HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS

UPDATE

03 May 2003

Introduction

• Welcome to new attendees

• Purpose of the HOC update

• Limitations on material

• Expectations

WEATHER UPDATE

OPERATIONAL SUMMARY

Operational Summary

• L. Paul Bremer III will be named special envoy and civil administrator to Iraqi

• One soldier was killed and several injured during separate incidents

Security Situation Update

• Report of banditry on the NGO, Food for the Hungry (FTH).

• Second vehicle was later stopped by an unknown number of armed men.

Security Situation Update

• Travel in Iraq entails risk– Variety of armed gunmen remain at large

• Regime Death Squad Members

• Paramilitary forces

• Foreign mercenaries

• Criminal element

– Vehicle accidents– Close interaction with HOC prior to departure is

highly recommended to ensure receipt of the most recent security updates

Rear Area Threat Condition HIGH

PERMISSIVE

• Al Qa’im Karbala• Az Zabayr Irbil• Safwan Dahuk• As Sulimaniyah Ash Shumali• As Samawah An Nasiriyah • Ah Humza Rumaylah• Kirkuk Rumaithah • Al Kut Mayson• An Najaf Qalat Sukkar • Al Amarah Ar Rutbah• Mudaysis Nukyhad• Ar Ramadi Fallujah• Hab Baniyah Nukyhab

Numiniyah and Al Kut

Significant CMO/Civil Developments

• Next Major religious holiday– Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday 12 May– Celebration of the Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday 19

May

• Railroad between Umm Qasr and Al Mawsil working

• ORHA appointed Dr. Bakhitar,the Minister of Health for Iraq.

Southern Highlights• Umm Qasr

– Water Treatment Plants to run out of Chlorine

• As Samawah– Water Department worry about upcoming summer

• Basrah– Virgin Airway to fly Humanitarian Aid to Basrah

Airport on 3 May 03

Southern City Critical Status

Southern Iraq

Al Basrah A A A A/G G

Qalat Sukkar A R A A Power from Ar Rifa

An Nasiriyah R/A A A G G

As Samawah A A G

Umm Qasr G G R/A G G

Az Zubayr A A A G

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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

Central Highlights• Baghdad

– United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for Iraq re-established in Baghdad

Central City Critical Status

Central Iraq

An Najaf A A G G

Al Amarah G R A Potable water for entire city

Al Kut R R/A G G

Ad Diwaniyah A/G A Depends upon An Najaf for power

Karbala A A A G G Power and water at 70 %

Baghdad A A A A R Water System at ~ 60%

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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

Northern Highlights• Mosul

– Rail Road tracks from Mosul to Baji open

• Al Samawah

- Joint Iraqi-Coalition patrols

• Kirkuk– Mine Clearing begins between Kirkuk and Kalak

Northern City Critical StatusNorthern Iraq

Kirkuk G G A G G

Irbil G G G G G

As Sulaymaniyah G G G G G

Dahuk G G G G GTikrit A ASamarah G G R/A Police poorly trained

Mosul A/G A A A A 80% of city has water

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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

FUEL AVAILABILITY STATUSIN IRAQ

DAHUK

Diesel

Gasoline

LPG

BAGHDAD

Diesel

Gasoline

LPG

KERBALA

Diesel

Gasoline

LPG

AMARAH

Diesel

Gasoline

LPG

NASSRIYAH

Diesel

Gasoline

LPG

BASRAH

Diesel

Gasoline

LPG

MOSUL

Diesel

Gasoline

LPG

RAMADI

Diesel

Gasoline

LPG

KIRKUK

Diesel

Gasoline

LPGBAIJI

Diesel

Gasoline

LPG

CRUDE

PRODUCTGAS

OPERATING

READY

DAMAGED

LEGEND

REFINERY

REFINERY

REFINERY

KUT

Diesel

Gasoline

LPG

PIPELINES

PLANT STATUS

AVAILABILITY

NORMAL

<2 WK SUPPLY

SHORTAGES NOW

Please send updated information to: paul.roege@us.army.mil

AirportsBasrah A/G Coalition controlled, First HA Flight to arrive

Safwan R Coalition forces not using facility

Jalibah A Under coalition control

Tallil A Coalition operations only w/o permission

Qalat Sikar R Not Secured, Not Assessed

Al-Kut A Under coalition control

An Numaniyah A Under coalition control

Baghdad A Coalition operations only w/o permission

Kirkuk A Coalition operations only w/o permission

Irbil A Coalition operations only w/o permission

Mosul A Coalition operations only w/o permission

SeaportUmm Qasr G HA operations in progress

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

Border CrossingsKuwait G

Saudi Arabia R Closed

Jordan G Open

Syria R/A Reports of aid shipments into Iraq

Turkey A Border crossing reportedly getting smoother

Iran R/A Reports of aid moving across border

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

UN SECURITY POSTURE

HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION

INPUTS

Standing RFIs

• Significant civilian population movements

• Landmine, UXO, depleted uranium locations

• Legal framework for coalition

• Baghdad detailed security status

RFI Status

Security Situation UpdateFRAGO 547

Military Order to Assist NGO/IO Access

• 30 April 2003 Fragmentary Order Specifies Procedures and Polices

• Documentation Required in Iraq– Employer ID Card, Valid Passport– Waybills if hauling humanitarian goods– Contract drivers need valid passports

• Comply with external host nation border procedures• Convoy movement number guarantees place

– Not required, travel control points (TCPs) will integrate agency traffic as possible

Security Situation UpdateFRAGO 547

Military Order to Assist NGO/IO Access

• 30 April 2003 Fragmentary Order Specifies Procedures and Polices

• Documentation Required in Iraq– Employer ID Card, Valid Passport– Waybills if hauling humanitarian goods– Contract drivers need valid passports

• Comply with external host nation border procdures• Convoy movement number guarantees place

– Not required, travel control points (TCPs) will integrate agency traffic as possible

Security Situation UpdateFRAGO 547

Military Order to Assist NGO/IO Access

Security• Coalition Forces not obliged to provide security• HA agencies not obligated to accept coalition security• Local commanders may offer route or point security

– At their discretion, if forces are available• Movement OK unless it affects combat and security

operations• HOCs, HACCs, CMOCs to maintain security status

information

Security Situation UpdateFRAGO 547

Military Order to Assist NGO/IO AccessRoutes Receiving Special Attention and Assets

• Intent: To achieve and maintain “permissive status”• Highway 10 Jordan to baghdad• Highway 1 Iran thru Basrah to Baghdad• Highway 5 Iran to Baghdad• Highway 1 Turkey thru Mosal to Baghdad• Highway 12 Syria to Highway 10 to Baghdad

Security Situation UpdateFRAGO 547

Military Order to Assist NGO/IO AccessAdditional Security Points

• Coalition forces may stop and search IO/NGO vehicles if required for force protection or mission needs

• Refusal to cooperate may result in detainment and removal from the area until military mission is complete

• Convoys of more than five (5) vehicles must register for convoy clearance on main routes

• If requesting military security help, please do so ninety-six (96) hours out, to allow for determination and/or tasking of units

DATA

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Explosive Locations

As of 29 Apr 03

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