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 The doctor, John Henry Hagmann, gave trainees liquor and the
hypnotic drug ketamine, subjected some to penile nerve block
procedures and induced shock in others by withdrawing blood,
according to participants in the training his company provided to
thousands of soldiers and medical personnel.
In addition, the animal rights group People for the Ethical
Treatment of Animals (PETA) has criticized Hagmann's use of live
pigs to simulate combat injuries in training.
Hagmann retired from the Army in 2000. His company, Deployment
Medicine International, received more than $10.5 million in business
from the U.S. government since 2007, records show.
 In June, Hagmann was suspended from securing government contracts.
His suspension was changed to a full debarment on Nov. 12,
preventing him from getting government contracts or federal
assistance until 2030, U.S. Navy Lieutenant Jackie Pau said.
The debarment notice published on a government website did not
detail the findings by the Navy department that reviewed the case.
The 15-year debarment reflected the seriousness of Hagmann's case. A
debarment period generally does not exceed three years.
"Length of debarment must be commensurate with the seriousness of
the underlying cause for debarment," Pau said.
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In an email to Reuters on Wednesday, Hagmann defended his practices,
saying the training he provided to soldiers and medical personnel
"saves lives and improves outcomes." In previous correspondence, he
has said he did nothing wrong.
Virginia revoked Hagmann's state medical license earlier this year.
A Washington state board suspended his license in August.
Military officials had long known about Hagmann's methods.
(Editing by Kevin Drawbaugh and Sandra Maler)
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