[avacado]

Would you explain exactly what happens when waterboarded? Is cloth or plastic put over the entire face, just the mouth, or nose? Does water go up the nose? Does water go into the mouth?

Thanks.

[Mariner]

I was strapped to a board about the size of a stretcher...possibly plywood. Straps at my ankles, knees, waist, chest and arms.

A large beach towel was folded over 3-4 times and soaked in a bucket of water. Then, someone at my head held the towel over my face, pinned at each ear, while another poured water from a hose onto the towel.

I was never asked a question. All of the questions were asked of a LT1.

They would take you JUST to the point of passing out, then let you have air. There's always a doctor present.