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HOC-KUWAITUPDATE
29 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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Forecast Winds
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Forecasts
Kuwait City Baghdad
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OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
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Operational Summary
• No TBM attacks into Kuwait yesterday• TBM launcher struck in Southern Iraq
• UK forces destroyed Iraqi armored vehicles leaving Basrah
• Civilians come under fire from regime paramilitaries
• Oil well fire mitigation efforts continue– Progress against 3 remaining oil well fires is being made
by Coalition and Kuwaiti firefighters
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Operational Summary Graphics
Route to Umm Qasr
OPEN for travel
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Security Situation Update
• Rear Area Threat: Threat Condition High. “Scud” attack still possible.
• NO GO Areas: Northern Kuwait Border into Iraq
• Limited opening of Umm Qasr
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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
• Paramilitary forces pose threat to HA activities
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Significant CMO/Civil Developments
• CA teams are continuing assessments– Single report from south of Ad Diwaniyah of
more favorable conditions than the South
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Significant Recent Civil Affairs Assistance Activities
• HOC inputs
• RFA Sir Galahad docked yesterday in Umm Qasr – first humanitarian aid ship– 230 MT of HA supplies being unloaded and
distributed according to needs assessment
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Umm Qasr
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UMM
QASR
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Umm Qasr
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Southern Highlights• Repair of water treatment plant near Basrah ongoing
– Report of 50% capability restored• Umm Qasr
– 23 HA trucks arrived from GoK– Construction continues on water pipeline to Umm
Qasr; on track for 30 March opening• Umm Qhayal
– Population estimated at 30,000; one day water supply– British forces delivering water; two tanker trucks
• Coalition forces are using a fleet of more than two dozen water tankers transporting water to areas not yet determined permissive
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Critical City Status
Southern Iraq
Al Basrah A 3 million liters per day;
40% capacity
Al Shatrah Not assessed
An Nasiriyah Not assessed
As Sumawah Not assessed
Umm Qasr A R G G 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 G Limited Port opening
R - Red A – AmberAmber 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 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; no flow of DCs
Syria A TCNs Only
Turkey R Closed
Iran R Closed
R - Red A – Amber Amber G – Green Blank – No information
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Dislocated Civilians Information• When any are confirmed, will provide
– Location – Number– Activity– Direction of movement– Actions taken
• Unconfirmed DC population near Nasiriyah– Within capability of CA units to assist.
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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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UN SECURITY POSTURE
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HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION
INPUTS
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Sectoral Coordination
Meeting Date/Time Chair Location
WES Saturday @ 1400 Hours UNICEF UNDP
Health* Sunday @ 1400 Hours UNICEF UNDP
Food and Nutrition Monday @ 1400 Hours WFP UNDP
IDP’s/Protection Tuesday @ 1400 Hours IOM/UNOCHI/OCHA UNDP
Logistics Wednesday @ 1100 Hours
UNJLC HOC/TBC
Primary Education/Child Protection
Wednesday @ 1400 Hours
UNICEF UNDP
*UNICEF is assuming the lead role in the health sector until WHO is represented.
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Standing RFIs
• Significant civilian population movements
• Landmine, UXO, depleted uranium locations
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RFI Status
• None presently open
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APATAP AT Mix
UXOUnknownSubMunition
Explosive Locations
As of 27 Mar 03
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Iraqi Sea Mines• Many laid in northern Arabian Gulf area• Mostly laid from Iraqi civilian vessels• Numbers unknown• Some laid recently, some date from (Iran/Iraq War)• Detected by sonar and advanced magnetometer
equipment (usually towed array from Minehunters and helicopters)
• Due to barometric and acoustic fusing systems cleared by demolishing in situ
• Waters in and around Port of Umm Qasr mined
Source: Canadian International Demining Corps
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Iraqi Mine Laying Equipment
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Environment Definitions
• Describe security environment in an area
• Ensuring all have common definitions
• Three degrees of security– Permissive– Uncertain– Hostile
• Handouts with details available from HOC
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Questions ?