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Statement of Major General Michael E. Dunlavey re: Investigation of Possible Detainee Abuse at Guantanamo Bay

Mar. 17, 2005 | DOD | ACLU-RDI 4790
Major General Michael Dunlavey was interviewed regarding his knowledge of detainee abuse at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (GTMO). MG Dunlavey arrived to GTMO on or about December 13, 2002 as the Commander of the Joint Task Force-170. In regards to techniques used while at GTMO, MG Dunlavey stated that four dogs were used in the facility to intimidate and prevent riots. MG Dunlavey also had first-hand knowledge of other techniques, including sound overload, short shackling, duct taping detainees and food and water deprivation. He stated that his use of the techniques were not in contravention of the Geneva Convention. Aside from an incident where a FBI agent leaped across a table attempting to hit a detainee, MG Dunlavey was not aware of any incidents where a detainee was physically abused; he stated "physical abuse just does not work."