text: FM 2-22.3 _________________________________________________________________________________
  OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
  EPW Evacuation System
  5-83. The MPs are responsible for evacuating detainees, civilian internees,
  and other detainees, as stipulated in AR 190-8. HUMINT collection assets
  must be placed to take advantage of the evacuation system the MPs will put
  into place. The evacuation of detainees and civilian internees normally is a
  slow and cumbersome process that can severely tax a maneuver unit’s
  resources. Appendix D explains the handling of detainees in detail, including
  the 5Ss—Search, Silence, Safeguard, Segregate, and Speed to the Rear. The
  5Ss are authorized with respect to handling detainees for the purposes of
  movement of detainees and security. The 5Ss are not authorized for use as
  interrogation approach techniques.
  5-84. The initial evacuation of detainees and civilian internees is the
  responsibility of the capturing unit. That unit is normally responsible for
  moving the detainees and civilian internees from the point of capture to the
  nearest DCP. Under MP doctrine, the MPs are responsible for the detention,
  security, processing, safety, well-being, accountability, and humane
  treatment of detainees and civilian internees.
  5-85. Normally the MPs assume responsibility for the further evacuation of
  the detainees and civilian internees; however, under certain circumstances,
  other units could be charged with this task. The detainees are normally
  evacuated from a DCP to a short-term collection facility and then finally to a
  theater internment facility. Once the theater internment facility (joint) is
  established, dependent on METT-TC factors, the internment facility escort
  guard units may go forward as far as the initial collection points and escort
  detainees and civilian internees to a short-term collection facility or straight
  to a theater internment facility.
  5-86. Senior MP commanders coordinate and synchronize transportation
  and security requirements with MP divisional and BCT leaders. It may take
  8 hours for a detainee to reach the DCP; 8 to 16 hours more to reach a short-
  term collection facility; and 24 additional hours to reach the theater
  internment facility. Mandatory timelines will be determined in command
  policy guidance. Critical during this process is that MPs work closely with
  MI, SJA, and interagency personnel to determine the proper status of
  individuals detained. Determining whether an individual is an EPW, a
  criminal insurgent, or in another status is crucial to facilitate the release or
  transportation, holding, and security requirements. This determination will
  be used when the individual’s biometric data is taken and entered into the
  Biometric Automated Toolset (BAT).
  5-87. The HUMINT collection assets need to be positioned to maximize their
  collection potential and take advantage of the time available during
  evacuation. The rapidity of operations and the need to facilitate the
  commander’s situational understanding––coupled with the technological
  innovations that link the HUMINT collector to databases, analysts, and
  technical support from anywhere on the battlefield––require placing the
  HCTs forward into brigade and even maneuver battalion areas to provide