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J.  Detainees retain all the civil rights (HN due process rights), unless incompatible

with the security of the Detaining Power. GC, Art. 80.

K. Detainees have a right to free medical attention. GC, Arts. 8 1, 9 1, & 92.

L.  The Detaining Power must provide for the support of those dependent on the

detainee. GC, Art. 8 1.

M. Families should be lodged together during periods of detainment. Detainees

have the right to request that their children be brought to the place of detainment

and maintained with them. GC, Art. 82.

N. Forwarding Correspondence.

1. In absence of operational limitations, there are no restrictions on the number
   or length of letters sent or received. In no circumstance, will the number sent
   fall below two cards and four letters. AR 190-57, para. 2-8.


2. No restriction with whom the detainee may correspond. AR 190, para. 2-8.


3. No restriction on the number or type of correspondence to either military
   authorities or Protecting Power (ICRC).

The foregoing rules applicable to internment, found in Section IV of Geneva IV and AR 190-57, are
but an abbreviated list of the complete list of rules that apply.