Possible FBI Involvement At Abu Ghraib (and other declassified documents) : Indybay

Memoranda between FBI MLDU Counterterrorism Division and DOD/DOJ (and within FBI, between Counterterrorism and Savannah ITC) re repatriation evaluations and recommendations by FBI	DOJ/DOD requests for FBI records checks of named individuals being considered for repatriation, and FBI responses (and associated internal memos) recommending continued detention (at Gtmo or 'in U.S. DOD control'), transfer for detention (to Gtmo or other country - see e.g.10-Dec-03: transfer for detention in Pakistan recommended), transfer for prosecution, or transfer for release. Names and all details except conclusion redacted.
Email from FBI employee to Valerie Caproni (Office of General Counsel) re 'Afghanistan guidance'	Redacted, responsive to email to Frankie Battle dated 14-May-04 re Interviews/Interrogations. Attaches string of emails re Abu Ghraib, forwarded from Tom Harrington to Valerie Caproni (Office of General Counsel), noting that the FBI may be examined re Abu Ghraib, and awareness of Director Mueller and others in FBI of the matter. Suggestion that FBI will not enter into investigation of abuse.
Internal memorandum within FBI Counterterrorism from MLDU TDY Bagram to Inspection, Pittsburgh re shooting in Afghanistan	Redacted
Memorandum to Valerie Caproni (Office of General Counsel) attaching on-site behavioral assessment of interview process at Guantanamo, May 2002.	Assessment of interview process on Guantanamo by FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) in 2002 - details redacted. Notes that other U.S. government entities have conducted behavioral assessments at Guantanamo. Observations and recommendations sent to various FBI divisions.
Memorandum from FBI General Counsel to All Divisions on Treatment of Prisoners and Detainees (Duplicate exists at 1375-1380)	Memorandum to personnel deployed in foreign locations reiterating existing FBI policy that officers "may not obtain statements during interrogations by the use of force, threats, physical abuse…"
Memorandum to Valerie Caproni attaching emails to date re Guantanamo interrogation issues	Redacted emails include: July 2002 re 'Counter-interrogation resistance tactics training'; August 2002 memo to Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG) re services/personnel being provided on Guantanamo; Sep and Oct 2002 internal emails re observations of personnel sent to Guantanamo (redacted); Oct 6 2002 email noting that an FBI officer observed DHS interrogation of detainee; String of Nov 2002 emails re 'legal issues re Gitmo' and document titled Legal Analysis of Interrogation Techniques (entirely redacted) ; Dec 9 2002 email re 'Rewards Program at GTMO' (entirely redacted)
Internal memorandum from BAU reporting on Guantanamo assignment	Memorandum from BAU to Counterterrorism and other FBI units re assistance and challenges encountered during Guantanamo assignment (entirely redacted).
Internal Counterterrorism memorandum from MLDU Afghanistan	Suggested modifications re FBI Bureau's structure in Afghanistan (content redacted)
2 string of emails forwarded to Valerie Caproni re interrogation techniques	Discusses FBI Guantanamo interrogation techniques in response to media reports, search for anything in writing- largely redacted, reference made to "5/30/03 EC, drafted by SSA [REDACTED] BAU, which discusses interview/interrogation techniques in detail". Comment in email dated 10-May-04 that FBI interrogation has followed policy: "no Miranda, otherwise follow FBI/DOJ policy...Utilize our methods that are proven [REDACTED]."
String of email forwarded to Valerie Caproni re abuses at Abu Ghraib	Email to Chris Swecker and others asking if anyone from FBI had knowledge of Abu Ghraib abuses, incl statement "I know that we have been made aware of allegations in the past, but I do not know of any instance where we had to make a referral". Swecker responded that unaware.
List of interviewees and dates of interview, Abu Ghraib prison	Redacted except for dates of interview
Corruption Federal Public Official - Executive Branch	Entirely redacted
DUPLICATE Memorandum from FBI General Counsel to All Divisions on Treatment of Prisoners and Detainees (Duplicate exists at 1182-1193)	Memorandum to personnel deployed in foreign locations reiterating existing FBI policy that officers "may not obtain statements during interrogations by the use of force, threats, physical abuse…"
Certification (AR-16 Investigation of the 800th Military Police Brigade)	Chief of Military Justice's certification that the printed copy of the report is true and accurate.
Memorandum for Record from Special Asst to the Staff Judge Advocate	Certifies that the master Disk forwarded to US Central Command in Doha, Qatar is a true and accurate copy of the investigation
Article 15-6 Investigation of the 900th Military Police Brigade (Taguba Report)	Concludes that "US soldiers have committed egregious acts of abuse to detainees in violation of UCMJ and international law at Abu Ghraib (BCCF)."
List of Annexes to the Taguba Report (Redacted)	Lists 106 annexes to the Taguba Report
Taguba Annex #1 AR 15-6 Investigation--Allegations of Detainee Abuse at Abu Ghraib, Psychological Assessment by USAF Psychiatrist.	Examines the psychological factors contributing to detainee abuse including the immersion of soldiers into Islamic culture, which many were encountering for the first time; notes lack of proper training and supervisions, failure to respond to recommendations of corrective actions, failure of leaders to accept responsibility; notes it was "commonplace for detainees to be abused" in certain areas and that detainee abuse was common knowledge among the soldiers at Abu Ghraib; notes abuse incidents dated Aug 23, 2003, 28-29 Oct. 2003, and Nov. 2003
Taguba Annex # 2 Memorandum for Commander, United States Central Command from Lt. Gen, USA	Request from CJTF-7 addressed to CENTCOM, for appointment of investigating officer
Taguba Annex #3 Memorandum for Commander, Coalition Forces Land Component Command/CENTCOM from MG R. Steven Whitcomb	Directs Commander CFLCC to conduct an investigation into the 800th MP Brigade's detention operations from Nov 1, 2003 to the present.
Taguba Annex # 4 Memorandum for MG Antonio M. Taguba from CFLCC CDR David D. McKiernan	Appoints MG Taguba to conduct an informal investigation into the 800th MP Brigade's detention operations from Nov 1, 2003 to the present.
Taguba Annex # 5 Report of Proceedings by Investigating Officer/Board of Officers re June 9, 2003 investigation into riot and shootings of five civilian internees at Camp Cropper, Baghdad	Documents related to an investigation of 9 June 2003 investigation into riot and shootings of five civilian internees at Camp Cropper, Baghdad.
Taguba Annex # 6 Report of Proceedings by Investigating Officer/Board of Officers re the escape, shooting and death of civilian internees from Camp Cropper on June 12, 2003.	Documents related to an investigation into the escape, shooting and death of civilian internees from Camp Cropper on June 12, 2003.
Taguba Annex # 7 Memorandum for Commander, 400th Military Police Battalion re June 13, 2003 escape and shooting at Abu Ghraib and related documents; Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Camp Vigilant Center (Abu Ghurayb)	Documents related to an investigation into the escape, shooting of civilian internees from Camp Cropper on June 13, 2003; includes SOP for Abu Ghraib;
Taguba Annex # 8 15-6 Investigation on Riot and Shootings at Abu Ghrayb on (24 November 2003) including 15-6 Narrative (Findings), memo from MG Wojdakowski, 16th MO Brigade Corrective Actions Plan	Documents related to the shooting of 4 detainees that contributed to a prison riot, cellblock shooting at Abu Ghraib. It finds Standard Operating Procedures, Rules of Engagement and Training were ineffective/inadequate; it also notes that a "clear cut chain of command does not exist in the prison. It is difficult to understand whom the Military Police work for, particularly in the MI hold area."
Taguba Annex # 9 Report of Proceedings by Investigating Officers/Board of Officers re an escape from Camp Bucca on Jan 7, 2004	Documents related to an investigation into an escape from Camp Bucca on Jan 7, 2004
Taguba Annex #10 Report of Proceedings by Investigating Officers/Board of Officers re an escape from Camp Bucca on Jan 12, 2004	Documents related to an investigation into an escape from Camp Bucca on Jan 12, 2004
Taguba Annex # 11 SIR report on 2 prisoner escapes from Hard Site Prison Unit 3A, Cell # 144, Abu Ghraib Prison
Taguba Annex # 12 SIR report on prisoner escape from Abu Ghraib Prison
Taguba Annex # 13 SIR report on prisoner escape from Baghdad Correctional Facility
Taguba Annex # 14 SIR report	Describes crowd dispersal rounds
Taguba Annex # 15 SIR report	Describes crowd dispersal rounds
Taguba Annex # 16 SIR report	Describes crowd dispersal rounds
Taguba Annex # 17 SIR report on disturbance in Ganci, Attack on MP	Describes disruption during prisoner feeding.
Taguba Annex # 18 Commander's enquiry into the escape on Jan 26, 2004 from Camp Bucca	Documents related to a prisoner's escape on Jan. 26, 2004 from camp Bucca
Taguba Annex # 19 MG Ryder's Report (Redacted version released by DOD on Oct 15, 2004, see supra)
Taguba Annex #20 Assessment of DoD Counterterrorism Interrogation and Detention Operations in Iraq (Miller Report)	Using JTF-GTMO operational procedures and interrogation authorities as "baselines," the report concludes after Miller's visit of Aug 31-Sep 9, 2003, that "detention operations function [in Iraq] must act as an enabler for interrogation"; recommends consolidating the interrogation mission at one Joint Interrogation Debriefing Center under CJTF-7 command (notes this action has been initiated); and states that "it is essential that the guard force be actively engaged in setting the conditions for successful exploitation of the internees."
Taguba Annex # 21 Army Regulation 190-8, Enemy Prisoners of War, Retained Personnel, Civilian Internees and Other Detainees	Army Regulation establishing "policies and planning guidance for the treatment, care, accountability, legal status, and administrative procedures for Enemy Prisoners of War, Retained Personnel, Civilian Internees and Other Detainees." The principal treaties relevant to this regulation are the Geneva Conventions. Art 1-5 provides that "[t]he inhumane treatment of EPW, CI, RP is prohibited and is not justified by the stress of combat or with deep provocation. Inhumane treatment is a serious and punishable violation under international law and the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)." It prohibits "murder, torture, corporal punishment, mutilation, the taking of hostages, sensory deprivation, collective punishments, execution without trial by properly authority and all cruel and degrading treatment."
Taguba Annex # 22 FM 3-19.40 Military Police Internment/Resettlement Operations	This Field Manual depicts the doctrinal foundation, principles, and processes that Military Police will employ when dealing with enemy prisoners of war, civilian internees etc. It provides that the provisions of the Geneva Conventions are applicable to captives and detainees from the time they are captured until they are released or repatriated. . . . Detainees receive humane treatment . . . captives and detainees are not murdered, mutilated, tortured, or degraded."
Taguba Annex # 23 FM 34-52, Intelligence Interrogation	This Field Manual sets forth the basic principles of interrogation doctrine and establishes procedures and techniques applicable to Army intelligence interrogations.
Taguba Annex # 24 The Fourth Geneva Convention	Sets forth the protections due to civilian persons in time of war.

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