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Document by Army Inspector General assessing the training of army reserve units on Law of Land Warfare, Detainee Treatment Requirements, Ethics and Leadership. The report states that the "way ahead" for the Army Reserve is to nurture and preserve ...
This appears to be portions of a draft of the report by Army Inspector General Mikolashek on detainee abuse at US facilities overseas. Portions of this report were made public and published. The pages contained herein correspond to pages 16 ...
The report of the Army Inspector General (DAIG) follows up on the Taguba report that made findings against BG Karpinski. The DAIG investigations gave Karpinski a chance to review and rebut the report. The DAIG then gave Major Taguba a chance to ...
Relates to Army Inspector General's (DAIG) assessment of detainee operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. The purpose of the memo was to conduct a functional analysis of Detainee Operations using Doctrine, Operations, training, Material, Personnel, ...
Relates to draft of Army Inspector General's (DAIG) report on detainee operations, which is to be reviewed by senior leadership. There is a report circulating that the email recipient needs to review and comment on.
This is a DOD inspector General's checklist after touring a detainee holding facility. it appears the facility being inspected checks out as sufficiently compliant.
Army Questionnaire: Questions for the Soldiers of Gereshk Collection Point concerning his observations and experience in dealing with detainees, training before deployment and Rules of Engagement. The questionnaire appears to be in response to ...
The purpose of the memo is to lay out the effort to conduct a functional analysis of Detainee Operations using Doctrine, Operations, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Personnel, and Facilities and to focus on the Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures ...
Army Questionnaire: Questions for the Soldiers of Orgun-E Forward Collection Point concerning their observations and experience in dealing with detainees, training before deployment and Rules of Engagement. The questionnaire appears to be in ...
Army Questionnaire: Questions for the soldiers of Task Force Geronimo, 1-501st Parachute Infantry Regiment concerning his observations and experience in dealing with detainees, training before deployment and Rules of Engagement. The questionnaire ...
Army Questionnaire: Questions for the for Soldiers of Ghecko Forward Collection Point concerning their observations and experience in dealing with detainees, training before deployment and Rules of Engagement. The questionnaire appears to be in ...
Army Questionnaire: Questions for the soldiers of Kandahar Collection Point concerning their observations and experience in dealing with detainees, training before deployment and Rules of Engagement. The questionnaire appears to be in response to ...
Army Questionnaire: Questions for the soldiers of Forward Operating Base 191 and Firebase Chapman concerning their observations and experience in dealing with detainees, training before deployment and Rules of Engagement. The questionnaire ...
Army Questionnaire: Questions for the soldiers of Firebase Deh Rahwood concerning their observations and experience in dealing with detainees, training before deployment and Rules of Engagement. The questionnaire appears to be in response to the ...
Army Questionnaire: Questions for the Intelligence Sergeant at the Deh Rahwood Detention Facility concerning his observations and experience in dealing with detainees, training before deployment and Rules of Engagement. The questionnaire appears ...
Army Questionnaire: Questions for the Interrogators of Forward Operating Base Salerno concerning their observations and experience in dealing with detainees, training before deployment and Rules of Engagement. The questionnaire appears to be in ...
Army Questionnaire: Questions for soldiers at the Bagram Collection Point, Afghanistan concerning their observations and experience in dealing with detainees, training before deployment and Rules of Engagement. The questionnaire appears to be in ...
Army Questionnaire: Questions for the Detention Facility OIC, Bagram, Afghanistan concerning his observations and experience in dealing with detainees, training before deployment and Rules of Engagement. The questionnaire appears to be in ...
The purpose of this memo is to provide the results of the Commanding General concerning the inspection of detainee operations during Operation Enduring Freedom; to determine if detainee facilities in Afghanistan are sufficiently organized and ...
Army Questionnaire: Questions for the Orgun-E Military Intelligence Detention Facility Interrogator concerning his observations and experience in dealing with detainees, training before deployment and Rules of Engagement. The questionnaire ...
Army Questionnaire: Questions for the Military Intelligence OIC Bagram, Afghanistan concerning his observations and experience in dealing with detainees, training before deployment and Rules of Engagement. The questionnaire appears to be in ...
Army Questionnaire: Questions for the Detention Facility NCOIC and S2 of Forward Operating Base Salerno concerning their observations and experience in dealing with detainees, training before deployment and Rules of Engagement. The questionnaire ...
Army Questionnaire: Questions for the Commander of Forward Operating Base Salerno concerning his observations and experience in dealing with detainees, training before deployment and Rules of Engagement. The questionnaire appears to be in ...
Army Questionnaire: Questions for the Commander of Forward Operating Base Chapman concerning his observations and experience in dealing with detainees, training before deployment and Rules of Engagement. The questionnaire appears to be in ...
Army Questionnaire: Questions for the Interview of Military Intelligence OIC, Senior Interrogator concerning his observations and experience in dealing with detainees, training before deployment and Rules of Engagement. The questionnaire appears ...
Army Questionnaire: Questions for the Commander of the Kandahar Detention Facility concerning his observations and experience in dealing with detainees, training before deployment and Rules of Engagement. The questionnaire appears to be in ...
Army Questionnaire: Questions for the Commander of the Orgun-E Dention Facility concerning his observations and experience in dealing with detainees, training before deployment and Rules of Engagement. The questionnaire appears to be in response ...
Army Questionnaire: Questions for the Commander of the Gereshk Detention Facility concerning his observations and experience in dealing with detainees, training before deployment and Rules of Engagement. The questionnaire appears to be in ...
Army Questionnaire: Questions for the Commander of the Ghecko Detention Facility concerning his observations and experience in dealing with detainees, training before deployment and Rules of Engagement. The questionnaire appears to be in response ...
Army Questionnaire: Questions for an Officer of the Military Police Battalion concerning their observations and experience in dealing with detainees, training before deployment and Rules of Engagement. The questionnaire appears to be in response ...
DoD Questionnaire: Questions for an Officer of the Deh Rahwod Detention Facility concerning his observations and experience in dealing with detainees, training before deployment and Rules of Engagement. The questionnaire appears to be in ...
Discusses questions posed to soldiers and enlisted officers with the 3/17th CAV, 10TM Mountain Division (LI) as part of an inspection on detainee operations conducted on 19 February 2004. The questions are only proposed and not answered.
The purpose of this memo was to evaluate the process of detainee operations in the Division to ensure compliance with appropriate regulations and laws. Provides assessment of units. Concludes that units are accomplishing their overall mission and ...
This memo is to provide guidance and clarity as to the interview & interrogation techniques permitted to be used on Guantanamo detainees. There is a limiting principle outlined and general observations on the use and effectiveness of SERE as a ...
DoD Questionnaire: Questions for Officers concerning their observations and experience in dealing with detainees, training before deployment and Rules of Engagement. The questionnaire appears to be in response to the accusations of detainee abuse ...
US personnel captured an Afghani male, 25-27 years of age on or about 11/04/03. When processed by USSF medical staff, he had several bruises to his hips, groin and buttocks area (some severe to minor) and numerous burns to his chest. The Staff ...
Dec. 21, 2005
Non-legal Memo, Investigative File, Photograph Other
This Army Officer is requesting an investigation into alleged abuse of detainee in Afghanistan, while aboard USS Pelilieu and Bataan and in Guantanamo be undertaken.
A detainee at Guantanamo made an allegation of abuse during his detainment in a U.S. Controlled detention facility in Afghanistan. This memo is a referral of that allegation.
A detainee at Guantanamo made an allegation of abuse during his detainment in a U.S. Controlled detention facility in Afghanistan. This memo is a referral of that allegation.
DOD memorandum referring accusations of abuse. The referral relates to a Guantanamo detainee's allegations that he was beaten while in custody in Afghanistan. Attached is a summary of an interview with the detainee.
A detainee at Guantanamo made an allegation of abuse during his detainment in a U.S. Controlled detention facility in Afghanistan and a US Navy Vessel. This memo is a referral of that allegation.