Testimony of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Edward J. Rivas, 205th Military Intelligence Brigade assigned to the Iraqi Military Intelligence Requirement project (IMIR). CW2 Rivas stated that "I'm aware of the Geneva Convention, and I've received training on it". He added, "I have not seen any prisoners being abused. I've seen some potential incidences, especially with transporting units, but I've talked to them about it. When people are taking somebody [who is] cuffed, they can only move so quickly. So, you remind people, 'Hey, if that guy falls, and breaks a hip, it's on you.' We're also charged with their care". When describing the handling of detainees CW2 Rivas said "My guys have had exposure to detainees. As the host collectors, and because they have introductory training in Geneva Hague Convention, the Law of Warfare, and the treatment of prisoners we have to ensure nothing funny is happening in the booth. When OGAs come in, they follow our rules, or they don't play. It's all in working with people.” “I had no supervisory role over the interrogators, but I'm in the neighborhood. I'm in the area". CW2 Rivas then said, "In my understanding, "softening up" is done to a detainee prior to being interrogated, so that when he is interrogated, he'll be more likely to cooperate. From the photos I saw, what they were doing was no way near a technique that would have ever been proposed". The interview was then concluded.