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THE TORTURE PAPERS: THE ROAD TO ABU GHRAIB |
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HEADQUARTERS CJTF7-CG 19 January 2004 MEMORANDUM FOR Commander, United States Central Command SUBJECT: Request for Investigating Officer 1. I request that you appoint an investigating officer, in the grade of Major General or above, to investigate the conduct of operations within the 800th Military Police Brigade. The Brigade is a theater asset, assigned to CFLCC, but TACON to CJTF-7. 2. Specifically, I request an investigation of the detention and internment operations conducted by the brigade from 1 November 2003 to the present. Recent reports of detainee abuse, escapes, and accountability lapses indicate systemic problems within the brigade and suggest a lack of clear standards, proficiency, and leadership. Several investigations, including a USACIDC investigation, into various aspects of the Brigade's operations are on-going. The purpose of this request is to gain a more comprehensive and all-encompassing inquiry, conducted by a senior leader from outside of CJTF-7, to make findings and recommendations concerning the fitness and performance of the 800th MP Brigade. 3. The CJTF-7 point of contact for this request is COL Marc Warren, DSN 318-836-1122. RICARDO S. SANCHEZ CF:
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