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Originally Posted by JaneB
Ok. It trains mostly Latin American military personal, but does allow civilians and other people outside of Latin American to train there.
When it was SOA their speciality in training was techniques of torture from what I can tell. That is why they changed the name and what they do there now.
Yes I did have to look up the dates on Pinnochet. I did know that he was a dictator and president but I did not know the exact length of his leadership.
I think if people read about WHINSEC they would find it very interesting. I do not think a lot of people even know what it is.
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OK.. very good
I'll elaborate further - it specializes in training not only military officers, but leaders and potential leaders (who the US which to be in power in certain countries) - and this training encompasses "population management" and of course, oppression.
The US has never admitted this is the case and there is no evidence available to support it - but it is thought that Saddam Hussein was one of the individuals who had training by SOA/WHINSEC.
SOA/WHINSEC were directly responsible, along with CIA involvement in the killings and torture of at least 30,000 people while Pinnochet was in power. It would be correct to say that Pinnochet would not have been in power without the help of the US.
It is ironic that Pinnochet awarded WHINSEC a ceremonial sword for their assistance in training his officers in torture, murder techniques and "population control". I'm sure WHINSEC will display this kind gift for all to see.
Unfortunately, many of the thugs trained by WHINSEC are still alive and continuing their reigns of terror in numerous countries. There are still ongoing killings along the WHINSEC trained lines - ie women found dead with plastic bags over there heads etc.
WHINSEC/SOA sure is an interesting organization....