LlQ??l EEGREIF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMMANDER JOINT TASK FORCE 4'35 APO AE 09356 EN REFER TO: SJA 9 March 2010 MEMORANDUM FOR: Director, Theater Intelligence Group, Bagram Air Force Base. Afghanistan SUBJECT: Separation Request in case of Detainee l. (U) I have carefully reviewed subject request for the use of the restricted interrogation technique of Separation for 20 days. 2. (U) Your request is hereby dimroved. The justi?cation for separation is, in pan, based upon inappropriate information. 3. {humans} lSta?? Judge Advocate, Joint Task 435 is the point Of Contact for this matter. Should you have any questions concerning this disapproval, he may be contacted by email atghan.swa.anny.mil. ROBERT S. HARWARD Vice Admiral, US. Navy Commander Coo},r to: Commander. Task Force Protector Stat}~ Judge Advocate, Joint Task Force 435 Civil No. INC et 3L1 v. 00232? ease DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMMANDER JOINT TASK FORCE 435 APO AE 09355 In REPLY REFER To: SJA 9 March 2010 MEMORANDUM OR: Director, Theater Intelligence Group, Bagram Air Force Base, Afghanistan SUBJECT: Separation Request in case of Detainee 004254DP 1. (U) have reviewed subj eet request for the use of the restricted interrogation technique of Separation for 20 days. 2. (U) Your request is hereby disapproved. The justi?cation for separation is, in part, based upon inappropriate information. 3. (U) toasters: Staff Judge Advocate, Joint Task Force 435 is the point of contact for this matter. Should you have anyr questions concerning this disapproval, he may be contacted by email atafghanswaannymil. ROBERT S. HARWARD Vice Admiral, US. Navy Commander Copy to: Commander, Task Force Protector Staff Judge Advocate, Joint Task Force 435 Civil No. INC et al., v. 002323 ammo DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMMANDER JOINT TASK FORCE 435 APO AE 09356 IN REPLY REFER To: SJA 9 March 2010 MEMORANDUM FOR Commander, Joint Task Force 435 SUBJECT: Separation Packet for Detainee ISN004254DP l. (U) I have carefully reviewed subject request for separation. 2. (-5-) Detainee was captured by TF on 3 November 2009. Detainee is believed to be an IED cell member and IED component transporter. He is also assessed to lead a group of at least 50 insurgents and be an ACM member. He is a Taliban member who has been involved in lED?related activities, and therefore a signi?cant threat to Coalition Forces. The Detainee Separation Package is dated 27 February 2010. Detainee?s Medical Health Assessment was completed on 27 February 2010', and his Mental Health Assessment was. completed 24 February 2010. The JIDC Director submitted the subject Request for Restricted Interrogation on 23 February 2010 and the TIG Director approved it on 8 March 2010. 3. FM 2-223 Appendix states that "Mire purpose of separation is to deny the detainee the opportunity to communicate with other detainees in order to keep him?'om teaming counter- resistonce techniques or gathering new information to support a cover story; decreasing the detainele resistance to interrogation. The detainee entered the DFIP on 19 November 2009 and was placed in the youth celi. The detainee was moved to General Population cell, 87, on 3 February 2010. 4. {83 The separation request is legally insufficient. The justi?cation for separation is, in part, based upon inappropriate information. Speci?cally, the request relies on detainees refusal of medical care. 5 . (U) Based upon my review of the subject request and the accompanying documentation, I ?nd the request to be legally objectionable. 6. (U) I am available to discuss this matter at your convenience. Staff Judge Advocate Civil No. INC et al., v. {102329 EN WW DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMBINED JOINT [monomer TASK roses - 435 mural: INTELLIGENCE GROUP BAGRAM AIRFIELD. AFGHANISTAN are as 09354 IN REPLY REFER CJIATF-IISS-TIGJA 4 September 2010 MEMORANDUM FOR Commander, CHAT 435, US. Forces Afghanistan. APO AR 09356 SUBJECT: Legal Review of Request for 20?day Separation for04444DP ES) 1. W1 have conducted a legal review of the request for 20-day separation for - 004444DP (ISN 4444). The request is legallyr suf?cient. 2. Detainee ISN 4444 was captured on 15 August 2010 and arrived to the DFIP on 2 September 2010. 4444 was captured during a mounted Coaiition Force operation in Tani District, Khowst Province. While on patrol, the Coalition Force clement encountered 4444 identi?ed him as a targeted individual. ISN 4444 is a senior member of the Leghorie Piran Madrassa, which provides safe haven and staging areas for insurgent activity. The Loghorie Piran Madrassa was responsible for the complex attack against FOB Salerno on 28 August 2010. Multiple HUMINT reports indicate that ISN 4444 autho?zes insurgent activity and is responsible for the facilitation of suicide attacks in Tirol and Matun: 3. Detainee 4444 is an unlaw?il enemy combatant. As such, application of the restricted interrogation technique ?separation? is legal when conducted in accordance with the provisions of FM 2-223. Review of the proposed interrogation plan connected with this request is also in compliance with FM 2-22 .3. 4. During initial questioning at FOB Salerno and the DFIP, ISN 4444 was cooperative and provided information about insurgent bed down locations and personalities. Based on assessments from the capturing unit and initial assessments from interrogators at the 4444 is a good candidate for separation. ISN 4444 is assessed to possess extensive biographical information on senior members of the insurgent network in Khowst Province and knowledge of bed down locations. Using the separation techniquel {him-43 i lb)? 31.42! 5. (U) The request memorandum adequately addresses the safeguards stipulated by FM 2-223, Appendix M. Limits on duration, interval between applications, emergency and routine medical ill?: Civil No. BUZZFEED, INC et al., v. 002330 SUBJECT: Legal Review of Request for 20-day Separation support, certi?cation of interrogators, applicability of an law and policy, rnjnimmn envimnmental conditions, and provisions for uninterrupted sleep are all within the acceptable standards outlined in FM 2-223. 6. (U) Use of separation on this individual would be: consistent with US. law and policy. 7. (U) POC forthis memorandmn is the undersigned at VOSIP Detention Operations Judge Advocate Civil N0. INC et aL, v. 002331 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMBINED JOINT INTERAGENCY sonar: r35 russrsu INTELLIGENCE snoop TASK FORCE KNIGHT BAGRAM AFGHANISTAN APO All 6935:! REPLY men 70: 4 September 2010 MEMORANDUM THRU CHATF-435 Theater Intelligence Group Commander, Bgrarn Air Field, APO AR 09354 FOR Commander, CJIATF 435, Camp Phoenix, Afghanistan, APO AE 09320 SUBJECT: Request Use of Restricted Interrogation Technique of Separation for 004444139 1. {Semi} Request CRATE 435 Commander authorise the use of the restricted interrogation technique of Separation for 04444DP 4444). who is an unlaw?il enemy combatant. Separation will last for 20 days and will begin upon approval of Separation packet and availability of 3 Separation cell. The total time of Separation will not exceed twenty 20 days unless an extension is approved. 2. {WM-fr (ISN 4444] was captured during a mounted Coalition Force operation in Tani District. Khowst Province. While on patrol, the Coalition Force clent encountered ISN 4444 and identi?ed him as a targeted individual. {mono ISN 4444 identi?ed himself as and was subsequently detained. 4444 is a sewer member of the Loghorie Piran Madmen, 'ch provides safe haven and staging areas for insurgent activity. The Loghorie Pirsn Madrassa was responsible for the oomplert attack against FOB Salerno on 28 August 2010. reports indicate that JSN 4444 authorizes insurgent activity and is responsible for the facilitation of suicide attacks in Tani and Matun. 3. During initial questioning at GE Salerno and the Detention Facility in Pat-wan (DFIP). ISN 444$ was cooperative and provided information about insurgent bed down locations and personalities. Based on assessments from the capturing unit sud initial assessments from interrogators at the DFIP, ISN 4444- is a good candidate for Separation. ISN 4444 is assessed to possess extensive biographical information on senior members of the insurgent network in Khowst Province and lotowledge of bed down 1063110115. Using the Separation technique {manna I {b}l1}1.42 4- (sores) ISN 4444 has been in Administrative Segregation since his arrival at the DFIP on 2 September 2010. The purpose of Administrative Segregation is to medically and administratively inprocess detainees. 3115.09, 1d. (3) states that ?Detainees may be segregated other detainees for purposes unrelated to interrogation, including administrative, health, safety, and security reasons. Although segregation may not he requested or conducted for the purpose of facilitating interrogation, interrogators may interrogate detainees who have been properly segregated." Annex D, Civil N0. INC et ai, v. DOD 002332 SUBJECT: Request Use of Restricted Interrogation Technique of Separation for 004444DP recent} paragraph Staten ?Interrogation of detainees in segregation Detainees will be interrogated in accordance with Annex A (Tactical Questioning and Interrogation Policy and Procedures) to the CJIATF 435 Detainee Operations Standard Operating Procedure 5. ?84913) Although 4444 will be separated from the other detainees, 4444 will not be isolated from human contact, as the intenogator plans to interact with ISN 4444 a minimum of three days a week. ti. (SAME) ESN 4444 will be evaluated daily by both medical and mental health care professionals while separation. There is a certi?ed physician on duty at all times to treat any medical emergency that might arise. ISN 44? will continue to be screened before and a?er each wrung-alien by certi?ed medical personnel. 7. esters} Separation will be terminated when intelligence collection efforts have been exhausted or immediately upon the advice of medical personnel. 8- All interrogations of ISN 4444 will be conducted by DOD and CHAN-435 theater certi?ed interrogators FM 2-223. 9. (U) The point of contact for this memorandum is the undersigned at DSN {blt3libll?l fr JIDC Commander TIG Commander: Approved_ {htt3Hbtt5t Denied mum Date ii 435 Commander: Approved Denied Duration Signature Date 2 WW Civil N0. BUZZFEED, INC et al., v. DOD [302333 basquth DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMMANDER COMBINED JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 09320 in REPLY REFER To; CJIATF 435-SJA 5 September 2010 MEMORANDUM FOR Commander, Theater Intelligence Group, Panvan, Afghanistan Subject: Separation Packet for Detainee ISN004444DP (004444) 1. I have eare?dl}r reviewed subj ect request for the use of the restricted interrogation technique of Separation for a period of 20 days. 2. Your request is hereby approved. You are directed to ensure that the detainee is treated humanely at all times, in strict accordance with the JTF 43-5 Detentions Operations SOP, the Detainee Treatment Act, and other applicable U.S. law and regulations and directives. You are also directed to ensure that interrogation operations throughout the period of separation and beyond are performed in strict accordance with FM 2-223. 3. {anemone} Staff Judge Advocate, CJIATF 435 is the point of contact for this matter. He may be contacted by email at! tensions) @afahanswaarmvmil should you have any questions concerning this authorization. ROBERT S. HARWARD Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy Commander Copy to: Staff Judge Advocate, CJIATF 435 Commander, Task Force Peacekeeper Civil No. 1:14-cv-02034 BUZZFEED, INC el aL, v. oo2334 ., ?Wm DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMMANDER COMBINED JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 0932:] IN REPLY REFER TO: CJIATF 435-SJA 26 October 2010 MEMORANDUM FOR: Commander, Combined Joint lnteragency Task Force 435 Subject: Legal Review of Separation Packet 1C0 Detaineel {are I, 0044871)? (004437) 1. I have carefully reviewed subject request for Separation. The request satis?es the requirements of FM 2-223. 2. It is noteworthy that this detainee has been interrogated one time while he has been in a period of acclimatization in connection with his initial confinement in the Detention Facility in Parwan (DFIP). Based on assessments from the capturing unit and investigators at the DFIP, detainee is a good candidate for separation. 3. In this case, there is a reasonable basis to believe mat the detainee is likely to possess important intelligence, and that other interrogation techniques will be insuf?cient to gain access to this intelligence. 4. Based upon my review of subj ect request and the accompanying documentation, 1 ?nd the request to be legally unobj actionable. 5. I am available to discuss this matter at your convenience. (bll3libli?l Staff Judge Advocate Civil No. BUZZFEED, INC el al., v- DOD 002335 - DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 7 COMMANDER COMBINED JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 09320 IN REPLY REFER TO: CJIATF 26 October 2010 MEMORANDUM FOR Director, Theater Intelligence Group, Parwan, Afghanistan Subject: Separation Packet for Detainee ISN004487DP (004487) 1. I have carefully reviewed subj eet request for the use of the restricted interrogation technique of Separation for a period of 20 days. 2. Your request is hereby approved. You are directed to ensure that the detainee is treated humaner at all times, in strict accordance with the JTF 435 Detentions Operations SOP, 23 10.01 E, the Detainee Treatment Act, and other applicable US. law and regulations and directives. You are also directed to ensure that interrogation operations throughout the period of separation and beyond are performed in strict accordance with FM 2?223. 3 reiterate} Staff Judge Advocate, 43 5 is the point of contact for this matter. He may be contacted by email at han.swa..army.mil should you have any questions concerning this authorization. ROBERT S. HARWARD Vice Admiral, US. Navy Commander Copy to: Staff Judge Advocate, CJIATF 435 Commander, Task Force Peacekeeper -.. Civil No. lild?CV?DQU?-?i BUZZFEED, INC et al., v. 002336 f?s?i?a DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE a; COMMANDER comemeo JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 09320 .1 \x If IN REFER To: CJIATF 435-SJA 26 October 2010 MEMORANDUM FDR: Commander, Combined Joint Interagency Task Force 435 Subject: Legal Review of Separation Packet ICC) Detainee ISN 004433DP (004-48 3) I. I have carefully reviewed subject request for Separation. The request satis?es the requirements of FM 2?223. 2. It is noteworthy that this detainee has been interrogated one time while he has been in a period of acclirnatization in connection with his initial con?nement in the Detention Facility in Parwan (DFIP). Based on assessments from the capturing unit and investigators at the DFIP, detainee is a good candidate for separation. 3. In this case, there is a reasonable basis to believe that the detainee is liker to possess important intelligence, and that other interrogation techniques will be insuf?cient to gain access to this intelligence. 4. Based upon my review of subject request and the accompanying documentation, I ?nd the request to be legally unobjectionable. 5. I am available to discuss this matter at your convenience. Staff Judge Advocate Civil No. INC at v. DOD 002337 mom Lint it DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMMANDER COMBINED JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 09320 REPLY REFER To: CJIATF 26 October 2010 MEMORANDUM FOR Director, Theater Intelligence Group, Parwan, Afghanistan Subject: Separation Packet for Detainee ISNO4488DP (004438) 1. I have carefully reviewed subject request for the use of the restricted interrogation technique of Separation for a period of 20 days. 2. Your request is hereby approved, You are directed to ensure that the detainee is treated humanely at all times, in strict accordance with the JTF 43S Detentions Operations SOP, 23 10.0113, the Detainee Treatment Act, and other applicable US. law and regulations and directives- You are also directed to ensure that interrogation operations throughout the period of separation and beyond are performed in strict accordance with FM 2?223. 3. {citations} Staff Judge Advocate, CJIATF 435 is the point of contact for this matter. He may be contacted by email at {transits} @afghanswaarmvmil should you have any questions concerning this authorization. ROBERT s. HARWARD Vice Admiral, US. Navy Commander Copy to: Staff Judge Advocate, CJIATF 435 Commander, Task Force Peacekeeper WW Civil No. 1:14-cv-02034 BUZZFEED, INC et al_, v. (?12333 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMMANDER COMBINED JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE ooazo 1" REva REFER to: CJIATF 435-SJA 26 October 2010 MEMORANDUM FOR Director, Theater Intelligence Group, Parwan, Afghanistan Subject: Separation Packet for Detainee ISN 004489131) (004439) 1. I have carefully reviewed subject request for the use of the restricted interrogation technique of Separation for a period of 20 days. 2. Your request is hereby approved. You are directed to ensure that the detainee is treated humaner at all times, in strict accordance with the JTF 435 Detentions Operations SOP. DODD 2310.01E, the Detainee Treatment Act, and other applicable U.S. law and DOD regulations and directives. You are also directed to ensure that interrogation operations throughout the period of separation and beyond are performed in strict accordance with FM 2-223. (leBJll?f?l Staff Judge Advocate, CJLATF 435 is the point of contact for this matter. He mayr be contacted by email at] {hummus} @afghanswaarmvmil should you have any questions concerning this authorization. ?sW' ROBERT S. HARWARD Vice Admiral, US. Navy Commander Copy to: Staff Judge Advocate, CJIATF 435 Commander, Task Force Peacekeeper EVEREFH Civil N0. 1:14-Cv-02034 BUZZFEED, INC et al., V. DOD 052339 Ling DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMMANDER COMBINED JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 09320 In REPLY REFER To: CJIATF 26 October 2010 MEMORANDUM FOR: Commander, Combined Joint [nteragency Task Force 435 Subject: Legal Review of Separation Packet 1C0 Detainee 0044391)]? (0448 9) l. I have eare?JlIy reviewed subject request for Separation. The request satis?es the requirements of FM 2?223. 2. It is noteworthy that this detainee has not been interrogated while he has been in a period of acclitnatization in connection with his initial confinement in the Detention Facility in Parwan (DFIP). However, based on assessments from the capturing unit and investigators at the DFIP, detainee is a good candidate for separation. 3. In this eas e, there is a reasonable basis to believe that the detainee is likely to possess important intelligence, and that other interrogation techniques will be insuf?cient to gain access to this intelligence. 4. Based upon my review of subject request and the accompanying documentation, I ?nd the request to be legally unobjeetionable. 5. I am available to discuss this matter at your convenience. {bil3itbit5} Staff Judge Advocate SEW Civil No. BUZZFEED, INC et at, v. oo2340 no DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMMANDER COMBINED JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE. 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 09320 IN REPLY REFER TO: CHATF 435-SJA 26 October 2010 MEMORANDUM FOR Director, Theater Intelligence Group, Parwan, Afghanistan Subject: Separation Packet for Detainee ISN004490DP (004490) 1. I have care?illy reviewed subj eet request for the use of the restricted interrogation technique of Separation for a period of 20 days. 2. Your request is hereby approved. You are directed to ensure that the detainee is treated humaneiy at all times, in strict accordance with the ITF 435 Detentions Operations SOP, 2310.01E, the Detainee Treatment Act, and other applicable U33. law and regulations and directives. You are also directed to ensure that interrogation operations throughout the period of separation and beyond are performed in strict accordance with FM 2?223. termite) Staff Judge Advocate, 435 is the point of contact for this matter. He may be contacted by email at af:han.swa.ann .mil should you have any questions concerning this authorization. We?? ROBERT S. HARWARD Vice Admiral, US. Navy Commander Copy to: Staff Judge Advocate, CJIATF 435 Commander, Task Force Peacekeeper SEW Civil N0. BUZZFEED, INC et al., v. D02341 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE commaNDER COMBINED JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 09320 IN REPLY REFER To: CJIATF 435-SJA 26 October 2010 MEMORANDUM FOR: Commander, Combined Joint Interageney Task Force 435 Subject: Legal Review of Separation Packet 1C0 Detainee ISN 004490DP (004490) 1. I have carefully reviewed subject request for Separation. The request satis?es the requirements of FM 2-223. 2. It is noteworthy that this detainee has been interrogated three times while he has been in a period of acclimatization in connection with his initial con?nement in the Detention Facility in Parwan (DFIP). Based on assessments from the capturing unit and investigators at the DFIP, detainee is a good candidate for separation. 3. In this case, there is a reasonable basis to believe that the detainee is liker to possess important intelligence, and that other interrogation techniques will be insuf?cient to gain access to this intelligence. 4. Based upon my review of subj ect request and the accompanying documentation, I ?nd the request to be legally unobj ectionable. S. I am available to discuss this matter at your convenience. tbi?itb Staff Judge Advocate Civil No. BUZZFEED, INC et al., v. DOD 052342 .r . I Wu DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMMANDER COMBINED JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 09320 IN REPLY REFER To: CJIATF 43 5-SJA 26 October 2010 NIEMOWDUM FOR Director, Theater Intelligence Group, Parwan, Afghanistan Subject: Separation Packet for Detainee, ISNDO4491DP (004491] 1. I have carefully reviewed subject request for the use of the restricted interrogation technique of Separation for a period of 20 days. 2. Your request is hereby,r approved. You are directed to ensure that the detainee is treated humanely at all times, in strict accordance with the TF 435 Detentions Operations SOP, 2310.01E, the Detainee Treatment Act, and other applicable U.S. law and DOD regulations and directives. You are also directed to ensure that interrogation operations throughout the period of separation and beyond are performed in strict ac cordanee with FM 2?223. Staff Judge Advocate, CIIATF 435 is the point of contact for this matter. He may be contacted by email atl mama-3 [3221f ghanswaarmvmil should you have any questions concerning this authorization. WSW ROBERT s. HARWARD Vice Admiral, US. Navy Commander Copy to: Staff Judge Advocate, CJIATF 435 Commander, Task Force Peacekeep-er Civil No. BUZZFEED, MC et 81., v. DOD 002343 SEW DEPARTMENT DEFENSE COMMANDER COMBINED JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 09320 IN REPLY REFER To: CHATF 435-SJA 26 October 2010 MEMORANDUM FOR: Commander, Combined Joint Interageney Task Force 435 Subject: Legal Review of Separation Packet Detainee ISN004491DP (0449 l. I have carefully reviewed subject request for Separation. The request satis?es the requirements of FM 2-223. 2. It is noteworthy that this detainee has not been interrogated while he has been in a period Of acclimatization in connection with his initial con?nement in the Detention Facility in Pei-wan (DFIP). However, based on assessments from the capturing unit and investigators at the DFIP, detainee is a good candidate for separation. 3. In this case, there is a reasonable basis to believe that the detainee is likely to possess important intelligence, and that other interrogation techniques will be insuf?cient tO gain access to this intelligence. 4. Based upon my review of subject request and the accompanying documentation, I find the request to be legally unobj actionable. S. I am available to discuss this matter at your convenience. (bll3libll?l Stai?flh?ge Advocate Civil N0. 1:14-Cv-02034 BUZZFEED, INC et al., V. DOD 002344 so; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMMANDER COMBINED JOINT INTERAGENOY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE UQSZU IN REPLY REFER To: CJIATF 30 October 2010 MEMORANDUM FOR Director, Theater Intelligence Group, Parwan, Afghanistan Subject: Separation Packet for Detainee ISN004492DP (004492) 1. lhave carefully reviewed subject request for the use of the restricted interrogation technique of Separation for a period of 20 days. 2. Your request is hereby approved. You are directed to ensure that the detainee is treated humaner at all times, in strict accordance with the TF 435 Detentions Operations SOP, 2310.01E, the Detainee Treatment Act, and other applicable US. law and regulations and directives. You are also directed to ensure that interrogation operations throughout the period of separation and beyond are performed in strict accordance with PM 2?223. 3. raoirura I, Staff Judge Advocate, CJIATF 435 is the point of contact for this matter. He may be contacted by email atl tetra-rota} I?l?fshanswaarmvmil should you have any questions concerning this authorization. ROBERT S. HARWARD Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy Copy to: Staff Judge Advocate, CJIATF 43S Commander, Task Force Peacekeeper Civil ND. INC et al., V. DOD {132345- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMMANDER COMBINED JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 09320 IN REPLY REFER To: CJIATF 435-SJA 30 October 2010 MEMORANDUM FOR: Commander, Combined Joint Interageney Task Force 435 Subject: Legal Review of Separation Packet 1C0 Detaine ISN 004492DP (04492) 1. I have carefully reviewed subject request for Separation. The request satis?es the requirements of FM 2?223. 2. It is noteworthy that this detainee has been interrogated four times while he has been in a period of acclimatization in connection with his initial con?nement in the Detention Facility in Par-wan (DFIP). Based on assessments from the capturing unit and investigators at the DFIP, detainee is a good candidate for separation. 3. In this case, there is a reasonable basis to believe that the detainee is likely to possess important intelligence, and that other interrogation techniques will be insuf?cient to gain access to this intelligence. 4. Based upon my review of subject request and the accompanying documentation, I ?nd the request to be legally unobj ectionable. 5. I am available to discuss this matter at your convenience. Ihlt3llhli?l Sta?c Judge Advocate 1?1 Civil No. liqc et at, v. 002346 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMMANDER COMBINED JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 09320 in REPLY REFER To: CJIATF 435-SJA 30 October 2010 MEMORANDUM OR: Commander, Combined Joint Interagency Task Force 435 Subject: Legal Review of Separation Packet ICC) Detainee ISN04503DP (04503) 1. I have carefully reviewed subject request for Separation. The request satis?es the requirements of FM 242.3. 2. It is noteworthy that this detainee has not been interrogated while he has been in a period of acclimatization in connection with his initial con?nement in the Detention Facility in Parwan (DFIP). However, based on assessments from the capturing unit and the results of the initial screening process at the DFIP, detainee is a good candidate for separation. 3. [n this case, there is a reasonable basis to believe that the detainee is liker to possess important intelligence, and that other interrogation techniques will be insuf?cient to gain access to this intelligence. 4. Based upon my review of subject request and the accompanying documentation, I ?nd the request to be legally unobjectionable. S. I am available to discuss this matter at your convenience. Staff Judge Advocate l-Hr: I Civil No. BUZZFEED, INC et at., V. 09234? DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMMANDER CDMBIN ED JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 09320 In REPLY REFER TO: CHATF 435-81 A 30 October 2010 MEMORANDUM FOR Director, Theater Intelligence Group, Parwan, Afghanistan Subject: Separation Packet for Detainee ooasosnp (04503) 1. I have carefully reviewed subject request for the use of the restricted interrogation technique of Separation for a period of 20 days. 2. Your request is hereby approved. You are directed to ensure that the detainee is treated humanely at all times, in strict accordance with the JTF 435 Detentions Operations SOP, 231001151, the Detainee Treatment Act, and other applicable U.S. law and regulations and directives. You are also directed to ensure that interrogation operations throughout the period of separation and beyond are performed in strict accordance with 2?213. 3. I (assume) I Staff 31.1ng Advocate, 435 is the point 0f ?01" this matter. He may be contacted by email at] @a?rhanswaannvmil should you have any questions concerning this authorlzation. ?ex/M ROBERT S. HARWARD Vice Admiral, US. Navy Commander Copy to: Staff Judge Advocate, CJIATF 435 Commander, Task Force Peacekeeper SEW Civil No. BUZZFEED, INC et 81., v. DOD 002348 WEN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMMANDER COMBINED JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP APO AE 09320 IN REPLY REFER re: CJIATF 435-SJA 4 November 2010 MEMORANDUM OR: Commander, Combined Joint Intel-agency Task Force 435 Subject: Legal Review of Separation Packet Detainee ISN004514DP (45 14) I. Ihave carefully reviewed subject request for Separation. The request satis?es the requirements of FM 2-22 .3. 2. It is noteworthy that this detainee has been interrogated twice while he has been in a period of acclimatizati on in connection with his initial con?nement in the Detention Facility in Parvvan (DFIP). Based on assessments from the capturing unit and investigators at the DFIP, detainee is a good candidate for separation. 3. In this case, there is a reasonable basis to believe that the detainee is likely to possess important intelligence, and that other interrogation techniques will be insuf?cient to gain access to this intelligence. 4. Based upon my review of subject request and the accompanying documentation, I ?nd the request to be legally unobjectionable. 5. I am available to discuss this matter at your convenience. {Dil3?libil?i Staff Judge Advocate Civil No. BUZZFEED, INC et al., v. DOD U02349 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMMANDER comemeo JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 09320 REPLY REFER To: CJIATF 435-SJA 4 November 2010 MEMORANDUM FOR Director, Theater Intelligence Group, Parwan, Afghanistan Subject: Separation Packet for Detainee, ISN004514DP (4514) 1. I have carefully reviewed subject request for the use of the restricted interrogation technique of Separation for a period of 2.0 days. 2. Your request is hereby,r approved. You are directed to ensure that the detainee is treated humanely at all times, in strict accordance with the JTF 435 Detentions Operations SOP, 2310.01E, the Detainee Treatment Act, and other applicable US, law and regulations and directives. You are also directed to ensure that interrogation operations throughout the period of separation and beyond are performed in strict accordance with FM 2-223. 3. I {tremor Staff Judge Advocate, CJIATF 435 is the point of contact for this matter. He may be contacted by email at! (mentors: [aEafehan.swa.annv.mil should you have any clocations concerning this authorization. MANDI A. MURRAY Brigadier General, U.S. Anny Commander, Task Force Peacekeeper Cop}r to: Staff Judge Advocate, CJIATF 435 Commander, Task Force Peacekeeper SEW Civil ND. INC et aL, V. DOD DD2350 Us 6 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMMANDER COMBINED JOINT INTERAG ENCY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 09320 IH REPLY REFER TO: CJIATF 435-51 A 4 November 2010 MEMORANDUM FOR: Commander, Combined Joint Task Force 435 Subject: Legal Review of Separation Packet 1C0 Detainee DD4SISDP (4515) l. I have carefully reviewed subject request for Separation. The request satis?es the requirements of FM 2-223. 2. It is noteworthy that this detainee has not been interrogated while he has been in a period of acclimatizaticn in connection with his initial con?nement in the Detention Facility in Parwan (DFIP). However, based on assessments from the capturing unit and investigators at the DF 1P, detainee is a good candidate for separation. 3. In this case, there is a reasonable basis to believe that the detainee is likely to possess important intelligence, and that other interrogation techniques will be insuf?cient to gain access to this intelligence. 4. Based upon my review of subj eet request and the accompanying documentation, I ?nd the request to be legallyr unobjectionable. 5. I am available to discuss this matter at your convenience. Start Judge Advocate Civil No. 1:14-cv-02034 BUZZFEED, INC et al., v. 002351 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMMANDER COMBINED JOINT INTERAGENCV TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE osszo IN REFER TO: CJIATF 435-SJA 4- November 20?) MEMORANDUM FOR Director, Theater Intelligence Group, Parwan, Afghanistan Subject: Separation Packet for Detainee ISNDO4515DP (4515) 1. I have carefully reviewed subject request for the use of the restricted interrogation technique of Separation for a period of 20 days. 2. Your request is hereby approved. You are directed to ensure that the detainee is treated humaner at all times, in strict accordance with the TF 435 Detentions Operations SOP, 2310.01E, the Detainee Treatment Act, and other applicable US. law and regulations and directives. You are also directed to ensure that interrogation operations throughout the period of separation and beyond are performed in strict accordance with FM 2?22.33. 3. {sienna} Staff Judge Advocate, CHATF 435 is the point of contact for this matter. He may be contacted by email atl tensions: @afahanswaarmvmil should you have any questions concerning this authorization. MANDI A. MURRAY Brigadier General, US). Army Commander, Task oree Peacekeeper Copy to: Staff Judge Advocate, CHATF 435 Commander, Task Force Peacekeeper SEW Civil N0. BUZZFEED, MC et 31., v. DOD 002352 8m DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE i i COMMANDER JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 435 I CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 09320 IN REFER TO: CJIATF 43 4 November 2010 MEMORANDUM FOR: Commander, Combined Joint luteragencyr Task Force 435 Subject: Legal Review of Separation Packet ICU DetaineeI (are; ISN 004517DP (4515) 1. I have carefully reviewed subject request for Separation. The request satis?es the requirements of 2-223. 2. It is noteworthy that this detainee has not been interrogated while he has been in a period of acclimatization in connection with his initial con?nement in the Detention Facility in Parwan (DFIP). However, based on assessments from the capturing unit and investigators at the DFIP, detainee is a good candidate for separation. 3. [n this case, there is a reasonable basis to believe that the detainee is likely to possess important intelligence, and that other interrogation techniques will be insufficient to gain access to this intelligence. 4. Based upon my review of subject request and the accompanying documentation, I ?nd the request to be legally unobjectionable. 5. I am available to discuss this matter at your convenience. {bliBliblt?l Staff Judge Advocate Civil No. BUZZFEED, INC et at, v. 002353 SEW DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (?l5 l?r COMMANDER COMBINED JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 09320 In REPLY REFER To: CJIATF 4 November 2010 MEMORANDUM FOR Director, Theater Intelligence Group, Par-wan, Afghanistan Subject: Separation Packet for Detainee ISN004516DP (4516) 1. I have care?ally reviewed subject request for the use of the restricted interrogation technique of Separation for a period of 20 days 2. Your request is hereby approved. You are directed to ensure that the detainee is treated humanely at all times, in strict accordance with the TF 435 Detentions Operations SOP, 23 10.01 E, the Detainee Treatment Act, and other applicable U.S. law and regulations and directives. You are also directed to ensure that interrogation operations throughout the period of separation and beyond are perfonned in strict accordance With FM 2?223. 3. Staff Judge Advocate, CJIATF 435 is the point of contact for this matter. He may be contacted by email at {bjta?bjtm l?afahanswaannvmil should you have any questions concerning this authorization. MANDI A. MURRAY Brigadier General, U.S. Anny Commander, Task Force Peacekeeper Copy to: Staff Judge Advocate, CJIATF 435 Commander, Task Force Peacekeeper SEW Civil No. anew?seem BUZZFEED, INC et 31., v. 002359 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE iv COMMANDER COMBINED JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 09320 IN REPLY REFER TO: CHATF 4 November 2010 MEMORANDUM FOR: Commander, Combined Jo int Interagerm)r Task Force 435 Subject: Legal Review of Separation Packet 1C0 Detainee 004516DP (45 16) 1. I have carefully reviewed subject request for Separation. The request satis?es the requirements of FM 2-223. 2. It is noteworthy that this detainee has not been interrogated while he has been in a period of acclimatization in connection with his initial con?nement in the Detention Facility in Parwan However, based on assessments from the capturing unit and investigators at the DFIP, detainee is a good candidate for separation. 3. In this case, there is a reasonable basis to believe that the detainee is likely to possess important intelligence, and that other interrogation techniques will be insuf?cient to gain access to this intelligence. 4. Based upon my review of subject request and the accompanying documentation, 1 ?nd the request to be legally unobjectionable. 5. I am available to discuss this matter at your convenience. f} Sta?? Judge Advocate Civit No. BUZZFEED, INC et al., v. [102350 LlSle DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE comma cavemen JOINT INTERAGENGY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 0933'} ll HEFER To: PCJIATF 435-SJA 24 Number 2010 MEMORANDUM FOR Director, Theater Intelligence Group, Parwan, Afghanistan Subject: Extension Request for the Use of tho Restricted Interrogation Technique of Separation f0! {one} I W5 (4516) have carefully reviewed subject request for extending the initial period of the restricted interrogation toehniqm of Separation for a period of 10 days, the total period of Separation not to exceed thirty days. 2. Yotn'requestisherebyepproved. humanly at all times, in strict aeoordenee with the 43S Detentions Operations SOP, 23 10.0113. the Detainee Treatment Act and other applicable 11.8. law and DOD regulations and directives. You are also directed to crime that inter-rowan opmtions throughout the period of separation and beyond are perfumed in strict with FM 2-223. 3.I I Sm?'Judge Advocate, CHATF 435 the point Of contact fill' this matter. He may be 60111301613 by L51 [gluyl alum} should you have any questions morning this autlw?zation. mm A. MURRAY Brigadier General, us. Army By Delegation Copy to: Staff Judge Advocate, CJIATF #35 Commander, Task Force Peace-keeper .I I I . I Civil N0. BUZZFEED, INC et al., V. DOD [302361 SEW DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE l7 COMMANDER COMBINED JOINT TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 09320 IN REPLY REFER To: CJLATF 435-SJA 4 November 2010 MEMORANDUM FOR Director, Theater Intelligence Group, Parwan, Afghanistan Subject: Separation Packet for Detainee] [ants]. ISN 004517DP (4517) 1. I have carefully reviewed subject request for the use of the restricted interrogation technique of Separation for a period of 20 days. 2. Your request is hereby approved. You are directed to ensure that the detainee is treated humanely at all times, in strict accordance with the ITF 435 Detentions Operations SOP, 2310.0] E, the Detainee Treatment Act, and other applicable US. law and regulations and directives. You are also directed to ensure that interrogation operations throughout the period of separation and beyond are performed in strict accordance with 2-223. 3. tb1t3itbtt5} Staff Judge Advocate, CJLATF 435 is the point of contact for this matter. He may be contacted by email at] (cuminij Qafghanswaarmgmil should you have any questions concerning this authorization. MANDI A. MURRAY Brigadier General, U.S. Army Commander, Task Force Peacekeeper Copy to: Staff Judge Advocate, CJIATF 435 Commander, Task orce Peacekeeper Civil No. 1:1acvo2034 BUZEFEED, INC et al., v. oo2362 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMMANDER COMBINED JOINT TASK FORCE 435 CAMPFHOENH Ill REPLY REFER TO: CJIATF 435 SJA 8 November 2010 (has: Dear! {233(5) 'l'hanltyon for your request to Combined Joint lnteragency Task Force 435 regarding Mr. {anal #4517), son of? mice ?jseelting the status of his detention.? 'We'apprec? lite the opporttmity to respond. Mr. was ?was detained on 18 October 2010 based upon his extensive involvement widi scream are reliable sources disclosing MI. was supports Taliban attacks on supply convoys on Highway One between Kandahar Air Field and in order to pilfer the convoys for monetary gain. Additionally, Mr. associated with over 170 Taliban members, including high ranking Taliban leaders and Taliban members who are involved with THUS. Mr. [oils-l 5 hands tested positive for explosive residue when he was captured. He is currently docketed to go before the Detainee Review Board (DRE) on 1 January 201 . As you are aware, U.S. Forces have begun conducting DRBs in the cases of all detainees. Those boards are designed to review the ease of detainees at pro-designated intervals to ensure that con?rmed detention is warranted in the case of each detainee. Each detainee is entitled to a DRE not more than 60 days after entering the DFIP and every six months thereafter. The DRBs can decide that detainees no longer meet criteria for detention, which results in an order that such detainees be released. They can also decide that although detainees meet criteria for detention. continued detention is no longer to mitigate the threat posed by a detainee. Finally, DRBs can ?nd that detainees meet the criteria for detention and recommend that detainees continue to be intent-ed in US. custody. Each detainee is permitted and encouraged to appear before the DRB. Each detainee is appointed a personal representative who, although not an attorney, assists the detainee in gathering evidence, calling w'imesses, and presenting the detainee?s case before the board. The detainee is pennitted to call any Witness or present any evidence that is reasonany available and is relevant to the DEB proceedings. Witnesses could include fantin members, village and tn'bal elders, as well as local, provincial, and national of?cials. We cordially invite you to attend the DRB. Civil No. 1:14ev?02034 BUZZFEED, INC otaL, v. DOD 002353 RM 10.022,\ 1, ISN: 4517 We greatly appreciate the opportunity to respond to your inquiries and value the continued permership with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. In particular gritlt the National Directorate ef Security (17). Please do not hesitate to contact me by email at I @gfghanswaannvmil 01' by mobile phone a - (blt?l Sincerely, Advocate 2 Civil ND. BUZZFEED, INC et al., v. DGD 002364 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMMANDER COMBINED JOINT TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX. APO AE 09320 IN REPLY REFER TO: CJIATF 43S SJA 8 November 2010 ibit?l Dear use) Thank you for your request to Combined Joint lnteragency Task Force 435 regarding Mr. [Inter #4517), son of rarer seeking the status of his detention. We appreciate the opportunity to respond. Mn are I was detained on 13 October 2010 based upon his extensive involvement with the Taliban. There are reliable sources disclosing are supports Taliban attacks on supply convoys on Highway One between Kandahar Air Field and Kabul, in order to pi lfer the convoys for monetary gain. Additionally, Mr. {are ,is associated with over 170 Taliban members, including high ranking Taliban leaders and Taliban members who are involved with lEDs. Mr.f (are) i?s hands tested positive for explosive residue when he was captured. He is currently docketed to go before the Detainee Review Board (DRE) on 1 January 2011. As you are aware, US Forces have begun conducting DRBs in the cases of all detainees. These boards are designed to review the case of detainees at pro-designated intervals to ensure that continued detention is warranted in the case of each detainee. Each detainee is entitled to a not more than 60 days after entering the DFIP and every six months thereafter. The DRBs can decide that detainees no longer meet criteria for detention, which results in an order that such detainees be released. They can also decide that although detainees meet criteria for detention, continued detention is no longer necessary to mitigate the threat posed by a detainee. Finally, DRBs can ?nd that detainees meet the criteria for detention and recommend that detainees continue to be interned in US. custody. Each detainee is permitted and encouraged to appear before the DRB. Each detainee is appointed a personal representative who, although not an attorney, assists the detainee in gathering evidence, calling witnesses, and presenting the detainee?s case before the board. The detainee is permitted to call any witness or present any evidence that is reasonably available and is relevant to the DRB proceedings. Witnesses could include family members, village and tribal elders, as well as local, provincial, and national government officials. We cordially invite you to attend the DRB. Civil N0. BUZZFEED, INC el al, V. DOD 002365 RM 10-021,] (one: ISN: 4517 We greatly appreciate the opportunity to respond to your inquiries and value the continued partnership with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. In particular with thel ibit?i I Please do not hesitate to contact me by email at baf?hanswaarmymil or by ?lo-bile Phone I Sincerely, (DHENWEI Staff Judge Advocate 2 Civil ND. BUZZFEED, INC et al., v. DOD 302366 (W51 Civil ND. BUZZFEED, INC at al_, v. DOD {102357 (bum [b??ll Civi No. BUZZFEED, INC et v. DOD [302368 JTF-435-LO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE JOINT TASK FORCE Legal Operations BAGRAM AIRFIELD, AFGHANISTAN MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD APO AE 09354 SUBJECT: Certi?cate for Release oil? we Wi emitted 1. This memorandum is to certify that the following individual was detained by the United States Armed Forces on or about 14 October 2010 to . OFFICIAL FIRST LAST NAME DUB COUNTRY OF SON OF NAME BIRTH 'i - 5643341)]; lite; (blt?l _j I AFGHANTSTAN [?W?ial 2. This individual has been determined to no longer pose a threat to the United States Armed Forces, the Govermnent, and the people of Afghanistan. There are no criminal charges from the United States pending against this individual. The United States government intends that this person be fully rejoined with his family? village and community and leads a peaceful life. Further illegal acts against the people of Afghanistan will result in re-arrest. TF-435 Legal Operations Paralegal Civil N0. BUZZFEED, INC el al., V. DOD ORIGINAL 002371 RELEASE ORDER 1. TO: 2. INSTALLATION: Con?nement or Brig Of?cer Detention Facility in Parwan 3. DATE my mama}: 20110323 4. THE INNIATE NAMED BELOW WILL BE RELEASED FROM GQNFIHEMENT 20ll?823 AND DELIVERED TO THE DRGANIIATIDN SHOWN. 5. INHATE NAHE FITSI. _7 6_ a 3. 35H GRADE NIA B. SERVICE BRANCH 9- ORGANIZATION EA 10. REASON FOR RELEASE: DETAINEE REVIEW BOARD FOR THE COMMANDER 11. AUTHENTICATING OFFICER NAME (Last. First, innings". 12. SIGNATURE 13- GRADE, ORGANIZATION, AND TITLE OPERATIONS OFFICER I RECEIPT 14. RECEIPT OF THE ABOVE NAMED RELEASED PERSON I5 ACKNOWLEDG ED. 15. mm; 085 18. TIME 17- NAME. GRADE. ORGANIZATION. TITLE IBJIEJ ?1 i AFGHANISTAN CITIZENSHIP. PROPERTY RELEASED ON DA LAST 24 HOURS AND IS RELEASED IN GOOD HEALTH. WITHIN DD FORM Civil N0. BUZZFEED1 INC et aL, U. DOD APD v1.00 002 372 an it MSW DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TASK FORCE Legal Operations BAGRAM AIRFIE LD, AFGHANISTAN APO AE 09354 MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD SUBJECT: Certi?cate for Release of {blt?l 1. This memorandum is to certify that the following individual was detained by the United States Armed Forces on or about 14 October 2010 to . OFFICIAL FIRST LAST NAME DOB SON OF NAME BIRTH i_,nts may AFGHANISTAN 2. This individual has hem] detennined to no longer pose a threat to the United States Armed Forces, the Government, and the people of Afghanistan. There are no criminal charges from the United States pending against this individual. The United States government intends that this person be fully rejoined with his family, village and community and leads a peaceful life. Further illegal acts against the people of Afghanistan will result in re?arrest. JTF-435 Legal Operations Paralegal ORIGINAL Civil No. BUZZFEED1 INC El 3L, it. DC-D RELEASE ORDER 1. TO: 2. INSTALLATION: Con?nement or Brig Of?cer Detention Facility in Parwan 3. DATE 20 I I 0323 II. THE INMATE NAMED BELOW WILL BE RELEASED FROM CDNFINEMENT 20110823 AND DELIVERED T0 THE ORGANIZATION SHOWN. 5. INHATE NAME (Last. First 5. 11'. GRADE B. SERVICE BRANCH 9. DRGANIZATI UN REASON FOR. RELEAEE DETAINEE REVIEW BOARD FOR THE COHMAN DER 11. AUTHENTICATIMG OFFICER NAME (Last, First 12. .9. .5. 13. GRADE, AND TITLE OPERATIONS OFFICER RECEIPT 14. RECEIPT OF THE ABOVE NAMED RELEASED PERSON IS 15. DATE ACKNOWLEDGED. #6773 15. TIME 11' TITLE 13- I I AFGHANISTAN CITIZENSHIP. PROPERTY RELEASED ON DA FORM I'm: EXAMIN ED WITHIN LAST 24 HOURS AND IS RELEASED IN GOOD HEALTH. I DD FORM 2718, NOV1999 Civil N0. 1:14-Cv-02034 BUZZFEED, INC et al., V. DOD APD PE DDEBTE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMMANDER GOMBINED JOINT TASK PHOENIX APO AE #9320 IN REPLY TD: CHATF 435-SJA 16 Number 2010 LEMORANDUM FOR Director, 'l?heater Intelligence Group, Parwan. Afgiunistan Subject: Separation Packet for Detainee ISN 534DP (4534) 1. I have eue?rlly reviewed subject request for the use of the restricted interrogation technique of Separation for a period 01?30 days. 2. Youmaysuhmilarequestm extend detainee-?3 time in if a ?ell-orchestrated interrogation strategy determines that - isn'eatecl hmer atall times, in strict accordmcewith the ITF 435 Detentions Operatims 2310.011341]; Detainee Treatment Act, and other applicable US. law and Don regulations and directives. separation and beyond mperformed insuiq mom: wiih FM 2-223. 3. Advocate, CJLATF 435 is the point of contact for this matter. HD may I): command by email {munmt?} In mam? .mil YOU. lave any questions concerning this amho?zation. M?g/ mm: A. MURRAY Brigadier General, U-S. Anny By Delegation Copy to: Sta??Judge Advocate, CJIATF 435 Commander, Task Force Pcaaekeeper Civil No. BUZZFEED, INC et aL, v. DOD 002377 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMMANDER COMBINED JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 09320 IN REPLY REFER To: CJIATF 16 November 2010 MEMORANDUM FOR: Commander, Combined Jo int Interagency Task Force 43 5 Subject: Legal Review of Separation Packet 1C0 Deta'ine ISN 0045341313 (4534) I have reviewed ect request for Separation. The request satis?es the requirements of FM $22.3. 2. It is that this detainee has not been interrogated while he has been in a peIiod of acclimatization in connection with his initial con?nement in the Detention Facility in Parwan (DFIP). However, based on assessments from the capturing unit and investigators at the DFIP, detainee is a good candidate for separation. 3. In this case, there is a reasonable basis to believe that the detainee is likely to possess important intelligence, and that other interrogation techniques will be insuf?cient to gain access to this intelligence. 4. Based upon my review of subject request and the accompanying documentation, I ?nd the request to be legally unobj ectionable. 5. I am available to discuss this matter at your convenience. Staff Judge Advocate Civil No. 1:1 iota?ESE; et at, v. 002378 le?: .. I, I .z DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE comma? Cowman JOINT TASK FORCE no PHOENIX APO AE 99320 In REPLY FEFEH. CJIAIF 435-319. 16 November 2010 MEMORANDUM FOR Director, Theater Intelligence Group, Pwan, Afghanistan Subject: Separation Packet for Detainee ISN536DP (4536) l. I have carefully reviewed subject request for the use of the msh?ictad interrogation technique of Separation for a period of 38 clays. 2. Your request is hereby approved for a period of20 days. You may submit a request to extend detainee?s time to separation, if a well-orchesn-aled interrogation strategy that additional tirno in separation is necessary. You are directed to ensure that the detainee is treated limb at ail times, in strict with the JTP 435 Detentions Operations SOP, 23 101.] the Detainee Traatment Act, and o?itrr applicable US. law and DOD regulations and You are also directod to cnsur: that interrogation operations throughout the period of separation and beyond are permuted in strict accordanoe with FM 2-223. 3. {uninter- Judge Advocate, CHATF 435 is 111: point of contact for this matter. He may be oontacted by email at (wanna; I should you have any concerning this audtorization. MANDI A. MURRAY Brigadier General, US. Amy Delegation Copy to: Staff Judge Advocate. CJIATF 435 Commandcr. Task Fore: Peacekeeper a'lrl'll 'l .1 Civil N0. 1:14-cv-02034 BUZZFEED, INC at al., v. DOD DU23T9 sscasmosoam 353g, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE We" COMMANDER COMBINED JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 09320 IN REPLY REFER TO: CJIATF 435-SJA 16 November 201 0 MEMORANDUM FOR: Commander, Combined Joint Interagency Task Force 435 Subject: Legal Review of Separation Packet ICO Detainee ISN 004536DP (4536) 1. 1 have carefully reviewed subject request for Separation. The request satis?es the requirements of FM 2-223. 2. It is noteworthy that this detainee has been interrogated one time while he has been in a period of acclimatization in connection with his initial con?nement in the Detention Facility in Paman (DF 1P). Based on assessments from the capturing unit and investigators at the DFIP, detainee is a good candidate for separation. 3. In this case, there is a reasonable basis to believe that the detainee is likely to possess important intelligence, and that other interrogation techniques will be insuf?cient to gain access to this intelligence. 4. Based upon my review of subject request and the accompanying documentation, I ?nd the request to be legally unobjeetionable. 5. I am available to discuss this matter at your convenience. tblt3liblt?l Staff Judge Advocate SEW Civil No. 1:14?cv?02034 INC et 3L1 v. DDEEBD DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (53% COMMANDER COMBINED JOINT INTERAG-ENCY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 09320 IN REPLY REFER CJIATF 435-SJA 24 November 2010 MEMORANDUM FOR: Commander, Combined .loint Interagency Task Foroe 435 Subject: Legal Review of Separation Packet ICU Detainee-l tots ISN 004538DP (4538) 1. I have carefully reviewed subject request for Separation. The request satis?es the requirements 0 2-223. 2. It is noteWorthy that this detainee has been interrogated two times while he has been in a period of acclimatization in connection with his initial con?nement in the Detention Facility in Parwan (DFIP). However, based on assessments from the capturing unit and investigators at the DFIP, detainee is a good candidate for separation. 3. in this case, there is a reasonable basis to believe that the detainee is likely to possess important intelligence, and that other interrogation techniques will be insufficient to gain access to this intelligence. 4. Based upon my review of Subject request and the accompanying documentation, I ?nd the request to be legally unobjeetionable. 5. 1 am available to discuss this matter at your convenience. {ME-lib SEER Civil N0. BUZZFEED, INC et al., v. DOD [102381 .3, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMBINED JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE (Guam - 435 THEATER INTELLIGENCE oaour sacrum marrow. AFGHANISTAN APO All 09354 IN REPLY REFER TO: CJIATP-43 S-TIG-JA 23 November 2010 MEMORANDUM FOR Commander, CJIATF-435, Camp Phoenix, Afghar?stan, APO AB 093 20 SUBJECT: Legal Review of Request for 30-day Separation for 004538DP 1. have conducted a legal review of the request for 30-day separation for 00453BDP USN 004538) and ?nd that the request is legally suf?cient. 2. isms; Detainee ISN 004538 was capnned by on I October 2010 in Nawa District, Holmand Province, Afghanistan. ISN 004538 arrived to the Detention Facility in Parwan (DFIP) on 10 November 2010 and has been in Administrative Segregation since his arrival. ISN 004538 is a Taliban IED builder. emplaeer, and trainer. ISN 004533 and tblt?l I were observed emplaeing an IED along Route Olympia and were subsequently injured by an ISAF artilleryr round aimed at disrupting the TED. 3. ?nial?)an 182??! 004538 is an unlawful enemy combatant. As such, application of the teclmique ?separation? is legal when conducted in accordance with the provisions of FM 2-223. Review of the proposed interrogation plan connected with this request is also in compliance oath FM 2-223. 4. on initital assessments ?oor the capturing unit and from interrogators at the DFIP, ISN 004538 is a good candidate for separation. ISN 004538 is assessed to possess detailed knewiedge of IED construction and employment, training homemade explosives manufacturing, and future Taliban operations. Using the Separation techniqu term-1a (bill)! .48 5. (U) The request memorandum adequately addresses the safeguards stipulated by FM 2-223, Appendix M. Limits on duration, interval between applications, emergency and routine medical support, certi?cation of interrogators. applicability of all law and policy. minimum environmental conditions, and provisions for unintenupted sleep are all within the acceptable standards outlined in PM 2-223. 6. (U) Use of separation on this individual would be consistent with current U.S. law and policy. Civil No. BUZZFEED, INC el all.r v. DOD 002382 CJIATF-43 S-TIG-IA SUBJECT: Legal Review of Request for 30-day Separation (Sm 7. (U) POC for this memorandum is the undersigned at VOSI Detention Operations Judge Advocate Civil NO. 121 BUZZFEED, INC et aL, V. DOD .I . .: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WWDEH COMBINED JOINT INERAGENCY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE [3320 REPLY REFER TO: 435-SJA 24 November 2010 MEMORANDUM FOR Director. Theater Intelligence Group, ParWan. Afghanistan Subject: Separation Packet for Detainee! ISN 5381313 {4538} I. I have carefully revier subject request for the use of the restricted interrogation technique of Separation for a period of 30 days. 2. Your request is hereby approved for a period of 20 days. You may submit a request to extend detainee?s time in separation. if a well-orchestrated interrogation strategy detennines that additional time in separation is treasury. You are directed to ensure that the detainee is treated humanely at all times. in strict necordmc with the 435 Detentions Operations SOP, 2310.01E. the Detainee-e Treatment Act. and other applicable US. law and regulations and directives. You are also directed to ensuretltat interrogation operations throughout the period of separation and beyond are performed in strict accordance with PM 2-223. 3. I thit3itb??) Stuff Judge Advocate. 435 is the point of contact for this matter. He may be contacted by email atl I .r aruhunmt timil'f??ii?ill should you have any questions concerning this authorization. MANDI A. MURRAY Brigadier General, Army By Delegation Copy to: Ste?'Judge Advocate. 435 Commander, Task Force Pesoekeeper Civil No. 1:1 INC at at, v. DOD 002334 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMMANDER COMBINED JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 09320 IN REPLY REFER TD: CJIATF 43 5-31 A 20 November 2010 MEMORANDUM FOR Director, Theater Intelligence Group, Parwan, Afghanistan Subject: Separation Packet for Detainee ISN 0045 53m (45 53) 1. I have carefullj.r reviewed subject request for the use of the restricted interrogation technique of Separation for a period of 30 days. 2. Your request is hereby approved for a period of 20 days. You may submit a request to extend detainee?s time in separation, if a well-orchestrated interrogation strategy determines that additional time in separation is necessary. You are directed to ensure that the detainee is treated humanely at all times, in strict accordance with the JTF 435 Detentions Operations SOP, 2310.01E, the Detainee Treatment Act, and other applicable U.S. law and regulations and directives. You are also directed to ensure that interrogation operations throughout the period of separation and beyond are performed in strict accordance with FM 2-223. 3. (bearers: Staff Judge Advocate, CHATF 435 is the point of contact for this matter. He may be contacted by email ati @afghanewaarmvmil should you have any questions concerning this authorization. ..-- MANDI A. WRRAY Brigadier General, US. Army By Delegation Copy to: Staff Judge Advocate, CJIATF 435 Commander, Task Force Peacekeeper 356W Civil No. 1:14-cv-l32034 BUZZFEED, INC et a1 ., v. 002385 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMMANDER COMBINED JOINT TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO as ?19320 IN REPLY REFER TO: CJIATF 435-SJA . 20 November 201 0 MEMORANDUM FOR: Commander, Combined Joint Interagency Task Force 435 Subject: Legal Review of Separation Packet 1C0 Detaineel one: I, ISN 004553DP (4553) l. I have carefully reviewed subject request for Separation. The request satis?es the requirements of FM 2-223. 2. It is noteworthy that this detainee has been mterrogated one time while he has been in a period of acclitna'tization in connection with his initial con?nement in the Detention Facility in Parwan (DFIP). Additionally, based on assessments from the capturing unit and investigators at the DFIP, detainee is a good candidate for separation. 3. In this case, there is a reasonable basis to believe that the detainee is likely to possess important intelligence, and that other interrogation techniques will be insuf?cient to gain access to this intelligence. 4. Based upon my review of subject request and the accompanying documentation, I ?nd the request to be legally unobjectionable. 5. I am available to discuss this matter at your convenience. (13}l3libll?l Civil NO. 1:14?cv?02034 INC et 31., U. DOD [102335 - DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMMANDER JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 09320 REPLY REFER TO: CJIATF 22 November 2010 MEMORANDUM FOR Director, Theater Intelligence Group, Parwan, Afghanistan Subj ecl: Separation Packet for Detaineel {bit?i I 004561131" (455]) 1. have carefully reviewed subject request for the use of the restricted interrogation technique of Separation for a period of 30 days. 2. Your request is hereby approved for a period of 20 days. You may submit a request to extend detainee?s time in separation, if a well-orchestrated interrogation strategy determines that additional time in separation is necessary. You are directed to ensure that the detainee is treated humanely.r at all times, in strict accordance with the 435 Detentions Operations SOP, 2310.01E, the Detainee Treatment Act, and other applicable U.S. law and regulations and directives. You are also directed to ensure that interrogation operations throughout the period of separation and beyo nd. are performed in strict accordance with FM 2-223. 3. (blt3itbit6) I, Staff Judge Advocate, CJIATF 435 is the point of contact for this matter. He may be contacted by email all th3lth?} Id'atiihanswaarmvmil should you have any questions concerning this authorization. -- WI A. MURRAY Brigadier Genera], U.S. Army By Delegation Copy to; Staff Judge Advocate, CJIATF 435 Commander, Task Force Peacekeeper can No. twee?nasal BUZZFEED, INC et at, v. cross? L{Steal DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMMANDER COMBINED JOINT ENTERAGENCY TASK FORCE I135 CAMP PHOENIX 5 a, APO AE 38320 h?r?f IN REPLY REFER TO: CHATF 435-SJA 22 November 2010 MEMORANDUM FUR: Commander, Combined Joint Interagency Task Force 435 Subject: Legal Review of Separation Packet 1C0 Detainee ISN 004561 DP (4561) l. I have caref?ull}r reviewed subject request for Separation. The request satis?es the requirements of FM 2. It is noteworthy that this detainee has not been interrogated while he has been in a period of acclimatization in connection with his initial con?nement in the Detention Facility in Parwan (DFIP). However, based on assessments from the capturing unit and investigators at the DFLP, detainee is a good candidate for separation. 3. In this case, there is a reasonable basis to believe that the detainee ls liker to possess important intelligence, and that other interrogation techniques will be insuf?cient to gain access to this intelligence. 4. Based upon my review of subject request and the accompanying documentation, I ?nd the request to be legally unobjectionable. 5. I am available to discuss this matter at your convenience. Civil No. 1:1:i?c1i?02l13d INC at at, v. amass UNISLII RECEIPT FOR DETAINEE RELEASE 1. RELEASED FROM (um: orAgancy and 2. TIME . 3. US THEATER FACILITY-AFGHANISTAN I . 4? REASON 5. ORDER NUMBER DETAIN EE REVIEW BOARD RWT4EAAI 1054-1 FOR THE COMMANDER AUTHENTICATING NAME (Last, First, T. SIGNAT a. GRADE, ORGANIZATION. AND TITLE: OPERATIONS OFFICER 9. DETAINEES (ISN COUNT: E) SEQ NAME )1 .43 504551 (Inna) 0045510P MUN-43 .43 RECEIPT 111:. AND TITI I: all: PERSON RECEIVING ABOVE INDIVIDUAL B. SSH C. GRADE D. RECEIVING UNIT OR AGENCY AND STATION E. I ABOVE INDIVIDUAL B. can Gum"; D. RECEIVING UNIT CIR AGEUEV - - E. SI 12A. NAME AND TITLE OF PM E. SSN C. GRADE D. RECEIVING UNIT DR AGENCY AND STATIDN E. SIGNATURE 13A. NAME AND TITLE OF AEIDVE INDIVIDUAL B. SSN C. GRADE D. RECEIVING UNIT DR AGENCY AND STATION E. SIGNATURE 14A. NANIE AND TITLE OF PERSON RECEIVING ABOVE INDIVIDUAC B. SSN C. GRADE D. RECEIVING UNIT on AGENCY AND STATION E. SIGNATURE LAST ITEM RECEIPT FDR DETAINEE RELEASE {2011!61?19] Page 1 of 1 Civil N0. BUZZFEED, INC et aL, v. DOD 002389 DEPARTIVIENT OF DEFENSE JOINT TASK FORCE OTB-435. Legal Operations BAGW AIRFIELD. AFGHANISTAN APO Ali 09354 JTF-435-LO MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD SUBJECT: Certi?cate for Release 0f (bite: 1. This memorandum is to certify that the following individual was detained by the United States Armed Forces on or about 1 November 2010 to OFFICIAL FIRST LAST NAME DOB COUNTRY OF SON OF NAME BIRTH b11_4a {bits} I I (site) AFGHANISTAN omsmop Wt 2. This individual has been determined to no longer pose a threat to the United States Armed Forces. the Government. and the people of Afghanistan. There are no criminal charges from the United States pending against this individual. The United States government intends that this person be fully rejoined with his family, village and community and leads a peaceful life. Further illegal acts against the people oi?Ai?ghanistan will result in rte-arrest. Legal Operations Paralegal ORIGINAL Civit No. 1:1 INC et al., V. DOD 0023911] DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMBINED JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 435 TASK FORCE PEACEKEEPER BAG-RAM AIRFIELD, AFGHANISTAN REPLY to APO AE 09354 MEMORANDUM FOR Director, Legal Operations Directorate, Combined Joint lnterageney Task Foree 435, Bagrnm Air?eld, Al.'ghanistatt, APO Ali 09354 SUBJECT: l3 January 201i Detainee Review Board (DRE) Recommendation Vote for Release for ISN 4561 l. I reviewed the ?ndings and recommendation of the DRE conducted on 13 January 201 concerning the internment of Detainee 4561. By a vote ol?3 to 0, the board members found that the detainee did not meet the criteria for internment and should he released. Pursuant to Deputy Secretary of Defense Policyr Guidance on Review Procedures and Transfer and Release Authority at ?agrant Theater Facility dated 2 July 2009* i approve the ?nding and direct that ISN 45th be released from the Detention Facility in t?arwan. 2. Place oft?esicleuee for 456] is 3. 'l?lte point ol?eontaet For this memorandum is {bicarbin 46 MP CMD, CJA. ?I'asl-t I-?oree Peacekeeper, at {Dit?i I - if ANDI n. RRAY Brigadier General1 SA Commanding Civil No. BUZZFEED, INC el aL, v. DOD 002391 RELEASE ORDER 1. TD: Confinement or Br Eg Of?cer 1. INSTALLATION: Detention Facility in Parwan 3. DATE .1743 r03 .15} THE ORGANIZATION SHOWN. THE INHATE NAMED BELOW WILL BE RELEASED FROM GOHFI HEMENT AND DELIVERED TD 5. IHMATE NAME (Last, First, Mid-W6} I II 5.. SEN 7. GRADE TWA 8. SERVICE BRANCH NIH. s. ORGANIZATION IO. REASON FOR RELEASE DETAINEE REVIEW BOARD FOR THE COMMANDER 1'1. AUTHENTICATIHG OFFICER NAME (L351. WI 12. IDII3JIDII5I 13. GRADE. ORGANIZATION. AND (mummy OFF TITLE ICE RECEIPT AGKNOWLEDGED. ?14. RECEIPT OF THE ABOVE NAMED RELEASED PERSON IS 15. DATE 26/7 (Zia-1?22 16. TIME 17. NAME. GRADE, ORGANIZATION. TITLE 1 3. SIG HETURE EDII3IIDH5) AFGHANISTAN CITIZENSHIP. PROPERTY RELEASED ON DA FORM 4137. DETAINEE MEDICALLY EXAMINED WITHIN 24 HO URS AND IS RELEASED IN GOOD HEALTH. DD FORM 2713, NOV 1999 Civil N0. BUZZFEED, INC et al{302392 HAND RECEIPTIANNEX NUMBER FROM: TO 0! INS form. SEE 0.4 PAM The proponent 399nm! is ODCSLOG. 1333 I END ITEM STOCK NUMBER END ITEM DESCRIPTION PUBLICATION NUMBER PUBLICATION DATE QUANTITY ONLY NJA . ?e?A NRA MIA NHL STOCK NUMBER ITEM DESCRIPTION CITY 9. QUANTITY 5F UI AUTH 456[ MEDICAL FILES PK I I . Ial.,v. WHEN USED AS A: UUZJHJ HAND RECEIPT. enler Hand Receipt Annex Number HAND RECEIPT FOR QUARTERS FURNITURE. enter Condition Codes HAND RECEIPT ANNEXICOM RECENT. enter Accounting Requirements Code (ARC). PAGE I OF I PAGES 53 I EDITION 0F JAN 55 IS OBSOLETE Ala-D pg V219 (W6) Civil No- BUZZFEED, INC et aL, v- DOD 002394 :45? ISN Civil No. BUZZFEED, INC et V- DOD [102395 5/0 . Civil N0. BUZZFEED, INC el al., V. DOD [102396 use? OF DEFENSE COMMANDER COMBINED JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 09320 IN REPLY REFER To: CJIATF 26 November 2010 MEMORANDUM FOR Director, Theater Intelligence Group, Parwan, Afghanistan Subject: Separation Packet for Detaineel (blt?l I ISNI throne I-004567DP (456?) 1. I have care?slly reviewed subject request for the use of the restricted interrogation technique of Separation for a period of 30 days. 2. Your request is hereby approved for a period ot'ZU days. You may submit a request to extend detainees time in separation, if a well-orchestrated interrogation strategy determines that additional time in separation is necessary. You are directed to ensure that the detainee is treated humanely at all times, in strict accordance with the JTF 435 Detentions Operations SOP, 23 1 0-0] the Detainee Treatment Act, and other applicable US. law and regulations and directives. You are also directed to ensure that interrogation operations throughout the period of separation and beyond are performed in strict accordance with FM 3. I {onerous} 1 Staff Judge Advocate, CJIATF 435 is the point of contact for this matter. He may be contacted by email at[ {some} should you have an)r questions concerning this authorization. ROBERT S. HARWARD Vice Admiral, US. Navy Copy to: Staff Judge Advocate, CJIATF 435 Commander, Task Force Peacekeeper Civil N0. BUZZFEED, INC at 33., v. DOD 002397 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMMANDER COMBINED JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 09320 IN REPLY REFER TO: CJIATF 26 November 2010 MEMORANDUM FOR: Commander, Combined Joint lnteragenoy Task Force 435 Subject: Legal Review of Separation Packet Detaineel {bite} {bittma will-45671)? (4567) l. have carefully reviewed subject request for Separation. The request satis?es the requirements of FM 2?213. 2. It is noteworthy that this detainee has not been interrogated while he has been in a period of acclimatization in connection with his initial con?nement in the Detention Facility in Parwan (DFIP). However, based on assessments from the capturing unit and investigators at the DF 1P, detainee is a good candidate for separation- 3. In this case, there is a reasonable basis to believe that the detainee is likely to possess important intelligence, and that other interrogation techniques will be insuf?cient to gain access to this intelligence. 4. Based upon my review of subject request and the accompanying documentation, I ?nd the request to be legally unobjeetionable. 5. I am available to discuss this matter at your convenience. (bli3ilbll?i Staff Judge Advocate can No. twice?ozoazi Ith et a, v. DOD oozsoa DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMBINED JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 09320 REFER TO: CJIATF 435-SJA RM 11-138 30 August 2011 Dean" (DEE) This responds to your conespondence letter requesting the status July 2011,[ one} rs case was reviewed by a Detainee Review Board (DRE) at the Detention Facility in Parwan. The board he met criteria for detention and was recommended for continued On 21 January 2012, his case is scheduled to be reviewed again. Thank you for your continued cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions concerning this case, I may be reached atl' (mom's) Sincerelv. 3 5 moons: Staff Judge Advocate 002399 Civil No. BUZZFEED, at al., V. DOD {b14151 (DH3FIDHEI (W5) Civil N0. BUZZFEED, INC et aL, v. DOD {1132400 (2M T0: 435 [1?138 {bX?l Respectfully, lswt??k? Civil N0. BUZZFEED, INC et v- DOD {102-401 Civil No. 1:14?cv?02034 INC el al., V- DOD {102402 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMMANDER COMBINED JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 09320 IN REPLY REFER TO: CHATF 435-SJA 29 January 2011 MEMORANDUM FOR Director, Theater Intelligence Group, Parwan, Afghanistan Subject: Separation Packet for Detainee ISNUO4635DP (04635} I. I have carefully,r reviewed subject request for the use of the restricted interrogation technique of Separation for a period of 30 days. 2. Your request is hereby,r approved for a period of 20 days. You may submit a request to extend detainee?s time in separation, if a well-orchestrated interrogation strategy determines that additional time in separation is necessary. You are directed to ensure that the detainee is treated humanely at all times, in strict accordance with the TF 435 Detentitms Operations SOP, 2310.01E, the Detainee Treatment Act, and other applicable U.S. law and regulations and directives. You are also directed to ensure that interrogation operations throughout the period of separation and beyond are performed in strict accordance with FM 2-223. 3. I (blt3itb1l?l Staff Judge Advocate, CJIATF 435 is the point of contact for this matter. He Ina}r be contacted by email at[ {exempts} should you have any questions concerning this authorization- ROBERT S. HARWARD Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy Copy to: Staff Judge Advocate, CJIATF 435 Commander, Task Force Peacekeeper Civil No. 1:1 et at, v. DOD 002456 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Li COMBINED JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE I435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 09320 CHATF 435-SJA 29 January 2011 MEMORANDUM FOR: Commander, Combined Joint Interagencyr Task Force 435 Subject: Legal Review of Separation Packet ICO Detainee ISN 004685DP (04635) 1. I have carefully reviewed subject request for Separation. The request satis?es the requirements of FM 2-22.13. 2. It is noteworthy that this detainee has been interrogated one time while he has been in a period of acclimatization in connection with his initial con?nement in the Detention Facility in Parwan (DEF). Based on assessments from the capturing unit and investigators at the DFIP, detainee is a good candidate for separation. 3. [n this case, there is a reasonable basis to believe that the detainee is liker to possess important intelligence, and that other interrogation techniques will be insuf?cient to gain access to this intelligence. 4. Based upon my review of subj ect request and the accompanying documentation, I ?nd the request to be legally unobjectionable. 5. I am available to discuss this matter at your convenience. {bll3libli?l Stait Judge Advocate Civil No. BUZZFEED, INC et al., v. DOD 0024!]? . DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE L?f (C;th COMBINED JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 09320 IN REPLY REFER To: CJIATF 435-SJA 19 Feieuruarjtr 2011 MEMORANDUM FOR: Commander, Combined Joint Interagencyr Task Force 435 Subject: Legal Review of Separation Packet 1C0 Detainee ISN 004692DP (4692) l. I have carefully reviewed subject request for Separation. The request satis?es the requirements of FM 2. It is noteworthy that this detainee has not been interrogated during his period of acclimatization in connection with his initial con?nement in the Detention Facility in Parwan (DFIP). However, based on assessments from the capturing unit and investigators at the DFIP, detainee is a good candidate for separation. 3. In this case, there is a reasonable basis to believe that the detainee is likely to possess important intelligence, and that other interrogation techniques will be insuf?cient to gain access to this intelligence. 4. Based upon my review of subject request and the accompanying documentation, I ?nd the request to be legally unobj ectionabl-available to discuss this matter at your convenience {bli3libli?i Staff Judge Advocate Civil No. 1:14-cv-02034 BUZZFEED, INC et at, v. DOD 002408 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMMANDER COMBIN ED JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 09320 REPLY REFER To: CJIATF 1.9 February 2011 MEMORANDUM FOR Director, Theater Intelligence Group, Parwan, Afghanistan Subject: Separation Packet for Detainee ISN 0046921313 (4692) 1. I have carefully reviewed subject request for the use of the restricted interrogation technique of Separation for a period of 30 days. 2. Your request is hereby approved for a period of 20 days. You may submit a request to extend detainee?s time in separation, if a well-orchestrated interrogation strategy determines that additional time in separation is necessary. You are directed to ensure that the detainee is treated humanely at all times, in strict accordance with the TF 43S Detentions Operations SOP, 2310.01E, the Detainee Treatment Act, and other applicable US. law and DOD regulations and directives. You are also directed to ensure that interrogation operations throughout the period of separation and beyond are perfonned in Strict accordance with FM 2-223. 3. {momma} l, Staif Judge Advocate, CJIATF 435 is the point of contact for this matter. He may be contacted by email at_ @afghanswaannymil shonld you have an}:T questions concerning this authoritarian. ROBERT S. HARWARD Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy Copy to: Staff Judge Advocate, CJIATF 435 Commander, Task Forree Peacekeeper Civii N0. BUZZFEED, INC et EL, v. DOD {102409 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMBINED JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 09320 REPLY REFER TO: CJIATF 435-SJA 19 February 20] 1 MEMORANDUM FOR: Commander, Combined Joint Interagenct-r Task oree 435 Subject: Legal Review of' Separation Packet Detainee ISN UO4709DP (4709) l. I have carefully reviewed subject request for Separation. The request satis?es the requirements of FM 2?223. 2. It is noteworthy that this detainee has not been interrogated during his period of acclimatization in connection with his initial con?nement in the Detention Facility in Pan-ran However, based on assessments from the capturing unit and investigators at the DFIP, detainee is a good candidate for separation. 3. In this case, there is a reasonable basis to believe that the detainee is likely to possess important intelligence, and that other interrogation techniques will be insuf?cient to gain access to this intelligence. 4. Based upon my review of subject request and the accompanying documentation, I ?nd the request to be legally unobjectionable. 5. I am available to discuss this matter at your convenience. WNW {bit3itbit5i Staff Judge Advocate SEER-W Civil No. 1:14-ev-t32034 BUZZFEED, INC et al., v. 000 002410 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Ci COMMANDER COMBINED JOINT TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 09320 IN REPLY REFER To: CJIATF 435-SJA 19 February 2011 MEMORANDUM FOR Director, Theater Intelligence Group, Parwan, Afghanistan Subject: Separation Packet for Detainee ISN004709DP (4709) 1. I have carefully reviewed subject request for the use of the restricted interrogation technique of Separation for a period of 30 days. 2. Your request is hereby approved for a period of 20 days. You may Submit a request to extend detainee-?3 time in separation, if a well -orchestrated interrogation strategy determines that additional time in separation is necessary. You are directed to ensure that the detainee is treated humanely at all times, in strict accordance with the TF 435 Detentions Operations SOP, 2310.0] E, the Detainee Treatment Act, and other applicable US. law and regulations and directives. You are also directed to ensure that interrogation operations throughout the period of separation and beyond are performed in strict accordance with FM 2-223. 3. I tmtutbit?i I Staff Judge Advocate, CJIATF 435 is the point of contact for this matter. He may.r be contacted by email at {hummus} tailsfahanswaarmymil should you have an).r questions concerning this authorization. Wat/W ROBERT S. HARWARD Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy Copy to: Staff Judge Advocate, CJIATF 435 Commander, Task Force Peacekeeper Civil No. INC at 31., v. DOD {302411 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMEIN so INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 435 came PHOENIX APO AE 09320 if one IN REPLY REFER. TO: CJIATF 28 April 201 1 MEMORANDUM FOR: Commander, Combined Joint Inter-agency Task Force 435 Subject: Legal Review of Separation Packet 1C0 Detaineel one I, tb}t1lt.4a i- 0043 1. I have carefully reviewed subject request for Separation, which satis?es the requirements of Army Field Manual 2. Detainee was captured on 14 April 201 by Task Force and spent approximately 6 days at the Bagram Field Detention Site (FDS) prior to being transferred to the Detention Facility in Parwan (DFIP). Detainee was assessed by interrogators to be somewhat cooperative and detainee provided some intelligence on various Hezb-c lslami Gulbuddin (HIG) leaders, as well as some operational information of the local HIG. However, his level of cooperation is assessed by interrogators as not comportingl thitiltda which indicates detainee is directly involved in HIG attacks and ?nancial management. 3. Under Army Field Manual 2-223, separation is authorized by exception when there is a good basis to believe the detainee is liker to possess important intelligence and the interrogation approach techniques provided in Chapter 8 are insufficient. Separation should be used as part of a well-orchestrated strategjr involving the innovative application of unrestricted approach techniques. 4. Based upon my review of subject request and the accompanying documentation, 1 ?nd the request to be legally suf?cient and 1 recommend approvalavailable to discuss this matter at your convenience. (b K3llbit?i Staff ridge Advocate Civil No. 1:1chio2oszi BUZZFEED, INC etaL, v. ou2412 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMBINED JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK mass 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO as cases new! in REPLY REFER TO: 435-SJA May 2011 MEMORANDUM FOR: Commander, Combined Joint Interagencv Task Force 435 Subject: Legal Review of SeparatiCin Extension Request Detaineel torts) I, moron-431 1 DP 1. I have carefully reviewed subject request for Separation extension, along with the original request for Separation, which satis?es the requirements of Anny Field Manual 2. Detainee was captured on 14 April 201 by Task Force and spent approximately 6 days at the Bagram Field Detention Site (FDS) prior to being transferred to the Detention Facilityr in Parwan (DFIP). Detainee was assessed by interrogators to be somewhat cooperative and detainee provided some intelligence on various Hozb?e [slami Gulbuddin leaders, as well as some operational information of the local H16 in Laghman Province. However. his level of cooperation was assessed by interrogators asl onion land biometric evidence, which indicates detainee is directly involved in HIG IED attacks and ?nancial management. Detainee was approved for separation on 28 April 2011. During his separation. detainee has provided information on a weapons cache in Nuristan that may contain stinger missiles. Additionally, detainee has begun to discuss his connections to and suicide vests found with his ?ngerprints. [interrogators easess that detainee will likely provide information on the HIE/Taliban and suicide-bomber network in Laghman Province. 3. Under Army Field Manual 2-223, separation is authorized by exception when there is a good basis to believe the detainee is likely to possess important intelligence and the interrogation approach techniques provided in Chapter 8 are insuf?cient. Separation should be used as part of a well-orchestrated strategy involving the innovative application of unrestricted approach techniques. 4. Based upon my review of subject request and the accompanying documentation. I ?nd the request to be legally suf?cient and i recommend approval of the 10 day extension reo est. lbll3llbli?l 5. I am available to discuss this matter at your convenience. {bli3l'lbli?l Staff Judge Advocate Civil No. INC et 31., v. DOD {102413 a on DEPARTMENTIO-F DEFENSE COMMANDER COMBINED JOINT INTERAG EN CY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX ?95} APO AE 09320 a of IN REFER TO: CJIATF 435-SJA 28 April 201 1 MEMORANDUM FOR Director, Theater Intelligence Group. Parwan, Afghanistan Subject: Separation Request Packet for Detaineel one: ISN 00431 l. have carefully reviewed subject request for the use of the restricted interrogation technique of Separation for a period of 30 days. 2. Your request is approved for a total of 20 days. You may submit a request to extend detainee-?s time in separation, if a well-orchestrated interrogation strategy determines that additional time in separation is necessary. You are directed to ensure that the detainee is treated humaner at all timesE in strict accordance with the JTF 435 Detentions Operations SOP, 2310.015. the Detainee Treatment Act, and other applicable us. law and regulations and directives. You are also directed to ensure that interrogation operations throughout the period of separation and beyond are performed in strict ac co rdance with FM 3. I some 1 Staft' Judge Advocate. CJIATF 435 is the point of contact for this matter. He may be contacted by email atl {erasure should you have any questions concerning this authorization. MARK S. MARTINS Brigadier General, U.S. Army By Delegation Copy to: Staff Judge Advocate. CJIATF 43S Commander, Task Force Peacekeeper Civil No. rum?ocean BUZZFEED, INC et al., v. o02414 ?at Manx yam DEFENSE COMMANDER COMBINED JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 435 CAMP PHOENIX APO AE 09320 IN REPLY REFER TO: CJIATF 13 May 2011 MEMORANDUM FOR Director, Theater intelligence Group. Parwan, Afghanistan USN Subject: Separation Extension Request for Detaineel 00481 1 DP l. I have carefully reviewed subj ect request for the extension of use of the restricted interrogation technique of Separation for a period of 10 days. 2. Your initial request was approved for a period of 20 days. Your subsequent request for an additional 10 days of separation is hereby approved. You are directed to ensure that the detainee is treated humanely at all times, in strict accordance with the JTF 435 Detentions Operations SOP. 2310.01E, the Detainee Treatment Act, and other applicable U.S. law and regulations and directives. You are also directed to ensure that interrogation operations throughout the period of separation and beyond are performed in strict accordance with FM 2- 22.3. 3. (stems: Staff Judge Advocate. CJIATF 435 is the point of contact for this matter. He may be contacted by email ail (systems; should you have any questions concerning this authorization. MARK S. MARTINS Brigadier General, U.S. Army By Delegation Copy to: Staff Judge Advocate, CJIATF 435 Commander. Task Force Peacekeeper 1 can; No. Midi-020311 BUZZFEED, trite et al., v. 002415