Assessment of Detainee Medical Operations for OEF, GTMO, and OIF (REDACTED)

摘要

On 12 November 2004, The Army Surgeon General, LTG Kevin C. Kiley, directed the Commander of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, MG Lester Martinez-Lopez, to lead a multidisciplinary Functional Assessment Team (the Team) to assess detainee medical operations in Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (GTMO) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). LTG Kiley specifically directed the team to look at 14 assessment questions with respect to Army active component (AC) and reserve component (RC) medical personnel providing support and/or care to detainees in Afghanistan, Cuba, and Iraq. In formulating the assessment approach, the team reviewed previous assessments related to detainee operations and investigations of detainee abuse, as well as policies, regulations, and field manuals outlining the precepts of detainee operations. The medical assessment focused on aspects related to: (1) detainee medical policies and procedures, (2) medical records management, and (3) the incidence and reporting of alleged detainee abuse by medical personnel; the fourth focus area of training medical personnel for the detainee health care mission was addressed within focus areas (2) and (3). The Team found a dedicated and committed cadre of medical personnel whose goal and desire were to provide high quality healthcare for each patient they treated, regardless of status. While medical personnel faced numerous challenges in a stress-filled environment, the interviewees continually described the compassionate and dedicated care they provided to detainees. Many medical personnel described the extraordinary measures and efforts put forth to care for and save the lives of detainees. Our medical Soldiers represent the best our country has to offer and they truly gave of themselves to serve our Nation.