Gitmo-sop.pdf

From Wikileaks

Page 3 cover letter, signed by Maj. General Miller. See the PDF below for the full document

[edit] Text from the introduction follows. See the pdf above for the rest

[edit] History

This is a revised update to the Joint Task Force Guantanamo (JTF-GTMO) standard operating procedures (SOP) for Camp Delta. This publication has been reorganized and consolidated to include all aspects of detention and security operations toward being more efficient for its intended users.

[edit] Summary

This revision implements established Department of Defense directives and establishes policies and procedures for the securing, treatment, care, and accountability required for detainees in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT).

Policies and procedures established herein apply to the services and agencies that function in, and support thereof, detainee operations at JTF-GTMO in general and Camp Delta specifically. Applicability. This is a multi- service, multi-agency set of standard operating procedures. It applies to the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard as well as United States Government organizations and international non- governmental organizations operating inside Camp Delta 1 - 3.

[edit] Proponent and exception authority

The proponent of this set of operating procedures and special orders is the Commander, Joint Detention Operations Group (JDOG). The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions to this SOP that are consistent with controlling law, regulations, and directives from the National Command Authority. The proponent may delegate this approval authority, in writing, to either the JDOG Deputy Commander or JDOG S3.

[edit] Army management control process

Army Regulation 11-2 does not apply to this SOP.

[edit] Supplementation

Supplementation of this SOP and establishment of command or local forms is prohibited without prior approval of the JDOG Commander.

[edit] Suggested Improvements

Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements through their chain of command to the JDOG S3 for proper consideration and staffing.

[edit] Interim Changes

Policies and procedures will be reviewed every 120 days. Any interim changes will be signed by the JDOG Commander and posted to the front of this SOP until incorporated in the next revision.

[edit] Distribution

This document, and any part therein, are classified as “for official use only” and are limited to those requiring operational and procedural knowledge in the direct performance of their duties as well as those directly associated with JTF-GTMO. It is the responsibility of all personnel to protect and safeguard the contents of this SOP and ensure appropriate distribution thereof.