Interview of a First Sergeant with the 372nd Military Police Company assigned to Abu Ghraib prison. He stated that he did not recall the use of dogs except for searching the cells after the shooting. Recalled seeing blood on the wall when a general was pulled out of a cell.
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2. DATE (YYYYMI.43. TIME
1. LOCATION
2004/05104
CAMP VICTORY, BAGHDAD. IRAQ S41
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. LAST NAM FIRST NAME, MIDDLE NAME
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. 2oORGANIZATION OR ADDRESS
37 Ns
POLICE COMPANY, CUMBERLAND, MD (DEPLOYED TO IRAQ)
9. WANT TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT UNDER OATH:
I arrived at Abu Ghrdib on 1 October 2003. I was and still ant the first sergeant for 372th MP Company. I didn't really interact or had discussions with the Military Intelligence Leadership in regards to the prison, detainees or rules and regulations concerning detainees. My interaction was with my higher headquarters, 320th MP Battalion. I would interact with them to learn more about our mission since this was a new mission for us. My company had the Hard Site security, Camp Vigilant security, escorting of detainees. My company was divided into three groups. The 320th MP Bn gave us mostly rules on rtmning the prism They showed us how to extract personnel I'IMy focus was on life support. There was a chain of command for operations
was the officer in charge of operations in the Hard Site. He was the one whoand I did not fall within that chain.
was aware of any MImanaged it and interacted with them. He departed on 19 December 03. I never saw or went
detainees except for one incident when a general were pulled out of their cell. There was blood on the wall. I to find out why there wasIthe wall. He was told that the general was giving them a hard time when he was suppose to go
the has statements of this incident. The only time I am aware of dogs being used was rightand they pushed him in.Ied hardsite shakedowns. The dogs were used to conduct searches. I never saw or had any knowledge
after the shooting or sched O
of any photos with MI personnel and detainee. It was not authorized to take photos of detainees. It was common knowledge and it was not acceptable. I have never known MI pe . tel NdPs to "soften up or give "the treatment" to detainees. COI, PAPPAS was in charge of all the MI forces, buIwas more visible. He attended the Battalion Staff morning
meetings He mostly talked ahout what resources could help the overall FOB, MWR, Phones, interni. We didn't have enough personnel, resources, or training information to conduct all the tasks we had responsibility for. Our soldiers worked 12 hour stiffs under some extreme and difficult conditions.
Q. Do you have anything else to add to this statement?
A. No.
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