What happened to the 507th Maintenance Company?

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Abstract:

On March 23, 2003, the 507th Maintenance Company (originally from Ft. Bliss, TX) while on convoy to An Nasiriyah in support of Iraqi Freedom, received enemy fire killing 11 soldiers as well as the capture of seven Soldiers. Many factors led to this tragic and failed convoy. This report will identify the lack of training and the incompetency of the senior leadership as the reason for the failure, not the actions of the Soldiers.

Author(s):
Singer, Ronald
Author Organization(s):
ARMY SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY FORT BLISS TX
Funding Organization(s):
ARMY SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY FORT BLISS TX, FORT BLISS , TX
Document Type:
Technical Report/Research Paper
Publication Date:
2008 Mar 18
Pagination:
9

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Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
training, deployment, explosive devices, maintenance, warfare, weapons, anti-tank weapons, lessons learned, small arms, ammunition, rules of engagement, air defense, electronic warfare, force protection, hand grenades, logistics, radio communications
Keyword(s):
Iraqi Freedom, 507TH MAINTENANCE COMPANY, An Nasiriyah
Subject Categories:
Behavioral and Social Sciences; Military Sciences
Creation Date:
2021 Jun 28
Update Date:
2021 Aug 17