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HOC-KUWAIT UPDATE

Stay informed about ongoing operations in Kuwait, security updates, humanitarian aid efforts, and significant civil developments. Learn about dislocated civilians, DC camps, and assistance activities. Get the latest on the Southern region, DC activity, and infrastructure repairs.

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HOC-KUWAIT UPDATE

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  1. HOC-KUWAITUPDATE 26 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 • TBM attacks into Kuwait continue • Coalition forces begin to engage Republican Guard • Coalition Air Forces continue to attack Iraqi command structure and field units • Paramilitary forces are operating in rear areas • Oil firefighting efforts continue

  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 • Bypassed Iraqi Units: Not known at this time.

  8. Security Situation Update • Population instability: Unconfirmed news reports that roughly 5K people around Safwan need water but have not requested food. CA assets directed to assess. • Umm Qasr: Detailed assessment by CA teams began 241100Z. Assessment on going. Mine sweep of port facilities and waters leading to port continues.

  9. Significant Recent Civil AffairsAssistance Activities • HOC inputs • RFA Sir Galahad loaded with food, water, blankets, medical supplies, etc (232300 kg) • Ready to land in Umm Qasr when port ready

  10. Southern Highlights • Still no significant DC activity • Work continues on water pipeline to Umm Qasr; estimated operational by 30 Mar • Five oil well fires remain, two having been extinguished since the yesterday’s update • Repair of water treatment plant near Basrah • Mine sweep of Umm Qasr channel continues • CA BDE in Umm Qasr conducting area assessments and preparing to facilitate port opening in 1 UK Div area

  11. Umm Qasr

  12. Critical City Status Security Power Water Food Fuel

  13. Critical City Status Security Power Water Food Fuel

  14. Critical City Status Security Power Water Food Fuel

  15. Dislocated Civilians Information • Confirmed locations of DCs • Number • Activity • Direction of movement • Actions taken Undetermined DC flow in the north No DCs reported in southern Iraq

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

  17. Significant CMO/Civil Developments • CA teams are continuing assessments • Working in Coalition-held areas • Slowed somewhat by security environment • Unconfirmed news reports state that roughly 5000 people around Safwan need water but have not requested food

  18. UN SECURITY POSTURE

  19. HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION INPUTS

  20. IOM Information • At UN request IOM responds by providing: • Repatriation for Third Country Nationals (TCNs) • Transport assist to TCNs, refugees to transit camps • Coordinate humanitarian relief for DP inside Iraq, access permitting • 20 Palestinians from no man’s land by IOM bus to Ruweished Camp at Jordanian request

  21. IOM Information • Last week, IOM assisted 559 TCNs transit from Iraq into Jordan. • 361 have returned home • 305 Sudanese, 39 Egyptians, 10 Chadians, 4 South Africans, 1 Yemeni, 1 Somali • 199 remain at Ruweished TCN transit camp • Over past 24 hours, 9 Egyptians, 5 Somalis, 1 Lebanese have arrived in camp • Ruweished run by Jordanian Red Crescent with IOM support

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

  23. RFI Status • Umm Qasr area status (CLOSED) • Specifics of RFI answered, more Umm Qasr updates pending Note: HOC personnel have an RFI form and tracking process established. Please use this process to allow us better tracking and response to RFIs.

  24. AP AT AP AT Mix SubMunition Unknown UXO Mine Location Update As of 24 Mar 03

  25. Iraqi ParamilitaryFedayeen Saddam • Saddam’s “Men of Sacrifice” • Paramilitary organization • Founded by Uday Hussein in 1995 • Helps protect Saddam and Uday from dissenters • Reports directly to Presidential Palace • 20-40,000 members, young soldiers from loyal regions, reports of up to 100,000 • Reportedly have used “death squads” in past • Currently attacking in coalition rear areas

  26. Questions ?

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