Army Memo re: Instructions for Guard Force Assigned to Brigade Holding Area

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
BRAVO COMPANY, 311 TH MI BN (2BCT)
MOSUL, IRAQ

AFZB-KL-B 2 January 2004
MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD
SUBJECT:
1.
arrived at the BHA at approximately 2000 hours on 13 DEC 03. He was detained during Operation Reindeer Games, but he was not targeted in that operation. He was stopped at a TOP and was found in possession of an AK47. At that point, he should have been transported an Iraqi police station. However, he was driving a red Opel, and many Opels had been involved in attacks on US Forces. He went through initial inprocessing and initial interrogation screening upon his arrival. During this process, detainees are searched, photographed (enclosure I) and assigned a capture tag number and a prisoner number. apture tag number (CTN) was 672758. His detainee number (internal to the BHA) was 4. During inprocessing, interrogators gather biographical information, such as name, address, political affiliations, occupation, etc. . CPA, Sworn Statement and initial inprocessing sheet were not saved at the time of his release, The detainee is also asked questions about their current medical condition. No medical problems were noted in the database. Medics visit the BHA daily to conduct sick call. No records are in the database stating that complained of any medical or other issues while he was detained.

2.
Due to the large number of personnel at the BHA at the time of his detention, was never interrogated at the facility. Detainees are briefed on instructions during their time of detention (enclosure 2). Detainees are fed three times a day and are allowed 4-6 hours of sleep. Additionally, if detainees have to use the restroom, they are instructed to raise their hand and ask to use the "WC". When the detainee asks to use the facilities, he/she is immediately escorted to the latrine facilities at the BHA. If detainees fail to follow these instructions (i.e. raising their blindfold or talking) they receive corrective training (mild calisthenics for approximately 20 minutes) and are placed back in their original spot in the holding room. None of the interrogators present at the facility during his detention remember any major issues with

3.
Guards are briefed on rules of engagement during their tour of duty at the BHA. Guards read a set of rules and are reminded that detainees may not be harmed in any way during their stay (enclosure 3). 2/44 ADA is primarily responsible for guarding detainees. Due to large detainee influx during Operation Reindeer Games, the BHA was augmented with soldiers from various units in the BCT to assist in Guarding detainees.

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Detainees not captured during the Reindeer Games (13-17 December 2003) time frame were placed in a separate holding area and guarded by 2/44 ADA. The Reindeer Games detainees were placed in the main holding room and guarded by the augmentees. was placed in the main holding room, as he was originally believed to be a Reindeer Games detainee. Additionally, guards check the wrists of each detainee during shift change (twice per day) to ensure that the flex cuffs are not causing damage to their wrists.
4. was released at approximately 181230LDECO3 after it was discovered that he worked for an NGO in Mosul and was authorized to have a weapon.
3. POC for this action is WO1 at
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY '2BCT) iVIOSUL, IRAQ
AFZB-KL-B 1.4 November 2003
MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD
SUBJECT: Instructions for guard force assigned to 2" Brigade Holding Area (BHA).
Purpose. To establish procedures and Rules of Engagement for the Sergeant of the Guard (500) and Guard Force assigned to the 2' Brigade Holding Area (BHA).
Overview. The primary mission of the guard force is Force Protection of all workers at the BHA. The secondary mission is to establish and maintain control of the detainees. Firm control and strict regimen will greatly assist interrogators in accomplishing their mission. However, guards must be cognizant of all applicable laws and regulations. While control is a must, human rights will not be violated. Emotions can run high when people are face to face with the enemy. Self discipline and professionalism will be maintained at all times. At no time will a member of the guard force inflict bodily harm to an individual unless it is in self defense or defense of other Coalition personnel. Physical contact will be limited to sufficient force to move individuals or regain control of the situation. The following is a list of responsibilities for different elements operating out of the BHA:
3. BHA NCOIC Responsibility.
a.
Maintain schedule for detainees.

b.
Provide guard force with office/storage space.

c.
Coordinate meals for guard force in absence of SOG.

d.
Coordinate with SOG transport of detainees.

e.
Supervise roll call, physical training and all other mass movements.

f.
Pick up food and water for detainees on Mondays and Fridays.

g.
Maintain control of detainees.
It Ensure laws and regulations are strictly enforced.

4. SOG Responsibilities.
a.
Supervise guard force.

b.
Provide logistical support to auards.

c.
Coordinate for transportations of guards.

d.
Supervise mass movements.

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e. Maintain accountability of guard force.
f. Ensure proper rest cycle is
g. Assist in feeding detainees.
h. Maintain control of detainees.
i. Ensure laws and regulations are strictly enforced.
j. Establish and maintain fields of fire and QRF procedures to ensure safety
of Coalition personnel.

Guard force responsibilities. The guard force will take all instructions from the SOG, BHA NCOIC and interrogation team personnel (as applicable).
a.
Maintaining visual contact of entire room assigned.

b.
Maintaining good order and discipline in holding areas and interrogation rooms.

c.
Limiting access of unauthorized personnel.

d.
Supervising work details.

e.
Providing appropriate mental stress detainees.

f.
Escorting detainees to latrine and wash facilities.

g.
Ensure laws and regulations are strictly enforced.

6. Rules of Engagement (ROE): The ROE is designed to maintain the safety of both detainees and personnel working at the BHA. All detainees will be treated humanely and provided the basic human needs IAW the Geneva Convention, FM 27-10, FM 19-40 and other related publications. Corrective training may be assigned to a detainee in order to reestablish control over the detainee, in the interest of good order and discipline. Physical labor as corrective training must not exceed two consecutive hours and must be either related to the offense or improvement of living conditions for the detainee. Detainees will maintain living areas within the BHA. Guards working at the facility will use the minimum amount of force necessary to eliminate the threat. At no time will detainees be beaten or physically harmed in any way. Weapons status for guards is amber at all times during their tour of duty at the BHA. The following risks are outlined below starting from the least dangerous and ending in the most dangerous:
a.
Disorderly Conduct: In the event an individual detainee becomes disorderly, the guards will immediately subdue the detainee, and contact an interrogator and interpreter working in the BHA. The detainee will be escorted to a separate room, where the interrogator will determine the nature of the problem. If the detainee is calmed down, he will be returned to the general population. If he remains defiant, he will be blindfolded, and sent to a separate room, where he will stay until he becomes calmer.

b.
Escape: If a detainee attempts to escape, the first person that observes the attempted escape will shot, "HALT" or use the appropriate code word of the day. If the detainee does not stop, the guards will shout, -HALT" again. Guards will attempt to stop the detainee using the MINIMUM force necessary to regain control of the detainee. As a last resort, detainee

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may be engaged with small arms fire. This should be a well-aimed shot
with the sole purpose of preventing escape. If a detainee is engaged, the
NCOIC will contact Performance Main, the 2 BCT ACT, and the unit to
which the guard belongs in order to begin appropriate administrative
paperwork and medical treatment. All personnel who witnessed the
incident will prepare sworn statements.
c. Riots: In the event more than two detainees attempt to escape from the compound, guards will use necessary force (lethal force if required) to regain control of the situation. After the riot ceases, and Coalition Forces regain control, all living detainees will be place in the holding cells. The detainees will lie on their stomachs facing the wall and guards will be placed at the entrances of the holding cells. Anyone who attempts to get up from the lying position will be restrained by tying the hands and feet to prevent further disturbance. One interpreter will be with the guards in order to translate instructions in order to avoid confusion. Once order is restored, the BHA NCOIC will then contact Performance Main, the 2BCT ACT, and the 2 BCT Battle Captain in order to obtain medical support and provide a SITREP to pertinent commands.
7. Access. All Coalition personnel are authorized in the administrative (next to operations) room in the BHA. However, unescorted access to holding and interrogation rooms are subject to approval by the BHA OIC or NCOIC. Guards will not allow unauthorized personnel in to the holding areas.
Communications. Al] emergency communications at BHA will be FM voice utilizing vehicle mounted radios or DNVT @ .
9. POC for this memorandum is WO1 or SSG
W01, USA Detention Facility OIC
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I have read and understand the guard MOI for operations at the BHA. I understand that violations of the Geneva Convention and FM 27-10 (The Law of Land Warfare) are punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
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