1 humanitarian operations update 13 april 2003. 2 introduction welcome to new attendees purpose of...
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HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS
UPDATE
13 April 2003
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Introduction
• Welcome to new attendees
• Purpose of the HOC update
• Limitations on material
• Expectations
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WEATHER UPDATE
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Kuwait City Baghdad
Forecast
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Amman Batman
Forecast
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OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
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Operational Summary• Tikrit only major city not under coalition
control
• Baghdad efforts continue– Eliminating opposing forces– Restoring civil order
• Kurdish troops leaving Kirkuk
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Operational Graphics
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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
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Significant CMO/Civil Developments
• Spain offers use of some Guardia Civil personnel– Members of Spanish national police force
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Southern Highlights• Umm Qasr
– Efforts underway to start grain elevator ops
• An Nasiriyah– Volunteers protecting hospital property
• Procedural challenges admitting legitimate staff
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Southern Highlights
• As Samawah– Power/water running approx 1/3 capacity
• Running on diesel power generators
– Power grids not “in synch”; • US military engineers to assist with repair
– Main hospital in good shape • Coordination to get insulin, bandages, vitamins
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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 G G Improves almost daily
Az Zubayr A G Assessment ongoing
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R - Red A – AmberAmber G – Green Blank – No information
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• Baghdad– No power or water– Looting continues– Al Mahmadiya Hospital
• 70-80% capacity right now• Insufficient electrical supply• Basic medications short• Water limited• Immediate needs
– Electricity– 20-40 pints O+ blood– Childhood vaccinations
Central Highlights
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• An Najaf– Power operating on generators
• 200,000 gal fuel every 3-5 days• Pending repair of natural gas pipeline from Basrah
Central Highlights
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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 R R Awaiting further assessments
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R - Red A – AmberAmber G – Green Blank – No information
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Northern City Critical Status
Northern Iraq
Kirkuk Not Assessed
Irbil Not Assessed
Al Sulaymaniyah Not Assessed
Dahuk A Not assessed
Mosul Not Assessed
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R - Red A – AmberAmber G – Green Blank – No information
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AirportsBasrah A Not permissive
Safwan R Not Secured, Not Assessed
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 May be open to some HA ops
Iran R Closed
R - Red A – Amber Amber G – Green Blank – No information
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Dislocated Civilians Information• When details are available, will provide
– Location – Number– Activity– Direction of movement– Actions taken
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UN SECURITY POSTURE
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HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION
INPUTS
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Standing RFIs
• Significant civilian population movements
• Landmine, UXO, depleted uranium locations
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RFI Status• Unified border requirements (OPEN)
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DATA
PENDING
APATAP AT Mix
UXOUnknownSubMunition
Explosive Locations
As of 12 Apr 03
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Regional Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) are available
www.notams.faa.gov
Select “Attention Notices” number M0001/03
or
www.centaf.af.mil/RAMCC
Current area NOTAM covers from now until Jun 03
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Questions ?