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This document is an exchange of emails concerning a Joint Publication on Detainee Operations.
Feb. 15, 2006
Email
Donald J. Ryder
Donald J. Ryder
This document is an exchange of emails between Army Officials concerning an upcoming interview with the Schlesinger Panel. The document is mostly redacted but states in the top email "Interview Prep Page Ryder.doc: Sir, here are all of the panel ...
Feb. 15, 2006
Email
Donald J. Ryder
Donald J. Ryder, James R. Schlesinger, Walter Wojdakowski, Thomas Pappas, Keith B. Alexander
Emails between Army Officers concerning various issues surrounding detainees and their detention, including deaths and off-base investigations. There are numerous attachments to the emails. Mostly redacted.
May 16, 2005
Email
Donald J. Ryder
In response to increased attention to detainee conditions in U.S. government and media the Army instituted reforms on handling and detainees and reporting any abuse. The document consists of several "Executive Summary’s" that detail the issues ...
May 16, 2005
Non-legal Memo
Donald J. Ryder, George R. Fay, James R. Schlesinger
Proposed press release about detainee abuse in Iraq. Packet includes an article from CNN.com about the Abu Ghraib photos, a release from the Coalition Forces Office of Public Affairs announcing the initiation of an investigation into detainee ...
May 16, 2005
Non-legal Memo
Ricardo Sanchez, Antonio Taguba, Donald J. Ryder
General Kern testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the detainee abuse that occurred at Abu Ghraib prison. Gen. Kern stated "We set our course to find truth, not to “whitewash” or to convict those who are not incriminated". And ...
The email is an assessment and review of the necessary training and assets in order to handle detainees in the wake of the Inspector General's report on detainee treatment. Gen. Cody states "as we know we’ve will be doing these missions for a ...

Emails between Army officers sharing the results of the Taguba Report concerning the events of abuse at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq.

This statement of the Lieutenant Colonel in charge of the 205th Military Intelligence Brigade discusses his assumption of command of the military intelligence operations component at Abu Ghraib prison in July 2003. He discusses his chain of ...

A memorandum for the record from the Chief of Military Justice certifying that a printed copy of the Taguba report, provided to the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) and to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is a true and accurate copy. ...

Oct. 19, 2004
Non-legal Memo
Richard B. Myers, Thomas Pappas, Antonio Taguba, Donald J. Ryder
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