BAHA-66
Response
Accepted
Self-assessed
Remove Shock of Capture from DISC
Recommendation
DISC should give consideration to avoiding the terminology 'maintain the shock of capture' and 'prolong the shock of capture' even in their own courses. As a minimum, students on the TQ and interrogation courses should be expressly warned of the dangers of unqualified personnel misunderstanding these phrases.
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
The Ministry of Defence accepted this recommendation, stating that Defence Intelligence and Security Centre (DISC) courses now include warnings against the misuse of 'maintain the shock of capture' and 'prolong the shock of capture' terminology. The most recent public update on this action was in September 2012. No further specific published evidence detailing these course updates or warnings has been identified since that date.
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Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Response
Accepted
Response
Accepted
Accepted
Ministry of Defence
08 Sep 2011
Accepted. DISC courses now warn against misuse of 'shock of capture' terminology.
Source
Inquiry
Baha Mousa Inquiry
Report
The Report of the Baha Mousa Inquiry - Volume III
08 Sep 2011
Responsible Bodies
Ministry of Defence
Primary
Themes & Tags
Recommendation age
14.5 yrs
Last formal update
4945 days ago