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DynCorp International mercenaries - Rules for Use of Force in Iraq (2007)

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Summary

This contract places limits the situations in which deadly force can be used by Dyncore International (DI) employees in Iraq, and describes other policy related to its use.

It permits DI employees to do the following:

  • Use deadly force
  • Shoot at vehicles.
  • Stop, Detain and search Civilians.

A set of procedures is given for the escalation of warnings for each of these activities- however they are little more than a guideline, insofar as employees are only required to apply this procedure when "its use will not unnecessarily endanger you or others".

DI employees are told to obey this document and not the US Army Rules of Engagement.

There are, however, some firm conditions set out in the document:

  • Warning shots are not permitted.
  • An employees weapon must be taken possession of as soon as possible after deadly force is used
  • An employee who discharged a weapon resulting in death will be placed on administrative leave or reassigned other duties until then investigation is over.
  • The on duty supervisor must record all witnesses to the use of deadly force and contact details for them
  • An employee who has injured or killed someone will be offered a debriefing by a qualified psychologist.
  • Threatening a person or making reference to carrying a firearm when not carrying out official duties is not permitted
  • Consuming alcohol within six hours of being armed is not permitted.
It is not clear what punishments, if any, would be involved for breaking these rules. The US Army has military prosecutions for breaches of its Rules of Engagements. DI, as a corporation, is almost certainly limited to termination of the employee's contract.
Context
United States
Company
DynCorp International
Wikileaks release date
Friday May 16, 2008
Primary language
English
File size in bytes
44238
File type information
PDF document, version 1.3
Cryptographic identity
SHA256 18395ee72d10dbfa5497b7b2fa392abc88e4bb983db2455aba93f513a3ab925c



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