Mark Hadsell

Sgt. Mark Hadsell (b circa 1965) was a soldier in the United States Army Reserve whose comments on psychological warfare were quoted around the world following the United States invasion of Iraq in 2003.
Service in Iraq
Hadsell was assigned to the 361st Psychological Operations Company.
Hadsell and one colleague, who had spent January and February 2003 on a mission in the Philippines, were scheduled to meet up with and assist the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in Western Iraq, following the American invasion of Iraq. The the two men and one other soldier arrived first, so they served briefly with the 3rd Infantry Division.
On May 15, 2003 Hadsell was interviewed by the Chicago Sun Times, and offered a light-hearted account of how he dispelled the concern of some Iraqis that American GIs sunglasses allowed them to see through Iraqis clothes.
On May 19, 2003, Hadsell was quoted in Newsweek about the use of extremely loud music to break the will of captives, prior to interrogation
Hadsell's comments stirred worldwide comment.
Civilian life
Hadsell is a mechanical engineer in civilian life.<ref name=ChicagoSunTimes20030515/>

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