The DoS and Embassy Baghdad have put in place planning and mgmt. mechanisms to transition to a civilian-led presence in Iraq. However, several key decisions have not been made, some plans cannot be finalized, and progress is slipping in many areas. The lack of senior level Dept. participation dedicated to the transition process may be alleviated by the appoint. of an Iraq Transition Coordinator. Contents of this sensitive but unclassified report: Intro.; Background; Managing the Transition; Completion of Reconstruction Projects; Key Transition Issues: Police Training; Office of Security Cooperation; Provincial Posts: Consulate Erbil; Security; Air Transportation Operations; Medical Care; Facility Requirements; Conclusion. Illus. This is a print on demand report.