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 Summary of Administrative Review Board Proceedings for ISN 438

The Administrative Review Board was called to order.

The Detainee entered the proceedings.

The Presiding Officer announced the convening authority and purpose of the Administrative Review Board proceedings,

The Designated Military Officer (DMO) was sworn,

The Board Reporter, Translator, Assisting Military Officer (AMO) and Board Members were sworn.

Presiding Officer: How would you like me to address you?

Detainee (through translator): Hani.

Presiding Officer: Thank you.

'The Presiding Officer asked the Detainee if he wishes to make a statement under oath. (Muslim oath offered).'

Detainee (through translator): If the matter necessitates that I take an oath, I will.

Presiding Officer: We do not require that you take the oath.

The Detainee declined taking the (Muslim) oath.

The Presiding Officer read the hearing instructions to the Detainee and confirmed that he understood.

The Assisting Military Officer presented the Notification of the Decision of the Administrative Review Board, Exhibit EC-A, to the Administrative Review Board.

The Assisting Military Officer presented the Enemy Combatant Election Form, Exhibit EC-B, to the Administrative Review Board.

The Assisting Military Officer read the AMO Comments from the Enemy Combatant Election Form, Exhibit EC-B.

Assisting Military Officer: The detainee's ARB interview was conducted on 17 July 2006. After reviewing the ARB's purpose and procedures, the Arabic translated Unclassified Summary of Evidence was read to the detainee. When asked if he wanted to attend the ARB, present a written or oral statement, or have the AMO speak on his