APPENDIX B Acting Secretary of the Army Directive for Assessment of Detainee Operations 10 February 2004 [Next page intentionally left blank] DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WASHINGTON DC 20310-0200 February 10, 2004 MEMORANDUM FOR THE INSPECTOR GENERAL SUBJECT: Directive for Assessment of Detainee Operations You are hereby directed to establish an Assessment Team to complete a Functional Analysis of the Department's interment, enemy prisoner of war, and detention policies, practices, and procedures as the Army executes its role as DOD Executive Agent for Enemy Prisoners of War and Detention Program. When conducting this assessment, the following terms of reference apply. Use all potential Doctrine, Operations, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Personnel, and Facilities (DOTMLPF) approaches to identify any capability shortfalls with respect to internment, enemy prisoner of war, detention operations, and interrogation procedures and recommend appropriate resolutions or changes if required. The assessment will focus on the following objectives: a. Assess the adequacy of DOTMLPF of Army Forces for interment, enemy prisoner of war, detention operations, and interrogation procedures. b. Determine the standards for Army Forces charged with internment, enemy prisoner of war, detention operations and interrogation procedures (e.g., size. equipment, standardization, and training). c. Assess current and future organizations and structures for Army Forces responsible for internment, enemy prisoner of war, detention operations and interrogation procedures. d. Identify and recommend any changes in policy related to internment, enemy prisoner of war, detention operations and interrogation procedures. You are authorized to task the Army Staff and subordinate headquarters for those resources needed to ensure accomplishment of the detainee operations assessment. You are further authorized access to locations, documents, and personnel across the Army in order to complete your assessment. Coordinate with other Services for assistance, documentation, and information that may assist in completing this assessment. You will provide me with a report at the conclusion of the assessment. -2 This assessment is exempt from the HQDA Short Notice Tasking Policy Message, dated 031353Z Jan 01, requiring units to be notified 180 days from execution of tasking and the HQDA memorandum dated January 27, 2004, subject: Travel (Restriction] to Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait and Qatar which requires my approval to travel to these countries. March 2004 (Afghanistan) Bagram (CJTF 180 and 237th MP BN) Khandahar (274th MP CO, 805th MP CO, and 1/10th MTN DIV) Khost (1/501st Parachute Infantry Regiment) March-April 2004 (Iraq) Baghdad (CJTF 7, Camp Cropper, Camp Slayer, 1st AD Division Collecting Camp Bucca (160th MP BN) Abu Ghraib (504th MI BDE) Ar Ramadi (1/1st ID Brigade Collecting Point) Brassfield-Mora (2/1st ID Brigade Collecting Point) Tikrit (1st ID Division Collecting Point) Mosul (MND-N Collecting Point and 3/2nd ID Brigade Collecting Point, Battalion March-April 2004 (Kuwait) Camp Doha (CFLCC) Arifjan (2/4th ID) March-April 2004 (CONUS) Fort Dix (310th MP BN and 320th MP BN; at two different times) Fort Hood (4th ID and 720th MP BN) Fort Bragg (2/82nd ABN DIV and USASOC SERE Course) Fort Campbell (3/101st ABN DIV) Fort Meade (HHC 400th MP BDE) June 2004 (CONUS) Fort Leonard Wood (MP School) [Next page intentionally left blank] 1). Concerning logistical operations, what is your role in the support of (Theater/Division) Detainee Operations? 2). Describe priority of support for Detainee Operations. How does this compete with your other mission requirements? Is the Priority of Support in SOPs, OPORDs/FRAGOs? 3). Describe how subordinate units plan and procure logistical support for Detainee Operations. (Include: transportation, sundry items, subsistence, organizational, and NBC clothing and equipment items, mail collection and distribution, laundry, and bath equipment) Have you ever coordinated for transportation to evacuate Detainees out of the AOR? Who approved the transfer? 4). What are some of the services being contracted out/outsourced to support Detainee Operations in Theater? Are there any issues concerning contracting or budget that you are aware of that impact Detainee Operations? If so, what are they? Who oversees the contracts that support Detainee Operations and where can we find out who the Army Representatives are (CORs)? 5). Are you aware of any Home Station Training that subordinate Combat Service Support units conducted prior to deployment to help them prepare for Detainee Operations? (To include collection point activities, etc) Can you describe it? 6). Have you had the opportunity to personally visit each of the Internment Facilities to determine if units have the necessary support and supplies to run their facilities? If so, what did you find? How about division and brigade Collection Points? 7). What are your challenges/issues in providing daily food rations in sufficient quantity, quality and variety to keep Detainees in good health and IAW with their cultural requirements? What is the schedule for feeding and what are they being fed? Please elaborate 8). How do Detainees receive fresh potable water in your area of responsibility? (Bottled water, Lister bags, running water--if so, is it potable) 9). What procedures are in place to account for and dispose of captured enemy supplies and equipment? 10). What are your biggest issues concerning adequate facilities for Detainees (tents, cots, etc)? 11). What are your biggest issues concerning logistical support for Detainee Operations? |