Inquire into all facts and circumstances around abuse -- allegation of abuse.
Inquire into lapses, allegations re Abu Ghraib.
Investigation training, standards, command policies and command climate.
Specific findings of fact and make recommendations.
Originally not re intelligence. But gathered evidence re MI and contractors. Recommended separate investigation re possible interrogation practices. His own investigation limited to MP personnel.
Assembled team. Told them to maintain objectivity. Maintain Army values in all dealings; be thorough and fair.
Commends professionalism of teammates. Commends courage and selflessness of soldiers who brought it to light.
The dept gave direction that procedures were established on approved techniques for interrogation. Approved for use by commanding general. Any terms and conditions for exceptions would be set by him.
Warner: How do you think it happened?
Cambone: Hard for him to explain. Doesn't have all the facts. Problem with leadership -- not sure what level. In simple terms, clear direction moving down the chain to Gen. Karpinsky, over 8 battalions. She was not frequently present at Abu Ghraib. Circumstances were we were just coming out of combat operations, mortar attacks. Local commander unable to bring order. Sanchez looked to Pappas (sp?).