Inside the Wire: Guarding America’s Enemy Prisoners in the Global War on Terror from Abu Ghraib to Guantanamo Bay

A fascinating must-read book for anyone interested in the challenges of the U.S. military In what has become the never-ending Global War on Terrorism, a consequence often forgotten is that the U.S. must be prepared to handle captured and surrendering enemies. Either combatants or non-combatant civilians, they become our “EPWs” — Enemy Prisoners of War — whom we must house, clothe, feed, and protect for months or even years. Major General John Hussey is one of the U.S. military’s most experienced officers in detention operations, having served in Desert Storm, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay. His experiences as the commanding officer at Abu Ghraib and Deputy Commanding General at Guantanamo Bay (GTMO) gave him a first-hand view of the challenges of operating EPW camps. Inside the Wire reveals Major General Hussey’s career in the military and his rise through the ranks to take on the leadership roles at Abu Ghraib and GTMO. In riveting detail, you will read how troops must prepare for detention operations, how EPW camps must be designed, and how our soldiers must learn to deal with prison riots and enemy attacks. Hussey ultimately offers his advice on how the US must be better prepared for EPW operations in the future. “A great study of leadership, soldiering, and military law enforcement under the most challenging conditions. A must-read for anyone who really wants to understand what it is like to serve and lead on the cutting edge.” ~ General Vincent K. Brooks, US Army (Ret) “Hussey details his singularly extensive experience with detainees and offers insights that can help inform how we address this challenge in the future. … A great resource for historians, practitioners, and policy makers.” ~ General Joseph L. Votel, Former Commander of US Central Command and US Special Operations Command (Ret) “Hussey does a brilliant job identifying and providing practical solutions to the challenges of conducting effective, ethical detainee operations, and most importantly, identifying the premium requirement of engaged leadership at all levels.” ~ Lieutenant General David Quantock, Former Provost Marshal General of the United States Army (Ret) — ASIN: B0DGDNSWGW | ISBN13: 9798989492619 | ISBN-13: 979-8989492619