DOD Questionnaire: Questions for Soldiers on Detainee Treatment and Rules of Engagement

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SOLDIER (Point of Capture) SENSING SESSION QUESTIONS Date State/Component
How Long in Job
Branch
Rank Duty Position Unit Interviewer
1. Did you undergo Law of War training prior to deployment? Explain what training occurred. Did this training include the treatment of Detainees? Explain. (1.1, 1.2,
350-1 para 4-14c.(2) and table G-1 Refresher training, dated 9 April 2003), Level B
training is conducted in units for officers, warrant officers, NCOs and enlisted personnel
1.4, 4.1) (AR
-commensurate with the missions of the unit. AR 190-8 para 1-5(4)(C DOD Directive 5100.77), All
prisoners will receive humane treatment and that the following acts are prohibited murder, torture, corporal punishment, mutilation, taking of hostages, sensory deprivation, collective punishments, execution without trial by proper authority, and all cruel and degrading treatment. Prisoners will be protected against all acts of violence to include public curiosity. (DoD Directive 5100.77, para 5.5.1, The Secretaries of the Military Departments shall provide directives, publications, instructions, and
training so that the principles and rules of law of war will be known to members of their respective Departments, the extent of such knowledge to be commensurate with each individual's duties and
responsibilities.)
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Describe the training /guidance you received to prepare you for handling/guarding
training for Detainee Operations ? When did your unit2.
the detainees. Does your unit conduct sustainment describe it
please
.
3-19.40, para 2-49 The guard force should
in Theater? How often does this occur and
(FM-
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last conduct this training? (1.1, 1.2, 1.4, .1)
receive additional training in—* Riot control measures, control agents, and dispersers. •• QRF actions. Searching techniques, including the use of electronic detection devices. -Nonlethal equipment and weapons. (DoD Directive 5100.77, para 5.5.i, The Secretaries of the Military Departments shall
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provide directives, publications, instructions, and training so that the principles and rules of law of war will be known to members of their respective Departments, the extent of such knowledge to be commensurate with each individual's duties and responsibilities.) ROE from CJCS ISO Iraqi operations dated 251600Z Apr 03 pard 10 (U) All commanders will ensure their personn
with the law of armed conflict and with these ROE."
There is no requirement for sustainment training
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riot to deploymentdid your unit conduct p
& T) How did
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3.What Home Station/Mob Site Training s? Describe it.
mento Whatto help your unit prepare for Detainee Operations? Describe the training prepare you to conduct Detainee Operations for this deploy are your unit's strengths and weaknesses? How did this training distinguish
between the different categories of Detainees (EPWs, RPs, Cls, etc.)? What trainingder the
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have you received to ensure your knowledge of DO is IAW the pro Soldid ers and leaders

1.4, 4.1) AR 350-1, paragraph 4-14, a.
Geneva Convention? (1.1, 1.2,

require law of war training throughout their military careers commensurate with their duties and
responsibilities. Prescribed subject matter for training at the following levels is specified in paras 4—
14b -d of this regulation. (1) Level A training is conducted during IET for all enlisted personnel and .

fficers.
NCOs and enlisted personnelduring basic courses of instruction for all warrant officers and o
(2)
Level B training is conducted in units for officers, warrant o fficers,
commensurate with the missions of the unit. (3) Level C training is conducted in TASS.

b.
Level A training provides the minimum knowledge required for all members of the Army. The

resses the impo
following basic Law of war rules (referred to as "The Soldiers Rules," which stresses

of compliance with the law of war) will be during level A training: (1) Soldiers fight only enemy
taught du
combatants. (2) Soldiers do not harm enemies who surrender. They disarm them and turn them over to their superior. (3) Soldiers do not kill or torture enemy prisoners of war. (4) Soldiers collect and ca re for the wounded, whether friend or foe. (5) Soldiers do not attack medical personnel faces, or
equipment. (6) Soldiers destroy no more than the mission requires. (7) Soldiers treat civilians humanely. (8) Soldiers do not steal. Soldiers respect private property and possessions. (9) Soldiers should do their best to prevent violations of the law of war. (10) Soldiers report all violations of the law
c. Unit commanders will plan and execute level B law-of-war training b6sed on the following: (1) Training should reinforce the principles set forth in The Soldiers Rules. (2) Training will be designed around current missions and contingency plans (including anticipated geographical areas of
Maximum combat realism will e applied to tactical deployment or rules of engag of war to their superior.
exercises consistent with good safety practices.
sing
4.Describe the training you received during Basic Training in handling/procesp AR 350-1, paragraph 4-
Detainees. How was it helpful in preparing you for Detainee Oerations? How
1.44O would you improve the training at the schoolhouse? (1.1,
14a(1) a. Soldiers and leaders require law of war training throughout their military careers
commensurate with their duties and responsibilities. Prescribed subject matter for training at the
following levels is specified in paras 4-14b-d of this regulation. Level A training is conducted during

1ET for all enlisted personnel and during basic courses of instruction for all warrant officers and
officers.
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5. How does your unit train on the established Rules of Engagemen- t (ROE)? How
What
s)
often does this.occur? Does this training include Rules of Interaction (R01)? What
(How can you interact with the detainee?
erstand about Standards of Conduct?
guidance or policies have you been trained/briefed on to ensure you und interaction/ fraternization and that it is not taking place between U.S military
ROE from CJCS ISO Iraqi operations dated 251600Z
personnel and the detainees? (1.4, 4.1)
Apr 03 para 10 (U) All commanders will ensure their personnel are familiar with the law of armed conflict and with .these ROE." AR 190-8, paragraph 3-6 a, The following acts will not be permitted: (1) Fraternization between EPW, RP and U.S. military or civilian personnel. Fraternization is defined as
improper or intimate communications or actions between U.S. Armed Forces personnel and
EWPIRP)
L of War,
AR 350-1. aw
6. What procedures has your leadership developed to ensure you understand the
use of force and the rules of engagement? (1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 4.1)

ROE from CJCS ISO Iraqi operations dated 251600Z Apr 03 para 10 (U) All commanders will ensure their personnel are familiar with the law of armed conflict and with these ROE, FM 3-19.40, paragraph . 2-29, An MP commander ensures that soldiers understand use-of-force guidelines and the ROE established by higher headquarters for each mission. Because the use of force and ROE vary depending on the category of housed personnel and the operational environment, the commander develops SOPS that follow the guidance provided. He balances the physical security of force with mission accomplishment and the protection of deployed forces. ROE from CJCS ISO Iraqi operations dated 2516002 Apr 03 para 10 (U) All commanders will ensure their personnel are familiar with the
law of armed conflict and with these ROE." •
7. How is your unit ensuring that all Detainees are protected, safeguarded, and
AR 190-8, paragraph 1-5 a-g, (All persons
accounted for IAW the 5Ss & T? (1.1, 1.2, 4.1)
detained, captured, interned, or otherwise held in U S Armed Forces custody during the course of
conflict will be given humanitarian care and treatment from the moment they fall into the hands of U S

forces until final release and repatriation. All persons taken into custody by U S forces will be provided with the protection of the GP\IV until some other legal status is determined by competent authority.) AR 190-8, paragraph 4(b-c) The inhumane treatment of EPW, Cl, RP is prohibited and is1626
the stress of combat or with deep provocation. Inhumane treatment is a serious and
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-,,t itmtified by punishable violation under international law and the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). All _ prisoners will receive humane treatment without regard to race, nationality, religion, political opinion,
sex, or other criteria. The following acts are prohibited: murder, torture, corporal punishment,
of hostages, sensory deprivation, collective punishments, execution without trial
by proper authority, and all cruel and degrading treatment. All persons will be respected as human
include rape, forced prostitution, assault
mutilation, tut
of any kind. They will not be subjected to
beings. They will be protected against all acts of violencsats

and theft, insults, public curiosity, bodily injury, and repr
medical or scientific experiments. This list is not exclusive. EPW/RP are to be protected from all
threats or acts of violence. 4.-,-A,6-1,
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What
(CPA Form, DD Form 2745)?

2745, DA(DD F
8. How do you tag detainees for *processing
procedures do you go through? How do you tag equipment

Form 2746, DA Form 4137)? What What about evidence(DD
procedures do you use to process equipment/evidence? What about confiscated personal affects? Where do you store Detainees' confiscated personal affects (if (AR 190-8, para 2-1, a. (1) (b) (c), All equipment, documents, and personal

Form 4137)?
property confiscation during the search must be tagged and administratively accounted for by the
any) (1.1, 1.2, 1.8)
C is attached to the property confiscated from the Detainee, so
DD Form 2745, Part
that it may later be matched to that Detainee..FM 3-19.40 para 3-14. Property Accountability. When
capturing unit. property
seizing property from a captive—* Bundle it or place it in a bag to keep it intact and separate from
for confiscated and impounded

DA Form 4137
other captives' possessions. *Prepare
Prepare a receipt for currency and negotiable instruments to be signed by the captive and the receiver. Use cash collection vouchers so that the value can be credited to each captive's account. List currency and negotiable instruments on the captive's personal-property list, but treat them as
*Have Ml ..
property.
impounded property. * Keep the original receipt with the property during evacuation. Give the
roperty
fiscated p
captive a copy of the receipt, and tell him to keep it to expedite the return of his
sign for property on DA Form 4137 and for captives on DD Form 2708. *Return con

to supply after it is cleared by Ml teams. Items kept by MI because of intelligence value are forwarded through MI channels. * Evacuate retained items with the captive when he moves to the next level of Use of the DA Form 417
internment. * Maintain controlled access to confiscated and impounded property.) Pro.er. _segesi
4237-R.
from a CI AR 190-8 6-3b will be documented on the DA Form
is notreQ uired.
Those units
9.What are the procedures for transporting and evacuating detainees? (1.1, 1.2,
Evacuation and care of EPW and RP AR 190-8, paragraph 1-4g(5) EPW and RP in
designated to hold and evacuate EPW and RP will: a. Collect prisoners from capturing units, and
1.5, 4.1) b. Ensure sick and wounded evacuate the from the combat zone as soon as possible 1627
their custody are classified, by qualified medical personnel, as either walking wounded or litter, or as

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non-walking wounded. Walking wounded or litter EPW will be evacuated through established evacuation channel Non-walking wounded or sick EPW will be delivered to the nearest medical aid
station and evacuated through medical channels All detained personnel will remain physically
as possible to a more
segregated from U. or civilian prisoners. Prisoners will not normally be interned in unhealthy areas, or
will be removed as soon
o be injurious to them, and
where the climate proves t

favorable climate. AR 190-47, paragraph 11-3(4)(a), Guard requirements for prisoner or security
transported outside an ACS facility, by means of foot, motor vehicle, or aircraft (other than AIREVAC
al, ner
or U.S. Marshals Service aircraft) are as follows: (a) Trained correctional, military police
personnel: Under maximum custody circumstances, there will be one guard per restrained prisonernder medium custody
Undercircumstances thereone armed guard per unrestrained p
facility
and two unarmed guards or one determined by the ACS f SGT or abovecircumstances, there will be one guard per five prisoners. In minimum custody
guards will be
s. Trustee g required that at least one guard be a SG s,
st
will be one guard per ten prisonerNon-con-ectional personnel: It isttus s will
who is equal or senior to prisoners in a pretrial status. Under maximum custody circumance have
commander. (b)
prisoners will have two guards per prisoner. In medium custody circumstances, prisoner
one guard per two prisoners, and in minimum custody circumstances there will be one guard per five
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prisoners. I / G. 4, ,.d-i-5 /3,zzeA._
10.What transportation problems is the unit experiencing either to move troops or
detainees during the operation? (1.5)
at is the ratio of guards to detainees? Is this ratio the proper mix for you to
prform your mission? If not, what are the shortfalls? Why are their shortfalls? How

FM 3-19.40,
11.Wh 1.3, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1)
1.2,
e pact your mission? (1.1, number of
these shortfalls imp

paragraphs 3-38 thru 3-39. . A brigade without an MP platoon in DS sets up and operates its own
do
. forward CPs The number of MP teams needed to operate a forward CP is based on the
The projected number of captives is based on mission analysis
ctad and METT,TC.
and intelligence estimates conducted by the brigade Intelligence Officer (US Army) (S2). Division
ca tines ex e
forward CPs are mobile; they can be set up, expanded, and relocated quickly as the tactical situation
,requirements for prisoners being transported
warrants. AR 190-47,paragrpah 11-3(4)(a) Guard req
outside an ACS facility, by means of foot, motor vehicle, or aircraft (other than AIREVAC or U.S.
maximum custody
Marshals Service aircraft) are as follows:

(a) Trained correctional, military police or security personnel: Under one guard per
i will be one guard per restrained prisoner and two unarmed guards or one armed guard per unrestrained prisoner. Under medium custody circumstances, there will besoners. Trustee
circumstances, there
five prisoners. In minimum custody circumstances there will be one guard per ten pri

guards will be determined by the
Non-correctional personnel: It is required that at least one g
or senior to prisoners in a pretrial status. Under maximum custody circumstances, prisoners will have
(b)
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two guards per prisoner. In medium custody
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12.What equipment is the unit experiencing as a shortfall concerning detainee
operations, (i-.e., restraints, uniforms, CIF items, weapons, etc.)? (1.5)
ff, 2 I 47
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they have access to it dseparate
13. Describe the latrine facilities for Detainees' use (do the
and night and does it conformto the rules of hygiene and do females have they
facilities). How are theY cleaned and how often and by whom? Where do
bathe and conduct-other personal hygiene (this will depend how long it takes to

para 3-41(1) paraphrased...EPWs
AR 1g0-8
evacuate Detainees to CO/BN? (1.1, 1.2, 1.8)

will have daylnight access to latrines that are clean. Females will have separate latrines. AR 190-8
para 6-6.g.(4) paraphrased...All Cl will have access to day/night latrines that are sanitary.

(1.1,
(Bottled water or Lister bag)?
e fresh water paragraph 3-4 f (3) Sufficient drinking water will be supplies to EPWIRP.
ow do the Detainees receiv
14. H
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1.2, 1.8) AR 190-8,
k,/
vt ah
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(Psychiatrist,
et stress counseling
FM 3-19.40, paragraph 2-48: Personnel
15. Do you know of the procedures tog )
(1.1, 1.2, 1.6, 2.1, 4.1
l)?
assigned or attached to IIR facilities are trained on the care and control of housed personnel. They
Chaplain, Medica
are fully cognizant of the provisions of the Geneva and UN Conventions and applicable regulations as
they apply to the treatment of housed personnel. A formal training program should include stressmanagement techniques. FM 8-51, Appendix 0, D-2 f (3): Combat stress control units should provide routine mental health consultation to EPW confinement facilities. This should include: stress control
advice to the command regarding the stressors of US Army MP personnel and any allied or coalition personnel working at the confinement facility; individual evaluation and intervention for guards or
Paragraph 1-5, (4) The inhumane treatment of EPW, Cl, RP is

190-8,
prohibited and is not justified by the stress of combat or with deep provocation. Inhumane treatment
prisoners when indicated. AR 1629
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is a serious and punishable violation under international law and the Uniform Code of Military Justice _
(UCMJ).
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16.Are you aware of your requirement to report abuse or suspected abuse of
AR 190-40 para 2-1, Military and civilian personnel assigned to or s, such as the
accornpanying a DoD Component know that they shall report reportable incidents through their chain
detainees? (1.1, 1.2, 4.1)
190-40, Appendix Category 1
of command and that such reports also may also be made through other channel B, b. War crimes,
military police, a judge advocate, or an Inspector General.) AR
eportable Serious Incidents, B-1. Actual or alleged incidents involving the following: including mistreatment of enemy prisoners of war, violations of the Geneva Conventions, andRatrocities. B-2. Any other incident the commander determines to be of immediate concern to HCIDA
based on the nature, gravity, potential for adverse publicity, or potential consequences of the incident
e outside
abus
(AR 190-40, Appendi Batry 1
comm you feel you can freely report an incident of alleged Detainee x , C b. War crimes,
Command channels (IG, CID) (1.1, 1.2;1.6, 4.1)
Reportable Serious Incidents, 13-1. Actual or alleged incidents involving the following:
including mistreatment of enemy prisoners of war, violations of the Geneva Conventions, and t atrocities. B-2. Any other incident the commander determines to be of immediate Concern to HQDA based on the nature, gravity, potential for adverse publicity, or potential consequences of the inciden
190-40, Appendix C. Category 2, Reportable Serious Incidents, C-1. Actual or alleged incidentsArmy confinement or
d
or custody, isturbances which require theIncidents involving prisoners or detainees of
t
g.
avity,involving the following:
correctional facilities to include escape from confinemen
use of force, wounding or serious injury to a prisoner, and all prisoner deaths. C-2. Any other
incident that the commander determines to be of concern to HCIDA based on the nature, gr
potential for adverse publicity, or potential consequences of the incident. AR 190-8, 5-1. General

) No form of physical torture or moral coercion will
these
protection policy—civilian internee, a. Treatment. (1
be exercised against the Cl. This provision does not constitute a prohibition against the use of
minimum force necessary to effect compliance with measures authorized or directed by he
regulations. (2) In all circumstances, the Cl will be treated with respect for their person, their honor,
their family rights, their religious convictions and practices, and their manners and customs. At all

ll be humanely treated and protected against all acts of violence or threats and bed
public curiosity. In all official cases they will be entitled to a fair and regular trial as prescribed by
times the Cl wi

this regulatio. (3) The CI will be especially protected against all acts of violence, insults, public
kind, sexual attack such as rape, forced prostitution, or any
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form of indecent assault. (4) The Cl will be treated with the same consideration and without adverse .
curiosity, bodily injury,. reprisals of any
distinction based on race, religion, political opinion, sex, or age. AR 190-8, para 6-9, e. Any act or allegation of inhumane treatment or other violations of this regulation will be reported to HQDA (DAMO-ODL), WASH-DC 20310-0400 as a Serious Incident Report. Reporting instructions in AR
190-40 will be used.)
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(IG, CID, Next
18.What procedures do you have to report suspected detainee abuse
(AR 190-40, Appendix B. Category 1 Reportable
War crimes, including
b.
(1.1, 1.2, 1.6, 4.1)
Level Commander) or alleged incidents involving the following:Actual n
rnent of enemy prisoners of war, violations of the Geneva Conventions, and atrocities. B-2.
Serious Incidents, B-1_
An other incident the commander determines to be of immediate concern to HQDA based o the

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nature, gravity, potential for adverse publicity, or potential consequences of the incident. AR 190-40,

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Category 2, Reportable Serious Incidents, C-1. Actual or alleged incidents involving the Incidents involving prisoners or detainees of Army confinement or correctional facilities toAppendix C ;
include escape from confinement or custody, disturbances which require the use of force, wounding
following: g.
or serious injury to a prisoner, and all prisoner deaths. C-2. Any other incident that the commander
.determines to be of concern to HQDA based on the nature, gravity, potential far adverse publicity, or

Cl. This
potential consequences of the incident. AR 190-8, 5-1. General protection policyan internee,
• a. Treatment (1) No form of physical torture or moral coercion will be exercised against the
provision does not constitute a prohibition against the use of minimum force necessary to effect
compliance with measures authorized or directed by these regulations. (2) In all circumstaces, the

will be treated with respect for their person, their honor, their family rights, their religious
convictions and practices, and their manners and customs. At all times the CI will be humanely

CI
treated and protected against all acts of violence or threats and insults and public curiosity. In all official cases they will be entitled to a fair and regular trial as prescribed by this regulation. (3) The Cl will be especially protected against all acts of violence, insults, public curiosity, bodily injury, reprisals
such as rape, forced prostitution, or any form of indecent assault. (4) The
religio
of any kind, sexual attack
Cl will be treated with the same consideration and without adverse distinction based on race, olitical opinion, sex, or age. AR 190-8, para 6-9, e. Any act or allegation of inhumane treatment orn,
other violations of this regulation will be reported to HQDA (DAMO-ODL), WASH DC 20310-0400 as
p
a Serious Incident Report. Reporting ins ructions in AR 190-40 will be used.)
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in place for detainees to report alleged abuse? (1.1, 1.2,
security internment cases. (1)19.What procedures are the right to appeal
AR 190-8, pare 5-1, g. Appeals and periodic review of the least possible delay by a
reasons will be accorded
security
1.6, 4.1) for imperative
The CI who are interned Such appeals will be decided withAppeals.
the order directing their internment.
board of officers. Appeals will be decided only on the grounds of the existence or nonexistence of imperative security reasons requiring the internment of the protected person. 6-4. Internee
At each camp and branch camp, CI will be elected by secret written ballot to
the Internee Committee. This committee is empowered to represent the camp to the protecting
Committee a. Election.
powers, International Committee of the Red Cross, or other authorized relief or aid organizations and
(3) (c) The presentation and transmittal of petitions and
erformed. 6-9.
Duties.
complaints to the appropriate authorities in proportion to the kind of labor persons may make
Complaints and requests to camp commanders and protecting power, a. P int or request,

U.S. military authorities. e.
commander, who will try to resolve the complaints and answer
complaints or requests to the camp
the requests. If the Cl are not satisfied with the way the commander handles a compla
they may submit it in writing, through channels, to HQDA, ODCSOPS (DAMO - ODL) NPWIC, WASH

Persons exercising the right to complain to the protecting power about their and camp may do so—(1) By mail. (2) In person to the visiting representatives of the
b.
DC 20310-0400.
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protecting power. (3) Through their Internee Committee. c. Written complaints to the protecting
treatment
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ODL) NPWIC, WASH DC 20310-0400. A power will be forwarded promptly through HQDA
separate letter with the comments of the camp commander will be included. Military endorsements
d. If a protecting power communicates with a Cl camp will not be placed on any Cl communications.
commander about any matter requiring an answer, the communication and commander's reply will be
forwarded to HIDA (DAMO-ODL) NPWIC, WASH DC 20310-0400, for proper action. e. Any act or
allegation of inhumane treatment or other violations of this regulation will be reported to HODA
(DAMO-OD), WASH DC 20310-0400 as a Serious Incident Report. Reporting instructions in AR
190-40 will be used.
20. What do you perceive as the mission of your unit? Describe the importance of

(Insight to the Soldier's understanding and attitude concerning
your role in that mission.
AR 600-20 Command Policy 2,-1. Chain of Command a. The chain ofunit mission and their role) of accomplishing the command assists commanders at all levels to achieve their primary function units assigned mission while caring for personnel and property in their charge. A simple and direct
ffacilitates the transmittal of orders from the highest to the lowest levels in a
minimu command facilit b. Commanders delegate sufficient
chain o
m of time and with the least chance of misinterpretation. authority to soldiers in the chain of command to accomplish their assigned duties, and commanders
may hold these soldiers responsible for their actions.
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Theater.
b
living conditions sincebeing in
21. Describe your working environment and FM

(1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7) (Identify physical and psychological impact on Soldier's attitude).
10-1, Ch. 7, para. 3, "Tactical Vision. A primary QMC focus at the tactical level will continue to be on
have two cooks and a small, state-of-the-art
sustainment of the soldier. Each company-sized unit will , field kitchen. This provides a limited capability to prepare or heat meals and supplements. An improved containerized capability for proviing responsive laundry and shower suport well forward
d
tline soldiers require brief respites from the rigorson the battlefield must be developed. Fron
associated with combat. A facility complex (Force Provider) will be available in which they can
shower, clean their clothes, eat hot meals, and rest in an environmentally controlled shelter.
or
22. Describe the unit command climate and Soldier morale. Has it changed

he chain of
(Identifies Soldier's perception of tevolved since you have been in Theater? orted? Do Soldiers feel the command and Soldier attitude. Does the Soldier feel supp
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leadership
? Command cares? Are they getting clear guidance)
Command, b. Elements of command. c. The commander is responsible for establishing l climate of the unit and developing disciplined and cohesive units. This sets the parameters within
o
ethic promote
which command will be exercised and, therefore, sets the tone for social and duty relationships within
soldie to the professional Army
and the Nation, they earnCommanders and other leaders committed
rs, the Army,
(1)
the command.
a positive environment. If leaders show loyalty to their
the loyalty of their soldiers. If leaders consider their soldiers' needs and care for their well-being, and
if they demonstrate genuine concern, these leaders build a positive command climate. (2) Duty is
obedient and disciplined performance. Soldiers with a sense of duty accomplish tasks given them,

their superiors. Soldiers,
from
seize opportunities for self-improvement, and accept responsibility
leader and led alike, work together to accomplish the mission rather than feed their self-interest...
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23. Please provide by show of hands if you aware of any incidences of detainee or

(Those that raise their hands, need to be noted and interviewed
1-5. General protectionArmed
other abuse in your unit? in the custody of the U.S.
individually afterwards using the ABUSE QUESTIONAIRE) AR 190-8,

EPW, CI and RP
o, relative to the treatment of from the
treatment

Forces, is as follws: (1) All persons captured, detained, interned, or otherwise held in U.S. Armed
policy a. U.S. policy sons taken
Forces custody during the course of conflict will be given humanitarian care and
moment they fall into the hands of U.S. forces until final release or repatriation. (2) All per

he protections of the GPW until some other legal
and RP known to have, punishment of EPW, Cl recess of law andinto custody by U.S. forces will be- provided with. h

mined by competent authority. (3) Te
status is determined

or suspected of having, committed serious offenses will be administered IAW due pis prohibited and is not
under legally constituted authority per the GPW, GC, the Uniform Code of Military Justice and the

EPW, CI, RP
b. All
Manual for Courts Martial. (4) The inhumane treatment of
justified by the atress of combat or with deep provocation. Inhumane treatment is a serious and
punishable violation under international law and the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
prisoners will receive humane treatment without regard to race, nationality, religion, political opinion,

cororal punishment,
p
sex, or other criteria. The following acts are prohibited: murder, torture,
mutilation, the taking of hostages, sensory deprivation, collective punishments, execution without trial
by proper authority, and all cruel and degrading treatment c. All persons will be respected as human

f violence to include rape, forced prostitution, assault t against all acts
be protec ed ,
and theft, insults, public curiosity, bodily injury, and reprisals of any kind. They will not be subjected to
beings. TheY willtb,
f experiments. This list is not exclusive. EPW/RP are to be protected from all
threats or acts o violence. d. Photographing, filming, and video tap in of individual EPW, CI and RP

medical or scientific
for other than internal Internment Facility administration or intelligence/counterintelligence purposes is strictly prohibited. No group, wide area or aerial photographs of EPW, Cl and RP or facilities will be taken unless approved by the senior Military Police officer in the Internment Facility commander's chain of command. e. A neutral state or an international humanitarian organization, such as the
ICRC, may be designated by the U.S. Government as a Protecting Power (PP) to monitor whether protected persons are receiving humane treatment as required by the Geneva Conventions. The text of the Geneva Convention, its annexes, and any special agreements, will be posted in each camp in
the language of the EPW, CI and RP.
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