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    5 U.S.C. 552 (b)(6)
    
                           SWORN STATEMENT
    
          1,                            after having been duly sworn,
    depose and state as follows:
    
        I am currently assigned as the Regimental Engineer with the
    and am serving As the liaison officer between the Regiment and th
    EOD Detachment. MY urderstanding of the command relationship is that the
    EOD is here in s~.:poort of the regiment to clean both the Nortm and South
    compounds of unzz;,plooed ordnance resulting 4rom tne 11th July incident. Tne
    initial priorities are clearing the living and life support areas in the
    South Compouna, progressing to clearing the Nortnern Compound motorpools
    then restoring the combat power of the Regiment. It is my understanding
    that the Regimental CDR is overall responsible for the clean-up operation
    with support from the EOD since this is the lltn ACR compouna. The EOD
    woul                      ccomplism their mission and would receive
       %. receive support from us to a
    theiVpriority of effort. As far as on-site responsibility. EOD was in
    charge ot the actual clearing operation. I felt that the Regiment had
    authdr7itw to stop an operation if it was deemed unsafe. I felt I could have
    dabe this at any time.
    
    EDD initially became involved with the 11 July incident because they
    had two personnel working in the area.rivec at tne comoouna
    soon &+ter the accident occurred on 11 July because of his concern for his
           a   ~ in the ,                                       I am not aware
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    of any request from the Regiment to higner headquarters for additional EGv
    aisistance. however additional EOD personnel were dispatched from Saudi
    Arabia to auament tne team in Kuwait. I served as the LNO bel:ween the
    Regiment and EQD he!oing to communicate priorities. receiving EOD input and
    resolving Any ct%mmunications or logistics problems. I believed tnat tnere
    was a Tres floA of iiiormation and discussion oetween us. 1 believe ooth
    groups were tninking and stressing safety 'Inroughout. i am not aware of any
    oressure oeirc ciacea upon EQD to accompLisn tasks cpjtsice o-,: the agreed
    t.4pon       il- tnere were any such incidents tnev would nave had to
    nave been limi7.ea in scope as EOD was not reluctant to iniorm me of any
    oroblems. Adoitionally, tne cnain of command was briefed on outtino outside
    oressure on tne EOD. rhere could have been an incident where a CC or ISG
    might have as~ed ii an EOD tech could clear the area arounc a specific
    piece a+ equipment but I believed this to be a request or inouiry and there
    were never any incidents regarding arguments or intimidation on the line
    against EOD to accomplish any task or mission.
    
        On the morning of the 213d of July, we planned two clearing operations
    to start with, clearing the washrack and clean up selected WP rounds/
    canisters. We added an additional tasking of clearing out the area around
    the 2.d Squadron HEMTTS since clearance was given late the previous day to
    begin removina wheeled vehicle's hulk. I met with~         ~arly that
    morning to discuss the days operations. In regards to the washrack area.
    the plan "as -a clean a path to the vehicles and to pick up tne ordnance
    and piece in trailers or transportation to the ammic, pits. The washracp
    cWea had eirejay nac paths laid out fna areas marked by soray paint. Piles
    ot OrGnarce nzc peen accumulateo ior nickun by 9-00. Tne orocess was sweeo
    tne are?, consoi:aata ordnance. Dicvuo sic tnen repeat tne orocess unt:l
    tne area vqas s4Te.
    
    FXHIBIT 2                                5 U.S.C. 552 (b)(6)