The changes came more than two years after the abu ghraib iraqi prisoner abuse scandal and criticism from human rights activists over treatment of guantanamo detainees. During previous armed conflicts, interrogators contributed significantly to the overall. United states army field manual on interrogation wikialpha. As of 27 july 2007, some 542 field manuals were in use. At best it can help readers to avoid the charactt risiic miatake s of poor interrogator s4 ito purpose io to provide guidelines for kubark interrogation, and particularly the cou. The cryptonym kubark appears in the title of a 1963 cia document kubark counterintelligence interrogation which describes interrogation techniques, including, among other things.
A core responsibility of the hig is to study the comparative effectiveness of interrogation approaches. Army releases new interrogation manual article the. The us army field manual on interrogation, sometimes known by the military nomenclature fm 3452, is a 177page manual describing to military interrogators how to conduct effective interrogations while conforming with us and international law. Top ten army field manual interrogation guidelines white. Counterinsurgency open pdf 14 mb this field manualmarine corps warfighting publication establishes doctrine fundamental principles for military operations in a counterinsurgency coin environment. Army intelligence relies on the tactics of intelligence interrogation to assess and combat enemy forces, but recent events at the abu ghraib prison in iraq revealed violations of the rules of intelligence interrogation and human rights, officially codified in the u. The first manual, kubark counterintelligence interrogation, dated july 1963, is the source of much of the material in the second manual. The most recent revision was renamed field manual fm 222. But the manual itself calls such separation for security reasons segregation, and specifically says the separation discussed in appendix m is not the same as security segregation but is meant for interrogation purposes, its techniques to be applied with others in the army field manual, including fear up and ego down techniques, i. On december 14, 2005, the new york times reported that the army field manual had been rewritten by the pentagon. The paper will discuss concurrent research of body language, facial expression and proxemics relative to the interview and interrogation process. They are usually available to the public at low cost or free electronically. United states army field manuals are published by the united states armys army publishing directorate.
Army intelligence and interrogation handbook us army. An empirical evaluation of intelligencegathering interrogation techniques from the united states army field manual article pdf available in applied cognitive psychology 286 november 2014. There are currently 468 field manuals available and many more are on their way. For other terms defined in the text, the term is italicized and the number of the proponent publication follows the definition. However, the army field manual on human intelligence collector operations, which binds both military and cia interrogators, permits methods of interrogation that are recognized under international.
Previously, the manual s interrogation techniques section could be read freely on the internet. It is based on lessons learned from previous counterinsurgencies and contemporary operations. Csis interrogation arm is a vehiclemounted crane system designed to investigate and remove improvised explosive devices ieds. Police training in interviewing and interrogation methods.
This new doctrine has created restrictions that add unnecessary hours to the process of exploiting detainees through tactical interrogation. Contrary to obamas promises, the us military still permits. In other words, torture doesnt work in wartime situations when you have a ticking time bomb, you have to doits a volume business at that point. But regardless of how smoothtalking a detective may be, the secret to success in securing admissible confessions will always lie in being a good listener, mentally manipulating the. Us army field manual scrutinized for potential interrogation. If the army field manual is going to be the reference standard for us interrogation policy, then it needs to be retooled and excised of provisions like appendix m and others that are glaring. Although the proper goal of police interrogation, like any police investigation, is to determine the truth, accusatory interrogation proceeds systematically with one goal. The army field manual on interrogations compliance with. Pdf a careful reading of the kubark manual is essential for anyone involved in anticipating modernday interrogation guides such as cias kubark. Congress mandated that federal intelligence interrogators adhere to the methods of the u. Fm3452 field manual 3452 headquarters department of the anny washington. Mar 21, 2017 yes we can, here are a few ways that interrogators will conduct official interrogations on terrorist detainees. The manuals in question have been referred to by various media sources as the torture manuals.
Military field manuals mfm allows you to quickly and easily find and download free military manuals on a wide variety of subjects. The new manual specifically prohibits many of the controversial enhanced interrogation techniques including waterboarding which brought the matter to public attention, and also stipulates that the list is not allinclusive of. Major documents in the history of american intelligence interrogation are included in this unique ebook compilation, including two famous manuals, the cia. Definitions for which fm 70 is the proponent field manual are printed in boldface in the text. Jun 14, 2015 in other words, the executive branch is to have total control over assessments of compliance of army field manual practice with socalled evidencebased, best practices for interrogation. Fm 70 applies to the active army, the army national guard army national guard of the united states, and. President obamas decision to ban enhanced interrogation techniques in favor of the army field manual guideline got me thinking about just what types of information extraction strategies. The us army field manual on interrogation, sometimes known by the military nomenclature fm 3452, is a 177page manual describing to military interrogators. Jan 23, 2009 interrogations must follow army field manual along with the order to shut down the guantanamo detention camp, president obama put a stop to the cias use of extreme interrogation techniques on.
Military documentssection room 1a518, pentagon washington, dc 203106050 distribution restriction. I think the empirical evidence of the last five years, hard years, tells us that. Contrary to obamas promises, the us military still. Sixteen of the manuals 19 interrogation techniques were.
This manual will supplement the instruction given in the criminal investigation course presented to the indiana law enforcement basic trainee attending the fifteen week tier i course in plainfield. The manual gives instructions on a range of issues, such as the structure, planning and management of human intelligence operations, the debriefing of soldiers, and the analysis of known relationships and map data. In 1997, two additional cia manuals were declassified in response to a freedom of information act foia request filed by the baltimore sun. Pdf a careful reading of the kubark manual is essential for anyone involved in interrogation, if perhaps for no other reason than to uncover a definition of.
The pentagon is now changing the 1992 army field manual rules for interrogation of prisoners, with the intent to cover this administrations criminal violations of it. Fm 322 army support to security cooperation incl c1 january 20 fm 322. Central intelligence agency cryptonym for the cia itself. The revised manual would have spelled out more clearly which interrogation techniques were prohibited. Read oct 05 state department rattled by impeachment inquiry revelations. The psychology of effective police interrogation is complex. All manuals are available to military personnel and civilians alike. Pentagon changes army field manual governing interrogation of prisoners this nest of american traitors is in deep, deep trouble. Jan 25, 2017 if you were ordered by the president to restart the cias use of enhanced interrogation techniques that fall outside of the army field manual, would you comply. It provides an authoritative guide for leaders and soldiers, while allowing freedom to adapt to circumstances.
Pdf an empirical evaluation of intelligencegathering. Jan 26, 2009 the army field manual itself is specific. Academic journal article texas international law journal the future of torture in the united states. The other 18 are various forms of psychological interrogation. Chapter 11 the highvalue detainee interrogation group. Interrogation strategies for an unconventional extremist enemy. However, there remain concerns that the field manual may fail to prevent the continued abuse and torture of detainees.
Only one of which, separation, is an overtly physical tactic. The army field manuals list contains 19 techniques. Regulation 2536, the doctrine in this field manual is not policy in and of itself, but is a body of thought on how army forces operate. Jan 25, 2014 t he united states army field manual afm on interrogation pdf has been sold to the american public and the world as a replacement for the brutal torture tactics used by the cia and the. Pentagon changes army field manual governing interrogation of. The requirement for us army special forces to conduct interrogation. Film credit us army interrogation training 1968 music credit kevin macleod. The army s news release stated that field manual 222. It is a very simple structure with integrated parts. The field manual was sometimes known by the code fm 3452. May 03, 2011 president obamas decision to ban enhanced interrogation techniques in favor of the army field manual guideline got me thinking about just what types of information extraction strategies. Interrogations which highlighted the new field manual as the. See photos of the abu ghraib torture incident highlight reel.
Interrogations must follow army field manual along with the order to shut down the guantanamo detention camp, president obama put a stop to. Human intelligence collector operations open pdf 5 mb this manual provides doctrinal guidance, techniques, and procedures governing the employment of human intelligent humint collection and analytical assets in support of the commanders intelligence needs. Fm2223 us army field manual on interrogation as of 200609. After i received my used copy on amazon last year, i was most amused by the fact that here in my hands, im holding a manual on how to learn esperanto completely focusing. It outlines the interrogators role within the greater intelligence effort as well as the units daytoday operations, and includes details on how. Army releases new interrogation manual article the united. This manual, the infamous kubark counterintelligence interrogation, dated july kubark was a u. Dec, 2014 the army field manuals list contains 19 techniques. June 6, 2007 condoleezza rice washington, dc 20520 dear. Nov 11, 20 but the manual itself calls such separation for security reasons segregation, and specifically says the separation discussed in appendix m is not the same as security segregation but is meant for interrogation purposes, its techniques to be applied with others in the army field manual, including fear up and ego down techniques, i. Army and cia interrogation manuals are seven controversial military training manuals which were declassified by the pentagon in 1996. Watch oct 04 mark shields and ramesh ponnuru on trump, ukraine and quid pro quo. The united states army field manual on interrogation instructs military interrogators how to conduct effective interrogations while conforming with u. Sep 06, 2006 separately, the pentagon unveiled longawaited changes to the 1992 army field manual governing the interrogation of prisoners held by the u.
This manual applies to the active army, the army national guard army national. It includes purpose of this chapter is to define the interrogation information on the various levels of conflict, interrogamission and its critical elements. They contain detailed information and howtos for procedures important to soldiers serving in the field. Although the army field manual contains a number of express and implied protections to ensure that these techniques are not abused, for the reasons that follow, the committee is right to raise concerns about the continued authorization of physical separation and field expedient separation even while other enhanced interrogation techniques have. Kimmons, army deputy chief of staff for intelligence, said that no good intelligence is going to come from abusive practices. Interrogation headquarters, department of the army magoniioraty anrpl arn. Feb 08, 20 its basic rules of grammar are such that it will remain a live language because it can assimiate new words that are constantly being developed in existing world languages. Todays interrogators train in communication, human behavioural science, and legal procedures. Verbal communication is defined by the words we choose and represents an estimated 7% of communication. Herein are the precise and regulated procedures and principles of. Interrogation 101 us armytechniques for conducting.
T he united states army field manual afm on interrogation pdf has been sold to the american public and the world as a replacement for the brutal torture tactics used by the cia and the. Army intelligence and interrogation handbook provides doctrinal guidance, techniques, and procedures governing the use of interrogators as human intelligence collection agents in support of a commanders intelligence needs. Armys field manual to ciathe army field manual on inter rogations, than it would be. Due to the autonomous nature of their missions, the significance for u.
Interrogations must follow army field manual along with the order to shut down the guantanamo detention camp, president obama put a stop to the cias use of extreme interrogation techniques on. Pdf the highvalue detainee interrogation group hig. United states army field manuals are published by the united states army s army publishing directorate. Pentagon changes army field manual governing interrogation. Somehow im very much going to doubt that any of those new words you just learned will be of much use to you, but the manual is pretty incredible. In other words, the executive branch is to have total control over assessments of compliance of army field manual practice with socalled evidencebased, best. This training can be used for the different types of individuals that you may. If you were ordered by the president to restart the cias use of enhanced interrogation techniques that fall outside of the army field manual, would you. This manual sets forth the basic principles of interrogation doctrine and establishes proce dures and techniques applicable to army intelligence interrogations, applies to the doctrine contained in fm 341, and follows operational procedures outlined in fm 1005. Dec 05, 2014 although the army field manual contains a number of express and implied protections to ensure that these techniques are not abused, for the reasons that follow, the committee is right to raise concerns about the continued authorization of physical separation and field expedient separation even while other enhanced interrogation techniques have. It outlines the interrogators role within the greater intelligence effort as well as the units daytoday.
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