reference 1991 Desert Storm/OP Granby DMPIs

Lace · December 16, 2024

Here is a google maps link to a selection of fixed site DMPIs I collated. Given the limits of google maps layers, I will create another for mobile positions soon. I have only processed the information into a visible format, The data is based on the 'Command: Modern Operations' database. I cannot take any credit for its creation or verify the accuracy of the data. It is meant purely as a starting point for content creators to have something on which to base their missions.

I am also in the process of creating a 1991 .miz template with fixed SAM site positions, which should be ready soon*

https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1Mpgn-fTBUxToUqsZMYORpQ_cW4L8gQs&usp=sharing

Anyway, hope it is of some use.

*(two weeks!).

Lace · December 16, 2024

Overview of Iraqi Army units.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=17rqXoQtRtrvw8Mdb58tRo_8dFh_geVY&usp=sharing

II Corps

51 Mechanized Division (northernmost)

Located around 29°54'N, 47°54'E
Has a mix of SA-7b Grail MANPADS teams, SA-9b Gaskin SAM units, and ZSU-23-4 Shilka AAA units
Forms the northern defensive belt

2 Infantry Division (central)

Located around 29°39'N, 48°02'E
Equipped with SA-7b Grail MANPADS teams and ZU-23-2 AAA units
Covers the central sector

37 Infantry Division (northeastern)

Located around 30°04'N, 48°17'E
Similar equipment mix to 2nd Infantry Division
Defends the northeastern sector

Unidentified Infantry Division IV Corps (southwestern)

Located around 29°30'N, 47°48'E
Similar equipment to other infantry divisions
Covers the southwestern approaches

II Corps Assets

Located around 29°49'N, 47°52'E
Has heavier AAA with S-60 57mm guns and SA-9b Gaskin SAMs
Appears to be corps-level air defense assets

For a polygon enclosing all positions (in DMS format):

Northwest: 30°09'45"N, 47°49'30"E Northeast: 30°10'15"N, 48°19'45"E Southeast: 29°24'45"N, 48°04'15"E Southwest: 29°25'15"N, 47°43'45"E

III Corps

8 Infantry Division (southernmost)

Located around 28°36'N, 48°03'E
Equipped with SA-7b Grail MANPADS and M1939 37mm AAA batteries
Defends the southern sector

7 Infantry Division (western)

Located around 29°00'N, 47°33'E
Similar equipment to 8th Infantry Division
Covers the western approaches

29 Infantry Division (west-central)

Located around 28°42'N, 47°42'E
Similar equipment mix to other infantry divisions
Defends the west-central sector

5 Mechanized Division (central)

Located around 28°52'N, 47°54'E
Has SA-9b Gaskin SAMs, ZSU-23-4 Shilka AAA, and SA-7b Grail MANPADS
Controls central area

42 Infantry Division (central)

Located around 28°43'N, 47°54'E
Standard infantry division air defense

19 Infantry Division (eastern)

Located around 28°54'N, 48°10'E
Standard infantry division air defense

18 Infantry Division

Located around 28°40'N, 48°15'E

15 Infantry Division

Located around 29°16'N, 47°48'E

14 Infantry Division

Located around 28°52'N, 47°38'E

11 Infantry Division

Located around 29°07'N, 48°05'E

3 Armored Division

Located around 29°07'N, 47°51'E
Has SA-9b Gaskin SAMs, ZSU-23-4 Shilka AAA, and SA-7b MANPADS

III Corps Assets

Located around 29°03'N, 47°44'E
Has S-60 57mm guns and SA-9b Gaskin SAMs as corps-level assets

For a polygon enclosing all positions (in DMS format):

Northwest: 29°19'00"N, 47°31'30"E Northeast: 29°13'15"N, 48°19'45"E Southeast: 28°36'15"N, 48°07'30"E Southwest: 28°36'15"N, 47°31'30"E

IV Corps

21 Infantry Division (eastern)

Located around 29°12'N, 47°15'E
Equipped with SA-7b Grail MANPADS teams
Defends eastern sector

36 Infantry Division (central)

Located around 29°02'N, 47°24'E
Similar equipment to other infantry divisions
Controls central area

30 Infantry Division (western)

Located around 29°07'N, 46°57'E
Equipped with SA-7b Grail MANPADS and M1939 37mm AAA batteries
Covers western approaches

20 Infantry Division

Located around 29°08'N, 46°45'E
Standard infantry division air defense

16 Infantry Division

Located around 29°06'N, 47°10'E
Standard infantry division air defense

6 Armored Division (northern)

Located around 29°19'N, 47°35'E
Has SA-9b Gaskin SAMs, ZSU-23-4 Shilka AAA, and SA-7b MANPADS
Defends northern sector

1 Mechanized Division (north-central)

Located around 29°12'N, 47°42'E
Has similar equipment to 6th Armored Division

IV Corps Assets

Located around 29°15'N, 47°21'E
Has S-60 57mm guns and SA-9b Gaskin SAMs as corps-level assets

For a polygon enclosing all positions (in DMS format):

Northwest: 29°24'15"N, 46°41'15"E Northeast: 29°27'00"N, 47°47'15"E Southeast: 29°02'30"N, 47°24'00"E Southwest: 29°07'45"N, 46°41'15"E

IX Corps

45 Infantry Division (eastern)

Located around 30°03'N, 45°17'E
Equipped with SA-7b Grail MANPADS teams
Defends eastern sector

52 Armored Division (central)

Located around 29°56'N, 46°57'E
Has SA-9b Gaskin SAMs, ZSU-23-4 Shilka AAA, and SA-7b MANPADS
Controls central area

17 Armored Division (northern)

Located around 29°51'N, 47°12'E
Similar equipment to 52nd Armored Division
Defends northern approaches

10 Armored Division (northeast)

Located around 29°31'N, 47°27'E
Similar equipment to other armored divisions
Covers northeastern sector

49 Infantry Division (southwest)

Located around 30°32'N, 46°53'E
Standard infantry division air defense with SA-7b Grail MANPADS

For a polygon enclosing all positions (in DMS format):

Northwest: 30°38'45"N, 46°48'15"E Northeast: 30°34'30"N, 47°31'30"E Southeast: 29°45'00"N, 47°31'30"E Southwest: 29°59'15"N, 45°10'00"E

Republican Guard

Tawakalna Division (Republican Guard Mechanized Division)

Located around 29°40'N, 47°00'E
Has SA-6 Gainful SAM batteries, SA-13 Gopher SAMs, ZSU-23-4 Shilka AAA, and SA-14 Gremlin MANPADS
Supports mechanized operations