SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
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MEMORANDUM FOR DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
SECRETARIES OF THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS
CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF
UNDER SECRETARIES OF DEFENSE
OF MILITARY SERVICES
GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
ASSISTANT SECRETARIES OF DEFENSE

SUBJECT: Designation of James Coyne as Acting Convening Authority for Military
Commissions

Pursuant to chapter 47A of title 10. U.S.C.. section 948h. James Coyne is designated as
Acting Convening Authority for Military Commissions. This designation is effective as of
February 3. 2018. 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 ommissmn.
provisions of the Regulation for Trial by Military Commission. and applicable judicial orders.
Mr. Coyne 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.

The memorandum. subject: Designation of Harvey Rishikof as the Convening Authority
for Military Commissions. dated April 4, 2017. is hereby rescinded.

Win mm

Acting Legal Advisors to the Convening Authority for Military Commissions
Chief Prosecutor, Office of the Chief Prosecutor

Chief Defense Counsel. Ollice of the Chief Defense Counsel

Chiefludge. Military Commissions Trial Judiciary



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SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
DEFENSE PENTAGON
WASHINGTON. DC 20301-1000

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MEMORANDUM FOR DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
SECRETARIES OF THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS
CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF
UNDER SECRETARIES OF DEFENSE
CHIEFS OF MILITARY SERVICES
GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
ASSISTANT SECRETARIES OF DEFENSE

SUBJECT: Designation of James Coyne as Director of the Of?ce of the Convening Authority
for Military Commissions

Pursuant to chapter 47A of title 10. U.S.C.. section 948h. James Coyne is hereby
designated as Acting Director of the Office of the Convening Authority for Military
Commissions. This designation is effective from February 3. 2018. until this designation is
rescinded. In this role. Mr. Coyne shall be mp0nsible for the administrative and logistical
oversight of the operations of the Of?ce of the Convening Authority for Military Commissions.
As appropriate. Mr. Coyne may delegate the responsibilities to staff at the Office of the
Convening Authority for Military Commissions.

 

The memorandum. subject: Designation of Harvey Rishikof as the Director of the Office
of the Convening Authority for Military Commissions. dated April 4. 2017, is hereby rescinded.



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Acting Legal Advisors to the Convening Authority for Military Commissions
Chief Prosecutor. Of?ce of the Chief Prosecutor

Chief Defense Counsel. Office of the Chief Counsel

Chief Judge. Military Commissions Trial Judiciary

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