U.S. Military Detention Operations in Post-Abu Ghraib Iraq

This book emphasizes the successful developments and successes in U.S. detention operations in Iraq,following the Abu-Ghraib scandal. It highlights the rule-of-law approach taken by the U.S. military and the work of leaders such as Major General John D. Gardner and Major General Douglas M. Stone.

Format: Hardback
Length: 178 pages
Publication date: 22 February 2018
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Detention operations are a vital component of U.S. military doctrine and play a crucial role in the success of combat and recovery missions. This book emphasizes that the image of abuse from Abu Ghraib was just a small and harmful element in an overall successful detention mission in Iraq. It delves into the subsequent developments and successes, explaining the standard rule-of-law approach taken by the U.S. military. It also examines the work of notable leaders such as Major General John D. Gardner and Major General Douglas M. Stone in Iraq.

Overall, the text moves away from the Abu Ghraib scandal to shed light on a largely unknown and successful development in U.S. detention operations. It highlights the importance of adhering to international humanitarian law and the role of military judges in upholding these principles. The book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of detention operations in a war-zone environment and the efforts made by the U.S. military to ensure that detainees are treated with respect and dignity.

Weight: 418g
Dimension: 160 x 236 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781442272330