Email includes an attached executive summary that compares disciplinary methods advised under the Geneva Convention versus disciplinary methods advised and employed by the US Military. Under the Geneva Convention, enemy prisoners of war disciplinary sanctions must be related to breaches of camp discipline and can only be imposed by the camp commander. Also, the summary lists the maximum punishments permitted under the 3d Geneva Convention, punishments include confinement for 30 days.
EIMIIMIN Mr, Army G3/AOC (L )/6) -Z-
--z.
From: 111111111COL Army G3/AOC (6)( b )
Sent: ues ay, u e 15, 2004 4:33 PM
To: G PMG/CID
Cc: , AJ PMG (6)(6) -2
Subject: Corrections vs. Detention discipline
Attachments: RFI 4a 6-15-04.doc
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: FOUO
Sir,
Attached is the EXSUM due at 0700 on discipline for your review. Please let me know if you would like any
chan es to be made. Thanks and HOOAH!
k
RF14a 6-15-04.doc
S (34 KB)
VR
(6)((7) z
MP-
Branch Chief, National Detainee Reporting Center
r•vost Marshal General
(L)(0 -2-
hoda-aoc.armv.pentaoon.mil mailtoallkhoda-aoc.armv.pentaoon.mil»
"Development of a culture of innovation will not be advanced by panels, studies or this paper. Cultural change begins with behavior and the leaders who shape it." Gen Peter J. Schoomaker, Chief of Staff, Army
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: FOUO
01621
1 OPMG Document
DOD-048382
FOUO
EXEMPT FROM MANDATORY DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FOIA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
(U)
ECC Tasking, DTG 150800JUNE2004
(U)
Task # 4a. Compare Disciplinary Methods between Geneva Convention and US
Military Confinement
(U)
Answer #4a:
1.
Army Regulation 190-47 The Army Corrections System, 12-1. Administrative
control and operation states that, "...ACS facility commanders are authorized to restrict
the movement and actions of prisoners and to take other action, as required, to maintain
control; to protect the safety and welfare of prisoners and other personnel; and to assure
the order! operation and administration of the A
2.
b
c.
d.
f
9-
3. The 3d Geneva Convention, with the exception of Common Article III, applies to international armed conflict. Disciplinary sanctions allowed against EPWs must relate to breaches of camp discipline and can only be imposed by the Camp Commander. Only four types of punishments are authorized. The maximum punishments are:
a.
Fine: Y2 pay up to 30 days
b.
Withdrawal of privileges, not rights.
c.
2 hours of fatigue duty per day for 30 days
d.
Confinement for 30 days .
1111,2--z
Mr. /DAPM-MPO-C1 alliallgrahqda-aoc.army.penta Approved By: 66)e(0)-v
Take-Away/Discussion Points
•
Sanctions allowed between Prisoners and EPW are regulated and applied
similarly.
•
In both instances, they are related to the offense committed and imposed by
command authority.
•
The disposition and/or classification of the prisoner can impact on available
sanctions.
FOUO 016222
EXEMPT FROM MANDATORY DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FOIA
OPMG Document
DOD-048383