Following a roadside incident two (2) Iraqi civilians were awaiting soldier's investigation in to the matter, with their hands up and without any weapons. Several of these soldiers [proceeded to] punch, kick, butt stroke, and shout at the detainees. One of the detainees was " on his knees when he was punched with both open and closed fists, with one blow causing him to fall backwards". The Iraqi detainees did not resist during their beating. Soon after, the detainees were taken to the Brigade Detention Cell.