Content Type: Working Paper / Publishing Institution: Center for Defense Information / Political Geography: Middle East / Topic: Defense Policy

Author:: Steven C. Welsh
Publication Date:: 01-2005
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Center for Defense Information
Abstract:: Spc. Charles A. Graner, Jr., on Jan. 14, 2005, became the fifth U.S. soldier convicted for Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse, all of them reservists. Graner, a prison guard in civilian life, was convicted at a general court martial for maltreatment of persons subject to his orders, conspiracy, assault, indecent acts and dereliction of duty. Unlike several earlier trials for Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse, this trial took place not in Iraq but at Fort Hood, Texas. The jury of 10 officers and enlisted men, all of whom had served in Iraq or Afghanistan, sentenced Graner on Jan. 15, 2004, to 10 years in prison (five less than the maximum possible) and to reduction in rank to private, dishonorable discharge and forfeiture of pay and allowances.
Topic:: Defense Policy, Human Rights, and War
Political Geography:: Afghanistan, United States, Middle East, Arabia, and Arab Countries

Author:: Howard B. Bromberg
Publication Date:: 05-2004
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Center for Defense Information
Abstract:: Although we did not fully realize it at the time, our planning for Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and our role in the Global War on Terrorism actually started within minutes after the attack on the World Trade Center. On September 11, 2001, the command began assuming roles in three major operations which culminated over nineteen months later with the Coalition victory in removing the Regime of Saddam Hussein and freeing the Iraqi people and the region from his threats.
Topic:: Defense Policy, Arms Control and Proliferation, and War
Political Geography:: United States, Iraq, and Middle East

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