HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS

UPDATE

14 April 2003

214 Apr 03

Introduction

• Welcome to new attendees

• Purpose of the HOC update

• Limitations on material

• Expectations

314 Apr 03

WEATHER UPDATE

414 Apr 03

Kuwait City Baghdad

Forecast

514 Apr 03

Amman Batman

Forecast

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OPERATIONAL SUMMARY

1014 Apr 03

Operational Summary• Tikrit only major city not under coalition

control

• Baghdad efforts continue– Eliminating opposing forces– Restoring civil order

• Kurdish troops continue to leave Kirkuk and Mosul

1114 Apr 03

Operational Graphics

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1214 Apr 03

Security Situation Update• Rear Area Threat:

– Iraqi paramilitary activities north of Kuwaiti border

• Travel in Iraq entails risk– Close interaction with HOC prior to departure

is highly recommended to ensure receipt of the most recent security updates

1314 Apr 03

Significant CMO/Civil Developments

• C-130s provide emergency HA to Baghdad

• CMOC established in Baghdad at the Palestine Hotel

1414 Apr 03

Southern Highlights• An Nasiriyah

– Army Prime Power is assessing electric and water plants

– Direct Labor Detachment began HA work on previous assessments such as :

• Utilities repair• Roadway clearing• Repair hospital water system

1514 Apr 03

Southern City Critical Status

Southern Iraq

Al Basrah A A A/G A/G Looting decreasing

Al Shatrah Not assessed

An Nasiriyah R/A R R G R Continuing to be assessed

As Samawah A A A/G Assessments continue

Umm Qasr G G R/A G G

Az Zubayr A G Assessment ongoing

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R - Red – Definite need, little or no assistance provided, extremely limited supply, no access by general HA communityA – AmberAmber - Some need, some assistance provided, restricted supply, restricted access by general HA CommunityG – Green – No need or all assistance provided, ample supply, generally unimpeded access by general HA community

1614 Apr 03

• Baghdad– Limited power restored– Assessing power plants with local engineer– Assessed three power plants and two Sub

Stations• Personnel have now secured those locations

– Looting in parts of the city other parts are quiet

Central Highlights

1714 Apr 03

• Ar Rutbah– Water system restored using generators

Central Highlights

1814 Apr 03

Central City Critical Status

Central Iraq

An Najaf A A G A Power from generators; electrical system needs repairs

Al’ AmarahNot assessed

Al KutNot assessed

Ad DiwaniyahA A

Power & Water linked

with An Najaf

KarbalaA/G G R Water info from spot report

Baghdad R A R Awaiting further assessments

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R - Red – Definite need, little or no assistance provided, extremely limited supply, no access by general HA communityA – AmberAmber - Some need, some assistance provided, restricted supply, restricted access by general HA CommunityG – Green – No need or all assistance provided, ample supply, generally unimpeded access by general HA community

1914 Apr 03

Northern Highlights

• Irbil, Dahuk, As Sulamaniyah security– “Calm and Stable”

• Wheat deliveries continuing from Turkey– Convoys of 20+ trucks– Primarily to As Sulamaniyah in last 2 days

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Northern City Critical Status

Northern Iraq

Kirkuk Not Assessed

Irbil G Calm and Stable

As Sulaymaniyah A G Calm and Stable

Dahuk A A G Calm and Stable

Mosul Not Assessed

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R - Red – Definite need, little or no assistance provided, extremely limited supply, no access by general HA communityA – AmberAmber - Some need, some assistance provided, restricted supply, restricted access by general HA CommunityG – Green – No need or all assistance provided, ample supply, generally unimpeded access by general HA community

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AirportsBasrah A Not permissive

Safwan R Coalition forces not using facility

Jalibah A Under coalition control

Tallil A Under coalition control

Qalat Salih R Not Secured, Not Assessed

Qalat Sikar R Not Secured, Not Assessed

Al-Kut R Not Secured, Not Assessed

An Numaniyah A Under coalition control

Baghdad A Under coalition control

SeaportUmm Qasr G HA operations in progress

R - Red A – AmberAmber G – Green Blank – No information

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Border CrossingsKuwait A Military traffic and accompanied traffic only

Saudi Arabia R Closed

Jordan G Open

Syria R Closed

Turkey R/A HA convoys getting through

Iran R/A Reports of aid moving across border

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

2314 Apr 03

Dislocated Civilians Information• When details are available, will provide

– Location – Number– Activity– Direction of movement– Actions taken

2414 Apr 03

UN SECURITY POSTURE

2514 Apr 03

HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION

INPUTS

2614 Apr 03

Standing RFIs

• Significant civilian population movements

• Landmine, UXO, depleted uranium locations

2714 Apr 03

RFI Status• Unified border requirements (OPEN)

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DATA

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APATAP AT Mix

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Explosive Locations

As of 13 Apr 03

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Questions ?