8-1. There are two types of battlefield facilities—FDF and FCF. When the combatant commander makes the decision to retain prisoners in the TO, FDFs are set up in the CZ and an FCF is set up in the COMMZ. Prisoners are evacuated from one facility to another according to established guidelines and available facilities (see Figure 8-1 ).

8-2. The MP plan US military prisoner operations to meet the needs of the combatant commander. The commander may decide to establish facilities throughout the TO if he encounters any of the following:

• The projected or actual amount of prisoners exceeds the unit's handling capability and may interfere with military operations.

• The distance between the TO and the CONUS/OCONUS facility is too great and makes evacuation impractical.

• Transportation assets are unavailable for expeditious evacuation to other facilities.

• The length of military operations and the maturity of the TO enable facilities to be established.

• The facilities are necessary to meet other operational needs.

8-3. The PM is a key player and assumes an important role by keeping the combatant commander informed throughout the planning process. The PM coordinates with the SJA, civil affairs (CA), the HN, the appropriate echelon coordinating staff, and the major subordinate commands before recommending that US military prisoner facilities be established. During the planning process, the PM must determine—

• The date a facility is required.

• The location of an FCF in the COMMZ.

• The resources and logistical support needed to construct and operate a facility.

• The availability of MP forces (CS MP forces in the TO or an I/R MP unit deployed from CONUS).

• The type of prisoners to be interned (pretrial, posttrial, and multiservice).

• The evacuation requirements and other prisoner-specific considerations.

• The requirements of division and corps FDFs and other requirements that may impact on the operation.

8-4. In the CZ, division and corps PMs are responsible for the location, setup, and operation of FDFs for as long as necessary. The MP use FDFs to detain soldiers until they can be tried, sentenced to confinement, and evacuated from the area. Soldiers awaiting trial remain in their units if possible. When the UCMJ requirements of Rules for Courts-Martial (RCM) 305 are met, soldiers are placed in pretrial confinement and retained by MP. Per RCM 305, no one can be ordered into pretrial confinement except for probable cause. Probable cause to order pretrial confinement exists when there is a reasonable belief that—

• An offense triable by court-martial has been committed.

• The person confined committed it.

• Confinement is required by the circumstances. For example, less severe forms of restraint are inadequate or it is foreseeable that the prisoner will engage in serious criminal misconduct or will not appear at trial, pretrial hearing, or investigation.

8-5. When operating an FDF, MP sign a receipt for each prisoner (DD Form 2708) and his property (DA Form 4137). Use existing structures for FDFs if possible. If tents are used, they should be as large as a GP medium tent. Plans for establishing an FDF should include the following list of equipment and supplies:

• Barbed wire and concertina.

• Fence posts.

• Gates and doors.

• Floodlights and spotlights.

• A generator.

• Food service and cleaning equipment.

• Water cans or lister bags.

• First aid equipment and supplies.

• Clothing and bedding.

8-6. The MP establish an FCF in the COMMZ to detain soldiers placed in short-term custody during pretrial or posttrial or while in transit to another facility. An FCF can be a semipermanent or permanent facility, and it is more complex and elaborate than an FDF. A CS MP unit or an I/R MP unit can be tasked with operating an FCF. The respective unit commander uses the military decision-making process (MDMP) to determine tasks that are necessary to accomplish the mission. Some considerations are—

• Location.

• Construction.

• Setup.

• Processing.

• Classification.

• Identification.

• Clothing.

• Subsistence.

• Dining facilities.

• Medical facilities.

• Sanitation.

• Discipline.

• Control.

• Administration.

• Emergency planning and investigations.

• ROI.

• Use of force.

• Escape.

• Transportation.

• Transfer and disposition of prisoners.

8-7. The PM coordinates with engineers, the SJA, the HN, and the coordinating staff before selecting an FCF site. He ensures that the FCF is located away from perimeter fences, public thoroughfares, gates, headquarters, troop areas, foliage, and wooded areas. The location depends on several factors, such as—

• The availability of logistical assets (transportation and medical facilities).

• The availability of terrain and preexisting structures.

• The enemy situation.

• The battlefield layout.

• LOC.

• METT-TC.

8-8. The construction of an FCF depends on the availability of existing structures, the work force, and materiel. Use preexisting facilities to the maximum extent possible. If they are unavailable, coordinate with engineers to construct a facility that meets security and safety requirements. If a CS MP unit is tasked to construct an FCF, request supplies and materiel through the established supply channels. An I/R MP unit requires engineer support to construct guard towers, fences, and perimeter roads and to repair unimproved roads.

8-9. The FCF setup corresponds with established standards as outlined in AR 190-47. The physical layout includes facilities for administration, housing, and training (if required) as well as recreation and work areas (if available). The facilities and areas are secure against escape. Figure 8-2 shows a sample FCF setup.

8-10. Processing begins when the control of a prisoner is transferred from a non-MP unit to an MP unit or from an MP unit to another MP unit. Each time control is transferred, the receiving organization signs a receipt for each prisoner (DD Form 2708) and his property (DA Form 4137).

8-11. Prisoners begin their confinement by inprocessing into the facility. If a confinement detachment is available, it performs all tasks related to inprocessing prisoners. Otherwise, the MP unit commander performs inprocessing with organic assets. Part of the inprocessing procedure is to help prisoners integrate into the confinement environment. Process each newly confined prisoner according to the guidelines in Table 8-1.

8-12. Ensure that all newly assigned prisoners complete training, as soon as possible, that explains the—

• Facility rules and regulations.

• Counseling procedures.

• UCMJ.

• Disciplinary authority and procedures.

• Work assignments.

• Complaint and grievance procedures per AR 20-1.

8-13. Orient pretrial prisoners and officers on their status, rights, and privileges, including the following:

• They are required to participate in correctional orientation and treatment programs that ensure their control, custody, employment, training, health, and welfare as determined by the facility commander.

• Officer and NCO prisoners will not exercise command or supervisory authority over others. They will comply with facility rules and regulations to the same extent as other prisoners. They are not permitted special privileges normally associated with their rank.

8-14. Prisoners are classified into two categories—pretrial and posttrial. Separate pretrial prisoners (males and females) from posttrial prisoners. Posttrial prisoners include those retained during short-term sentences and in-transit prisoners who are being evacuated to another facility.

8-15. Take two front and two profile photographs of each prisoner. Use a name board, if available, and place his last name, first name, and middle initial on the first line and his social security number (SSN) on the second line. Add a prisoner registration number on the third line if desired. (See AR 190-47 for fingerprint card requirements.)

8-16. Prisoners wear a BDU without rank insignia during incarceration. Return personal clothing and other articles to prisoners per AR 700-84 as determined by the facility commander. Issue clothing to prisoners, except officers, according to AR 700-84 and CTA 50-900. Maintain a DA Form 3078 on prisoners with less than 6 months active-duty service and prisoners who receive clothing on an issue-in-kind basis. Provide organizational clothing within the allowances prescribed in AR 710-2 and CTA 50-900. Launder and dry-clean clothing for prisoners (except officers on pay status) without charge per AR 210-130. Dispose of clothing and personal property according to AR 190-47.

8-17. Provide prisoners with wholesome, sufficient food that is prepared from the Army master menu, and supply them with a full complement of eating utensils. The facility commander can deny eating utensils for security or other reasons. Prisoners in close confinement and those who lost privileges associated with approved disciplinary action can be denied supplemental rations as described on the Army master menu. The facility commander can authorize alternate meal control procedures to prevent injury when a prisoner abuses food. The procedures require documentation in the facility blotter and concurrence of a medical officer, and they will not exceed 7 days.

8-18. Dining facilities can be organic to the unit operating the FCF, or they can be set up through the appropriate contracting procedure. The facility commander decides the best feeding method to sustain prisoners based on the available dining facilities and the logistical and HN support.

8-19. Medical personnel in support of the FCF provide medical, dental, and mental-health care or referral; limited counseling; and social services. Except in matters requiring protection of medical information, the facility commander provides medical observations and recommendations concerning correctional-treatment requirements. Medical officers, nurse clinicians, or PAs—

• Conduct a daily examination of each prisoner in close confinement.

• Perform a medical examination to determine the fitness of a newly confined prisoner or a prisoner who has been outside military control for more than 24 hours. Complete the examination within 24 hours of a prisoner's arrival or return to confinement.

• Test each prisoner for HIV and TB within 3 duty days after initial incarceration. Record test results on DD Form 503.

8-20. An Army Medical Department (AMEDD) representative, a PVNTMED NCO or officer, an environmental-science officer, a sanitary engineer, or a medical entomologist inspects the facility monthly. This inspection ensures that the operation meets PVNTMED standards. The inspector provides a copy of the inspection results to the facility commander. (See AR 190-47 for further guidance.)

8-21. Ensure that all prisoners bathe and follow basic personal-hygiene practices to prevent communicable diseases. Enforce high sanitation standards in facilities where prisoners share latrines and showers.

8-22. Public law and AR 190-47 authorize facility commanders to—

• Restrict the movement and action of prisoners.

• Take action to maintain control as required.

• Protect the safety and welfare of prisoners and other personnel.

• Ensure orderly operation and administration of the FCF.

8-23. A prisoner is considered in an on-duty status except during mandatory sleeping hours, mealtimes, and reasonable periods of voluntary religious observations (as determined by the facility commander in coordination with the facility chaplain). A prisoner who is denied recreation time as part of an administrative disciplinary action may be required to perform recreation time duties as deemed necessary by the appropriate authority. Recreation time duties are not considered extra duty. Privileges are withheld from prisoners on an individual basis, without regard to custody requirements or grade and only as an administrative disciplinary measure authorized by AR 190-47. The attractiveness of living quarters and the type and amount of material items that can be possessed by prisoners may differ by custody grade to provide incentives for custody elevation. Prisoners are denied the privilege of rendering the military salute. Pretrial prisoners will salute when they are in the appropriate service uniform.

8-24. Authorized forms of administrative disciplinary action and punishment are described in AR 190-47 and the UCMJ. Constantly review procedures, rules, regulations, living conditions, and similar factors affecting discipline for violations and disciplinary problems. Physical and mental punishments are strictly prohibited. Authorized administrative disciplinary actions (listed in ascending order) and are as follows:

• A written or oral reprimand or warning.

• Deprivation of one or more privileges. Visits can be deprived or restricted as a disciplinary action only when the offense involves a violation of visitation privileges. Restrictions on mail cannot be imposed as a disciplinary measure.

• Extra duty. Extra duty on work projects cannot exceed 2 hours per day for 14 consecutive days. It cannot conflict with regular meals, sleeping hours, or attendance at regularly scheduled religious services.

• Reduction of custody grade or classification.

• Segregation. Segregation can be imposed for an indefinite period, but it normally should not exceed 60 consecutive days. Tell prisoners why they are being segregated and that they will be released when the segregation has served its intended purpose. Segregated prisoners receive the same diet as other prisoners. Withhold nonessential food items, such as soft drinks and candies, that are in addition to the diet stipulated by the Army master menu.

• Forfeiture of all or part of earned good-conduct time or EGCT according to AR 633-30. The forfeiture need not specify whether it is good-conduct time or EGCT. Both forms of abatement satisfy forfeiture; however, take good-conduct time before taking EGCT.

8-25. The facility commander is authorized to administer punishment, and he can delegate the authority to a subordinate officer (captain [CPT] or above) for minor punishments. The first field grade commander in the chain of command can impose major punishment when delegated authority by the first general officer in the chain of command. The following are prohibited punitive measures:

• Clipping a prisoner's hair excessively close.

• Ordering the lock-step.

• Requiring silence at meals.

• Requiring a prisoner to break rocks.

• Using hand or leg irons, restraining straps or jackets, or shackles as punishment. (The FCF SOP gives authority for the use of these devices and specifies the circumstances warranting their use.)

• Fastening a prisoner to a fixed or stationary object.

• Removing a prisoner's underclothing or clothing or using other debasing practices.

• Flogging, branding, tattooing, or using any other cruel or unusual punishment.

• Requiring domicile in a tent as punishment.

• Ordering strenuous physical activity or body positions designed to place undue stress on a prisoner.

• Using hand or leg irons or belly chains that give the appearance of a chain gang.

8-26. The following are prohibited security measures:

• Using dogs to guard prisoners. Dogs can be used to track escaped prisoners.

• Using chemicals except as riot control agents.

• Using machine guns, rifles, or automatic weapons at guard towers except to protect the facility from enemy or hostile fire by a belligerent power. Selected marksmen who are equipped with rifles can be used when directed as part of a disorder plan and when specifically authorized by a higher echelon commander other than the facility commander.

• Using an electrically charged wire.

• Securing a prisoner to a fixed object except in emergencies or when specifically approved by the facility commander to prevent potential danger to the facility staff or the outside community. Consult medical authorities to assess the health risk to prisoners.

NOTE: See AR 190-47 for additional guidance and procedures on disciplinary measures.

8-27. The facility commander follows control and custody guidelines as outlined in AR 190-47. The inspecting officer's report includes the verification of prisoner strength. He conducts a physical count of prisoners daily that includes a—

• Roll call or a similar accounting method during morning, noon, and evening formations.

• Head count immediately upon the return of prisoners from work detail.

• Bed check between 2300 and 2400 and again between 2400 and 0600.

8-28. The degree of custodial supervision necessary for an individual prisoner is based on a review his records, the Army Inmate Correction System (AICS), and the recommendations of correctional supervisors and professional-services support personnel. Prisoners are not assigned a permanent custody grade based solely on the offenses for which they were incarcerated. Classification is the minimum custody grade necessary based on security requirements and the AICS. Custody grades include trustee and minimum, medium, and maximum security. Facility commanders can subdivide the custody grades as required to facilitate additional security controls.

8-29. The FCF is administered by a CS MP unit or an I/R MP unit with an MP I/R confinement detachment if available. The facility commander appoints a guard commander who—

• Supervises facility guards and correctional and custodial personnel within the facility.

• Monitors custody, control, and security measures and informs the facility commander on matters that affect the facility.

• Ensures that rules, regulations, and SOPs are followed and enforced.

• Is responsible for prisoners' activities and the facility blotter.

• Ensures compliance with the schedule of calls.

• Initiates emergency control measures.

NOTE: CSB personnel assigned to the FCF may also perform these duties.

8-30. Facility guards are responsible for the custody, control, and discipline of prisoners under their supervision. See Table 8-2 for a complete list of their duties.

NOTE: Control team guards assigned to the FCF may also perform these duties.

8-31. Each facility must have a complete, current set of regulations covering correctional administration. The facility commander ensures that the facility is part of the publications distribution system. The following regulations and publications must be available:

• AR 15-130.

• AR 190-14.

• AR 190-47.

• AR 210-174.

• AR 633-30.

• Misc Pub 27-7.

• UCMJ.

8-32. Confinement facilities use a variety of forms to maintain records and reports. The following forms must be available:

• DA Form 1124.

• DA Form 1125-R.

• DA Form 1128.

• DA Form 1129-R.

• DA Form 1130-R.

• DA Form 1131-R.

• DA Form 1132-R.

• DA Form 1134-R.

• DA Form 1135-R.

• DA Form 3078.

• DA Form 3955.

• DA Form 3997.

• DD Form 2 (ACT).

• DD Form 499.

• DD Form 503.

• DD Form 504.

• DD Form 506.

• DD Form 509.

• DD Form 515.

• DD Form 2707.

• DD Form 2710.

• DD Form 2718.

• FBI Form FD-249.

8-33. Establish a CTF within the first 72 hours of confinement, maintain it throughout the confinement period, and transfer it with the prisoner when he is evacuated to another facility. (See AR 190-47 for more information.)

8-34. Based on the type of operation and its projected duration, the theater commander may determine that certain sentences will be served in the TO. The FCF commander computes sentences according to AR 633-30 and DOD Directive 1325.4. He ensures that NCOs working in the personnel section are properly trained to compute sentences. Incorrect computations result in incorrect release dates and can violate a prisoner's legal rights. The rate of earnings for good-conduct time is calculated based on the prisoner's length of confinement, including pretrial time (see Table 8-3 ).

8-35. The FCF staff keeps a record of inspection of each prisoner's mail, correspondence, and authorized correspondents on DD Form 499. The guidance outlined in Chapter 7 and AR 190-47 also applies to the battlefield confinement of US military prisoners.

8-36. Prisoners in the FCF are permitted to place personal property in safekeeping if it is not authorized for retention by the facility commander. The guidance outlined in Chapter 7 and AR 190-47 also applies to the battlefield confinement of US military prisoners.

8-37. Support personnel organic to a CS MP unit or an I/R MP unit provide support to the FCF. Support personnel include medical officers, chaplains, and social-service workers. They may help administer the facility and are oriented and trained in custody and control procedures. Establish a formal training program that includes—

• Supervisory and interpersonal communications skills.

• Self-defense techniques.

• The use of force.

• Weapons qualification (see DA Pam 350-38).

• First aid.

• Emergency action plans.

• Facility regulations.

• Riot control techniques.

8-38. Supply functions in an FCF are the same as in other military operations. However, stronger security measures and accountability procedures are necessary to prevent certain supplies and equipment from falling into the hands of prisoners. Weapons, ammunition, and emergency equipment, such as hand and leg irons, must be stored in maximum-security, locked racks or cabinets in a room that is located away from prisoner areas.

8-39. The unit logistics officer ensures that a sufficient amount of general and janitorial items are available to keep the facility sanitary and free of potential diseases. Issue the items under strict control procedures and on an as-needed basis to prisoners and staff. Items include mops, buckets, brooms, cleansers, and office supplies.

8-40. Issue health and comfort items to new prisoners during inprocessing and regularly thereafter. Prisoners request additional supplies on DD Form 504, and they receive the supplies gratuitously if they are in a nonpay status. Basic supplies include safety razors, bath soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and shoe polish.

8-41. Conduct a physical inventory monthly to reconcile and balance the records of the previous inventory, supplies received, and supplies issued to prisoners. The facility commander or his designated representative verifies the inventory in writing.

8-42. The facility commander publishes formal plans for the apprehension of escaped prisoners, fire prevention, facility evacuation, prisoner riots and disorders, NBC evacuation, mass casualty, quarantine, special confinements, and prisoner processing. The plans must form part of the unit's SOP and be tailored to the operational environment where the FCF is located. Test the plans at least every six months, and record tests of emergency action plans in the facility blotter. The EEI are as follows:

• Alarm, notification, and escape validation procedures.

• The manning of critical points outside the facility; for example, crowd control procedures, likely escape routes, observation points, and defensive positions.

• Procedures to secure the prisoner population while executing an emergency action plan.

• Prisoner and cadre recall procedures and a means for organizing forces; for example, search parties and riot control teams.

• Procedures to terminate the plan and follow-up actions.

• The mass casualty plan, including how to secure prisoners.

8-43. The facility commander organizes a reactionary force that is trained in the use of force, riot control procedures, and other emergency actions. The size of the reactionary force depends on the personnel assets available and the nature of the emergency.

8-44. Where appropriate or legally required, use AR 15-6 to investigate reported incidents of misconduct, breaches of discipline, or violations of the UCMJ. Before interviewing prisoners suspected or accused of violations, advise them of their rights under Article 31, UCMJ, against self-incrimination. Any statement made may be used as evidence against them in a criminal trial or disciplinary-and-adjustment board proceeding. They have the right to consult with counsel and to have counsel present during questioning. A request to consult with counsel at this point does not automatically result in the case being referred to a three-member board. If requested, make arrangements for the prisoner to meet with an attorney as soon as practical. Interview relevant witnesses, including those identified by the prisoner, as deemed appropriate; and obtain written, sworn statements when possible. Complete the investigation expeditiously, and submit a disciplinary report to the facility commander.

8-45. Upon receipt of the disciplinary-and-adjustment board report, the facility commander reduces the report to a memorandum for record. He refers the case for counseling or reprimand, refers it to the disciplinary-and-adjustment board, or takes other appropriate action. (See AR 190-47 for more information.)

8-46. The facility commander establishes and enforces the ROI that allow humane treatment and care of prisoners, despite the reason they are incarcerated. The ROI are established by the facility commander, and some include—

• Remaining professional and serving as positive role models for prisoners.

• Being firm, fair, and decisive in actions concerning prisoners.

• Refraining from being too familiar or too belligerent with prisoners.

• Avoiding becoming emotionally or personally involved with prisoners.

• Not gambling, fraternizing, or engaging in any commercial activities with prisoners.

• Not showing favoritism to any prisoners.

8-47. Guidance on the use of force is incorporated in orders, plans, SOPs, and instructions at FDFs and FCFs. Using firearms or other means of deadly force is justified only under conditions of extreme necessity and as a last resort. Do not use physical force against a prisoner except in self-defense, to prevent escape, to prevent injury to others, to prevent damage to property, to quell a disturbance, to move an unruly prisoner, or as otherwise authorized in AR 190-47.

8-48. In the event of an imminent group or mass breakout from the FCF or another general disorder, ensure that prisoners know authority prevails, order will be restored, and means are available to restore order by force if necessary. Before applying force, try to reason with prisoners if the situation permits. If reasoning fails or if the existing situation does not permit reasoning, issue prisoners a direct order to terminate the disorder. Do not give the order until it can be enforced effectively by applying force as the situation requires. Before escalating beyond a show of force, allow uninvolved prisoners to voluntarily assemble in a controlled area away from the disturbance.

8-49. When force is necessary, apply it according to the priorities of force and limit it to the minimum degree necessary. The use of deadly force is prescribed by AR 190-14. The application of the priorities of force, or the application of a higher numbered priority without first employing a lower numbered one, depends on and is consistent with the situation encountered during any particular disorder. The priorities of force for an FCF are as follows:

• First: Verbal persuasion.

• Second: Show of force.

• Third: Chemical aerosol irritant projectors (subject to local and HN restrictions).

• Fourth: Use of physical force other than weapons fire.

• Fifth: Presentation of deadly force capability.

• Sixth: Deadly force.

8-50. The facility commander coordinates with the higher echelon commander and the SJA. He designates representatives who are authorized to direct the use of firearms and riot control agents in the event of a riot or other disturbance. Orders, plans, SOPs, and instructions include use-of-force rules and specify the types of weapons to be used.

8-51. Provide each guard with a whistle or other suitable alarm. Per AR 190-14, using firearms to prevent an escape is justified only when there is no other reasonable means available. If a prisoner tries to escape from the facility, the guard—

• Alerts other guards of the attempted escape by blowing three short blasts on a whistle or delivering the signal with another alarm.

• Orders the prisoner to halt three times in a loud voice.

• Fires only when the prisoner has passed all barriers of the facility and is continuing to escape. (The location of a barrier is determined by the physical arrangement of the facility. It normally includes fences or walls enclosing athletic, drill, recreation, housing, and administrative areas.)

8-52. Do not fire on an escapee if it endangers others. When firing is necessary, aim shots to disable the prisoner rather than kill him. Guidance for the use of firearms by guards escorting prisoners outside the facility are the same as those for using firearms in the facility. (See AR 190-47 for more information.)

8-53. The facility commander ensures that guards are trained in the use of their assigned weapons. Orient all personnel on policies regarding the use of force and the provisions of AR 190-14. Issue 12-gauge shotguns with cylinder (unchoked) barrels to facility guards, and ensure that barrels do not exceed 20 inches in length. Authorized ammunition for armed guards (perimeter and escort) is number 9 shot in trap loads of 2 3/4 grams of powder and 1 1/8 ounces of shot. Tower guards use number 00 buckshot ammunition.

8-54. Instruct tower and escort guards not to fire at less than 20 meters to prevent prisoner escapes. Ensure that these instructions appear in training programs and special instructions for guards.

8-55. Guards use a 9-millimeter pistol when escorting prisoners. Do not use rifles, machine guns, or submachine guns when guarding prisoners. Do not take weapons inside the controlled areas of an FCF except as directed by the facility commander.

8-56. The facility commander maintains safety and security for prisoners under his control. He is also responsible for transportation requirements when prisoners are in his custody. Ensure that guard and escort personnel are familiar with the use-of-force guidelines above and the movement tasks outlined in STP 19-95C14-SM-TG. Some of the tasks are as follows:

• Motor vehicle transport . Escort guards—

  • Know the type of vehicle, the departure time, the number of prisoners and their status, the number of assigned escorts, and the type of weapon and restraint (if applicable), and the release procedures at the final destination.

  • Know the actions to take in case of a disorder or an escape attempt.

  • Conduct a thorough vehicle search and remove or secure all items that can be used as weapons.

  • Do not handcuff two escape risk prisoners together or handcuff prisoners to any part of the vehicle.

  • Sign DD Form 2708 for each prisoner escorted out of the facility and frisk him before he enters the vehicle.

  • Follow the loading procedures for the vehicle.

• Aircraft transport. Escort guards—

  • Know the type of aircraft, the departure time, the number of prisoners and their status, the number of assigned escorts, and the type of weapon and restraint (if applicable), and the release procedures at the final destination.

  • Follow the procedures outlined in AR 190-47 for transporting prisoners via a commercial aircraft.

  • Sign for each prisoner on DD Form 2708.

  • Do not secure prisoners to any part of the aircraft.

  • Know latrine, beverage, meal, loading, and unloading procedures as outlined in AR 190-47.

• Rail transport . Use two escort guards (one armed and one unarmed) when transporting prisoners by rail. If possible, transport prisoners in enclosed accommodations or compartments (day and night). If they are unavailable, use coach class or standard sleeping cars. Escort guards seat themselves in such a way that they block avenues of escape. The unarmed guard accompanies prisoners who use latrine facilities and remains in visual contact with them.

8-57. The FCF commander is prepared to transfer US military prisoners from his facility to other confinement facilities outside the TO or back to their units. He releases prisoners from confinement with proper authorization. He coordinates with the SJA and the next higher commander to determine release authority and for authentication of DD Form 2718. (See Chapter 7and AR 190-47 for detailed guidance on transferring prisoners.)