Prisoner of War Handling Procedures

The five rules for handling prisoners of war are intense. It all starts with the 5 S's: Search,

Silence, Segregate, Speed, and Safeguard. This isn't just

theory; it's a real-world process leaders use after clearing an objective. This discipline

is part of a strict 8-step planning system called Troop Leading Procedures. Time is everything,

so leaders live by the one-third, two-thirds rule: one-third of the time for planning,

two-thirds for the team to prepare and execute. From counseling soldiers to planning

a mission, it’s all about a structured process to ensure success and safety.