[Ispy4u]

The DIV Commander 4th ID has no choice in this matter except to recommend court martial. He has to make it clear that these methods will not be tolerated.

Regarding the two soldiers already punished for beating the detainee, was LTC West also involved in that? Did he in any way encourage those two soldiers to mistreat the Iraqi? If so then LTC West should be tried for conduct unbecoming an officer in addition to the assault charge.

I hope for his and his family's sake that he doesn't lose his retirement benefits. That would be punishment well beyond what is called for here. I don't think being found guilty at a court martial doesn't ensure jail time either, if anyone knows different please tell me.

[Poohbah]

Regarding the two soldiers already punished for beating the detainee, was LTC West also involved in that?

It would be rather interesting if (1) LTC West encouraged them to beat the Iraqi, and (2) if he gave them an Article 15 over it.

That might explain why there was a command climate investigation in the first place.

Did he in any way encourage those two soldiers to mistreat the Iraqi? If so then LTC West should be tried for conduct unbecoming an officer in addition to the assault charge.

You and I seem to be a distinct minority around here.