text: _________________________________________________________________________________FM 2-22.3
  M-29. Safeguards:
  • Duration: Self-explanatory.
  • Physical Separation: Limited to 30 days of initial duration.
  • Field Expedient Separation: Limited to 12 hours of initial
  duration at the initial interrogation site. This limit on duration does
  not include the time that goggles or blindfolds and earmuffs are used
  on detainees for security purposes during transit and evacuation.
  • Oversight Considerations for Field Expedient Separation:
  (cid:131) The intended use of field expedient means of separation must be
  specified on the interrogation plan that is submitted to the GO/FO
  for approval.
  (cid:131) Detainees must be protected from self-injury when field expedient
  means of separation are used. The effect of the application of field
  expedient separation means on the detainee must be monitored to
  detect any possible health concerns.
  M-30. The following safeguards apply to both Physical Separation and Field
  Expedient Separation.
  • Break: Additional periods of separation will not be applied without the
  approving GO/FO's determination of the length of a break between
  iterations.
  • Extension:
  (cid:131) Physical Separation Method: Extensions of this technique past 30
  days must be reviewed by the servicing SJA and approved by the
  original approving GO/FO or his replacement in that position.
  (cid:131) Field Expedient Method: Extensions past 12 hours of initial
  duration at the initial interrogation site must be reviewed by the
  servicing SJA and approved by the original approving/replacement
  GO/FO.
  (cid:131) Medical: Detainees will be checked periodically in accordance with
  command health care directives, guidance, and SOPs applicable to
  all detainees.
  (cid:131) Custody and Control: The interrogation chain of command must
  coordinate the interrogation plan with the Detention Operations
  Commander. The Detention Operations Commander (in conjunction
  with the MI commander) may convene a multidiscipline custody and
  control oversight team including, but not limited to, MP, MI, BSC (if
  available), and legal representatives. The team can advise and
  provide measures to ensure effective custody and control in
  compliance with the requirements of applicable law and policy.
  • Oversight Considerations:
  (cid:131) Use of hoods (sacks) over the head, or of duct tape or adhesive tape
  over the eyes, as a separation method is prohibited.
  (cid:131) If separation has been approved, and the interrogator subsequently
  determines that there may be a problem, the interrogator should
  seek further guidance through the chain of command before applying
  the technique.