L. Paul Bremer, Coalition Provisional Authority

“ There is hereby established the New Iraqi Army as the first step toward the
creation of the national defense force of the new Iraq. The New Iraqi Army is an
establishment intended to provide a capability in support of the security of Iraq
during the period of the CPA’s authority. ”

“ An Administrative Inquiry may be convened by an officer of the rank of
Lieutenant Colonel or above who holds a command position with respect to any
matter concerning a unit under his command and its operation or the Members of
the New Iraqi Army under his command, except that an Administrative Inquiry
may not be convened to investigate a matter already under investigation as a
criminal matter until such time as the criminal investigation is completed. ”

“ Pursuant to my authority as the head of the Coalition Provisional Authority
(CPA) , relevant UN Security Council resolutions including Resolution 1483
(2003) , and the laws and usages of war,
Noting that Resolution 1483 appeals to Member States inter alia to assist the
people of Iraq to contribute to conditions of stability and security in Iraq ”