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The Dilemmas of Captive Combatants Paul J. Springer, PhD Air Command and Staff College FPRI Senior Fellow.

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1 The Dilemmas of Captive Combatants Paul J. Springer, PhD Air Command and Staff College FPRI Senior Fellow

2 Definitions: Who is a POW? According to the Geneva Convention Relative to Prisoners of War, 1929, to be considered a prisoner of war, you must fulfill all of these conditions: 1.Must be commanded by person responsible for subordinates 2.Must wear uniform or recognizable symbol 3.Must carry arms openly 4.Must conduct operations in accordance with the laws and customs of war

3 The American Civil War: Unfortunate Wretches

4 World War II: The Numbers Game

5 The Korean War: The Fight Continues

6 Jeon Moon Il, Vice Chairman of North Korean Labor Party Pak Sang Hyong, Private, North Korean People’s Army The Korean War: The Fight Continues

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8 Article I: I am an American, fighting in the armed forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense. Article II: I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist. Article III: If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy. Article IV: If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information nor take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way. Article V: When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service, number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause. Article VI: I will never forget that I am an American, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America. (1955)

9 The Vietnam War: Political Pawns

10 The Gulf War: Human Shields, Human Capital

11 Guantanamo Bay: Are These POWs?

12 Note: This is a protestor doing a waterboarding demonstration, not an actual waterboarding session.

13 Abu Ghraib: Getting Everything Wrong

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16 The Bush Years – PAKISTAN (FATA) 2004-2009 Total CIA drone strikes51 Total reported killed:410-595 Civilians reported killed:167-332 Children reported killed:102-129 Total reported injured:175-277

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18 CIA strikes – PAKISTAN (FATA) 2009 Total CIA drone strikes52 Total reported killed:465-744 Civilians reported killed:100-210 Children reported killed:36-39 Total reported injured:262-397 CIA strikes – PAKISTAN (FATA) 2010 Total CIA drone strikes128 Total reported killed:751-1,109 Civilians reported killed:84-196 Children reported killed:19-20 Total reported injured:351-428 CIA strike – PAKISTAN (FATA) 2011 Total CIA drone strikes75 Total reported killed:363-666 Civilians reported killed:52-152 Children reported killed:6-11 Total reported injured:158-236

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20 CIA strikes – PAKISTAN (FATA) 2012 Total CIA drone strikes50 Total reported killed:199-410 Civilians reported killed:13-63 Children reported killed:1-2 Total reported injured:100-212 CIA strikes – PAKISTAN (FATA) 2013 Total CIA drone strikes27 Total reported killed:109-195 Civilians reported killed:0-4 Children reported killed:0-1 Total reported injured:43-89 CIA strikes – PAKISTAN (FATA) 2014 Total CIA drone strikes 25 Total reported killed:115-186 Civilians reported killed:0-2 Children reported killed:0-2 Total reported injured:53-76

21 Hellfire vs. Scorpion HELLFIRESCORPION LENGTH64 INCHES21.5 INCHES DIAMETER7 INCHES4.25 INCHES WEIGHT110 POUNDS35 POUNDS WARHEAD SIZE~20 POUNDS5-17 POUNDS RANGEUP TO 5 MILESUP TO 10 MILES UNIT COST~$110,000~$25,000

22 CIA strikes – PAKISTAN (FATA) 2015 Total CIA drone strikes 5 Total reported killed:26-38 Civilians reported killed:0 Children reported killed:0 Total reported injured:9-14 Reported US strikes, Afghanistan 2015 Confirmed US strikes Possible US strikes Total Likely US Strikes Total reported strikes: 538 Total reported killed: 35-441247-56 Civilians reported killed: 00-1 Children reported killed: 00-1 Total reported injured: 033

23 Osama bin Laden (KIA 2 May 2011) Hakimullah Mehsud (KIA 1 November 2013) Baitullah Mehsud (KIA 5 August 2009) Anwar al-Awlaki (KIA 30 September 2011)

24 Bowe Bergdahl: Traitor or POW?

25 Have We Left the POW Business? (Graphics courtesy of American Civil Liberties Union)

26 The Dilemmas of Captive Combatants Paul J. Springer, PhD Air Command and Staff College FPRI Senior Fellow

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