1 HOC-KUWAIT UPDATE 29 March 2003. 2 Introduction Welcome to new attendees Purpose of the HOC update Limitations on material Expectations.

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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

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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 ?