This is a memo of admonishment for Gen. Karpinski's service record file. It pertains to her leadership and command of the Military Police activities and abuse at Abu Ghraib prison.
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HEADQUARTERS
COMBINED JOINT TASK FORCE SEVEN
BAGHDAD, IRAQ
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MEM( )1:ANDlIM FOR BG JANIS KARPINSKI. 800 1b Military Police Brigade. Camp Victory, • Iraq
:1 13t1.t I Memorandurr. of Admonishment
I I le Won' lAlilitar), Police Brigade continues to perform in a manner that does not meet the
:tandards :et by the Army or by CJTF-7. In the past 6 months, incidents have occurred that reflect a lack of clear standards. proficiency and leadership within the Brigade. As the commander. I hold you ultimately responsible for these deficiencies.
[he ;-epot ted detainee abuse incident at the Baghdad Correctional Facility (Abu Ghraib) is the most recent example of what I am increasingly concluding is a poor leadership climate that permeates th.f Brigade. As an immediate step. as the senior commander in Iraq, I am directing the suspension of the platoon leader. company commander and battalion commander of the units tmtn\ed in the incident at Baghdad Correctional Facility. You will assess their fitness to occupy i,:adersnir, positions and report the results of your assessment to Major General Wojdakowski no i:uri Than =.1 January 200-1.
I.you to take charge of the Brigade and take the corrective actions necessary to set and enforce standards. To that end. I have requested that .Commander, U.S. Central •oniniand. provide a team of experts to conduct focused training on confinement operations, with ipeciln. emphasis on the requirement to treat all persons under Coalition Forces' control ith ditlit ¦ and respect.
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R[C ARDO S. SANCHEZ Lieutenant General. USA Commanding
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