Interrogations are a critical method for the United States of America to identify and develop intelligence on an asymmetric battlefield. The ability to gathering information that allows other elements within the military to conduct surgical attacks...
During Operation IRAQI FREEDOM I (OIF I), U.S. soldiers waged a desperate war against a growing insurgency. Mounting U.S. casualties became the catalyst for a hidden "war within the war." Arrayed on one side of this secret conflict were leaders who...
Chief Warrant Officer John Groseclose served as the officer in charge of the tactical human intelligence (HUMINT) team section for Charlie Company, 501st Military Intelligence Battalion in Baghdad, Iraq, through 2003 in support of Operation Iraqi...
Ms. Amanda Meyer served as a tactical human intelligence (HUMINT) team leader and section sergeant in A Company, 501st Military Intelligence Battalion in Baghdad during 2003 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In this email interview, she talks...
Second part of a series of three dealing with the experiences of German prisoners of the Russians. Discusses the subjects of the interrogations and interrogation tactics used.
This study investigates Interrogation of Prisoner of War (IPW) operations by analyzing selected elements of U.S. Army and German Army IPW experiences from World War II, and by comparing these historical practices to current U.S. Army AirLand Battle...
With the struggle in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as the ongoing threat of terrorism
throughout the world, it is important to continually strive to gain timely, actionable intelligence.
We must continue to defend the interests of our nation and...
In 2004 unspeakable crimes against prisoners that were held in a detention facility in Iraq became synonymous with torture and framed a problem that was larger than anticipated. Stories were posted on the internet and news shows that showcased...
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Kenneth Kilbourne served as the officer in charge of the tactical human intelligence (HUMINT) section of Alpha Company, 501st Military Intelligence Battalion, in Iraq in 2003 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In this...
Contains a history of the origin and activation of the Interrogation Branch, Interrogation Centers, techniques of interrogation, selection of interrogees, process and interrogation reports, and equipment used.
This manual provides doctrinal guidance, techniques, and procedures governing employment of interrogators as human intelligence (HUMINT) collection assets in support of the commander's intelligence needs. It outlines the interrogator's role within...
Major Craig Martin served as the intelligence officer for 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry and the assistant operations officer for the 501st Military Intelligence Battalion in Baghdad from April through December 2003 in support of Operation Iraqi...
Operation 'ECLIPSE' was planning and preparations for operations in Europe in the event of German surrender. The objects of Operation Eclipse are to carry out the sphere of responsibility of the Supreme Commander in Europe. Provisions for this plan...
Lieutenant Colonel Nathan Hoepner served as the operations officer for the 501st Military Intelligence Battalion in Iraq from June 2003 through July 2004 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In this email correspondence interview, he talks about...
Human intelligence methods such as the use of battlefield informants and interrogations of enemy prisoners are time-tested methods used by military forces to obtain actionable intelligence; however, military forces must employ these techniques...
Current training of Soldiers on handling detainees is very proscriptive in terms of what actions may or may not be taken. Far less time is spent on how to deal with unlawful orders, although Soldiers are told to refuse to follow one should they...
Lieutenant Colonel Russell Godsil served as the intelligence officer for 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division in Baghdad, Iraq, from June 2003 through July 2004 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In this interview, he talks about how the brigade's...
Lieutenant Colonel Mark Crisman served as the intelligence officer for 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division in Iraq in 2003 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In this email correspondence interview, he talks about detainee holding areas at the...
Chief Warrant Officer-5 Robert Ferguson served as chief of the human intelligence analysis cell for 1st Armored Division in Baghdad in 2003 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). In this interview, he talks about manning for the cell, his...
Captain Scott Linker served as the executive officer for Delta Company, 501st Military Intelligence Battalion and the intelligence officer for 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry in Iraq from May 2003 through July 2004 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom....