces to support the ground 

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campaign, by moving four MH-6oGs back to King Fahd today, and five 

MH-53s and two HC-130~ back there on 1 February. (Msg (s), AFSOCCENT 

Deployed to COMSOCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 2906552 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #I&) 

Ground Order of Battle: USARCENT announces that “The 1st Armored 

Division became the first combat ready division in the VII Corps.” The 

other major VII Corps units also are nearing fully-deployed and ready 

status. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2821 15Z Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Planning: COMU~CENTAF assesses that the “air campaign remains on 

track.” (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2808002 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #7) 

COMCENTAF’S priorities are: 1. Defend from air/Scud attack; 2. Kill 

Republican Guard; 3. Continue strategic campaign; 4. Kill artillery, armor, 

stocks, command posts in KTO. (Caw TACC Current Ops Log (s), GWAPS, 

NA-215) 

AFSOCCENT (deployed) briefs USCINCCENT on the BLU-82, fuel-air 

bomb, and anticipates a requirement for eight. (Msg (S), AFSOCCENT 

Deployed to COMSOCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 2906552 Jan 91, GWAPS, Css 

#I 46) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (2801002 to 290100Z): 

USCENTAF- 1 670, USNAVCENT-300, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-223, Allied430. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2921 15Z Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Three F-15 barrier patrols are established along the Iraqi-Iranian border, 

resulting in the shoot down of an Iraqi F-1 or MiG-23. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2821 15z Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

USNAVCENT aircraft conduct several strikes against naval targets in the 

northern Gulf. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2921 15Z 

Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

COMUSCENTAF reports thirty-eight packages (two Proven Force) flown. 

Ten (seven included B-52s), two additional B-52 strikes, and hundreds of 

separate ground-attack sorties pound the Adnan Republican Guard division 

around the clock. Seven packages struck petroleum targets, and three 

packages augmented by F-117s hit bridges to cut off supplies to the KTO. 

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Proven Force F-15s shot down a suspected Flogger. One USMARCENT AV8 is shot down over Kuwait with the pilot listed as missing. (Msg (S), 

USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2908002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

JTF Proven Force conducts two strike packages (88 sorties) against 

targets in northern Iraq. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 

2907032 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #I&) 

Other Activities: Combined MC- and Ec-130 psyop campaign flights 

were assessed as having gone well. (Msg (S), AFSOCCENT Deployed to 

COMSOCCENT, subj: Sitrep 2906552 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #146) 

07472 - MARCENT rescue coordination center reports a AV-8B missing 

over its target area 28 miles SSE of Kuwait City. The wingman reports no 

ejection, no emergency beacon, and no ground impact observed. Navy and 

Marine aircraft search the area with negative results. (Msg (s), 

USCENTAF/JRCC to COMUSARCENT MAIN, subj: Sitrep, 2814002 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #24) 

A-10s and F-4Gs attack an SA-3 site NW of Ali Al Salem AB - 

signaling “the birth of the ’wart weasel’.’’ (C~/DO TACC Current Ops Log 

(S), GWAPS, NA-215) 

29 January 1991 

C+175 D+13 

Background Events: Baghdad reports that an allied pilot, apparently 

detained as a “human shield”, is killed in an allied bombing raid. (New 

York Times, 30 January, p A8) 

Intelligence: USCINCCENT reports that, in their efforts to preserve their air 

forces, the Iraqis have now flown 82 aircraft to Iran, and they are removing 

aircraft from hardened shelters and dispersing them to other points on their 

airfields, in some cases in close proximity to buildings housing civilians. 

He further expects Iraqi forces in Kuwait and southern Iraq to remain 

largely immobile, and that Saddam Hussein will employ chemical weapons, 

if he believes those forces are being rendered combat ineffective. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2921 15z Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30). 

Loghtics: The USCENTAF overall aircraft mission capable rate is 93.3 

percent. COMUSCENTAF requests delivery of 100 AGM-65G missiles to 

King Fahd Airport, not later than C+189, and expeditious shipping of 600 

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GBU-I0 bombs and fuzes to Taif Air Base. He is also seeking an expeditious resolution of an F-16 wing flutter problem. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to 

AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 3008002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (2801002 to 2901002): 

USCENTAF- 1 670, USNAVCENT-300, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-223, Allied430. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 3021 152 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Benefiting from good weather, Coalition air forces fly 28 strike packages (two Proven Force), with four packages containing B-52s. Seventeen 

packages and seven B-52 cells, and hundreds of individual sorties hit 

Republican Guards and related targets. Joint STARS aircraft provided 

targetting guidance for F-15Es. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG %71, subj: 

Sitrep, 3008002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

JTF Proven Force conducts 2 strike packages (97 sorties) against targets 

in northem Iraq, though poor weather prevented the first package (58 

aircraft) from attacking facilities at the airfields at Mosul and Qayyarrah 

due to weather over the target. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: 

Sitrep, 3007032 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

AFSOCCENT reports that one Of its AC-130s finally “got to shoot” 

during the night. (Msg (S), AFSOCCENT Deployed to COMSOCCENT, subj: 

Sitrep, 3007552 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #la) 

Other Activities: Exercise SEA SOLDIER IV begins to wind down, after 

over 6,500 marines are put ashore in Oman. Volant Solo psychological 

operations precede B-52 strikes against the Iraqi 20th Infantry Division 

with “personalized” leaflets warning division personnel of the coming 

strikes and advising them that, “If you want to live, leave now. Do not 

allow anyone to stop you. Save yourself by fleeing south. If you choose 

to stay, you choose death.” (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

2921 15Z Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

30 January 1991 

C+176 D+14 

Intelligence: USCINCCENT reassesses the Iraqi ground order of battle in the 

KTO as twenty-three committed, nine reinforcing, and eight theater-reserve 

divisions, though the actual strength or composition of those forces remained unchanged. Between late evening 29 January and the early mom185 
ing of 30 January, the Iraqis launch at least four separate batallion-size 

attacks along the eastern Saudi-Kuwait border, including one that penetrated to Al Kafji. Tactical air strikes were important to containing or reducing all of the Iraqi attacks. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

3021 152 Jan 91, GwAPS, CSS #30) 

Logistics: The overall aircraft mission capable rate is 93.4 percent. (Msg 

(S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 3108002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

Due to forecast future requirements for CBU-87, USCENTAF recommends maximizing use of MK-20s on armored targets, CBU-52/58 on soft 

targets, and MK-82s on bunkered targets. No substitute is allowed for 

CBU-89. (Msg (s), TAWDCO to All WWS, subj: Conservation of CBU-87, 

3005492 Jan 91, CC!lDO TACC Current Ops hg (S), GWAPS, NA-215) 

Planning: COMCENTAF issues a directive that no bridges on the Kuwait 

City to Tri-border road are to be struck without Army coordination. (Cam 

TACC Current Ops Log (S), GWAPS, NA-215) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (3001002 to 3101002): 

USCENTAF-1421. USNAVCENT-273, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-262, Allied401. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG %, subj: Sitrep, 3121152 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #30) 

As USNAVCENT aircraft continue strikes against Iraqi naval targets, 

USCINCCENT claims that “coalition air forces continued to dominate the 

skies over Iraq.” (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 3021 15Z 

Jan 91, GWAPS, css #30) 

COMUSCENTAF reports that twenty-eight packages are flown under clear 

skies, with nineteen packages and five B-52 strikes concentrating on the 

Republican Guard. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 3108002 

Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

’ 

JTF Proven Force conducts two strike packages (93 sorties) against 

targets in northern Iraq. Poor weather prevented the first mission (50 

aircraft) from attacking Kirkuk and Qayyarrah West airfields. (Msg (s), 

USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 3107032 Jan 91, GwAPS, CSS #46) 

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31 January 1991 

C+177 D+15 

Intelligence: USCINCCENT reports that “the Iraqi national command and 

control structure has been disrupted but is still functional.” But, he also 

reports that Iraq is conducting a “nonexistent counterair campaign” and that 

elimination of its radar platoons would finish the most capable remnant of 

the Iraqi early warning radar system. Pressure from air attacks is such that 

Iraqi vehicles cany “diesel jugs,” which are ignited to deceive attacking 

coalition pilots into believing that the vehicles a& already burning. (Msg 

(S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: sitrep, 31 21 15Z Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

Indeed, USCENTCOM observes no airborne Iraqi aircraft through the 

entire day. (Msg (S), USClNCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 01 21 15Z Feb 

91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Ground Order of Battle: Final combat elements of the British 1st Armored Division arrive in forward tactical assembly areas. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0121152 Feb 91, GWAPS, Css #29) 

Logistics: COMUSCENTAF reports that lo BLU-82 fuel air bombs are being 

prepared for shipment to the AOR, and he requests accelerated delivery of 

772 BLU-109 and 3000 CBU-87 bombs. The overall aircraft mission 

capable rate is 91.9 percent. Three A-10s and an OA-10 that received 

battle damage are assessed as repairable. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 967 1, 

subj: Sitrep, 01 08OOZ Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

MAC pallet recovery teams in the AOR begin cokcting pallets, nets, 

straps, chains, devices and pallet couplers. (Msg (S), MACCAT to 

USTRANSCOM, subj: Sitrep, 0219462 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #lOS) 

Planning: CJTF Proven Force priorities for conducting offensive air operations for the next 24 hours are air superiority and neutralization of airfields 

and communications. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 

0107032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

COMUSCENTAF assesses that, although hampered by the weather, the air 

campaign remains on track. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 

3108002 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #7) 

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Guidance from USCINCCENT: do not target TLAMs except as appropriate 

on a case by case basis, and you can begin Phase 111 - shaping the battlefield. (CC/Do TACC Current Ops Log (S), GWAPS, NA-215) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (3101002 to 0101002): 

USCENTAF- 1 520, USNAVCENT-449, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-%’, Allied403. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0121152 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #29) 

COMUSCENTAF reports thirty-three packages (two Proven Force) flown, 

with seventeen packages striking the Republican Guard and concentrating 

on the Hammurabi division. Five non-packaged B-52 strikes also hit RGrelated targets, while two packages and one B-52 strike are diverted from 

RG targets to support the Coalition ground forces in the battles along the 

eastern Saudi-Kuwaiti border (Khafji). An AC-130 is shot down. (Msg 

(S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 0108002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

JTF Proven Force conducts 2 strike packages (102 sorties) against 

targets in northern Iraq. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 

01 07032 Feb 91, GWAPS, Css #46) 

Other Activities: Following a B-52 strike on the 30th, leaflets are dropped 

again on the Iraqi 20th Infantry Division, this time stating, “We told you 

that you were to be bombed and you were. We are telling you again that 

you will be bombed tomorrow, leave now/flee south or die.” (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: sitrep, 3121152 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #30) 

JTF Proven Force psychological operations consists of eleven hours of 

radio broadcast and one million leaflets printed encouraging Iraqi defection 

and support for downed coalition aircrews. (Msg (S), USCINCEUk to AIG 

7824, subj: Sitrep, 0107032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

The USCENTAF Joint Rescue Coordination Center reports that an AC130H (Spirit 03), located 14 nautical miles north of Ras AI Khafji, Saudi 

Arabia, issued a MAYDAY call at 04202. A search by USNAVCENT 

aircraft and vessels fails to provide any significant information on the 

missing aircraft. There was no emergency beacon or further contact with 

the aircraft. (Msg (S), USCENTAF/JRCC to COMUSARCENT MAIN, subj: Sitrep, 

0314002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #24) 

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1 February 1991 

C+178 D+16 

Background Events: France agrees to allow American B-52s based in 

Britain to enter its airspace for raids against Iraq, and to refuel at a French 

military base enroute. (New Yo& ?imes, 2 February, p 6) 

Intelligence: According to USCINCCENT, “Iraq continues a nonexistent air 

campaign against coalition air strikes in the Kuwait theater of operations 

(KTO) and over central Iraq.” On the ground, air attacks held almost all of 

the 40 Iraqi divisions in the KTO in their defensive positions, with limited 

movement and resupply operations occurring only at night. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0121152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Air Order of Battle: All 20 Patriot and 24 ARCENT Hawk SAM fire units 

in the theater are operational. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 0121152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

The SECDEF directs the deployment of six RF-4C reconnaissance 

aircraft to JTF Proven Force. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: 

Sitrep, 0207032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

Logistics: As the 18th Airborne Corps positions its units for offensive 

operations, it establishes a “field landing strip” at Logbase Charlie, planning to move 80 pallets of sustainment cargo per day there from Dhahran 

by C-130 airlift. [A C-130 can cany five pallets on its cargo deck and one 

partially-loaded pallet on the ramp portion of its rear ramp-and-door system, ed.] (Msg (S), COMUSARCENT MAIN to AIG 11743, subj: Sitrep, 

0103002 Feb 91, GWAPS, NA- 523) 

The USCENTAF overall mission capable rate is 92.1 percent. With the 

command’s F-16s experiencing high failure rates with 13th stage engine 

bleed air valves, COMUSCENTAF requests expedited shipment of 11 valves 

to the AOR. Four more A-10s received battle damage and are evaluated as 

being repairable. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 0208002 

Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

As of OlOOOlZ February, MAC airlift forces have moved 3,686 noncombattant evacuees; offloaded 10,578 missions in the AOR, Turkey, and 

Israel; completed a total of 12,322 missions; moved 436,954 passengers 

and 421,194 tons of cargo; and aeromedically evacuated 676 litter and 

1,787 ambulatory patients in theater, 1,390 and 2,462, respectively, to 

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Europe, and 267 litter and 642 ambulatory Desert Shield Storm patients 

from Europe to the CONUS. (Msg (S), MACCAT to USTRANSCOM, subj: 

Sitrep, 31 Jan 91, GWAPS, CSS #105) 

As of 0103oM. February, SAC B-52s have flown 457 strike sorties and 

SAC tankers have flown 3,699 sorties in support of Desert Storm. Since 2 

August 91, SAC reconnaissance aircraft have flown 788 sorties (394 RC135, 217 U-2, 177 TR-1). The current daily sortie rate for the B-52s 

exceeds the highest previously planned wartime rates. (Msg (9, CINCSAC 

to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 0104002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #82) 

Planning: CJTF Proven Force’s priorities for conducting offensive air 

operations for the next 24 hours is to maintain air supremacy and deny 

Iraqi use of airfields and communications facilities. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR 

to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 0207032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

The British government will allow the conduct of B-52 operations from 

RAF Fairford. (Msg (S), CINCSAC to JCS, subj: Sitrep, Olo400Z Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #82) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (0101002 to 020100Z): 

USCENTAF-I 522, USNAVCENT-447, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-238, Allied398. USCINCCENT further reports that USNAVCENT aircraft continue their 

strikes against Iraqi naval targets. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 0221 15Z Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

The coalition continues to dominate the air over Iraq and to hammer 

Republican Guard units. Forty packages (two Proven Force) and eighth B52 strikes are flown, including twenty-four packages and hundreds of 

additional sorties against the Republican Guard and related targets. The 

use of J-STARS for targeting night missions continues and additional targets 

consist of airfields, Scud sites, command and control nodes, naval bases, 

CW bunkers and research facilities, power transfers, and bridges. (Msg (S), 

USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 020800Z Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

The US VII Corps fired an ATACMs missile at an Iraqi SA-6 SAM site. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 01 21 15Z Feb 91, GWAPS, 

css #29) 

JTF Proven Force conducts two strike packages (91 sorties) against 

targets in northern Iraq, one of which was a nuclear facility. (Msg (s), 

190 
USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 0207032 Feb 91, GWAPS, css #46) 

An MC-I30 flew a successful leafiet drop, while two AC-130 missions 

resulted in one air abort due to post refueling fumes and the other needed to 

fly over the range to correct fire control problems. (Msg (S), AFSOCCENT 

Deployed to COMSOCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 0206002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #145) 

Other Activities: JTF Proven Force psychological operations consist of 8 

hours of radio broadcasts and a new print run of leaflets comparing/ contrasting subsistence support between Iraqi and coalition forces. A leaflet 

drop is planned for 3-5 February. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: 

Sitrep, 0207032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

USCINCCENT informs MARCENT that he intends to focus on the battlefield preparation phase and reiterates that they “ . . . must continue to 

utilize the JFACC concept to integrate all available air assets . . . ” To 

facilitate battlefield preparation, COMUSCENTAF is to transfer 1,400 GBU-12 

components, 1 ,OOO MK-82s, and 200 HARM missiles to the Marines. (Msg 

(s), USCINCCENT to CG I MEFMAIN, subj: Marine Aviation, 01 13302 Feb 91, 

CUD0 TACC Current Ops Log (S), GWAPS, NA-215) 

USCENTAF air campaign planners develop a concept for having F-1 1 1 Fs 

use GBu-12~ to pinpoint attack fixed armor, vehicle, artillery, etc. (CUDO 

TACC Current Ops Log (S), GWAPS, NA-215) 

The Saudis announce that their F-15s will commence ground attack 

missions. (TACC Historian Transcripts (S), p 46, GWAPS, NA-200) 

2 February 1991 

C+ 179 D+17 

Intelligence: Except for two helicopters detected in south-central Iraq, 

USCENTCOM noted no Iraqi Air Force operations. Further, USCINCCENT 

believes that Iraq’s command, control, communications and intelligence 

infrastructure has been substantially disrupted, while the country’s strategic 

SAMS were “rendered ineffective,” mainly from destruction of sector operating centers. He also expected further Iraqi probing and reconnoitering 

activity to identify the coalition main effort and induce an early commitment of coalition ground forces (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 0221 15Z Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

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Scud War: USCINCCENT reports that “F-lSEs, F-16Cs and Navy A-6Es 

continue to show excellent results from nightly Scud CAP [combat air 

patrol, ed.] missions. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

0221 152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

no Scuds, fired at Israel at 0218422 and 0223332, are allowed to 

impact in unpopulated areas east of Tel Aviv. lbo Patriot SAMs destroy 

another Scud, fired at Riyadh at 0221412, though the warhead impacts in 

a rural area and causes “minor casualties and property damage.” (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0321 152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

The SECDEF directs the deployment of eight B-52s to RAF Fairford, UK 

for Support of l”Xt Storm requirements. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 

7824, subj: Sitrep, 0307032 Feb 91, GWAPS, css #46) 

Logistics: The overall aircraft mission capable rate is 92.4 percent. (Msg 

(S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 0308002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

Planning: CJTF Proven Force’s priorities for conducting offensive air 

operations, during the next 24 hours, remain on air supremacy and denying 

Iraqi use of airfields and communications facilities. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR 

to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 0307032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

COMUSCENTAF anticipates problems with weather over Iraq and the KTO 

over the next couple of days. His emphasis will remain on battlefield 

preparation, with focus on hitting the Republican Guard. (Msg (s), 

USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 0208002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

COMUSCENTAF asks intel to start looking at the Scud €3 threat to the 

forward areas, MARCENT, NAC, 18th AB Corps, VII Corps, and KKMC 

airfield. (CUD0 TACC Current ops Log (S), GWAPS, NA-215) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (02010OZ to 030100Z): 

USCENTAF- 1492, USNAVCENT-398, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-263, Allied411. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0321152 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #29) 

USCINCCENT reports that real-time targetting information from ABCCC 

and JSTARS aircraft allow coalition aircraft the flexibility to strike forming 

Iraqi troop concentrations and convoys before they can mass for any potential offensive operation. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

0221 15Z Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

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USCINCCENT reports that strategic targets ~IE still being struck from the 

air, but at a lesser rate. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AlG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

0321 15Z Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Forty-six packages (three Proven Force), seven B-52 strikes, and hundreds of ground attack sorties are flown in the KTO, with twenty-six packages and six B-52 strikes concentrated on the Republican Guard. Other 

targets include bridges and strategic targets. Proven Force F-15s claim a 

probable kill on an aircraft in the traffic pattern at Qayyarah West. Three 

coalition aircraft were lost, an A-10 and Navy A-6E in Kuwait, and a B-52 

15 NM NW of Diego Garcia on return from a combat mission but with no 

reported battle damage. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 

0308002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

JTF Proven Force conducts 3 strike packages (109 sorties) against 

targets in northern Iraq. At Tuz Khurmatu, F-16s reported direct hits on 

dispersed fighter aircraft and an F-4G scored a direct IR Maverick hit on 

a parked IL-76 Candid. At Qayyarah West, F-16s reported direct hits on 

dispersed aircraft and POL storage areas. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, 

subj: Sitrep, 0307032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

Other Activities: Exercise SEA SOLDIER IV ends. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT 

to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0221 152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSs #29) 

Ten C-130 sorties move advanced elements of the 82nd Airborne 

Division’s 3rd Brigade to Rafha Air Base. (Msg (S), COMUSARCENT MAIN 

to AIG 11743, subj: Sitrep, 0303002 Feb 91, GWAPS, NA- 523) 

The USCENTAF Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC) reports the 

following incidents: 08472, AWACS reports an A-6 downed by a SAM over 

the east end of Faylaka Island, with the crew missing; 09262, AWACS 

reports an A-10 down 30 nautical miles southwest of Kuwait City, with no 

indication that the pilot escaped; 22002, a B-52 crashes 15 nautical miles 

north of Diego Garcia and three survivors are rescued; 23342, The 

USMARCENT TACC reports a AH-1J missing during a medevac mission 51 

miles west of Ras Al Khafji, Saudi Arabia, with the dead pilot recovered 

by a USMARCENT ground force. (Msg (S), USCENTAF/JRCC to 

COMUSARCENT MAIN, subj: Sitrep, 0314002 Feb 91, GWAPS, css #24) 

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3 February 1991 

C+180 D+18 

Intelligence: As in the Khafji action, USCENTCOM analyst expect future 

Iraqi incursions or large-scale attacks to involve Iraqi vehicles moving in 

small groups, designed to deceive intelligence gathering, until launching 

their actual attacks. USCINCCENT also reports that, while Iraqi leadership 

is still in control, “their flexibility in controlling military operations has 

probably been significantly disrupted.” Iraqi ground forces continue their 

defense in depth with elements of forty divisions: twenty-four committed, 

eight reinforcing, and eight theater reserve. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 

904, subj: Sitrep, 0321 15Z Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Scud War: USCENTAF F-15Es report destruction of three Scuds and two 

mobile erector-launchers. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

0421152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Air Order of Battle: The SECDEF authorizes the deployment of twelve 

additional B-52s to Moron AB, Spain, to support Desert Storm requirements, while six RF-4Cs join JTF Proven Force at Incirlik. (Msg (s), 

USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 0407032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

Logistics: Faced by continued shortages in chemical defense overgarments, USARCENT plans to airlift 133,386 sets from USPACOM by 9 

February, while another 502,312 will come later by sealift. (Msg (S), 

COMUSARCENT MAIN to AIG 11743, subj: Sitrep, 0303002 Feb 91, GWAPS, 

NA-523) 

The overall aircraft mission capable rate is 92.7 percent. (Msg (s), 

USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 04OZ Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

The first two BLU-82, fuel-air bombs arrive in the AOR at King Faud 

Airport. (Msg (S), AFSOCCENT Deployed to COMSOCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 

0407052 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #145) 

Planning: CJTF Proven Force’s priorities for conducting offensive air 

operations for the next 24 hours are to maintain air supremacy and reduce 

Iraqi Scud missile and chemical warfare capabilities. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR 

to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 0407032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

194 
The Spanish government approves the deployment of twelve additional 

B-52Gs at Moron Air Base. (Msg (S), ClNCSAC to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 

0404002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #82) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (0301002 to 0401002): 

USCENTAF-1689, USNAVCENT-379, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-301, Allied407. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0421152 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #29) 

COMUSCENTAF reports that, as the size of the average strike package 

begins to decrease, while the sortie count remains essentially constant, the 

actual number of packages flown begins to increase. Thus sixty-three 

packages (three Proven Force) are flown, including thirty-nine against 

Republican Guard related targets, five against airfields, and five against 

bridges and CW, Scud, and naval facilities. Night attack aircraft continue 

to work with JSTARS with “notable success.’’ Hundreds of additional sorties 

are flown against Iraqi army targets. (Msg (s), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, 

subj: Sitrep, 0408002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

JTF Proven Force conducts three strike packages (101 sorties) against 

targets in northern Iraq. Strikes against the A1 Mawsil transformer station 

are aborted due to weather. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: 

Sitrep, 0407032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

Other Activities: Poor weather at Rafia grounds all 70 C-130 sorties 

planned in support of the 82nd Airborne Division’s 3rd Brigade’s movement. (Msg (S), COMUSARCENT MAIN to AIG 11 743, subj: Sitrep, 040300z 

Feb 91, GWAPS, NA-523) 

Elusive Force, in Turkey, receives 300 leaflet bombs in support of its 

psychological operations. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 

0407032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

After a UH-1 crashes 20 miles west of Ras A1 Mishab, at 15242, the 

wingman secures the site for recovery of the 4 dead crewmen. (Msg (s), 

USCENTAF/JRCC toCOMUSARCENT MAIN, subj: Sitrep, 0414002 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #24) 

195 
4 February 1991 

C+181 D+19 

Intelligence: Reporting that ‘‘Iraqi naval and air forces pose no challenge 

to coalition operations,” and that coalition air strikes have forced the Iraqis 

to bury their tanks under sand and sandbags for protection, and to drain 

their long-range external fuel tanks, USCINCCENT concludes that “more and 

more of Iraq’s offensive mobility is being lost on a daily basis.” Also 

noting that he expected the Iraqis to increase their efforts to locate the 

coalition’s main effort and major logistical sites, USCINCCENT estimates 

that, “if the Iraqi General Headquarters can mount an offensive operation 

in the west, the attack will take place within the next week while moonlight 

is still available.” (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0421 15Z 

Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Air Order of Battle: All 24 USCENTCOM Hawk SAM units (61 launchers) 

and 19 of ARCENT’S Patriot SAM units (124 launchers) are operational. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AlG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0421 15Z Feb 91, GWAPS, 

css #29) 

Logistics: USCINCSAC requests continued support from Spanish Air Force 

C-130s for SAC intra-Spain airlift movements. (Msg (s), CINCSAC to JCS, 

subj: Sitrep, 050400Z Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #82) 

The overall aircraft mission capable rate is 93.1 percent. 

COMUSCENTAF requests priority airlift for 10,000 MK-339 fuzes and ADU449 adapters to Jeddah New to ensure immediate combat employment 

capability of approximately 20,000 CBUs arriving by sea. (Msg (s), 

USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 0508002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

Planning: COMUSCENTAF assesses that the air campaign is progressing 

well and on schedule with weather over Iraq and the KTO clearing out 

today. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 0408002 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #6) 

Canadian CF-18s are cleared to fly offensive air-to-ground sorties. 

(CUD0 TACC Current ops Log (S), GWAPS, NA-215) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (040100Z to 050100Z): 

USCENTAF- 1734, USNAVCENT-420, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-266, Allied397. (Msg (s), uSCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0521152 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #29) 

196 
Forty-five packages are flown. ”benty-five packages and six B-52 

strikes and hundreds of additional ground attack sorties are targeted against 

the Republican Guards. Six other packages hit airfields, while others 

attacked naval targets, logistics sites, ammo dumps, fuel facilities, NBC 

targets, bridges and C3. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 

0508002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

JTF Proven Force conducts two strike packages (73 sorties) against 

targets in northern Iraq. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: sitrep, 

0507032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

USCINCCENT wants a shift in the weight of effort from the southeastern 

to the southwestern border of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia and the tri-border 

area westward. (CUD0 TACC Current ops Log (S), GWAPS, NA-215) 

Aircrews are warned to adhere to safe passage procedures following “two 

serious, near disastrous” incidents. (Msg (S), USCENTAFRACCS to ALL WOCS, 

2602492 Jan 91, CUD0 TACC Current Ops hg (S), GWAPS, NA-215) 

Two Army ATACMS are fired at a SA-2 site. (TACC Historian Transcripts (S), p 56, GWAPS, NA-200) 

5 February 1991 

C+182 D+20 

Background Events: Iraq announces the suspension of all fuel sales, 

bringing further deprivation to the wintry land where food, water, electricity 

and gasoline are all in short supply due to allied bombing. (New York 

Times, 6 February, p A1 1) 

Intelligence: USCINCCENT reports that Iraqi forces continue to dig in and 

use deceptive measures in an effort to blunt the impact of coalition air 

attacks. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0521152 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #29) 

JTF Proven Force aircrews note a significant increase in Iraqi antiaircraft artillery fire. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 

0607032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

Air Order of Battle: Four AC-130s arrive at King Fahd Air Base. (Msg 

(S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 0608002 Feb 91, GWAPS, Css #6) 

197 
Logistics: King Khalid Military City is now the primary aerial port of 

debarkation for USARCENT sustainment airlift. COMUSARCENT anticipates 

that the airfield’s capacity and its relative nearness to his units will help 

reduce the over 4,000-ton backlog of cargo awaiting air shipment to the 

AOR. (Msg (S), COMUSARCENT MAIN to AIG 11743, subj: sitrep, 0503002 

Feb 91, GWAPS, NA-523) 

USCENTAF’S overall aircraft mission capable rate is 92.4 percent. 

COMUSCENTAF’S notes that engines and aircraft are accumulating time faster 

than normal, resulting in shorter lead time on requisitions for time change 

items. His top airlift priority is 400 CBU-87s and 200 Mk-20s each day 

starting on C+187 and continuing until sealift can meet their revised 60 day 

quantities (37,000 CBU-87 and 19,550 Mk-20). One A-I0 received battle 

damage in the left wing and engine nacelle area and is being assessed for 

repair. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep. 0608002 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #6) 

Planning: CJTF Proven Force’s priorities for offensive air operations 

during the next 24 hours are maintaining air supremacy and concurrently 

reducing Iraqi NBC capabilities, destroying munitions supplies, and neutralizing selected segments of the power grid. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 

7824, subj: Sitrep, 0607032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (050100Z to 0601002): 

(Msg (s), uSCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0621 15Z Feb 91, GWAPS, 

css #29) 

USCENTAF- 1729, USNAVCENT-231, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-234, AIlied-472. 

Contributing to the suppression of enemy air defenses, the 

uss Missouri destroys 2 Iraqi radar sites with 16-inch gun fire. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitreps, 0521152 Feb 91 and 062115, 

GWAPS, CSS #29) 

USCINCCENT reports that F-16s are being used as “fast FACS” to improve battlefield preparation mission effectiveness, and the F-15 border 

combat air patrol is reestablished after six Iraqi aircraft flee to Iran. (Msg 

(S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0521152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS 

#29) 

Fifty-two packages (three Proven Force) and six B-52 strikes are flown, 

including thirty-three packages against Republican Guard related targets, 

and others against airfield, bridge, CW, petroleum, power plant, naval base, 

I98 
and C3 brgets. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 0608002 

Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

JTF Proven Force RF-4C (Cmk Storm) missions gather good imagery 

of Iraqi aircraft dispersed in residential areas adjacent to Kirkuk and K-1 

airfields. (Msg, (S) JTF Proven Force to USCINCEUR, subj: Sitrep, 0522032 

Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #45). 

JTF Proven Force conducts 3 strike packages (130 sorties) against 

targets in northern Iraq. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 

0607032 Feb 91, GwAPS, cSS #46) 

Other Activities: With over 50 percent of the planned 230 C-130 sorties 

allocated to moving the 82nd Airborne Division’s 3rd Brigade now completed, COMUSARCENT expects to close the movement on 6 Feb. (Msg (S), 

COMUSARCENT MAIN to AIG 11 743, subj: Sitrep, 0503002 Feb 91, GWAPS, 

NA-523) 

USNAVCENT reports no contact with the pilot of an F-18, reported 

overdue, at 19002, 25 nautical miles southeast of Faylakah Island. (Msg 

(S), USCENTAFhRCC to COMUSARCENT MAIN, subj: Sitrep, 0614002 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #24) 

6 February 1991 

C+183 D+21 

Intelligence: USCINCCENT estimates that 1 18 Iraqi aircraft have fled to Iran, 

and he reports that, the Iraqi reconstitution effort had “not [been] able to 

duplicate an air defense network similar to the system that existed prior to 

the start of the coalition air offensive.’’ He also saw, in prisoner of war 

reports of Iraqi soldiers having to buy food from Kuwaiti vendors, evidence 

that Iraq could not supply its forward troops with basic necessities. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0621 15Z Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Scud War: F-15E “Scud Busters” claim kills on four Scuds and mobile 

erector launchers. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0621 15Z 

Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Ground Order of Battle: With the closure of the 3rd Armored Division, 

all major USCENTCOM ground combat units are in theater, except for a 

brigade of artillery each for the VII and XVIII corps. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0621 15Z Feb 91, GWAPS, css #29) 

199 
The USCENTAF overall aircrstft mission capable rate is 91.3 percent. 

COMUSCENTAF directs the substitution of AGM-88 HARMS by AGM-65/D 

missiles in the airlift flow. He also identifies a requirement for 12 MHU110 trailers at King Fahd and 6 at King Khalid Military City to facilitate 

the handling of MK-82 bombs. A battle-damaged A-10 received a new 

wing, as COMUSCENTAF also quests 4 A-10 attrition filler aircraft by 9 

February. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 0708002 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #6) 

Planning: CJTF Proven Force’s priorities for conducting offensive air 

operations for the next 24 hours are air supremacy and supporting 

uSCENTAF F-111 F PGM attacks against hardened aircraft shelters, chemical 

storage sites, and nuclear research facilities at Qayyarah West, Kirkuk, and 

A1 Mawsil. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 0707032 Feb 

91, GWAPS, CSS #45) 

With 71 B-52Gs and 299 tanker aircraft committed to Desert Storm, 

as of 0610002, USCINCSAC plans to obtain additional tankers for deployment to Greece and France by “degrading” 9 “lines” from the strategic 

nuclear alert force in the CONUS. (Msg (S), CINCSAC to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 

0604002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #82) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (0601002 to 0701002): 

USCENTAF-1537, USNAVCENT-167, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-1 25, Allied445. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0721 15Z Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #29) 

USCINCCENT reports that the USS Missouri destroys another air defense 

radar site at 0601 032. F- 1 1 1 s and F-1 17s carry the brunt of strategic and 

airfield attack missions, while the remaining tactical air forces concentrate 

on battlefield preparation. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

0621152 Feb 91, GwAPS, CSS #29) 

Forty packages are flown, including fifteen packages, three B-52 

strikes, and two MC-130s (dropping 15,000 lb, BLU-82 FAE bombs) 

against the Republican Guard and Iraqi infantry divisions in southern 

Kuwait. Hundreds of additional sorties supplemented the around-the-clock 

destruction of the Republican Guard divisions. Other packages struck 

weapons support facilities, bridges, airfields, navy bases, C3, and SAM sites. 

Coalition aircraft shoot down four Iraqi fixed-wing aircraft and two helicopters (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 070800Z Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #6) 

200 
JTF Proven Force aircraft struck their secondary target of Qayyarah 

West airfield after encountering adverse weather over their primary targets 

(missile facility and SA-3 sites). (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: 

sitrep, 0707032, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

UCOMAFSOCCENT deems the first BLU-82 fuel-air bomb drop a success. 

Indications are that the Iraqis thought the ground invasion had begun and 

turned on all their radars, exposing their locations. (Msg (S), AFSOCCENT 

Deployed to COMSOCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 0707452 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS 

#145) 

The air movement of the 82nd Airborne Division’s 3rd Brigade into 

Rafha is complete. (Msg (S), COMUSARCENT MAIN to AIG 11743, subj: 

Sitrep, 0703002 Feb 91, GWAPS, NA-523) 

Other Activities: To date, JTF Proven Force psychological operations have 

included, 31 3 news items, 162 psyop spots, 52 slogans, and 24 editorials 

aired; 1 ,OOO language assistance cards printed for distribution to aircrews; 

and additional video and audio products under development. (Msg (S), 

USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 0707032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

At 23442, an AWACS reported that a UH-1 medevac helo had crashed 

20 nautical miles east of Rafha. An XVIII Airborne Corps helicopter 

recovered four injured and one dead crewmen. (Msg (S), USCENTAF/JRCC 

to COMUSARCENT MAIN, subj: Sitrep, 0714002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #24) 

An A-10 engages an Iraqi helicopter in flight and destroys it with its 

30 mm gun, claiming the first A-10 air-to-air kill. (CUD0 TACC Current 

Ops Log (S), GWAPS, NA-215) 

7 February 1991 

C+184 D+22 

Background Events: Convinced that the war with Iraq will be over by 

the summer, Pentagon planners abandon all plans to rotate troops out of the 

Middle East while fighting is under way. (Wall Street Journal, February 

8, p 14) 

Intelligence: As Iraqi aircraft continue fleeing to Iran, USCINCCENT raises 

the estimate of Iraqi divisions in the KTO to forty-two (twenty-five committed, nine reinforcing, and eight theater reserve.) In efforts to preserve 

themselves, small Iraqi units reposition on the battlefield, Republican Guard 

20 1 
heavy divisions remain in their prehostility defensive positions, and units 

continue to entrench and camouflage their fighting vehicles. In the first 

reported such case in either Iraq or Kuwait, USCINCCENT also reports that 

USCENTAF A-10s receive fire from 37mm and 57mm anti-aircraft guns sited 

in a residential area of A1 Ahmadi, Kuwait. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 

904, subj: Sitrep, 0721152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Scud War: A Scud launched against Riyadh is destroyed by 2 Patriot 

SAMS, bringing total Scud launches to 29 against Saudi Arabia and 29 

against Israel. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0821152 

Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Air Order of Battle: There are now 21 Patriot SAM units in the theater 

(1 32 launchers), of which 20 are operational. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 

904, subj: Sitreps, 0721 15Z Feb 91 and 0821 15, GWAPS, CsS #29) 

Ground Order of Battle: The XVIII Airborne Corps reports all units 

ready for deep, cross-border operations, while the VII Corps is approaching 

that status quickly. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

0721 152 Feb 91, GWAPS, css #29) 

Logistics: The USCENTAF overall aircraft mission capable rate is 91.7 

percent. COMuSCENTAF notes that delivery dates for vehicles keep slipping 

and reiterates that they are essential to mission accomplishment and need 

to be delivered on time, and he requests that all Defense Logistics Agency 

mission critical parts be shipped as soon as possible via Desert Express. 

(Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 0808002 Feb 91, GWAPS, 

css #6) 

Planning: CJTF Proven Force’s air operations priority for the next 24 

hours is on maintaining air supremacy and on attacking chemical/ biological warfare production and storage facilities, nuclear research/ production 

facilities, CWBW delivery systems, dispersed aircraft, airfields and C3 

nodes. (Msg (9, USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 0807032 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #46) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (0701002 to 0801002): 

USCENTAF-1543, USNAVCENT-405, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-308, Allied434. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0821152 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #29) 

202 
USNAVCENT aircraft continue attacks on remaining Iraqi naval targets. 

In an innovative development, weather problems prompt the diversion of 

forty F-111 sorties to complete strikes against revetted armor. Result: 

destruction of fifty tanks and twelve bunkers. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 

904, subj: Sitrep, 0721 15Z Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Forty-three packages (three Proven Force) were flown, with one aborting in flight due to target weather, and another added to hit Scud sites. 

'lbenty packages, five B-52 strikes, and hundreds of additional sorties 

struck Republican Guard and related logistics and ammo sites. Six packages hit airfields, while others hit bridges, petroleum sites, C3, production 

facilities, and other targets. US F-15s shot down three Iraqi aircraft fleeing 

to Iran and a Proven Force F-15 shot down a helicopter. Entering severe 

wake turbulence during air refueling operations, a KC-135 lost its No. 2 

engine, which struck the No. I engine, causing it to fall off also. The 

aircraft recovered safely [DELETED] and is being assessed for repair. 

(Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 0808002 Feb 91, GWAPS, 

css #6) 

JTF Proven Force conducts three strike packages. The first package 

was cancelled due to an AWACS abort. An F-15 engaged a helicopter 

northwest of Kirkuk with two AIM-7 missiles and the wingman confirmed 

a hit and fireball. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 0807032 

Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

An airlift of French personnel and equipment from Istres, France to 

King Khalid Military City begins with closure estimated for 8 February. 

(Msg (s), USCINCTRANS to AIG 11812, subj: Sitrep, 0805302 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #70) 

The USMARCENT Tactical Air Control Center reports that an AV-8B 

went down at 13402 and, while the pilot's parachute was observed deployed in good condition and later located on the ground, no further contact was made with the pilot. (Msg (S), USCENTAF/JRCC to COMUSARCENT 

MAIN, subj: Sitrep, 1014002 Feb91, GWAPS, CSS #24) 

USCENTAF identifies a problem with missed air refuehgs resulting in 

dumping of fuel and tankers flying missions that aren't required and resulting in inability to use the tankers for earlier or later add-on missions. (Msg 

(S), TACUDO to ALL wocs, subj: Missed Refueling, 0706562 Feb 91, CUD0 

TACC Current OpS hg (S), GWAPS, NA-215) 

203 
8 February 1991 

C+lS D+23 

Background Events: In Saudi Arabia, Secretary of Defense Cheney tells 

American pilots and ground crews in Dhahran that they are part of the 

most successful air campaign in history, but that ground and amphibious 

assaults would be needed to flush out Saddam Hussein’s dug in troops and 

expose them to more bombardment. (New York Times, 9 February, p 1) 

Leaders: The Secretary of Defense and the CTCS arrive at Riyadh, where 

the SECDEF has an impromptu meeting with Saudi Prince &U”. (Contingency Historical Report, 4409th Osw, Riyadh Air Base Master Chronology, 

10 Jan 91, IRIS 00887752/K-WG-4409-SU-RE; Memo (u), 4409 osw(P), 

subj: 4409 OSW Issues, 10 Feb 91, IRIS 00887752/K-WG-44os-SU-lW) 

Intelligence: uSCINCCENT reports that neither the Iraqi Air Force nor the 

Navy can conduct offensive operations. Iraqi aircraft remain openly dispersed around their airfields, though the lack of radar returns indicate that 

some are decoys. USCINCCENT also believes that eight of twelve Iraqi SA-6 

SAM batteries previously identified in the KTO have been withdrawn to 

protect high value targets or lines of communications from coalition air 

attack. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0821152 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #29) 

In an indirect assessment of the effects of the air campaign, 

COMUSARCENT acknowledges that the destruction of Iraqi transportation and 

command and control systems is “affecting all units in the KTO, though to 

varying degrees,” and that “the attrition of battlefield systems continues to 

hamper [the] Iraqi commander’s ability to conduct [a] coordinated combined arms defense.” But he otherwise asserts that “Baghdad’s ability to 

communicate with the KTO by secure means is only moderately degraded . . . [and] corps commanders retain command and control.” (Msg (s), 

COMUSARCENT MAIN to AIG 1 1743, subj: sitrep, 0803002 Feb 91, GWAPS, 

NA-523) 

bgistics: The USCENTAF overall aircraft mission capable rate is 92.2 

percent. COMUSCENTAF identifies a requirement for 52 F-16 main landing 

gear piston assemblies which are overdue a 2Whour time change. A 

second Desert Express aircraft is added to the schedule to decrease the 

parts backlog. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 0908002 Feb 

91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

204 
Planning: UTF Proven Force’s offensive air priorities for the next 24 

hours are air supremacy and striking petroleum refining and processing 

capabilities. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 0907032 Feb 

91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

Judging that the air campaign has done an excellent job of taking out 

strategic targets and, although hampered by weather, of striking Republican 

Guard and other KTO targets, COMUSCENTAF intends to exploit improving 

weather conditions, by continuing the intensive campaign to “significantly 

attrit” the Iraqi forces. He also believes that\ battle damage assessment is 

improving. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 0808002 Feb 

91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (0801002 to 0901002): 

USCENTAF-1547, USNAVCENT-379, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-275, Allied475. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0921152 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #29) 

USARCENT fires an Army Tactical Missile System at an Iraqi SA-6 SAM 

site. Because of their success on 7 February in attacking revetted armor, 

F-1 1 1s began flying dedicated “tank plinking” missions in the KTO. Now 

able to operate safely at lower altitudes, allied aircraft increase their effectiveness against enemy armor. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 0821 152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Of forty packages scheduled, thirty-nine are flown (three Proven Force) 

and one is cancelled due to weather. lbelve packages, nine B-52 strikes 

and non-packaged aircraft strike Republican Guard related targets, while 

other packages hit bridges, airfields, C3, petroleum, and other targets. 

(Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 0908002 Feb 91, GWAPS, 

css #6) 

JTF Proven Force conducts two strike packages against targets in northem Iraq. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 0907032 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #46) 

Other Activities: Since 1 February, [DELETED] Pioneer unmanned aerial 

vehicle missions have located infantry fighting positions and other tactical 

targets for VII Corps. (Msg (S), COMUSARCENT MAIN to AIG 11743, subj: 

Sitrep, 0803002 Feb 91, GWAPS, NA-523) 

205 
Recorded in the “duty log” of the Tactical Air Control Center is the 

comment that USClNCCENT has expressed displeasure with the term “tank 

plinking.” Apparently unimpressed with the need for a dignified term of 

killing such vulnerable targets, other anonymous writers annotate the 

original entry with recommendations for terms like “tank warping”, “tank 

tapping”, and “tank popping.” (CUD0 TACC Current Ops Log (S), GWAPS, 

NA-2 1 5) 

9 February 1991 

C+186 D+24 

Intelligence: The Iraqi Air Force does not fly all day and USCINCCENT 

assesses that, while Iraqi forces in the KTO maintained sufficient combat 

assets to conduct multi-brigade reconnaissance-in-force and limited-objective operations, they lack the intelligence support, air cover and communications to mass for a large-scale offensive. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 

904, subj: Sitrep, 0921 15Z Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Scud War: Three Patriot SAMS are launched at a Scud fired at Tel Aviv. 

(Msg (s), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 0921 15Z Feb 91, GWAPS, 

css #29) 

Air Order of Battle: USCENTAF aircraft in the AOR, by base, as of this 

date are (number is primary authorized aircraft (PAA)): [King Fahd] 132 A10, 12 OA-10, 8 AC-130, 2 EC-130 (VS), 16 C-130, 3 C-130 (JACUCP); 

[Diego Garcia] [DELETED] B-52,12 KC-1 35; [Jeddah New] [DELETED], 

62 KC-135, 13 KC-10; [Moron] 22 B-52; [RAF Fairford] 8 B-52; [TaifJ 64 

F-lllF, 18 EF-111, [DELETED]; [DELETED] 42 F-117; [Dhahran] 48 F15C; [Tabuk] 24 F-15C; [AI Kharj] 24 F-15C, 48 F-l5E, 24 F-l6A, 18 

F/A-l6A, 16 C-130; [Doha] 24 F-16C; [Al Minhad] 72 F-16C; [A1 Dhafra] 

72 F-lC, 7 KC-135; [Shaikh Isa] 48 F-4G, 18 RF-4C; [Riyadh] 11 E-3, 

135L, 46 KC-135; [Bateen] 6 EC-130 (CC), 16 C-130; [Al Ain] 40 C130; [Masirah] 16 C-130, 10 KC-135; [Sharjah] 16 C-130; [Thumrait] 24 

C-130; [Seeb] 15 KC-135, 10 KC-10; [Cairo West] 15 KC-135; [Abu 

Dhabi] 12 KC-135; [Dubai] 12 KC-135. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, 

subj: Sitrep, 100800Z Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

2 E-8, 7 EC-130 (ABCCC), 8 C-21, 10 KC-135, 7 RC-135; [KKIA] 2 ECThe USCENTAF overall aircraft mission capable rate is 91.8 percent. 

Among several pressing requirements, COMUSCENTAF requests 3 EF-I11 

aircraft for deployment to Taif, 6 QRC 80-01 ECM pods from Myrtle Beach 

AFB to King Fahd; accelerated delivery of wing sealant and six engine 

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airframe line rebuild kits to Tabuk; an Air Force member, knowledgeable 

in fuze problems and capable of evaluating and providing an AF position 

on contractor proposals, to accompany the FMU-139 fuze contractor technical representative; immediate shipment of 240 AGM-45 missiles to Shaikh 

Isa by C+196; and shipment of heat transfer fluid for use in AN/ALQ 119- 

15 ECM pod. (Msg (s), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 1008002 Feb 

91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

Planning: CJTF Proven Force’s offensive air priorities for the next 24 

hours are air supremacy and striking research facilities, power stations and 

petroleum production and storage sites to counter regeneration of Iraqi C3, 

electrical power generation and petroleudchemical production capabilities. 

(Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 1007032 Feb 91, GWAPS, 

css #46) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (0901002 to 100100Z): 

USCENTAF-1619, USNAVCENT-393, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-266, Allied455. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1021 15Z Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #29) 

USCINCCENT reports that USNAVCENT aircraft continue their strikes 

against naval targets. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

0921152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Eight of thirty packages and eleven of twelve B-52 strikes hit Republican Guard positions. Seven packages hit bridges in the continuing effort 

to cut off supplies, while four packages hit C3 sites, three packages hit 

petroleum facilities, two hit airfields, and three hit SAM sites and support 

facilities. Other aircraft continued around-the clock attacks on armor and 

artillery. A USMARCENT AV-8B is lost and the pilot missing. (Msg (S), 

USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 100800Z Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

JTF Proven Force conducts three strike packages (1 36 sorties) against 

the Bayji petroleum facility and troop concentrations. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR 

to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 1007032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

10 February 1991 

C+187 D+25 

Background Events: Returning to the United States from Saudi Arabia, 

Secretary Cheney stated that the bombing campaign needed to continue 

before a ground attack opened against Iraqi forces occupying Kuwait. 

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(Michael R. Gordon, “Cheney Returning to Washington With the Call for 

More Bombing,” The New York limes, 11 February 1991, p 1) 

Intelligence: USCINCCENT assesses that Iraqi ground activity remains 

focused on force sustainment and survivability measures, while he reports 

that prisoner of war reports and other intelligence sources indicate that Iraqi 

III Corps is experiencing a desertion rate of at least 20 percent. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1021152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

COMUSARCENT assesses that Iraqi forces in the KTO have less than 

twenty days of supply on hand, and that the level of resupply is below 

sustainment level. Further, the attrition of Iraqi battlefield systems continues to degrade their ability to conduct a combined arms defense, particularly at or below the battalion level, though he also asserts that most Iraqi 

divisions remain mission capable. (Msg (S), COMUSARCENT MAIN to AIG 

11743, subj: Sitrep, 1003002 Feb 91, GWAPS, NA-523) 

Scud War: USCENTAF F-15Es fly 49 Scud-hunting missions and report 3 

Scuds and their launchers destroyed. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, 

subj: Sitrep, 1021152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Logistics: The USCENTAF overall aircraft mission capable rate is 91.9 

percent. COMUSCENTAF requests priority airlift for 3 Spectroil Jr. oil 

analysis machines. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 1108002 

Feb 91, GWAPS, Css #6) 

Planning: COMUSCENTAF assesses good progress in the air campaign, and 

he expects to focus on “diminishing [the] threat our ground forces will 

face, particularly from the Republican Guard.” (Msg (s), USCENTAF to AIG 

9671, subj: Sitrep, 1008002 Feb 91, GWAPS, css #6) 

CJTF Proven Force’s offensive air priorities for the next 24 hours are air 

supremacy and striking missile and nuclear facilities at Mosul. (Msg (s), 

USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 1107032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (1001002 to 1101002): 

USCENTAF-1600, USNAVCENT-430, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-305, Allied450. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1121152 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #29) 

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F-111s and F-117s continue to work strategic targets, while remaining 

Coalition tactical air units support the battlefield preparation mission. (Msg 

(S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1021152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

USCINCCENT reports that smoke reduces visibility in heavily-struck 

areas in the KTO to as little as 4 miles, though battlefield preparation missions continue. In one instance, 40 F-111s report the destruction of 79 

tanks in one night. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 9oQ, subj: Sitrep, 

1121152 Feb 91, GwAPS, CSS #29) 

Coalition air forces fly twenty-eight packages and eleven B-52 strikes, 

of which nine and ten, respectively, along with hundreds of individual 

sorties, strike Republican Guard forces and related targets. Other packages 

hit bridges, airfields, petroleum, C3 facilities, power plants, weapons plants, 

and naval sites. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 110800Z 

Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

JTF Proven Force conducts three strike packages (1 35 sorties) against 

targets in northern Iraq. Primary target was the Ash Sharqat nuclear research facility. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 1107032 

Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

A-6s drop fuel air explosives (FAE) munitions on AAA sites at AL Jaber 

airfield. (TACC Historian Transcripts (S), p 226, GwAPS, NA-200) 

Other Activities: The VII Corps reports that an “air-ground vehicle 

recognition test was conducted during daylight hours using a stationary M1 

and M2 with orange panels. [An] A-10 at 10,OOO’ had no trouble discerning [the] panels. Future tests will [be] done at night and include moving 

vehicles.” (Msg (s), COMUSARCENT MAIN to AIG 1 1743, subj: Sitrep, 

1003002 Feb 91, GWAPS, NA-523) 

11 February 1991 

C+188 D+26 

Intelligence: The Iraqi Air Force remains on the ground and the Iraqi 

Navy provides USCINCCENT with “nothing significant to report.” Meanwhile, as the Iraqi Army continues its efforts to survive the coalition air 

onslaught, USCINCCENT estimates that air attacks have reduced its logistics 

levels from thirty down to twenty days of supplies on hand, and he reports 

the movements of certain decontamination units into southern Kuwait as 

one element of “increasing indications of Iraqi preparations for the conduct 

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of chemical warfare.” (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AlG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

1121152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

COMUSARCENT believes that “[Iraqi] forces in the KTO remain capable 

of conducting their defensive mission but their offensive capability is 

limited. (Msg (S), COMUSARCENT MAIN to AIG 11743, subj: sitrep, 

1 103002 Feb 91, GWAPS, NA-523) 

Scud War: Israeli Patriot SAM batteries fired three missiles to achieve a 

“mission kill” of a Scud launched at Tel Aviv. 1\No USARCENT Patriots also 

achieve a “mission kill” of a Scud launched at Riyadh. Finally, a Scud 

fired at Israel was “mission killed” by two Israeli Patriots fired by one 

battery after the missiles of another “misfired.” (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to 

AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1221152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Medical: AFSOCCENT forward offers up 800 doses of anthrax vaccine to 

its personnel. (Msg (S), AFSOCCENT Deployed to COMSOCCENT, subj: 

Sitrep, 1207052 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #145) 

Logistics: The USCENTAF overall aircraft mission capable rate is 90.8 

percent. Three A-10s and one OA-10 arrive at King Fahd as attrition 

replacements, while earlier-requested EF-111 s arrive at Taif. 

COMUSCENTAF requests an update on a personnel action to assign a senior 

transportation officer to USCENTAF to develop and execute the redeployment 

plan at cessation of hostilities. One A-10 sustained battle damage to the 

right engine and is being assessed for repair. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AlG 

9671, subj: Sitrep, 1208002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

As of this date, 4,970,222 STONS of petroleum have been lifted in 

support of Desert ShieldStorm. (Msg (S), USCINCT’RANS to AIG 11812, 

subj: Sitrep, 1504002 Feb91, GWAPS, CSS #70) 

Planning: CJTF Proven Force’s offensive air priorities for the next 24 

hours are air supremacy, and striking Iraqi C3 capability, petroleum and 

nuclear production facilities. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: 

Sitrep, 1207032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

F-15Es are cleared to drop GBU-12 and will start night tank plinking. 

(CUD0 TACC Current Ops Log (S), GWAPS, NA-215) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (1 lOlOOZ to 1201002): 

USCENTAF- 1 543, USNAVCENT-450, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-272, Allied210 
446. (Msg (s), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1221152 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #29) 

COMUSCENTAF reports that the weather is good and enemy forces are 

being caught in the open. Forty packages, eleven B-52 strikes, and hundreds of additional sorties struck Iraqi positions. Sixteen packages hit 

Republican Guard divisions, while eight packages and nine B-52 strikes hit 

RG logistic and ammo sites. Other packages struck key airfields, petroleum, bridges, SAM sites, communications nodes, and headquarters. (Msg 

(S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671 , subj: Sitrep, 1208002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

JTF Proven Force conducts three strike packages (1 37 sorties) against 

targets in northern Iraq. Primary targets were missile and nuclear facilities 

at Mosul. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 1207032 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #46) 

12 February 1991 

C+189 D+27 

Intelligence: ’Wo Iraqi MiG-21s are discovered among the ruins of the 

ancient city of Ur, a “no fire” zone for the Coalition. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1321 1 5Z Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Otherwise, USCINCCENT finds “nothing to report” on the Iraqi Air Force 

and Navy, while he estimates that the Iraqis will continue to use urban 

civilian buildings [in Kuwait] as much as possible for billeting and command posts in order to avoid coalition air attacks.” (Msg (S), USCINCCENT 

to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1221 15Z Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Logistics: The USCENTAF overall aircraft mission capable rate is 91.0 

percent. COMUSCENTAF requests priority shipment of 10 LANTIRN targetting 

pod adaptors presently at Dover, priority airlift for an AJM-40 inertial 

navigation system dynamic test station from USAFE to Taif, and early 

release of 200 FMU-143 fuzes from February production to meet operational commitments. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 1308002 

Feb 91, GWAPS, css #6) 

USCINCSAC expresses concern over the movement of aircraft spares to 

and from Riyadh, and for the decline of the bomber and tanker mission 

capable rate from 89 to 83 percent. (Msg (S), CINCSAC to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 

1304002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #82) 

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Planning: CJTF Proven Force’s offensive air priorities for the next 24 

hours are air supremacy and striking Iraqi nuclear and missile research, 

development, and production capabilities. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AlG 

7824, subj: Sitrep, 1407032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

USCINCCENT declares that “[Elffective immediately, the emphasis of 

combat operations must shift to preparing the battlefield for a ground 

offensive.” (Msg (S), USCINCCENT/CC to COMUSCENTAF/CC, subj: 

Preparing the battlefield for ground operations, 1206552 Feb 91, CUDO 

TACC Current OPS Log (S), GWAPS, NA-215) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (1201002 to 1301002): 

USCENTAF- 1 61 6, USNAVCENT-299, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-247, Allied459. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1321152 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #29) 

USCINCCENT reports that the day’s strikes continued the focus on 

opening the way for a ground offensive, though they also included strategic 

strikes and USNAVCENT attacks on Iraqi naval targets. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1321152 Feb 91, GWAPS, Css #29) 

Confirming that “the brunt of [the air] effort continued to focus on 

battlefield preparation and attrition of Republican Guards,” USCINCCENT 

reports that 24 of the previous day’s 40 air strike packages, along with 9 

of 11 B-52 strikes hundreds of “un-packaged” sorties, hit Republican Guard 

and other Iraqi positions in the KTO. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, 

subj: Sitrep, 1221152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

USCENTAF reports that Coalition forces “continue to destroy Iraqi 

physical ability and will to fight.” (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG %71, subj: 

Sitrep, 1308002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

JTF Proven Force conducts two strike packages (85 sorties) against 

targets in northern Iraq. Primary target was the Al Mawsil gas turbine 

power plant. Enroute to Al Mawsil, F-16s destroyed two B-767/A300 

transport aircraft on the ground at Mosul airfield, and two F- 15s shot down 

a helicopter in the vicinity of Al Mawsil. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 

7824, subj: Sitrep, 1307032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

Other Activities: Four F-16s deliver one million leaflets via M-129 leaflet 

bombs (emphasizing the futility of the Iraqi war effort and encouraging 

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defection) in the vicinity of Kirkuk and Al Mawsil. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR 

to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 1407032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

13 February 1991 

C+lW D+28 

Background Events: no US laser-guided bombs kill hundreds of Iraqi 

civilians in an attack on what Iraqi authorities called a suburban air raid 

shelter, but which US officials insisted was a hardened bunker used as a 

military command center. (Rick Atkinson and Dan Baltz, “Bomb Strike 

Kills Scores of Civilians in Building Called Military Bunker by US, Shelter 

by Iraq,” The Washington Post, 14 February 1991, p 1) 

Intelligence: Other than the Iraqi Army’s continued efforts to survive 

under the Coalition’s air campaign, USCINCCENT finds little to report on 

Iraqi military activities. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

132 1 1 5Z Feb 9 1, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Scud War: To date, Iraq has launched 62 Scuds: 30 at Saudi Arabia and 

32 at Israel. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1321 15Z Feb 

91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Logistics: The USCENTAF overall aircraft mission capable rate is 90.9 

percent. COMUSCENTAF requests accelerated delivery of J79- 17 and 

GE-110 spare engines, immediate delivery of Coolanol 20 for 

AN/AL,Q- 1 I9 electronic countermeasures pods, and priority airlift to move 

empty M- 117 bomb pallets from [DELETED] to Guam to ensure movement of M-I17 bombs back to AOR. An EF-111 aircraft was lost. (Msg (s), 

USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 1408002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

Planning: COMUSCENTAF evaluates the air campaign as “progressing well 

with good results” and will shift bombing emphasis to Iraqi front-line units. 

(Msg (s), UsCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 1308002 Feb 91, GWAPS, 

css #6) 

CJTF Proven Force’s offensive air priorities are: maintaining air supremacy, and a shift to battlefield preparation, airfield interdiction and air defense attacks. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 1307032 Feb 

91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

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USTRANSCOM expands the Desert Express service to include a second 

daily mission. (Msg (S), USCINCI’RANS to AIG 1 18 12, subj: Sitrep 1504002 

Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #70) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (1301002 to 1401002): 

USCENTAF-1 542, USNAVCENT-416, USMAXCENT (fixed-wing>266, Allied478. (Msg (S), uSCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1421152 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #29) 

lkenty-seven packages, nine B-52 strikes. and hundreds of sorties hit 

Republican Guard forces, lines of communication, ammo and logistics 

storage, bridges, command and control, and other targets. Eight packages 

attack airfields and two MC-130s drop 15,000 lb, BLU-82 fuel-air bombs 

on Iraqi front line forces. Coalition losses were an EF-111, and a RSAF F15 and F-5. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG %71, subj: Sitrep, 1408002 Feb 

91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

USCINCCENT reports that two BLU-82 fuel-air bombs dropped on Iraqi 

positions were a test of their effect on their defensive positions and mine 

fields. (Msg (s), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1421152 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #29) 

JTF Proven Force conducts 3 strike packages (125 sorties) against 

targets in northern Iraq. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 

1407032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

The USCENTAF Joint Rescue Coordination Center reports the following 

events: 07102, AWACS reports that a RSAF F-5 went down 60 nautical miles 

northeast of Badanah, Saudi Arabia, with the pilot missing; 19182, the 

Royal Saudi Air Force reports the crash of a RSAF F-15 25 nautical miles 

southeast of Khamis Mushait, with the pilot killed; 22392, an EF-111 is 

reported overdue, with the wreckage and deceased crewmen discovered 

later 26 nautical miles northwest of Badanah, Saudi Arabia. (Msg (s), 

USCENTAF/JRCC to COMUSARCENT MAIN, subj: Sitrep, 1414052 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #24) 

A CJCS call to USCINCCENT results in a requirement to task a daily 

TARPS mission in the Western Scud area. (CUD0 TACC Current Ops Log 

(S), GWAPS, NA-215) 

Intensifying Scud hunting operations, USCENTAF directs that “F- 15E[s] 

will orbit launch containers until [Blingo [only enough fuel left to return 

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to base, 4.1 and then will expend 1 bomb each on 383 culverts from Tel 

Aviv to Tehran.” (CUD0 TACC Cumnt Ops Log (S), GWAPS, NA-215) 

14 February 1991 

C+191 D+29 

Intelligence: According to USCINCCENT, Iraqi ground forces remain in 

defensive positions, with even their artillery units afraid to fire for fear of 

Coalition counterfire. Neither the Iraqi Army nor the Navy provide him 

with anything to report. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

1421 152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Scud War: -0 Scuds are fired at Hafr Al Batin, but they never pass into 

any Patriot SAM firing windows, and they apparently impact without causing any injuries or damage. Meanwhile, F-15Es on night anti-Scud patrols 

claim the destruction of two, maybe three, missiles. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT 

to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1421152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Logistics: The USCENTAF overall aircraft mission capable rate is 90.2 

percent. COMUSCENTAF requests expedited delivery of the first increment 

of 25,000 Mk-82s to Al Dammam by 25 February in order to sustain 

combat operations. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 1508002 

Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

Planning: COMUSCENTAF shifts emphasis to Iraqi units that have not been 

attrited below 50 percent, with special emphasis on artillery. (Msg (S), 

USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 1408002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

CJTF Proven Force’s offensive air priorities are on maintaining air 

supremacy, and on striking nuclear and missile research, development, and 

production capabilities, and destruction of airfield infrastructure. (Msg (s), 

uSCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 1507032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (1401002 to 1501002): 

USCENTAF-1468, USNAVCENT-396, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-279, Allied433. (Msg (s), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1521152 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #29) 

uSCINCCENT reports that F-111 s and F-15Es experienced “phenomenal 

success” in night tank plinking missions. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 

904, subj: Sitrep, 1521 152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

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COMUSCENTAF continues the emphasis on eliminating the Republican 

Guards and destroying frontline forces, with five of eighteen packages and 

six of ten B-52 strikes attacking ground force concentrations. Seven packages hit airfields while others hit arms plants, bridges, and depots. Other 

un-packaged attack aircraft concentrated on infantry, armor and artillery 

targets. Armed reconnaissance air patrols searched rivers to destroy new 

pontoon bridges and any bridges found functional. A RAF Tornado was 

shot down while attacking A1 Taqaddum airfield and the crew is missing. 

(Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 1508OOZ Feb 91, GWAPS, 

css #6) 

JTF Proven Force conducts three strike packages (87 sorties) against 

targets in northern Iraq. During the attacks, Wild Weasel aircraft engaged 

Tall King, Flat Face, and SA-3 sites at Erbil and A1 Mawsil. (Msg (S), 

uSCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 1507032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

Other Activities: At 06062, an AWACS reports a downed RAF GR-1 20 

nautical miles north of A1 Taqaddum, Iraq, with no parachutes observed or 

contact with the crew. (Msg (S), USCENTAF/JRCC to COMUSARCENT MAIN, 

subj: Sitrep, 1414052 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #24) 

15 February 1991 

C+1% D+30 

Background Events: While the Pentagon estimates that 30 percent of all 

Iraqi tanks have been destroyed, along with 35 percent of their artillery and 

31 percent of their combat aircraft, a government official says “there is 

considerable turmoil within the intelligence community” as to the accuracy 

of the damage estimates. (New York Times, 16 February, p 8) 

Intelligence: While prisoner of war reports indicate to USCINCCENT that 

conditions in southern Iraq, as well as in Kuwait, were leading to desertions and poor morale among deployed Iraqi ground units, he still assesses 

withdrawal as Iraq’s least likely option, with defense and attack being the 

first and second most likely Iraqi actions over the next several days. (Msg 

(s), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1521152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS 

#29) 

Scud War: An Iraqi Scud, fired at Saudi Arabia falls harmlessly into 

either the Persian Gulf or an “unpopulated area south of A1 Jubayl.” (Msg 

(S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1621152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS 

#29) 

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The USCENTAF overall aircraft mission capable rate is 91.8 percent. 

Declaring his munitions priorities as GBU-12, CBU-87, Mk-20, and Mk-82 

bombs, in that order, COMUSCENTAF also requests 2 replacement A-10s and 

an F-16 for aircraft lost today. Additionally, one A-10 received battle 

damage to its tail and is being assessed for repair. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to 

AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 1608002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

Planning: COMUSCENTAF changes his operational priorities to: (1) Counterair, (2) interdiction, (3) strategic offense (striking unstruck targets and those 

requiring retargeting due to BDA or intelligence), and (4) CAS. (Msg (S), 

USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 1508002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

UTF Proven Force’s offensive air priorities remain on maintaining air 

supremacy, and on striking Iraqi nuclear and missile research, development, 

and production capabilities, and destruction of airfield infrastructure. (Msg 

(S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 1607032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS 

#46) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (1501002 to 1601002): 

USCENTAF- 1543, USNAVCENT-491, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-284, Allied451. (Msg (s), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1621152 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Nineteen packages and ten B-52 strikes concentrated on Republican 

Guards, artillery, ammo and logistics sites, and weapons production facilities. Other aircraft searched waterways and attacked bridges, pontoon 

construction, and barge traffic. A-10 and F-15E aircraft patrolled for Scuds 

to deter launches and individual flights hammered Iraqi armor and artillery 

throughout the KTO. lbo A-10s were lost, with both pilots missing, while 

an F-16 crashed 17 nautical miles from Al Dhafra, while returning from a 

mission, killing the pilot. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 

1608002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

JTF Proven Force conducts two strike packages (96 sorties) against 

targets in northern Iraq. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 

1607032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

USCINCCENT guidance is to “keep hitting the Republican Guard, they 

may be the key to the overthrow of S.H.” (CUD0 TACC Current Ops Log 

(S), GWAPS, NA-215) 

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COMUSCENTAF restricts A-10s to within 20 NM of the southern border 

within the KTO. (CUD0 TACC Current Ops Log (S), GWAPS, NA-215) 

Other Activities: At 07302, the USCENTAF Joint Rescue Coordination 

Center reactivates the search for the Saudi F-5 pilot that went down near 

Badanah, Saudi Arabia on the 13th, following reports of radio calls on the 

emergency frequency. At 13352, AWACS reports two downed A-10s 50 

nautical miles northwest of Kuwait City, but responding CSAR forces are 

unable to locate the crash sites. (Msg (s), USCENTAF/JRCC to 

COMUSARCENT MAIN, subj: Sitrep, 1614302 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #24) 

16 February 1991 

C+193 D+31 

Intelligence: USClNCCENT assess Iraqi ground forces as still “focused on 

force sustainment and survivability measures,” the Iraqi Navy as “not . . . 

capable of offensive operations,” and the Air Force as posing “only a 

minimal threat to coalition air operations.” (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 

904, subj: Sitrep, 1621 152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Scud War: Night-hunting F-15Es claim probable destruction of three 

missiles and four launchers. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 1621 152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Three Scuds are fired at Israel. One is destroyed by two Patriot SAMS, 

one is unaccounted for, and one impacts harmlessly in an unpopulated area. 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1721152 Feb 91, GWAPS, 

CSS #29) 

Logistics: The USCENTAF overall aircraft mission capable rate is 91.7 

percent. COMUSCENTAF requests Desert Express priority airlift for disk 

drives from Bergstrom AFB to the AOR in support of the Computer Assisted 

Force Management System, and for critically short film and paper supplies 

required by tactical air reconnaissance units. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 

9671, subj: Sitrep, 1708002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

Planning: CJTF Proven Force’s offensive air priorities for the next 24 

hours remain unchanged. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 

1707032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS M6) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (160100Z to 1701002): 

USCENTAF- 1 382, USNAVCENT-309, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-27 1, Allied21 8 
416. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1721152 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #29) 

uSCINCCENT confirms that “battlefield preparations, to include mine 

breaching by B-52s, will remain the primary focus of the air war.” (Msg 

(S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1721 15Z Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS 

#29) 

COMUSCENTAF reports that the air campaign continues its assault on the 

capability and will of Iraq to fight. ’lkenty-seven packages and ten B-52 

strikes attack bridges, airfields, Republican Guards, artillery positions, SAM 

sites, weapons plants, logistics, and communications nodes. One package 

was cancelled because the target was no longer in the target area. Precision weapons were used successfully in night attacks on enemy armor and 

artillery. Scud patrols continue around-the-clock. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to 

AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 1708002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

All JTF Proven Force strike packages are cancelled due to adverse 

weather conditions. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 

1707032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS M6) 

A-10 missions are restricted to kill boxes AD5, AE6, AG4, and AH4 

east of the 46 10 E line - operational procedures to the west of the line are 

unchanged. (Msg (S), TACC~DCO to 354 TFW/W, subj: A-I0 A1 Mission 

ROE, 1623572 Feb 91, CUD0 TACC Current ops Log (S), GWAPS, NA-215) 

Other Activities: Eighteen AH-64 aircraft of the 1 1 th Aviation Brigade 

contribute to the aerial attrition of Iraqi forces by destroying up to fourteen 

vehicles, and by damaging two towers and four buildings. (Msg (S), 

COMUSARCENT MAIN to AIG 1 1743, subj: Sitrep, 1703002 Feb 91, GWAPS, 

NA-523) 

At I8232 the USARCENT Rescue Coordination Center reports a UH-60 

down 60 nautical miles southeast of Rafha. A Army medevac helo recovered the uninjured personnel. (Msg (S), USCENTAF/JRCC to COMUSARCENT 

MAIN, subj: Sitrep, 17143OZ Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #24) 

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17 February 1991 

C+lM D+32 

Leaders: COMUSCENTAF emphatically directs that there be no more 

fratricide, and that no more “people” are to be brought into the AOR. 

(CUD0 TACC Current OpS bg (S), GWAPS, NA-215) 

Intelligence: Believing that the Iraqi leadership still thought its theater 

forces could survive the coalition air campaign with sufficient combat 

power to achieve a battlefield stalemate, USCINCCENT estimates that they 

will continue to fire Scuds at Saudi Arabia and Israel (attempting to bring 

Israel into the war) and to manipulate the news media. In contrast, 

USCINCCENT confidently predicts that, as a result of his emphasis on the 

tactical preparation of the battlefield, “the Iraqi forces we will face on the 

battlefield will be attrited to our overall goal of 50 percent. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1721 152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29). 

COMUSARCENT assesses that Iraqi units in the KTO “will have sufficient, 

supplies for at least the next 75 days, provided that a ground campaign is 

not initiated. If a ground campaign is initiated, the availability of logistics 

will be greatly reduced and could run out within 10-13 days.” Also, while 

reporting that “coalition air attacks continue to destroy Iraqi battlefield 

operating systems at all echelons,” COMUSARCENT believes that “the 

decline in the battlefield operating systems has not substantially degraded 

the Iraqi ability to conduct a defense or delay, but Iraq’s ability to conduct 

offensive operations has been degraded.” (Msg (S), COMUSARCENT MAIN 

to AIG 11 743, subj: Sitrep, 1703002 Feb 91, GWAPS, NA-523) 

Scud War: One hundred and eleven Coalition sorties are flown against 

the Scud threat, and F-15Es report large secondary explosions during an 

attack against a Scud launch site in western Iraq. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT 

to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1621 152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Logistics: The USCENTAF overall aircraft mission capable rate is 92.8 

percent. USCENTAF requests that all MlCAPs against ALQ-131 ECM pods at 

Taif and Shaikh Isa and QRC 80-01 and Pave Penny pods at King Fahd 

be aggressively worked. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 

1808002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

Planning: COMUSARCENT reiterates his concerns, first expressed in his 

1403002 Feb 90 Sitrep, “over air apportionment priorities and the inability 

of ground commanders to shape the battlefield with available air support.” 

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To support the continued validity of these concerns, he reports that “Army 

nominated targets on the ATO are frequently diverted without explanation, 

ARCENT cannot influence the selection of USAF target boxes, and CAS has 

been delayed for another day. Corps commanders are concerned over their 

inability to attrit high value targets (arty and chemical capable systems) 

which have the greatest potential to inflict friendly casualties.” (Msg (S), 

COMUSARCENT MAIN to AIG 11 743, subj: sitrep, 1703002 Feb 91, GWAPS, 

NA-523) 

C~TF Proven Force’s offensive air priorities for the next 24 hours 

remain on maintaining air supremacy over northern Iraq, and on the destruction of nuclear and missile research, development and production 

facilities and command and control. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, 

subj: Sitrep, 1807032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (1701002 to 1801002): 

USCENTAF-I 320, USNAVCENT-397, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-l46, Allied280. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1821152 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #29) 

The United Arab Emirates Air Force are scheduled to fly its first 

combat sorties of the war [weather cancelled - ed], while USCENTAF A-10s 

supported a two-battalion ARCENT probing attack, and three MC-130s 

each dropped one 15,000-lb. fuel/air BLU-82 bomb on Iraqi revetments, 

obstacles and entrenched Iraqi forces on Faylaka Island. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1821 15Z Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Poor weather in the KTO hampers attacks against artillery and armor 

and forces the cancellation of eight of twenty-nine scheduled packages. 

However, over a thousand other sorties do attack targets in the KTO and 

Iraq, including eight B-52 attacks to breach enemy defenses in southwest 

Kuwait, and strikes by USNAVCENT aircraft and three MC-130s dropping 

BLU-82 bombs against Faylaka Island. An F-16 went down in southern 

Iraq due to an engine malfunction, but the pilot was rescued. (Msg (s), 

USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 180800Z Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

JTF Proven Force conducts three strike packages (1 34 sorties) against 

targets in northern Iraq. Bad weather forced the first package to divert to 

and strike their secondary target. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: 

Sitrep, 1807032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

22 1 
24th Infantry Division Apaches strike an early warning site located 

about 4 nauticd miles across the Iraqi border. (Msg (S), COMUSARCENT 

MAIN to AJG 1 1743, subj: Sitrep, 1703OoZ Feb 9 1, GWAPS, NA-523) 

Late in the day, 82nd Airborne Division aircraft destroy six armored 

vehicles, three artillery pieces and a reinforced infantry platoon. (Msg (S), 

COMUSARCENT MAIN to AIG 1 1743, subj: Sitrep, 1903002 Feb 91, GWAPS, 

NA-523) 

At 15102 an AWACS reports an F-16 down 10 nautical miles northeast 

of A1 Ubaylo, Iraq. The wingman established contact with the pilot on the 

ground and determined the area safe enough to conduct a combat search 

and rescue mission. With overhead fighter support, an AFSOCCENT MH-60 

successfully recovered the pilot, with the mission “closed“ at 18MZ. (Msg 

(S), USCENTAF/JRCC to COMUSARCENT MAIN, subj: Sitrep, 1814302 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #24) 

18 February 1991 

C+195 D+33 

Ground Order of Battle: With the closure of its final artillery brigade, 

all of the VII Corps’ combat units are in theater. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to 

AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1821 15Z Feb 91. GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Logistics: The USCENTAF overall aircraft mission capable rate is 92.9 

percent. COMUSCENTAF removes vehicles from his top logistics priorities 

list. (Msg (S), 

USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 1908002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

Tho replacement A-10s arrive at King Fahd Airport. 

Planning: USCINCCENT’S air operations priorities are (1) to maintain 

enough air superiority to protect the deployment and employment of friendly forces in the AOR, (2) isolate the Republican Guards and shape the 

battlefield for a ground offensive, (3) continue to strike Phase One (strategic) targets and, (4) to attrit Iraqi ground forces if friendly forces are 

engaged. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1821 15Z Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #29) 

CJTF Proven Force’s offensive air priorities for the next 24 hours 

remain unchanged. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 

1907032 Feb 91, GwAPS, css #46) 

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COMUSARCENT restates his concerns over the conduct of the air campaign: “Air support related issues continue to plague final preparations for 

offensive operations and raise doubts concerning our ability to effectively 

shape the battlefield prior to initiation of the ground campaign. Too few 

sorties are made available to VII and XVIII Abn Corps. And while air 

support missions am being flown against 1st echelon enemy divisions, 

Army nominated targets are not being serviced. Efforts must be taken now 

to align the objectives of the air and ground campaigns and ensure the 

success of our future operations.” (Msg (S), COMUSARCENT MAIN to AIG 

11743, subj: Sitrep, 1803002 Feb 91, GwAPS, NA-523) 

Air Operations: uSClNCCENT Sortie Recap (1801002 to 1901002): 

USCENTAF-1718, USNAVCENT-575, USMARCENT (fixed-wingk283, Allied-481. 

(Msg (s), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1921 152 Feb 91, GWAPS, 

css #29) 

Improved weather allowed coalition air forces to apply full pressure on 

Iraqi capability to wage war. Forty-six packages, fifteen B-52 strikes, and 

hundreds of attack aircraft struck Republican Guards, armor, artillery, 

airfields, transportation, logistics, Scuds, and C3. The United Arab 

Emirites Air Force flew their first offensive combat sorties in southern 

Kuwait. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 190800Z Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #6) 

In contribution to the forty-six strike packages, fifteen B-52 strikes and 

over 800 dedicated battlefield preparation sorties were flown today. Some 

B-52s continued the effort to open lanes through Iraqi mine fields and other 

defensive systems. Also, seventy sorties armed with precision guided 

munitions were targeted specifically against tanks. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT 

to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1921152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

JTF Proven Force conducts 3 strike packages (1 19 sorties) against 

targets in northern Iraq. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 

1907032 Feb 9 I, GwAPS, css M6) 

USARCENT aircraft continue cross-border armed aerial reconnaissance 

and attack missions. (Msg (S), COMUSARCENT MAIN to AIG 11743, subj: 

Sitrep, 1903002 Feb 91, GWAPS, NA-523) 

Other activities: no SOCCENT MH-60 helicopters rescue a downed F-1 6 

pilot approximately 36 miles north of the Iraqi border. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1821 152 Feb 91, GWAPS, css #29) 

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19 February 1991 

C+1% D+34 

Intelligence: After assessing prisoner of war reports of poor morale and 

indications of flagging Iraqi political will to stay in Kuwait, USCINCCENT 

reports that “Iraqi ground forces are incapable of conducting an operational 

level offensive” and estimates that likely Iraqi actions are, in descending 

order, defend, withdraw, attack. Further, he estimates that the affects of the 

Coalition air campaign and dispersal to Iran have reduced the Iraqi Air 

Force’s combat capability to as low as 20 percent. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT 

to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 1921152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Scud War: Israeli and US forces each launch a Patriot SAM at an inbound 

Scud, with the Israelis claiming a “warhead kill.” (Msg (S), USCINCCENT 

to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2021 152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Meanwhile, USCENTAF Scud hunters fly over 90 sorties, claim 6 probable Scuds destroyed, and begin laying mines near Scud launch sites. (Msg 

(S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitiep, 1921152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS 

Logistics: The USCENTAF overall aircraft mission capable rate is 92.4 

percent. Concerned by the lack of spare engines in the AOR, 

COMUSCENTAF makes them his second highest logistics priority, while 

simultaneously removing Harvest Falcon assets from the logistics top 

priority list. Also, he requests airlift through C+213 for 550 tons of Mk-82 

bombs per day, until sufficient weapons begin to arrive by sea. Tivo 

replacement F-16s arrive at Al Dafra. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, 

subj: Sitrep, 2008002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

Planning: COMUSARCENT believes that recent experience with coordinated 

air-ground operations, involving A- 10s. F-1 1 1 s, EF-111 s and EC- 1 3Os, 

indicate both the importance of such operations, and that “preparations for 

effective air-ground operations are on track.” (Msg (S), COMUSARCENT 

MAIN to AIG 11743, subj: Sitrep, 1903002 Feb 91, GWAPS, NA-523) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (1901002 to 2001002): 

USCENTAF- 1655, USNAVCENT-484, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-303, Allied440. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2021152 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #29) 

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Wenty-seven packages and nine B-52 strikes combined with 

unpackaged attack sorties to pound Iraqi forces. Seven packages attacked 

airfields, five attacked Republican Guards, four attacked artillery, four 

attacked arms plants, and four attacked ammo storage sites. Other packages went after bridges and C3 sites. B-52s concentrated on breaching Iraqi 

frontline defenses. One OA-10 was shot down and the pilot taken prisoner. 

(Msg (s), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2008002 Feb 91, GWAPS, 

css #6) 

24th Infantry Division helicopters contributed to the theater air war, by 

destroying three Iraqi early-warning radars and five anti-aircraft artillery 

sites. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2021152 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Other Activities: At 06222 an AWACS reports a downed OA-10 65 nautical miles west-northwest of Kuwait City. Another A-10 in the area estab 

lished communications with the downed pilot who reported that enemy 

troops were 100 yards away and that he had to sign off. Arriving at the 

scene, the A-10 pilot saw vehicles and personnel on the ground, but could 

not contact the downed pilot. (Msg (S), USCENTAF/JRCC to COMUSARCENT 

MAIN, subj: Sitrep, 1914302 Feb 91, GWAPS,'CSS #24) 

20 February 1991 

C+l!?7 D+35 

Intelligence: As USCINCCENT continues to assess the Iraqi Navy as incapable of conducting offensive operations, and the Iraqi Air Force as only a 

minimal threat to coalition air operations, hundreds of Iraqi soldiers surrender to ARCENT probing attacks and a captured document indicates that Iraqi 

leaders in the KTO were being held personally responsible for the defections 

of subordinates. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2021 15Z 

Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Scud War: uSCENTAF A-10s report the destruction of two probable Scud 

transporter-erector-launcher vehicles. As of 201 6002, USCINCCENT reports 

thirty-three Scuds have been fired at Saudi Arabia and thirty-seven at 

Israel. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2021152 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Logistics: The USCENTAF overall aircraft mission capable rate is 92.4 

perceat. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2108002 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #6) 

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Planning: COMUSCENTAF assess that bad weather will not prevent coalition air forces from applying maximum pressure on Iraqi forces, but the 

accuracy of their attacks will suffer as they resort to radar and the Global 

Positioning System for guidance. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: 

Sitrep, 2008002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

CJTF Proven Force’s offensive air priorities for the next 24 hours 

remain unchanged. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 

2107032 Feb 91, GwAPS, CSS #46) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (2001002 to 2101002): 

USCENTAF-1399, USNAVCENT-417, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-1 64, Allied405. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2121152 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Despite weather cancellations of over 500 sorties, USCINCCENT reports 

that coalition air forces continued to focus on battlefield preparation targets 

and to “restrike selected strategic targets.” USMARCENT aircraft dropped 

napalm on three Iraqi fire trenches to test its effectiveness in burning off 

their oil, and two SOCCENT MC-130s each dropped a BLU-82 fuellair 

bomb. Also, and for the first time ever in combat, Marine fixed-wing 

strike sorties are launched from a helicopter assault carrier (LHA). (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2121152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Weather hindered but did not stop operations. The day’s major attack 

packages struck airfields, railroad yards, bridges, supply depots, and air 

defenses. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2108002 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #6) 

JTF Proven Force conducts three strike packages (1 35 sorties) against 

targets in northern Iraq. One F-16 is lost over Turkey due to mechanical 

failure. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 2107032 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #46) 

COMUSARCENT reports that his aviation battalions continue their attacks 

on Iraqi forces. Elements of the 24th Attack Helicopter Battalion struck an 

early warning radar site near As Salman Air Base, 62 nautical miles inside 

Iraq, destroying 2 radar antennae, a van, 2 anti-aircraft guns and several 

vehicles. no other raids, nearer the border, claimed 6 armored vehicles, 

5 anti-aircraft systems, supplies and transportation assets destroyed. (Msg 

(s), COMUSARCENT MAIN to AIG 11743, subj: Sitrep, 2103002 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, NA-523) 

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Other ActhWes: At 16102, AWACS and the USMARCENT Tactical Air 

Control Center report a USMARCENT CH-46E crash-landed 50 nautical miles 

northwest of Khafji, Saudi Arabia. Ground forces recovered all 4 personnel, with one injured. Also, at 19352, the 682 Air Support Operations 

Center reported a missing OH-58C 55 nautical miles south-southeast of AS 

Salman, Iraq. The USARCENT Rescue Coordination Center directed 4 

helicopters to the wreckage, with both crew members found dead. (Msg 

(S), USCENTAF/JRCC to COMUSARCENT MAIN, subj: Sitrep, 21 14302 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #%) 

21 February 1991 

C+lW D+36 

Intelligence: A terrorist bomb does minimal damage to the US/Spanish 

pipeline providing jet fuel to Moron, Zaragoza, and Torrejon. (Msg (s), 

USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 2207032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

Scud War: ARCENT forces destroy three targets approaching King Khalid 

Military City (KKMC) with six Patriot SAMs. The targets were two Scuds. 

A third Scud launched at KKMC misses the city by 30 kilometers and is not 

engaged by the Patriots. A single Patriot later destroys a fourth Scud fired 

at Bahrain. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2221 152 Feb 

91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Logistics: The USCENTAF overall aircraft mission capable rate is 91.5 

percent. COMUSCENTAF reiterates the need for priority airlift of munitions 

in preparation for a possible ground campaign. He also requests expedited 

shipment for 119 500-gallon seal drums from USAFE to Riyadh, and for 

various pieces of communications and computer-connectivity equipment. 

(Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2208002 Feb 91, GWAPS, 

css #6) 

Planning: CJTF Proven Force’s offensive air priorities for the next 24 

hours remain unchanged. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 

2207032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (2101002 to 2201002): 

USCENTAF-1511, USNAVCENT-435, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-257, Allied424. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2221 152 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #29) 

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USCINCCENT reports 89 percent of all coalition combat sorties target 

Iraqi forces and Republican Guards in southeast Iraq and Kuwait. (Msg 

(S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2221 15Z Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS 

#29) 

COMUSCENTAF reports that eleven of twenty-four packages, eleven of 

fourteen B-52 strikes, and hundreds of attack aircraft hunted and hit artillery, infantry, and armor positions. Other aircraft attacked airfields, Scud 

facilities, C3 nodes, and CWBW bunkers and facilities. (Msg (S), 

USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2208002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

JTF Proven Force conducts three strike packages (131 sorties) against 

targets in northern Iraq. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 

2207032 Feb 91, GwAPS, CSS #46) 

22 February 1991 

c+199 D+37 

Scud War: USCENTAF and USMARCENT aircraft claim eight probable Scud 

mobile erector-launchers and four Scuds destroyed. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT 

to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2221 15Z Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Air Order of Battle: The first two of five South Korean C-130s enter the 

theater airlift effort. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

2221 15Z Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Ground Order of Battle: Noting that the closure of the XVIII Airborne 

Corps’ 196th Artillery Brigade marks the arrival of the last USCENTCOM 

combat force in the AOR, General Schwarzkopf declares “we are now in 

position to attack and destroy the enemy and will do so when ordered,” 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2221 I5Z Feb 91, GWAPS, 

css #29) 

Logistics: The USCENTAF overall aircraft mission capable rare is 91.9 

percent. COMUSCENTAF requests that a Texas Instruments LGB technical 

representative be sent to the AOR to provide additional ballistics data for the 

GRU-24, and to help solve guidance problems experienced with the GRU10 and -27. He also requests air shipment of GBU-10 and -12 Paveway 

I1 components from Europe to the AOR, and for 2 hard target penetrator 

munitions (GBU-28) with appropriate tech data from Eglin to Taif on 

C+203. An A-10 received battle damage to the aft section of the aircraft 

and collapsed a landing gear on landing. Damage assessment is pending. 

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(Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2308002 Feb 91, GWAPS, 

css #6) 

Planning: UTF Proven Force’s offensive air priorities for the next 24 

hours remain unchanged. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 

2307032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (2201002 to 2301002): 

USCENTAF-1614, USNAVCENT-445, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)42, Allied445. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 9@?, subj: Sitrep, 2321152 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Good weather enabled coalition air forces to fly over 1300 sorties 

against the Iraqi forces, hitting armor, artillery, infantry, airfields, bridges, 

C3, Scud facilities, and CW targets. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, 

subj: Sitrep, 2308002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

JTF Proven Force conducts 3 strike packages (126 sorties) against 

targets in northern Iraq. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 

2307032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

USARCENT aviation units conduct reconnaissance missions and prebattle preparations. (Msg (S). COMUSARCENT MAIN to AIG 11743, subj: 

Sitrep, 2303002 Feb 91, GWAPS, NA-523) 

Other activities: After a hiatus of several days, due to adverse winds, a 

SOCCENT MC- 130 recommences the daily leafletdrop program. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to AIG W, subj: Sitrep, 2221152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

23 February 1991 

C+200 D+38 

Intelligence: Estimating that the Iraqis still have 2,669 tanks, 1,961 armored vehicles and 1,660 artillery pieces in the KTO, USCINCCENT expects 

Iraqi forces to “continue their defensive posture . . . conserve resources, 

conceal positions, and emphasize survivability in anticipation of an imminent coalition ground offensive.” He expects these preparations to include 

reviewing and refining counterattack plans, positioning reliable fighting 

units-Republican Guard infantry or commandos-to block the retreat of 

the Iraqi first echelon, and deploying decontamination units and chemical 

munitions to forward positions. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: 

Sitrep, 2321 152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

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Scud War: USCENTAF flies almost ninety anti-Scud sorties, with one 

attack producing secondary explosions lasting for three minutes. Iraq 

launches a Scud toward Kfia, Saudi Arabia, but it posses no threat to 

coalition “assets” and is not engaged. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, 

subj: Sitrep, 2321152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

A second Scud is fired at Tel Aviv, but it too misses its target and is 

not engaged by Patriots. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 

2421152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Logistics: The USCENTAF overall aircraft mission capable rate is 92.2 

percent. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2408002 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #6) 

Planning: CJTF Proven Force’s offensive air priorities for the next 24 

hours remain unchanged. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 

2407032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (2301002 to 240100Z): 

478. (Msg (s), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2321152 Feb 91, 

USCENTAF- 1643, USNAVCENT-436, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-484, AlliedGWAPS, CSS #29) 

USCINCCENT reports that, as coalition ground forces begin moving to 

their final lines-of-departure for the invasion of Kuwait and Iraq, Coalition 

air forces “continue [their] devastating pressure on Iraqi forces in the Km 

as well as [poise] for optimum support of a ground campaign.” 

USCINCCENT’S rough estimate of the day’s battle damage assessment includes 178 tanks, 97 armored personnel carriers, 202 truck4 vehicles, 201 

artillery/multiple racket launchers, 66 revetment4 buildingdbunkers, and 

2 anti-aircraft artillery/surface-toair missiles destroyed. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2321 15Z Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

In an effort to exert maximum pressure on enemy forces, 

COMUSCENTAF schedules over 3,000 coalition sorties for the first time in 

Operation Desert Storm. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 

2308002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

Coalition air forces continue to prepare the battlefield. Thirty-nine 

packages and fifteen B-52 strikes concentrated on airfields, artillery, armor, 

infantry, and breaching enemy defenses. Hundreds of un-packaged sorties 

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strike enemy artillery and armor. One USMC AV-8B was lost near Kuwait 

City and the pilot is missing. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: 

Sitrep, 2408002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

JTF Proven Force conducts two strike packages (98 sorties) against the 

Taji tank repair buildings in northern Iraq. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 

7824, subj: Sitrep, 2407032 Feb 91, GwAPS, CSS #46) 

Other Activities: At 17002 the USMARCENT Tactical Air Control Center 

reports a downed AV-8B 28 nautical miles west of Kuwait City. The 

wingman reported an explosion, but received no voice or beacon and 

observed no chute. (Msg (S), USCENTAF/JRCC to COMUSARCENT MAIN, subj: 

Sitrep, 2414302 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #24) 

24 February 1991 

C+201 D+39 G-Day 

Background Events: The coalition invasion of Kuwait and Iraq begins at 

2401002 (240400L) 

Intelligence: Neither the Iraqi Air Force nor the Navy respond to the 

coalition ground assault. Resistance on the ground is light and uncoordinated, and USCINCCENT believes that prisoner-of-war reports that units 

would surrender in mass appear to have been accurate. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2421152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29). 

Assessing the state of Iraqi forces just before the onset of the ground 

offensive, COMUSARCENT estimates that they have lost approximately 53 

percent of their artillery, 42 percent of their armor and likely large numbers 

of personnel at all echelons. As a result, he believes that “Iraq’s capability 

to maneuver and conduct multi-division offensive and counteroffensive 

operations is reduced. (Msg (S), COMUSARCENT MAIN to AIG 11743, subj: 

Sitrep, 2403002 Feb 91, GWAPS, NA-523) 

Scud War: Iraq fires individual Scuds at Riyadh and King Khalid Military City. Two Patriot SAMS destroy the first Scud and one destroys the 

second. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2421152 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Another Scud is launched at Riyadh and is destroyed by two Patriot 

SAMs. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2521 15Z Feb 91, GWAPS, 

css #29) 

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From its anti-Scud experiences, the 4th Tactical Fighter Wing (Provisional) reports that the Iraqis often launched their Scuds under the protection of low cloud ceilings, which greatly restricted coalition quick-reaction 

air attacks. (Historical Report, 4 TFW(P), Executive Summary, 24 Feb-2 

MU 1991, IRIS 00881 869K-WG-4-HI) 

Air Order of Battle: me last] three Republic of Korea Air Force C-130s 

anive at Al Ain. (Msg (s), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2521 152 Feb 

91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Logistics: The USCENTAF overall aircraft mission capable rate is 94.3 

percent. COMUSCENTAF’S top logistics priorities are munitions, POL issues, 

and resupply/war readiness spares kits. He also requests the status of a 

shipment of computer systems needed to support Kuwaiti restoration. (Msg 

(S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2508002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

Planning: After maintaining the “degree of air superiority necessary to 

protect deployment and employment of friendly forces in Saudi Arabia, 

Kuwait and Iraq,” USCINCCENT’S next highest air operational priority is 

now close air support, followed by interdiction and strategic offense. (Msg 

(S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2421152 Feb 91, GWAPS, Css 

#29) * 

COMUSCENrAF’s operational priorities are changed to: (1) counterair, 

(2) close air support, (3) air interdiction, and (4) strategic offensive attack. 

(Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2408002 Feb 91, GWAPS, 

css # 6) 

With primary emphasis of the day’s over 3,100 scheduled sorties 

placed on supporting friendly ground forces, COMUSCENTAF reports that 

“I have directed stringent target identification measures in [an] aggressive 

effort to ensure [that] munitions are delivered only on enemy forces.’’ 

(Msg (s), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: sitrep, 2408002 Feb 91, GWAPS, 

css #6) 

CJTF Proven Force’s offensive air priorities for the next 24 hours 

remain on maintaining air supremacy over northern Iraq and on the destruction of nuclear and missile research, development and production facilities. 

(Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 2507032 Feb 91, GWAPS, 

css #46) 

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Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (2401002 to 250100Z): 

USCENTAF- 1648, USNAVCENT-442, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)436, Allied536. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2521152 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #29) 

The extent and importance of coalition air supremacy is obvious from 

the start of the ground campaign. S~ENT helicopters penetrate deep into 

Iraq to infiltrate Special Forces reconnaissance teams. An entire brigade 

of the lOlst Airborne Division (Air Assault) moves by helicopter to take 

forward operating base COBRA, located about 35 km southeast of As 

Salman, Iraq, securing it at 2407402. Other units quickly penetrate Iraqi 

forward positions and drive deep into Iraq and Kuwait, always supported 

by a massive close-air-support (CAS) and combat-air-patrol (CAP) umbrella. 

Over 3,000 sorties were flown as a prelude to the start of offensive ground 

operations, including more than 1,200 against armor, artillery and infantry, 

and others against “selected” airfields, bridges, arms plants, nuclear-biological-chemical and command, control, and communications sites. Forty-three 

B-52s struck Iraqi defenses and infantry positions in the KTO, and more 

than 400 sorties were allocated to CAS. The Coalition also initiated a 

revised counterair plan to seal off the KTO from any reemergence of an Iraq 

air-to-ground threat, by maintaining continuous combat air patrols from the 

Red Sea to the Gulf and throughout Iraq. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 

904, subj: Sitrep, 2421 152 Feb 91, GWAPS, css #29) 

USCINCCENT reports that low ceilings and rain showers over parts of 

the KTO hampered air operations early in the day. The rapid advance of 

ground troops into Iraq and Kuwait required retargeting of preplanned 

close-air support and battlefield air interdiction missions, including inbound 

B-52 strikes. Light resistance throughout the front relegated most air-toground sorties to “kill zone” targets well behind enemy lines. A rough 

estimate of the day’s battle damage assessment from pilot reports indicated 

that 76 tanks, 66 armored personnel carriers, 151 truckdvehicles, 98 artillery/multiple rocket launchers, 60 revetments/ buildingdbunkers, and 8 antiaircraft artillery/surface-to-air missiles destroyed. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to 

JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2521152 Feb 91, GwAPS, cSS #29) 

Coalition air forces flew the largest number of sorties to date with the 

majority in direct support of allied ground forces. Also struck were bridges, headquarters, storage depots, production facilities, and airfields. The 

Canadian Air Force flew its first offensivdinterdiction missions of the air 

campaign. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671. subj: Sitrep, 2508002 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #6) 

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JTF Proven Force conducts three strike packages (1 27 sorties) against 

industrial sites and SAM training areas in northern Iraq. (Msg (s), 

USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 2507032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

Other Activities: TWO JTF Proven Force F-16s dropped leaflet bombs 

(400,OOo leaflets) in the vicinity of Kirkuk and Mosul. (Msg (s), 

USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 2507032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

Both the VII and XVIII Corps reported effective close air support in 

conjunction with their line breaching and air assault operations, respectively. (Msg (S), COMUSARCENT MAIN to AIG 11743, subj: Sitrep, 2503002 Feb 

91, GWAPS, NA-523) 

USSOCCENT air units exfiltrate two USARCENT specid fOrCeS teams from 

positions behind Iraqi lines. One team, under fire from Iraqi forces, employs close air support to break contact and cover its withdrawal. (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2521 152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

USCENTAF directs that “ . . . it is better to return with bombs than to 

risk hitting friendlies.” (Msg DCo to All WoCs, subj: Fratricide, 2413522 

Feb 91). 

They also direct that “ . . . close air support and air interdiction missions are not weather cancelled by some decision maker removed from the 

scene. The time has come for the flight lead to make every reasonable 

effort to attack the target and get his flight back home. Our ground guys 

are depending on every sortie. From now on, it is up to every aviator to 

make it happen.” (Msg (s), DCO to All WOCs, 2418272 Feb 91) (Cum 

TACC Current Ops Log (S), GWAPS, NA-215) 

Following the escape of 2 MiG-23s and a possible VIP 737 to Iran 

during two periods of non-coverage as a result of Navy F-14s returning to 

the ship without notifying anyone, USCENTAF directs that F-1 5Cs will “orbit 

Baghdad” until the war ends. (CUD0 TACC Current Ops Log (S), GWAPS,NA215) 

25 February 1991 

C+202 D+40 G+l 

Intelligence: USCINCCENT finds nothing to report on Iraqi Air Force 

activities and, based on piecemeal Iraqi field operations, he assesses that 

the Iraqi corps commander could not execute a division-level counterattack 

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and is controlling only the movement of brigades. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT 

to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2521 152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Scud War: ’Avo Scuds are launched, but they go too wide of any target 

area to be engaged by Patriot SAMs. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: 

Sitrep, 2521 15Z Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Iraq launches two more Scuds. The first, fired at Dhahran, is not 

engaged, while the second misses Qatar and is,not engaged. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2621 15Z Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Support Activities: An Air Force weather forecaster, attached to the 

XVIII Airborne Corps, contributed importantly to the successful extraction 

of a USARCENT Long-Range Surveillance Team (LRST). The LRST called 

for an emergency extraction, just as increasing winds and dropping visibility associated with a passing front made the mission unlikely to succeed. 

But, heeding the timing estimates of the forecaster, the involved aviators 

delayed their takeoffs, so as to arrive at the pickup zone just as the passing 

of the front allowed the weather to improve enough for an immediate and 

safe extraction. (Air Weather Service, “Air Weather Service Contribution 

to Winning the War-The Value of Weather Support: Operation Desert 

Storm/Desert Shield Report 1 ,” 23 May 1991, p 31, GWAPS, NA-531 ) 

Logistics: The USCENTAF overall aircraft mission capable rate is 91.5 

percent. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2608002 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #6) 

Phming: COMUSCENTAF places primary emphasis on “accurate and 

timely support for coalition ground forces. Stringent target identification 

requirements for CAS missions continue to be stressed.” (Msg (s), 

USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2508002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

CJW Proven Force’s priority for conducting offensive air operations for 

the next 24 hours is to maintain air supremacy over northern Iraq and strike 

nuclear and missile R&D and production facilities. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR 

to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 2607032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (2501002 to 2601002): 

USCENTAF- 1 5 1 8, USNAVCENT-556, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-382, Allied425. 

USCINCCENT’s “rough” battle damage assessment for the day includes 

170 tanks, 62 armored personnel carriers, 155 other vehicles and 103 

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artillery pieces destroyed by coalition air. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, 

subj: Sitrep, 2621 15Z Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

USCINCCENT also reports that coalition air forces continued their massive campaign of close air support, interdiction and strategic strikes against 

Iraq. Over 500 close air support sorties supported fast moving armored 

forces. Poor weather renders many British, French and Canadian sorties 

ineffective, though F-111 and F-15E precision strikes “again took a heavy 

toll on Iraqi armor and artillery.” “As weather deteriorated,” USCINCCENT 

reports, “increased reliance was placed on radar bombing by front line 

fighters.” (Msg (s), USCINCCENT to ICS, subj: Sitrep, 2621152 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Coalition air forces continue to support rapidly advancing coalition 

ground forces. Lower ceilings in the KTO required coalition air forces to 

vary their tactics. A USMC AV-8B was shot down, with the pilot rescued, 

and a USMC OV-10 was lost, with the aircrew missing. (Msg (S), USCENTAF 

to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2608002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

Bad weather cancels two of three planned JTF Proven Force strike 

packages, and it degrades the third. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, 

subj: Sitrep, 2607032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

21002, JSTARS reports movement north from Kuwait city. (CUD0 

TACC CUfRnt OpS Log (S), GWAPS, NA-215) 

At 2507022 the 1st and 2nd brigades of the lOlst Airborne Division 

(Air Assault) completed their 85 nautical-mile air assault into Landing Zone 

(LZ) Cobra, near As Salaman, Iraq. At 2507022 the 3rd Brigade flew 120 

nautical miles, to take LZ Sand, just across the Euphrates River and southeast of Al Khidr, Iraq. Meanwhile, 110 CH-47D sorties are used in the 

logistic buildup of LZ Cobra. (Msg (S), COMUSARCENT MAIN to AIG 1 1743, 

subj: Sitrep, 2603002 Feb 91, GWAPS, NA-523) 

Other Activities: Support personnel and equipment for the C-130 Volant 

Solo propaganda broadcast aircraft arrive at Incirlik. The first mission is 

planned for 28 February. Meanwhile, planning continues for USCINCCENT 

directed leaflet drop to counter Iraqi collateral damage propaganda. (Msg 

(S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 2607032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS 

+w 

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At 10252 the USCENTAF Joint Rescue Coordination Center receives a 

report of a possible downed aircraft 30 nautical miles south of Kuwait City. 

Later confirmed to be a USMARCENT OV-10, the aircraft’s wreckage is 

located, but no contact is made with the 2 crewmen. At 11562 a Saudi Air 

Force helicopter is reported missing 30 nautical miles west of Dhahran, 

Saudi Arabia. A passing motorist located the crash site near King Fahd 

medical center with 3 deceased in the wreckage. (Msg (S), USCENTAF/JRCC 

to COMUSARCENT MAIN, subj: Sitrep, 2514302 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #24) 

26 February 1991 

C+203 D+41 G+2 

Air Order of Battle: A Volant Solo aircraft arrives at Incirlik. (Msg (s), 

USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 2707032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

Medical: USCENTCOM now has 16,536 operational medical beds in the 

theater. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2621152 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Logistics: Heavy rains and morning fog restricted USARCENT air unit 

movement and aerial resupply missions, while simultaneously water-logging 

several ground main supply routes. But, USARCENT does not anticipate any 

major supply problems in the immediate future. (Msg (S), COMUSARCENT 

MAfN to AIG 11743, subj: Sitrep, 2703002 Feb 91, GWAPS, NA-523) 

The USCENTAF overall aircraft mission capable rate is 92.8 percent. 

COMUSCENTAF removes munitions and POL issues from his logistics top 

priority list, leaving only resupply/WRSK. A B-52 sustains battle damage 

to the aft section of the aircraft and a F-16 receives battle damage to the 

underside of the aircraft, both are being assessed for repair. (Msg (S), 

USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2708002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

Planning: CJTF Proven Force’s offensive air priorities for the next 24 

hours are unchanged. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 

2707032 Feb 91, GwAPS, CSs #46) 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (2601002 to 2701002): 

417. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 904, subj: Sitrep, 2721152 Feb 91, 

USCENTAF-1673, USNAVCENT-664, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-405, AlliedGWAPS, CSS #29) 

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USCINCCENT’S ”rough” battle damage estimate for the day includes 13 

bridges, 128 tanks, 38 armored personnel carriers, 401 trucks and numerous 

other Iraqi targets destroyed from the air. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to AIG 

904, subj: Sitrep, 2721 15Z Feb 91, GWAPS, CsS W9) 

With over 3,200 scheduled sorties, COMUSCENTAF continues to provide 

the maximum support possible to coalition ground forces, in spite of problems caused by smoke and weather yesterday and today. Utilizing a 

“push” CAS system, when CAS sorties are not used, they are diverted to air 

interdiction of Republican Guard forces south and west of Basrah. (Msg 

(s), USCENTAF to AlG %71, subj: Sitrep, 2608002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

Fifty-two packages and twenty-two B-52 strikes hit bridges, airfields, 

production and storage facilities, and command and control sites. Over 350 

missions were flown in direct support of coalition ground forces destroying 

artillery and armor as Iraqi forces repositioned. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG 

9671, subj: Sitrep, 2708002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

JTF Proven Force conducted three strike packages (I 16 sorties) against 

missile research and development, and nuclear production facilities in the 

Mosul and Al Mawsil area. (Msg (S), USCINCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 

2707032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #46) 

COMUSARCENT also reports “integration of close air support into [the] 

corps fight continues with great success.” (Msg (S), COMUSARCENT MAIN 

to AIG 11 743, subj: Sitrep, 2603002 Feb 91, GWAPS, NA-523) 

Other Activities: The daily psychological operations campaign continues 

as F-16s drop leaflet bombs over the Iraqi 49th Infantry Division. (Msg 

(S), USClNCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2621152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

27 February 1991 

C+204 D+42 G+3 

Background Events: President Bush, declaring that “Kuwait is liberated” 

and “Iraq’s Army is defeated,” orders the suspension of offensive military 

operations against President Saddam Hussein’s battered army. The suspension begins at midnight eastern time, and will continue as long as Iraq does 

not attack allied forces or launch missile attacks on any other country. Iraq 

must honor all twelve U.N. resolutions on Kuwait, free all prisoners of war 

and detained Kuwaiti citizens, and give the allies the location of all land 

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and sea mines that Iraq had laid in the region. (New York Tis, 28 

February, p Al) 

Scud War: USCENTAF A- 10s and USMARCENT F/A- 1 8s report destroying 

10 and 4 Scud missiles on their launchers, respectively, with the 

JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2721152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

USMARCENT aircraft also Chhhg 2 ProbabkS. (MSg (S), USCINCCENT to 

Air Order of Battle: All 21 Patriot and 24 HAWK SAM fire units present 

in the AOR are operational, but they find no targets to engage, though one 

HAWK battery does capture 120 enemy prisoners of war. (Msg (S), 

USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2721 152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Logistics: The overall mission capable rate is 93.1 pemnt. USCENTAF 

instructs those munitions ships due to close in the AOR after 4 March to 

return to their ports of embarkation. Those ships scheduled to arrive by 4 

March are being placed in safe haven. Vehicle shipments which are not 

underway are cancelled. Recommendation is made for home unit insbllation mobility teams to augment in-place specialist to manage redeployment 

activities. An F-16 sustained battle damage to the left wing and lower 

intake, preventing the nose gear from extending for landing. Damage 

assessment is in progress. (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG %71, subj: Sitrep, 

2808002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

USCENTAF reports that the total number of communicators in the theater 

is 2,148 and includes combat communications, ground Tactical Air Control 

System, Stratfor, Comalf, and air traffic controllers. (Cm TACC Current 

OpS hg (S), GWAPS, NA-215) 

Planning: USCINCCENT estimates that “over the next 24 hours, the Iraqi 

Army in the Kuwait Theater of Operations will be destroyed.” (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2721152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Air Opera~ons: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (2701002 to 2801002): 

USCENTAF- 165 1, USNAVCENT-67 1, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)- 147, Allied471. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2821152 Feb 91, GWAPS, 

css #29) 

Despite poor weather and visibility in many parts of the AOR, over 450 

close air support sorties support fast moving ground forces as Iraqi units 

crumbled under the combined air-ground assault. Interdiction sorties 

patrolled rivers and roads, took out bridges and causeways, and attacked 

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bottled-up convoys of retreating Iraqi forces. Low ceilings and rain again 

caused reliance on aircraft radar delivery systems in much of the Km. As 

USMARCENT forces reach their final objectives, their Air Combat Element 

reduces flight operations to the “sustained rate,” while maintaining airborne 

combat air patrols and oncall close air support flights. With most of 

Kuwait in coalition hands, C-130 Airborne Command and Control aircraft 

move their orbits north to improve communications. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT 

to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2721 15Z Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

Coalition air forces concentrate on the close air support mission, though 

interdiction sorties are still flown against enemy hardware, airfields and 

ammunition facilities. An AV-8 and an F-16 are lost with both pilots. An 

OA-10 with battle damage crashed on landing killing the pilot. (Msg (S), 

USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2808002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

JTF Proven Force conducted three strike packages (1 19 sorties) against 

the Taji steel fabrication plant. (Msg (S), USClNCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: 

Sitrep, 2807032 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS M6) 

Deep attacks by USARCENT llth, 12th and lOlst Aviation brigades 

account for over 80 armored vehicles, 54 transport vehicles, several airdefense systems and other targets destroyed. The 10lst Airborne 

Division’s 2nd Brigade lifts 85 nautical miles almost due east from Landing Zone Cobra to take Objective Tim, where the 12th and lOlst Aviation 

brigades immediately establish forward air refuelling points (FARPS). (Msg 

(s), COMUSARCENT MAIN to AIG 11743, subj: sitrep, 2803002 Feb 91, 

GWAPS, NA-523) 

GBU-28 is dropped on Taji bunker. (CUD0 TACC Current Ops Log (s), 

GWAPS, NA-215) 

Other Activities: Four JTF Proven Force F- 1 6s dropped 14 M- 1 29 leaflet 

(900,OOO leaflets) bombs on elements of the Iraqi 38th and 2nd divisions. 

(Msg (S), USClNCEUR to AIG 7824, subj: Sitrep, 2807032 Feb 91, GWAPS, 

css M6) 

The uSSOCCENT mobile command post deploys to Kuwait Airport in 

nine helicopter sorties. (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 2721 15Z 

Feb 91, GWAPS, Css #29) 

The USCENTAF Joint Rescue Coordination Center reports the following 

events: 03452, an AWACS reports a downed USMC AV-8B 25 nautical miles 

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north of Kuwait City, with no contact with the pilot; 12002, and AWACS 

reports a downed F-16 26 nautical miles west-southwest of Basra, with one 

of two Army helicopters making an unsuccessful rescue attempt shot down; 

21332, two OV-1s attempted to land at Hafar al Batin when the lights went 

out, one ran off the runway and the other crew went five miles out and 

bailed out. (Msg (S), USCENTAF/JRCC to COMUSARCENT MAIN, subj: Sitrep, 

2814302 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #24) 

28 February 1991 

C+205 D+43 G+4 

Background Events: The ceasefire goes into effect at 2805002. 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT Sortie Recap (2801002 to 0101002): 

(Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 0121152 Mar 91, GWAPS, CSS 

USCENTAF-575, USNAVCENT- 187, USMARCENT (fixed-wing)-m, Allied-200. 

a91 

At the direction of the President, offensive air operations cease at 

05002. (Msg (s) USCINCCENT to COMUSARCENT MAIN, subj: Frago 028 

to uSCINCCENT Opord 91-001 for Operation Desert Storm, 2805002 Feb 

91, CCm TACC CUffent OpS hg (S), GWAPS, NA-215) 

USCINCCENT reports that “allied air forces concentrated on killing 

enemy hardware and supporting ground troops in the final battles before 

the cease fire went into effect.” Using all-weather systems to overcome 

poor visibility and low ceilings, coalition aircraft “hit bridges and causeways to keep trapped Republican Guards and other remaining Iraqi ground 

units bottled up. Despite “often stiff resistance,” other aircraft hit armor 

and vehicle movements, while deep strikes hit ammo storage, chemical/ 

biological storage, railroad, missile production and “numerous” airfield 

targets. With the end of offensive ground operations, USCINCCENT plans 

to continue Scud suppression patrols over Iraq, maintain the air defense 

posture at “near full strength.” and to hold a “healthy percentage” of his air 

assets in “vatious stages of alert.” (Msg (S), USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: 

Sitrep, 2821 152 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #29) 

COMUSCENTAF reports that all combat operations scheduled after 05002 

are cancelled, but 25 percent of the ground attack aircraft are maintained 

on alert and surveillance, reconnaissance, air defense, and Scud-response 

missions continue. US AWACS surveillance flights continue. (Msg (S), 

USCENTAF to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 2808002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

24 1 
COMUSCENTAF also reports that air interdiction against military headquarters. airfields, and amdarms production facilities and close air sup 

port were flown until 2805002 when the cease fire went into effect. 

Defensive CAB, reconnaissance, Scud response, and AWACS sorties continue to be flown. Remainder of ground attack aircraft are on 2-hour alert, 

with ten A-10s providing 30 minute alert capability. (Msg (S), USCENTAF 

to AIG 9671, subj: Sitrep, 0108002 Mar 91, GWAPS, CSS #5) 

Evaluating coalition air operations, COMUSCENTAF reports “I am extremely pleased with [the] performance of coalition air forces. Never in 

[the] history of warfare have air forces of so many nations been as effectively integrated. Coalition air forces had spirit of cooperation that made 

this possible. Air forces played [the] central role in Operation Desert 

Storm, neutralizing [the] Iraqi Air Force; destroying integrated air defense 

system, command and control structure, nuclear, biological, and chemical 

production capability, and capability of producing long range missiles; and 

severely attriting Iraqi ground forces. We also stand ready to conduct 

follow-on operations, as needed.” (Msg (S), USCENTAF to AIG %71, subj: 

Sitrep, 2808002 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #6) 

Other AdvMes: At 05402, the USARCENT Rescue Coordination Center 

reports a UH-1V missing 10 nautical miles south of Rumaylah, with a 

search in progress. (Msg (S), USCENTAF/JRCC to COMUSARCENT MAIN, subj: 

Sitrep, 2814302 Feb 91, GWAPS, CSS #24) 

1 March 1991 

C+2M D+44 

Air Operations: USCINCCENT reports that surveillance orbits and defensive 

combat air patrols continue, while close air support assets “assumed a short 

fuse ground alert posture.” Six A- 10s were scrambled around mid-day due 

to the threat of a possible confrontation on the battlefield. Tensions subsided and the situation was under control by the time the aircraft arrived. 

Reconnaissance as well as A-10, F-15E. and F-16 Scud response missions 

continued. Summarizing the air campaign, he reports that, “in the 43 days 

of the airwar, coalition forces flew over 110,OOO sorties, ending the period 

with an overall aircraft mission capable rate of 93.4 percent.” (Msg (s), 

USCINCCENT to JCS, subj: Sitrep, 0121152 Mar 91, GWAPS, CSS #28) 

As of 28oooOZ Feb, B-52s from all forward operating locations, except 

Andersen AFB, Guam, have flown 1,645 strike sorties against Iraq, while 

SAC tankers have flown 1 1,834 sorties, to offload 531 million pounds of 

242 
fuel in support of Desert Storm. Since 2 Aug 90, SAC reconnaissance 

aircraft have flown 1,083 sorties (516 RC-135, 296 U-2, and 271 TR-I). 

(Msg (s), ClNCSAC to JCS, subj: Sitrep, OlO4OOZ Mar 91, GWAPS, CSS #81) 

As of OlOOOlZ March MAC has moved 3,803 noncombattant evacuees; offloaded 12,945 missions in the AOR, 'Tbrkey, and Israel; completed 

a total of 1 5,3 1 7 missions; moved 482,997 passengers and 5 19,458 tons of 

cargo; and aeromedically evacuated 1,OOO litter and 2,197 ambulatory 

patients in the theater, 2,115 and 3,352, respectively, to Europe, and 71 3 

litter and 1,488 ambulatory Desert ShieldStorm patients from Europe to 

the CONUS. (Msg (S), MACCAT to USTRANSCOM, subj: Sitrep, 31 Jan 91, 

GWAPS, CSS #105) 

Other ActivMes: The USCENTAF Joint Rescue Coordination Center tracked 

56 combat incidents, launched 13 rescue missions to rescue 77 personnel, 

and ultimately recovered 3 individuals. (Msg (s), USCENTAF/JRCC to 

USCINCCENT, subj: Sitrep, 1019002 Jul 91, GWAPS, CSS #24) 

243 
AAA 

AAAM 

AADC 

AAI 

AAV 

AAR 

AASLT Div 

AB 

ABCCC 

ABDR 

ABF 

ABFDS 

Abn Corps 

AC 

ACA 

ACAS 

ACC 

ACCS 

ACE 

Antiaircraft Artillery 

Advanced Air-to-Air Missile 

Area Air Defense Commander 

Air-to-Air Interrogator Set 

Amphibious Assault Vehicle 

After Action Report 

Air Assault Division (US) 

Air Base 

Airborne Battlefield Command and 

Control Center 

Aircraft Battle Damage Repair 

Advanced Bomb Family 

Aerial Bulk Fuel Delivery System 

Airborne Corps (US) 

Active Component 

Airspace Control Authority or 

Airlift Clearance Authorities 

Air Combat Assessment Summary 

Air Component Commander or 

Airspace Coordination Center or 

Arab Cooperation Council 

Airborne Command and Control 

Squadron 

Airborne Command Element (USAF) 

or 

Aviation Combat Element (USMC) or 

Air Combat Element (NATO) or 

Armored Combat Earthmover (US 

Air Combat Maneuvers 

Army) 

ACM 
' ACO 

ACR 

ACV 

AD 

ADA 

A/DACG 

ADOC 

ADX 

AECC 

Aegis 

AELT 

AES 

AEW 

AFB 

AFCOMAC 

AFDIGS 

AFEWC 

AFGWC 

AFHRA 

AFLC 

AFLIF 

AFLMC 

AFMSS 

AFR 

Airspace Coordination Order or 

Airspace Control Order 

Armored Cavalry Regiment 

Armored Combat Vehicle (US Army) 

or 

Air Cushion Vehicle (USN) 

Air Division 

Air Defense Artillery 

ArrivaVDeparture Airfield Control 

Group 

Air Defense Operations Center 

Air Defense Exercise 

Aeromedical Evacuation Control Center 

Ship based long-range air defense 

system. 

Aeromedical Evacuation Liaison Team 

Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron 

Airborne Early Warning 

Air Force Base 

Air Force Combat Ammunition Center 

Air Force Digital Graphics System 

Air Force Electronic Warfare Center 

Air Force Global Weather Center 

Air Force Historical Research Agency 

Air Force Logistics Command 

Air Force Logistics Information File 

Air Force Logistics Management 

Center 

Air Force Mission Support System 

Air Force Reserve 
AFSC 

AFSOC 

AFSOUTH 

AFWMPRT 

AGE 

AGL 

A1 

AIF 

AIR 

AIWS 

ALARM 

ALC 

ALCC 

ALCE 

ALCM 

ALMSNSCD 

ALO 

AM1 

AMRAAM 

AMU 

ANG 

ANGLCO 

A0 

AOB 

AOR 

APC 

Air Force Systems Command or 

Air Force Specialty Code 

Air Force Special Operations Command 

Allied Forces, South (NATO) 

Air Force Wartime Manpower and 

Personnel Readiness Team 

Aerospace Ground Equipment 

Above Ground Level 

Air Interdiction 

Automated Installation File 

Air Inflatable Retarder 

Advanced Interdiction Weapons System 

Air-Launched Anti-Radiation Missile 

Air Logistics Center 

Airlift Control Center 

Airlift Control Element 

Air-Launched Cruise Missile 

Airlift Mission Schedule 

Air Liaison Officer 

Aeronautical Mil itare Ital iana 

Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air 

Missile 

Aircraft Maintenance Unit 

Air National Guard 

Air and Naval Gunfire Liaison 

Company (USMC) 

Area of Operation 

Air Order of Battle 

Area of Responsibility 

Armored Personnel Carrier 
APCC 

APOD 

APS 

ARBS 

ARC 

ARCENT 

AREFS 

ARM 

ARNG 

ARS 

ARW 

ASARS 

ASD(PA) 

ASD(S0-LIC) 

ASM 

ASMA 

ASOC 

ASUWC 

ATACMS 

ATAF 

ATC 

ATGM 

AT0 

ATTG 

Aerial Port Control Center 

Aerial Port of Debarkation 

Afloat Prepositioning Ship 

Angle Rate Bombing Set (USMC) 

Air Reserve Components 

U.S. Army Forces, Central Command 

Air Refueling Squadron 

Antiradiation Missiles 

U.S. Amy National Guard 

Air Rescue Service 

Air Rescue Wing 

Advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar 

System 

Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public 

Affairs) 

Assistant Secretary of Defense (Special 

Operations and Low Intensity Conflict) 

Air-to-Surface Missile 

Air Staff Management Aide (UK and 

Iraq) 

Air Support Operations Center 

(ArmyNSAF) 

Anti- to- Surface Unit Warfare 

Commander (USN) 

Army Tactical Missile System 

Allied Tactical Air Force (NATO) 

Air Training Command (USAF) 

Anti-Tank Guided Munition 

Air Tasking Order 

Automated Tactical Target Graphic , 
AUTODIN 

AVCAL 

AVLB 

Avn Bde 

AWACS 

AWN 

AWS 

BAAF 

BAI 

BARCAP 

BAS 

BBBG 

BCE 

BDA 

Bde 

BDU 

BE or BEN 

BEEF 

BLT 

BMP 

BMS 

BMW 

B/N 

BND 

BTG 

BVR 

BW 

Automatic Digital Network 

Aviation Coordinated Allowance List 

(USN) 

Armored Vehicle-Launched Bridge 

Aviation Brigade (US) 

Airborne Warning and Control System 

Automated Weather Network 

Airborne Warning System 

Bahrain Amiri Air Force 

Battlefield Air Interdiction 

Barrier Combat Air Patrol 

Basic Allowance for Subsistence 

Battleship Battle Group 

Battlefield Coordination Element 

Bomb Damage Assessment 

Brigade (US) 

Battle Dress Uniform 

Basic Encyclopedia (number) 

Base Engineer Emergency Force 

Battalion Landing Team (USMC) 

Soviet armored personnel carrier 

Bombardment Squadron 

Bombardment Wing 

Bombardiermavigator 

German Federal Intelligence Service 

Basic Target Graphic 

Beyond Visual Range 

Biological Warfare 
Deployment Day 

Command, Control, and 

Communications 

Command, Control, Communications 

Countermeasures 

Command, Control, Communications, 

and Intelligence 

Coordination, Control, 

Communications, and Intelligence 

Center 

Command, Control, Communications, 

and Computers 

Civil Affairs 

Consolidated Air Defense Order of 

Battle 

Canadian Air Force 

Computer Aided Force Management 

System 

Center for Anti-Fratricide Technology 

Conventional Air Launched Cruise 

Missile 

Core Automated Maintenance System 

Combat Air Patrol 

Close Air Support or 

Combat Ammunition System 

Close Air Support Summary 

Crisis Action Team 

C-Day 

c3 

C3CM 

C31 

C3IC 

c4 

CA 

CADOB 

CAF 

CAFMS 

CAFT 

CALCM 

CAMS 

CAP 

CAS 

CASSUM 

CAT 

CB 

CBU 

CBW 

CCD 

ChemicalA3iological 

Cluster Bomb Unit 

ChemicalA3iological Weapons 

Camouflage, Concealment and 

Deception 
CCIP 

CCRC 

CEM 

CEMIRT 

CENTAF 

CENTCOM 

CEP 

CES 

CEV 

CFT 

CI 

CIA 

CIFS 

CINC 

CINCCENT 

CINCMAC 

CINCSPACE 

CINCTRANS 

CINCTRANSCOM 

CJCS 

CMMS 

Continuously Computed Impact Point 

Combined Control and Reporting 

Center 

Combined Effects Munition 

Civil Engineering Maintenance, 

Inspection, Repair, and Training 

U.S. Air Force, Central Command 

U.S. Central Command 

Circular Error Probable 

Civil Engineering Squadron 

Combat Engineer Vehicle 

Conformal Fuel Tank 

Civilian Internees 

Central Intelligence Agency 

Close-In Fire Support (USMC) 

Commander-in-Chief 

Commander-in-Chief U.S. Central 

Command 

Commander-in-Chief, Military Airlift 

Command 

Commander-in-Chief U.S. Space 

Command 

Commander-in-Chief, U.S. 

Transport at i on 

Commander-in-Chief U.S. 

Transportation Command 

Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff 

Congressionally Mandated Mobility 

Study 

CNN Cable News Network 
COCOM 

COMALF 

COMA0 

COMMZ 

COMPES 

COMSEC 

COMTAC 

COMUSCENTAF 

COMUSCENTCOM 

CNA 

CNO 

COMINT 

COMSAT 

CONUS 

COSCOM 

CPX 

CRAF 

CRC 

cs 

CSAR 

CSG 

css 

CSSA 

CT 

CTJTF 

CVBG 

Combatant Command (Command 

Authority) 

Commander, Air1 i ft Forces 

Composite Air Operation 

Communications Zone 

Contingency Operations Mobility 

Planning and Execution System 

Communications Security 

Commander of Tactical Air Command 

Commander, U.S. Air Force, Central 

Command 

Commander, US. Central Command 

Center for Naval Analysis 

Chief of Naval Operations 

Communications Intelligence 

Communications Satellite 

Continental United States 

Corps Support Command (US Army) 

Command Post Exercise 

Civil Reserve Air Fleet 

Control and Reporting Center 

Combat Support 

Combat Search and Rescue 

Contingency Support Graphic 

Combat Service Support 

CENTAF Supply Support Agency or 

Combat Service Support Area 

Counterterrorism 

Counterterrorism Joint Task Force 

Aircraft Carrier Battle Group (USN) 
cw 

CWEP 

CWP 

D&D 

DACT 

DARPA 

DAS 

DASC 

DCA 

DCI 

D-Day 

DDN 

DF 

DFR/ME 

DFSC 

DFSP 

DIA 

DIS 

DISA 

Div 

DLA 

DLIR 

DMA 

DMDC 

DMI 

Chemical Warfare 

Conventional Weapons Enhanced 

Penetration 

Contingency Weather Package 

Decoy and Deception 

Dissimilar Aerial Combat Tactics 

Defense Advanced Research Projects 

Agency 

Deep Air Support (USMC) 

Direct Air Support Center (USMC) 

Defense Communications Agency 

Director of Central Intelligence 

Unnamed day on which an operations 

begins 

Defense Data Network 

Direction Fired or 

Direction Finding 

Defense Fuel Region, Middle East 

Defense Fuel Supply Center 

Defense Fuel Supply Point 

Defense Intelligence Agency 

Daily Intelligence Summary 

Defense Information Systems Agency 

Division 

Defense Logistics Agency 

Downward Looking Infrared 

Defense Mapping Agency 

Defense Manpower Data Center 

Directorate of Military Intelligence 

(Israel, Iraq, Egypt) 
DMSP 

DMPI 

DNA 

Doc 

DOD 

DOE 

DOPMA 

DOS 

DOT 

DOWSR 

DPA 

DPG 

DSB 

DSCS 

DSFU 

DSMAC 

DSP 

EAC 

ECM 

ECS 

EDS 

EDT 

ELINT 

EMIS 

Defense Meteorological Satellite 

Program 

Desired Mean Point of Impact 

Defense Nuclear Agency 

Designed Operational Capability 

Department of Defense 

Department of Energy 

Defense Officer Personnel Management 

Act 

Department of State 

Department of Transportation 

Directorate of Weather for Strategic 

Reconnaissance 

Defense Production Act 

Defense Planning Guidance 

Defense Science Board 

Defense Satellite Communication 

System 

Desert Storm Forecast Unit 

Digitized Scene Mapping and 

Correlation 

Defense Support Program 

Echelon Above Corps or 

Eastern Area Command 

Electronic Countermeasures 

Electronic Combat Squadron 

European Distribution System 

Eastern Daylight Time 

Electronic Intelligence 

Electro-Magnetic Isotope Separation 
EOB Electronic Order of Battle 

EOD 

EOGB 

EOTDAS 

EPW 

ESA 

EST 

Em 

EUCOM 

EW 

EWO 

EWWS 

FAC 

FAE 

FAF 

FAPES 

FEBA 

FEWS 

FHTV 

FID 

FLIR 

FLOGEN 

FLOT 

FMC 

FMF 

FMS 

Explosive Ordnance Disposal 

Electro-Optically Guided Bomb 

Electro-Optical Tactical Decision Aid 

Software 

Enemy Prisoner of War 

European Space Agency 

Eastern Standard Time 

European Tanker Task Force 

European Command 

Electronic Warfare 

Electronic Warfare Officer 

Electronic Warfare Warning System or 

Set 

Forward Air Control 

Fuel Air Explosive 

French Air Force 

Force Augmentation Planning and 

Execution System 

Forward Edge of the Battle Area 

Follow-on Early Warning System 

Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles 

Foreign Internal Defense 

Forward-Looking Infrared 

Flow Generation computer model 

Forward Line of Own Troops 

Fully Mission Capable 

Fleet Marine Force 

Foreign Military Sales 
FMSE 

FMTV 

FNOC 

FOL 

FORSCOM 

FOSK 

FOV 

FROG 

FSCL 

FSS 

FTX 

G-Day 

GAO 

GC 

GCC 

GCI 

GCU 

GDSS 

GENA 

GHQ 

GLO 

GMT 

GNA 

GOB 

GOK 

GOSC 

Fuels Management Support Equipment 

Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles 

Fleet Numerical Oceanography Center 

(USN) 

Forward Operating Location 

U.S. Army Forces Command 

Follow-on Spares Kits 

Field of View 

Free Rocket Over Ground 

Fire Support Coordination Line 

Fast Sealift Support 

Field Training Exercise 

Day the ground war began 

General Accounting Office 

Geneva Convention 

Gulf Cooperation Committee 

Ground Control Intercept 

Guidance and Control Unit 

Global Decision Support System 

Ground Air Navigation Aids radar 

(U. K./Saud i) 

General Headquarters (usually theater 

level) 

Ground Liaison Officer 

Greenwich Mean Time 

Goldwater-Nichols DOD 

Reorganization Act 

Ground Order of Battle 

Government of Kuwait 

General Officer Steering Committee 
GP 

GPS 

H-Hour 

HA 

HARM 

HAB 

HAS 

HEMTT 

HET 

HF 

HIDACZ 

HMMWV 

HNS 

HTPM 

HUD 

HUMINT 

HVAA 

I&W 

IAADF 

IADF 

IADS 

IAEC 

IAF 

ICAO 

General Purpose bomb 

Global Positioning System or Satellite 

Specific time at which operations 

commence 

Heavy Armor 

High Speed Antiradiation Missile 

Hardened Aircraft Bunker 

Hardened Aircraft Shelter 

Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical 

Truck 

Heavy Equipment Transporter 

High Frequency 

High Density Airspace Control Zone 

High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled 

Vehicle 

Host-nation Support 

Hard Target Penetrator Munitions 

Heads-Up Display 

Human Resources Intelligence 

High Value Airborne Assets 

Indications and Warnings 

Iraqi Air and Air Defense Forces 

Iraqi Air Defense Forces 

Integrated Air Defense System 

International Atomic Energy 

Commission 

Italian Air Force 

International Commercial Aviation 

Organization 
ICRC 

IDF 

IFF 

IFR 

IFV 

IIR 

ILM 

ILMC 

IMA 

IMET 

IMINT 

IMQT 

INS 

IOC 

IOT&E 

IP 

IPDS 

IR 

IRR 

ISW 

ITAC 

ITF 

IZAF 

J- 1 

International Committee of the Red 

Cross 

Israel Defense Force 

Identification Friend or Foe 

Instrument Flight Reference 

Infantry Fighting Vehicle 

Intelligence Information Report or 

Imaging Infrared 

Intermediate-Level Maintenance 

Intermediate-Level Maintenance Center 

Individual Mobilization Augmentee 

International Military Education and 

Training 

Imagery In tell igence 

Initial Mission Qualification Training 

Inertial Navigation System 

Intercept Operations Center or 

Integrated Operations Center 

Initial Operational Test and Evaluation 

Initial Point 

Inland Petroleum Distribution System 

Infrared 

(US Army) 

Individual Ready Reserve 

Integrated Strike Warfare 

Intelligence and Threat Analysis Center 

(US Army) 

Intelligence Task Force (DIA) 

Iraqi Air Force 

Manpower & Personnel Directorate 

(Joint) 
5-2 

5-3 

5-4 

J-5 

5-6 

5-7 

5-8 

JAAT 

JAG 

JAIC 

Jaguar 

JAMPS 

JCEOI 

JCMEC 

JCS 

JCSE 

JDOP 

JDS 

JFACC 

JFC 

JFC-E 

JFC-N 

Intelligence Directorate (Joint) 

Operations Directorate (Joint) 

Logistics Directorate (Joint) 

Strategic Plans & Policy Directorate 

(Joint) 

Command, Control & Communications 

Systems Directorate (Joint) 

Operational Plans & Interoperability 

Directorate (Joint) 

Force Structure Resource & 

Assessment Directorate (Joint) 

Joint Air Attack Team 

Judge Advocate General 

Joint Atomic Intelligence Committee 

Land-based ground attack aircraft 

Joint Automated Message Program 

Joint Communications Electronics 

Operations Instructions 

Joint Captured Material Exploitation 

Center 

Joint Chiefs of Staff 

Joint Communications Support Element 

Joint U.S./Saudi Directorate of 

Planning 

Joint Deployment System 

Joint Force Air Component 

Commander. 

Joint Forces Commander 

Joint Forces Command East 

Joint Forces Command North 
JFLCC 

JFMCC 

JFSOCC 

JIB 

JIC 

JIPC 

JIST 

JMCC 

JMEM 

JOPES 

JPEC 

JPTS 

JRC 

JRCC 

JS 

JSCP 

JSEAD 

JSIPS 

JSOTF 

JSPS 

JSTARS 

JTACMS 

JTCB 

Joint Forces Land Component 

Commander 

Joint Forces Maritime Component 

Commander 

Joint Forces Special Operations 

Component Commander 

Joint Information Bureau 

Joint Intelligence Center 

Joint Imagery Production Center 

Joint Intelligence Survey Team 

Joint Movement Control Center 

Joint Munitions Effectiveness Manual 

Joint Operations Planning and 

Execution System 

Joint Planning and Execution 

Community 

Jet Propellant Thermally Stable 

Joint Reconnaissance Center 

Joint Rescue Coordination Center 

Joint Staff 

Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan 

Joint Suppression of Enemy Air 

Defenses 

Joint Service Imagery Processing 

System 

Joint Special Operations Task Force 

Joint Strategic Planning System 

Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar 

System (E-8) 

Joint Tactical Missile System 

Joint Target Coordination Board 
Joint Task Force 

Joint Task Force Middle East 

Joint Tactical Information Distribution 

System 

Joint Tactics, Techniques and 

Procedures 

Joint Uniform Lessons Learned 

Kuwaiti Air Force 

Kuwait Civil Affairs Task Force 

Kilohertz 

JTF 

JTFME 

JTIDS 

JITP 

JULL 

KAF 

KCATF 

KHZ 

KKMC 

KIA 

KTO 

LAMPS 

LANDSAT 

LANTCOM 

LANTIRN 

LAV 

LCAC 

LCC 

LDGP 

LENSCE 

LG 

LGB 

LGGAIR 

LIATE 

King Khalid Military City 

Killed In Action 

Kuwait Theater of Operations 

Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System 

Land Satellite, NASA/NOAA Satellite 

Program 

Atlantic Command 

Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting 

Infrared System for Night 

Light Armored Vehicle 

Air Cushioned Landing Craft 

Land Component Commander 

Low Drag General Purpose bomb 

Limited Enemy SituationKorrelation 

Equipment 

Log is t ics 

Laser Guided Bomb 

Logistics Airlift 

LANTIRIN Intermediate Automatic 

Test Equipment 

(USN) 
LOC 

LOS 

LOTS 

LRC 

LRI 

LVS 

MAC 

MACCS 

MACG 

MAG 

MAGTF 

MAIRS 

MAJCOMS 

MAP 

MARCENT 

MARDIV 

MASF 

MASS 

MAW 

MCI 

MCM 

MEB 

Mech Div 

MEF 

MEL 

Lines of Communication 

Line of Sight 

Logistics Over the Shore 

Logistics Readiness Center (USAF) 

Long Range International 

Logistics Vehicle System 

Military Airlift Command 

Marine Air Command and Control 

System 

Marine Air Control Group 

Marine Airlift Group 

Marine Air Ground Task Force 

Military Airlift Integrated Reporting 

System 

Major Commands 

Master Attack Plan 

U.S. Marine Corps, Central Command 

Marine Division 

Mobile Aeromedical Staging Facility 

MICAP Asset Sourcing System 

Marine Aircraft Wing 

Ministry of Culture arid information 

Mine Countermeasures or 

Multi-Command Manual 

(Iraq) 

Marine Expeditionary Brigade 

Mechanized Infantry Division 

Marine Expeditionary Force 

Mobile Erector-Launcher used for 

mobile missiles 
METS 

METSAT 

MEU 

MHE 

MIA 

MF 

MICAP 

MILCON 

MILS ATCOM 

MILSTAR 

MI0 

MIPE 

MIS 

MISREP 

MLRS 

MLV 

MOBREP 

MOD 

MODA 

MOPP 

MPES 

MPF 

MPS 

MRE 

Mobile Electronic Test Set 

Meteorological Satellite 

Marine Expeditionary Unit 

Materiel Handling Equipment 

Missing In Action 

Maritime Interdiction Force 

Mission Critical Parts or 

Mission Capable or 

Mission Capability Limiting 

Military Construction 

Military Satellite Communications 

Military Strategic and Tactical Relay 

System 

Maritime Intercept Operations 

Mobile Intelligence Processing Element 

Military Intelligence Study 

Mission Report 

Multiple Launch Rocket System 

Memory Loader Verifier 

Manpower Mobilization and Accession 

Status Report 

Ministry of Defense 

Ministry of Defense and Aviation 

(Saudi Arabia) 

Mission Oriented Protective Posture 

Medical Planning and Execution 

System 

Maritime Prepositioning Force 

Maritime Prepositioning Ships 

Meals Ready to Eat 
MRR 

MRS 

MSC 

MSE 

MSI 

MSK 

MTACC 

MTI 

MTL 

MTMC 

NAC 

NALE 

NATO 

NAVCENT 

NAVEUR 

NAVSTAR 

NBC 

NCA 

NCTR 

NDRF 

NDS 

NF or NOFORN 

NGB 

NGFS 

NIE 

NMAC 

NMCS 

Minimum Risk Route 

Mobility Requirements Study 

Military Sealift Command 

Mobile Subscriber Equipment 

Multi-Spectral Imagery 

Mission Support Kits 

Marine Tactical Air Command Center 

Moving Target Indicator 

Master Target List 

Military Traffic Management Command 

Northern Area Command 

Naval Amphibious Liaison Element 

North Atlantic Treaty Organization 

U.S. Navy, Central Command 

Naval Forces, Europe 

Navigational Satellite Timing and 

Ranging 

Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical 

National Command Authorities 

Noncooperative Target Recognition 

National Defense Reserve Fleet 

NPIC Data Systems 

Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals 

National Guard Bureau 

Naval Gunfire Support 

National Intelligence Estimate 

Near Mid-Air Collision 

Not Mission Capable Supplies 
NMCM 

NMIC 

NMIST 

NOAA 

NOB 

NODDS 

NPIC 

NSA 

NSC 

NTC 

NVG 

O&M 

OAS 

OASD/(DR&E) 

OASD/( SOLIC) 

OB 

OCA 

OCP 

OICC 

OP 

OPAIR 

OPCON 

OPDS 

Not Mission Capable Maintenance 

National Military Intelligence Center 

National Military Intelligence Support 

Teams 

National Oceanographic and 

Atmospheric Administration 

Naval Order of Battle 

Naval Oceanographic Data 

Dissemination System 

National Photo Interpretation Center 

National Security Agency 

National Security Council 

Night Targeting Cell (in GAT) 

Night Vision Goggles 

Operations and Maintenance 

Offensive Avionics System 

Office of the Assistant Secretary of 

Defense (Defense Research & 

Engineering) 

Office of the Assistant Secretary of 

Defense (Special OperationsLow 

Intensity Conflict) 

Order of Battle 

Offensive Counter Air 

Observation Command Post 

Operational Intelligence Crisis Center 

Observation Post 

Opposing Air 

Operational Control 

Offshore Petroleum Distribution System 

(USN) 
OPEC 

OPLAN 

OPORD 

OPSEC 

OSD 

OSI 

OSP 

PACOM 

PA 

PA0 

PCITF 

FGM 

PIN 

PLO 

PLS 

PLV 

PMC 

PMEL 

PMT 

PNVS 

POG 

POL 

POMCUS 

POW 

PREP0 

Organization of Petroleum Exporting 

Countries 

Operation Plan 

Operation Order 

Operational Security 

Office of the Secretary of Defense 

Office of Special Investigations 

(USAE) 

Operational Support Package 

Pacific Command 

Public Affairs 

Public Affairs Officer 

Positive Combat Identification Task 

Force 

Precision Guided Munitions 

Primary Identification Number 

Palestine Liberation Organization 

Palletized Loading System 

Program Loader Verifier 

Partially Mission Capable 

Precision Measurement Equipment 

Laboratory 

Pastoral Ministry Team 

Pilot Night Vision System 

Psychological Operations Group 

Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants ’ 

Pre-positioning of Material Configured 

to Unit Sets 

Prisoner of War 

Pre-posi tioned 
PSYOP 

PSYOPS 

PTAS 

QEAF 

QRCT 

R&D 

R&M 

RADIC 

RAF 

RAFVR 

RAM 

RC 

RCAF 

RCC 

RDAF 

RDF 

RDIT 

RDJTF 

Red Horse 

REMIS 

RFI 

RFMD 

RGFC 

Psychological Operation 

Psychological Operations 

Provisional Tactical Airlift Squadron 

Qatari Emiri Air Force 

Quick Reaction Communications 

Terminal 

Research and Development 

Reliability and Maintainability 

Rapidly Deployable Integrated 

Command and Control system 

Royal Air Force (U.K.) 

Royal Air Force Voluntary Reserve 

Radar Absorptive Material 

Reserve Component 

Royal Canadian Air Force 

Rescue Coordination Center or 

Revolutionary Command Council (Iraq) 

Royal Dutch Air Force 

Rapid Deployment Force or 

Radio Direction Finding 

Rapid Deployment Imagery Terminal 

Rapid Deployment Joint Task Force 

Rapid Engineer Deployable, Heavy 

Operational Repair Squadron, Engineer 

Re1 iabil i ty and Maintainability 

Information System 

Request for Information 

RED FLAG Measurement Debriefing 

Republican Guard Force Command 

Readiness in Base Services 

(Iraq) 

RIBS 
WAF 

RLT 

RORO 

ROE 

ROTHR 

RPV 

RRF 

RSADF 

RSAF 

RSLF 

RTNEPH 

RW 

RWR 

S&TI 

SA 

SAAF 

SAC 

SAG 

SAM 

SAMAREC 

SANG 

SAR 

SAS 

SATCOM 

SBS 

SBSS 

Royal Jordanian Air Force 

Regimental Landing Team (USMC) 

Roll OnRoll Off 

Rules of Engagement 

Relocatable Over-The-Horizon Radar 

Remotely Piloted Vehicle 

Ready Reserve Force or 

Ready Reserve Fleet 

Royal Saudi Air Defense Force 

Royal Saudi Air Force 

Royal Saudi Land Force 

Real-Time Nephanalysis 

Reconnaissance Wing 

Radar Warning Receiver 

Scientific and Technical Intelligence 

Selective Availability 

Saudi Arabian Armed Forces 

Strategic Air Command 

Saudi Arabian Government or 

Surface Action Group (USN) 

Surface-to-Air Missile 

Saudi Arabian Marketing and Refinir 

Company 

Saudi Arabian National Guard 

Search and Rescue 

Special Air Service (U.K.) 

Satellite Communications 

Special Boat Service (U.K.) 

Standard Base Supply System 
SCUD 

SCI 

SCIF 

SEAD 

SEAL 

SECDEF 

SFG 

SFW 

SHAPE 

SHF 

SIDS 

SIGINT 

SINCGARS 

SIOP 

SITREP 

SLAM 

SLAR 

SLOC 

SMESA 

SNIE 

SOAF 

SOC 

SOCCENT 

Soviet surface-to-surface missile 

Sensitive Compartmented Information 

Sensitive Compartmented Information 

Facility 

Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses 

Sea Air Land 

Secretary of Defense 

Special Forces Group 

Sensor Fuzed Weapon 

Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers, 

Europe 

Super High Frequency 

Secondary Imagery Dissemination 

System 

Signals Intelligence 

Single Channel GroundAirborne Radio 

Subsystem 

Single Integrated Operations Plan 

Situation Report 

Standoff Land Attack Missile 

Side-Looking Airborne Radar 

Sea Lines of Communications 

Special Middle East Shipping 

Agreement 

Special National Intelligence Estimate 

Sultanate of Oman Air Force 

Sector Operations Center (Air Defense) 

or 

Special Operations Command 

Special Operations Command, Central 

Command 
SOCOM 

SOF 

SOFA 

SOG 

sos 

sow 

SPACC 

SPEAR 

SPINS 

SPOT 

SRBM 

SRP 

SRW 

SSA 

SSM 

STAMP 

STGP 

STON 

STPJ 

STRAPP 

STRATFOR 

STU 

SURVI AC 

Special Operations Command 

Special Operations Forces 

Status of Forces Agreement 

Special Operations Group 

Special Operations Squadron 

Special Operations Wing 

U.S. SPACECOM Space Control 

Center 

Strike Projection Evaluation and AntiAir Warfare Research (USN) 

Special Instructions 

French Satellite Probatoire 

d’observation de la Terre 

Short-range Ballistic Missile 

Sealift Readiness Program 

Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing 

Selective Service Act 

Surface-to-Surface Missile 

Standard Air Munitions Package 

Special Tactics Group (USAF) 

Short Ton (2,000 pounds or 0.9 metric 

tons) 

Special Tactic Paramedics (USAF) 

Standard Tank, Rack, Adapter, and 

Pylon Package 

Strategic Forces Advisors 

Secure Telephone Unit 

Survivability and Vulnerability 

Information Analysis Center 

SWA Southwest Asia 
SYERS 

TAC 

TACAIR 

TACC 

TACON 

TACP 

TACS 

TACSAT 

TADIL 

TAF 

TAG 

TAIRCW 

TALD 

TALO 

TANKREP 

TAW 

TARCAP 

TARPS 

TAW 

TAWC 

TBM 

TCN 

TDA 

TEL 

TEMPER 

TER 

Senior Year Electro-Optical 

Reconnaissance System 

Tactical Air Command 

Tactical Air 

Tactical Air Control Center 

Tactical Control 

Tactical Air Control Party 

Tactical Air Control System 

Tactical Satellite 

Tactical Digital Information Link or 

Tactical Data Interface Link 

Tactical Aircraft Forces 

Tactical Airlift Group 

Tactical Air Control Wing 

Tactical Air-Launched Decoy 

Theater Airlift Liaison Officer 

Tank Killer Report 

Tactical Air Operations Center (USMC) 

Target Combat Air Patrol 

Tactical Air Reconnaissance Pod 

System 

Tactical Airlift Wing 

Tactical Air Warfare Center 

Tactical Ballistic Missile 

Transportation Control Number 

Tactical Decision Aid 

Transporter-Erector-Launcher 

Tent Expendable Modular Personnel 

Triple Ejector Rack 
TERCOM 

TFS 

TFW 

TIALD 

TIARA 

TIBS 

TIROS 

TIS 

TLAM 

TMD 

TO 

TO&E 

TOAF 

TOT 

TPFDD 

TPFDL 

TR 

TRADOC 

TRAM 

TRANSCOM 

TRAP 

TRG 

TrF 

m 

Terrain Contour Matching 

Tactical Fighter Squadron 

Tactical Fighter: Wing 

Thermal Imaging and Laser 

Designating 

Tactical Intelligence and Related 

Activities 

Tactical Information Broadcast System 

(USAF) 

Television and Infrared Observation 

Satellites 

Tactical Intelligence Squadron 

Tomahawk Land-Attack Missile 

Tactical Ballistic Missile Defense 

Technical Order 

Table of Organization and Equipment 

Tactical Operations Area Forecast 

Time Over Target 

Time-Phased Force Deployment Data 

Time-Phased Force Deployment List 

Theater Reserves 

Training and Doctrine Command (US 

Target Recognition and Acquisition 

Multisensor (USN) 

U.S. Transportation Command 

Tanks, Racks, Adapters, and Pylons 

Tactical Reconnaissance Group 

Tanker Task Force 

Tactical Target Material 

Army) 
m 

UAE 

UAEAF 

UAV 

UAWS 

UCMJ 

UHF 

UK 

ULN 

UMMIPS 

UN 

UND 

UNSC 

USACE 

USAF 

USAFE 

USAFR 

USAR 

USC 

USCENTCOM 

USCG 

USCINCCENT 

USCINCCENT 

USDAO 

USEUCOM 

USG 

Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures 

United Arab Emirates 

United Arab Emirates Air Force 

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle 

USAREUR Automated Weather System 

Uniform Code of Military Justice 

Ultra High Frequency 

United Kingdom 

Unit Line Number 

Uniform Military Management and 

Movement Indicator System 

United Nations 

Urgency of Need Designator 

United Nations Security Council 

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 

United States Air Force 

U.S. Air Force Europe 

United States Air Force Reserve 

U.S. Army Reserve 

United States Code 

Central Command 

U. S. Coast Guard 

Commander-in-Chief U.S. Central 

Command 

U.S. Commander-in-Chief, Central 

Command 

U.S. Defense Attache Office 

U.S. European Command 

United States Government 
USIA 

USMC 

USN 

USNAVCENT 

USNR 

USPACCOM 

USSOCOM 

USSOUTHCOM 

USSPACECOM 

USTRANSCOM 

UTC 

UTE 

VA 

VCJCS 

VFR 

WAM 

WATCHCON 

WCDC 

WFOV 

WHNS 

WIA 

WIN 

WN or WNINTEL 

WOC 

WRM 

WRSK 

wso 

U.S. Information Agency 

U.S. Marine Corps 

U.S. Navy 

U.S. Navy, U.S. Central Command 

U.S. Navy Reserve 

U.S. Pacific Command 

U.S. Special Operations Command 

US. Southern Command 

U.S. Space Command 

U.S. Transportation Command 

Unit Qpe Code 

Utilization Rate 

Department of Veteran’s Affairs 

Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff 

Visual Flight Reference 

Wide Area Mine 

Watch Condition 

War Crimes Documentation Center 

Wide Field of View 

Wartime Host-Nation Support 

Wounded in Action 

Worldwide Military Command and 

Control System Intercomputer Network 

Warning Notice: Intelligence Sources 

and Methods Involved 

Wing Operations Center 

War Reserve Material 

War Readiness Spares Kits 

Weapons System Operator 
WWIMS Worldwide Indicators and Monitoring 

System 

WWMCCS Worldwide Military Command and 

Control System 

WXG Weather Group 

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