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About GRD:

The Gulf Region 

Division was activated 

on Jan. 25, 2004. It 

operates with three 

district offices located 

throughout Iraq and a 

division headquarters 

office in Baghdad. The 

GRD provides quality, 

responsive, full spectrum 

engineering in Iraq in 

support of military and 

civil construction, 

delivers logistical 

services, and assists the 

Government of Iraq to 

assume full responsibility 

for national 

reconstruction. 

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Page 3 Iraq Project Metrics

Page 4 International Military Engineers in Afghanistan

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PROJECT UPDATE: Gulf Region Division

Water Supply Project...The 

forecasted completion date for the 

Sadr City R3 Water Supply Project 

($18.3M) is Dec. 2007.

Hospital Update...The Basrah

Children’s Hospital is 64% complete 

and work remains ahead of 

schedule.

Primary Healthcare Centers... 53 

Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs), 

have been turned over to the Iraqi 

Ministry of Health, of which 21 are 

open to the public. An additional 19 

PHCs are scheduled to be turned 

over to the Iraqi Ministry of Health in 

the next two weeks. Another 62 

PHCs are under construction.

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Oil Sector Capacity...Completed GRD projects have met the 

program goals of increasing Crude Oil Production Capacity to 

3.0 million barrels per day, Liquefied Petroleum Gas 

production capacity to 3,000 metric tons per day, and natural 

gas production capacity to 800 Standard Cubic Feet per day.

Electricity...Daily electricity demand August 29-September 4 

was 24% above the same period in 2006. Daily supply from 

the electricity grid was 9% above 2006; it met 50% of total 

electricity demand, compared with 56% for the year-earlier 

period.

WORKING TO IMPROVE TITIN VALLEY ROADS — An Army 

engineer assesses the situation after a section of the old road crumbled 

underneath a vehicle in Titin Valley, Afghanistan. A provincial 

reconstruction team surveyed the road which runs from Titin to Kordar. 

Once completed, the road will make it easier and safer for Afghan National 

Security Forces and Coalition forces to conduct security patrols. The 

construction of the new road is an Afghanistan Engineer District managed 

project. (Photo by Spc. Henry Selzer ) 

(Additional Iraq Project Metrics can 

be found on Page 3.)

Cell Phone

These figures represent the 

total usage of the cell 

phone networks, comprised 

mainly of prepaid cell phone 

users. Roughly 8 million 

people in Iraq have 

immediate or near 

immediate access

Iraq Communications Snapshot: Iraq Communications Snapshot: Internet and 

Cell Phone Subscribers

to GSM telephone services. Additionally, there are approximately

1.1 Million Iraq land line subscribers.

Internet 

Standard Internet Services: Dial-up 180,000 plus 50,000 prepaid 

card access users. Estimated that 90% of users are in Baghdad.

•Small WiFi services are available in Baghdad and 

Mosul with approximately 70 users each

•Wireless Broadband for government – 22 ministries 

exist as active subscribers

Source: Department of State, Iraq Transition Assistance Office

World Bank News - Lending to Afghanistan

http://www.worldbank.org
Project Photo Roundup

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The

Professional Reading: Section 2207 Report on Iraq Relief 

and Reconstruction

Afghanistan – U.S. Navy Cmdr. David Adams with 

Provincial Reconstruction Team Khowst and Governor 

of Afghanistan’s Khowst Province, Arsala Jamal, cut 

the ribbon to the construction project for a school in Jaji

Maidan. (Photo by Ensign Christopher Weis)

Afghanistan - Four Afghan National Army cadets have 

finished a two-week internship program with the U.S. 

Army Corps of Engineers. Charley X. Qian, AED Afghan 

National Army program manager, goes over training 

material with two of them. The cadets are third-year 

students at the National Military Academy Afghanistan 

which is modeled after the U.S. Military Academy at 

West Point, N.Y. (Photo by Master Sgt. Mark Rodgers)

About the 

Afghanistan 

Engineer 

District

The Afghanistan 

Engineer District was 

activated in March 

2004. AED conducts 

construction and 

engineering operations 

in the Central Asian 

Republics to facilitate 

the establishment of a 

secure and stable 

environment while 

promoting 

reconstruction and 

infrastructure 

development. AED 

people manage 

programs and projects 

that support the 

International Security 

Assistance Force, 

Combined Security 

Transition Command –

Afghanistan, Regional 

Command – East, U.S. 

Agency for 

International 

Development, and 

other organizations. 

PROJECT UPDATE: Afghanistan 

Engineer District

Afghanistan Road and Bridge Projects

Road projects improve access for Afghan people to 

participate in governance, education, health, trade and 

other development projects.

Construction is complete on more than 1000 kilometers 

of roads with another 1000 kilometers projected for the 

next fiscal year.

On August 26, 2007, the Presidents of Afghanistan and 

Tajikistan dedicated the completed 673-meter 

weathering steel girder bridge across the Panj River. 

The two lane bridge will support commercial traffic plus 

pedestrian and cart traffic to open up a landlocked 

country to more commercial trade. 

Additionally, the road projects provide improved 

access for Coalition, Afghanistan National Army 

and Afghanistan National Police forces to ensure 

security throughout the country. 

Iraq - The Shuhada Water Treatment Plant, located west 

of Fallujah, became fully operational and is producing 

enough drinking water to support the 10,000 residents in 

that area. (USACE Army Photo)

In the News: “A Surge of Public Works” – National Review (Sept 7)

Read the Article:

http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=ZGNhYjI0MjA1MjFjZjE4OWJiZDlhNzQxN2UyOTg5OTI=

Iraq - The Gulf Region South District recently completed 

a $266 million facility in Al Shatra to provide clean 

drinking water to more than 500,000 residents. (USACE 

Photo)

The Section 2207 Report to Congress is a 

quarterly report on the use of Iraq Relief 

and Reconstruction Funds. 

Past issues can be found at the following 

Department of State website:

http://www.state.gov/p/nea/rls/rpt/2207/

QUARTERLY UPDATE

TO CONGRESS

2207 REPORT
3 MBPD oil production capacity

LPG production capacity of 3,000 Tons per 

Day

3 Million Barrels Per Day (MBPD) production 

capacity

Over 2.0 MBPD actual production

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) production 

capacity of 3,000 Tons per Day

Oil

1,136,000 cubic meters per day of water 

treatment capacity (will benefit approximately 

5.2 million Iraqis. All USG projects will 

benefit 8.4 million Iraqis)

Added 580,000 cubic meters per day of water 

treatment capacity (benefits an estimated 3.4 

million Iraqis)

Water & Sewer

142 PHCs serving a population of 5 - 6.5 

million Iraqis

25 IRRF-funded hospital rehabilitation 

projects

80 IRRF-funded Primary Healthcare Centers 

(PHC) completed 

16 IRRF-funded hospital rehabilitation projects 

completed

Health

810 IRRF-funded schools providing 

classrooms for 324,000 students

810 IRRF-funded schools providing classrooms 

for 324,000 students

Education

4 Training Academy Projects

95 Fire Station Projects

265 Border Forts

4 Training Academy Projects

94 Fire Station Projects

265 Border Forts

Security & 

Justice

41 IRRF-Village Road Projects (427 km)

97 Railway Station Renovations

19 IRRF Aviation Projects

38 IRRF-Village Road Projects (318 km)

97 Railway Station Renovations

14 IRRF Aviation Projects

Provided emergency response dispatch system 

(‘911’ service) covering 12 million Iraqis in 15 

cities

Transportation & 

Communications

1,983 MW capacity added (2,699 MW for all 

USG projects)

Increased power generation to 1.7 million 

homes

43 400kv and 132kv Substations

89 33/11kv Substations (126 total for USG)

Hours of Power: Iraq 10-12, Baghdad 10-12

1,520 MW capacity added

26 400kv and 132kv Substations

67 33/11kv Substations

Hours of Power: Iraq – 13, Baghdad – 9 (last 

week average)

Electricity

Infrastructure Current Progress Final Effects

Sector

PROGRAM FACT SHEET: Iraq Reconstruction Project Metrics

Compiled By: John Daley, HQ USACE

• Over $11.6 billion of the Iraq Relief and 

Reconstruction Fund (IRRF) has been disbursed 

by DoD, representing 85.6% of total funds 

allocated to DoD.

• 3,369 IRRF projects starts (out of 3,394 planned 

projects) and 3,056 projects are complete. 

(As of Sep. 11) 

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The

Iraq Reconstruction Fact

Capacity Development: Last month, 

the Gulf Region Division awarded 143 

contracts to women-owned businesses 

valued at $16 million.
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The

Polish soldiers are working to improve roads by ensuring 

that proper drainage and sewage structures are 

constructed before the rainy season begins. The Polish 

army has been deployed in places such as Lebanon, 

Syria, and Africa to support many humanitarian missions 

since the war on terror began. 

First Construction Company from the Republic of Korea 

focuses on K-Span construction. Korean engineers are 

especially meticulous and bring a “vertical construction”

capability to the command that it did not have. 

Once completed, the K-Spans will enhance maintenance 

operations and provide more space for supply support 

activity here. 

Polish Pvt. Piotr Oparski works on the final 

touches of a culvert as a scoop loader hauls 

the rest of the dirt.

FORWARD OPERATING BASE SHARANA, Afghanistan 

– Afghans and multinational forces are working hand in 

hand on a variety of construction projects here. 

Soldiers from the U.S. Army’s 864th Engineer Combat 

Battalion (Heavy); 1st Construction Company, 100th 

Republic of Korea Engineering Group; and Polish 1st 

Engineer Brigade are working together to construct metal 

building systems, known as K-Spans; roads; ditches; 

culverts and sewage lagoons. 

U.S. Soldiers from Task Force Pacemaker Headquarters 

Support Company support the battalion and manage 

multinational force missions.

International military engineers work 

together in Afghanistan

By 1st Lt. Kenya Virginia Saenz, USA 

Special to American Forces Press Service 

Korean soldiers work on a structure that 

will improve maintenance support for 

Forward Operating Base Sharana, 

Afghanistan. 

Korean Sgt. Chi-Keun Lee interprets for 

Korean Capt. Bo Geol Choi as he meets 

with U.S. Army Capt. Eric Parthemore of 

Task Force Pacemaker, to discuss 

engineering work. 

USDA Provides Technical Assistance http://www.usda.gov

The U.S. Department of 

Agriculture (USDA) is 

providing technical 

assistance for the 

reconstruction of 

Afghanistan’s agricultural 

sector. 

USDA works in partnership 

with the U.S. Department 

of State, the U.S. Agency 

for International 

Development, the U.S. 

military, and the Afghan 

Government, as well as 

other organizations. 

Quick Facts: Agriculture is 

Afghanistan’s principle source of 

jobs and income although only 12% 

of the country’s 65 million hectares 

of land is arable and only 40% of 

agricultural land is irrigated. 

BAGHDAD ESSENTIAL 

SERVICE PROJECTS — Sgt. 1st 

Class Mendez J. Frith, Bravo Battery 

9th Engineer Battalion, enjoys a brief 

chat with neighborhood youngsters 

while checking on a variety of 

essential service projects in northwest 

Baghdad. The U.S. Army Corps of 

Engineers is overseeing more than $50 

million in essential service projects in 

northwest Baghdad. Water and sewer 

lines are being repaired, roads paved, 

and electrical distribution networks 

upgraded under contracts USACE is 

managing. (USACE photo) 
Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (ASA) for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology 

(ALT) https://webportal.saalt.army.mil/main/aae.htm

Assistant Secretary: The Honorable Claude M. Bolton, Jr.

HQ US Army Corps of Engineers – http://www.usace.army.mil/

Chief of Engineers and Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: 

Lt. Gen. Robert L. Van Antwerp 

HQ US Army Corps of Engineers 

Director, Military Programs: Maj. Gen. Merdith W. B. (Bo) Temple 

US Army Corps of Engineers – Gulf Region Division http://www.grd.usace.army.mil/index.html

Commanding General: Brig. Gen. Michael J. Walsh

US Army Corps of Engineers – Afghanistan Engineer District http://www.aed.usace.army.mil/

Commander: Col. Miroslav P. Kurka

US Army Corps of Engineers – Transatlantic Programs Center http://www.tac.usace.army.mil

Commander: Col. Ronald N. Light

Joint Contracting Command – Iraq/Afghanistan http://www.rebuilding-iraq.net

JCC-IA provides responsive operational contracting support to the Chief of Mission and MultiNational Corps - Iraq to efficiently acquire vital supplies, services and construction in support of the 

Coalition Forces and the relief and reconstruction of Iraq. 

Commander: Maj. Gen. Darryl A. Scott, USAF 

U.S. Department of State http://www.state.gov

The State Dept. represents the U.S. overseas and conveys U.S. policies to foreign governments and 

international organizations through American embassies and consulates in foreign countries and 

diplomatic missions. The department negotiates and concludes agreements and treaties and 

coordinates and supports international activities of other U.S. agencies. 

U.S. Agency for International Development http://www.usaid.gov/iraq

USAID is an independent federal government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance 

from the Secretary of State. USAID advances foreign policy objectives by supporting economic 

growth, agriculture, global health, democracy, conflict prevention and humanitarian assistance.

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The GWOT Reconstruction Report is compiled and published by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Office of 

Public Affairs, Washington, DC, 20314 -1000. The views and opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the 

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or the Department of the Army. Unless otherwise indicated (and except for “by 

permission” or copyright items), material may be reprinted provided credit is given to the author and 

organization. Photographs are U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photos unless otherwise credited.

Commander, USACE

Lt. Gen. Robert L. Van Antwerp 

Director, HQ USACE Public Affairs

Suzanne Fournier (202) 761-0011

Chief, Public Affairs, Gulf Region Division

Kimberly Mielcarek (540) 665-1233

Chief, Public Affairs, Afghanistan Engineer 

District 

MSgt. Mark Rodgers (540) 678-2984

Chief, Public Affairs Transatlantic Programs 

Center 

Joan Kibler (540) 665-4085 (GRR Copy Editor)

HQ USACE Public Affairs Program Manager

Doug Garman (202) 761-1806

HQ USACE Editor/Writer

Ron Eschmann

GRR Metrics Manager

John Daley

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About the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 

(USACE) is made up of approximately 32,000 Civilian and 650 military members. 

USACE military and civilian engineers, scientists and other specialists work hand in hand 

as leaders in engineering and environmental matters. USACE serves the Armed Forces 

and the Nation by providing vital engineering services and capabilities, as a public 

service, across the full spectrum of operations—from peace to war—in support of 

national interests. Corps missions include five broad areas: water resources, 

environment, infrastructure, homeland security, and warfighting.

The

This report can be found on the following DoD

websites: Army Homepage, U.S. Central Command, 

Multi-National Force – Iraq, Digital Video and 

Imagery Distribution System, USACE Gulf Region 

Division, the Transatlantic Programs Center, and

USACE Afghanistan Engineer District.

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