Is it correct that I have provided you with copies of these documents?
Captain Donabedian. Yes.
Mr. Ely. Under the Commission rules, also, each witness is entitled to 3 days' notice before he is required to come and give testimony.
You were not given 3 days' notice.
However, each witness can waive that notice requirement if he wishes, and I assume by your presence that you are willing to waive that notice requirement.
Captain Donabedian. I do.
Mr. Ely. Would you state your full name, please?
Captain Donabedian. Captain George Donabedian, Medical Corps, U.S. Navy.
Mr. Ely. And what position exactly do you hold?
Captain Donabedian. Staff medical officer, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Washington, D.C.