Military justice

Annex A

Somalia-Related Incidents

		Between 0630 and 1100 hrs a CF member was absent without leave from CAR.	CR			N/A	No record of investigation.*	See Annex B, Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #1	111 -- tab 27
		Military Police obtained information that suggested Col Labbé made the following statements: "I am looking forward to the first dead Somali." "A case of champagne to the first one who gets (or kills) a Somali."	MPIR			Sgt Gasseau p. 2 Ross	This investigation did not reveal any definitive link bewteen these alleged statements and any subsequent events involving CF personnel and the death or abuse of Somali nationals, although it was determined the information did reach the junior ranks of the Canadian contingent.	None	40 -- tab 14
		At Baledogle, Somalia, a CF member failed to ensure his weapon was unloaded properly, resulting in an accidental discharge.	CR			N/A	No record of investigation.*	See Annex B, Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #2	111 -- tab 30
		A CF member became intoxicated, threatened persons on board HMCS Preserver and tried to take over the ship	CR			N/A	No record of investigation.*	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #3	111 -- tabs 17 and C
		A medical assistant failed to secure narcotics and four morphine auto injectors adequately, thereby causing their loss.	CR	N/A	N/A	N/A	No record of investigation.*	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #6	111 -- tabs 14 and 15
		At Baledogle, Somalia, two CF members failed to ensure their weapons were unloaded properly resulting in an accidental discharge.	CR			N/A	No record of investigation.*	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #4 and #5	111 -- tabs 8 and 25
		A soldier fabricated an untrue statement to cover up the firing of a warning shot.	CR		93.01.08	N/A	No record of investigation.*	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #7	111 -- tab 29
		Members of the CARBG were allegedly giving noxious substances, in the form of urine in water bottles and packets of Tabasco sauce, to Somali nationals. As part of an initiation members of the Royal Canadian Dragoons Squadron, CARBG were allegedly having their picture taken with a skull. Additional information stated that directives were given to paint the hands of Somali theives white before releasing them.	MPIR			Sgt Gasseau p. 2 Ross	Inconclusive.	None	40 -- tab 16
		An officer struct a subordinate, while on board HMCS Preserver	CR			N/A	No record of investigation.*	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #8	111 -- tab 2
	93.01.03	Loss of a rader transponder at Belet Huen airfield.	SI			Cap Poitras	The loss of this item was not a case of negligence. Recommended write-off of the radar transponder	Written off at public expense. Total value, $15,500.	DND 064697
		A motor vehicle driven by a private struck a Somali child. He received a frontal, partial skull fracture. Col Labbé was a passenger in the vehicle.	SIR		N/A	N/A	Child was transported to 1st U.S. Medical Battalion Hospital in the U.S. Embassy Compound.	None	42 -- tab 1
			SI			Capt. Spencer	Soldier was not at fault.	The victim's father claimed $750 (U.S.) in compensation. Without admitting liability, $750 (U.S.) was paid in exchange for a release of any future claims arising from the incident.	42 -- tab 1
		A Somali man was upset at the Canadian troops for seizing his weeapons and was challenging them. According to the documents, the shot that injured the Somali was not aimed but was intended as a warning shot. It apparently richocheted and struck the victim in the foot. The incident involved soldiers from 3 Commando.	SIR		N/A	CJFS HQ	No record of investigation.*	None	42 -- tab 2
		Col Labbé, during a visit to Belet Huen on 93.01.04, apparently expressed some detention of certain prisoners after witnessing a Somali in custody of CF.	MPIR			Sgt Gasseau p. 2 Ross	Not indicated	None.	40 -- tab 5
		At Belet Huen, Somalia, while cleaning his weapon, a CF member failed to ensure that his weapon was cleared, causing it to fire.	CR			N/A	No record of investigation.*	See Disciplinary and Adminstrative Action Taken, #9	111 -- tab 7
		At Belet Huen, Somalia, a CF member failed to handle his weapon properly, causing an accidental discharge	CR			N/A	No record of investigation*	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #10	111 -- tab 31
		At Belet Huen, Somalia, while preparing for patrol, a CF member failed to ensure that his weapon was cleared, causing it to fire.	CR			N/A	No record of investigation.*	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #11	111-tab 26
		At Mogadishu, Somalia, a CF member failed to load his weapon properly.	CR			N/A	No record of investigation.*	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #12	111-tab 4
		While on escort duty, a CF soldier failed to make his weapon safe, thereby causing a negligent discharge.	CR	N/A		N/A	No record of investigation.*	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #13	111-tab 6
		While serving with the CARBG, Somalia, a CF member failed to ensure that a pistol he was handling was clear, causing it to fire.	CR			N/A	No record of investigation.*	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #15	111-tab 11
		A lieutenant shot himself accidentally while cleaning his pistol.	SIR		N/A	LCol Young	No record of investigation.*	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #14	83A -- tab 13 and 111s--stab 39
		A CF member mixed a military uniform with civilian clothing by wearing a baseball cap contrary to the orders given by his platoon commander.	CR			N/A	No record of investigation.*	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #16	111-tab 5
		A CF member behaved in a contemptuous manner toward a captain by waving his arm in the air as if to brush him off, stating, "I do not have to wait for you either sir."	CR	N/A		N/A	No record of investigation.*	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #17	111-tab 36
		While serving with the CARBG, Somalia, a CF member failed to ensure his weapon was cleared after a vehicle search causing it to fire.	CR			N/A	No record of investigation.*	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #18	111-tab I
		Tilley hats went missing between shipment from CFB Petawawa and the first complete count in Somalia.	SI			Lt Greenaway		Unknown	64 -- tabs 8, 9 and 12
			SI			Lt Greenaway		Unknown	64-tabs 19 and 20
			MPIR			Sgt Barrow		Unknown	DND 014037
			SI			Lt Vaillancourt		Unknown	64 -- tabs 25 and 27
		A Canadian Bison vehicle with two crew struck a mine. No personnel casualties.	SIR		N/A	LCdr McEwen	No record of investigation. *	None	DND 027134
		Allegation of mistreatment of two Somali youths caught in Service Commando Camp.	MPIR			MWO Gosse Sgt Barrow	Evidence was found that, after consultation with local people, captain decided to put signs around necks of detainees and leave in public view. Concluded.	None	DND 059877
	93.01.21	A CF member fell out the back door of a moving military vehicle. He sustained back injury but no spinal lesion.	SIT-REP	N/A		CJFS	No record of investigation.*	None	41B-tab 8
		Loss of a mail bag.	SI			Capt Robichaud	That corrective actions be taken against the CF member for his lack of judgement.	None	DND 064964
		A military vehicle struck a mine. No personnel casualities.	SIT-REP	N/A		CJFS	No record of investigation.*	None	41B -- tab 14
		Alleged mistreatment of detainees, by holding them up to public ridicule, by members of the CARBG. Senior members of the CF were allegedly aware of the incident.	MPIR			MWO Dowd p. 2 Ross Maj Gesner	Those aware of photographs depicting mistreatment took what they believed was appropriate action. Concluded.	None	DND 019004 DND 019005
		Mistreatment of some five detainees as depicted in two photos which were placed in BGen Beno's hands. He forwarded them to Col Labbé.	MPIR			Sgt Gasseau p. 2 Ross	Evidence was found that BGen Beno and LCol Mathieu were aware of the photos.	None	40 -- tabs 6, 7 and 10
		Instructions issued to destroy photos of detainees. It was alleged that on January 28 a WO of Transport Section, Service Commando ordered his personnel to destroy photos of the detainees whom Service Commando captured on January 27. The treatment of these detainees was investigated in incidents #30-31. At the time of the incident a number of soldiers took pictures of, and posed with, the prisoners.	MPIR			Sgt Gasseau p. 2 Ross	Evidence was found.	None	40 -- tab 8
		A Canadian Bison vehicle struck a land mine five kilometres north of the town of Ah Hassan. No personnel casualties. The mine caused extensive damage to undercarriage of vehicle.	SIR		N/A	LCdr McEwen	No record of investigation.*	None	DND 233435
	93.01.29	A patrol was apparently investigating suspected bandit roadblock when it came upon some armed Somalis. Warning shots were fired when they began to flee, and one Somali fired on the patrol. The patrol then returned fire. Later they recovered an AK-47 and a bloody shirt. The Somalis were tracked to a point where they had apparently met a vehicle.	SIR		N/A	Maj Moffat	No record of investigation.*	None	83 -- tab 10
		Alleged $202.46 shortage in CJFS HQ Canteen.	SI		N/A	Capt Kennedy	Loss attributed to spoilage, shipment and possibly stolen items. Recommended loss be written off, proper accounting, stocktaking procedures and a higher level of security be implemented, and that money be stored in a safe.	None	DND 19203 DND 06503
		Loss of binoculars.	SI			Capt Lacasse	Recommended that an administrative deduction be imposed against two CF members in the amount of $98 and that a write-off be initiated.	Unknown	DND 064740
		At the Intercontinental Hotel in Nairobi, while drunk, a CF member struck a hotel security guard in the chest for no apparent reason.	CR	N/A		N/A	No record of investigation.*	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #20	111-tab 10
		A CF member failed to properly carry out the safety precautions for the C7 rifle before cleaning, thereby causing a round to be negligently fired.	CR			N/A	No record of investigation.*	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #21	DND 286059
		Vehicle accident which allegedly took place between a vehicle rented by an ARFOR CO and CAR.	SI			CARBG / DCO	Unknown.	Unknown	DND 065060
		In the town of Balem Balle, Squadron RCD came under fire. Accidental discharge of a large calibre weapon. One villager slightly wounded, one goat and one cow killed.	SIR		N/A	N/A	No record of investigation.*	None	DND 369605
		At Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya, a CF member was drunk.	CR			N/A	No record of investigation.*	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #22	111 -- tab 34
		A .38 calibre revolver was seized from a Somali driver during a vehicle search by a WO. The WO told his OC that he had returned the weapon to the Somali owner but later admitted this was not true. The weapon had been mailed to Canada.	MPIR		93.06.18	MWO Gosse Sgt Dallaire	Suspended.	None	DND 013987 DND 013988 DND 014004 DND 014005
	93.02.15	An armed Canadian soldier allegedly stole a copper sword from a Somali residence.	MPIR		94.02.24	Maj Wilson Sgt Barrow WO Jessome	Suspended.	Restitution for the sword was made by DND to complainant	DND 014055 DND 014056 DND 020779
		Near the village of Raqso, Somalia, CF member was wearing a green bandana, contrary to 3 Commando Standing Orders.	CR			N/A	No record of investigation.*	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #23	111-tab 42
		Alleged theft of a case of fragmentation grenades. due to miscount of grenades shipped on 93.02.15.	SI		N/A	Lt Webb	Error in accounting.	None	NS 045482 DND 037312
		Riot at the Bailey bridge (one killed / two injured).	SIR		N/A	N/A	No investigation conducted until 93.05.07.	None	52 -- tab 5
			SIR		N/A	N/A	No investigation conducted until 93.05.07.	None	52 -- tab 7
			MPIR			MWO Gosse Sgt Gipp	Concluded.	None	52A -tab 25
		A civilian claimed that a captain had sold him two Canadian army knives.	MPIR			MWO Stewart Sgt Kent	Concluded.	None	DND014165
		At the village of Tree Cento, Somalia, a CF member failed to properly complete unloading drill for his C7 rifle, thereby causing a round to be negligently fired.	CR			N/A	No record of investigation.*	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #24	111 -- tab 44
		A Somali boy was treated at the Service Commando hospital and claimed that he was injured when a Canadian vehicle ran over his hut.	MPIR			MWO Gosse Sgt Gipp	Concluded.	None	DND 060094 DND 060081
			MPIR	94.03.22	95.03.08	Sgt Gasseau p. 2 Ross	This allegation was not confirmed.	None
		A Cougar vehicle struck a mine. No personnel casualties.	SIR		N/A	Maj Moffat	No record of investigation.*	None	DND 054396
	93.02.21	Damage to non-perishable food stock during shipment to Belet Huen.	SI			Capt Hill		None	DND 06494.
	93.02.22	A Cougar vehicle struck a mine. No personnel casualties but extensive damage to the vehicle.	SIR		N/A	Maj Parsons	No record of investigation.*	None	DND 054392
		Riot in front of the U.S. Embassy. A CF member received minor injuries to head and neck.	SIR		N/A	Maj Hutchings	No record of investigation.*	None	DND 053556
		Allegation that LCol Mathieu made a statement "...kill the bastards, I'll cover for you..." at an orders group.	MPIR			MWO Dowd WO Murray-Ford MS Carbonneau	Concluded.	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #19	DND 279425
		On March 4, one Somali was wounded and one was killed by members of the CARBG. The two Somalis were allegedly attempting to infiltrate Engineers and the MEDEVAC Helicopter compounds.	SIR		N/A	N/A	No investigation until 93.03.05.	None	48-tabs 1,2,3
			SI			Capt Hope	Action was reasonable and fully justified, and adhered to the ROE of Operation Deliverance. No disciplinary or administrative action to be taken.¹	None	48-tab 4
		Military Police were investigating the initial incident; they uncovered concerns about potential cover-up in Somalia, and then investigated this. The two were reported together. After submitting the report of incident cover-up, a further investigation was commencenced into an allegation of a cover-up at NDHQ.	MPIR			MWO Bernier Maj Buonamici	Evidence to support charges was found.	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #25	48A-tab 6 48C- tab 31
		At Matabaan, a CF member failed to ensure that his weapon was properly cleared, thereby causing it to fire.	CR			N/A	No record of investigation.*	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #26	111- tab 16
	93.03.09	At Belet Huen, while cleaning his weapon, a CF member failed to ensure that his weapon was cleared, causing it to fire.	CR			N/A	No record of investigation.*	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #27	111-tab 28
		At Belet Huen, while cleaning their weapons, two CF members failed to ensure that their weapons were properly cleared, thereby causing them to fire.	CR			N/A	No record of investigation.*	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #28 and #29	111-tab 12 NS 181900
		While on sentry duty at the Canadian Engineer Camp, a CF member failed to ensure a 12-gauge shotgun was on safety, causing it to fire.	CR			N/A	No record of investigation.*	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #30	111-tab 40
	93.03.13	A 2 Commando platoon conducted a raid on a suspected roadblock. The captain in charge was dressed in civilian clothes and used a Somali vehicle.	MPIR			MWO Dowd Sgt Pelletier WO Newman	Concluded.	None	40B -- tab F
		During departure an aircraft became enveloped in dense dust cloud created by rotor wash. Inadequate power remained to clear the condition and descent was initiated. Subsequent impact caused collapse of main landing gear.	SIR		N/A	N/A	Flight Safety Summary Investigation likely occurred.	None	DND 081641 DND 088168
		At Belet Huen, a CF member refused to remove a lean-to structure and relocate his accommodation to tentage, when ordered to do so by a captain.	CR			N/A	No record of investigation.*	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #31	111-tab 13
		During the evening and night of 16/17 March 1993 Shidane Abukar Arone was apprehended by members of 2 Commando, CARBG. Mr. Arone was subsequently tortured to death while in their custody.	SIR		N/A	N/A	Deputy commanding officer launched a CO's investigation. Statements, photos of body, area of scuffle and holding area to follow.	N/A	38X -- tabs 1, 2, 3, 4.
			SI		N/A	Capt Gilligan	Suspended.	N/A	NS 045420
			BOI		N/A	Maj Magee	Suspended.	N/A
			MPIR			MWO Dowd Maj Howell	Concluded.	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Takens--s#32-#38	38, 38A and 38B
		Investigation into medical actions following the death of Mr. Arone. Allegations of breach of professional ethics and professional misconduct were made after the completion of some courts martial.
			SI	95.03.17	95.03.24	LCol Flaman	Suspended.	N/A	38AA -- tab 13 O
		A Red Cross guard was wrestling with a Somali and his weapon discharged into the ground near a CF soldier. The Canadian fired on the guard and killed him.	SI			Capt Rollin	No administrative/disciplinary action should be taken against members of 2 Commando.	None	43- tab 22I
	93.03.17	Service Commando personnel allegedly ordered the destruction of photos of Mr. Arone or other detainees.	MPIR			Sgt Gasseau p. 2 Ross	Insufficient evidence.	None	40 -- tab 12
		After MCpl Matchee's arrest for the murder of Mr. Arone, he was placed in a bunker and under guard. He was later found hanging in the bunker and resuscitated.	SIR		NIA	Maj Moffat	No investigation until 93.03.20.	None against personnel involved in the detention and custody of MCpl Matchee.	39-tabs 3/4/5
			SI			N/A	No evidence to indicate negligent performance of duty regarding any personnel involved in this incident.		39 -- tab 7
			MPUIR	N/A		Maj Wilson	A unit summary investigation was conducted and provided to NDHQ Jl 93.04.24. No MP investigation was previously conducted.		39 -- tabs 22, 23, 24
			MPIR			MWO Gosse WO Jessome and Sgt Barrow	Concluded.	39 -- tab 25 and 39As--stabs C, E, I, J, K
			SI	N/A		Capt CW Reeves	No disciplinary or administrative action required against any person other than MCpl Matchee.	39A -- tab L
67		An A Squadron military vehicle struck the Bailey bridge. All six personnel on board were injured. The vehicle sustained damages in the amount of $57,625.08	SI			Lt Fleet	Recommended disciplinary or administrative action against the driver / and / or senior passenger, and preventive action.	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #39.	DND 064836
		A CF member hit the duty sergeant in the ribs with his left elbow. He said to the duty sergeant in a loud voice, while vigorously pointing his finger in his face, "You don't have the right to talk to me like that," or words to that effect.	CR			N/A	No record of investigation.*	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #40.	111 -- tab 18
69		Accidental discharge. A C7 rifle was under a seat loaded without the safety on and fired when the seat was lowered. Bullet hit hard sufface and fragmented, spraying a CF member's forearm and hand. Superficial injuries only.	SIT-REP	N/A	N/A	CARBG	No record of investigation. *	None	DND 040141
		Corporal acted in a discreditable fashion while drunk in Mombassa, Kenya.	MPIR			Maj Wilson Sgt Barrow	Concluded.	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #41	DND 01412
		At the Reef Hotel in Mombassa, Kenya, a CF member was drunk, grabbed an officer's steak from his plate, taking a bite of it and then spitting it out. The member behaved in a disorderly manner bringing discredit on the Canadian Forces.	CR		N/A	N/A	No record of investigation.*	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #42	111-tab 21
		CF member negligently performed a military duty.	CR		N/A	N/A	No record of investigation.	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #43	111- tab 41
		At the Reef Hotel, Mombassa, Kenya, a CF member was in lobby of hotel, drunk and nude, bringing discredit to Canadian Forces.	CR	N/A		N/A	No record of investigation.*	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #44	111-tab 22
		CARBG Cougar struck a mine. No personnel casualties. The vehicle sustained extensive damage.	SIR		N/A	Capt Lavigne Maj Hutchings	No record of investigation.*	None	DND 054192 DND 085530
		A Bison vehicle struck a mine. No personnel casualties. Both right rear tires, the right intermediate rear support arm and brake lines were destroyed.	SIR		N/A	LCol Young	CO CARBG ordered vehicles to avoid unnecessary movement on secondary tracks.	None	DND 054234
		At Camp Holland, Matabaan, a CF member, without authority or proper knowledge of the weapon, loaded a C-5 mounted gun on a Grizzly turret and while trying to unload it caused it to fire.	CR			N/A	No record of investigation.*	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #45	111-tab 38
77		On or about April 16 to 18 LCol Mathieu allegedly ordered that all photos of Somali prisoners should be destroyed after receiving a general's letter expressing some concern with respect to photos of prisoners taken by soldiers.	MPIR			Sgt Gasseau p. 2 Ross	Concluded.	None	40 -- tab 13
78		At Belet Huen, two CF members while on sentry failed to wear fighting order.	CR			N/A	No record of investigation.*	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #46 and #47	111-tab 32
79		A photo of Mr. Arone's body was possibly withheld from Military Police.	MPIR			Sgt Gasseau p. 2 Ross	Concluded.	None	40 -- tab 11
80	93.05.00	Col Labbé led officers in a mission to clear and secure an area at or near Mogadishu and subsequently took some Somali shillings from a vehicle.²	MPIR	94.03.22		Sgt Gasseau p. 2 Ross	Concluded.	None	40 -- tab 15
81		Three Somali youths were caught within RCD HQ compound (Matabaan) and held for 48 hrs. "Thief' signs were hung around their necks.	MPIR			MWO Gosse Sgt Barrow	Concluded.	None	DND 01401
82		An investigation was held to determine whether CO CJFS directions to CO CARBG regarding not mistreating detainees were passed on to subordinates.	MPIR			MWO Dowd Maj Gesner	Concluded.	None	DND 023895
83		Four soldiers were sitting and talking. During the conversation a CF soldier put a magazine on a C7 rifle which he subsequently cocked and fired. Projectile hit Cpl Abel in head and killed him.	SIR	N/A		LCol Young	No investigation until 93.05.03.	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #48	37 -- tab 1 DND 051050
			MPUIR	N/A		N/A	Canadian JFHQ MP to investigate the incident with the deployment of an investigative team from Mogadishu		37 -- tab 3
			SI			Capt Sox	Suggested that the CF soldier not be charged until after the findings by the MP investigation.		37 -- tab 14
			MPIR			WO Jessome Sgt Barrow	Concluded.		37-tabs 17/21
		At Kismayo a CF member was drunk and disobeyed a direct order by a sergeant to cease swimming in Kismayo Harbour. The member was forcefully recovered by Belgian combat divers.	SIR		N/A	N/A	No record of investigation.*	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #49	DND 067935
			CR			N/A	No record of investigation.*		111 -- tab 23
		An ID card was found that had been lost and not reported.	MPIR			Maj Wilson	Concluded.	None	DND 01410 DND 01410
		During a food convoy escort, a light machine gun and combat webbing were stolen from the rear of an AVGP.	SIR	93.05.17	N/A	N/A	No investigation until 93.05.16.	None	DND 249244 DND 249257
			MPIR			MWO Gosse Sgt Barrow	Concluded.		DND 014024 DND 014025
87		A Canadian soldier was stopped by the driver of a Somali vehicle who alleged he had been hit from behind by a CF vehicle.	MPIR			MWO Gosse Sgt Dallaire	Concluded.	None	DND 014106
88		An accidental discharge of a large calibre weapon. No injuries resulted.	SIT-REP	N/A		CJFS	No record of investigation.*	None	41J -- tab 8
89		While driving a military vehicle the subject hit a young Somali boy who had run in front of the vehicle to get some food that one of the passengers threw away.	MPIR			MWO Gosse Sgt Dallaire	Concluded.	None	DND 014111 DND 014112
90		Two CF soldiers, who were unarmed and dressed in civilian and clothing, were apprehended attempting to enter 1 Commando lines in Mogadishu through a barrier of concertina wire. Both had been drinking.³	MPIR			MWO Gosse Sgt Gipp	Concluded.	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #50	DND 014132 111 -- tab 3
91		A CF member while riding in a taxi in town of Trenton, hit the facial area of a passenger and threatened the subject with the words "I could kill you if I wanted to. I just got back from Somalia".	MPUIR	N/A		Cpl Power	No record of investigation.*	Charges pending by Trenton municipal police.	DND 03305
92		A sub-unit canteen at Belet Huen sustained an operating deficit of $1400 which was thought to be attributable to theft.	MPIR			Maj Wilson Sgt Dallaire	Suspended.	None	DND 014046
93		A vehicle accident occurred between a CF member and a Somali.	MPIR			MWO Gosse Sgt Gipp	Concluded.	None	DND 014119 DND 014121
94		While a CF soldier was driving a tractor and water tank trailer in Mogadishu, Somali civilians threw rocks and fired gunshots at the vehicle.	MPIR			Maj Wilson Sgt Dallaire	Concluded.	None	DND 014103
95		While operating a forklift, a CF soldier struck a Somali policeman causing him minor injuries.	MPIR		93.06.18	Maj Wilson Sgt Dallaire	Concluded.	None	DND 014158
96	93.06.20s--s 06.30	Improper security of CJFS goods shipped in transit. A number of containers from the CJFS "were not sealed in any way and the lids were sitting loose on top of the crates". The containers held weapons, flack vests, night vision goggles, live ammunition, 21 boxes of files marked secret, two laptop computers. "The information contained on the hard drives and on the 3.5 inch computer disk left in one of them revealed they contained secret and confidental information."	MPUIR	N/A		Sgt Kent	Pending.	Unknown	DND 079550
97		Medical equipment was damaged during the redeployment from Somalia to Canada. The equipment was improperly packed and sustained water damage.	SI			Capt McLean	No proof of negligence found, so disciplinary action could not be taken. BGen Beno directed the 2 Field Ambulance to produce an SOP for deployment and packaging, supervising and shipping of sensitive medical equipment for varying climactic conditions and modes of transportation.	Unknown	DND 031049 DND 031050 DND 031601 DND 031611
98		Munition was returned to Canada without the required authorization from the established chain of command.	SI			Capt Mumford	Concluded.	None	DND O3O125 DND 030126 DND 030127
	Fall 93-Dec.95	Documents held within DGPA were allegedly withheld, destroyed or altered before release under the Access to Information Act.	MPIR			MWO Dowd Sgt Bernard Sgt Pelletier Cpl Raymond	Col Haswell attempted to bypass the Access to Information system. Gen Boyle was aware that RTQs were being provided to Mr. McAuliffe outside the Access to Information system, contrary to an earlier statement on 95.12.07.	See note at end of Disciplinary and Action Taken.	100-tab D and 100B -- tabs 1-9
100		Classified information leaked to press.	MPIR			Capt Fraser WO Sylvain	Concluded.	None	DND 133344
101		Many inconsistencies were discovered in the NDOC logs, including missing serial numbers, serial numbers out of sequence, and blank database records.	MPIR			MWO Dowd Sgt Bernard S/Sgt Hampel (RCMP)	There was no evidence of deliberate deletion information. The inconsistencies can be attributed to "insufficient training, lack of audits and poor operating procedures".	None	101 -- tab 1 101As--stab 1 101Bs--stab 1
102	96.04.26	A CF member conducted media interviews and published a book that were critical of the military. He also left the Citadel without permission to take documents to the Commission of Inquiry.	CR			N/A	No record of investigation.*⁴	See Disciplinary and Administrative Action Taken, #51	118B -- tabs 20, L, M

* The Inquiry received no record of an investigation; this does not necessarily mean that no investigation took place.

After reviewing Capt Hope's SI, Col Labbé characterized it as "incomplete and in places misleading" and therefore wrote, on March 23, 1993, his own report on the incident which he sent to the DCDS, VAdm Murray (Document Book 48B Tab 16). The DCDS forwarded Col Labbé's report to JAG for a legal review. JAG then requested Capt Hope's SI in order to complete this process. The SI report was provided by Col Labbé on April 2, 1993. LCol Watkins reviewed both reports and wrote his legal opinion which was finally given to VAdm Murray on April 14, 1993 (Document Book 48ABs--sTab 2). LCol Watkins concluded that a further MP investigation was needed.
The MPIR indicates that this transpired in May 1993. However, HMCS Preserver left for Canada on March 7,1993, and naval officers were present during the incident. Therefore the incident must have occurred sometime in the early part of the in-theatre phase.
The Inquiry obtained charge reports pertaining to only one of the individuals.
The Inquiry is aware that an investigation took place, but no supporting documents were provided to us.

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