2. Enemy Prisoner of War

3. Task, Condition, and Standards
TASK: To perform a search of an EPW, recognize the 5 S’s, and what
is meant by them.
CONDITION: Given a block of instructions, a demostration, and
reference material from FM 7-8.
STANDARD: To correctly perform a search of a EPW, and answer
Check on Learning questions correctly, and be able to discuss the 5 S’s
and distinguish between each.
RISK ASSESSMENT
LOW

4. The 5 S’s
Search/Segregate
Silence
Separate
Safeguard

5. Start from Head to Foot
Inspect any area susceptible to
hiding important information:
- Head, Kevlar, Collar
- Underarms
- Waist Line, Crotch
- Inner leg, Ankles
* Inspect equipment if time permits.
SEARCH
1st TMCA

6. Ensure to segregate between: - Rank
- Sex
- Military Association
1st TMCA
Wrong Right
Company
Perimeter
Officers
Males
Male, Female,
Enlisted, Officer,
Army, Navy
Segregate
Enlisted
Army
Navy
Females
Enemy Personnel

7. Keep the prisoners silent and ensure they are unable to
communicate with each other.
1st TMCA
Useful Techniques:
- Blindfold
- Zip Tie Hands
- Cover Mouth with Handkerchief
- Zip Tie Feet
Silence

8. Separate the enemy as quickly and as efficiently as possible
1st TMCA
Separate
Wrong Right
Company
Perimeter
Enemy Personnel

9. 1st TMCA Safeguard - All personnel are entitled to safety when in the
care of any military unit.
Personnel who are in your custody are also
entitled to having certain items safeguard by you
or allowed to keep on themselves.
1st TMCA
Safeguard
Items prisoners are allowed to keep:
- personal items
* Religious Items
* Family Pictures
* Medical Aid Equipment

10. Check on Learning What are the 5S’s?
Search, Segregate, Silence, Separate, Safeguard
What does Segregate mean?
To separate enlisted from officer, males from females, and to separate
different military services from each other.
What determines the level of search conducted on a EPW?
A. The units mission and time

11. THE END Thank You!!!!
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