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Operation Desert Storm: Casualties Caused by Improper Handling of Unexploded U.S. Submunitions

NSIAD-93-212 Published: Aug 06, 1993. Publicly Released: Aug 06, 1993.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Army's handling of submunitions during Operation Desert Storm, focusing on: (1) the submunitions' dud rate; (2) whether soldiers were adequately warned about the dangers of unexploded submunitions; (3) the use of submunitions in areas occupied by soldiers; and (4) whether planned improvements will reduce friendly casualties in the future.

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Army personnelDefense contingency planningExplosivesGrenadesGround warfareMilitary operationsMilitary trainingMunitionsWeapons systemsMilitary forces