US DoD BUCCA SOP Anx A Familiarization 2004-03-27
US DoD BUCCA SOP Anx A Familiarization 2004-03-27
US DoD BUCCA SOP Anx A Familiarization 2004-03-27
A-l AUTHORITY
a. The Commanding Officer of Camp Bucca is guided in his duties by the references and
other published and verbal orders from higher authority, CJTF-7. The Commanding
Officer is responsible for all operational considerations and for all facility related
administrative matters. This Order is not all inclusive of the guidance directed by the
Commanding Officer for daily operations of the facility. All procedures for operations will
be in writing and approved by the Commanding Officer. Policy Memorandums will be
used during the interim of major changes to this SOPs.
A-2 CONFINEMENT PHILOSOPHY
a. A detainee is not confined for punishment or discipline by any person, except as
provided by law or regulation. Hazing, corporal punishment, harassment, unauthorized
exercises, unnecessary restrictions, deprivations, and demeaning treatment serve no
useful purpose and are prohibited.
b. This SOP sets forth regulations and procedures that ensure fair, firm, impartial, and
humane treatment of detainees in compliance with law, regulation and United States
Military Policy.
A-3 FACILITY CERTIFICATION
a. The Commanding General, JTF-7 and higher authority have approved Camp Bucca,
as an lF.
b. The facility's maximum designated capacity is 4500 detainees in Compounds l-6,
2500 in Compounds 7-ll, 60 each in Compounds l2A, l2B, and l2C. Additionally 48
lsolation units are available for discipline, safety and medical requirements.
A-4 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR PERSONNEL
a. Personnel assigned to the facility will familiarize themselves with the references and
comply with them and other related regulations in letter and spirit. The following will
govern the conduct of all personnel assigned to the facility.
l. Security Mission . Security is the primary mission of all personnel who work at or
are assigned to the facility, regardless of job, MOS, section, or office. All personnel will
be alert for security violations or discrepancies and immediately report any unusual,
questionable incidents, or observations to the Compound Control Team (CCT) or lF
Security Sergeant of the Guard(s) (SOG).
ANNEX - A: FAMILIARIZATION to Camp Bucca IF SOP (Continued)
2. Humane Treatment . Detainees shall be treated humanely. Abuse, or any form of
corporal punishment, is prohibited. Verbal harassment, interrogation (except by proper
authority) and the imposing of physical exercise as punishment is prohibited.
3. Professionalism A fair, firm, impartial and professional demeanor will be
maintained toward detainees at all times.
4. Alertness Personnel will be alert at all times to detect and prevent a detainee from
escaping or harming personnel within the camp.
5. Contraband Contraband is defined as: Any item, article, or substance not
authorized to be in the possession of Camp personnel, while within the Camp perimeter
or within other areas or activities of the Camp. Personnel will not bring or permit others
to bring any item(s) for detainees into the facility. No contraband will be given to or be
made accessible to detainees. Anything not issued to detainees or authorized for their
use is contraband. A partial list of contraband is listed below. This list is not all inclusive:
(a) Guns or firearms of any type (Unless required by mission).
(b) Explosives or munitions. (Unless required by mission)
(c) Chemical components or incendiary devices.
(d) Knives in compounds.
(e) Unauthorized handcuff keys.
(f) Drugs or narcotics without a prescription.
(g) lntoxicants/alcoholic beverages.
(h) Currency (not on person).
(i) Obscene material.
(j) Photographic equipment (unless approved by proper authority.)
(k) Recording devices (unless approved by proper authority.)
(l) Extra clothing not worn on the job site
(m) Cell phones. (Unless Required for Military Work)
6. Social Contact Personnel will only interact with detainees on official business that
is essential for mission accomplishment. Personnel will not fraternize with detainees nor
accept personal favors or services.
7. Gifts Personnel will not give or receive from any detainee anything that could be
construed as a gift; or in any manner, buy, sell, or barter any item(s) with a detainee.
8. Promises and Privileges Personnel will not extend nor promise to a detainee any
special privilege or favor not available to all detainees, nor furnish detainees with
information except through official channels.