1 HOC-KUWAIT UPDATE 29 March 2003

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

3 WEATHER UPDATE

4 Forecast Winds

5 Forecasts Kuwait City Baghdad

6 OPERATIONAL SUMMARY

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8 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

9 Operational Summary Graphics Route to Umm Qasr OPEN for travel

10 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

11 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

12 Significant CMO/Civil Developments CA teams are continuing assessments –Single report from south of Ad Diwaniyah of more favorable conditions than the South

13 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

14 Umm Qasr

15 UMMQASRUMMQASR

16 Umm Qasr

17 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

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

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

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

21 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 QasrGLimited Port opening Amber R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information

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

23 Border Crossings KuwaitAMilitary traffic and accompanied traffic only Saudi ArabiaRClosed JordanAOpen; no flow of DCs SyriaATCNs Only TurkeyRClosed IranRClosed Amber R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information

24 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.

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

26 UN SECURITY POSTURE

27 HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION INPUTS

28 Sectoral Coordination LocationChairDate/TimeMeeting 1400 HoursWES 1400 HoursHealth* 1400 HoursFood and Nutrition 1400 HoursIDP’s/Protection 1100 Hours Logistics 1400 Hours Primary Education/Child Protection *UNICEF is assuming the lead role in the health sector until WHO is represented.

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

30 RFI Status None presently open

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

32 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

33 Iraqi Mine Laying Equipment

34 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

35 Questions ?