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?).
Cambone: Went to local commanders. Another paper by ICRC was delivered to provisional authority in March (?). An historical overview.