EXAMPLE:
I, William T. ALFA, want to make the following statement under
oath: At approximately 2000 hours on 19 Dec XX, I was on my way
to my girl friend's house when I saw a 56 Dodge Sedan tear out
from in front of the Post PX. I walked over by the front door
and saw that it was wide open. I then went inside and called
the military police desk.
(2) Question and Answer Form. This type statement is most useful when the
SA is dealing with a stubborn person, or one whose low level of intelligence makes
use of the narrative form impossible. This type is also useful when interviewing
small children, or non-English speaking individuals through interpreters. In this
type statement the SA's questions are followed by the maker's answers.
EXAMPLE:
I, William T. ALFA, want to make the following statement
under oath:
Q: Where were you at approximately 2000 hours on 19
December XX?
A: I was over by the PX.
Q: Did you see anything unusual?
A: Yes, I saw a car tear out from in front of the PX as I
walked up.
Q: Will you describe the car?
A: It was a 56 Dodge Sedan.
Q: What color was it?
A: It was black, etc.
(3) Combination Form.
In this type statement, the SA will use the
narrative form first and then switch to the question and answer method to clear up
any discrepancies, or to add additional information.
EXAMPLE:
I, William T. ALFA, want to make the following statement
under oath: At approximately 2000 hours, on 19 Dec XX, I
was on my way to my girl friend's house when I saw a car
tear out from in front of the Post PX.
I walked over by
the front door and saw that it was open.
I then went
inside and called the military police desk.
Q:
Will you describe the individuals in the car?
A:
I didn't see any of them close enough to do that.
Q:
Will you describe their manner of dress?
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