HOC-KUWAIT UPDATE

1. HOC-KUWAITUPDATE 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 AffairsAssistance 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 Security Power Water Food Fuel R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information

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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 Umm Qasr • 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 SubMunition Unknown UXO 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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