Page 1 of7 Email Message From: stal Stanle A GEN US ARMY COMISF bxe) To: Hogg, David USA BG USA HQ ISAF Fuller, Kurt BG USA CJTF82 Cc: bxa), (bxs) m" I wilsonwil[SMTP:wiIsonwilQbxa ?caparrottic?m? I il-miL- bx?) [SMTijxm Macdonald, John A USA MG USA USFOR-A ADMINISTRATIVE 0 0 I i riguez, David USA LTG, DCG, [SMTP:RodriguezD@ Jones. Michael MG ADMINISTRATIVE McRaven William SMTP:mcravenb thomas a [SMTP:thomasra PetraeusI .vid GEN ADMINISTRATIVE Miller Austin USA 86 USA YELLOW BUILDING 0N5) Everhart ll Carlton USA 86 USAF USFOR-A ADMINISTRATIVE D.EVERHART W5) Petraeus David GEN RATIVE Michael USA MG USA ADMINISTRATIVE McRaven, William [SMTP:mcravenb We) Sent: 7/2/2009 at 11:21 PM Received: 7/2/2009 at 11:23 PM Subject: Approval to Return Body to Family Classification: NONE Dave, A A A Just spoke to a we have DEPSECDEF approval to return the detaineeas body to the family a can execute that immediately. A A A They weighed the positions/rationale provided and support our recommendation.A Thanks to all for working this. A A A Still need to conduct all the other investigation and gathering of key Civil N0. 1:14-cv-02034 BUZZFEED, INC et al., v. DOD 001872 9/4/2015 Page 2 of 7 information iot support key engagements (Pres Karzai, etc) as we go fwd. A Vr Stan Classification: SEGREI NONE A A From: Hogg, David USA BG USA HQ ISAF Sent: Friday, July 03, 2009 7:37 AM To: Fuller, Kurt BG USA CJTF82 CC: Stanle A GEN US ARMY [5m 'AFCommander@be6) fullerw 'wils nw 'scaparrotticd?fi LNO 5? I Macdonald, John A USA MG USA Allen, John LtGen Hood, Jay MG Rodriguez David USA LTG, DCG, Michael MG 'mcravenb 'thomasragf?i Petraeus, David GEN Miller, Austin USA BG Everhart II, Carlton USA BG USAF USFOR-A Subject: RE: DECEASED DETAINEE (5087767) WAIVER REQUEST A Classification: NONE Kurt, A As we continue this recovery mission please note below aneed to have available a full summary of the Mission, Outcome, Circumstances surrounding the death, and other pertinent factors; eg the participation of Afghan partner forces on the Obj which we A know will be key questions Pres Karzai will be expected to havea a we will need assistance with info to prepare the facts to give to the ANG a you can send to me and we will work it with the Staff up here for the Boss thanks A V/r Dave Hogg A h? Classification: NONE A A Civil N0. BUZZFEED, INC et al., v. DOD 001873 9/4/2015 Page 3 of 7 From: Stanley A GEN US ARMY COMISF Sent: Friday, July 03, 2009 7:14 AM To: Ho David USA BG USA HQ ISAF IMO). Cc: I wilsonwil@PW) scaparrottic@Pm) IP99 LNO lib?XS) Macdonald, John A USA MG USA Allen, John LtGen DCG, Jones, Michael MG mcravenb thomasra Petraeus, David GEN Miller, Austin 5 USA BG USA YELLOW Everhart II, Carlton USA BG USAF Subject: RE: DECEASED DETAINEE (5087767) WAIVER REQUEST Hood, Jay MG Rodriguez, David USA LTG, A Classification: SEGREI NONE Dave Hogg/All, A A A I just spoke for the second time to Jim Miller, about our request: at this point DEPSECDEF has the request and has not approved pending our response to the question on whether an autopsy can be conducted here in AFG.A A If I remember correctly from the last action, the answer is no, but I need to have you confirm this and get the work thru the JS to DEPSECDEF so we can get a decision. Short Summary of Status As I believe it Stands: A 1.A I just spoke to AME Eikenberry and he and I are in agreement that the best COA is to return the body to the family (waive the autopsy trip to Dover).A Our reasons are based on Afghan culture, the likelihood that a US autopsy would not impress any suspicious Afghans on this, and that we will conduct a normal investigation of the incident here (w/o the Dover autopsy).A The overriding driver is the respect for Afghan culture on this. A 2.A GEN Petreaus (as noted below), supports this position. A 3.A VADM McRaven will conduct an investigation of all events surrounding the detainee death a CID involvement is expected. A 4.A We need to have available a full summary of the Mission, Outcome, Circumstances surrounding the death, and other pertinent factors; eg the participation of Afghan partner forces on the Obj which we know will be key questions Pres Karzai will be expected to have. A A As with all things, this is a trust credibility issue.A The autopsy requirement Civil N0. BUZZFEED, INC et al., v. DOD 001874 . . 9/4/20 1 5 Page 4 of 7 was instituted to provide forensic credibility to US rulings on deaths in situations like this a understandable.A We, however, need to balance that with our credibility with the Afghan populace.A Full disclosure of other important factors is key to maintaining trust credibility with the GIROA. A Dewey: ensure this is fwded to AME Eikenberry (we just spoke on the phone on this). A Ensure the PACC has full visibility so they can support the approval process in the Pentagon. A Vr Stan A Classification: NONE A A From: Petraeus, David GEN Sent: Friday, July 03, 2009 4:38 AM To: Allen John LtGen Hood, Jay MG thomasra Rodriguez, David USA LTG, DCG, scaparrottic Jones, chael MG mcravenb Cc: I FE) I Hogg, David USA BG USA HQ wilsonw lama) IP99 LNO Fi? I Macdonald, John A USA MG USA Stanley A GEN US ARMY COMISF Subject: RE: DECEASED DETAINEE (5087767) WAIVER REQUEST A Classification: Roger, John, thanks A Classification: Derived From: USCENTCOM Classification Guide 0501. Declassify On: Tuesday, July 02, 2019 A A A A From: Allen, John LtGen Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 8:04 PM To: Hood, Ja MG 'thomasra@l b; 'RodriguezD I'scaparrotticqmm Jones, Michael 1 MG 'mcravenb CC: Civil N0. 1:14?cv?02034 BUZZFEED, INC et al., v. DOD 001875 9/4/2015 Page 5 of 7 flu?Xe) [mm?m 'wilsonwil@bm) P99 LNO [57" Macdonald, John A USA MG USA Stanley A GEN US ARMY Petraeus, David GEN Subject: RE: DECEASED DETAINEE (5087767) WAIVER REQUEST A Classification: Boss and Chief just signed the memo requesting release of the remains.A It will shortly be en route to DSD's staff. A Very respectfully A John John R. Allen LtGen, USMC Deputy Commander, U.S. Central Command Comm - was) I VOSIP TSVOIP - DRSN (Office) DRSN (Qtrs) 45763?1 Cell ?[bx6) I NIPR allenjrgimo?' SIPR allen JWICS Tandberg I A A Classification: Derived From: USCENTCOM Classification Guide 0501. Declassify On: Tuesday, July 02, 2019 A A From: Hood, ay MG Sent: Thursday Jul 02 2009 8:01 PM To: 'thomasra RodriguezD scaparrottic Jones, Michael MG mcravenb@ Cc: P99LNOISAF@soc.smil.mil; AFCommander@soc.smil.mil; copleyr@soc.smil.mil; I I david.r.hoggdm5) wilsonwildmw) I lMacdonald, John A USA MG USA Allen, John LtGen Stanley A GEN US ARMY Petraeus, David GEN Subject: RE: DECEASED DETAINEE (5087767) WAIVER REQUEST Classification: Civil N0. BUZZFEED, INC et al., v. DOD 001876 9/4/2015 Page 6 of 7 Tony,A HaveA discussed this with Gen Petraeus and he has authorized us to forward a request to DOD waiving the autopsy on the detainee.A We willA useA VADM McCraven's request to waive the policy requirement for an autopsy, citing the request of Paktika Governor, as a basis for ourA request.A We have already been in contact with OGC staff on this issue, and wanted to move quickly to support.A A Supporting memos from will be useful in describing the need to act quickly in response toA local Afghan authorities desire for the body to be released for cultural and religious potential harmful impacts if we fail to return the body soonest.A A We will add those to our already forwarded request as supporting arguments.A Given the time difference, we will likely be able to provide the decision makers a complete picture by early morning EDT.A A I've opened up several others IOT make sure we are supporting CDR, intent.A ATW, JayA A A A A Classification: Derived From: USCENTCOM Classification Guide 0501. Declassify On: Tuesday, July 02, 2019 A A From: thomasratfxs) [ma 113? thomasra] Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 7:00 PM To: Rodri uede?? scaparrottic@ I CC: bee) I Hood, ay MG W) W) 4J:d?1vid. . hoqq?b?Xs) wilsonwil Subject: DECEASED DETAINEE (5087767) WAIVER REQUEST CLASSIFICATION: SECRET CAVEATS: NONE TERMS: NONE Gentlemen, we just concluded a conference call with the CENTCOM MG Hood, regarding the subject line deceased detainee, who died subsequent to the hostage rescue mission in Paktika early AM 2 July.A A BLUF is CC requires/desires Asupportinga requests from RC-E and to secure a detainee release waiver which will be adjudicated at the OSD level. A The decision must be pushed to that level based upon a non-concurrence from the Civil No. 1:14-cv-02034 BUZZFEED, INC et al., v. 000 001877 9/4/2015 Page 7 of 7 [Bis?x Office of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner (Enclosures 2 and 3), who concludes that Ainjurious conduct is a contributing factor to the death of this individuala (two attachments include memorandum and an accompanying e?mail where he cites his personal opinions about the ?continued allegations of detainee abuse).A The attending physician at FOB SHARANA did cite any cause for concern/death other than apparent cardiac arrest. A An additional attachment it the perspective of the BSO, CDR 1?501, who requests, on behalf of the Provincial Governor, the expeditious release of the deceased in order to avoid a serious breach in the security situation in Paktika. A Request that you forward supporting notes from your respective commands to CENTCOM NLT 3 July so that they can pursue resolution in the early AM hours in D.C.A A BG Thomas Bagram) ACG NSTS: ma? Commercial:bm) Blackberry: SIPR: HYPERLINK "mailto:thomasra@ thomasra NIPR: HYPERLINK "mailto:thomasra@ "thomasr A DERIVED FROM: MANUAL 380?5 DECLASSIFY ON: 25 YEARS FROM DATE OF E-MAIL DATE OF SOURCE: 1 MAY 2006 CLASSIFICATION ATCH: SECRET CAVEATS ATCH: NONE TERMS ATCH: NONE CLASSIFICATION: SECRET CAVEATS: NONE TERMS: NONE Civil N0. 1:14-cv-02034 BUZZFEED, INC et al., v. DOD 001878 9/4/2015