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Email from Anne C. Brunson to JoAnn Dolan concering DOD talking points on Enemy Prisoners of War.
June 30, 2006
Email
Anne C. Brunson
JoAnn J. Dolan
This DOD memo is a list of talking points to address questions concerning the role of international law and the Geneva Convention relating to POWs.
This memo discusses the Geneva Convention, the protections it affords, proper treatment of the dead and responsibility for violations of the Convention protections.
DOD PowerPoint presentation on Guantanamo's states that the facility is a "Long-term holding facility for detention of enemy combatants" and gives a brief descriptions of detainees and the initiatives being undertaken at the camp to ensure the ...
DOD PowerPoint presentation on Guantanamo. Heavily redacted.
This DOD memo gives information on Geneva Convention provisions and Secretary of Defense press guidance regarding photography and filming of Enemy Prisoners of War.

This standard operating procedure details how the 1st marine Division is to handle detainees. It includes guidance for apprehension of groups such as religious leaders, woman and children who will not be apprehended without General's ...

June 30, 2006
Non-legal Memo
Richard F. Natonski
This is an excerpt of Articles 4 and 5 of the 1949 Geneva Convention.
Discussion of Geneva Convention. Illustrates points where Iraq has violated the Convention.
Email between DOD officials discussing development of an Interrogation Policy and tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP).