1 HOC-KUWAIT UPDATE 28 March 2003

2 Introduction Welcome to new attendees Purpose of the HOC update Limitations on material Expectations

3 WEATHER UPDATE

4 OPERATIONAL SUMMARY

5 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

6 Operational Summary Graphics No Coalition Cleared Routes

7 Security Situation Update Rear Area Threat: Threat Condition High. “Scud” attack still possible. NO GO Areas: Iraq, Northern Kuwait Border

8 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

9 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

10 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

11 Critical City Status Southern Iraq Al Basrah A 3 million liters per day; 40% capacity Al ShatrahNot assessed Al NasiriyahNot assessed As SumawahNot assessed Umm Qasr RRA Detailed assessment on going Az ZubayrAssessment underway WaterFoodFuel Security Power R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information

12 Critical City Status Central Iraq An NajafNot assessed Al’ AmarahNot assessed Al KutNot assessed Ad DiwaniyahNot assessed BaghdadNot assessed WaterFoodFuelPower Security R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information

13 Critical City Status Northern Iraq KirkukSome civilian movement to outlying villages IrbilSome civilian movement to outlying villages Al SulaymaniyahSome civilian movement to outlying villages DahukNot assessed KarbalaCommercial centers closed Al-HillahNot assessed WaterFoodFuelPower Security R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information

14 Airports BasrahRNot Secured, Not Assessed SafwanRNot Secured, Not Assessed JalibahAUnder coalition control, Not Yet Assessed TallilAUnder coalition control Qalat SalihRNot Secured, Not Assessed Qalat SikarRNot Secured, Not Assessed Al-KutRNot Secured, Not Assessed An NumaniyahRNot Secured, Not Assessed BaghdadRNot Secured, Not Assessed Seaport Umm QasrAMine clearing operations nearing completion R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information

15 Kuwait-Iraq Ground Routes Highway 80AUnder military control Highway 6AUnder military control Highway 7AUnder military control Country Corridors into Iraq KuwaitANot yet open to civilian traffic Saudi ArabiaRNot Secured, Not Assessed (Ar’ar) JordanANot Secured, Not Assessed (Tall Kujic) SyriaRNot Secured, Not Assessed (Abu Kamal) TurkeyRNot Secured, Not Assessed (Silopi) IranRNot Secured, Not Assessed (Pirhan Shahr) R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information

16 Border Crossings KuwaitAMilitary traffic and accompanied traffic only Saudi ArabiaRClosed JordanAOpen, with restrictions; Entry to Iraq for Jordanian-registered “implementing partners” SyriaATCNs Only TurkeyRClosed IranRClosed R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information

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

18 Dislocated Civilians Information When any are confirmed, will provide –Location –Number –Activity –Direction of movement –Actions taken

19 DC Camp Information Reported locations of DC Camps Number Activity Direction of movement Not applicable at this time

20 Significant CMO/Civil Developments USAID assessment of UmmQasr –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

21 UN SECURITY POSTURE

22 HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION INPUTS

23 Standing RFIs Significant civilian population movements Landmine, UXO, depleted uranium locations

24 RFI Status ICRC requested regarding civilians evacuated to USNS Comfort (CLOSED) Query on water plant near An Nasirya (CLOSED)

25 AP AT AP AT Mix UXO Unknown SubMunition Explosive Locations As of 27 Mar 03

26 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

27 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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