"CURRENT COALTION CONTRIBUTIONS:

• Afghanistan – 6-person EOD team plus one doctor with ISAF in Kabul.
• Iraq – 45 troops plus 1 officer serving in CJTF-7."
  05/2004 COALITION BULLETIN 

"Estonia pledged a few dozen soldiers, mine divers and cargo holders."
07/03/03 J.KRANE 

"For many others, membership in the war coalition is hardly a matter of choice. Like Bulgaria, Albania, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Romania and Slovakia, all either want to join NATO or have recently done so. But they each need American support in case Moscow ever gets fiesty again so do the former Soviet republics like Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan, which is one of the most vicious and tyrannical regimes outside Iraq."
03/25/03 I.WILLIAMS 

"We understand the need for disarming Iraq. The world needs to be convinced that there are no weapons of mass destruction on Iraqi territory. This is important for world security. It is deeply regrettable that Iraq did not make use of the opportunity, which existed, to solve the problem peacefully... Estonia is ready, based upon the needs of the situation and its own capabilities, to help regulate the post-conflict situation and participate in the reconstruction of Iraq."
03/26/03 WHITE HOUSE 

"Neighbouring African states Ethiopia and Eritrea reportedly raced each other to the dotted line [joining the coalition] in anticipation of getting a helping hand in their border dispute."
03/28/03 A.PERROTT 

"Fiji has agreed to provide a protective security detail for senior United Nations officials in Iraq, as well as a guard unit for UN facilities in Baghdad, a spokesperson for the world body said today.

In addition, Australia has confirmed that it will provide most of the equipment to the Fijians, Marie Okabe said in New York."

"Asked about the number of Fijians in the force and the timing of deployment, Ms. Okabe said about 130 would be heading to Iraq as soon as logistical preparations and training are completed, perhaps by next month."
10/20/04 UN 

"France is insisting on a central role for the UN which goes beyond the limited one offered in Security Council resolution 1483, under which the UN is subsidiary to the occupying powers. It is also arguing for a political approach.

The only realistic option is to transfer authority and sovereignty to the Iraqis themselves. This must be done rapidly as part of a process which only the United Nations can render fully legitimate," Roland Galharague of the French embassy in London told BBC News Online.

For our country, whatever measures may ultimately be adopted cannot simply be an enlargement or adjustment of the present occupying forces."
04/19/04 BBC 

"This latest deployment by Georgia will increase the total number of its troops in Iraq from 159 to 850. It underscores Georgia's commitment to partnership with the people of Iraq and their friends around the world in pursuit of peace, prosperity and democracy in Iraq. The U.S. will offer additional training to help Georgia sustain this deployment following an assessment by the U.S. European Command."
11/04/04 R.BOUCHER 

"Georgia's offer of UN protection troops is also under serious discussion. Georgia's UN ambassador, Revaz Adamia, told RFE/RL that about 500 Georgian troops, trained by U.S. experts, are supposed to be deployed before the 30 January elections but further details are sketchy."

"James Dobbins, a former U.S. envoy on postconflict missions in Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Bosnia, told RFE/RL that Georgia and Romania are unlikely to have a major impact. They may on the margins provide some military capability, but I would think [with] Georgia, [it's] hard to think that they would provide very much. Romania may be a little bit more. But these countries don't have serious military capabilities, let alone serious capabilities of projecting that military power at any distance."
12/20/04 R.MCMAHON 

"Saddam Hussein has weapons of mass destruction. As long as such a regime exists, the world cannot live in peace."

"Georgia, which is now a member of the international coalition for Iraq's disarmament, is ready to not only provide political support for the U.S., but also to provide its military infrastructure to U.S. troops."
03/26/03 WHITE HOUSE 

"For many others, membership in the war coalition is hardly a matter of choice. Like Bulgaria, Albania, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Romania and Slovakia, all either want to join NATO or have recently done so. But they each need American support in case Moscow ever gets feisty again so do the former Soviet republics like Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan, which is one of the most vicious and tyrannical regimes outside Iraq."
03/25/03 I.WILLIAMS 

"Greece: U.S. Naval base in Crete serves U.S. sixth fleet and supports Navy and Air Force intelligence-gathering planes."
03/19/03 P.PASICOLAN & C.SATTERLEE

"The Dominican Republic withdrew 302 soldiers, Nicaragua 115 and Honduras 370."
11/04/04 J.DEMPSEY 

"'I have told the coalition countries that the troops are going to return from Iraq,' President Ricardo Maduro said in a speech on national television and radio Monday, Reuters reports.

'I have ordered ... the carrying out of the decision taken in the shortest possible time and under safe conditions for our troops.'

Around 370 soldiers from Honduras, a strong U.S. ally in Central America, have been clearing mines and providing medical care in central Iraq."
04/19/04 CNN 

"Participation in war against terror:

• According to parliamentary decision in February 2003 a medical contingent of 50 specialists are to begin their duties as a part of ISAF.
• Hungary has provided a base to US forces for the purpose of training Iraq opposition forces.
• Hungary has offered 2000 NBC protection gears to the Turkish government.
• Hungary has offered and delivered aid for Turkey containing medical and humanitarian relief equipment.
• An anti terrorism course was introduced in February 2003 for South-Eastern European countries
• Hungary is participating in providing equipment for Georgian military to strengthen their capabilities in combating terrorists In Tokyo Conference.
• Hungarian Liaison Team has been established at CENTCOM in October 2002."
  01/07/05 CENTCOM 

"Hungary announced Wednesday that it would withdraw its 300 troops from Iraq, becoming the latest country in United States-led coalition to bow to public pressure and prepare to bring its soldiers home."

"'By March 31, 2005, we will bring our troops back from Iraq,' Mr. [Ferenc] Gyurcsany said. 'From then on, the existence of a stable democratic and safe Iraq has to be created by different means, above all political means."

"In a letter signed in January 2003, Hungary joined ranks with Poland, the Czech Republic, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Denmark and Britian in endorsing the Bush administration's willingness to use force to disarm Iraq, a move that deepened Europe's divisions over Iraq."
11/04/04 J.DEMPSEY 

"For many others, membership in the war coalition is hardly a matter of choice. Like Bulgaria, Albania, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Romania and Slovakia, all either want to join NATO or have recently done so. But they each need American support in case Moscow ever gets fiesty again so do the former Soviet republics like Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan, which is one of the most vicious and tyrannical regimes outside Iraq."
03/25/03 I.WILLIAMS 

"I am confident that peace will soon be reinstated in Iraq, the weapons of mass destruction will be destroyed and on the basis of this we shall be able to live in a more peaceful and tranquil world in future. I would also like to add that Hungary would be pleased to participate in the reconstruction of Iraq."
03/26/03 WHITE HOUSE 

"Other supportive actions include the deployment during 2003-04 of two bomb disposal experts with Danish forces in southern Iraq and earlier airlift contributions for Operation Enduring Freedom."
04/29/04 U.S.DOS 

"The true nature of Iceland's role in the coalition of the willing is 'reconstruction and humanitarian assistance,' Agustsson [Iceland's ambassador Helgi Agustsson] said, adding that this has not been requested yet."
03/25/03 D.MILBANK 

"Iceland also is part of the coalition, but because the U.S. forces based at Keflavik constitute Iceland's military, the country had an incentive to come on board."
03/25/03 C.OLDWEILER 

"The United States now considers its security to be gravely endangered by the actions and attacks of terrorists and because of various threats from countries governed by dictators and tyrants. It believes that support from this small country makes a difference... The declaration issued by the Icelandic Government on the Iraq dispute says that we intend to maintain the close cooperation we have had with our powerful ally in the West.

First of all, this involves fly-over authorization for the Icelandic air control area. Secondly, the use of Keflavik Airport, if necessary. In third place, we will take part in the reconstruction of Iraq after the war ends. Fourthly, we expressed political support for Resolution 1441 being enforced after four months of delays."
03/26/03 WHITE HOUSE 

"Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said Tuesday that he aimed to begin withdrawing Italy's 3,000 troops from Iraq by September, in a signal that the domestic cost of loyalty to the United States over the war was growing too high."

"Italy has the fourth largest contingent of foreign troops in Iraq, its soldiers acting largely as peacekeepers near the southern city of Nasiriya."
03/16/05 I.FISHER 

"The Italian Government also maintains approximately 3,000 troops, civilian personnel, and paramilitary Carabinieri in Iraq. Despite the terrorist bombing of 2 November of the Italian Carabinieri headquarters in Nasiriyah, Iraq, which killed 19 Italian citizens, Italy remains one of the four largest contributors of troops and personnel to ongoing stabilization operations in Iraq."
04/29/04 U.S.DOS 

"Coalition soldiers have been involved in fighting in several Shia cities in the south: The Ukranians who retreated from Kut; the Bulgarians and Poles in Karbala; the Spaniards in Najaf; the Italians in Nasiriya."
04/08/04 B.MASON 

"An Italian member [Marco Calamai, a special counselor of the Coalition Provisional Authority in the southern province of Dhu Qar] of the U.S.-led coalition has resigned, accusing L. Paul Bremmer's administration of inefficiency and failing to understand Iraq."

"Calamai told the Italian reporters in Nasiriyah on Sunday that the failure of the coalition to understand Iraqi society had created 'delusion, social discontent and anger' among Iraqis and allowed terrorism to 'easily take root.' He cited last week's truck bombing at an Italian paramilitary garrison in the city, which killed 19 Italians and 14 others.

Calamai said about $400,000 a month was supposed to be made available for projects in Dhi Qar province alone but 'because of the muddled organization of (the coalition), only a fraction has been spent.'"
11/17/03 R.REID 

"Italy has sent 800 soldiers and Carabineri police, who patrol the streets in shiny black vans."
07/03/03 J.KRANE 

"The game is in play between those who historically have been committed to the liberty of men and those who have transformed their country into a chamber of torture."
03/26/03 WHITE HOUSE 

"Permission for use of military bases/airspace: Bahrain; Kuwait; Qatar; Croatia; Spain (Security Council); Jordan; Italy; Portugal; United Arab Emirates; Ireland; Turkey."
03/19/03 P.GALLAGHER 

"Activities under the Anti-Terrorism Special Measures Law

• Provide fleet refueling capability, placing two refueling/replenishment ships and three support/protection destroyers in the Indian Ocean . As of 25 February 2003 , this force has conducted 177 replenishments at seas for Coalition vessels conducting in OEF MIO, and provided 74 million gallon of F-76 fuel to them.
• As of 25 February 03, C-130, C-1, and U-4 aircraft had completed 143 missions in support of re-supply and transport requirements within the Pacific Command(PACOM) AOR.
• Transport heavy construction equipment of Thai engineering corps by LST."
  01/10/05 CENTCOM

"Meanwhile, press reports said Japan is about to extend the deployment of its Self-Defense Force troops in Iraq for an additional year. The decision to extend the deployment period beyond Dec. 14 is expected at a Dec. 10 cabinet meeting, reports said.

If the extension is approved, the Japanese ground troops will continue providing humanitarian assistance to local communities in Samawa, Iraq. In addition, Air Self -Defense Force troops will continue to transport supplies for U.S. troops between Kuwait and Iraq."

"Koizumi [Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi] said the Japanese Self-Defense Force has received high marks for its activities in Iraq. 'We have received high appraisals and words of appreciation for the SDF in Iraq as personnel that put into practice the good intentions of the people of Japan,' he said."
11/29/04 D.MILES 

"Elsewhere, 500 Japanese non-combat troops and a similar number of South Koreans have suspended activities outside their military camps. The Japanese government said 'terrorists' were trying to drive its troops out of Iraq."
04/08/04 B.MASON 

"Japan had hoped to send troops to Iraq to help rebuild the country by the end of 2003, but chief Cabinet Secretary Yasuo Fukada backed off, saying Iraq is still too unstable."
11/13/03 B.MROUE 

"From the time of the terrorist attacks on America on September 11, 2001, until last year's UN Resolution 1441, there has been a strong consciousness of the threat of weapons of mass destruction, not only against the American people, but also against the rest of the world, including the Japanese people. How to rid the world of such weapons of mass destruction is now a major challenge for the international community and will continue to be in the future... President Bush has said that the U.S. is seeking to disarm Iraq and to liberate the Iraqi people. I agree with that strategy. Japan, too, supports the policy course of President Bush."
03/26/03 WHITE HOUSE 

"In an unofficial way, the coalition includes many of Iraq's neighbors.

'Although their support is muted and often limited to allowing logistics operations to flow through their countries, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and even Syria plus the Gulf States are all providing significant support to the US-coalition operation in Iraq,' says retired Navy Capt. Larry Seaquist, a former pentagon strategist. 'Each of those governments must be feeling a chill up their spine right now,' says Captain Seaquist. 'None want their people - the Arab 'street' - out in the streets demonstrating sympathy with their Iraqi brethren. Loss of support by these governments could be equally as serious as the uprising in the country.'"
04/12/04 B.KNICKERBOCKER 

"'Jordan, which didn't join the coalition but allowed the United States to base special forces in its eastern desert, is asking the Pentagon to provide about $100 million worth of upgrades to its F-16 fighter jets and AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters', said Teal Group's Richard Aboulafia."
09/27/03 J.KRANE 

"Permission for use of military bases/airspace: Bahrain; Kuwait; Qatar; Croatia; Spain (Security Council); Jordan; Italy; Portugal; United Arab Emirates; Ireland; Turkey."
03/19/03 P.GALLAGHER 

• "Has three country Representatives who arrived 7 June 2002 serving at Central Command.
• Has provided overflight rights and allowed tran-shipment of supplies to U.S. forces in Uzbekistan and Kyrgystan."
  01/10/05 CENTCOM 

"Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld on Wednesday thanked leaders of this oil-rich Central Asian country for sending a platoon of 27 soldiers to assist the military campaign the United States began last year.

The Kazakh military unit was small, but danger constantly accompanied its task: helping to deactivate and remove bombs, mines and other ordnance from roads and fields."

"The United Sates has no troops in Kazakhstan, but is giving the country $4.2 million for military equipment and training this year."

"Rumsfeld did not address corruption, political persecution or human right violations -- problems that have been widely noted in Kazakhstan. The U.S. ambassador, Larry C. Napper, said in an interview that 'the building of protection of human rights' is a key part of a 'big, broad relationship with Kazakhstan.'"
02/26/04 S.CHAN 

"In an unofficial way, the coalition includes many of Iraq's neighbors.

'Although their support is muted and often limited to allowing logistics operations to flow through their countries, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and even Syria plus the Gulf States are all providing significant support to the US-coalition operation in Iraq,' says retired Navy Capt. Larry Seaquist, a former pentagon strategist. 'Each of those governments must be feeling a chill up their spine right now,' says Captain Seaquist. 'None want their people - the Arab 'street' - out in the streets demonstrating sympathy with their Iraqi brethren. Loss of support by these governments could be equally as serious as the uprising in the country.'"
04/12/04 B.KNICKERBOCKER 

"The only Middle Eastern country that acknowledges its participation is Kuwait, the victim of an Iraqi invasion in 1990 that precipitated the first Gulf War. Kuwait has played host to more than 150,000 U.S. foot soldiers in the build up to the war, which began with a small volley of air strikes on Wednesday."
03/20/03 P.HESS 

"'The real debt is to nations such as Kuwait which have made a more important contribution. Without Kuwaiti permission to station troops on their soil it would be very difficult to mount an invasion.'"
03/19/03 P.GALLAGHER 

"CURRENT COALTION CONTRIBUTIONS:

• Afghanistan – 8 medical, 2 logistics and 1 CIMIC personnel in Kabul.
• Iraq – One Infantry Company (97 troops); 14 Headquarters staff; 3 EOD members; and 2 Military Police."
  05/2004 COALITION BULLETIN 

"In Iraq, Latvia contributed a 103-man infantry company under Polish command, undertaking patrols, assisting in maintaining public order, and helping efforts to rebuild and reconstruct Iraq; it also deployed cargo-handling and bomb disposal specialists. The Government has offered technical assistance for the reconstruction of Iraq."
04/29/04 U.S.DOS 

"The Parliament of the Republic of Latvia has taken the decision 'On the Support of the Implementation of the UN Security Council Resolution No. 1441' pledging support to and readiness to join the efforts of the international coalition aiming at disarmament of Iraq. We support the military forces of our coalition partners who, in risking their lives, are averting threats to peace and international security."
03/26/03 WHITE HOUSE 

"For many others, membership in the war coalition is hardly a matter of choice. Like Bulgaria, Albania, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Romania and Slovakia, all either want to join NATO or have recently done so. But they each need American support in case Moscow ever gets fiesty again so do the former Soviet republics like Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan, which is one of the most vicious and tyrannical regimes outside Iraq."
03/25/03 I.WILLIAMS 

Support to Operation Iraqi Freedom

Participation in military operation in Iraq
US-led war against Iraq	09/04/2003 – 23/06/2003	4 medical personnel	Humanitarian mission
	09/04/2003–28/10/2003	8 logistic officers
Participation in post-war operation in Iraq
Coalition-led military operation in Iraq	09/06/2003–26/10/2003	43 military personnel -LITCON-1	Within Danish contingent in UK-led sector
	27/10/2003–20/02/2004	54 military personnel -LITCON-2
	21/02/2004–Present	54 military personnel -LITCON-3
	03/09/2003–21/01/2004	45 military personnel – LITDET-1	Within Polish contingent in Polish-led sector
	22/01/2004–Present	54 military personnel – LITDET-2
	04/09/2003–15/02/2004	2 military personnel	Within CJTF Staff
	16/02/2004–Present	2 military personnel
	03/11/2003–Present	5 military personnel	Within MND (SE) Staff
	19/01/2004–Present	5 military personnel	Within MND (CS) Staff

01/10/05 CENTCOM 

"Lithuania renewed its 105-troop commitment last week."
07/15/04 R.WRIGHT & B.GRAHAM 

"CURRENT COALTION CONTRIBUTIONS:

• Afghanistan – 45 soldiers; 2 members serving in the British-led PRT; and 2 Liaison Officers in Tampa.
• Iraq – 120 Infantry with British and Polish forces."
  05/2004 COALITION BULLETIN 

"About 100 Lithuanian troops and logistic specialists are operating in Iraq. In October, Parliament voted to extend the missions to Afghanistan and Iraq until the end of 2004. The Government also pledged modest financial assistance to Iraqi reconstruction."
04/29/04 U.S.DOS 

"Lithuania's possible contribution to the settlement of the Iraq crisis will be not military but humanitarian participation, aimed at dealing with adverse consequences, by sending doctors, servicing staff and other specialists, as well as by participating in international programs aimed at helping the Iraqi people, including food aid."
03/26/03 WHITE HOUSE 

"For many others, membership in the war coalition is hardly a matter of choice. Like Bulgaria, Albania, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Romania and Slovakia, all either want to join NATO or have recently done so. But they each need American support in case Moscow ever gets feisty again so do the former Soviet republics like Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan, which is one of the most vicious and tyrannical regimes outside Iraq."
03/25/03 I.WILLIAMS