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May 19, 2004 | DIA | ACLU-RDI 205
These emails between DIA officials discuss SJA review of AR 15-6 investigations, letters of reprimand stemming from detainee abuse allegations and DIA's need to do a "round up" of all possible detainee abuse cases.
Sept. 09, 2004 | DOA | ACLU-RDI 937
General Kern testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the detainee abuse that occurred at Abu Ghraib prison. Gen. Kern stated "We set our course to find truth, not to “whitewash” or to convict those who are not incriminated". And ...
Apr. 06, 2005
Interview (Transcript)
Paul J. Kern
Paul J. Kern, Carl Levin, Anthony R. Jones, George R. Fay, Antonio Taguba, Donald J. Ryder, Walter Wojdakowski, Geoffrey D. Miller, Janis Leigh Karpinski
Jan. 15, 2004 | DOA | ACLU-RDI 938
The email is an assessment and review of the necessary training and assets in order to handle detainees in the wake of the Inspector General's report on detainee treatment. Gen. Cody states "as we know we’ve will be doing these missions for a ...
Apr. 06, 2005
Email
James J. Lovelace
James A. Coggin
James J. Lovelace , James A. Coggin, Richard A. Cody, Paul Mikolashek, Michael J. Marchand, Fred Robinson, Jr., Donald J. Ryder, Stephen J. Curry, Robert W. Chesnut , Bruce E. Davis
Mar. 15, 2005 | DOA | ACLU-RDI 940
Update on the 800th Military Police Brigade's training and readiness. Attached slide is "Mobilization History" with "specified training tasks".
Apr. 06, 2005
Email
Julian Burns
Julian H. Burns
May 17, 2004 | DOA | ACLU-RDI 941
General Helmly addresses the detainee abuse scandal involving Reserve soldiers. He commends the Reserve soldiers for their service while reminding them of their moral and ethical responsibilities as soldiers and their obligation to uphold the ...
Apr. 06, 2005
Letter
James R. Helmly
James R. Helmly
Aug. 24, 2004 | DOA | ACLU-RDI 942
Army Information Paper re: Detainee Operations and 60 Minutes profile of Detainee Abuse at Abu Ghraib Prison. This paper is a chronology of events surrounding the detainee operations and reminder of Army values and the expectations senior command ...
Apr. 06, 2005
Non-legal Memo
David D. McKiernan
Aug. 24, 2004 | DOA | ACLU-RDI 943
Email from Army Officer to Army Officer re: Detainee Operations 24 August, 2004. No content. No attachment.
DOA | ACLU-RDI 944
Army Action Plan re: Detainee Packet Checklist.
DOA | ACLU-RDI 945

Army Presentation re: Detention Operations for Collection and Handling of Detainees. Also gives "Issues," or problems within detainee operations, including "excessive detention period at BCTs," "All evidence not ...

DOA | ACLU-RDI 946
Army Action Plan re: Checklist for Brigade Level Detention Facilities regarding conditions/processes within detention facilities, as well as a form for "Overall Conditions of Facility"