1.Our "mission" was preparing psychiatric services for the anticipated high number of allied casualties; providing clinical, educational, and developmental support to the host nation; and maintaining diplomatic relations within the hospital and surrounding community. 2. Because of cultural differences, the hospital staff were uneasy about some of the inservice classes. US staff were taught the importance of refusing to succumb to "the illusion of color blindness." 3. With the support of the host, we took leadership in receiving and training the casualties of the war. Psychiatric services were provided to allied troops as well as the citizens of Dubai.