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The original email includes an attachment, with a different CID number in the title of the document. The reply email references allegations of detainee abuse inside the Stryker.

An email chain following up on the CID's interview of a detainee.  Two CID reports are mentioned: 0093-04-C1D389-80674 and 0068-04-CID389-80663.

This DIA memo decribes guidelines for JITF-CT contract personnel when coming in to contact with detainees. This memo discusses prohibited and acceptable types of interaction with detainees.
Email requests guidance on whether the capture and detainment of juveniles is permissible.
E-mail states that the Army Criminal Investigation Division requests to interview recipient. States: "I (meaning the Bureau) need to make sure everyone is aware of the situation/relationships"
Email is a follow-up on an Army CID request to interview FBI agents concerning possible information on detainee abuse allegations.
May 18, 2005
Email
Toni M. Fogle
Toni M. Fogle

This letter from Levin to Rizzo addresses the use of waterboarding on a specific detainee. It concludes that "although it is a close and difficult question, the use of the waterboard technique in the contemplated interrogation of ...

Aug. 24, 2009
Legal Memo, Letter
Daniel B. Levin
John A. Rizzo
John A. Rizzo, Daniel B. Levin, Jay S. Bybee
EIT, Use of water, Waterboarding
This "Medical Encyclopedia" entry defines myoglobin as "a protein in heart and skeletal muscles." It also describes how to test myoglobin.
An email where the author, Toni M. Fogle, references the forwarded email to show, "This is how I've asked my guys to handle this situation." The situation being when an Army CID requests interviews with FBI agents.
Apr. 27, 2009
Email
Toni M. Fogle
Toni M. Fogle, Donald W. Thompson, Jr