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HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS UPDATE

Stay informed on security conditions, civil developments, and operational summaries in Iraq. Receive updates on threats, challenges, and assistance requirements. Contact paul.roege@us.army.mil for updated information.

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HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS UPDATE

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  1. HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS UPDATE 03 May 2003

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

  3. WEATHER UPDATE

  4. OPERATIONAL SUMMARY

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. Rear Area Threat Condition HIGH PERMISSIVE • Al Qa’imKarbala • 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 BaniyahNukyhab Numiniyah and Al Kut

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. Southern City Critical Status Security Power Water Food Fuel R - Red – Definite need, little or no assistance provided, extremely limited supply, no access by general HA community A – Amber - Some need, some assistance provided, restricted supply, restricted access by general HA Community G – Green – No need or all assistance provided, ample supply, generally unimpeded access by general HA community

  12. Central Highlights • Baghdad • United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for Iraq re-established in Baghdad

  13. Central City Critical Status Security Power Water Food Fuel R - Red – Definite need, little or no assistance provided, extremely limited supply, no access by general HA community A – Amber - Some need, some assistance provided, restricted supply, restricted access by general HA Community G – Green – No need or all assistance provided, ample supply, generally unimpeded access by general HA community

  14. 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

  15. Northern City Critical Status Security Power Water Food Fuel R - Red – Definite need, little or no assistance provided, extremely limited supply, no access by general HA community A – Amber - Some need, some assistance provided, restricted supply, restricted access by general HA Community G – Green – No need or all assistance provided, ample supply, generally unimpeded access by general HA community

  16. FUEL AVAILABILITY STATUSIN IRAQ REFINERY REFINERY LEGEND AVAILABILITY NORMAL <2 WK SUPPLY SHORTAGES NOW PIPELINES CRUDE GAS PRODUCT PLANT STATUS OPERATING READY REFINERY Please send updated information to: paul.roege@us.army.mil DAMAGED

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

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

  19. UN SECURITY POSTURE

  20. HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION INPUTS

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

  22. RFI Status • Legal framework for coalition • Baghdad detailed security status

  23. Security Situation UpdateFRAGO 547Military 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

  24. Security Situation UpdateFRAGO 547Military 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

  25. Security Situation UpdateFRAGO 547Military 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

  26. Security Situation UpdateFRAGO 547Military Order to Assist NGO/IO Access Routes 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

  27. Security Situation UpdateFRAGO 547Military Order to Assist NGO/IO Access Additional 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

  28. AP AT AP AT Mix SubMunition Unknown UXO DATA PENDING Explosive Locations As of 29 Apr 03

  29. Questions ?

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