david hicks terrorist

http://wikileaks.ch/gitmo/pdf/as/us9as-000002dp.pdf

In December 2000, detainee returned to Kandahar and was introduced to the Al-Qaida organization. Detainee trained at Al-Qaida?s Al Farouq terrorist camp and received the following training: Basic Military Training, City/urban Tactics, Mountain Tactics and Intelligence/Target Gathering? Detainee also met Mohammed Atef, who was Al-Qaida?s No. 3 in charge of military operations. Detainee trained with Al-Qaida at multiple locations in Afghanistan, including the Abu Obeida terrorist camp for urban warfare training? He left the surveillance course prior to completion and went to visit the front lines. Detainee was then called back to Kandahar for another meeting with Abu Hafs, a senior Al-Qaida planner and coordinator?

Detainee has had direct involvement with senior Al-Qaida leadership, including Usama Bin Laden. ..

Detainee actively sought out extremist organizations throughout the world in order to train, operate, and fight with them.

The detainee?s truthfulness level is low, and he is very likely to have information regarding terrorist operations and tactics.

Detainees? involvement and extensive training with the KLA, LeT, Al-Qaida, Taliban, and Jama?at Al Tablighi make him a highly skilled and advanced combatant, as well as a valuable asset and possible leader for extremist organizations.

Detainee is an admitted/sworn fighter for Al-Qaida and has written a statement affirming such?

4. (S/A[F) Detainee?s Conduct:

Detainee?s overall behavior is compliant, but he has been deceptive. Prior to being put on hold on 24February0 4, detainee was highly influential and often led in prayer, conducted speeches, and organized disturbances? On 28 October 2002, detainee was overheard saying he would rather be a mercenary than a terrorist? Detainee possesses leadership qualities; and other detainees, including ISN 024, hold him in high regard.

6. (S) JTF GTMO Assessment:..

It is confirmed that this detainee is a member of Al-Qaida and its global terrorist network. The detainee is an admitted/sworn fighter for Al-Qaida and has written a statement affirming such on 21 March 2003. Detainee has traveled extensively to seek out
extremist organizations for the training aspect, as well as for the combat experience. Detainee?s statements that he wants to be a mercenary, as well as his history, indicate that he is likely to pursue such a career if released. Detainee is associated and has trained with numerous high-level Al-Qaida operatives ...

The detainee is highly trained, experienced, and combat-hardened, which makes him a valued member and possible leader for any extremist organization. It has been determined this detainee poses a high risk, and poses a significant threat to the US, its interests and allies.