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This report distributed to : OIR CIVCAS Cell

Report Source: CIV CASINGEST by ADMIN

CIVCASTRACKER

Classification: SECRET Releasability: RELTO ,

ALLEGATION

Classification: SECRET Releasability: REL

Allegation Number : 63 Allegation Status : Closed

Incident Date: 28 - Ju 2015 00:00 Country: SYRIA

Opened Date: 28 -Jul-2015 00:00 25km NW of IdlibLocationIndcident:

(b ( 1 )

MGRS : b Nearest MajorCity:

Coords Unknown : No

Classification SECRET Releasability:

Allegation Date: 28 -Jul-2015 00:00

Source : TF94-7 Self-Report

Description: JUL 15, TF 94-7 conducted a dynamic strike on an HVI vehicle 25km NW of Idlib , SY b )forInitialAssessment

Classification : Releasability : RELTO

Initial Date:

InitialAssessment: Not Reported

Assessment Details

Assessment

Classification: SECRET Releasability: REL , EVEY

AssessmentUnit: TF 94-7 21- Dec- 2016 13:41AssessmentTask

Date:

Non - US Coalition

Nation

Not Reported

Assessment

Response:

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OBJ ( Jul 15 in Syria: KG Senior Advisor in his vehicle , deviated from the expected speeds and thestrike was executed earlier than anticipated , resulted in three unidentified adult males killed (3x KIA . Approved by the

21 Dec; EXSUM attached.

YesAssessmentCIVCAS:

FurtherActionsDirected:

Investigation

Not ReportedLesson

Learned/ RootCause :

Assessment Killed 3 Assessment

Injured:

Status

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Releasability:

CLOSED ClosedDate:InvestigationStatus:

21 Dec 2016 00:00

15 Oct 2016 13:41 InvestigationUSInvestigationReport Date:

Ex Gratia : YES

Comments: 3 Injured:Updatexx Sep 2015: 31 Aug 2015, providedto

CENTCOMa document from the NationalCoalition of Syrian

Revolutionand OppositionForcesthat made a similar

allegation to this incident

15 Oct : 15-6complete & at CSM for review before

PAOReleaseDate: 28 Jul 201600:00 NA : No

ReasonForRelease :

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HEADQUARTERSTASK FORCE

(b ) ( 1 ( e )

AMIMICAREPLYTOATTENTIONOF:

)(1DEC 212015

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

SUBJECT: ( S ) EndorsementofArmyRegulation 15-6 Investigation Into Civilian CasualtyAllegationsassociated with KineticStrikeTargeting, ( b )( 1 ) 28Jul 15

1. (U ) On 30 July 2015, I directed the appointment of an InvestigatingOfficer ( )investigate the subject civilian casualty allegations ) ), (b )( appointed asthe

2. ( U ) I have reviewed the subject investigation , dated 21 August 2015. I approve the IO'sfindings and the recommendations .

3. ( ) ) ( Staff Judge Advocate , is the POC for this action and isavailable ( 10 U.S.C. ), (DX6) , (

(b ) ( 1 ( ) (b )(3 ) (10 U.S.C. )

Commanding

CF:

Commander, Task Force ( )1.7(e)Director,Director

Classifiedby ( )(3 ) ( 10 U.S.C. ), (b ) 6 ), (b )(7)( C )Derived from Multiple SourcesDeclassifyon: 20400930

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HEADQUARTERSTASK FORCE

( b ) (1) 1.7 (e )

S : 12 August 2015

1 1.7 30 July 2015

MEMORANDUM FOR ( b )( 1 1.7 ( ) ( )(3 ) (10 U.S.C. ) (b )(6 ) ( b ) 7 ) C )

SUBJECT: Appointmentas InvestigatingOfficer

1. ( SHNF) Appointment You are hereby appointed as an investigating officerpursuantto Army Regulation (AR) 15-6 to investigate the facts and circumstancessurrounding allegations that a Task Force kinetic strike against ( b )(1 ( )conducted on 28 July 2015, resulted in civilian casualties (CIVCAS) You mayincorporate all information and evidence previously collected into this investigation. Thisinvestigation is your primary duty and takes precedence over all other duties assigned.

2. (U Legal Orientation. Before you begin your investigation, you must receive abriefing from the TF Legal Advisor, (b)(3) (10 U.S.C. ), ( ) 6 ), (b ) He will

serve as your legal advisor during the investigation Consult with him regardingallaspects of this investigation , including preparing findings and recommendations.

3. (U Procedures. You are to conduct this investigation using the informal proceduresoutlined in Chapters 3 and 4 , AR 15-6. Thoroughly document all witness interviews inwriting using DA Form 2823 , Sworn Statement Ifat any time during interviews orcollection of statements you suspect misconduct, consult your legal advisor and, beforecontinuing, advise the individual of his or her rights by executing a DA Form 3881 ,Rights Warning Certificate .

4. (U ) Report of Investigation. Your findings should list the facts as you determinethem to be true and should address and resolve any inconsistencies you discover in theevidence. Each finding must be supported by and cited to an attached exhibit.recommendations must be supported by your findings. Specifically, your inquiry shalladdress the following:

a . ( (b) 1) (a) (b)(5) (b)(7)(E )

(b ) 1 b) 5), ( b )(7 ) )

(b ) (1) ), (b)( 1)1.4( ) ) 5) ( )(E)b. (

(b ) 1 ,(b 1) )(5) (b) )

(b) 1)1.4 (a ), ) 5 ), ( )(7 ) ( E )((b )( 1)1.4a, (b ( 5 ), ( )

( b ) 1) a ) (b ) 5) (b ) ) E )d . ( )

(b (1 , ( ) )( 7 ) )

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SUBJECT: Appointment as Investigating Officer

e. (S ) (b )(1) 1.4(a), (b )(5) (b ) )

(b ) ( 1 1.4a, (b )( 5 ), ( b ) 7 ) ( E )

f. ( ( b )( 1 1.4 ( a), ( b) ( 5 ), ( b )(7 ) (E )

( )( 1)1.4a, (b)(5) ( b) 7 )(E )

. ( ) (b ) 1)1.4(a) , (b ) 5 ) ( ) ( ) (E )

(b ) 1) , ) 5 ), ( ) 7) (E )

h . ( (b)( 1)1.4 a ) , (b )(5) (b )(7 (E )

(b ) 1 , (b 5 ), (b) )(E)

i . ( ( b (

( ) (5 ), ( ) )

5. (U Make appropriate findings and recommendations based on the facts gathered

during the investigation . The completed investigation should include :

a . ( U ) This letter of appointment;

b. (U A one page executivesummary;

C. (U) A memorandum for record with your findings and recommendations;

d . (U An index of exhibits ;

e . (U ) A chronology of your investigation;

f . (U Allexhibits, includingany storyboards, sketches, diagrams, or drawingsnecessaryto explainthe incident, labeled in successive order; and

. (U A listof all personsinterviewedand those from whom no statementwas taken.

6. (U Suspense. Submit your reportof investigationto your legaladvisor for reviewno laterthan Wednesday, 12 August2015. Submit any requestsfor extensionthroughyour legaladvisor. The JudgeAdvocate may approveextensionsfor upto seven additional days for goodcause.

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1)

SUBJECT: Appointmentas InvestigatingOfficer

7. ( / Security Classification. Ensure your investigation report, to include allexhibits and attachments , is properly classified with appropriate markings . You are toproduce your report at the SECRET level. If any exhibits contain classified FocalPoint material, such exhibits should be redacted to achieve a SECRETclassification (no higher than SECRETI/NOFORN ).

(U ) Point of contact for this investigation is the TF Legal Advisor U.S.C. 130b) (b)(6),(( b )( 3 ) ( 10 U.S.C. ), (b ) ( 6 ), ( ) C )

FOR THE COMMANDER :

(b )(1 1.7(e ), ( 3 ) 10U.S.C. )

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On 28 July 2015 Task Force (b)(1 1.7(e) conducted a kinetic strike against( )( 1 1.4 ( a ), (b)(1 (c)

( ) (1) , b) 1 resulted in three unidentifiedadult males killed. The

strikewas conducted from ( b )( 1 1.4(a )

(b) 1)

(b)(1 1.4a The facts gathered in this investigation will show

ApprovedRe


ExhibitSECRET

DEPARTMENTOF THE ARMY

( b )(1 )

21 September2015

MEMORANDUMFOR Commander, Task Force ( b ) (1) 1.7( e)

SUBJECT : Investigating Officers report into 28 July 2015 CIVCAS Incident IVO Saeidiyah,Syria

1. ( Summary. On 28 July 2015 Task Force ( (1) 1.7( ) conducted a kinetic strike IVOSaeidiyah, Syria , ( )(1)1.4(a) ( b )(1) 1.4 ( )

( )(1) ) 1 1.44that resulted in three unidentified adultmales killed. The strike was conducted

( b ) (1) 1.4 ( a )

( b ) 1 1.4a The facts gathered in this investigation will show ( 1.4 a )

There was no misconduct ormalfeasance on the partofanyone involved

2. ( ) Background

a. (S ( a) (b 1 ( )

(b ) (1 1.4a, ( b (1)1.4c

(b)(1 1.4a, (b)(1) 1.4c See Exhibit E ).

(b) 1) 1.4 (a), (b) 1

( b ) ( 1 1.4a, ( b) 1)1.4c

( b) 1) 1.4a, (b ) (1) 1.4c (See Exhibits F, H and L ) .


1

SUBJECT Investigating Officers report into 28 July 2015 CIVCAS Incident IVO ,Syria

(b ) ( 1 1.4(a ) (b)(1) )

(b)( 1) 1.4 a), (b)(1

( b )( 1 ) , ) 1

( ) , E ).

d . ( (b) 1 (a) (b )(1) )

(b ) ( 1 , ( b )( 1 1.4c

(b ) ) 1.4a, (b )(1 ( See Exhibit E )

(b 1 1.4(a), ( b ) 1 1.4

( ) 1 1.4a, ( b ( 1

(b) (1) 1.4a, (b ) (1) (See Exhibits E , F and

L ) .

f . ( ( b ) (1) ), ( b ) ( 1 ) c )

( b ) 1 ) 1.4a, ( b)( 1

(See Exhibits E and M ).

( b 1

(

h ( (b )( 1)1.4 a )

( b ) (1 1.4a

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Syria

( b ) ( 1 ( a)

ExhibitsE, F , J, K and M ) .

( b)( 1 1.4(a , (b )(1)1.4 c)

(b)(1 1.4a, (b) (1 1.4c

( b ) ( 1 ) 1.4a, (b) 1 See Exhibits E and ).

( b ) 1 ) 1.4 ( a )

(b ) ( 1) 1.4a

( b ) (1) 1.4a ( SeeExhibit E ) .

k ( S

( b )( 1)

( b )( 1 ( Exhibits E G and I) .

3. ( Findings

a. (b)(1 1.4 (a ), (b )(5), ( b) (7 ) (E )

( S ( b)( 1 1 (b)( 1 c ), ( b )(5 )

(b ( 1 1.4a, (b ) 1) (5)


SUBJECT : Investigating Officers report into 28 July 2015 CIVCAS Incident IVO Saeidiyah,Syria

( b )( 1 ), ( b ) (5 )

b . ( b )( 1 1.4 (a ) ( b ) ( 1 1.4 ) (b ) (5 ), ( ) 7) ( E )

( 1 (b )( 1) 1.4(a ), (b ) 1) 1.4 c) , (b )(5)

(b ) 1 1.4a, (b ) 1) 1.4c ( b 5)

( ) 1) b 1 , E ).

( 2 ) (b) ( 1 1.4 a ( b 5 )

( ) 1 1.4a, (b)(1) )( ExhibitsE, F, G , I, J andL ) .

(b)(1 1.4( a) , (b)(5 ) (b)(7)(E )c. S )(b)(1)1.4a,(b )(5 ),(b )( (E)

(b)(1)1.4(a) , b ) ( 5 )

( b )( 1)1.4a, ( b ) ( 5 )


)

SUBJECT: InvestigatingOfficers report into 28 July 2015 CIVCASIncident IVO Al Saeidiyah,Syria

(b ) ( 1)1.4(a ) , ( b )(5 )

(b )(1 ) ( b )( 5 ) ( )(7 ) )

(b )( ) 1.4a, (b )(5 ) , ( )(E )

S (b ) ( 1 ( a ), (b )(5 )

( b ) (1 , (b ) 5)

(b )( 1) 1.4a, (b )(5) T (See Exhibit E).

e . S (b)( 1 ), (b (5 ) (b )

( b )( 1)1.4a, (b ) ( 5 ) ( ) 7)(E )

(b )( 1 1.4(a), (b )(5 )

Approved(b )( 1 , ( )( 5 )


SUBJECT: Investigating Officers report into 28 July 2015 CIVCAS Incident IVO Saeidiyah,Syria

(b) 1)1.4(a) , (b ) ( 5)

f . (S ) (b ) 1)1.4(a ) (b )(5 ) ( b)(7)(E )

(b)(1 1.4a, (b ( 5) , (b )(7 ) ( E )

( b ) ( 1) 1.4( a), (b ) 5)

(b )( 1 1.4a, (b )(5 )

(b) (1) 1.4a , (b)(5) (See E, F, I and M ).

(b )(1 1.4 a ) (b)(5) , ( b)( 7 E)

(b)(1 , (b)(5) ( b )

( b 1 (a), (b) (5)

(b)(1 1.4a, ( b )(5 )

(See ExhibitsF, G and I) .

h . ( (b) 1 1.4 a ) (b )(5 ), (b) (7)( E )

(b ) ( 1 b ) 5) , (b (7 )( E)

S ) ( b ) (1) 1.4(a), (b ) (5)

(b)(1)1.4a, (b)(5 )

(b) (1 )1.4(a) , (b )(5) , (b ) ) )

(b )(1 ( a), (b) 5)

(b) (1) 1.4a, (b) 5)


SUBJECT: InvestigatingOfficers report into 28 July 2015 CIVCAS Incident IVOAl Saeidiyah,Syria

(b )(1 (a ) ( b )( 5 )

(b a ) ( 5 )

(b ) (1 1.4a, ( b )(5 )Release( b ) ( 3) (10U.S.C. ) (b )(6 ) , ( b )( 7 ) )

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