Taguba Report Annex 100: Army Memo re: Handling and Accountability of Detainees

GIF Detainee Ops 15-6 Accountability of Detainees Recommendations IAW AR 190.8 hi.POlieliAbijiiiffrintokiAtatigRiistiftWrifaMeltaitiglitift0 01414)Mil Chapter 3-3 EPW Facility Management I -lf• tmited States may subject EPW/RP to internment and may have contingency plans to confine and eip:Iose EPW in camps located both in and outside CONUS. Medical personnel and chaplains chissilted as RP, while retained by the Detaining Power with a view to assisting prisoners of war, shall not ne considered prisoners of war. The EPW facility commander will provide command, control, accountability, administrative, and logistical support for the operation of all EPW/CI facilities. ( 22) Establish and maintain complete and accurate accountability information regarding me location. physical and legal status, training, and employment of all individuals in the custody of, or assigned to, the EPW facility. Information will be posted to the individual's personal, medical, and financial rec3rds, and will be provided to the supporting PWIC and next higher headquarters, as required. IAW 19-95BOSIIMIthers MinttiOnOWS111100:41M0i1161002 Task # 191-376-4100 Perform Enemy Prisoner of War/Civilian internee (EPW/CI) Security and Control Activities at an EPW/CI Camp Performance Steps 2 Observe s.-surity precautions AccoAnt for captives by number when conducting roll call formations on both an announced and an unannounced basis. Do this— At least twice each day (morning and evening). (2) immediately following a mass disturbance, the discovery of a tunnel, or the detection of a hole or break in the perimeter fence. 4,4NE)c (00 Perform random head counts frequently while on work details and when en route to another facility . JAW FM 3-1.9AO,StiNtaryP.blIcAltitifitifietiORhetli•MilibWdtifft 4-2 Enemy Prisoners of War 4-7 The prepai c 'ion and dispatch of DA Forms 2674-R are governed by AR 190-8, and they are prepared at eacti internment facility. Brigade or internment facility commanders may require feeder reports from various compounds to facilitate the preparation of internee strength reports. Processing Actions at the EPW Processing Area Receiving Lines 8 Records Review MP Review Jrucessed records for completeness and accuracy. Escort Cls Oac:k to processing stations to correct errors if necessary. Allow Cls in prepare DA Form 2678-R. If Cls are unable to write their own cards, have someone authorized ey tile. commander to do it for them. Prepare and maintain an accountability roster of all internees. Chapter 4-104 To detect escape attempts, conduct- Roll Calls and head counts on a regular and unannounced basses. Roll call twice daily, preferably early morning and late evening. Head counts immediately after witnessing a mass disturbance, discovering an open tunnel, or detecting a hole or break in a fence. Head counts frequently while on work details and when an route to another facility. JAW AR 190.4T-Thatilkany,COitiOblicAYsteittallPOIMMIN Chapter 11-3. Control procedures a Strength ,,ertication. i1)1 h • • acil ty commander or a designated representative will conduct physical counts of DrIsoners each ( ay as specified below. Physical counts, at a minimum, will include— (a) Roll call, or a similarly accurate accounting method at the morning, noon, and evening formations. (b) Head count immediately on the return of all prisoners from work details. (c) Bed check between taps and midnight, and again between midnight and reveille. (2) The installation officer of the day, correctional facility staff duty officer, or military police duty officer will conduct a bed check between midnight and reveille, and at such other times as the installation or facility commander may direct. The reports made by the officer of the day or the military police duty officer to the Installation and facility commanders will Include the report of verification of the prisoner strength. Recommended COA4orstaridikdizetion ,of-DitbfiaNMSWOMWS‘ ..• NOTE: During all counts (Scheduled and Unscheduled) ALL detainee movement must ceased until the Tactical Operations Center (TOC)/Control Center (CC) verifies that all detainees are accounted for, this means that the detainees that are being escorted outside of the compound or domicile must remain at the respective appointment or processing locations until the TOC/CC announces that the count is clear. This includes but not limited to detainees that are at appointments with MI, hospital or at in/outprocessing etc... NOTE: All staff escorting detainees outside of a compound/domicile must maintain 100% accountability of all detainees in their area while a count is in progress and they must notify the TOC/CC of the exact number of detainees they are escorting along with their ISN no matter where they are escorting the detainees as well as the exact location so that the TOC/CC can accurately account for all detainees that are excused from the compounds or cell block/domiciles. inte•nment Facility (I/F) commander must ensure that a master detainee strength record/ISN of detainees is developed and maintained at the TOC/CC of the I/F. I h T•;ICC must ensure that current detainee strength records/ISN manifests are updated cKni;ditiously. printed and delivered to all camp compounds or domiciles with an accurate count ri.?iainees assigned to that camp compound or cell block/domicile during midnight shift daily. The current detainee strength record/ISN manifest must also identify any scheduled •. ietainee movementsI(compound/domicile changes, releases etc...) or appointments hat may occur during the next day to assist the day and swing shift staff prepare for the • xpected appointments. The staff at the respective compound or cell block/domicile must actively track the novement of detainees using the detainee strength record/ISN manifest. The senior 'CO at each compound or cell block/domicile must continuously update the detainee strength record/ISN manifest as changes occur within their respective :ompounds/domiciles. As changes are made they must consistently coordinate and ipclate all movements with the TOC/CC in order to facilitate 100% accountability. Ali 1 f)ini . .ound/clomicile staff must ensure that when conducting scheduled or unscheduled ISN Rod Call counts that they ensure that all detainees that are present have their wrist bracelets •11:11 the ISN on the bracelet matches the updated detainee strength record/ISN manifest iisint: Ole following procedures. Furthermore, all staff must follow the following procedures for con(1.1clinq head counts, or bed checks: Me senior NCO for each compound/domicile must have the updated detainee strength ecord/ISN manifest with them to be used during a scheduled or unscheduled count. NOTE: Prior to beginning a count the senior NCO for each compound or cell block/domicile must make a note on the detainee strength record/ISN manifest that identifies all detainees that are out of the compourd or cell block/domicile that are excused from the count to include the location in which the detainees are, this includes but not limited to detainees that are at scheduled appointments with MI, hospital or at in/outprocessing ect... 1 . be senior compound or cellblock/dornicile NCO will direct all detainees to prepare for • mint. For detainees that are assigned to a compound; a. Direct the detainees to form a single line or column adjacent to the holding area adjacent to the compound entrance and prepare to be counted as they enter the holding area. b For an ISN/Roll Call count (scheduled; Breakfast Meal and 2000hrs daily) (Unscheduled as directed by the, SOG, OIC or IIF commander) ­the staff will verify each detainee's ISN on their bracelet against the detainee strength record/ISN manifest and make a check mark next to each detainees name as they enter the holding area. c. If a discrepancy is identified ie: (missing detainee), immediately notify the SOG/compound NCOIC of the discrepancy, on order conduct an additional ISN/Roll Call count. (All counts must be logged into the compound journal). Upon completion of any count notify the TOC/CC of the results ie: (Compound 3, 455 assigned 455 present) which will be annotated in the TOC/CC Journal/blotter as applicable. IAW local SOP this may be conducted via radio, phone or messenger. Note: Do NOT use names over a radio for OPSEC. NOTE: If any detainees are not present upon completion of any count, notify the TOCICC of the results identifying each missing detainee by ISN and if known the location of the detainees that were excused from the count this includes but not limited to detainees that are at scheduled appointments with MI, hospital or at in/outprocessing ect... d For a Headcount (scheduled at Lunch and Dinner meals) (Unscheduled; after detainees return from outside the compound such as visitation or work detail, after escapes, disturbances, or as directed by the, SOG, OIC or I/F commander) -the staff will physically count each detainee as they enter the holding area and compare it to the tetel amount identified on the detainee strength record/ISN manifest. e.If a discrepancy is identified ie: (missing detainee), immediately notify the SOG/compound NCOIC of the discrepancy, on order conduct an ISN/Roll Call count. (All counts must be logged into the compound journal). Upon completion of any count notify the TOCICC of the results ie: (Compound 3, 455 assigned 455 present) which will be annotated in the TOC/CC journallblotter as applicable. IAW local SOP this may be conducted via radio, phone or messenger. Note: Do NOT use names over a radio for OPSEC. NOTE: It any detainees are not present upon completion of any count, notify the TOCICC of the results identifying each missing detainee by ISN and if known the location of the detainees that were excused from the count this includes but not limited to detainees that are at scheduled appointments with MI, hospital or at in/outprocessing ect... Bed Checks - (Unscheduled head count) At a minimum the compound staff must conduct a bed check (headcount) once between lights out and midnight and once between midnight and wake up call. g The bed check will be directed by the TOC/CC and will be unannounced to the detainees. This is conducted silently and as unobtrusive as possible by the compound staff. h. The compound staff will walk through the tents using a flashlight to see each detainee verifying that all detainees are present. Furthermore, staff must not attempt to wake or agitate the detainees by shining the light in detainees' eyes. However staff must see either skin or movement to verify 100% accountability. The staff will physically count each detainee as they walk through each tent and compare the count to the total amount identified on the detainee strength record/ISN manifest. This will be logged as an unannounced headcount in the compound journal. If a discrepancy is identified ie: (missing detainee), immediately notify the SOG/compound NCOIC of the discrepancy, on order conduct an ISN/Roll Call count using the above ISN/Roll Call count procedures. Upon completion of any count notify the TOC/CC of the results ie: (Compound 3, 455 assigned 455 present) which will be annotated in the TOC/CC journal/blotter as applicable. IAW local SOP this may be conducted via radio, phone or messenger. Note: Do NOT use names over a radio for OPSEC. j.Upon being notified by the TOC/CC that the I/F count is cleared staff may resume normal detainee operations. For detainees that are assigned to a Hard Site (Prison or jail) Cell Block/Domicile; NOTE: Prior to oeginning a count the senior NCO for each cell block/domicile must make a note on the detainee strength record/ISN manifest that identifies all detainees that are out of the cell blockIdomicile that are excused from the count to include the location in which the detainees are, this includes but not limited to detainees that are at scheduled appointments with MI, hospital or at in/outproces3ing ect... a. The senior NCO will direct all detainees to prepare for count by standing at the front of their cells to be counted for an ISN/Roll Call count. (scheduled; Breakfast Meal and 2000hrs daily) (Unscheduled as directed by the, SOG, OIC or I/F commander). b. The domicile staff will carry the detainee strength record/ISN manifest and physically walk by each cell to compare each detainee's bracelet against the strength record/ISN manifest as they verify each detainee is present then make a check mark next to each detainees name if they are present. c.If a discrepancy is identified.(missing detainee), immediately notify the SOG/domicile NCOIC of the discrepancy, on order conduct an additional ISN/Roll Call count (All counts must be logged into the cell block/domicile journal). Upon completion of any count notify the TOC/CC of the results ie: (Cell block 1A, 23 assigned 23 present) and will be annotated in the TOC/CC journal or blotter as applicable. IAW local SOP this may be conducted via radio, phone or messenger. Note: Do NOT use names over a radio for OPSEC. NOTE: If any aetainees are not present upon completion of any count, notify the TOC/CC of the results identifying each missing detainee by ISN and if known the location of the detainees that were excused from the count this includes but not limited to detainees that are at scheduled appointments with MI, hospital or at in/outprocessing ect... For a Headcount (scheduled at Lunch and Dinner meals) (Unscheduled; after detainees return from outside the compound such as visitation or work detail, after escapes, disturbances, or as directed by the, SOG, OIC or IIF commander) -the staff will physically walk by each cell and count each detainee that is present in their cell and compare it to the total amount identified on the detainee strength record/ISN manifest. e. If a discrepancy is identified ie: (missing detainee), immediately notify the SOG/domicile NCOIC of the discrepancy, on order conduct an ISN/Roll Call count. (All counts must be logged into the cell block/domicile journal). Upon completion of any count notify the TOC/CC of the results ie: (Cell block 1 A, 23 assigned 23 present) and will be annotated in the TOCICC journal or blotter as applicable. lAW local SOP this may be conducted via radio, phone or messenger. Note: Do NOT use names over a radio for OPSEC. NOTE: If any detainees are not present upon completion of any count, notify the TOCICC of the results identifying each missing detainee by ISN and if known the location of the detainees that were excused from the count this includes but not limited to detainees that are at scheduled appointments with MI. hospital or at in/outprocessing ect... f Bed Checks - (Unscheduled head count) At a minimum the cell block/domicile staff must conduct a bed check (headcount) once between lights out and midnight and once between midnight and wake up call. g. The bed check will be directed by the TOC/CC and will be unannounced to the detainees. This is conducted silently and as unobtrusive as possible by the cell block/domicile staff. h. The cell block/domicile staff will physically walk by each cell using a flashlight to see inside each cell verifying that all detainees are present. Furthermore, staff must not attempt to wake or agitate the detainees by shining the light in detainees' eyes. However staff must see either skin or movement to verify 100% accountability. The staff will physically count each detainee as they walk by each cell and compare the count to the total amount identified on the detainee strength record/ISN manifest. This will be logged as an unannounced headcount in the cell block/domicile journal. If a discrepancy is identified ie: (missing detainee), immediately notify the SOG/domicile NCOIC of the discrepancy, on order conduct an ISN/Roll Call count. (All counts must be logged into the domicile journal). Upon completion of any count notify the TOC/CC of the results ie: (Cell block 1A, 23 assigned 23 present) and will be annotated in the TOC/CC journal or blotter as applicable. IAW local SOP this may be conducted via radio7phone or messenger. Note: Do NOT use names over a radio for OPSEC. Upon being notified by the TOC/CC that the I/F count is cleared staff may resume normal detainee operations. NOTE: At a minimum the SOG and I/F OIC must conduct a bed check once between lights out and midnight and once between midnight and wake up call. The compound or cell block/domicile staff must accompany the SOG/OIC with a flashlight and staff must see either skin or movement of each detainee. The results of these bed checks will be annotated In the compound or cell block/domicile journal. As directed by the SOG or OIC notify the TOC/CC of the results le: (Cell block 1A. 23 assigned 23 present) or (Compound 3, 455 assigned 455 present) and will be annotated in the TOC/CC journal or blotter as applicable.