C06238939 l Approved for Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 1 4 c 'IOP S ECRBT -' OF'Oitl t XI 3 S c ei ' IH NI ' _j CIA INTERROGATION PROG R AM 29 July 2003 1 4 c 3 5 c 'fOP SEc_RE'f jNoPpPdt' l B ESffifLY Approved for Release 2014 09 11 C062389_39 - - -- - -- ------- C06238939 l Approv d for Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 l FOftl 7' Xl TOP SE0rurrt_ - 1 4 c 3 5 c OBJECTIVES 1 4 c o To brief pursuant to the annuaiiL___ _ ____Jir view o To provide facts about the interrogation program in-light of recent erroneous press coverage and other inquiries o 'Fo af finnthat the program is consistent with U S policy 'NOFOIUY Xl 1 4 c 3 5 c Approved for Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 _ 2 C062389 3 9 App oved for Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 _ 1 4 c 3 3 5 c OVERVIEW o - Certain enhanced techniques are employed in the interrogations -ora liniited number of detainees o The tephniques are draWI t from methods used in DOD interrogation resistance training at the s urvival Evasien Resistance and Escape SERE schools o The techniques have been approved by the Attorney General an lJully disclosed to the S SCI and HPSCI leadership - o The use of the techniques has Produced significant results 1 4 c 3 5 c 'fOP SECRETA OFORNNXl 1------- Approved for Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 C06238939 Approved for _Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 1 4 c foo FQRNA -- 3 5 c 3 LEGAL AUTHO RITIES Properly conducted and P-U thorized interrogations u s c 2340-2340A o Do not violate the f derai and torture statute 18 o Do not violate the Constitution They do not shock the conscience under the Stb nd 14th Amendments The Stb Amendment prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment is inapplicable o Do not constitute cruel inhumane ap d degrading treatttlent or punislunenf' under the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment because under U S law those terms are limit d to S constitutional reqbiremeil 1 4 c 3 5 c Approved for Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 C06238939 Approved for Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 L r o ttxi 5 PROGRAM BRIEFINGS TO POLICY MAKERS o Executive Branch White House NSC DOJ --- - Spring and Swnmet 2002 - Winter Spring and Summer 2003 o Congress Chair and Ranking Minority Members- HPSCI and SSCI Stunmer and Fall 2002 - HPSCi chaimian Goss and Ranking minori member Pelosi SSCI chairmat1 Gr and Ranking minority member Shelby - Winter 2003 - HPSCI hairman Goss and Ranking minority member Harman SSCI chainnan Robe s an4 a representative of Ranking minority member Rockefeller 1 4 c 3 5 c o Approved for Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 C06238939 Approved for Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 J 6 1 4 c 3 5 c SAFEGUARDS o Psychological screening-of interrogators o Interrogator trainjng and certification o Written guidelines and signed understandings of co pliance o Headquarters approvals required - Limited number of approvals 13 detainees Limited durati'ort of approvals 60 days Approvals are detainee-specific te chnique-specific and int rrogator-specific o Medical officer is present at all times o Psychologist is present at all times - - ORNI Xl Approved for Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 1 4 c 3 5 c C06238939 Approved for Release 2014 09 11 C0623893_9 1 4 c OFORt I Xl - 3 5 c ' '------ SAF GUARDS 7 continued o Team approach multiple eyes on each detainee o Remote CCTV monitoring o Required daily reporting by cable o Chief of Base and Headquarters oversight o Ongoing legal review o Infractions reme died two incidents no harin o Inspector General review Jan ua ry April2003 1 4 c NorORNt Xl Approved for Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 3 5 c C06238939 Approved for Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 1 4 c 3 5 c _ 'f SECRffi'C _____ _ ---- Mo oRN txt INTERROGATION METHODS Non-Enhanced Measures o Sleep _deprivation up to 72 hours o Modified diet o Loud noise music under 79 decibels o Constant light constant dark o Water dousing Enhanced Measures -oSlap open-llanded oFacial hold oAttention grasp oAbdominal slap back-handed oSleep deprivation over 72 hours Walling oStress positio s -Kneeling -Forehead on wall oCramped confinement boxes oWatetboard up to 40 seconds TOP SBCRETIL JFORNI Xl 1 4 c 3 5 c Approved for Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 _ 8 C06238939 Approved for Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 l 1 4 c 3 5 c _ 9 RESULTS MAJOR THREAT INFO o KSM ' Al-Qa 'ida Chief of Operations - Attack plans against US Capitol other US landmarks - Attacks against Chicago New York Los Angeles against towers subways trains reservoirs Hebrew centers Nuclear power plants - Identification of lyman Faris Majid Khan Family Saifullah Para cha - Heathrow and Canary Wharf Plo Africa-based plotters and their- plans SE Asia structure n and targets s audi-based attacks vs lsrael o NASIDRI USS Cole Bomber US Navy Ships in Straits o 'Honnuz US Emb ssy Sana - Residential Compounds in SaUdi Arabia Attack s in Gulf Region using SAM and Aircraft TOP SEC L---- oFORN Xl 1 4 c 3 5 c Approved for Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 C06238939 Approved for Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 1 4 c 3 5 c 10 RESULTS MAJOR THREAT INFO continued - BIN AL-SHIBH 9 11 Facilitator - Attacks against Nuclear Power Plants Hebrew Centers o Identified Hawsawi BIN ATTASH KSM Deputy - Attack against u s Consulate in Karachi - Karachi airport attack plans o ABU ZUBAYD AII Senior Al-Oa'ida Lt - Identification of Padilla Richard Reid Attacks on banks subways petroleum and aircraft industries Info on AQ using toys as concealments for weapons explosives 1 4 c 3 5 c Approved for Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 - - - C06238939 Approved for Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 TOPSE jNOForuff Xl --- 1 4 c 3 5 c _ 11 HIGH VALUE DETAINEES HVD o 24 HVDs intettogated alCIA controlled-Sites - 1_3 interrogated using e anced measures o Detainees produc-ed 1500 disseminated Intel reports _Circa 50% all HUMINT CT reporting on Al-Qa'ida Terrorist plans and intentions of 1 4 c 1Ne Fe R NfflE-t- Approved for Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 3 5 c C06238939 Approved for Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 -- J OFoiD f Xl cl 14 12 3 5 c 'RESULTS ADDITIONAL OPERATIONAL LEADS I o Financial Support l o 1 4 c 1 4 c o o Photo Identifications of Active Terrorists and Detained Suicide Operatives o o JOForu IXI Approved for Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 1 4 c 3 5 c C06238939 1 4 c Approved for Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 3 S c SUMMARY OF INTERROGATIONS ' T 6T -- SUBJECT SESSIONS DATES WB 42 4-23 AUG02 42 24 C NOV02to 9JAN03 2 ABU ZUBAYDAH 1 4 c AL-NASHIRI 1 4 c - RAMZI BIN AL-SHJ nH 1- 13 - - - 9 FI B03 0 ' tul -'- MUSTAFAHAWSAWI 4-24MAR03 - - 1 4 c 1 4 c 18 KHALID SHAYKH MUHAMMAD 11 20 APR to 17MAY03 Approved for Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 0 I - C06238939 Approved for Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 1 4 c INA IH-__ 3 5 c l 14 L------- SUMMARY OF INTERROGATIONS continued SUBJECT - - I SESSIONS I DATES 1 WB 1 1 4 c AMMAR AL-BALUCID 5 18-20 MAY 03 0 BINATTASB 3 11 l9MAY03 0 7 23-25 JUN P3 0 AKA KHALLAD l 'l MOHD FARIKBIN AMIN AKAZUBAIR Approved for Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 C06238939 Approved for Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 _ 15 REAFFIRMATION OF CIA'S INTERROGATION PROGRAM o Pro - Termination fthis program will result in loss of life possibly extensive - Major threats were countered and attacks avened 50% of intelligenCe reports issued this year were derived from the interrogation of these HVi s I o Con - Blowback due to public perception of hUlllane treatment -- ICRC continues to attack USG policy on detainees - Congres ional inquiries continue - 'ff t-- Approved for Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 1 4 c 3 5 c C06238939 Approved for Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 1 4 c 3 5 c TOP SECRE'Fc -' ro 'Olm 1Xl 16 WITHOUT THIS CAPABILITY TH E N ' ' r oF RNf Xl -- Approved for Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 1 4 c 1 4 c 3 5 c C06238939 l Approved for Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 1 4 c 3 5 c 1oP Si cR E _ _ Jwo YORN7' Xi _ 17 Observations concerning Enhanced Techniques from AQ detainees Abu Zubaydah and Khallad Bin Attash o Abu Zubaydah said that commitment to Islam could either help or hinder in obtalning information from HVDs He said that rovigjn infoonation t 1 4 c is a sin houtu li Jex L- - - - - - - -- - - s am a ows rothers to provide mrormat10n withou sin if they believe that they have reached the Hmit of their ability to withhold it According tQ Abu Zubaydah each- r9ther is different Some brothers will have to end ire harsh trea ent even the water board while others will nofhave to be pushedtliat far o Duritig the interrogation Khallad said he knew he could nofhold out against the interro ation so be liad no reason to to hold back J -- Khallad has not been subjected to the waterboar Since the most recent useof erib anced techniques against biin his resistance to intenogation has grown stronger TOPSE Approved for Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 1 4 c 3 5 c 1 4 c C06238939 Approved for Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 I _ 18 1 4 c 3 5 c ISSUES o Public and NGO misinterpretations of Administration statements tliat all detainees are treated ''humaxtely li o Congressional inquiries Leahy letter June 25 - Specter letter June 25 o ICRC and other NGO inqu4ies 1 4 c 3 5 c Approved for Release 2014 09 11 C06238939 This document is from the holdings of The National Security Archive Suite 701 Gelman Library The George Washington University 2130 H Street NW Washington D C 20037 Phone 202 994-7000 Fax 202 994-7005 nsarchiv@gwu edu