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AR 15-6 Investigation (Ramadi Palace, Iraq, July 11-12, 2003) re: Acknowledgement of Receipt for Administrative Reprimand
DOA | ACLU-RDI 1139
Army Memo to the Commander of the 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment. The memo concerns the reciept of an administrative memorandum of repimand related to the allegations of abuse at Ramadi Palace, Iraq – July 11-12, 2003. The memo puts the date as July 29-30, however, other statements put the date as late July 11 or early July 12, 2003. The subsequent statements are by other units and supported by collateral documentation showing the date of the events to be July 11-12, 2003. This document is part of an investigation in to an incident related to ACLU RDI 1136 through 1171.
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.