UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Camp Delta Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Headquarters, Joint Task Force - Guantanamo (JTF-GTMO) Guantanamo Bay, Cuba 1 March 2004 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Intentionally Left Blank Camp Delta SOP 1 March 2004 ii UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Headquarters Joint Detention Operations Group (JDOG) Joint Task Force Guantanamo (JTF-GTMO) Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Effective 1 March 2004 1 March 2004 Camp Delta Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) By Order of the Commander procedures established herein apply to Supplementation. the services and agencies that Supplementation of this SOP and function in, and support thereof, establishment of command or local GEOFFREY D. MILLER detainee operations at JTF-GTMO in forms is prohibited without prior Major General, United States Army general and Camp Delta specifically. approval of the JDOG Commander, JTF-GTMO Applicability. This is a multi- Commander. service, multi-agency set of standard Suggested Improvements. Users Official: operating procedures. It applies to the are invited to send comments and NELSON J. CANNON Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine suggested improvements through Colonel, Military Police Corps, and Coast Guard as well as their chain of command to the Commander, JDOG United States Government JDOG S3 for consideration and organizations and international non- staffing. governmental organizations operating Interim Changes. Policies and History. This is a revised update to inside Camp Delta 1 - 3. procedures will be reviewed and the Joint Task Force Guantanamo Proponent and exception authority. implemented every 30 days. (JTF-GTMO) standard operating The proponent of this set of operating Distribution. This document, and procedures (SOP) for Camp Delta. procedures and special orders is the any part therein, are classified as This publication has been Commander, Joint Detention “for official use only” and are reorganized and consolidated to Operations Group (JDOG). The limited to those requiring include all aspects of detention and proponent has the authority to operational and procedural security operations toward being approve exceptions to this SOP that knowledge in the direct more efficient for its intended users. are consistent with controlling law, performance of their duties as well Summary. This revision regulations, and directives from the as those directly associated with implements established Department National Command Authority. The JTF-GTMO. It is the responsibility of Defense directives and proponent may delegate this approval of all personnel to protect and establishes policies and procedures authority, in writing, to either the safeguard the contents of this SOP for the securing, treatment, care, and JDOG Deputy Commander or JDOG and ensure appropriate distribution accountability required for detainees S3. thereof. in support of the Global War on Army management control process. Terrorism (GWOT). Policies and Army Regulation 11-2 does not apply to this SOP. *This 1 March 2004 Camp Delta SOP supersedes all previous editions and supplements. Camp Delta SOP 1 March 2004 iii UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Contents (listed by paragraph and page number), page Height And Weight (Station 6) 4-13, page 4.2 iv DRS In-Processing (Station 7) 4-14, page 4.3 Camp Delta Rules, page ix ID Wristband/Dossier (Station 8) 4-15, page 4.3 Chapter 1 Fingerprint (Station 9) 4-16, page 4.3 Introduction, page 1.1 Camp Rules (Station 10) 4-17, page 4.3 Purpose 1-1, page 1.1 Post processing 4-18, page 4.3 Minor SOP Modifications 1-2, page 1.1 Reporting 4-19, page 4.3 References 1-3, page 1.1 Behavior Management Plan 4-20, page 4.3 Explanation of Abbreviations and Terms 1-4, page 1.1 Chapter 5 JDOG Mission and Commander’s Intent 1-5, page Detention Facility Operations, page 5.1 1.1 Section I – Responsibilities 1-6, page 1.1 Rules of Engagement (ROE) and Rules for the Use of U.S. Personnel Standards of Conduct 1-7, page 1.2 Force (RUF) 5-1, page 5.1 General Protection Policy 1-8, page 1.3 Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Use 5-2, page 5.3 Camp Rules 5-3, page 5.2 Chapter 2 Command and Control, page 2.1 Section II – Chain of Command 2-1, page 2.1 Daily Reports 5-4, page 5.1 Physical Plant 2-2, page 2.1 Camp Delta Operations 2-3, page 2.1 Incident Reports 5-5, page 5.2 SPOT Reports 5-6, page 5.2 Section I – Personnel, page 2.1 Serious Incident Reports 5-7, page 5.3 Detention Operations Branch 2-5, page 2.1 Discipline Records 5-8, page 5.3 Detention Services Branch 2-6, page 2.2 Section III – Section II – Functions, page 2.2 Guard Mount 5-9, page 5.3 Detention Operations Center (DOC) 2-7, page 2.2 Change of Shift Procedures 5-10, page 5.3 Record Keeping 2-8, page 2.3 Equipment Chit System 5-11, page 5.4 Chapter 3 Section IV – Detainee Reception Operations, page 3.1 DOC Operations 5-12, page 5.6 Public Address Overview 3-1, page 3.1 System 5-13, page 5.4 Infantry Support Operations 3-2, page 3.1 Radio Discipline 5-14, page 5.4 Land Movement 3-4, page 3.2 Building Maintenance 5-15, page 5.6 Video Camera/ In-processing Security 3-5, page 3.2 Combat Camera 5-16, page 5.8 Inbound and Outbound Operations DMO 3-6, page 3.4 Section V – Linguist Support 3-7, page 3.4 Evidence and Contraband Procedures 5-17, page 5.4 Facility Support 3-8, page 3.4 Investigations 5-18, page 5.8 Section VI – Other Agencies Chapter 4 Detainee Processing (Reception/Transfer/Release Section VII – Training DMO) page 4.1 Purpose 4-1, page 4.1 Chapter 6 Initial Processing 4-2, page 4.1 Cell Block Operations, page 6.1 Documents 4-3, page 4.1 Section I – Security Procedures Preparation for Processing 4-4, page 4.1 Overview 6-1, page 6.1 Personnel Requirements 4-5, page 4.1 Headcounts 6-2, page 6.1 In-Processing Procedures 4-6, page 4.1 Searches 6-3, page 6.1 MP Escort Responsibilities 4-7, page 4.2 Searching the Koran 6-4, page 6.1 Clothing Removal Rome (Station 1) 4-8, page 4.2 Keys 6-5, page 6.2 Shower (Station 2) 4-9, page 4.2 Food Tray Slot (“Bean Hole”) Covers 6-6, page 6.2 Cavity Search (Station 3) 4-10, page 4.2 Applying Restraints (“Shackling”) 6-7, page 6.2 Dressing/Shackle Exchange (Station 4) 4-11, page 4.2 DNA Sample (Station 5) 4-12, page 4.2 Camp Delta SOP 1 March 2004 iv UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Section II – Support Operations Placement for Intelligence Purposes 9-2, page 9.1 Shower and Exercise 6-8, page 6.3 Section II – Operations Detainee Mess Operations 6-9, page 6.3 Block Operations 9-3, page 9.1 Laundry / Linen 6-10, page 6.4 Extension Request processing 9-4, page 9.2 Barber 6-11, page 6.4 Other Personnel 6-12, page 6.4 Chapter 10 Library Books 6-13, page 6.5 NAVSTA Brig Operations, page 10.1 Medical Appointments 6-14, page 6.5 Purpose 10-1, page 10.1 Transport to NAVSTA Brig 10-2, page 10.1 Section III – Documentation and Reporting Personnel Support Requirements 10-3, page 10.1 Block Documentation 6-15, page 6.5 Medical Support Requirements 10-4, page 10.1 Passive Collection 6-16, page 6.7 Meals 10-5, page 10.1 Cell Block Report 6-17, page 6.7 Exercise 10-6, page 10.1 Showers and Laundry 10-7, page 10.1 Section IV – Block Maintenance Special Orders for Guard Staff 10-8, page 10.2 Inspections and Inventories 6-18, page 6.7 Visitation 10-9, page 10.2 Cleaning 6-19, page 6.7 Use of the Television 10-10, page 10.3 Equipment Maintenance 6-20, page 6.7 Chapter 11 Section V – Detainees Escort Operations, page 11.1 Detainee Standard of Conduct 6-21, page 6.7 General 11-1, page 11.1 Detainee Identification Band 6-22, page 6.8 Escort Control 11-2, page 11.1 Uniform and Dress Rules 6-23, page 6.8 Priority of Escorts 11-3, page 11.1 Personal Hygiene and Appearance 6-24, page 6.8 Escort Teams 11-4, page 11.1 Detainee comfort during inclement weather 6-26, page Vehicle Usage 11-5, page 11.3 6-10 Equipment Maintenance 11-6, page 11.4 Communications 11-7, page 11.4 Chapter 7 Distinguished Visitors 11-8, page 11.4 Sally Port Operations, page 7.1 NAVBASE Hospital Escorts 11-9, page 11.4 Sally Ports 7-1, page 7.1 Sally Ports 1 And 8 7-2, page 7.1 Chapter 12 Sally Ports 3 And 9 7-3, page 7.4 Detainee Property, page 12.1 Sally Ports 4 And 10 7-4, page 7.5 Authorized Personnel 12-1, page 12.1 Detainee Medical Clinic Gate 7-5, page 7.5 Property handling 12-2, page 12.1 Roving Sally 7-6, page 7.6 Weapon Boxes 7-7, page 7.6 Chapter 13 Badge ID Process 7-8, page 7-6 Detainee Mail Operations, page 13.1 Types of Mail 13-1, page 13.1 Chapter 8 Incoming Mail 13-2, page 13.1 Detainee Behavioral Management, page 8.1 Outgoing Mail 13-3, page 13.1 Purpose 8-1, page 8.1 ICRC Mail 13-4, page 13.2 Provision of Basic Needs 8-2, page 8.1 Cleared Mail 13-5, page 13.3 Discipline Process 8-3, page 8.1 Redacted Mail 13-6, page 13.3 Loss of Exercise 8-4, page 8.2 Held Mail 13-7, page 13.3 Loss of Hot Meals 8-5, page 8.2 Mail screening 13-8, page 13.3 Comfort Items 8-6, page 8.2 Mail Transmittal Records 13-9, page 13.4 Detainee Classification System 8-7, page 8.2 Mail for Detainees Held at Locations Other Than GTMO Form 508-1 8-8, page 8.4 GTMO 13-10, page 13.4 Level 5 (Intel) Blocks 8-9, page 8.4 Mail Sent Directly to Detainees 13-11, page 13.4 Confiscation of Items 8-10, page 8.5 Incorrectly Addressed Mail 13-12, page 13.5 Special Rewards 8-11, page 8.7 Mail for Released Detainees 13-13, page 13.5 Detainees