ISAF Officials Claim Portable Polygraph ‘Key Component’ Against ‘Insider Threats’

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

Imagine my surprise this morning when, less than two weeks after the release of my new book, THE CLAPPER MEMO, International Security Assistance Force officials issued public statements regarding the alleged effectiveness of portable polygraph devices in Afghanistan.

First known as the Portable Credibility Assessment Screening System and later changed to Preliminary Credibility Assessment Screening System, this portable polygraph technology was deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq for the first time in 2008. One year later, DoD officials stonewalled me for nearly a month after I asked questions about the effectiveness of PCASS during its first year in operations. The stonewalling led me to launch an investigation that would result in publication of THE CLAPPER MEMO early this month.

As of this posting, the ISAF announcement (shown in the graphic above and as text below) appears online only as a status update — but not as a news release, per se — published this morning on the ISAF Facebook page:

Screening System Partnership Helps Identify Insider Threats

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN (May 14, 2013) – A US Department of Defense screening tool that helps assess the truthfulness of individuals is being lauded as a key component of Afghan and US efforts to preemptively identify and neutralize potential insider threats.

In a program that began in late 2012, US Forces-Afghanistan is training Afghanistan Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Interior personnel to use the Preliminary Credibility Screening System tool to assess people during security screenings.

The PCASS consists of physiological sensors, a small computer, specialized software and a testing procedure that can render an initial assessment of the truthfulness of individuals. Combined with other assessments, the PCASS significantly increases the ability to quickly identify potential threats before they act.

Two Afghan women from the MoI recently completed the training program, which expands the reach of the program by allowing female security personnel to screen female subjects while abiding by Afghan cultural custom.

Crucially, the announcement ignores the “elephant in the room” that is the hundreds of casualties resulting from “Green-on-Blue/Insider” attacks on U.S. and coalition troops during the past six years and, more precisely, during the five years since the initial deployment of 94 PCASS units to Afghanistan and Iraq at a reported cost of $7,500 each. If PCASS works so well, why have so many of these attacks taken place?

In addition, the ISAF announcement ignores what I learned from interrogators with vast experience in hostile environments.

Rather than laud PCASS as ISAF officials have done, a Green Beret I interviewed shortly after his retirement from the Army told me Special Forces operators would “rather go back to the stubby pencil and taking an educated guess” than use PCASS. In addition, the combat veteran — identified in the book only as “Joe” for security reasons — offered more words quite damning of PCASS which I share below in an excerpt from THE CLAPPER MEMO:

One of the major flaws in the technology that cause Joe and others to discount PCASS can be found in polygraph training, Joe said, that involves mock scenarios where subjects are given roles to play prior to undergoing a polygraph exam.

“If you can trick yourself into thinking you’re a bomber,” Joe said, referring to a 2006 PCASS study conducted at Fort Jackson, “then why can’t you trick yourself into thinking you’re not and trick that machine?”

Because Joe used an alternative to PCASS to set a record by conducting approximately 500 interrogations of enemy combatants, suspected terrorists, criminal suspects and third-country nationals seeking employment on U.S.-manned installations while he was stationed in Iraq, Kuwait and Qatar, I tend to believe him more than I do the many government bureaucrats with whom I spoke during the past four years.

I also tend to believe a former member of the Navy SEALs who spoke with me on the condition I not reveal his identity. He cited the memo that deemed the polygraph the only authorized credibility assessment tool for use by DoD personnel — and inspired the title for my book — as a contributing factor in his decision to retire from the military much earlier than he could have. And that wasn’t all he said.

When it comes to the bureaucrats who forced warfighters like him to stop using the non-polygraph alternative that had proven so effective in the field, he said they “should face charges and do time” for their actions.

RELATED: Coincidence or not, this new development surfaced only five days after the Defense Intelligence Agency responded to a PCASS-related Freedom of Information Act request I submitted almost 10 months ago!

To learn the “rest of the story,” order a copy of THE CLAPPER MEMO in paperback or ebook versions from Amazon.

Bob McCarty is the author of Three Days In August and THE CLAPPER MEMO. To learn more about either book or to place an order, click on the graphic above.

FBI Agent Thrashes Polygraph During Senate Testimony

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

On Sept. 29, 1997, FBI Supervisory Special Agent (Dr.) Drew Campbell Richardson testified before members of a subcommittee of the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary about the polygraph. Among other things, he described polygraph screening as being “completely without any theoretical foundation and has absolutely no validity.”

Upon discovering Richardson is not alone in his assessment, one must ask the question, “Why is the polygraph the only authorized credibility assessment technology for use within DoD when newer, proven-reliable technologies are available?”

I answer that question and many more in my newest nonfiction book, THE CLAPPER MEMO, the product of four years of extensive investigation.

Most importantly, however, THE CLAPPER MEMO exposes the flawed process via which Afghans are being vetted before being allowed to serve alongside U.S. and Coalition Forces troops as uniform-wearing members of Afghan military, police and security units. Those flaws have resulted in hundreds of U.S. and CF casualties, the result of “Green-on-Blue” or “Insider” attacks, during the past six years.

In addition, it highlights the fact that the polygraph, despite being the only credibility assessment tool allowed for use by DoD personnel, either (1) isn’t being used as part of that vetting process or, (2) isn’t working well if it is being used as part of the vetting process. Either way, American casualties continue to add up as a result.

You can order a copy of THE CLAPPER MEMO in paperback or ebook versions from Amazon.

Bob McCarty is the author of Three Days In August and THE CLAPPER MEMO. To learn more about either book or to place an order, click on the graphic above.

New Book Links Three DoD Memos to ‘Green-on-Blue’ Attacks in Afghanistan

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

My second nonfiction book, THE CLAPPER MEMO, is now on sale in paperback and ebook!

In THE CLAPPER MEMO, I take readers behind the scenes of a 40-year turf war and share what I learned about polygraph loyalists and their no-holds-barred campaign to eliminate competing investigative technologies that threaten to put them out of business. Most importantly, I connect the dots between three Department of Defense memos — including one signed by James R. Clapper Jr. before he became the nation’s top intelligence official — and hundreds of American casualties resulting from “Green-on-Blue” (a.k.a., “Insider”) attacks in Afghanistan during the past six years.

The product of an exhaustive four-year investigation, this book has already received three major endorsements (shown below):

• “Bob McCarty’s book, THE CLAPPER MEMO, represents perhaps the most thorough investigative reporting I have encountered in years. I direct the attention of the so-called major media to it. This is how it’s done!” — David P. Schippers, former director of the U.S. Department of Justice Organized Crime Task Force in Chicago; Chief Investigative Counsel for the U.S. House of Representatives during Clinton Impeachment Hearings (1998); and author of the book, SELLOUT: The Inside Story of President Clinton’s Impeachment.

• “Any American with a sense of fair play and a desire to see that our intelligence and vetting personnel have the best information possible should read THE CLAPPER MEMO… clearly an unconscionable cover-up.” — Capt. Larry W. Bailey, U.S. Navy SEAL (Ret.), former commander of the U.S. Navy Basic Underwater Demolition/SEALs Training Program (a.k.a. “BUD/S”) and co-founder of Special Operations Speaks; and

• “Bob McCarty has uncovered a high-tech ‘turf war’ pitting those who want the best for our troops against others who seem to be focused on their own self-interests. Sadly, it seems the wrong people are winning this war. I highly recommend THE CLAPPER MEMO.” — Maj. Gen. Paul Vallely, U.S. Army (Ret.), former deputy commander, U.S. Army Pacific now serving as chair of two organizations, Stand Up America and Nemo Arms, Inc., he became well known as a senior military analyst on Fox News Channel from 2000 to 2007.

I hope you’ll order a copy of THE CLAPPER MEMO today! Thanks in advance!

Bob McCarty is the author of Three Days In August and THE CLAPPER MEMO. To learn more about either book or to place an order, click on the graphic above.

Be Patient My Friends

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

If you’re wondering when I’ll be releasing my second nonfiction book, the working title for which is THE CLAPPER MEMO, here’s an update: I’m 90 percent of the way toward completion, but feel as if the last 10 percent is going to take four times longer than expected. Get that?

Despite the frustration of not being able to get it out well ahead of Christmas, I remain convinced that THE CLAPPER MEMO is a must-do-it-right-the-first-time true story. In addition, I think it’s audience will be much larger than the one for my first book, Three Days In August, because the subject matter affects more people.

In addition, several big names involved in this story — including Director of National Intelligence James R. Clapper Jr., former CIA Director David Petraeus and International Security Assistance Force Commander (Gen.) John R. Allen — have found their way into a lot of headlines of late. In turn, some of those headlines — especially the ones about the so-called “Green-on-Blue” attacks in Afghanistan — figure prominently in THE CLAPPER MEMO.

Finally, people who’ve heard about this project — including several Green Berets, Navy SEALs, GITMO officials and others — keep sending information that’s putting more and more weight into the “meat” of the story.

So, be patient, my friends. I think it will be worth the wait!

UPDATE 12/31/2012 at 6:27 p.m. Central: Today, I finished the final version of my soon-to-be-published second book, the working title of which is THE CLAPPER MEMO. After final edits and cover design, this thing should be available for sale sometime next month. Thank you for your patience!

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Bob McCarty is the author of two nonfiction books, Three Days In August: A U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier’s Fight For Military Justice (Oct ’11) and THE CLAPPER MEMO (May ’13).

Changes in Field Ops Ignore Long-Term Fix in Afghanistan

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

Rather than implement a broader solution, Gen. John Allen, commander of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, has resorted to a short-term approach to reduce the number of so-called “Green-on-Blue” (a.k.a., “Insider”) attacks.

According to news reports like the one shown in the video above, General Allen has suspended most joint field operations in Afghanistan as a measure to combat the growing problem of attacks by members of the Afghan National Security Force against U.S. and coalition troops. Wanting to find out more-specific details about what has been ordered, I fired off an email to my ISAF public affairs contact in Kabul.

In a message sent Monday at 2:57 p.m. Central, I asked Air Force Maj. Lori Hodge to “confirm or deny reports that ISAF troops have been ordered to separate from their Afghan counterparts. If confirmed, please provide details ASAP.” Eight hours later, I received the response below:

Sir,

ISAF continually conducts threat assessments and adapts to the current operating environment. Recent events outside of and inside Afghanistan related to the ‘Innocence of Muslims’ video plus the conduct of recent insider attacks have given cause for ISAF troops to exercise increased vigilance and carefully review all activities and interactions with the local population.

General Allen has directed all operational commanders to review force protection and tactical activities in the light of the current circumstances. This guidance was given at the recommendation of, and in conjunction with, key Afghan leaders.

This will likely lead to adjustments in exactly how, when and where ISAF troops operate, especially during the current period of heightened tension. These changes will often be short notice and reactive to the latest information. ISAF remains focused on the continued conduct of effective combined operations with our Afghan partners to achieve the mission. Those operations will always be conducted in a manner that mitigates risks to our troops but ensures mission success.

The commander of the ISAF Joint Command directed a change in the level at which advising and partnering takes place. Most partnering and advising will now be at the Kandak (Battalion) level and above. This does not mean there will be no partnering below that level; the need for that will be evaluated on a case by case basis and approved by RC commanders. In some cases, ANSF are fully capable of increased independent activity and their advisors will simply be stepping back to advise from the next level.

While the approach outlined above will likely reduce the number of deaths and injuries during the short term, only a long-term solution will fix the problem. In my soon-to-be released second nonfiction book, THE CLAPPER MEMO, I’ll share stunning details about that long-term solution and about the people — inside and outside the Department of Defense — doing their best to prevent that solution from being employed.

THE CLAPPER MEMO is set to be released this fall.

UPDATE 9/19/2012 at 8:03 a.m. Central: It seems the ISAF Public Affairs folks offered a slightly-different spin on this subject on their website yesterday.

ISAF clarifies information on partnering with ANSF

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KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 18, 2012) — Recent media coverage regarding a change in ISAF’s model of Security Force Assistance (SFA) to the Afghan National Security Forces is not accurate. ISAF remains absolutely committed to partnering with, training, advising and assisting our ANSF counterparts. The ISAF SFA model is focused at the battalion level and above, with exceptions approved by senior commanders. Partnering occurs at all levels, from Platoon to Corps. This has not changed.

In response to elevated threat levels resulting from the “Innocence of Muslims” video, ISAF has taken some prudent, but temporary, measures to reduce our profile and vulnerability to civil disturbances or insider attacks. This means that in some local instances, operational tempo has been reduced, or force protection has been increased. These actions balance the tension of the recent video with force protection, while maintaining the momentum of the campaign.

We’ve done this before in other high tension periods, and it has worked well. Under this guidance, and as conditions change, we will continue to adapt the force posture and force protection. The SFA model is integral to the success of the ANSF, and ISAF will return to normal operations as soon as conditions warrant.

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Bob McCarty is the author of two nonfiction books, Three Days In August: A U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier’s Fight For Military Justice (Oct ’11) and THE CLAPPER MEMO (May ’13).

Writer Links Guantanamo Bay Events to ‘Green-on-Blue’ Attacks in Afghanistan

Posted on September 10, 2012 by

As Americans prepare to mark the 11th anniversary of the day on which Islamic terrorists waged a series of horrific and deadly attacks against the United States, you may think you’ve heard every possibly-important detail related to the events of that day. But you haven’t.

Camp Delta at Joint Task Force (JTF) Guantanamo, Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, Cuba, July 7, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

In my soon-to-be-published second nonfiction book, THE CLAPPER MEMO, I’ll share unbelievable-but-true details obtained from high-ranking individuals who worked inside the Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility in Cuba and were personally responsible for interrogating detainees.

Using those details and others, I’ll connect the dots between a troubling series of events that occurred at GITMO during the first two years after 9/11 and the “green-on-blue” attacks that have taken place in Afghanistan and resulted in the deaths and injuries of dozens of U.S. and coalition personnel at the hands of their so-called “allies” in the Afghan National Security Force.

THE CLAPPER MEMO, is set for release this fall. I’ll let you know as soon as it’s available to order.

If you need something to read until then, order a copy of my first nonfiction book, Three Days In August. It’s available in paperback and ebook via most online booksellers, including Amazon.com. Thanks in advance!

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Bob McCarty is the author of two nonfiction books, Three Days In August: A U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier’s Fight For Military Justice (Oct ’11) and THE CLAPPER MEMO (May ’13).

Are Military Officials Telling Truth About Who Is Vetting Afghans?

Posted on September 4, 2012 by

I’ve asked a lot of questions about the measures being employed to stem the growing number of attacks by members of the Afghan National Security Force against the U.S. and coalition personnel (a.k.a., “green-on-blue” attacks) who mentor and train them. Today, I’m inclined to believe some — if not all — of the answers I’ve received from official U.S. and coalition spokespersons in Afghanistan are simply not true.

My inclination stems from what I read in the first paragraph of TIME/World reporter John Wendle’s article published Tuesday morning:

Alam Gul, a potential Afghan Local Police (ALP) recruit sat cross-legged on a mat outside the unit’s crumbling, mud-brick headquarters in the village of Tabin, in Kandahar’s restive Arghandab district, alternately looking at his hands and at the sky as he answered a series of questions. Two ALP members sat watching nearby, while others washed motorbikes or lounged in the sun. The U.S. Army specialist and staff sergeant in charge of the interview were getting increasingly frustrated with the young man.

The words in the final sentence of that paragraph reveal what the reporter interpreted was happening before his eyes. At the same time, those words run counter to everything I’ve been told since April 4.

After being asked about the process via which ANSF members are being vetted prior to working alongside U.S. and coalition forces, Army Lt. Colonel Jimmie E. Cummings told me via email that “ISAF or U.S. are not responsible for vetting Afghans for either the Afghan National Army or Police. The Afghans use a 8-step process in vetting their candidates.”

Responding to similar questions July 4, the International Security Assistance Force public affairs officer reassured me nothing had changed and that Afghans were still in charge.

“We (ISAF) have today, just as we discussed back in April, advise the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) in assisting them to develop improvements to the overall vetting and recruitment process for the ANSF,” Colonel Cummings wrote. “The 8-step vetting process, which we have discussed in the past, is the result of our advising on this issue. Just like everything else that we (ISAF) advise on in Afghanistan, it is an ongoing and continuous process. We continually advise our Afghan partners on ways to improve processes. Again, the Afghans have the lead and are responsible for vetting their recruits into their security forces.”

On Aug. 23, Colonel Cummings’ replacement in Afghanistan confirmed again that Afghans were in charge of vetting Afghans.

“In response to your question on the vetting procedures adopted by the Afghans, the Afghan National Security Force is working hard to make their vetting processes more robust,” wrote Air Force Maj. Lori Hodge via email.

As examples of the measures being taken, Major Hodge listed the following:

Afghan National Policeman

• The ANSF introduced re-vetting procedures for Afghan National Army soldiers returning from leave;

•The ANSF outlawed the sale of uniforms; and

•The ANSF established an anonymous reporting system.

Further, as highlighted in this article published the same day, the major explained that Afghan President Hamid Karzai had issued a presidential decree which mandates that Afghan National Army recruits be interviewed by a four-person council consisting of officials from the Ministries of Defense and Interior as well as from the Afghan National Directorate of Security and medical department officials.

In closing, Major Hodge reiterated what I had been told by her predecessor, Colonel Cummings, and referred me to the Afghan MoD for further information on vetting procedures:

“While we advise our Afghan counterparts, the vetting of recruits and personnel is an Afghan-led and -owned process and they would be the appropriate authorities to discuss it in more detail.”

Maybe I’m wrong. Maybe Wendle misinterpreted what was taking place before his eyes. But I doubt it.

At the same time, I’m inclined to believe this long war in Southwest Asia is starting to bear similarities to our last war in Southeast Asia. More than many are willing to admit.

More details about my investigation into “Green-on-Blue” attacks and about my quest for related documents via the Freedom of Information Act will appear in my upcoming second nonfiction book, THE CLAPPER MEMO, set for release this fall.

UPDATE 9/05/12 at 10:53 a.m. Central: Contrary to everything I had been told to date by ISAF spokespersons about who is responsible for vetting Afghans, I had it confirmed this morning — by Major Hodge via email — that U.S. Special Operations Forces are in charge of vetting Afghan Local Police (ALP) recruits. She confirmed that fact for me, but only after I presented her with details from John Wendle’s above-cited report. The major also apologized for having omitted this important detail from earlier correspondence with me. A major omission, I’d say.

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Bob McCarty is the author of two nonfiction books, Three Days In August: A U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier’s Fight For Military Justice (Oct ’11) and THE CLAPPER MEMO (May ’13).

Afghans to Use Same Flawed Procedures to Re-Vet Own Troops

Posted on September 1, 2012 by

The Washington Post reported Saturday evening that the senior commander for Special Operations forces in Afghanistan has suspended training for all new Afghan recruits until the more than 27,000 Afghan troops working with his command can be re-vetted for ties to the insurgency. Unfortunately, using a flawed procedure a second time will do little to improve the situation for Americans in the Stone Age country.

During the past five months, I’ve had a lot of electronic discussions with U.S. military public affairs officers around the world and have written many articles about the so-called “green-on-blue” (a.k.a., “insider”) attacks and about my quest for related documents via the Freedom of Information Act.

I will provide expanded coverage of this subject matter in my second nonfiction book, THE CLAPPER MEMO, set for release this fall.

UPDATE 9/03/12 at 6:31 a.m. Central: Statement below from ISAF in Afghanistan:

KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 2, 2012) — Statement attributed to Col. Thomas Collins, U.S. Forces-Afghanistan spokesman: “Special Operations Forces has a strong and trusted relationship with its Afghan partners that has endured more than a decade. Despite the recent rise in insider attacks, they are relatively rare among SOF partnered forces. Special Operations remains fully committed to a close and productive relationship with our Afghan partners. Current partnered operations have and will continue, even as we temporarily suspend training of about 1,000 new ALP recruits while re-vetting current members. While we have full trust and confidence in our Afghan partners, we believe this is a necessary step to validate our vetting process and ensure the quality indicative of Afghan Local Police.”

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Bob McCarty is the author of two nonfiction books, Three Days In August: A U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier’s Fight For Military Justice (Oct ’11) and THE CLAPPER MEMO (May ’13).

Afghans Remain in Charge of Vetting Despite Increase in ‘Green-on-Blue’ Attacks

Posted on August 23, 2012 by

Days after three top U.S. generals gathered in Kabul to discuss how to combat the growing problem of so-called “Green-on-Blue” (a.k.a., “Insider”) attacks by members of the Afghan National Security Force against Americans and other coalition troops, Afghans remain responsible for vetting Afghans.

I received confirmation of this news via email this morning from Air Force Maj. Lori Hodge, an International Security Assistance Force public affairs officer in Afghanistan.

After reading an article Tuesday in which a Bloomberg.com reporter cited Pentagon Spokesman George Little as the source for a statement about Afghan security ministries adopting more “rigorous vetting procedures” for Afghans seeking to join the security forces, I asked Major Hodge to explain exactly what kind of “rigorous vetting procedures” had been adopted and what made them different from previously-followed procedures.

Much to my amazement, I received a reply from her within 24 hours.

“In response to your question on the vetting procedures adopted by the Afghans,” she wrote, “the Afghan National Security Force is working hard to make their vetting processes more robust.”

As examples of the measures being taken, Major Hodge listed the following:

Afghan National Policeman

The ANSF introduced re-vetting procedures for Afghan National Army soldiers returning from leave;

The ANSF outlawed the sale of uniforms; and

The ANSF established an anonymous reporting system.

Further, the major explained, Afghan President Hamid Karzai issued a presidential decree which mandates that ANA recruits be interviewed by a four-person council consisting of officials from the Ministries of Defense and Interior as well as from the NDS and medical department officials.

In closing, Major Hodge reiterated what I had been told by her predecessor, Lt. Col. Jimmie Cummings, in April and July and referred me to the Afghan MoD for further information on vetting procedures:

During the past five months, I’ve had a lot of electronic discussions with U.S. military PAOs around the world and have written many articles about the so-called “Green-on-Blue” (a.k.a., “Insider”) attacks and about my quest for related documents via the Freedom of Information Act. Still, I’m stunned that Afghans remain in charge of the vetting process. Sigh.

Look for expanded coverage of this topic coming soon in THE CLAPPER MEMO, set for release this fall.

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Bob McCarty is the author of two nonfiction books, Three Days In August: A U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier’s Fight For Military Justice (Oct ’11) and THE CLAPPER MEMO (May ’13).

Unnamed DoD Official Speaks With CNN About Unclassified ‘Green-on-Blue’ Handbook

Posted on August 22, 2012 by

Imagine my surprise when, one week after I ended my 126 days-long effort to obtain a copy of an unclassified Army handbook about the so-called “green-on-blue” attacks against American and coalition troops in Afghanistan, I found an article in which CNN’s Barbara Starr reported on the content of the handbook, “Inside the Wire Threats — Afghanistan (Green-On-Blue).”

Though Starr attributed the few scant details she was able to share about the handbook to an DoD official who she did not name, the fact that any DoD official spoke to a CNN reporter before he talked to me ticks me off.

This afternoon, I fired off an email to a half-dozen Army and DoD officials who were involved in handling my FOIA request. I asked them why I wasn’t given the same courtesy as CNN in light of the fact that I exhibited extreme patience with each level of the DoD bureaucracy and even took the additional step of modifying my request to let DoD officials know I would be satisfied with a redacted version of the handbook.

Though I’m not expecting much of a reply, if any, all is not lost. Thanks to my loyal readers, I know more about the hand than any CNN reporter. You can look forward to reading about some of those details in my book, THE CLAPPER MEMO.

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Bob McCarty is the author of two nonfiction books, Three Days In August: A U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier’s Fight For Military Justice (Oct ’11) and THE CLAPPER MEMO (May ’13).

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Tag Archives: Green-on-Blue Attacks

ISAF Officials Claim Portable Polygraph ‘Key Component’ Against ‘Insider Threats’

FBI Agent Thrashes Polygraph During Senate Testimony

New Book Links Three DoD Memos to ‘Green-on-Blue’ Attacks in Afghanistan

Be Patient My Friends

Changes in Field Ops Ignore Long-Term Fix in Afghanistan

Writer Links Guantanamo Bay Events to ‘Green-on-Blue’ Attacks in Afghanistan

Are Military Officials Telling Truth About Who Is Vetting Afghans?

Afghans to Use Same Flawed Procedures to Re-Vet Own Troops

Afghans Remain in Charge of Vetting Despite Increase in ‘Green-on-Blue’ Attacks

Unnamed DoD Official Speaks With CNN About Unclassified ‘Green-on-Blue’ Handbook