Appendix: Vehicles, Personnel of the 507th
June 17 -- All told, the 507th Maintenance Ordnance Company lost nine soldiers on March 23. Two other soldiers from Fort Stewart were also killed. At least two Marines were killed during the rescue. Following are details of the vehicles and personnel of the 507th.
Terms Used
WIA:Wounded in action
KIA: Killed in action
POW: Prisoner of War
MOS: Military Occupational Specialty 35-Juliet — Computer automation systems repairer
63-Bravo — Light wheeled vehicle mechanic
63-Whiskey — Heavy equipment mechanic
63-Zulu — Mechanic, first sergeant
92-Alpha — Logistical supply clerk
92-Golf — Food service specialist (cook)
92-Yankee — Unit supply sergeant
The 507th Convoy Order
Command Humvee
Unarmored. Equipped with AN/PSN-11 Precision Lightweight Global Positioning Receiver, or "Plugger."
Also equipped with SINGARS standard military vehicle radio.
Driver: Pfc. Dale Nace
Passenger: Capt. Troy Kent King
"Tool Truck" for Motor Pool
A 5-ton truck with a green shelter on the back, carting all the tools needed for a mobile mechanic's shop.
Driver: Spc. Timothy Johnson 63-B
Passenger: Spc. Anthony Pierce 63-B
5-Ton "Bobtail" Tractor Pulling a "C&E" Trailer
A 40-foot trailer with communications and electronics equipment.
Driver: Sgt. Joel Petrick Radio repair
Passenger: Spc. Nicholas Peterson Radio repair
5-Ton "Bobtail" Tractor Pulling a M-870 Trailer
It has metal slats, open top with "ISU 90" container on it. Cab of the tractor topped with a "ring-mounted" .50-caliber machine gun.
Driver: Pfc. Marc Dubois 92-A
Passenger: Cpl. Damien Luten (WIA) 92-A
5-Ton Bobtail Pulling a Trailer Fitted With a "Priority 1" 40-Foot CONEX Box
The box contains the "50 critical parts" for maintaining a Patriot missile battery. Equipped with a GPS "plugger."
Driver: Spc. Jun Zhang 92-A
Passenger: Sgt. Curtis Campbell (WIA) 92-A
Humvee Equipped With GPS "Plugger" and Vehicle Radio