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HOC-KUWAIT UPDATE

HOC-KUWAIT UPDATE. 29 March 2003. Introduction. Welcome to new attendees Purpose of the HOC update Limitations on material Expectations. WEATHER UPDATE. Forecast Winds. Forecasts. Baghdad. Kuwait City. OPERATIONAL SUMMARY. Operational Summary. No TBM attacks into Kuwait yesterday

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HOC-KUWAIT UPDATE

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  1. HOC-KUWAITUPDATE 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 Baghdad Kuwait City

  6. OPERATIONAL SUMMARY

  7. 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

  8. Operational Summary Graphics Route to Umm Qasr OPEN for travel

  9. 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

  10. 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

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

  12. Significant Recent Civil AffairsAssistance 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

  13. Umm Qasr

  14. U M M Q A S R

  15. Umm Qasr

  16. 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

  17. Critical City Status Security Power Water Food Fuel R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information

  18. Critical City Status Security Power Water Food Fuel R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information

  19. Critical City Status Security Power Water Food Fuel R - Red A – Amber G – Green Blank – No information

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

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

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

  23. 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.

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

  25. UN SECURITY POSTURE

  26. HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION INPUTS

  27. Sectoral Coordination *UNICEF is assuming the lead role in the health sector until WHO is represented.

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

  29. RFI Status • None presently open

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

  31. 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

  32. Iraqi Mine Laying Equipment

  33. 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

  34. Questions ?

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