SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
1000 DEFENSE PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, DC 20301-1000

APR 0 2017

 

MEMORANDUM FOR DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
SECRETARIES OF THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS
CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF
UNDER SECRETARIES OF DEFENSE
GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
ASSISTANT SECRETARIES OF DEFENSE
SUBJECT: Designation of Harvey Rishikof as Convening Authority for Military Commissions
Pursuant to chapter 47A of title 10, U.S.C., section 948h, Harvey Rishikof is designated
as Convening Authority for Military Commissions. This designation is effective as of
April 3, 2017, and will continue until a new convening authority is designated. In his role as
Convening Authority, and in accordance with the applicable Rules for Military Commission,
provisions of the Regulation for Trial by Military Commission, and applicable judicial orders,
Mr. Rishikof is to receive legal advice relating to military commissions solely from an

appropriately designated Legal Advisor to the Convening Authority and members of the

appropriately designated Legal Advisor?s staff as necessary.

Legal Advisor to the Convening Authority for Military Commissions
Chief Prosecutor, Of?ce of the Chief Prosecutor

Chief Defense Counsel, Of?ce of the Chief Defense Counsel

Chief Judge, Military Commissions Trial Judiciary



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