Taguba Report Annex 5: Report of AR 15-6 Investigation Findings into the Riot and Shooting of Five (5) Civilian Internees at Camp Cropper, Iraq June 9, 2003

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This is the report from the investigating Officer in to a riot and the shootings, non-lethal, of five (5) detainees at Camp Cropper, Iraq on June 9, 2003. On June 9, 2003 a Specialist entered the detainee portion of Camp Cropper to retrieve a water jug, while there he was assaulted by several detainees. Military Police (MP) entered the compound and removed the agitator. It was then that several detainees from C compound began throwing rocks and bottles, and began chanting; The detainees in B compound began to charge the gate; At this point, detainees from almost all of the compounds in the CHA were throwing rocks and bottles and detainees from B, C & D compounds had come outside of their compounds into the main compound. The investigating Officer came to the following conclusions: External security post should be built for better line of sight and a clear presence of force and non-lethal equipment should be distributed to the current MP Company tasked with detainee operations mission.

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REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS BY INVESTIGATING OFFICER/BOARD OF OFFICERS
For use of this form, see AR 16-6; the proponent agency is OTJAG.
IF MORE SPACE IS REQUIRED IN FLUNG OUT ANY PORTION OF DX FORM, ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS

SECTION I - APPOINTMENT
COLXIMICommander, 18th MP BDE, Baghdad, Iraq, APO AE 09302
Appointed by
(Appointing authority)
on 12 lune 2003 (Attach inclosure 1: Letter of appointment or summary of oral appointment data.) (See para 3-15, AR 15-6.) (Date)
SECTION II -SESSIONS
The (investigation) (board) commenced at Camp Cropper, Baghdad, Iraq at 1500 (Place) (Tune)
on 9 lune 2003 J(if a formal board met for more than one session, check here0. Indicate in an Enclosure the time each session began and ended, the place. (A.PLAS present and absent, and explanation of absences, if any.) The following persons (members, respondents, counsel) were present: (After each name, indicate capacity. e.g.. President, Recorder, Member, Legal Advisor.)
The following persons (members, respondents, counsel) were absent: (Include brief explanation of each absence.) (See pares 5-2 and 5-8a, AR 15-6.)
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The (investigating officer) (board) finished gathering/bearing evidence at on
(Time) (Date)

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and completed findings and recommendations at
(runt)J (Date)
SECTION III - CHECKLIST FOR PROCEEDINGS
A. COMPLETE IN ALL CASES YES INOVT NAN
Inclosures (pare 3-15, AR 15-6)
Are the following inclosed and numbered consecutively with Roman numerals: (Attached in order listed)

a. The letter of appointment or a summary of oral appointment data?
b. Copy of notice to respondent, if any? (See item 9, below)
c.
Other correspondence with respondent or counsel, if any?

d.
All other written communications to or from the appointing authority?

X
e. Privacy Act Statements (Certificate, if statement provided orally)?
X
I Explanation by the investigating officer or board of any unusual delays, difficulties, irregularities, or other problems

X
\ encountered (e.g., absence of material witnesses)?
g. Information as to sessions of a formal board not included on page 1 of this report?
h. Any other significant papers (other than evidence) relating to aciministrative aspects of the investigation or board?
1 FOOTNOTES': 21 &plain all nertire answers on an attached skeet. ...._.J2, Use ..,,.. NIA coltztn commutes a positive representation Oyu the circanutances described lit the quesikat did not occur in skis invertigation
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2 I Exhibits (pare 3-16, AR 15.6) ' NO if NAZ I Ate all items offered (whether or not received) or considered as evidence individually numbered or lettered as ,exhibits and attached to this report?
X
1
Is an index of all exhibits offered to or considered by investigating officer or board attached before the fire exhibit? X
Has the testimony/statement of each witness been recorded verbatim or been reduced to written form and attached asc.
X
an exhibit?
d. Are copies, descriptions, or depictions (if substituted for real or documentary evidence) properly authenticated and is
X
the location of the original evidence indicated?
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e. Are descriptions or diagrams included of locations visited by the investigating officer or board (para 3-6b, AR 15-6)? X
fJIs each written stipulation attached as an exhibit and is each oral stipulation either reduced to writing and made an X
exhibit or recorded in a verbatim record?
g. If official notice of any matter was taken over the objection of a respondent or counsel, is a statement of the matter
of which official notice was taken attached as an exhibit (pare 3-16d, AR 15-6)?

3 Was a quorum present when the board voted on findings and recommendations (pares 4-1 and 5-2b, AR 15-6)? X
B. COMPLETE ONLY FOR FORMAL BOARD PROCEEDINGS (Chapter 5, AR 15-6)
4 At the initial session, did the recorder read, or determine that all participants had read, the letter of appointment (pans 5-3b, AR 15-6)?

....J, 5 Was a quorum present at every session of the board (para 5-2b, AR 15-6)? 6 Was each absence of any member properly excused (para 5-2a, AR 15-6)? 7 Were members, witnesses reporter, and interpreter sworn, if required (para 3-i, Ai? 15-6)? 8 If any members who voted on findings or recommendations were not present when the board received some evidence, does the inclosure describe how they familiarized themselves with that evidence (pare 5-2d, AR 15-6)?
C. COMPLETE ONLY IF RESPONDENT WAS DESIGNATED (Section II, Chapter 5, AR 15 -6)
9 • Notice to respondents (para 5.5, AR 15-6):

a.
Is the method and date of delivery to the respondent indicated on each letter of notification?

b.
Was the date of delivery at least five working days prior to the first session of the board?

c..Does each letter of notification indicate– J
_.
.
(1)
the date, hour, and place of the first session of the board concerning that respondent?

(2)
the matter to be investigated, including specific allegations against the respondent, if any?

(3)
the respondent's rights with regard to counsel?

(4)
the name and address of each witness expected to be called by the recorder?
•• (5) the respondent's rights to be present, present evidence, and call witnesses?

d.
Was the respondent provided a copy of all unclassified documents in the case file?

e.
If there were relevant classified materials, were the respondent and his counsel given access and an opportunity to examine them?
10 If any respondent was designated after the proceedings began (or orhenvise was absent during pan of the proceedings):

a.
Was he properly notified (pore 5-5, AR 15-6)?

b.
Was record of proceedings and evidence received in his absence made available for examination by him and his counsel nava 5-4c. AR 13-6)?
11 Counsel (pare 5-6. AR 15-6):

a.
Was each respondent represented by counsel?
Name and business address of counsel:

(If counsel is a lawyer, check here . )
b.
Was respondent's counsel present at all open sessions of the board relating to that respondent?

c.
If military counsel was requested but not made available, is a copy (or, if oral, a summary) of the request and the
action taken on it included in the report (pare 5-6b, AR 15-6)1

12 If the respondent challenged the legal advisor or any voting member for lack of impartiality (para 5-7, AR 15-6):
a.
Was the challenge properly denied and by the appropriate officer?

b.
Did each member successfully challenged cease to participate in the proceedings?


13 Was the respondent given an opportunity to (pans 5-8o, AR 15-6):

a.
Be present with his counsel at all open sessions of the board which deal with any matter which concerns that respondent?

b.
Examine and object to the introduction of real and documentary evidence, including written statements?

c.
Object to the testimony of witnesses and cross-examine witnesses other than his own?


d.
Call witnesses and otherwise introduce evidence?

e.
Testify as a witness?
IJMake or have his counsel make a final statement or argument (pare 5-9, AR 15-6)?


14 If requested, did the recorder assist the respondent in obtaining evidence in possession of the Government and in
arranging for the presence of witnesses (para 5-86, AR 154)?

Arc all of the respondent's requests and objections which were denied indicated in the report of proceedings or in an
inclosure or exhibit to it (peso 5-11, AR 15-6)?J

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FOODIO7ES..J1 ElpiOin all negosire answer, on an aneched thee:.
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SECTION IV - FINDINGS (para 3-10, AR 15-6)
Tir 'investigating officer) (board), having carefully considered the evidence, finds: :cited Memorandum.
SECTION V - RECOMMENDATIONS (para 3-11, AR 15-6) In view of the above findings, the (investigating officer) (board) recommends:
See attached Memorandum
••• 3 of 4 pages, DA Form 1574, Ws 83

SECTION VI AUTHENTICAlION (para 3-17, AR 15-6)
THIS REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE. (If any voting member or the recorder fails to sign here or in Section VII indicate the reason in the space where his signature should appear.)
gating er) (President)
(Recorder)
(Member) (Member)
(Member) (Member)
SECTION VII - MINORITY REPORT a 3-13. AR 15-6) To the extent indicated in Inclosure , the undersigned do(es) not concur in the findings and recommendations of the board. (In the Enclosure, identify by number eac.h finding and/or recommendation in which the dissenting manber(s) do(es) not concur. State the reasons for disagreement. Additional/substitute findings and/or recommendations may be included in the inclosure.)
(Member) (Member)
SECTION VIII - ACTION BY APPOINTING AUTHORITY (pans 2-3, AR 15-6)
:findings and recommendations of the tAB3=poinghdgergi (board) are (approved) (disdiraing).(0212ataiovitic l substitutions). (If the appointing authority returns the proceedings to the investigating officer or board for further proceedings or corrective action, attach that correspondence (or a summary, if oral) as a numbered Enclosure-)
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DODD0A-000323
AFZP-HCM -JA 27 June 2003
MEMORANDUM THRU Staff Judge Advocate, 800 th Military Police Brigade, ATTN: LTC SIMMI/IN
MEMORANDUM FOR Commander, 800th Military Police Brigade, BG Paul Hill.
SUBJECT: Legal Review of AR 15-6 Investigation — Riot and Subsequent Shootings of
9 June 2003
1.
On 12 June 2003, CO Commander, 18th Military Police Brigade, appointed 1LT to conduct an informal investigation into the riot and subsequent shootings of five civilian internees at Camp cropper Corps Holding Area on 9 June 2003.

2.
On June 20, 2003, the 115th Military Police Battalion was returned to the 800 th

800' Military Police Brigade Staff Judge Military Police Brigade. LTC Advocate advises that BG Paul Hill, Commander 800th Military Police Brigade, is the appropriate appointing authority. A courtesy copy of the DA 1574 and attachments was furnished to coLOIgagimi, but the original was directed to be turned over to BG Hill and the undersigned was directed by LTC4flawto complete the legal review of the AR 15-6 investigation. The DA 1574 and supporting documentation was timely submitted on 23 JUNE 03 by the 10.
3. Under AR 15-6, paragraph 2-3b, I reviewed the investigation and make the following determinations:
a.
The investigation complies with legal requirements for an AR 15-6 investigation.

b.
There are no procedural errors or irregularities that invalidate the investigation.

c.
Sufficient evidence supports the investigating officer's findings.

d.
The investigating officer's recommendations are consistent with his findings. The
original scope of work did not specifically ask whether or not the ROE was followed,
but it is the advice of the undersigned that ROE was followed. Lethal force was used
in response to a credible threat of death or serious bodily injury against U.S. soldiers
by detainees who had removed tent poles from their compound and were attacking
military police officers at the main compound. There are a number of specific
recommendations that 1LTMOrphas made. Many of these have been put into
practice. Counsel recommends that BG Hill request a written review from LTC

DODDOA-000324

AETV-MP-JA SUBJECT: Legal Review of AR 15-6 Investigation — Riot and Subsequent Shootings of 9 June 2003.
4. I am the POC at DNVT 550-1451 or
A and Judge Advocate, Camp Cropper
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DODDOA-000325

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
115TH MILITARY POLICE BATTALION
APO AE 09335

REPLY TO
ATTENTION
OF

AETV-MPB 21 June 2003
MEMORANDUM FOR COLIIIMMIIIV CDR, 18 th Military Police, Baghdad, Iraq, APO AE 09302.
SUBJECT: AR 15-6 Investigation into the riot and subsequent shooting at Camp Cropper Corps Holding Area on 9 June 03.
1.
On 9 June 2003, a riot occurred at the Camp Cropper Corps Holding Area on the BIAP. During the disturbance, detainees threw objects at camp MP's including rocks, bottles, shoes and attacked guards with tent poles. In response, MP's fired seven shots, and five detainees injured.

2.
The undersigned was appointed by COL Commander of the leh MP BDE to conduct a 15-6 investigation into these events and to answer specific questions regarding the riot and subsequent shootings. Prior to that, the Camp Commander, LTC 1111111111MIP had ordered a Commander's Inquiry and evidence had been gathered in support of that inquiry, some of which is incorporated into this final memorandum. An investigation was conducted and all relevant persons known to the undersigned were interviewed.

3.
Attached to this memorandum are the following:

a.
DA 2823, sworn statement of SPC

b.
DA 2823, sworn statement of SGT

c.
DA 2823, sworn statement of SGM

d.
DA 2823, sworn statement of SSG

e.
DA 2823, sworn statement of SPCSIIMP

f.
DA 2823, sworn statement of SPC

g.
DA 2823, sworn statement of SFC

h.
DA 2823, sworn statement of SGT

i.
DA 2823, sworn statement of SGT maw

j.
DA 2823, sworn statement of SGT 11.101111111.10

.
4. Conclusion
DODDOA-000326

AETV-MPB
SUBJECT: Corps Holding Area Disturbance and Subsequent Shooting of Detainees

b. The focus of the CHA MPs was to control the individuals in the compounds that first started throwing rocks, bottles and various items at the MPs. Before the QRF was deployed, the detainees in several compounds overwhelmed CHA MPs and began to breach the individual compounds. The MPs pulled back to the sally port area to reorganize their forces. Before the withdrawal was complete shots were fired from atop a water truck to protect an MP's life.
c.
5. Summary of Incident
a.
The Camp Cropper CHA is a rectangular fenced area measuring roughly the size of a
football field. At the time of the incident, it is divided up into approximately 14 occupied
compounds, arranged alphabetically. The fourteen occupied compounds ranged in size of
between eight and two hundred detainees and varied in size. The smaller compounds were
segregated areas for juveniles or EPW's or other individuals who needed special segregation.
The larger compounds held detainees accused of common crimes.

b.
On the morning of 9 June 2003, the CHA was manned inside the wire by MP's from the
115th HHC and the 443rd MP CO. Soldiers from the 186 th MP CO had the perimeter and were
stationed outside the wire at points around the compound.

c.
Eight personnel from the 443rd made up the QRF for the day shift. The QRF was located in the warehouse adjacent to the CHA. The person who is responsible for calling the QRF out is the OIC or the NCOIC in the compound. Even though the QRF is stationed outside the compound, they are not "perimeter" security, but "internal" security.

d.
All soldiers inside and outside the wire had come on duty at approximately 0400 and were scheduled to work until 1600, that day.

e.
SFC vas the NCOIC inside the perimeter. There is no OIC or NCOIC outside the perimeter. Any outside NCOIC did not regularly interface with the NCOIC inside the compound.

f.
Shortly after 1000On 09 June 03 SPCOrntered B compound to recover a water jug.

g.
As he was exiting B compound, SPC was confronted by a number of detainees. SGT

-stepped into B compound to assist SPC alewhen a punch was thrown in his direction by one of the detainees. Several MPs entered B compound to subdue and remove the detainee.
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DODD0A-000327

AETV-MPB
SUBJECT: Corps Holding Area Disturbance and Subsequent Shooting of Detainees

h.
After removing the instigator from B compound, several detainees from C compound
began throwing rocks and bottles, and began chanting.

i.
SFCM/1111 NCOIC for the HVD compound, left his area of operation when he heard
loud chanting coming from the CHA. After he reached the CHA, SFC secured his
M16A2 rifle and took a position on a water truck overlooking J compound.

j.
SGT 1/1/11111SPCORptand SPcIPMIIMP entered C compound to subdue and remove
several detainees. —

k.
After removing several detainees from B and C compound SFCIIIIIPnstructed SGT

VIM* SPC all, and SPC to leave the CHA because SFC thought they were the focus of detainee anger. SFC 1111111.believed this would help to restore order.
1. Upon departing from the CHA SPC was seen removing his DCU top and flexing in front of B compound in a taunting manner.
m. B, C, and D compound continued to throw rocks and bottles and several MP were struck. SGMresponded to the CHA at 1030. He spoke with several detainees to determine the reason or e disturbance.
n.The
detainees in B compound began to charge the gate shortly after SGM 6111111tarrived. SFC 411111hopmotioned to SPC alM(186th MP) to leave his post to obtain a better vantage point to provide cover for the MPs in t4CHA. The MPs near B compound tried to hold the line but the detainees pulled tent poles and. hireaChed the gate. At this point, detainees from almost all of the compounds in the CHA were throwing rocks and bottles and detainees from B, C & D compounds had come outside of their compounds into the main compound.

o.
SFC instructed all MPs to pull back to the sally port area. During the pull back some of the MPs were cut off near D compound because SGM 4111111111 ¦instructed them to hold their ground. SFC qiik¦witnessed several detainees with tent poles leaving B, C, and D compound. SFC witnessed a detainee about to strike an MP in the head with a tent pole. Fearing for the MPs life, SFC 4.11.0fired one shot. SPCAMMfired a 2-3 round

-burst from his M249 to -protect the MPs de arting the B, C, and D compound area. Before a cease-fire command could be called SP ed a second 2-3 round burst. Seven rounds were-fired and 5 detainees were wounded.
6. Questions presented by the appointing authority.
a. How did theprisoners'escape? There wasno escape involved in this incident. If the
prisoners were attempting to escape by-Storming the compound, the escape had just begun.
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DODDOA-000328

AETV-MPB
SUBJECT: Corps Holding Area Disturbance and Subsequent Shooting of Detainees
b.
What steps could have been taken' to prevent these escapes? There were no escapes, but see paragraph 6, below, as to what could have happened to prevent the situation from escalating.

c.
What was the response of the Military Police on duty? The summary of facts stated above shows the following response to the riot:

1.)The detainee who first attacked the soldier was identified and extracted from B
compound.

2.) The detainees in C compound that were throwing rocks were also identified and
extracted.

3.)SFC alleasked several MP's to leave the area in an effort to quite the detainees.
4.) The ORF was not called out because the commotion happened in a split second. SGM WIWA*(BN S-3 shop) had just arrived and conferred with SFC4111111111111111tmd they were trying to speak to the detainees when the tent polls were grabbed.
5.)MP's were instructed to pull back to the sally port area. During the pull back, some of the MP's were cut off near D compound because they were instructed to hold their ground.
6.) An MP witnessed several detainees with tent polls leaving B, C & D compounds. That MP witnessed a detainee about to strike an MP in the head with a tent poll. Fearing for the MP's life, the MP fired one shot. The second MP fired two 2-3 round bursts to protect the MP's departing the B, C & D compound area. These bursts were also aimed at one or more detainees attempting to injure the withdrawing MP's.
d.
Was the response of the Military Police on duty reasonable, or was excessive force used?

e.
Is there an SOP in place to deal with this situation, and if so, was it followed? Yes, there is an SOP in place... The overall SOP identified core operational taiks,bit not specific sub-tasks for each MP func 'on, either internal or external MP's.

f.
Is there additional training that needs to be implemented to cover these situations? IN*

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DODD0A-000329

AETV-MPB SUBJECT: Corps Holding Area Disturbance and Subsequent Shooting of Detainees
g. What actions, if any, were taken by the ORF? None.
6. Recommendation
b.
A clear chain of command should be developed with defined responsibilities for CHA operation. There was no reason for SGM -to come down to the CHA. If SFC UMW was in charge of CHA operations, then he should have been able to function as NCOIC of the CHA.

c.
External security post should be built for better line of sight and a clear presence of force. Right now, the outer perimeter guards are positioned on Humvees at various locations outside the CHA. Because of the tents and position of the Humvees, outer perimeter guards cannot really see into the compound. Line of sight is lost. The CHA needs guard towers that are 12' to 1 8' high that the detainees can see.

d.
The non-lethal equipment was not distributed to the current MP Company tasked with the ORF mission. The non-lethal equipment is now distributed, but more could be made available for training purposes. The MP's in the compound should be provided with non-lethal means such as OC pepper spray.

7. Point of contact is the undersigned 1' Platoon Leader, 443D Military Police Company.
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1LT, MP Platoon Leader
Attachments
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DODD0A-000330

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
18TH MILITARY POUCE BRIGADE Baghdad. Iraq APO AE 09302
REPLY TO ATTENTION OF
AETV-MP-J A 12 June 2003
MEMORANDUM FOR 1LT Platoon Leader, 1st Platoon, 443rd MP CO, 115th MP BN.
SUBJECT: Appointment as an AR 15-6 Investigating Officer
1.
Reference: AR 15-6, Procedure for Investigating Officers and Boards of Officers, 11 May 88, with Change 1, 30 Oct 96.

2.
You are hereby appointed to conduct an investigation concerning the escape attempts and shootings at Camp Cropper on 9 Jun 03. You may incorporate the results of any Commanders Inquiry that has been begun on these escapes.

3.
You are to investigate all details concerning these escapes, attempted escapes, and the responses by the Military Police that were on duty at those times. You are directed to specifically address the following questions:

a.
How did the prisoners escape?

b.
What steps could have been taken to prevent these escapes?

c.
What-was the response of the Military Police on duty?

d.
Was the response of the Military Police on duty reasonable, or was excessive force used?

e.
Is there an SOP in place to deal with this situation, and if so, was it followed?

f.
Is there additional training that needs to be implemented to cover these situations?

g.
What actions, if any, were taken by the QRF?

4. During the course of your investigation, you will record all interviews on DA Form 2823 (Sworn Statement). If, during any interview, you suspect a violation of the UCMJ by the person you are interviewing, you are required to stop the interview, and advise the interviewee of their Article 31(b) rights, using a DA Form 3881 (Right Warning Waiver Certificate). You may continue to interview that person if they agree to make further statements. If they do not, terminate the interview and contact your legal advisor. If you have any questions about whether or not the person made a knowing and valid waiver, terminate the interview and contact your legal
DODDOA-000331

AETV -MP-J A
SUBJECT: Appointment as an AR 15-6 Investigating Officer

advisor. You will advise all persons being interviewed that their statements can be discovered under the Freedom of Information Act, and you will further advise them that any actions taken in reprisal against them for making a statement should be reported immediately to their Commander, the Office of the Inspector General, or to the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate. Per Article 136.b.(4) and 136.b.(6) of the UCMJ, you are authorized, as an Investigating Officer, to swear people in.
5.
You are authorized to investigate any issue(s) that arise during your investigation that are related to the primary purpose of your investigation. CPTH HVD/CHA Judge Advocate, will serve as your legal advisor for this investigation. The completed investigation willbe turned in to CP TIMIIIIM for legal review.

6.
This is your primary duty until you complete it, and you will submit a chronology of your
actions along with your completed report. The report of investigation will be submitted to the
appointing authority NLT 23 Jun 03. Requests for extension must be made in writing to the
undersigned.

7.
The POC for this memorandum is CPT 18th MP BDE Judge Advocate,

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INDEX OF EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT B EXHIBIT-C. EXHIBIT D EXHIBIT E EXHIBIT F EXHIBIT G EXHIBIT H EXHIBIT I EXHIBIT J DA 2823, sworn statement of SPC
DA 2823, sworn statement of SGT
DA 2823, sworn statement of SGM
DA 2823, sworn statement of SSG OM
DA 2823, sworn statement of SPC alb
DA 2823, sworn statement of SPCIIIIMINI
DA 2823, sworn statement of SFC
DA 2823, sworn statement of SGT
DA 2823, sworn statement of SGT
DA 2823 ; sworn statement of SGT 111111111111%
DODDOA-000333

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SWORN STATEMENT
For use of this form, see AR 190.45; the proponent agency is ODCSOPS
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
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PRINCIPAL PURPOSE: To provide commanders and law enforcement officials with means by which Information may be accurately ROUTINE USES: Your social security number is used as an adational/alternate means of identification to facilitate filing and retrieval. DISCLOSURE: Disclosure of your social security number is voluntary.
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AFFIDAVIT , HAVE READ OR HAVE HAD READ TO ME THIS STATEMENT
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AFFIDAVIT
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(Signature of Person Making Statement)
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DODDOA-000337

SWORN STATEMENT
For use of this form, see AR 190-45; the propon t is ODCSOPS LOCATION DATE TIME FILE NUMBER CAMP CROPPER Slime 2003 1030Hours
FIRST NAME, MIDDLE NAME SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER GRADE/STATUS
E-9 OP SGM
ORGANIZATION OR ADDRESS
I, , WANT TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT UNDER OATH:
On 9 June 03 at App: 1030 hours, 1 SGM otided to a verbal disturbance that took place inside the CHA at Camp Cropper. When I approached the C the I's were chanting very loudly (we want free , the MP's assigned were standing in the middle of the CHA observing the actions of the CI's. 1 spoke with SF about the situation, I was informed that a few Cl's were extracted from the blocks for throwing rocks. Also SF informed me that he relieved some MP's out of the CHA for being unprofessional. The MP's pulled off post have identified and are writing statements about their actions. 1 spoke with some of the English speaking Cl's about what is causing the disturbance, mainly their complaint was the length of stay at the CHA. and not knowing their fate. During the communications wish the Cl's in D Block, the Cl's started throwing rocks, boots, and water bottle filled with water and sand. At this time, by radio I informed the TOC ( CPTillb ) of the situation. The CI's in B Block then charged the gate and attempted to exit the Block, MP'S were trying to keep the gate secure, then D and C Block started trying to exit their block an did. It was APP: 20 to 40 Cl's out of their blocks, some had tent poles rushing towards the MP's. I informed the MP's to stay on line and pull back then 1 heard weapons fire. The MP's and I walked backwards to A Block, out of the range of the objects being thrown. The firing of the weapons caused some of the Cl's to return back to the blocks, it also gave the MP's the advantage needed to regain order inside of the CHA. All of the Cl's were returned to their blocks, the ones with injuries were taken to medical. All United States soldiers involved were checked and asked for injuries. It is my belief that the firing of the weapons is supponcd by of our ROE, there was a chance of great harm or loss of life for United States Soldiers. END OF STATEMENT
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SUPERSEDES DA FORM 7823. 1 JAN 80, WHICH WILL BE USED. USAPPC V2.00
DODDOA-000338
, HAVE READ OR HAVE HAD READ TO ME THIS STATEMENT WHICH BEGINS ON PAGE 1 AND ENDS ON PAGE ik . I FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CONTENTS OF THE ENTIRE STATEMENT MADE BY ME. THE STATEMENT IS TRUE. I HAVE INITIALED ALL CORRECTIONS AND HAVE INITIALED THE BOTTOM OF EACH PAGE CONTAINING THE STATEMENT. I HAVE MADE THIS STATEMENT FREELY WITHOUT HOPE OF BENEFIT OR REWARD, WITHOUT THREAT OF PUNISHMENT, AND WITHOUT COERCION, UNLAWFUL INFLUENCE, OR UNLAWFUL INDUCEMENT.
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SWORN STATEMENT
For use of this form, see AR 190-45; the proponent agency is ODCSOPS
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
j AUTHORITY: Title 10 USC Section 301; Title 5 USC Section 2951; E.O. 9397 dated November 22, 1943 ISSN!. PRINCIPAL PURPOSE: To provide commanders and law enforcement officials with means by which information may be accurately ROUTINE USES: Your social security number is used as an additionaValtemate means of Identification to facilitate filing and retrieval. DISCLOSURE: Disclosure of your social security number is voluntary.
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