Army Documents Confirming that Black Ops "Special Access Program" Unit Covered Up Detainee Abuse
(released by the Government 11/9/2005, released by the ACLU 02/12/06 |  More Torture Documents Released Under FOIA )

File Name Title of Record Date of
Incident 		Date of
Record 		Description of Document
DOD043398-DOD043402 CID Report of Investigation. 0326-2004-CID056-76236-5H9C1 4/11/2004 6/23/2005 Investigation into death by an American soldier's hostile fire of unknown Iraqi male. The Iraqi was surrendering at the time.
DOD043404-DOD043456 CID Report of Investigation. 0326-2004-CID056-76236-5H9C1 4/11/2004 2/17/2005 Continuation of DOD043398-DOD043402. Investigation into death by an American soldier's hostile fire of unknown Iraqi male. The Iraqi was surrendering at the time. Question as to whether the Iraqi fired on the Americans or did not fire. Investigation found probable cause that the soldier did not fire at the Iraqi.
DOD043457-DOD043524 CID Report of Investigation. 0074-2004-CID342-64146   11/4/2004 Investigation based on civilian (former military) person's allegation that he witnessed U.S. Service members abusing Iraqi detainees. Investigation did not develop sufficient evidence to prove or disprove the allegation. Sworn statement where person says he saw Marines place bags over prisoners' heads and strike them in the head with pick axes' handles in an effort to obatin information. (DOD043462). When he reported the incident to Marine MAJ he was informed the Marines were doing their job by getting guns off the street that were meant to kill US service members. (DOD043462). He witnessed Marines repeatedly pouring peroxide and water over the open wounds of an Iraqi prisoner and witnessed soldiers from the 372nd MP CO. use slingshots against Iraqi children who were attempting to steal food from the base, as well as other accounts of abuse from that MP CO. (DOD048462). Member of 372nd MP CO. states that on a mission in Iraq a vehicle cut off the HMMVE. "CPL [Redacted] and SSG [ Redacted] pulled the driver out of the car at shotgun point and told him how bad he was for cutting off an American vehicle. SSG[Redacted] had the shotgun in the Iraqi's mouth and CPL [Redacted] had his M4 to the individual's head." DOD043463. Sworn statement: person saw Iraqi police officers beating the feet of an inmate who was accused of rape. DOD043466. Sworn statement: person witnessed U.S. Marines strike a detainee in the head with an axe handle while in Al Hilla, Iraq. (DOD043470).
DOD043525-DOD043533 October 2003 BCCP Inspection Results   10/6/2003 Brigade Central Collection Point (BCCP) compliance inspection report. The 4ID (4th Infantry Division) Provost Marshal conducted a compliance inspection and found the overall assesment to range between fair and above average.
DOD043534-043539 November 2003 BCCP Inspection Results   11/3/04 to 11/4/03 Brigade Central Collection Point (BCCP) compliance insepction report. The 4ID (4th Infantry Division) Provost Marshal conducted a compliance inspection and found the overall assesment to range between fair and good.
DOD043540-DOD043542 January 04 BCCP Inspection Results   1/21/2004 Results of Compliance Inspection of BCCP (Brigade Central Collection Point) Facility. Overall assessment: fair and above average.
DOD043543-DOD04545 05 FEB 04 BCCP INSPECTION RESULTS   2/5/2004 Results of Compliance Inspection of BCCP (Brigade Central Collection Point) Facility. Overall assessment: excellent.
DOD043546-043551 Detainee Processing Documents     Copies of forms for processing detainees.
DOD043552-DOD043557 Documents provided by the 4th Infantry Division Staff Judge Advocate. Memorandum for IG, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Subject: Detainee Abuse by Taskforce Ironhorse Soldiers as Reported to CJTF-7 9/8/2003 5/12/2004 On 09/08/03, an Iraqi man was detained and alleges he was blindfolded and taken to a jail cell in Northern Tikrit where American soldiers in civilian dress and an Iraqi interpreter hit him repeatedly for two hours. At one point a rope was put around his neck and he was choked almost to the point of passing out. (DOD043553). On 9/11/03, SPC [Redacted] was performing guard duty at FOB Packhorse. A detainee held in isolation in flexi cuffs moved toward the concertina wire. SPC [redacted] fired his weapon stating that he saw the detainee with his hands near the wire. Detainee died of gunshot. SPC had no specialized training in handling detainees. (DOD043553). On 06/13/03, two PFCs, through simple negligence, discharged a 9mm pistol in the B CO., 3-67 AR BN detainee holding facility. The round struck an Iraqi civilian wounding him in the lower back. No UCMJ action was taken. (DOD043553-4). Detainee who was apprehended on 11/22/03 sustained injuries: PFC [Redacted] struck him in the back of the head and PFC [Redacted] kicked him in the back of the head. Both PFCs received field grade Article 15 punishment. (DOD043354). On 08/20/03, soldiers punched detainee with closed fist in the stomach, torso and side of head when he was not forthcoming with information during interrogation. When interrogation did not reveal the information the group was seeking, LTC [Redacted] took the detainee outside to the nearest clearing barrel and after shooting a warning shot, placed his 9mm weapon near the detainee's head and fired off a round. (DOD043354). (Same investigation as DODDOACID 009374-009375). On or about 10/15/03: soldiers noticed detainee trying to escape. Allegation that three soldiers threw a bottle of water and hit detainee with a hat rack, once in the stomach. Inquiry found that force was excessive. (DOD043555). On 09/24/03 SPC [Redacted], a trained interrogator with 104th MIB, DISCOM at FOB Ironhorse hit bottom of detainee's feet, back and buttocks with MP baton. (DOD043555). 08/02/03: SSG pointed a pistol at detainee, punched detainee several times in the stomach, head, face and nose. Detainee had a cut over his eye that required stitches and a broken nose. Soldier was granted Chapter 10 request. SGT who was present and also hit the detainee received field grade Article 15 punishment. (DOD043555). 02/7 - 02/8/04: A 61 year old detainee died while at Detention Central Facility FOB Ironhorse. Investigation at DODDOACID-7206-7233. (DOD043556). Case of Muhamad Husain Kadir. CID investigation at DODDOACID005399-DODDOACID005486. (DOD034556). 01/03/04: two male Iraqis were apprehended because they were out after curfew. They were ziptied, put in a Bradley fighting vehicle and driven to a nearby bridge over Tigris river. Platoon leader 1LT [Redacted] instructed members of platoon to push detainees into the river. One member refused. Two members removed zip ties and pushed detainees into river. One detainee drowned because he could not swim. Chain of command instructed platoon members to deny any wrongdoing. CID report 0011-04-CID469-79630. Punishments and two pending courts-martial. (DOD043556-7). See also DOD043558-67 for more documents on this last incident.)
DOD043558-DOD043559 Document likely pertaining to CID investigation 0011-04-CID469-79630. Record of Proceedings under Article 15 UCMJ 1/3/2004   LTC wrongfully endeavored to impede an investigation by influencing the sworn statements of others regarding incident in which detainees were pushed into Tigris River near Samarra, Iraq.
DOD043560 Document likely pertaining to CID investigation 0011-04-CID469-79630. Memorandom for LTC, Commander 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Divison (Mechanized). Subject: Reprimand for Obstruction of Justice. 1/3/2004   LTC is reprimanded for wrongfully endeavoring to impede an investigation into the drowning death of an Iraqi civilian. LTC ordered others to deny that men were pushed into Tigris river.
DOD043561 Document likely pertaining to CID investigation 0011-04-CID469-79630. Memorandom for LTC, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. Subject: Memorandum for Counseling. 1/3/2004   Formally counsels LTC concering leadership failure in telling CPT to lie and have his soldiers lie about what actually happened. As a result, several soldiers and officers provided false sworn statements.
DOD043562 Document likely pertaining to CID investigation 0011-04-CID469-79630. 1/3/2004 3/13/2004 Acknowledgement of receipt of memo at DOD043561.
DOD043563-DOD043564 Document likely pertaining to CID investigation 0011-04-CID469-79630. Record of Article 15 proceedings 1/3/2004 3/20/2004 Major wrongfully endeavored to impede an investigation by influencing the sworn statements of others.
DOD043565 Document likely pertaining to CID investigation 0011-04-CID469-79630. Memo for Major [Redacted], Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1-8th Infantry Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized). Subject: Reprimand for Obstruction of Justice. 1/3/2004 3/20/2004 Major is reprimanded for wrongfully impeding criminal investigation into drowning death of an Iraqi citizen
DOD043566-DOD043567 Report of Proceedings under Article ..[illegible] 11/22/2003 12/22/2003 Describes violation: striking a detainee on back of the head with an open hand at Ba'Qubah, Iraq.
DOD043568 Status of Actions 05/13/no year   Lists officers who have received reprimands. Names redacted
DOD043569-DOD043570 Report of Proceedings by Officer/Board of Officers   2/26/2004 Record of investigation
DOD043571-043572 Memo for the Record- Evidence 2/4/2004   Death of detainee in custody at FOB Ironhorse because of lack of medical attention. Medic at FOB Ironhorse failed to recognize seriousness of the detainee's condition. Medic at FOB Brassfield, where detainee was previously held, may not have recognized seriousness of detainee's condition.
DOD043573 Memo for the Record - Recommendations     Recommendations about screening of detainees.
DOD043574 Report of Proceedings by Investigating Officer/Board of Officers   11/12/2003 Form for AR 15-6 proceedings.
DOD043575-DOD043580 Report by AR 15-6 Investigating Officer on Shooting Death of Iraqi Detainee, FOB Packhorse, Tikrit, Iraq, 11 Sep 03     Investigation into incident where SPC [Redacted] who was guarding section, shot and killed a detainee who was cuffed in isolation at FOB Ironhorse on 9/11/03. Medics had advised guards that detainees in isolation could get up and walk around in order to relieve discomfort and muscle and joint pain. SPC said he saw detainee touching concertina wire. He did not give any verbal warning. SPC was described as overly agressive and on occasion vulgar to the detainees. Findings: SPC was in violation. There are insufficient instructions for guards in performing their duties. There are no written SOPs or post instructions for guards. The combination of loaded weapons within the confines of the detention facility and the inadequate number of guards are conducive to quick escalation of use of deadly force. Recommends an immediate criminal investigation. Also mentioned at DOD043552-DOD043557.
DOD043581-DOD043586 Report of Proceedings by Investigating Officer; Memorandum for Commander, Task Force Ironhorse     Death of detainee due to cardiopulmonary arrest. Detainee had been ill and received medical attention.
DOD043587-DOD043589 Report of Proceedings by Investigating Officer/Board of Officers 7/22/2003 7/22/2003 Form for AR 15-6 proceedings. Appointed by MG Raymong Odierno. Investigation into death of detainee at DCCP. Cause of death was congestive heart failure.
DOD043590-DOD043593 Memorandum for [Unknown]. From HHC 2-8 Infantry Battalion (M). Subject: Detention of Civilians   5/19/2003 Instructions for Task Force Talon Unit in detaining individuals. Deadly force is not authorized unless ammunition, weapons or explosives are being looted. Categories of detainees. Rules of Engagement. Arrest procedures.
DOD043594-DOD043595 Memorandum for all collection point visitors. From Task Force Ironhorse. Subject: Detainee Collection Point Access Control Guidance.   9/21/2003 Rules regarding visitations.
DOD043596-DOD043597 Memorandum for Task Force Ironhorse Commanders, Leaders and Soldiers from Raymond T. Odierno, Major General, USA, Commanding. Subject: Treatment of Detainees in the Custody of U.S. Forces   9/21/2003 Requires humane treatment of persons in custody of U.S. forces.
DOD043598-DOD043606 September 2003 Powerpoint Briefing/Laydown of Divison Detention Operations.   Sep-03 Describes types of detainees, detainee flow, timeline of detention. Describes holding authority, required documentation.
DOD043607-DOD043609 Memorandum for Concerned Personnel from Regimental Support Squadron, Second Armored Calvary Regiment, Camp Muleskinner, Baghdad, Iraq, Subject: RSS/RHA Detainee Holding Area Guidance   12/18/2003 Describes proper treatment of detainees.
DOD043610-DOD043611 Memorandum for Concerned Personnel, from Regimental Support Squadron, 2d Armored Cavalry Regiment, Camp Muleskinner, Baghdad, Iraq   12/18/2003 Describes duties and procedures.
DOD043612 Photographs not provided based on application of judge's in camera rulings. (tourist-type photos)      
DOD043613 Pages 20533-20547 withheld in their entirety pursuant to FOIA exemptions (b)(2) - 3      
DOD043614 Bates Pages 20548-20549 depict photos which are nonresponsive and have not been provided based on application of judge's in camera rulings (tourist-type photos)      
DOD043615-DOD043621 Chronology of Guard / Detainee Issues     Appears to be a visit to the facility where an observer takes notes. "Lost keys are an endemic problem for the guards. This is the 4th day in a row where processing was delayed due to lost keys." (DOD043615) 01/10/02: "Detainee [redacted] has broken finger due to rough handling by guards. Guard states that detainee was "giving them a hard time." (In cuffs and shackles?)" (DOD043616 ). 01/11/02: "Detainee 374 had a deep cut and swelling of right hand, cuts and bruises on face, cuts on ankles.. . he's around 70 years old, I doubt that he gave them much trouble." (DOD043616 ). 01/21/02: MP detainee states that he was roughly treated and beaten by guards during in-processing "(Remington)"; MP detainee was unhurt during in-processing, photo shows no physical damage. Upon screening the next day, complains of beating - new photo shows "some physical damage"; MP detainee complains of abuse by guards, being hit with butt of weapon. Detainee's head was swollen on top left side. (DOD043618). 01/28/02: "We arranged with day shift MP's to keep detainee #[redacted] in JIF booth number 1 on sleep dep beginning 271507ZJAN02. 02/01/01: Officers question detainee and notice multiple cuts, bruises and abrasions on detainee's face; detainee complains of severe headache and sore ribs. (DOD043619-20). 02/01/02: During interrogation, MP did not loosen detainee's ankle cuffs when asked to do so, stating they were not tight. When asked again, SPC used unnecessary force, pulling detainee's feet out from under him by the ankle chains, stepping on his thigh while loosening the cuffs, then kicking him in the feet when finished. Later, the MP NCOIC SSG barged into the booth demanding to know the problem. Detainee asked not to make a fuss over his treatment for fear of further mistreatment. (DOD043620) 02/04/02: Detainee states that whe he was praying the guards asked him a question and when he did not answer, because he was praying, he was punished with physical training. (DOD043620) Medic is unresponsive to detainees' needs and appears callous. DOD043620. Great deal of disorganization in moving detainees from cells to interrogation rooms.
DOD043622-DOD043623 Sworn statement of interrogator, Task Force 202 Military Intelligence Battalion 1/2/2002   On 01/02/02 noticed detainee in joint interrogation facility with cuts and bruises and complaining of pain and soreness. Detainee stated that he was beaten by three or four guards. Everybody in pen was instructed to get up and when he couldn't because of numbness in the legs, guards began to beat him. Declarant had spoken to detainee about a week prior and had not noticed visible marks on his face at the time. "It is quite apparent that between my initial meet and 01FEB02 meet that something had happened to MP number [Redacted]'s face.
DOD043624-DOD043625 Sworn statement of U.S. personnel, 202 Military Intelligence 2/11/2002   On 02/11/02 declarant noticed abuse. During a medical exam, instead of a medical personnel, one of the MPs conducted an anal probe on detainee. "He was a large man. Without warning the EPW [Enemy Prisoner of War], and in a cruel way he pushed both his fingers into the EPW's anus. This caused the EPW to scream and fall to the ground violently. His leg irons, which I supposed were not locked, came open by force of his reaction."
DOD043626-DOD043627 Sworn Statement of U.S. personnel     Detainee said he was hit on the head with large object, which could be the butt of a rifle. Detainee had a bump on his head.
DOD043628-DOD-043629 Sworn Statement of interrogator, 202 Military Intelligence Battalion, 513 Military Intelligence Brigade Jan-02 2/16/2002 When interrogator left the interrogation room for a few minutes, Special Forces members had entered the room and were blowing smoke on detainee when interrogator returned to the room. Detainee states that others touched his hands with an electrical device. Seems to be same incident as described in DOD043638-DOD043639.
DOD043630-DOD-043631 Sworn statement of U.S. personnel in Task Force 202 Military Intelligence.   2/14/2002 Detainee complains of rough treatment and being hit. Complains of being put in uncomfortable position on plane ride. "Note: Detainee made these comments during his screening after arriving to Kandahar from Bagram." Same incident as DOD043461.
DOD043632-DOD-043633 Sworn statement of U.S. personnel in Task Force 202 Military Intelligence. 2/1/2002   Detainee's face was cut and swollen in several places consistent with repeated blows to the face. Detainee stated that guards had asked everybody to stand and when he couldn't because his leg was numb, he was kicked in the head and face by the guards. He was later assaulted by two or three guards the following nights. Same incident as DOD043642.
DOD043634-DOD-043635 Sworn statement of interrogator 2/14/2002   Interrogator's sworn statement that he noticed detainee's breathing was heavy and he appeared disoriented. Interrogator asked detainee if he had any health problems. Detainee stated he had been beaten and roughly handled, thrown around by guards. Interrogator terminated interrogation and informed NCOIC [Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge] and OIC [Officer in Charge]. Same incident as DOD043640.
DOD043636-DOD-043637 Sworn Statement of U.S. personnel 01/11/02; 02/3/02; 02/11/02; 02/12/02 2/16/2002 Person doing screening of detainees observed escorts treating a new detainee roughly. When reported to the NCOIC [Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge] of the shift, was told "He told me that our safety and the safety of the MP's [Military Police] was his first concern and that if the detainee is resisting, that certain force is necessary." Person reported the incident to supervisors. While on translator duty with the medic, this person saw detainees who had been beaten. "While explaining to the doctor the situation, a female medic, SPC [Redacted], and a male doctor, CPT [Redacted] both made comments to the effect that they, the detainees, wouldn't hurt if they didn't get hit and to tell them not to get hit again. These two individuals did not want to give pain medicine to these particular detainees." Detainees also complained of dislocated shoulders because of the manner in which they were moved while cuffed. Person reported this to supervisors. Detainee who was trying to escape was treated badly by escorts. His hood was twisted at the nape of the neck until his facial features could be distinguished and his nose squished. He was cuffed and pulled along at a fast rate of speed. When he tripped over a pile of rubbish, his shackle came undone and he was thrown on the floor until his shackle could be fixed. "I did not mention this treatment to higher, as I felt their response would justify the MP's behavior since the detainee was trying to escape, just as we are taught to do." Same statement as DOD043644.
DOD043638-043639 Sworn Statement of interrogator, Task Force 202 1/3/2002 2/13/2002 Translator tells of incident during interrogation. "[We] took a break to regroup … While we were out of the booth, several special forces members entered the booth. … [we] finished the break and went back to continue the interrogation. When we entered the booth, we found the special forces members all crouched around the prisoner. They were blowing cigarette smoke in his face. The prisoner was extremely upset. It took a long time to calm him down and find out what had happened. .. The prisoner was extremely upset. He said that they had hit him told him that he was going to die, blew smoke in his face and had shocked him with some kind of device. He used the term "electricity." Appears to be the same incident as DOD-043628-DOD-043629.
DOD043640 Abuse Complaint by Detainee # [Redacted] 2/14/2002 2/14/2002 Interrogator notices that detainee is having difficulty breathing and seems disoriented. Interrogator asks detainee if he has health problems. Detainee tells interrogator that he has been beaten at detention facility. Detainee states "I am Kuwaiti and have always appreciated the American; they saved our country from Saddam. But, the treatment I have received here is changing my views of Americans." Same incident as DOD-043634-DOD-043635.
DOD043461 Complaint of Abuse Feb-02   Detainee complains of rough treatment and being hit. Complains of being put in uncomfortable position on plane ride. Same incident as DOD-043630-DOD-043631.
DOD043642 Statement of SPC [Redacted] and SPC [Redacted] Feb. 1, 2002   Interrogators noticed many cuts and bruises on detainee. Detainee stated that approximately five days before the interrogation a number of guards came into his pen and told everybody to stand up. He could not stand up because his leg was numb. Guards approached him and beat him. Same incident as DOD-043632-DOD-043633.
DOD043643 Statement of SPC [Redacted], Task Force 202, Interrogator 21-Jan   Same incident as DOD043626-DOD043627.
DOD043644-DOD043645 Statement of Sergeant [Redacted]     Same statement as DOD-043636-DOD-043637.
DOD043646-DOD043647 Sworn statement of interrogator, Task Force 202 Military Intelligence 2/4/2002   Interrogator states that a detainee told him that the guards had punished him for not answering a question by forcing him to do physical exercises. He did not answer because he was praying.
DOD043648-DOD043650 Memorandum and two drafts of memorandum for Commander, 4th Infantry Division (mechanized). Subject: Transfer of Court-Martial cases. From Robert Wilson   9/16/2004 Documents the transfer of two court-martial cases of personnel of the 4th Infantry Division in Iraq to the jurisdiction of the Commander of the 4th Infantry Division.
DOD043651-DOD043652 Nonjudicial Punishment Data-Detainee Related Offenses. Office of Staff Judge Advocate, Fort Carson, Colorado 07/09/03; 06/13/03; 10/08/03; 11/18/03; 01/3-16/04 6/20/2004 Chart of six punishments for abuse. 1) Assault at Ar Rutbah police station - detainee was hit repeatedly with closed fists during questioning. A detainee was handed a shovel and told, at rifle point, to begin digging his own grave. M-4s were fired in his vicinity for intimidation purposes. Punishment: Field Grade Article 15; forfeiture of pay. 2) Detainee was hit in the stomach with a fist after an escape attempt. Punishment: Article 15; reduction in rank, suspended; forfeiture of pay, partially suspended; extra duty for 15 days. 3) After an escape attempt, detainee was struck in the head with a finger, slapped on the face with an open hand, and struck in the body with a bottle of water, all while restrained. Punishment: Summarized Article 15; extra duty for 14 days, suspended; a writing assignment as corrective training. 4) A call to the United States was made on a detainee's cell phone. Punishment: Company Grade Art. 15; forfeiture of pay; extra duty for 14 days. 5) Obstructing justice - influenced soldiers to lie on sworn statement in an effort to cover-up the pushing of detainees off the Samarra bridge. Punishment: Commanding General Art. 15; Written reprimand. 6) Obstructing justice - influenced soldiers to lie on sworn statement in an effort to cover-up the pushing of detainees off the Samarra bridge. Punishment: Commanding General Art. 15; Written reprimand.
DOD043653-DOD043693 Memorandum for Commander, 3rd Armory Cavalry Regiment, Al Asal, Iraq, APO, AE. Subject: Operation Iraqi Freedom After Action Review. From 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Ar-Rutbah, Iraq.   2/25/2004 Most contents are redacted. Detainee Release Program: "A major bone of contention … was the detention of innocent people and the inability of the Regiment to release them from prison once they were deemed innocent. . . Five layers of bureaucracy between the unit on the ground dealing with the families of the innocent detainee and the prison that releases them was extremely difficult to deal with. Detainees would often be held for two to five monts after they were deemed innocent." (DOD043669).
DOD043694-DOD043695 Commander's Report of Disciplinary or Administrative Action     CID number: 0058-04-CID939-82650. Grade: SPC. Action taken: None
DOD043696-DOD043697 Commander's Report of Disciplinary or Administrative Action     CID number: 0058-04-CID939-82650. Grade: CPL. Judicial Finding: Not guilty
DOD043698-DOD043699 Commander's Report of Disciplinary or Administrative Action     CID number: 0058-04-CID939-82650. Grade: CPT. Adverse action taken: Reprimand
DOD043700-DOD043701 Commander's Report of Disciplinary or Administrative Action     CID number: 0058-04-CID939-82650. Grade: CPT. Adverse action taken: Reprimand
DOD043702-DOD043922 Records of Criminal Investigation Command Investigation. 0058-04-CID939-82650 5/11/2004 8/18/2004 Subjects of investigation: SPC [Redacted]; CPL David Joe Aguilar; CPT [Redacted]; LT [Redacted]. Investigation established probable cause to believe that CPL Aguilar and SPC [Redacted] committed the offense of Robbery when they stole $1,250.00 and 159,000 Iraqi Dinar from two Iraqis at gunpoint. Investigation established probable cause to believe that CPT [Redacted] and 1LT [Redacted] committed the offense of Obstructing Justice when they impeded the conduct of this investigation. Iraqi men were stopped at a US checkpoint at Convoy Support Center, Kenworth, Iraq, on 05/11/04, where the two soldiers searched their vehicle and confiscated the money.
DOD043923-DOD043924 Commander's Report of Disciplinary or Administrative Action. 0073-04-CID939-82567; 0058-04-CID939-82650 05/17/04; 05/18/04; 04/01/04   Offenses: Dereliction through neglect; false official statement; signing false official statement.
DOD043925-DOD044030 Records of Criminal Investigation Command Investigation. 0073-04-CID939-82657 5/17/2004   Investigation of CPL Aguilar. Offenses: Maltreatment of a detainee; aggravated assault; willful discharge of a firearm; failure to obey order; false official statement. Investigation established probable cause to believe CPL Aguilar committed the offenses of Aggravated Assault and Failure to Obey an Order when he took aim and discharged his weapon in the direction of Master [Redacted] and probable cause to believe CPL [redacted] committed the offense of False Official Statement when he provided his command with a Sworn Statement he knew to be false. Statements show that Aguilar fired his weapon at the juvenile detainee to scare him because Aguilar was annoyed by the detainee's behavior. Statements also show that Aguilar reported this incident as an accidental discharge.
DOD044031-DOD044140 Records of Criminal Investigation Command Investigation. 00223-2004-CID259-80257 Nov-03   Investigation of abuse of a detainee by a linguist hired by Titan Corporation during an interrogation in Karbala, Iraq. Investigation established that there was insufficient evident to prove or disprove listed offenses when he, Mr. [Redacted], struck a detainee across the face during an investigation. Accused was located in Egypt at the time of investigation and attempts to coordinate a trip to question him were unsuccessful, so he was only interviewed through phone and email. Titan interrogator's sworn statement says that when he learned that a linguist had beat an Iraqi detainee while in custody, he informed his superior whose reaction was "Maybe the unit won't report the incident." Interrogator further relates that after reporting the incident, his career took a "nosedive" and that he was fired from his position in An Najaf and Karbala. (DOD0440398-9). Titan interpreter's sworn statement that he saw the accused interpreter open-hand strike a detainee who was sitting on the floor with a sandbag over his head and his hands tied behind his head. (DOD044044).
DOD044141-DOD044409 Records of CID Investigation 0114-2004-cid083-66189 4/7/2003   Allegations of photographs of nude and semi-nude detainees. Investigation revealed that photos were exposed by Mr. [Redacted], Combat Photographer, US Army Magazine, in the performance of his duties as an imbedded reporter with the 3rd Infantry Division. Photographs were in possession of soldiers.
DOD044410-DOD044417 Evidence Listing of Various Prisoners Dec-01   Illegible.
DOD044418-DOD044496 Records of CID Investigation 0213-2004-CID259-80520   6/17/2005 Investigation into abuse of detainee who was captured on 01/04/04, detained by members of Task Force 6-26 in Tikrit and taken to BIAP where he describes an interrogation where he was forced by the interpreter to take off all his clothes, made to walk into walls with a box over his head and something wet around his neck; put in front of an air conditioner while water was poured on him to keep him wet; made to hold MRE boxes and told to push them up to the ceiling; punched in the back and shoulder until he passed out; dragged around the room; made to lay on the floor on his stomach with an MRE box on his forearms and his chin on the box so that his stomach was not touching the floor, and put in other uncomfortable and painful positions which caused him to vomit. Investigators were unable to locate and interview peronnel involved or any medical files relating to detainee. Investigation found there was no probable cause to believe the offenses occurred as alleged; therefore, they are unfounded. A memorandum from CID Assistant Operations Officer to the Commander of CID states that he is unable to thoroughly investigate suspects and witnesses because of their involvement in the Special Access Program (SAP) and/or the security classification of the unit they were assigned to during the offense. (DOD04489). A memorandum states that "An Information Report was provided to this office which stated fake names were used by the 6-26 members. The only names identified by this investigation were determined to be fake names utilized by the capturing soldiers; however, the abuse allegedly occurred during the interrogation of the detainee. The 6-26 CID agent related that the capturing soldiers would not know who the interrogators were. 6-26 also had a major computer malfunction which resulted in them losing 70 percent of their files; therefore they can't find the cases we need to review. This investigation meets the necessary requirements and does not need to be reopened. Hell, even if we reopened it we wouldn't get anymore information than we already have." (DOD044496).
DOD044497-DOD044744 Records of CID Investigation 0396-2004-CID259-80377     Investigation into abuse of detainee upon capture and on a subsequent occasion in Baghdad. Detainee was captured on 03/19/04 by Iraqi Police and turned over to custody of Americans. He was taken to Al Azhamiyah base. Detainee's account of who beat him and where is inconsistent but he maintains that he was beaten by Iraqi men. States that he was beaten over 8 days with wooden sticks, a cable, the butt stocks of AK-47s and hands and feet. Photographs were taken of his injuries. (DOD044534-5).
DOD044745-DOD044780 HUMINT Legal Principles, U.S. Army Intelligence Center and Fort Huachuca   3/18/2004 Instructions for a course entitled "HUMINT Intelligence Collector." Discusses intelligence oversight and AR 381-10 procedures. "A special activity is one conducted in support of national foreign policy objectives abroad. These activities are planned and executed so that the role of the US Government is not apparent or acknowledged publicly ... Examples of special activities would include the movie Clear and Present Danger - inserting drug interdiction troops into Columbia because these soldiers could not be indetified as a United States asset." "AR 381-10 provides procedures for the collection, retention and dissemination of information on US persons by intelligence components performing intelligence activities. .. This regulation should really be viewed as 'enabling' intelligence components to do their job, not restricting what they do." (DOD044750). "What is the most important consideration when determining whether you can collect US person information? -- your mission." (DOD044761). "What happens if you are wrong (violate AR 381-10)? -- if it is just a violation of 381-10 and not a violation of other regulations/statutes, you will probably be hit with corrective training (which is bad enough!). If it violates other statutes - it can lead to military justice action." (DOD044761).
DOD044781 Memorandum for Record. Subject: Detainee Operations Inspection Corrective Actions - 1/2ACR (Camp Delta). From CPT [Redacted], Military Intelligence, Squadron Intelligence Officer   6/10/2004 Outlines corrective actions taken following the inspection of the Camp Delta Facility on May 13, 2004. Copies of rules have been put on-hand at facility. Staff and guards have been trained. Physical improvements to facility.
DOD044782 Memorandum for CDR, 1-23 IN BN (SBCT). Subject: Findings and recommendation RE PV2 [Redacted] (3/A/5-20) and his reported mistreatment of a prisoner on the evening of 23 April 2004. 4/23/2004 4/24/2004 Incomplete account of detainee abuse. "Detainee claimed that the guard made threatening gestures, shined a light in his eyes …"
DOD044783 E-mail from [Redacted], CPT 3/2 Infantry Brigade JAG, to [Redacted], MAJ 5/20 Infantry Battalion XO; [Redacted] MAJ 1/14 Cavalry Squadron S3; [redacted] MAJ 296 BSB XO; [redacted]C MAJ 2/3 Infantry Battalion XO; [Redacted] MAJ 1/23 Infantry Battalion BN XO; [Redacted] MAJ 1/37 Field Artillery XO; [Redacted] MAJ 3-17 Cavalry XO; [Redacted] LTC 3/2 Infantry Brigade XO. Subject: Detainee Abuse   5/29/2004 States that COL wants to gather as much information as may exist regarding detainee abuse in light of Abu Ghraib scandal.
DOD044784 E-mail from [Redacted] COL, 3/2 Infantry Brigade CDR to officers from 5/20 Infantry Battalion, 1/14 Cavalry Squadron, 1/23 Infantry Battalion; 1/37 Field Artillery; 2/3 Infantry Battalion; 276 Engineer Battalion; 293d MP Co; 296 BSB CDR; 3/17 Cavalry HHT; 3/2 Infantry Brigade. Subject: Detainee abuse   5/28/2004 Following 2 credible reports of potential prisoner abuse, Colonel reminds officers "that we need to follow the rules in dealing with prisoners in the Brigade." Same text as DOD 044800.
DOD044785-DOD044786 Emails to/from officers in Iraq. Subject: Detainee locations.   6/26/2004 Discusses legal issue of authority over picking up detainees in raids between the American forces and the Iraqi forces. Major [Redacted] states "They will not be allowed to have their own detention facility - that sets them up to be the nation's secret police."
DOD044787-DOD044789 E-mails to and from officers in Iraq. Subject: Detainee Parole Concept   4/22/2004 Discusses possibility of creating a parole program from detainees in Iraq to deal with the problem of lengthy detentions, which are a problem for relations with the local government and populace. LTC [Redacted], 3/2 Infantry Brigade XO, states "We hold detainees so long that there is no hope of getting actionable intelligence." (DOD044787).
DOD044790-DOD044791 E-mails to and from officers in Iraq. Subject: Packet information   06/17/2004 - 06/18/2004 Discusses contents of captured detainee packets necessary for processing.
DOD044792-DOD044793 E-mails to and from officers in Iraq. Subject: Questions on Detainees.   3/5/2004 Discusses problem with handing over detainees to the Iraqi police. "The judicial system is BROKEN, there is NO Centralized records with a centralized court docket being produced - it's helter skelter." Detainees wait in jail for time periods longer than the ones they are eventually given for their crime and the time they spent waiting is not credited toward that.
DOD044794 E-mails between officers in 3/2 Infantry Brigade S2. Subject: detainee list   4/25/2004 Discusses 36 detainees who are on the "over 14 days" list. Attachment is at DOD44814.
DOD044795-DOD044797 E-mails between officers in Iraq. Subject: Detainee Parole Concept   4/22/2004 Response to e-mail in DOD044787-DOD044789. Col [Redacted] states "Recommend you check w/ interrogators to see what % of those voted for 'reinterrogation' end up providing evidence or intell - - I suspect it's pretty low . . . Regarding the local populace (and opinion leaders) ... recurring and strident complaints are: it takes too long to investigate; we hold the males incommunicado and in the process deprive families of livelihoods; we arrest and detain without just cause (and this is only bolstered when we hold someone for weeks on end only to end up releasing them without any charge or explanation --it happens frequently!; etc). I am in no way an advocate for these shitheads we detain; however, we have to deal with the perceptions and impressions of the locals, not to mention the fact that our process is drawn out and ineffcient (sic)."
DOD044798-DOD044799 E-mails to/from MNB-NW Provost Marshall and Major [Redacted], 3/2 Infantry Brigade S5. Subject: Allegation of Detainee Abuse   08/30/04 - 08/31/04 Alerts about a CID investigation into a detainee who alleges he was butt stroked in the face by a Soldier after being captured, while blindfolded and flexcuffed.
DOD044800 E-mail from COL [redacted], 3/2 Infantry Brigade CDR to several officers. Subject: Detainee abuse   5/28/2004 Following 2 credible reports of potential prisoner abuse, Colonel reminds officers "that we need to follow the rules in dealing with prisoners in the Brigade." Same text as DOD044784; different recipients.
DOD044801 E-mail from COL [Redacted], 3/2 Infantry Brigade CDR to officers in 3/2 Infantry Brigade. Subject: EDF Visit 6 May   5/7/2004 Discusses visit of member of the Islamic Human Rights Organization. "Fundamental issues remain length of detention (we're getting better; he seemed pleased), property control and claims, and alleged abuses .. Continued theme that while life is good at the EDF, detainees are subject to being struck immediately after capture, and other actions deemed inappropriate. Specifically one man stated he was punched and urinated on by a soldier, another that he was stripped naked with a bag on his head ... [Regarding abuse during interrogation] - This aspect will continue to cause us problems, as some of our interrogation techniques aren't real defensible given the Abu Ghraib fallout. Examples include application of cold water or ice, loud music, sleep deprivation, and being placed in a 'metal box' (CONEX). More to the point, I have seen media reporting -- not formal message traffic-- that MG Miller has asked for and received restrictions on these techniques from LTG Sanchez and that they now require GO authorization (also inlcludes the use of 'stress positions'). We are checking this, but we will continue to be asked about these practices as long as the Committee visits, and I think we need to weight their relative worth."
DOD044802 E-mail from [Redacted], COL 3/2 Infantry Brigade CDR to officers in other battalions. Subject: FW: INITIAL 0093-04-CID389-80674   8/7/2004 "Need to remind all leaders and soldiers that there is no room for mistreatment at any point. We have had several allegations by detainees that, once inside the Stryker, they have been mistreated. Need to make sure that this is not true." Attachment not provided.
DOD044803 E-mail to/from MAJ in 3/2 Infantry Brigade S@ and LTC 3/2 Infantry Brigade XO   8/14/2004 CID investigation of detainee who alleged he had been kicked during questioning. Investigation found no probable cause to believe alleged incident actually occurred.
DOD044804 E-mail from LTC [Redacted] 3/2 Infantry Brigade XO to COL [Redacted], 3/2 Infantry Brigade CDR. Subject: Initial 0068-CID389-80663     Initial CID report on the Harrington allegations of detainee abuse unable to substantiate the allegations so far. Attachment not provided.
DOD044805-DOD044806 E-mails to and from officers in Iraq. Subject: Detainee Parole Concept     Same as DOD044787-DOD044789.
DOD044807 E-mail from CPT [Redacted] 3/2 Infantry Brigade S2 to officers in 3/2 Infantry Brigade. Subject: Another Status Update   7/18/2004 Discusses released detainees. "Can you tell me if [redacted] were released? Our sources came in pretty upset today; they said that those guys are out now and are claiming victory over americans because they were released; they're back in operation and are planning attacks again; Just want to confirm where they are released and if you can tell me they are planning to release anyone else from the Hezib Tahreer target set?"
DOD044808-DOD044810 Attachment to e-mail in DOD044807.     High Profile Detainee Status chart. Lists 10 detainees, two of which were released on July 17, 2004. Details are redacted.
DOD044811-DOD044812 E-mail from CPT [Redacted] MNB-N SJA to CPT [redacted] MNB-N FRAGO. Subject: CG's Response to Detention Ops FRAGO.   4/23/2004 Forwards Commander General's guidance on detainee operations. "I strongly non-concur with the requirement to conduct a probable cause review for detainees within 72 hours of detention."
DOD044813 E-mail from MAJ [Redacted] MNB-N SJA to other officers. Subject: detainee extension   5/5/2004 Requests week extension for detainees related to missionary murders. "I want great files so when they go to abu G and they are kept there until extradition."
DOD044814-DOD044818 E-mails between officers in 3/2 Infantry Brigade S2. Subject: detainee list. Attachment: Detainee's Inside the 14 Day W…   4/25/2004 E-mail is same as DOD044794. Attachment lists 36 detainees captured in March/April 2004 and their status.
DOD044819-DOD044824 E-mail between MAJ [Redacted] 3/1 Infantry Brigade Provost and LTC [redacted], Infantry Brigade XO. Subject: Detainee slides   4/4/2004 Attachment is slides regarding Processing Detainees.
DOD044825 E-mail from MAJ [Redacted] 3/2 Infantry Brigade S5 to MNB-N [Redacted] Provost Marshal. Subject: Detention Policy   8/6/2004 Discusses SOP [Standard Operating Procedure] regarding juveniles. "During the last operation in Tal Afar we killed a 15 year old who fired an RPG at the unit in contact. The three juveniles were captured in a house [also in Tal Afar) with older males who were planning operations against us.
DOD044826 E-mail from LTC [Redacted] MNB-N C2 OIC to MAJ [Redacted] 3/2 Infantry Brigade S2. Subject: Detainee updates   4/23/2004 Requests information on detainees and over 14 days.
DOD044827 E-mail from LTC [Redacted] 3/2 Infantry Brigade XO to COL [Redacted], 3/2 Infantry Brigade CDR and others. Subject:Followup to Detainee abuse investigation   8/7/2004 Discusses detainee who was found at Bucca and who is part of a CID investigation.
DOD044828-044830 E-mail from COL [redacted], 3/2 Infantry Brigade CDR to several officers. Subject: FW: Commander's Conference Slides   8/13/2004 Forwards update given to General Casey on detainee oprations. Reports number of security detainees in Iraq as 5585 and divides them into categories. Despite over two thousand recommendations of release, only 16 persons were released between April and July 2004. (DOD044833).
DOD044838-DOD044839 E-mail from COL [Redacted], 3/2 Infantry Brigade CDR to officers in 3/2 Infantry Brigade. Subject: Detainee Strategy   5/4/2004 Provides commanders with an update on detainee operations. Describes changes since the Abu Ghraib scandal, including putting Geoffrey Miller in charge of all detainee operations.
DOD044840-DOD044842 E-mail from LTC [Redacted] 3/2 Infantry Brigade XO to COL [Redacted], 3/2 Infantry Brigade CDR and others. Subject: Detainee Parole Concenpt   4/22/2004 LTC answers suggestion of releasing detainees on parole as "a knee-jerk reaction to the perceptions of the people who [the Commander General] spends time with."
DOD044843-DOD044844 E-mails to/from LTC [Redacted] 3/2 Infantry Brigade DCO and LTC [Redacted] (MNB-N) C3. Subject: Female Detainees   06/17/04 - 06/19/04 Discusses female detainees in custody. Women are being interrogated and goal is to get their husbands. Issue of whether they can be released to the Iraqi police.
DOD044845 E-mail from MAJ [Redacted] 3/2 Infantry Brigade S2 to COL [Redacted] 3/2 Infantry Brigade CDR. Subject: FW: MG Miller visit   5/9/2004 Reports on MG Miller's visit to facility. "Didn't ask any questions about interrogation opns . . . Didn't address any of the issues stemming from Abu G. or question us about tactics here . . Told us we were good leaders and we had a fine facility … It was a true "check the block" visit - absolutely worthless."
DOD044846-DOD044859 Memorandum for Record. Subject: Standard Operating Procedures for all MNB-N Detainee Collection Points   1/27/2004 Provides guidance for handling of detainees. Includes categories of detainees; procedures for medical operations and death of a detainee; discipline and security;
DOD044860-DOD044862 Memorandum Thru G3, III Corps & Fort Hood, Fort Hood, Texas, 76544-5001 FOR Commanding General, III Corps & Fort Hood. Subject: Report of Alleged Law of War Violation.   8/20/2003 Reports incident in which a 4th Infantry Division (4ID) soldier alleges during Operation Iraqi Freedom that he witnesses the unlawful use of force against non-combatants, theft of private property from Iraqi civilians, and the wrongful dispossession of private and/or enemy property. Unlawful use of force: PFC states that while on patrol, he witnesses Sergeant First Class [Redacted] order soldiers to fire an MK-19 on unarmed civilians (men, women and children). In turn, soldiers directed grenades (from an MK-19) an M-16 fire at civilians. All of the civilians were unarmed and had not engaged in a hostile act or demonstrated a hostile intent although a single shot was heard from an area approximately 90-degrees from the soldiers and 45-degrees from the house. Several civilians were injured. One appeared to have had his arm severed. Maltreatment of detainees: on at least one occasion, unit members placed detainees on the top of a Humvee and between the brush guard and hood and drove the vehicles with the detainees in this position. PFC [Redacted] was also told of soldiers in Section A who severely beat a detainee. Memo recommends forwarding information so a prompt investigation can be conducted.
DOD044863 Memorandum for Commander, 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized), FOB Ironhorse, Tikrit from Office of Staff Judge Advocate, Tikrit, Iraq. Subject: AR 15-6 Investigation - Legal Review 9/11/2003 9/14/2003 Staff Judge Advocate reviewed investigation into September 11 shooting death of an Iraqi detainee, Obeed Hethere Radad. Refers to AR 15-6 investigation at DOD043575-DOD043580 and DOD044873-DOD044893.
DOD044864 Bates pages 6391-6939 withheld in their entirety pursuant to FOIA exemptions 5 U.S.C. 552(b)(6) and (b)(7)(c)     Pertains to a detainee death
DOD044865 Admin Law Control Sheet   9/6/2003  
DOD044866 Bates Numbering Error from 6395-6400      
DOD044867 Transmittal Record   9/21/2003 Pertains to three 15-6 investigations, including death of detainee in detainment facility and death of an Iraqi woman.
DOD044868 Admin Law Control Sheet   9/20/2003 Pertains to a shooting death of detainee
DOD044869-DOD044871 Report of Proceedings by Investigating Officer/ Board of Officers   11/13/2003 Likely pertains to investigation at DOD044873-DOD044983
DOD044873-DOD044983 Informal Investigation of Shooting Death of Obeed Hethere Radad (Iraqi National Detainee at Forward Operating Base Packhorse, Tikrit, Iraq) Under Auspices of AR 15-6 9/11/2003   Investigation into death of Obeed Hethere Radad. Detainee was in an isolation cell. The appointed guard saw the detainee touching the concertina wire, assumed he was trying to escape and fired his weapon, hitting the prisoner in the arm and chest, killing him. Detainee was handcuffed with plastic "flexicuffs" at the time he was shot. Accused guard stated that deceased detainee had been trying to talk to other detainee and fiddling with his handcuffs. "When I turned around the prisoner was standing past the doorway touching the wire. When I saw this it was apparent to me that the prisoner was trying to escape. I was across the room and I had no idea what devious intent the prisoner had . I raised my weapon and shot the prisoner." (DOD044907-8). Statement of another soldier who was on guard duty that night satates, "We were instructed the day before on the rules for the general population prisoners and the detainee in solitare which were if any of them try to escape shot them. The briefing was done by 1st Lt. [Redacted]. The two prisoners in solitare were instructed to face the wall sitting down, to not stand up without being told to and to not approach the wire or they would be shot." (DOD044927). Duplicate and additional documents about this incident are at DOD043575-DOD043580; DOD044863; and DOD044869-DOD044871. Brother of deceased who was in cell next to him when shooting happened said in a sworn statement that the guard who shot his brother had been kicking the case and yelling and talking to him, but he could not understand and kicking the door, keeping them awake the whole night. (DOD044935). Medics had told guards that deceased detainee should be allowed to walk around his cell sometimes to relieve joint pain. (DOD044950-1). A soldier (PFC) states in sworn statement that they are "briefed to use minimal force as possible, but whatever the situation requires" and that while he doesn't know the accused soldier well, that the soldier "Yells a lot and has been warned for it. It wouldn't surprise me if he did other harmful things on his guard shift." Also states that "The guards from D..04ESB are too inexperienced to take on the responsibilities of EPW [Enemy Prisoner of War] guard. They seem a little hostile and confused about the consequences of some of their actions. Not all of them, just a couple . . They beat on the cages yell all the time and other small actions that are not needed all the time." (DOD044964-5. Action by appointing authority Raymond T. Odierno: "Bde [Brigade] Commander needs to ensure every leader is familiar with rights of detainees and discuss in general what is considered appropriate handling of detainees." (DOD044982).
DOD044984-DOD045029 Documents of AR 15-6 Investigation into abuse     Investigation into (1) whether SFC [Redacted] ordered soldiers to fire an MK-19 on unarmed civilians and whether civilians were wounded or killed in the incident; (2) whether members of BRT, 2nd Brigade placed detainees on top of a Humvee, between brushguard and hood during transportation to Brigade holding area; (3) whether members of BRT, 2d Brigade stole property from the homes of Iraqi citizens and the property of detainees. Findings: (1) allegation is unsubstantiated; (2) No proof that allegation is true; (3) uncorroborated. Soldier's statement says that on a mission, the platoon decided to set up an ambush and kill a civilian who had a weapon instead of driving up to him and taking the weapon, as has been standard practice for the platoon. The platoon waited until the civilian was next to the vehicle and opened fire. The civilian ran away and took cover in a field. "After the man ran into the field for cover we waitied close to a minute and there was never any fire returned. That's when my [Platoon Sergeant] told his gunner to spray the field with M-19 rounds... After the M-19 explosions all you heard was women and children screaming." The gunner said he saw no weapons in the house nearby. When a single shot cam from a distance of well over 500 meters away, the Platoon Sergeant said "F*** it, and light them up. His gunner shot about 304 M-19 rounds into the front yard and everyone else shot M-16s... 2 men were injured. One of them had his arm half blown off ... Finally a SUV drove by and loaded a bunch of injured people in it and drove off. And so did we looking for more people to kill. The R.O.E. [Rules of Engagement] for us over there was to engage and capture the enemy, seize all weapons, and give medical attention to anyone hurt. The R.O.E. was not followed because there were no ene[mies] or weapons." (DOD044988-90). Soldier recounts putting detainees on Humvees. "We would also take POWs and there wasn't anyone to come pick him up so we would put the POW on top of the HumV with the gunner until one tryed to throw up. After that we would hog tie them and stuff them in between the hood and the brush guard of the HumV. I asked at least tie his leg to the brush guard so he don't fall off and my NCO would say who cares, if he falls off we just ran him over and one less one to worry about." (DOD044991). (Other soldiers confirm that detainees were put on top of Humvee to transport them, but not between brush guard and hood.) Soldier states they would steal money and items from Iraqis' houses. (DOD044991). "They would drive down the road and see a car pull into a nice house and say the car was running from them to search the house and see what they could get." (DOD044991). Soldier states that a unit called Section A of the Platoon "lost control on a Iraqi and beat him half to death bad enough that the whole hood of the HumV was covered in blood." (DOD044991). Gunner confirms in sworn statement that Platoon leader ordered him to fire into field but did not fire at the civilians. (DOD044996). Another platoon member confirmed shots fired into the field and near house and injured civilians. (DOD044998).
DOD045030-045031     6/5/2002 An FBI agent observed improper tactics in the handling of a detainee in the interrogation room at Camp Delta. Saw detainee on his knees rubbing a cramp out of his leg while the DHS interrogator engaged him in questioning. The analyst in the observation room with the FBI agent was laughing. The FBI officer cautioned the analyst and interrogator on the fact that this conduct was inappropriate and could lead to a complaint from the Red Cross, at least. Another incident occurred in which the FBI agent observed a detainee bent over with his head on a table because he had been required to stand while still shacked to the deck. The author of the memo and the FBI agent both agreed tha this was a matter of education, training and closer supervision of interrogators. As a follow up, all the CITF and FBI agents were advised that detainees would not be caused to stand in the interview room.
DOD045032 CITF-GITMO Legal Advisory 1-02. Subject: Use of Maximum Security Facility   6/7/2002 Advises that effective immediatelly, the CITF [Criminal Investigation Task Force] will not request, endorse or in any way participate in the placement of detainees in maximum security facility as this measure is deemed punitive and is inappropriate for federal law enforcement agents to participate in its use in response to a detainee's refusal to cooperate.
DOD045033-DOD045034 Activity Contents     Documents interviews with detainees at Camp Delta. Detainee says he and others have been "beaten, spit upon and treated worse than a dog." (DOD045033). Other detainee states that while in Kandahar, he was beaten by American soldiers. (DOD045034.)
DOD045035-045036 Criminal Investigative Task Force (CITF) Report of Investigative Activity   10/17/2002 Documents interview with detainee at Camp Delta. Mentions hunger strike.
DOD045037-DOD045038 Activity Contents 10/18/2002   Documents interview with detainee at Camp Delta. Mentions plan for mass suicide. Detainee says he was beaten at Guantanamo.
DOD045039-045042 Draft of document at DOD45052-45059      
DOD045043-DOD045045 Criminal Investigative Task Force (CITF) Report of Investigative Activity.   11/8/2002 Documents interview with detainee. Detainee said that during an interrogation, when he refused to answer questions, the interrogator became angry with him and turned the Air Co