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Route IV—Section E— contd.
6 . Obstacles. —Are practically non-existent. Several large
bridges in good condition exist, but their demolition would impose
only limited delay. The bridge at K. C846 has collapsed (Sept.
1941) but there is a diversion. The gorge at TULEH (J. 9045) is
a possible defensive area.
7. Repair Facilities. —Road metal is available throughout
this section with the exception of the 15 mile plain east of IRAQ.
This section is sparsely populated but the Persian Govern
ment employs a man a mile on maintenance.
No steam rollers were observed in this section.
8 . Supply Facilities. —(i) Camping grounds. —Are adequate.
(ii) Water. —Is not abundant in this section—the drier areas
being those mid-way between MALAYIR and IRAQ and IRAQ
and QUM.
(iii) Supplies. —Are very plentiful in IRAQ and QUM—
very scarce elsewhere.
(iv) Fuel—See (iii).
(v) Fodder —See (iii).
(vi) Grazing. Is good as far as IRAQ—poor beyond.
(vii) Petrol andcil .—Large stocks are held in IRAQ and
QUM elsewhere a few tins can usually be obtained from the
roadside tea shops.
(viii) Repair facilities—Are available in IRAQ and QUM
where semi-skilled blacksmiths and garages are available.
DETAILED REPORT.
Map. 9-B.
Turn right in circle in centre of town.
Road runs S. E. down a long straight
street ^ mile in length, takes a right
angled turn round a high wall and
emerges through gardens into open
country.
Double span masonry bridge 15 yards
long over nullah apparently 3 - 4 ' deep in
rainy season—approaches easy and
alternative crossing places exist.
Low hills 100 x to left—plain 5 miles wide
on right.
JOZAN—(300 houses).
Miles.
Classification. Inter. Total
B. 1 0 2881
B. 1 If 290
B. 1 2 292£