Military tribunals, authorized under the Military Commissions Act of 2006,
operate in key locations worldwide, beyond the well-known prison barges and ships in international waters.
These tribunals are convened at four significant bases:
1. Camp Justice – Guantánamo Bay Naval Base (GTMO), Cuba
2. Camp Thunder Cove – Naval Support Facility, Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory
3. Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz – Dededo, Guam
4. Ushuaia Naval Base – Tierra del Fuego, Argentina Origins of Camp Justice
Camp Justice has a unique history. Initially established at Diego Garcia, the site was renamed Camp Thunder Cove in July 2006. The name Camp Justice was later assigned in 2007 to the military commissions complex at Guantánamo Bay.
The naming was a result of a contest won by Technical Sergeant Neil Felver of the 122 Civil Engineering Squadron. Locations of Strategic Importance Each of these bases holds significant geopolitical and logistical value:
Camp Justice (GTMO, Cuba): Known for its role in high-profile tribunals, it serves as a symbol of U.S. military judicial authority.
Camp Thunder Cove (Diego Garcia): Strategically positioned in the Indian Ocean, this base supports operations across the Middle East and Asia. Camp Blaz (Guam): Located in the Pacific, it reinforces the U.S. presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
Ushuaia Naval Base (Argentina): The southernmost base, critical for operations near Antarctica and South America. ++KOSOVO, ICELAND, GREENLAND, ANTARTICA, PRISON SHIPS etc...
Legal Framework and Operation The Military Commissions Act of 2006 formalized the use of military tribunals for trying individuals accused of terrorism and related offenses.
These proceedings, conducted by the Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps, adhere to strict military judicial protocols. The chosen locations ensure security, logistical efficiency, and alignment with operational goals.
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