DODD 2310.01E(D)

Abstract

<u>REISSUANCE AND PURPOSE</u> <br>This Directive: <br>Reissues Reference (a) to revise policy and responsibilities within the Department of Defense (DoD) for a Detainee Program to ensure compliance with the laws of the United States, the law of war, including the Geneva Conventions of 1949, and all applicable policies, directives, or other issuances, consistent with References (d) through (k). <br>Re-designates, according to Reference (b), the Secretary of the Army as the DoD Executive Agent for the Administration of Department of Defense Detainee Operations Policy. <br>Supersedes Reference (c) and establishes the responsibilities of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (USD(P)) as the lead proponent in developing, coordinating, and implementing policies and guidance pertaining to detainee operations. <br><u>APPLICABILITY </u><br>This Directive applies to: <br>The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), the Military Departments, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities in the Department of Defense (hereafter collectively referred to as the &#8220;DoD Components&#8221;). <br>DoD contractors assigned to or supporting the DoD Components engaged in, conducting, participating in, or supporting detainee operations. <br>Non-DoD personnel as a condition of permitting access to internment facilities or to detainees under DoD control. <br>All detainee operations conducted by DoD personnel (military and civilian), contractor employees under DoD cognizance, and DoD contractors supporting detainee operations. <br>This Directive applies during all armed conflicts, however such conflicts are characterized, and in all other military operations.