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Formica Report Annex 124: AR 15-6 Investigation (Mosul Air Field Detention Facility, March 4 and 18, 2004)

Mar. 12, 2004 | DOA | ACLU-RDI 2613
AR 15-6 investigation regarding allegations of abuse by two detainees. Memos appointing the AR 15-6 investigating officer request that the officer find out whether detainees were taken from the facility, and if so, by whom. First detainee, who was detained on March 3, 2004, alleges that during an interrogation on March 4, 2004, he had "water poured into his mouth" and was "flex-cuffed and dragged" on his knees. Second detainee, who was March 8, 2004, alleges that he had his "feet and neck twisted," was "placed into a headlock," and had "a foot placed into his back during interrogation." Summary finds no evidence to substantiate allegations of abuse. First detainee was removed from detention facility by Navy Seals and returned the next day. Bruising on his knees was likely caused by long periods of kneeling. Second detainee was removed twice by Navy Seals for further questioning. Detainee had blisters on body, which were attributed to a pre-existing skin condition and were found not to be from being placed near a fire to be burned.
AUTHORING AGENCIES:
RECEIVING AGENCIES:
INCIDENTS OF ABUSE MENTIONED:
  • 2004-03-04, Mosul, Iraq
    • Detainee who was captured on March 3, 2004, alleges that during an interrogation on March 4, 2004, he had "water poured into his mouth" and was "flex-cuffed and dragged" on his knees. AR 15-6 Investigation does not find sufficient evidence to substantiate allegations of abuse, and finds the most likely cause of bruising on the detainees knees and lower legs to be kneeling for an extended period of time.
  • 2004-03-18, Mosul, Iraq
    • Detainee, who was captured on March 8, 2004, alleges that he had his "feet and neck twisted," was "placed into a headlock," and had "a foot placed into his back during interrogation." Summary finds no evidence to substantiate allegations of abuse. Investigation attributes swelling in his feet and blisters on his knees to a pre-existing medical condition, not to being placed near a fire to be burned.