US ARMY INTELLIGENCE CENTER TERMINATE AN INTERROGATION

SUBCOURSE EDITION

IT0596 D

US ARMY INTELLIGENCE CENTER

TERMINATE AN INTERROGATION

TERMINATE AN INTERROGATION

Subcourse Number IT0596

EDITION D

U.S. Army Intelligence Center

Fort Huachuca, Arizona 85613-6000

2 Credit Hours

Edition Date: September 1998

SUBCOURSE OVERVIEW

This subcourse provides information to determine when it is necessary to terminate an interrogation,

and to terminate that interrogation completely and correctly.

This subcourse reflects current doctrine at time of preparation. In your own work situation, always

refer to the latest publications.

Unless this publication states otherwise, masculine nouns and pronouns do not refer exclusively to

men.

TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE

ACTION: Determine the need to terminate an interrogation, and correctly terminate that

interrogation.

CONDITIONS: You will be given narrative information from FM 34-52, STANAG 2033, and

STANAG 2084.

STANDARDS: To demonstrate competency of this task, you must achieve a minimum of 70%

on the subcourse examination.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page

Subcourse Overview i

LESSON 1: IDENTIFY NEED TO TERMINATE AN INTERROGATION 1-1

Introduction 1-1

Part A: Physical and Mental Abilities 1-2

Part B: EPWs Knowledgeability 1-3

Part C: Change in EPWs Attitude 1-4

Part D: Interrogation Objective 1-5

Part E: Loss of Interrogation Control 1-5

Part F: Reporting Highly Perishable Information 1-6

Part G: Presence Required Elsewhere 1-6

Part H: Interrogation at a Higher Level 1-7

Lesson Review 1-7

Practice Exercise 1 1-9

Answer Key and Feedback 1-12

LESSON 2: TERMINATE AN INTERROGATION 2-1

Introduction 2-1

Part A: Reinforce Successful Approach(es) 2-2

Part B: Inform EPW 2-3

Part C: Verify Information 2-3

Part D: Additional Information 2-3

Part E: Document Disposition 2-4

Part F: Terminate Sincerely and Convincingly 2-5

Part G: Terminate Consistent With Approach 2-5

Lesson Review 2-6

Practice Exercise 2 2-8

Answer Key and Feedback 2-10

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LESSON 1

IDENTIFY NEED TO TERMINATE AN INTERROGATION

CRITICAL TASK: 301-337-1403

OVERVIEW

LESSON DESCRIPTION

This lesson will enable you to properly determine the need to end an interrogation.

TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE

TASK: Correctly determine when an interrogation should be terminated.

CONDITIONS: Performed in a tactical environment. Given an EPW, interrogation area,

interrogation in progress, and the need to terminate.

STANDARD: Identify the need to terminate an interrogation.

REFERENCES: The material contained in this lesson was derived from the following publications:

FM 34-52

STANAG 2033.

INTRODUCTION

This lesson provides the basic knowledge to determine when an interrogation should be terminated.

Because you are dealing with human psychology, there are no absolute rules which will govern your

decisions. For that reason, you are encouraged to apply the principles learned in this lesson in

conjunction with hands-on training as you develop background experience; you will be able to make

an appropriate determination. Specific factors to be discussed are---

* The physical and mental abilities of the interrogator and the enemy prisoner of war

(EPW) to continue the interrogation.

* Assessment of EPWs knowledgeability.

* Changes in EPWs attitude.

* Satisfaction of interrogation objectives.

* Loss of initiative or control of the interrogation.

* Reporting perishable information.

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* Interrogation presence being required elsewhere.

* Determination of whether the EPW should be interrogated at a higher level.

Part A: PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ABILITIES

If the EPW or you are physically or mentally unable to continue, it is necessary to terminate the

interrogation.

As an interrogator, you should--

* Assess your mental ability to continue the interrogation. If you are mentally fatigued, you

could miss important leads or become confused thereby losing control or rapport with the

EPW. If this should happen, you should terminate the interrogation.

* Determine your physical ability to continue the interrogation. If you are physically

exhausted or suffering from hunger, consider terminating the interrogation.

* Remember your legal responsibility to the EPW.

* Weigh the need to terminate against the commander's immediate tactical requirements.

The interrogator must constantly notice the EPWs physical and mental ability to continue the

interrogation. Factors to consider include--

* Is the EPW disoriented?

* Is the EPW suffering from shock?

* Does the EPW have an immediate need for comfort items: food, water, or latrine

facilities?

* Is the EPW suffering from physical exhaustion?

* Is the EPW able to continue concentrating?

* Are weather conditions, such as extreme heat or cold, affecting the EPWs physical ability

to continue?

* Does the interpreter's presence cause the EPW to feel intimidated?

* Is the EPW suffering from any disease or injury? The EPW may be wounded. Although

his wound has been treated in accordance with the Geneva Conventions, it may remain

so painful and fatiguing that the EPW cannot continue to answer questions. When this is

true, terminate the interrogation.

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REMEMBER: Wounded or seriously ill prisoners may not be interrogated without the consent of a

competent medical authority. If interrogating an EPW concerning vital or perishable information, do

it with the consent of a competent medical authority and consult him periodically concerning the

EPWs ability to continue. Failure to adhere to a competent medical authority's directions about the

rights of a wounded EPW could cause you to be charged as a criminal under the Uniform Code of

Military Justice (UCMJ) and the Geneva Convention of 1949.

Part B: EPWs KNOWLEDGEABILITY

If the EPW knows a lot of information the interrogator will need several sessions to develop the

information. In this case, terminate the interrogation, emphasizing that the EPW will be questioned

again at a later date. Factors to consider are--* The commander's Priority Intelligence Requirements

(PIR) should be reviewed to determine if the EPW has pertinent information. Ascertain to what detail

and depth the EPWs information can be developed.

* Information Requirements (IR).

* Situation briefings.

* Reports, for example, Intelligence Summary (INTSUM) and Periodic Intelligence Report

(PERINTREP).

* EPWs background, including training, assignments, travel, and relationships with other

personnel. For example, you discover during the questioning phase that the EPW was,

until recently, the assistant regimental operations officer. He knows a great deal about

the current tactical situation, personalities, and composition. He knows more than you

expected when you were planning and preparing for this interrogation.

Determine the need to modify or change your initial interrogation schedule. As per the example

given above, develop as much information as possible during the time you have, but because of time

constraints and the need to revise your interrogation plan, decide to terminate the interrogation until

a later time. You emphasize he will be questioned again and reinforce your successful approach. In

taking this step you should consider--

* PIR. How much of the EPWs information is pertinent to your immediate tactical

situation?

* Is the information perishable?

* Are you able to extract the information in a timely manner?

* How many other EPWs need to be interrogated?

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Termination may be either temporary or permanent.

* Temporary. Such as an interruption to report highly perishable information or to modify

the interrogation plan.

* Permanent. The logical end to the interrogation session.

EPW exploitation should be consistent with the commander's needs or collection requirements.

Part C: CHANGE IN EPWs ATTITUDE

The EPWs attitude may vary during the interrogation. Be constantly alert for any attitude change.

Factors that might cause an attitude change are--

* Security awareness. A previously cooperative EPW may become reluctant to continue

as he becomes more aware of the military or tactical significance of the interrogator's

questions.

* Loyalty. The EPW may gradually begin to feel guilty about cooperating. This could be

because of a strong feeling of loyalty to his country, unit, or commander.

* Fear of reprisal. During questioning, an otherwise cooperative EPW may become fearful

of reprisals against him or his family for cooperating with the enemy. This is common

among irregular forces.

* Design. The EPW may intentionally effect a change in attitude. You may especially find

this true in dealing with

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