Report 20030321A
Date
March 21, 2003
Administration
George W. Bush (First Term)Location
IraqWas 4(a)(1) Triggered? (Hostilities/Imminent Hostilities)
Yes, described in/inferred from report
Was 4(a)(2) Triggered? (Combat- Equipped Introduction)
No, as described in/inferred from report
Was 4(a)(3) Triggered? (Substantial Enlargement)
No, as described in/inferred from report
Joint/Coalition Mission
Yes
Details: "operating with other coalition forces"
Purpose/Mission
Respond to threatDetails: "protect the national security of the United States against the continuing threat posed by Iraq"; "take the necessary actions against international terrorists..., including those nations, organizations, or persons who planned, authorized, committed, or aided the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001"; "support a transition to democracy in Iraq"; "to disarm Iraq"
Domestic Legal Authority
Const. (Art. II) and StatuteDetails: “Consistent with the War Powers Resolution (Public Law 93-148), I now inform you that pursuant to my authority as Commander in Chief and consistent with the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution (Public Law 102–1) and the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (Public Law 107–243)"
Claimed International Legal Basis
UnknownDetails: Letter to UN states actions "are authorized under existing Council resolutions, including its resolutions 678 (1990) and 687 (1991)" and "necessary steps to defend the United States and the international community from the threat posed by Iraq"
Estimated Scope/Duration
Mission-bound but indeterminate
Details: "It is not possible to know at this time either the duration of active combat operations or the scope of duration of the deployment of U.S. Armed Forces necessary to accomplish our goals fully."
Type of Enemy or Mission
Nation-stateDetails: Iraq
Military Activity
OtherDetails: "commence combat operations... against Iraq"
US Casualties Reported
Unknown
Non-US Casualties Reported
Unknown
