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MEMO 21
UNCLASSIFIED
SECRET/NOFORN
GENERAL COUNSEL OF
THE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
1000 DEFENSE PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301-1000
OFFICE OF THE
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
November 27, 2002
(1:00 PM)
DEPSEC _____
ACTION MEMO
FOR: SECRETARY
OF DEFENSE
FROM: William
J. Haynes II, General Counsel
SUBJECT:
Counter-Resistance Techniques
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The Commander of
USSOUTHCOM has forwarded a request by the Commander of Joint Task
Force 170 (now JTF GTMO) for approval of counter-resistance
techniques to aid in the interrogation of detainees at Guantanamo
Bay (Tab A).
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The request
contains three categories of counter-resistance techniques, with the
first category the least aggressive and the third category the most
aggressive (Tab B).
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I have discussed
this with the deputy, Doug Feith and General Myers. I believe
that all join in my recommendation that, as a matter of policy, you
authorize the Commander of USSOUTHCOM to employ, in his discretion,
only Categories I and II and the fourth technique listed in Category
III ("Use of mild, non-injurious physical contact such as grabbing,
poking in the chest with the finger, and light pushing").
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While all
Category III techniques may be legally available, we believe that,
as a matter of policy, a blanket approval of Category III techniques
is not warranted at this time. Our Armed Forces are trained to
a standard of interrogation that reflects a tradition of restraint.
RECOMMENDATION:
That SECDEF approve the USSOUTHCOM Commander's use of those
counter-resistance techniques listed in Categories I and II and the
fourth technique listed in Category III during the interrogation of
detainees at Guantanamo Bay.
SECDEF DECISION
Approved signed by
Donald Rumsfield Disapproved _____ Other _____ handwritten note:
However, I stand for 8-10 hours a day. Why is standing limited to
4 hours? D.R.
Attachments
As stated
cc: CJCS,
USD(P)
Declassified Under
Authority of Executive Order 12958 By Executive Secretary, Office of the
Secretary of Defense William P. Marriott, CAPT. USN
June 18, 2004
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