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HOC-KUWAITUPDATE

28 March 2003

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Introduction

• Welcome to new attendees

• Purpose of the HOC update

• Limitations on material

• Expectations

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WEATHER UPDATE

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OPERATIONAL SUMMARY

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Operational Summary

• Another TBM attack into Kuwait yesterday

• Airborne forces enter Northern Iraq

• Coalition forces continue to attack Republican Guard and Regular Army forces and weapons

• Coalition efforts ongoing against Iraqi para-military forces who are disrupting rear area security

• Oil well fire mitigation efforts continue– 3 burning oil wells remain to be extinguished

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Operational Summary Graphics

No Coalition Cleared Routes

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Security Situation Update

• Rear Area Threat: Threat Condition High. “Scud” attack still possible.

• NO GO Areas: Iraq, Northern Kuwait Border

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Security Situation Update

• CA assessments continue at a pace commensurate with the local security conditions

• KU and US military state, traveling to Iraq is still unstable. Close interaction with HOC prior to departure is highly recommended to ensure receipt of the most recent security updates

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Significant Recent Civil Affairs Assistance Activities

• HOC inputs

• RFA Sir Galahad expected to dock in Umm Qasr later today– Delayed 24 hours when sea mines found

located outside swept corridor

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Southern Highlights• Repair of water treatment plant near Basrah

ongoing– 3 million liters per day; 40% capacity– Quality: drinkable, but not high quality

• Umm Qasr assessment – DART team assessment

• Construction continues on water pipeline to Umm Qasr; still on track for 30 March opening

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Critical City Status

Southern Iraq

Al Basrah A 3 million liters per day;

40% capacity

Al Shatrah Not assessed

Al Nasiriyah Not assessed

As Sumawah Not assessed

Umm Qasr R R A Detailed assessment on going

Az Zubayr Assessment underway

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Critical City Status

Central Iraq

An Najaf Not assessed

Al’ Amarah Not assessed

Al Kut Not assessed

Ad Diwaniyah Not assessed

Baghdad Not assessed

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Critical City Status

Northern Iraq

Kirkuk Some civilian movement to outlying villages

Irbil Some civilian movement to outlying villages

Al Sulaymaniyah Some civilian movement to outlying villages

Dahuk Not assessed

Karbala Commercial centers closed

Al-Hillah Not assessed

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AirportsBasrah R Not Secured, Not Assessed

Safwan R Not Secured, Not Assessed

Jalibah A Under coalition control, Not Yet Assessed

Tallil A Under coalition control

Qalat Salih R Not Secured, Not Assessed

Qalat Sikar R Not Secured, Not Assessed

Al-Kut R Not Secured, Not Assessed

An Numaniyah R Not Secured, Not Assessed

Baghdad R Not Secured, Not Assessed

SeaportUmm Qasr A Mine clearing operations nearing

completion

R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information

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Kuwait-Iraq Ground RoutesHighway 80 A Under military control

Highway 6 A Under military control

Highway 7 A Under military control

Country Corridors into IraqKuwait A Not yet open to civilian traffic

Saudi Arabia R Not Secured, Not Assessed (Ar’ar)

Jordan A Not Secured, Not Assessed (Tall Kujic)

Syria R Not Secured, Not Assessed (Abu Kamal)

Turkey R Not Secured, Not Assessed (Silopi)

Iran R Not Secured, Not Assessed (Pirhan Shahr)

R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information

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Border CrossingsKuwait A Military traffic and accompanied traffic only

Saudi Arabia R Closed

Jordan A Open, with restrictions; Entry to Iraq for Jordanian-registered “implementing partners”

Syria A TCNs Only

Turkey R Closed

Iran R Closed

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Border Update

• Trickle of TCNs into Jordan– Less than 50 on Wednesday– Transit camp population stood at 169

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Dislocated Civilians Information• When any are confirmed, will provide

– Location – Number– Activity– Direction of movement– Actions taken

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DC Camp Information

• Reported locations of DC Camps

• Number

• Activity

• Direction of movement

Not applicable at this time

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Significant CMO/Civil Developments

• USAID assessment of Umm Qasr– Report from 26 Mar assessment finds security

acceptable for further assessment teams to go to the area

• CA teams are continuing assessments– Working in Coalition-held areas– Slowed somewhat by security environment

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UN SECURITY POSTURE

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HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION

INPUTS

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Standing RFIs

• Significant civilian population movements

• Landmine, UXO, depleted uranium locations

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RFI Status

• ICRC requested regarding civilians evacuated to USNS Comfort (CLOSED)

• Query on water plant near An Nasirya (CLOSED)

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APATAP AT Mix

UXOUnknownSubMunition

Explosive Locations

As of 27 Mar 03

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Umm Qasr

• Limited opening of port today

• Will progressively become more capable– Securing and repairing facilities– Dredging operations will enable operations of

larger vessels

• Port reserved for humanitarian operations

• Intend to employ local personnel as much as possible

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Access to Iraq for HA• Contact HOC KU

• Complete Transportation Movement Form– Include destination, routing, timing, etc.

• HOC coordinates with military to ensure no interference with operations– Military can also provide security information

• Must have ID; trucks must have waybill

• HOC KU has the complete manual– Standard ICRC procedures are included

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Questions ?