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INTERROGATION TACTICS
1. GENERAL STATEMENT
- a. This document describes in detail the interrogation tactics authorized for use in detainee interrogation operations at JTF_GTMO and the safety precautions that must be used to prevent injuries. The tactics are the same as those used in U.S. military SERE schools.
- b. ANY PHYSICAL CONTACT NOT EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZED HEREIN IS PROHIBITED.
- c. INTERROGATION TACTICS FOLLOWED BY: ******* MAY ONLY BE USED BY THOSE INTERROGATORS DESIGNATED IN WRITING BY THE ICE CHIEF.
2. INTERROGATION SAFETY
- a. Approved interrogation tactics are found in Sections 3-6.
- b. Additional safeguards are as follows:
- 1. Detainee behavior and reactions are continuously observed and evaluated by the interrogator.
- 2. Both the detainee's and the interrogators behavior are monitored by the Watch Officer.
- 3. IT IS CRITICAL THAT INTERROGATORS DO "CROSS THE LINE" WHEN UTILIZING THE TACTICS DESCRIBED BELOW. Therefore, verbal coded messages or nonverbal signals will be used by the Watch Officer (or other interrogators) when giving instructions to adjust interrogation procedure. For example, two kicks on the door indicated the interrogator should discontinue the current approach and move on to another approach. The statement, "Stop wasting time with this pig," means to discontinue the current training tactic and take a break.
3. DEGRADATION TACTICS
- a. SHOULDER SLAP. The shoulder slap is a moderate to hard, glancing blow to the back of the shoulder with an open hand. It is used as an irritant.
"FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY"
"FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY"JTF GTMO SERE SOP
10 DECEMBER 2002
- b. INSULT SLAP. *****
