IRAN IRAQ WAR

• Primitive (pre WW II) mines had a devastating effect on Arabian Gulf shipping

• US deployed MSO’s

  • clearance very SLOW (Farsi MDA took 4 1/2 months to clear)

• Extensive use of EOD

• USS SB Roberts, MV Bridgeton

Note: Neglect of the Surface Mine Counter Measure Force became

evident at the Sitrah Anchorage in Bahrain.

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