Misinterpretation Of The Geneva Conventions

Over the last 15 years, Army HUMINT reevaluated and readjusted how it conducts intelligence interrogation operations, which included doctrinal and operational changes. Misinterpretation of the Geneva Conventions by policy makers and senior leadership combined with the lack of operational experience by Army interrogators lead to mistreatment of detainees in the custody of U.S. Forces. Although these incidents placed a bad mark on interrogation operations and brought unpopular worldwide attention, it allowed the DoD and Intelligence Community interrogators to learn from their mistakes, adjust their approach to hostile focus, and continue operations in a legal and ethical matter. Unfortunately, future conflicts are almost impossible to determine;