For Immediate Release 19 OCT 05
October 19, 2005
Release Number: 05-10-72
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
U.S. INVESTIGATES ALLEGATION OF LAW OF WAR VIOLATION
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - The Army Criminal Investigation Division has initiated an investigation into alleged misconduct by U.S. service members, including the burning of dead enemy combatant bodies under inappropriate circumstances."This command takes all allegations of misconduct or inappropriate behavior seriously and has directed an investigation into circumstances surrounding this allegation," said Maj. Gen. Jason Kamiya, Combined Joint Task Force-76 Commander. "If the allegation is substantiated, the appropriate course of action under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and corrective action will be taken." Service members are expected to abide by the highest standards of behavior and the law, he said. "This command does not condone the mistreatment of enemy combatants or the desecration of their religious and cultural beliefs," Kamiya said. "This alleged action is repugnant to our common values, is contrary to our commands approved tactical operating procedures, and is not sanctioned by this command. Our efforts to thoroughly investigate this allegation are a reflection of our commitment to the Government of Afghanistan and the Afghan people."
http://www.centcom.mil/CENTCOMNews/News_Release.asp?NewsRelease=20051072.txt
Release Number: 05-10-72
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
U.S. INVESTIGATES ALLEGATION OF LAW OF WAR VIOLATION
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - The Army Criminal Investigation Division has initiated an investigation into alleged misconduct by U.S. service members, including the burning of dead enemy combatant bodies under inappropriate circumstances."This command takes all allegations of misconduct or inappropriate behavior seriously and has directed an investigation into circumstances surrounding this allegation," said Maj. Gen. Jason Kamiya, Combined Joint Task Force-76 Commander. "If the allegation is substantiated, the appropriate course of action under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and corrective action will be taken." Service members are expected to abide by the highest standards of behavior and the law, he said. "This command does not condone the mistreatment of enemy combatants or the desecration of their religious and cultural beliefs," Kamiya said. "This alleged action is repugnant to our common values, is contrary to our commands approved tactical operating procedures, and is not sanctioned by this command. Our efforts to thoroughly investigate this allegation are a reflection of our commitment to the Government of Afghanistan and the Afghan people."
http://www.centcom.mil/CENTCOMNews/News_Release.asp?NewsRelease=20051072.txt
posted by MSG Ronald C. Wegner @ 6:20 AM
5 Comments:
At October 24, 2005 9:45 AM,
Anonymous said…
and what is your opinoin on this?
At November 12, 2005 5:22 AM,
MSG Ronald C. Wegner said…
I simply do not know enough about the situtation to offer any opinoin at this time.
At November 18, 2005 6:28 AM,
josh narins said…
How about at this time?
I don't believe calling out "sissy boy" to provoke the enemy is a sound strategy.
Nor do I believe desecrating their dead is a sound strategy.
Generals lost their jobs during WWII. Not just one stars, either. Today it seems like no one gets drummed out, no matter how f*cked in the head they act.
At November 18, 2005 6:29 AM,
josh narins said…
Heck General "that black splotch on that photo is EVIL!" Boykin gets promoted.
Looney is as looney does.
At December 16, 2005 3:26 PM,
john shelton said…
If burning bodies is a fear among enemy combatants. it should be exploited.no heaven, no virgins.
semper fi
26th marines 67/68
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