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HOC-KUWAIT UPDATE

HOC-KUWAIT UPDATE. 1 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 Iraqi missile attacks on Kuwait

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HOC-KUWAIT UPDATE

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  1. HOC-KUWAITUPDATE 1 April 2003

  2. Introduction • Welcome to new attendees • Purpose of the HOC update • Limitations on material • Expectations

  3. WEATHER UPDATE

  4. Forecast Kuwait City Baghdad

  5. Forecast Amman

  6. OPERATIONAL SUMMARY

  7. Operational Summary • No Iraqi missile attacks on Kuwait • Second consecutive day • Coalition forces continue attack • Command, control and leadership targeted • Consolidation of positions around southern cities • Continuing attacks against paramilitary • Coalition forces massing in Northern Iraq

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

  9. Security Situation Update • Rear Area Threat: • Iraqi surface to surface missile attacks still possible • Iraqi paramilitary activities north of Kuwaiti border • NO GO Areas: Most of northern Kuwaiti border into Iraq • Civilian population cautious about supporting coalition efforts • Adopting wait and see attitude

  10. 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 • Paramilitary forces continue to pose threat to HA activities • Possibility of being inundated by crowds

  11. Significant CMO/Civil Developments • Umm Qasr water pipeline operational • Over 600,000 gal/day capacity • Az Zubayr • Hospital minimally working: 132 beds, 14 working doctors

  12. Significant Recent Civil AffairsAssistance Activities • HOC inputs • Iraqi civilians returning to jobs • Rumaila oil fields • Umm Qasr port area

  13. Southern Highlights • Umm Qasr • Permissive conditions will allow daily HA operations and reception of additional cargo ships to the port • Sir Galahad has departed • Clearing operations continue to open other areas of the Port

  14. Southern Highlights • An Nasiriyah • Paramilitary violence and combat operations • Drinking water is poor quality • No or sporadic electricity • Medical care rudimentary • Operable propane refilling station

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

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

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

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

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

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

  21. Dislocated Civilians Information • When any are confirmed, will provide • Location • Number • Activity • Direction of movement • Actions taken

  22. UN SECURITY POSTURE

  23. HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION INPUTS

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

  25. RFI Status • Is border access system common throughout Iraq (OPEN) • In coordination with all applicable agencies

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

  27. CIVIL MILITARY OPERATIONSORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE HOC-Humanitarian Operations Center HACC-Humanitarian Assistance Coordination Center CMOC-Civil Military Operations Center MSC-Major Subordinate Command CFLCC C9 HOC MSC (1 MEF, V Corps) G5 HACC Division G5 CMOC

  28. IO/NGO COORDINATES MOVEMENT REQUESTS WITH CFLCC THROUGH HOC (JMC) HOC AND HACC COORDINATE DETAILS DIRECT LIAISON AUTHORIZED HOC PROVIDES WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHY, WHERE, AND HOW TO CFLCC C9 OPERATIONS – TRANSMIT TO MSCs MSC APPROVAL RECEIVED BY CFLCC C9 OPNS AND TRANSMITTED TO HOC HOC NOTIFIED IO/NGO CONVOY DEPARTS HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE ADVANCEMENT PVO IO/NGO GVT ORGs HOC-KU AREAS OF NEED CFLCC (C9) COALITION CHECKPOINT AREAS OF NEED HACC AREAS OF STRESS AREAS OF NEED MSCs AREAS OF STRESS AREAS OF STRESS CFLCC ZONE OF ACTION

  29. Questions ?

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