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HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS UPDATE

HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS UPDATE. 03 May 2003. Introduction. Welcome to new attendees Purpose of the HOC update Limitations on material Expectations. WEATHER UPDATE. OPERATIONAL SUMMARY. Operational Summary. L. Paul Bremer III will be named special envoy and civil administrator to Iraqi

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HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS UPDATE

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  1. HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS UPDATE 03 May 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 • L. Paul Bremer III will be named special envoy and civil administrator to Iraqi • One soldier was killed and several injured during separate incidents

  6. Security Situation Update • Report of banditry on the NGO, Food for the Hungry (FTH). • Second vehicle was later stopped by an unknown number of armed men.

  7. Security Situation Update • Travel in Iraq entails risk • Variety of armed gunmen remain at large • Regime Death Squad Members • Paramilitary forces • Foreign mercenaries • Criminal element • Vehicle accidents • Close interaction with HOC prior to departure is highly recommended to ensure receipt of the most recent security updates

  8. Rear Area Threat Condition HIGH PERMISSIVE • Al Qa’imKarbala • Az Zabayr Irbil • Safwan Dahuk • As Sulimaniyah Ash Shumali • As Samawah An Nasiriyah • Ah Humza Rumaylah • Kirkuk Rumaithah • Al Kut Mayson • An Najaf Qalat Sukkar • Al Amarah Ar Rutbah • Mudaysis Nukyhad • Ar Ramadi Fallujah • Hab BaniyahNukyhab Numiniyah and Al Kut

  9. Significant CMO/Civil Developments • Next Major religious holiday • Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday 12 May • Celebration of the Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday 19 May • Railroad between Umm Qasr and Al Mawsil working • ORHA appointed Dr. Bakhitar,the Minister of Health for Iraq.

  10. Southern Highlights • Umm Qasr • Water Treatment Plants to run out of Chlorine • As Samawah • Water Department worry about upcoming summer • Basrah • Virgin Airway to fly Humanitarian Aid to Basrah Airport on 3 May 03

  11. Southern City Critical Status Security Power Water Food Fuel R - Red – Definite need, little or no assistance provided, extremely limited supply, no access by general HA community A – Amber - Some need, some assistance provided, restricted supply, restricted access by general HA Community G – Green – No need or all assistance provided, ample supply, generally unimpeded access by general HA community

  12. Central Highlights • Baghdad • United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for Iraq re-established in Baghdad

  13. Central City Critical Status Security Power Water Food Fuel R - Red – Definite need, little or no assistance provided, extremely limited supply, no access by general HA community A – Amber - Some need, some assistance provided, restricted supply, restricted access by general HA Community G – Green – No need or all assistance provided, ample supply, generally unimpeded access by general HA community

  14. Northern Highlights • Mosul • Rail Road tracks from Mosul to Baji open • Al Samawah - Joint Iraqi-Coalition patrols • Kirkuk • Mine Clearing begins between Kirkuk and Kalak

  15. Northern City Critical Status Security Power Water Food Fuel R - Red – Definite need, little or no assistance provided, extremely limited supply, no access by general HA community A – Amber - Some need, some assistance provided, restricted supply, restricted access by general HA Community G – Green – No need or all assistance provided, ample supply, generally unimpeded access by general HA community

  16. FUEL AVAILABILITY STATUSIN IRAQ REFINERY REFINERY LEGEND AVAILABILITY NORMAL <2 WK SUPPLY SHORTAGES NOW PIPELINES CRUDE GAS PRODUCT PLANT STATUS OPERATING READY REFINERY Please send updated information to: paul.roege@us.army.mil DAMAGED

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

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

  19. UN SECURITY POSTURE

  20. HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION INPUTS

  21. Standing RFIs • Significant civilian population movements • Landmine, UXO, depleted uranium locations

  22. RFI Status • Legal framework for coalition • Baghdad detailed security status

  23. Security Situation UpdateFRAGO 547Military Order to Assist NGO/IO Access • 30 April 2003 Fragmentary Order Specifies Procedures and Polices • Documentation Required in Iraq • Employer ID Card, Valid Passport • Waybills if hauling humanitarian goods • Contract drivers need valid passports • Comply with external host nation border procedures • Convoy movement number guarantees place • Not required, travel control points (TCPs) will integrate agency traffic as possible

  24. Security Situation UpdateFRAGO 547Military Order to Assist NGO/IO Access • 30 April 2003 Fragmentary Order Specifies Procedures and Polices • Documentation Required in Iraq • Employer ID Card, Valid Passport • Waybills if hauling humanitarian goods • Contract drivers need valid passports • Comply with external host nation border procdures • Convoy movement number guarantees place • Not required, travel control points (TCPs) will integrate agency traffic as possible

  25. Security Situation UpdateFRAGO 547Military Order to Assist NGO/IO Access Security • Coalition Forces not obliged to provide security • HA agencies not obligated to accept coalition security • Local commanders may offer route or point security • At their discretion, if forces are available • Movement OK unless it affects combat and security operations • HOCs, HACCs, CMOCs to maintain security status information

  26. Security Situation UpdateFRAGO 547Military Order to Assist NGO/IO Access Routes Receiving Special Attention and Assets • Intent: To achieve and maintain “permissive status” • Highway 10 Jordan to baghdad • Highway 1 Iran thru Basrah to Baghdad • Highway 5 Iran to Baghdad • Highway 1 Turkey thru Mosal to Baghdad • Highway 12 Syria to Highway 10 to Baghdad

  27. Security Situation UpdateFRAGO 547Military Order to Assist NGO/IO Access Additional Security Points • Coalition forces may stop and search IO/NGO vehicles if required for force protection or mission needs • Refusal to cooperate may result in detainment and removal from the area until military mission is complete • Convoys of more than five (5) vehicles must register for convoy clearance on main routes • If requesting military security help, please do so ninety-six (96) hours out, to allow for determination and/or tasking of units

  28. AP AT AP AT Mix SubMunition Unknown UXO DATA PENDING Explosive Locations As of 29 Apr 03

  29. Questions ?

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