text: FM 2-22.3 _________________________________________________________________________________
  militia, volunteer corps, and organized resistance movements
  belonging to a State Party to the conflict, which are under
  responsible command, wear a fixed distinctive sign recognizable at a
  distance, carry their arms openly, and abide by the laws of war; and,
  members of regular armed forces who profess allegiance to a
  government or an authority not recognized by the detaining power.
  • Unlawful enemy combatants: Unlawful enemy combatants are
  persons not entitled to combatant immunity, who engage in acts
  against the United States or its coalition partners in violation of the
  laws and customs of war during armed conflict. For purposes of the
  war on terrorism, the term “unlawful enemy combatant” is defined to
  include, but is not limited to, an individual who is or was part of
  supporting Taliban or al Qaida forces, or associated forces that are
  engaged in hostilities against the United States or its coalition
  partners.
  Excerpts from FMI 3-19.40, Military Police
  Internment/Resettlement Operations
  ACTIVITIES
  The MPs assist MI screeners by identifying captives who may have answers that
  support PIR and IR. Because MPs are in constant contact with captives, they see how
  certain captives respond to orders and see the types of requests they make. The MPs
  ensure that searches requested by MI personnel are conducted out of sight of other
  captives and that guards conduct same-gender searches.
  The MI screeners examine captured documents, equipment and, in some cases,
  personal papers (journals, diaries, and letters from home). They are looking for
  information that identifies a captive and his organization, mission, and personal
  background (family, knowledge, and experience). Knowledge of a captive’s physical
  and emotional status or other information helps screeners determine his willingness
  to cooperate.
  LOCATION
  Consider the following when planning an MI screening site:
  • The site is located where screeners can observe captives as they are segregated
  and processed. It is shielded from the direct view of captives and is far enough
  away that captives cannot overhear screeners’ conversations.
  • The site has an operation, administrative, and interrogation area. The
  interrogation area accommodates an interrogator, a captive, a guard, and an
  interpreter as well as furniture. Lights are available for night operations.
  • Procedures are implemented to verify that sick and wounded captives have
  been treated and released by authorized medical personnel.
  • Guards are available and procedures are implemented for escorting captives to
  the interrogation site.
  • Procedures are published to inform screeners who will be moved and when
  they will be moved.
  • Accountability procedures are implemented and required forms are available.
  Figure 6-2. MP Support to Screening.