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not at that discussion to the best of my knowledge… I only
knew that 37 rounds were fired after the CDS testified.”
10.134.
Towards the end of his evidence, Lt. Col. Ogilvie explained that he
participated in a meeting when CDS Saunders indicated that mortars would be
used “if necessary”. He said the risks were assessed and the CDS made the
decision to use them “in a specific way”.
“There was a procedure for approving the firing of the
mortars and the CDS set out the parameters for use.”
Major Kennedy
10.135.
Maj. Kennedy said that he was aware that mortars would be fired
“in the football field North of the Community Centre” in his sector.
Major Cheverria
10.136.
Maj. Cheverria said that he knew that mortars were fired. He
heard them. He did not know where they were fired. He heard one that was
fired prior to entering the area of operation when he was at the waterfront. The
next one he heard was when he was at the intersection of Marcus Garvey Drive
and Industrial Terrace. To the questions posed by Lord Gifford when and where
was he when mortars were fired, Maj. Cheverria said “I don’t know”.
When were Mortars Fired?
10.137.
Maj. Dixon told the Enquiry that mortars were fired at the following
times:
(i)
10.58 a.m.
(ii)
12.08 p.m.
(iii)
12.40 p.m., and
(iv)
7.20 p.m.