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Taguba Report Annex 52: Testimony of Lieutenant Colonel Vincent Montera Commander, 310th Military Police Battalion

Feb. 17, 2004 | DOA | ACLU-RDI 260
Testimony of Lieutenant Colonel Vincent Montera Commander, 310th Military Police Battalion. Lt. Col. was to establish the facility [Abu Ghraib], train Iraqis to become Corrections Officers, and ultimately turn it over to them. As for his mission he stated: "The Commander is ultimately in charge. I'm responsible, and I'm in charge. We have only the rules, regarding interrogation rules of engagement in our SOP". Lt. Col. Montera stated he was not aware of any problems while carrying out his duties and that he observed proper rules of engagement and respect for the Geneva Conventions as it pertained to the handling of prisoners. The interview then concluded.