December 5

First shift began. SGT R (lead) and SGT L (control) enter booth with interpreter. Lead follows up with questioning about detainee’s plane ticket.

Control covers used car part of detainee’s cover story. Detainee complains about being tired.

Detainee is exercised and hands are strung loosely above head to reduce swelling from an earlier IV. Detainee is told to stand to improve circulation.

Detainee is offered water – refused. “Al Qaida falling apart; captured; talking” theme is run. “Al Qaida used Islam” theme is run.

Detainee is checked and cleared by corpsman. Sent to bathroom and walked.

“What we know” theme was run. Detainee asked to stand up. Was allowed to stand then told to sit down in order to maintain control.

Detainee was told to stand and loud music was played to keep detainee awake. Was told he can go to sleep when he tells the truth.

Detainee was given 30 minute nap since he was unable to stay awake during interrogation.

Control covered detainee’s cover story.

Lead enter booth and told detainee to sit up straight. Detainee would not comply and MPs sat him upright. Detainee told lead that he would only answer questions on his cover story, but did not elaborate any further on the story. Lead begins reclaiming control of session. Detainee is made to stand up and face the American flag while the national anthem is played. Detainee resists MPs as they maintain control.

Detainee asks to go to bathroom. Lead tells detainee he must say “please”. Detainee complies and is taken to bathroom. Detainee asks for prayer – denied. Lead offers food and water – detainee states he is on strike. Detainee put to bed.

Detainee woke up himself and requested to go to bathroom. Was taken to bathroom and walked 10 minutes.

Detainee awakened by 2nd shift interrogation team. Ran “Arrogant Saudi” approach and “Al Qaida destroyed Islam” theme. Detainee unresponsive.

Detainee sent to bathroom and walked for 10 minutes.

Detainee offered food – ate one MRE and drank one bottle of water. A bottle of water was also left with the detainee for him to sip on during the shift. Interrogators began “bad muslim” theme. Ran “circumstantial evidence” theme.

Detainee sent to bathroom and walked 10 minutes. Corpsman checked vitals and changed wraps on ankles. Detainee was O.K. Interrogator began reading from a book of Koranic prayers. Detainee became agitated and yelled for Allah. Detainee tried to kick interrogator and MPs held his legs and hands down. Interrogator began “lonely” theme and detainee lunged at interrogator. MPs regained control of detainee. Detainee stated that his emotions were making him behave badly, then started making odd faces. Interrogators told detainee that they had seen crazy people before and he was not crazy, so detainee stopped making faces.

Detainee taken to bathroom and walked for 10 minutes.

Medical checked vitals – O.K.

Detainee told interrogators that he was in charge now and they would bring him food and water when he wanted and they would let him sleep when he wanted. Interrogators established control over detainee by having him alternately sit and stand. Detainee seemed near crying and was told not to cry on this shift.

Detainee became irritated with the female invading his personal space. He made several attempts to push her away from him with his back because she was standing behind him. Detainee spit at SGT M and the DoD linguist because he was annoyed by the female behind him and they were seated directly in front of him. Detainee was offered water and food. He did not want water or food.

Detainee was given a latrine break. After the latrine break detainee was exercised because he had swelling in his hands and feet. During the walking exercise the detainee attempted to injure two guards. Detainee used all of his body weight elbowing one guard and then elbowed the other guard. The guards quickly restrained and secured the detainee to his chair and the interrogation continued. Detainee was offered water but he quickly denied it. The interrogation continued with the theme that the Rules have changed.

Detainee finally decided to eat. He did not drink the water that was given to him with his meal.

Medical representative took vitals of the detainee. She stated that the detainee’s vitals were normal. The interrogation continued with the theme being Saudi Government. The detainee was not responsive nor did he appear concerned with the Saudi Government.

Detainee was taken to the Latrine. He was also offered water but he refused the water.

Detainee became completely quiet, he would stare into space, and he would attempt to put his head down but when commanded to raise his head he would comply. The interrogation continued with the theme of the Manchester Document.

Detainee was escorted to the latrine.