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GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba - In preparation for the ongoing military commissions, military police assigned to Joint Task Force Guantanamo underwent specialized training to enhance proficiency for entry control point operations.
The military commissions are military tribunals authorized by presidential order, then by the Military Commissions Act of 2006, and currently by the Military Commissions Act of 2009, for prosecuting detainees held in the JTF Guantanamo detainment camps.
“The commissions serve as justice and the prosecution of persons accused of committing crimes against the United States, which is important to the American people and our nation,” said Lt. Cmdr. David Oldham,
commission liaisons officer.
JTF Guantanamo conducts safe, humane, legal and transparent care and custody of detainees, including those convicted by military commission.
The intricacies surrounding the commissions sometimes leads to postponements or cancellations, but the Soldiers tasked with protecting the area where proceedings take place still have a mission. They are dedicated to completing this mission with efficiency and professionalism.
One of the ECP noncommissioned officers in charge, (who for security reasons cannot be identified) said it is important for the Soldiers to be faced with situations in training to keep their skills sharp and to maintain efficiency on standard operating procedures.
“We test the security forces on day-to-day activities, as far as what they would see during commissions, making sure that they are trained up,” said an operations NCO in the Commissions Liaison Office.
These safety and security measures are extended to all personnel associated in any way with the proceedings, from lawyers and reporters to the detainees, helping to expedite the hearings in a safe and timely manner. Continuity an important aspect of the commissions involving personnel and support staff.
Several months have passed since the last commissions. A full dress rehearsal is conducted to ensure equipment readiness. It also prepares security forces who have not been involved to build confidence and verify procedures. The role players came aboard for the rehearsal to give an aspect of realism to the
training, acting as lawyers, reporters and occasionally an infiltrator.
“This training involved a lot of the JTF elements that normally would not be directly involved with the commissions, but do play an important supporting role,” said Oldham.
One of the role players said, participating in this event and preparing those who will deal with future commissions is definitely an important and unique opportunity.
Other involved elements, also gave role players the chance to participate and support a critical mission with national interest.
“The Commission Liaison Office provides administrative and logistical support to those involved in the commissions and also laid the framework for the security forces for the commissions to train and get back in the groove,” said Oldham.
As commissions continue, it is important for leadership to know and have confidence in the security force. It is also important the security force holds the assurance and knowledge that they are fully capable and ready to stand their post when called upon.
| Date Taken: | 07.31.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 03.01.2016 10:36 |
| Story ID: | 190613 |
| Location: | GUANTANAMO BAY, CU |
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