Memo from BG Formica to LTG Ricardo S. Sanchez, requesting an extension until the end of June 2004 for BG Formica's "informal investigation into abuse." Attached letter provides LTG Sanchez's approval for the extension. Also includes a subsequent memo from BG Formica, requesting a further extension through July 2004; attaches LTG Sanchez's approval for an extension until 7 July 2004.
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MEMORANDUM FOR Commander, Multi National Force-Iraq, Camp Victory, Iraq, APO AE 09342-1400
SUBJECT: Informal Investigation under AR 15-6
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On 18 May 2004, you appointed me to conduct an informal investigation into specific alle abort.detainee abuse occurring while detainees were under the control of . Special Forces Group. -133
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Request for Extension: The due date for submission of this investigation report was 15 days from my receipt of your appointment memorandum. That would be 2 June.
I respectfully request an extension of time until 30 June 2004 to submit my report to you. This extension Is necessary to enable me to:
.0 Complete appropriate interviews
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• Review and assess a large amount of records and documents
I am scheduled to be TDY to CONUS 15-24 June. Should it be necessary to personally interview members 6.1111111, this would be an ideal opportunity.
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RICHARD P. FORMICA Brigadier General, US Army FFA HQ, Commander & MNC-I Effects Coordinator
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MEMORANDUM FOR Brigadier General "chard P. ormica
SUBJECT: Informal Investigation under.15-6
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Your request of 4 lune 2004 for an extension for completion of the subject investigation isapproved.
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Your investigation must be completed by 30 June 2004.
RICARDO S. SANCHEZ Lieutenant General, U.S. Army Commanding
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MEMORANDUM FOR Commander, Multi National Force-Iraq, Camp Victory, Iraq, APO AE 09342-1400
SUBJECT: Informal Investigation under AR 15-8
Sir, I received your approval of my request to extend my AR 15-6 investigation until theend of June. I am making great progress. But after I wrote that request three things changed which will further delay the investigation.
Request a further extension through the month of July.
RICHARb P. FO 1CA Brigadier General, US Army FFA HQ, Commander & MNC-1 Effects Coordinator
CF: LTG Thomas Metz. CG. MNC-I
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On 10 Jun 04, LTG Sanchez approved SG Formica's 4 Jun 04 request for an extension of time until 30 Jun 04 to complete his report.
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On 13 Jun04, LTG Sanchez orally approved BO Formica's request for an additional extension, but only until 7 Jul 04.
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He indicated that BG Formica should interview both of the appropriatadle3 during his TDY trip to CONUS and not wait for one of them to return to Iraq.
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• LTG Sanchez also indicated that BG Formica should include a visit to the MI site as within the scope of his investigation.
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