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HOC-KUWAIT UPDATE. 4 April 2003. Introduction. Welcome to new attendees Purpose of the HOC update Limitations on material Expectations. WEATHER UPDATE. Forecast. Kuwait City. Baghdad. Forecast. Amman. OPERATIONAL SUMMARY. Operational Summary. No missile attack into Kuwait yesterday
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HOC-KUWAITUPDATE 4 April 2003
Introduction • Welcome to new attendees • Purpose of the HOC update • Limitations on material • Expectations
Forecast Kuwait City Baghdad
Forecast Amman
Operational Summary • No missile attack into Kuwait yesterday • Coalition forces continue attack • Forces operating in the vicinity of Baghdad • Iraqi forces fail in attempt to retake Euphrates bridge • Operations within southern cities continue
Security Situation Update • Rear Area Threat: • Iraqi surface to surface missile attacks still possible, though short-range threat diminished • Iraqi paramilitary activities north of Kuwaiti border • NO GO Areas: Most of northern Kuwaiti border into Iraq
Security Situation Update • KU and US military state traveling to Iraq entails risk • Close interaction with HOC prior to departure is highly recommended to ensure receipt of the most recent security updates • Vehicle travelers should take security precautions • Stay on prepared roads
Significant CMO/Civil Developments • US government announces additional contributions to support aid in Iraq • $200M for 340,000 pounds of food • $20M for other NGO operations supporting Iraqi relief
Southern Highlights • Umm Qasr • Electricity fully restored • Water restored • All berths in the old and new ports are repaired • Lack of dredging has and will make operations problematic • Local rail line is undamaged • Umm Khayal • Water deliveries by tanker trucks Thursday
Southern Highlights • An Nasiriyah • Some medical supplies located • Identified 3 water purification sites • 2 working, 1 under repair (broken generator) • Sewage plant operational
Southern City Critical Status Security Power Water Food Fuel R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information
Central Highlights • An Najaf area (hasty assessment information) • No systemic food problems • Sufficient water, but must be boiled • Taken from rivers/canals • Power off for “a couple” of days • People moving freely in and out of city • Rice and blankets distributed from warehouse
Central City Critical Status Security Power Water Food Fuel R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information
Northern City Critical Status Security Power Water Food Fuel R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information
R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information
R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information
R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information
Dislocated Civilians Information • When details are available, will provide • Location • Number • Activity • Direction of movement • Actions taken
Standing RFIs • Significant civilian population movements • Landmine, UXO, depleted uranium locations
RFI Status • Children soldiers and EPW (OPEN) • An Najaf Oil Refinery Status (OPEN)
AP AT AP AT Mix SubMunition Unknown UXO Explosive Locations As of 3 Apr 03