From Memorandum from the Brigade Commander: 1. Introduction: A. Mission Statement: The 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigades' mission is to support Third U.S. Army (TUSA), XVIII Airborne Corps (ABC), and the Commanders in Chief of CENTCOM, EUCOM, PACOM, LANTCOM, and SOUTHCOM for various warfighting contingency missions. An additional mission is to provide assets to the Commandant U.S. Army Air Defense Center and School to meet training and support requirements. -- 2. Activities and Achievements: A. Major Event: Operation Desert Storm: From 17 January to 1 March 1991, the 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade was an active participant in Operation Desert Storm. Throughout the 44 days of both the air and ground campaigns, 11th ADA Brigade units were involved in almost daily combat actions. The brigade participated in over 25 battles over the skies of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. As the only Air Defense Artillery Brigade in theater, the 11th ADA Brigade was called upon to perform a number of complex missions of enormous military and political importance under extremely challenging and hazardous conditions. In every endeavor and combat action, the soldiers of the Brigade performed magnificently, displaying unparalleled gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps while greatly exceeding every expectation of them in combat. The extraordinary heroism and overwhelming skill of the Brigade's Patriot units in engaging and defeating repeated SCUD ballistic missile attacks captured the attention and admiration of the entire world. They played a pivotal role in the overall success of allied efforts during Operation Desert Storm.

Annual History Collection - Unit

Memorandum from the Brigade Commander -- Mission Statement -- Mission Essential Task List (METL) -- Organization Chart -- Warfighting Firepower Chart -- Memorandum of Understanding -- Personnel Changes -- Valorous Unit Award -- Annex A (HQ, 11th ADA Bde) -- Appendix 1. (Bde S-1); XVIII ABCs METL; Bde S-1s METL; Bde S-1s Organization; Bde S-1s Responsibilities; Command Inspection Program; Operations Desert Shield/Storm Awards Roll-up -- Appendix 2. (Bde S-2); XVIII ABCs METL; Bde S-2s METL; Deinstallation of WWMCCS Terminal; Deposition of Captured Weapons; Captured Equipment and Foreign Materiel; Foreign Materiel Availability Listing; Status of Worldwide Military Command and Control -- Appendix 3. (Bde S-3: Not available at publication) -- Appendix 4. (Bde S-4: Not available at publication) -- Annex B. (Task Force 2-1 ADA BN Not Available) -- Annex C. (2-7 ADA BN Not available at publication) -- Annex D (1-43 ADA BN) -- Annex E (3-43 ADA BN) -- Annex F (5-62 ADA BN) -- Annex G (70th ORD BN).