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AR 15-6 Investigation: Investigative Findings of No Abuse of Detainees re: Incident at Ramadi Palace, Iraq, July 11-12, 2003

DOA | ACLU-RDI 1136
TYPE: Investigative File (AR 15-6)
RELEASE DATE: May 16, 2005 | DOA
SOURCE: ACLU FOIA Request (Oct. 7, 2003)
Investigator's report finds that the accusations of abuse on July 11-12 2003 (the investigative report lists the date as July 29, 2003. However, the sworn statement of the soldiers clearly shows the events took place late July 11, or the early morning of July 12, 2003) were unsubstantiated and that there was "no actual witnessed mistreatment of detainees" and that "no wrongdoing was committed". Still, the investigator advises that "proper treatment of detainees is still something that we, as MPs need to make sure we are above reproach on". This document is part of an investigation in to an incident related to ACLU RDI 1136 through 1171.
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AUTHORING AGENCIES:
RECEIVING AGENCIES:
INCIDENTS OF ABUSE MENTIONED:
  • 2003-07-29, Ramadi Palace (Rifles Base) (Camp Blue Diamond), Iraq
    • AR 15-6 Investigation (Ramadi Palace, Iraq, July 11-12, 2003). Members of an Army Rifle Company witnessed the abuse of several detainees who were bound. Their sworn statements state that the Military Police officers were kicking and punching the detainees. The soldiers of the Rifle Company told the MPs that their actions were wrong and that the Geneva Conventions applied to the EPWs. The Military Police responded that the Geneva Conventions did not apply. A Captain of the MP Unit has been specifically mentioned as giving orders and/or instructions to soldiers involved.
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