ARMY DIR 2021-32 — Detainee Operations Update
ARMY DIR 2021-32 governs detainee operations policies, procedures, and planning guidance during armed conflict and other military operations.
- Publication number: ARMY DIR 2021-32
- Title: DETAINEE OPERATIONS UPDATE
- Date: 09/17/2021
- Proponent: PMG
- Status: ACTIVE
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ARMY DIR 2021-32 addresses compliance with international law, executive orders, and Department of Defense directives and policies. It requires Army commands to develop compliant programs, planning, exercises, training, inspection programs, and readiness standards.
Applies to: The provisions of this directive apply to the Regular Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve.
Topics covered
- Detainee operations programs
- Detainee operations training
- Detainee operations annexes
- Compliance inspection programs
- Commander, Detainee Operations authority
- Unprivileged Enemy Belligerent status
- Civilian Internee detention
Questions and answers
How soon must Army commands comply with DoD Directive 2310.01E?
Army commands must be in compliance with DoD Directive 2310.01E within 180 days of this directive to ensure our Army is trained and fully prepared to conduct effective and lawful detainee operations during both competition and conflict against hybrid threats and during limited contingency operations, security cooperation/engagements, and Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCOs). (paragraph 4)
What must ASCCs develop for campaign and contingency plans?
ASCCs will coordinate closely with combatant commands to conduct deliberate planning to develop detainee operations annexes and/or appendices for their Campaign Plans and Integrated Contingency Plans, ensuring coordination between G-34 Detention Operations and G-2X Interrogation Operations. (paragraph 4)
What must exercises reinforce during detainee operations training?
Exercises must reinforce the integration of all warfighting functions in planning and execution of detainee operations. (paragraph 4)
What authority does the Commander, Detainee Operations exercise?
The Commander, Detainee Operations (CDO) exercises operational control over all detention and interrogation facilities in a theater of operations as directed by the theater commander. (paragraph 4)
What does the term Unprivileged Enemy Belligerent identify?
The term Unprivileged Enemy Belligerent (UEB) identifies an individual who is not entitled to the distinct privileges of combatant status (such as combatant immunity), but who, by engaging in hostilities, has incurred the corresponding liabilities of combatant status. (paragraph 4)