RE: Re: US v. Rowe - Art 32 Witness Request

[Robert Bracknell <rbracknell@acus.org>]

Well, it's training -- anything can be made up if you talk to the right person -- like the AIT battalion commander.  It's not like Captain Klay is training to fly the space shuttle.  But it's getting too late on Friday to coordinate particularly when we have an acceptable alternative -- the teleconference on Tuesday.  Please provide the details for the phone conference on Monday, as you suggested.


Butch Bracknell
Lieutenant Colonel of US Marines
CMC Fellow, The Atlantic Council
o 202-778-4979
c 757-287-4704
________________________________________
From: Hoover Capt Christopher M [christopher.hoover@usmc.mil]
Sent: Friday, June 03, 2011 3:04 PM
To: Robert Bracknell
Cc: haytham@puckettfaraj.com; Mcconnell Maj Matthew N
Subject: RE: Re: US v. Rowe - Art 32 Witness Request

Sir,
  Capt Klay has not been available today.  I am told that I will not be able to reach him until 1900 tonight, our time.  I was told that he is a student at the light -armored vehicle course and the live fire exercise is not an event that he can be readily pulled from.  I am still working to get the information sought, but I think at this point it will be moot since he is unlikely to be able to pull from the live fire exercise and I will not get the information sought until this evening.  Please let me know if you still need chain of command contact info.

I am working on the teleconference piece also.  I don't have the number or instructions yet, but I will have that for Monday at the Art 32.

Captain Christopher M. Hoover, USMC
Military Justice Officer MCB Quantico
Work: (703) 784-0037
Cell: (603) 809-5781


-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Bracknell [mailto:rbracknell@acus.org]
Sent: Friday, June 03, 2011 13:51
To: Mcconnell Maj Matthew N
Cc: Hoover Capt Christopher M; haytham@puckettfaraj.com
Subject: RE: Re: US v. Rowe - Art 32 Witness Request

Capt Hoover, what's the story on Capt Klay?

Butch Bracknell
Lieutenant Colonel of US Marines
CMC Fellow, The Atlantic Council
o 202-778-4979
c 757-287-4704
________________________________________
From: Mcconnell Maj Matthew N [matthew.n.mcconnell@usmc.mil]
Sent: Friday, June 03, 2011 1:32 PM
To: Robert Bracknell
Cc: Hoover Capt Christopher M; haytham@puckettfaraj.com
Subject: RE: Re: US v. Rowe - Art 32 Witness Request

Sir,

LOL!  I will be getting one soon.  Waiting for Maj Lee to turn it over to me after he departs.  In the meantime, Hotmail and my IPhone will have to do!

v/r
Matt

-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Bracknell [mailto:rbracknell@acus.org]
Sent: Friday, June 03, 2011 13:01
To: Mcconnell Maj Matthew N
Cc: Hoover Capt Christopher M; haytham@puckettfaraj.com
Subject: RE: Re: US v. Rowe - Art 32 Witness Request

Sure.

(note to self:  talk to CDC about getting these guys blackberries)

Butch Bracknell
Lieutenant Colonel of US Marines
CMC Fellow, The Atlantic Council
o 202-778-4979
c 757-287-4704
________________________________________
From: Mcconnell Maj Matthew N [matthew.n.mcconnell@usmc.mil]
Sent: Friday, June 03, 2011 12:22 PM
To: Robert Bracknell
Cc: Hoover Capt Christopher M; haytham@puckettfaraj.com
Subject: RE: Re: US v. Rowe - Art 32 Witness Request

Sir,

If you send out e-mails this weekend, would you please include my personal address?  mcconnellmn@hotmail.com

Thanks.
v/r
Matt

-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Bracknell [mailto:rbracknell@acus.org]
Sent: Friday, June 03, 2011 10:42
To: Hoover Capt Christopher M
Cc: haytham@puckettfaraj.com; Mcconnell Maj Matthew N
Subject: RE: Re: US v. Rowe - Art 32 Witness Request

OK, to recap:

Monday 1300 start time at Lejeune Hall.

We take Capt Klay's testimony by phone on Tuesday morning after about 1000 (Quantico hosts conference call) unless I can prevail on his chain of command to make him available by phone on Monday.  TC:  I need Captain Klay's training OIC's phone number and email soonest, please, along with conference call dial-in instructions, if you have access to that service, or the plan for getting everyone on the hook with a Quantico-initiated call ("dial-out" conference call).

Please check email a couple of times over the weekend for final plan.

s/f,
rgb



Butch Bracknell
Lieutenant Colonel of US Marines
CMC Fellow, The Atlantic Council
o 202-778-4979
c 757-287-4704
Illegitimi non carborundum


-----Original Message-----
From: Hoover Capt Christopher M [mailto:christopher.hoover@usmc.mil]
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2011 5:50 PM
To: Robert Bracknell
Cc: haytham@puckettfaraj.com; Mcconnell Maj Matthew N
Subject: RE: Re: US v. Rowe - Art 32 Witness Request

Sir,
  I can follow up with Capt Klay to find out the chain of command.

Captain Christopher M. Hoover, USMC
Military Justice Officer MCB Quantico
Work: (703) 784-0037
Cell: (603) 809-5781


-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Bracknell [mailto:rbracknell@acus.org]
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2011 17:39
To: Hoover Capt Christopher M
Cc: haytham@puckettfaraj.com; Mcconnell Maj Matthew N
Subject: RE: Re: US v. Rowe - Art 32 Witness Request

Probably -- can you host the teleconference?

I say "probably" because I don't quite know yet what Tuesday holds.  At the expense of sounding self-important, I am supposed to go to the White House Tuesday morning to a reception welcoming Germany Chancellor Merkel.  I don't know whether our invitation is approved yet, or what time.  I will try to find out this afternoon/tomorrow.  If not, I can leave the investigation open and provide some teleconference time options.

What TAD is Captain Klay conducting, and would it be helpful for me to contact whatever Colonel is running the training to get him exempted for an hour or two to meet our schedule?

s/f,
rgb


Butch Bracknell
Lieutenant Colonel of US Marines
CMC Fellow, The Atlantic Council
o 202-778-4979
c 757-287-4704
________________________________________
From: Hoover Capt Christopher M [christopher.hoover@usmc.mil]
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2011 5:08 PM
To: Robert Bracknell
Cc: haytham@puckettfaraj.com; Mcconnell Maj Matthew N
Subject: RE: Re: US v. Rowe - Art 32 Witness Request

Gentlemen,
  Having issues with availability for Capt Klay.

"From Monday is live fire.  Can I testify tuesday?  I think I can testify any time Tuesday up until 1200.  Testifying before 1000 on Tuesday would enable me to not miss anything, including pt.  Monday is very bad and uncertain.  In the worst case, I might be able to testify before 8:00 (on Monday)."

Would it be possible to have a teleconference on Tuesday morning for Capt Klay's testimony?
Respectfully,

Captain Christopher M. Hoover, USMC
Military Justice Officer MCB Quantico
Work: (703) 784-0037
Cell: (603) 809-5781


-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Bracknell [mailto:rbracknell@acus.org]
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2011 7:45
To: Mcconnell Maj Matthew N
Cc: Hoover Capt Christopher M; haytham@puckettfaraj.com
Subject: RE: Re: US v. Rowe - Art 32 Witness Request

Roger, 1300 aye.  Thanks.


Butch Bracknell
Lieutenant Colonel of US Marines
CMC Fellow, The Atlantic Council
o 202-778-4979
c 757-287-4704
________________________________________
From: Mcconnell Maj Matthew N [matthew.n.mcconnell@usmc.mil]
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2011 7:43 AM
To: Robert Bracknell
Cc: Hoover Capt Christopher M; haytham@puckettfaraj.com
Subject: RE: Re: US v. Rowe - Art 32 Witness Request

Sir,

My parents in-law will be getting a nice dinner in the city on me for this one.  They agreed to rearrange their schedule/Dr. appts/etc. (no easy feat for folks in their 70s) and will be staying at our house for another few days to care for my daughter.  So, I'm in for the 1300 start time on Monday with no issues of an early departure looming.

v/r
Matt

-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Bracknell [mailto:rbracknell@acus.org]
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 19:00
To: Mcconnell Maj Matthew N
Cc: Hoover Capt Christopher M; haytham@puckettfaraj.com
Subject: RE: Re: US v. Rowe - Art 32 Witness Request

Roger all, standing by.

Butch Bracknell
Lieutenant Colonel of US Marines
CMC Fellow, The Atlantic Council
o 202-778-4979
c 757-287-4704
________________________________________
From: Mcconnell Maj Matthew N [matthew.n.mcconnell@usmc.mil]
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 5:18 PM
To: Robert Bracknell
Cc: Hoover Capt Christopher M; haytham@puckettfaraj.com
Subject: RE: Re: US v. Rowe - Art 32 Witness Request

Sir,

My drop-dead time would be 1600 departure for the CDC if in-laws are not able continue child care duties until Monday.  I already called my wife about this and I should be able to let everyone know by tomorrow what the story is.  If they are able to stay, then I would have no problems remaining at the 32 until complete.

v/r
Matt

-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Bracknell [mailto:rbracknell@acus.org]
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 16:42
To: Mcconnell Maj Matthew N; Haytham Faraj; Hoover Capt Christopher M
Subject: RE: Re: US v. Rowe - Art 32 Witness Request

That may trump my teacher meeting.  I'm not creating a situation in which the accused is essentially forced to go without the assistance of his detailed defense counsel, or (as a dad of 5) an expectant Marine mom is home on bed rest without help from her husband.  So:

1.  Matt, what's your end of day "drop dead" time?  Fill in the blank:  I need to leave Quantico by _______.
2.  Let's hold 1300 for now, but please hold your morning free for a possible 0800 start time.
3.  Matt, please advise when you know more about whether you will have outsourced assistance on Monday (in laws) which pushes your drop dead time to later in the evening.

S/f
Rgb


Butch Bracknell
Lieutenant Colonel of US Marines
CMC Fellow, The Atlantic Council
o 202-778-4979
c 757-287-4704
________________________________________
From: Mcconnell Maj Matthew N [matthew.n.mcconnell@usmc.mil]
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 4:17 PM
To: Robert Bracknell; Haytham Faraj; Hoover Capt Christopher M
Subject: RE: Re: US v. Rowe - Art 32 Witness Request

LtCol Bracknell, Gentlemen,

The only issue I have with starting the 32 at 1300 is that my wife is on bed-rest (she's due in 4 weeks).  So, I may have to depart "early" IOT help her with our 18-month-old daughter.  We may still have the assistance of my in-laws on the 6th, and if so, this would not be an issue.  If they are not able to stay past this Saturday (which right now is unknown), then I may have to deal with daycare/getting my daughter in bed, etc. b/c my wife is of course unable to do any of that.  Thanks for your understanding and hopefully my wife's parents will still be here.

Sir, BTW, as an Englishman myself (by birth and family line) I of course am also a fan of the Royal Navy.  But does it get much cooler than the USS Firebolt?

v/r
Maj McConnell

-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Bracknell [mailto:rbracknell@acus.org]
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 12:32
To: Haytham Faraj; Hoover Capt Christopher M
Cc: Mcconnell Maj Matthew N
Subject: RE: Re: US v. Rowe - Art 32 Witness Request

OK, 1300 it is.  I will go as late as required to finish.  If I were a ship, I'd be the HMS Indefatigable.  Of course, I'd be in the Royal Navy, because only the Brits christen their vessels with such cool names.


Butch Bracknell
Lieutenant Colonel of US Marines
CMC Fellow, The Atlantic Council
o 202-778-4979
c 757-287-4704
________________________________________
From: Haytham Faraj [haytham@puckettfaraj.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 12:29 PM
To: Robert Bracknell; 'Hoover Capt Christopher M'
Cc: 'Mcconnell Maj Matthew N'
Subject: RE: Re: US v. Rowe - Art 32 Witness Request

Sir,
Thank you for your consideration of my schedule.  I am prepared to start at
1300 so long as we are able to go late until we finish on Monday.  I left
the morning of the 7th open but I have to be out of Quantico by 1000.



-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Bracknell [mailto:rbracknell@acus.org]
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 12:22 PM
To: Hoover Capt Christopher M
Cc: haytham@puckettfaraj.com; Mcconnell Maj Matthew N
Subject: RE: Re: US v. Rowe - Art 32 Witness Request
Importance: High

Men:
As it stands, I see we are going to hear from about 3 or 4 witnesses -- Lt
Klay, Cpl Quinn, NCIS SA Buckmon, and possibly Captain Klay -- so a decent
ballpark estimate on the length of the hearing is probably somewhere in the
neighborhood of 3-8 hours.  I need to know whether starting the hearing at
1300 vice a morning start time is going to pose an insurmountable problem
for any of you.  I have a family obligation (appointment at my daughter's
school) first thing Monday morning.  Starting at 1300 would enable me to
keep the appointment, which has been very difficult to schedule with this
particular teacher -- so I'm somewhat reluctant to tell her I can't meet
Monday morning.  I will if I must, but I'd prefer to work around it.

To be frank, I am more concerned with Mr. Faraj's schedule than the two
uniformed attorneys or the witnesses.  Uniformed Marines (and NCIS agents)
get paid to be flexible about nonstandard duty hours.  Mr. Faraj, if the
hearing lasted from 1300 until 2100, would that adversely affect your
calendar for Tuesday 7 June?

s/f,
LtCol Bracknell

Butch Bracknell
Lieutenant Colonel of US Marines
CMC Fellow, The Atlantic Council
o 202-778-4979
c 757-287-4704
________________________________________
From: Robert Bracknell
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 11:18 AM
To: Hoover Capt Christopher M
Cc: haytham@puckettfaraj.com; Mcconnell Maj Matthew N
Subject: RE: Re: US v. Rowe - Art 32 Witness Request

My email of May 23 asked you where the witnesses are located.  Your reply
email of May 24 did not answer this question.  It's difficult for me to make
a determination since I don't know for certain where the witnesses are.  I
*assume* Quinn is still at MBW, and that the NCIS agent is still local as
well.  Where is Captain Klay (spouse) assigned?, and what are his duties?

*IF* Quinn and SA Buckmon are local (within 50 miles of Quantico), please
produce them.  I will decide on Captain Klay today when I learn where he is
assigned.  If he is no longer local, I may still want to hear from him by
phone.

Butch Bracknell
Lieutenant Colonel of US Marines
CMC Fellow, The Atlantic Council
o 202-778-4979
c 757-287-4704
________________________________________
From: Hoover Capt Christopher M [christopher.hoover@usmc.mil]
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 9:53 AM
To: Robert Bracknell
Cc: haytham@puckettfaraj.com; Mcconnell Maj Matthew N
Subject: RE: Re: US v. Rowe - Art 32 Witness Request

Sir,
  Has there been a decision regarding witnesses for the Art 32 on 6 Jun?
The government intends to call Lt Klay.  You stated that once you read the
investigation that you would make a determination for SA Buckmon, Cpl Quinn,
and Capt Klay.
Respectfully,

Captain Christopher M. Hoover, USMC
Military Justice Officer MCB Quantico
Work: (703) 784-0037
Cell: (603) 809-5781


-----Original Message-----
From: Mcconnell Maj Matthew N
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2011 18:36
To: rbracknell@acus.org
Cc: Hoover Capt Christopher M; haytham@puckettfaraj.com
Subject: Re: US v. Rowe - Art 32 Witness Request

LtCol Bracknell,

Sir, as you requested, please find attached the defense request for
production of witnesses for Capt Rowe's Article 32.  Also, this afternoon
the defense received from Trial Counsel the audio of the pretext phone call
between 1stLt Klay and Capt Rowe.

V/R
Matt

Matthew N. McConnell
Major, USMC
Defense Counsel
Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
3250 Catlin Ave, RM 30
Quantico, VA 22134
Comm: 703-432-4615
Fax:  703-784-0259