Today in Gulf War History – September 12th [C+36] 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. General Colin Powell visits the AOR Five Patriot SAM batteries are now deployed in the theater, along with thirty-two PAC I1 missiles capable of defeating Iraqi Scuds. 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 1100 rotary wing aircraft. The air movement phase of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s deployment is complete. CENTCOM authorizes XVIII Airborne Corps to use Main Supply Routes (MSRs) in MARCENT sector with prior coordination USSOCCENT FWD is established at King Khalid Military City. USCENTAF coordinates Tactical Field Exchange (TFE) requirements and site priorities with HQ Army-Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)-Europe. 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. Elsewhere in Global Operations - Operation SHARP EDGE continues as 12 more people are evacuated, including 6 Americans. This brings the total number of people evacuated from Liberia to 2042, including 167 Americans. USS BIDDLE (CG-34) diverts freighter in N. Red Sea.
Posted on: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 13:00:01 +0000
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