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Field Manual
No. 3-39.40
Headquarters
Department of the Army
Washington, D.C., 12 February 2010
Internment and Resettlement Operations
Contents
Page
PREFACE …………………………………………………………………………………………….. viii
INTRODUCTION ……………………………………………………………………………………… xi
Chapter 1 INTERNMENT AND RESETTLEMENT AND THE OPERATIONAL
ENVIRONMENT …………………………………………………………………………………….. 1-1
Conduct ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1-1
Principles ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1-3
Personnel Categories ……………………………………………………………………………… 1-5
Status Determination ………………………………………………………………………………. 1-7
Article 5 Tribunals …………………………………………………………………………………… 1-8
Appeals and Periodic Reviews of Civilian Internees ……………………………………. 1-9
General Protection and Care of Detainees, U.S. Military Prisoners, and
Dislocated Civilians ……………………………………………………………………………. 1-10
Agencies Concerned With Internment and Resettlement …………………………… 1-12
Protecting Power ………………………………………………………………………………….. 1-13
Planning Considerations for Internment and Resettlement Operations ………… 1-14
Military Police Capabilities …………………………………………………………………….. 1-16
Chapter 2 INTERNMENT AND RESETTLEMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE SPECTRUM OF
OPERATIONS ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 2-1
Support to Combat Operations ………………………………………………………………… 2-1
Support to Stability Operations ………………………………………………………………… 2-3
Support to Civil Support Operations ………………………………………………………….. 2-8
Army Command and Support Relationships ………………………………………………. 2-8
Considerations Within the Operational Area and the Area of Operations ………. 2-9
Chapter 3 COMMAND AND STAFF ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ……………………… 3-1
National and Theater Reporting Agencies …………………………………………………. 3-1
Roles and Responsibilities ………………………………………………………………………. 3-2
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Joint Interrogation and Debriefing Center Commander/Military Intelligence
Battalion ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3-7
Intelligence Analysts ………………………………………………………………………………. 3-8
Human Intelligence Collectors …………………………………………………………………. 3-8
Interpreters and Translators…………………………………………………………………….. 3-9
Military Police Organizations in Support of Internment and Resettlement
Operations ………………………………………………………………………………………… 3-10
Staff Duties and Responsibilities in Support of Internment and Resettlement . 3-12
Guard Force ………………………………………………………………………………………… 3-18
Chapter 4 CAPTURE, INITIAL DETENTION, AND SCREENING ……………………………….. 4-1
Detainee Flow ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 4-1
Detainee Processing ………………………………………………………………………………. 4-5
Custody and Accountability of Property, Evidence, and Intelligence
Information ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 4-12
Detainee Movement ……………………………………………………………………………… 4-15
Methods of Transportation …………………………………………………………………….. 4-16
Detainee Release …………………………………………………………………………………. 4-19
Chapter 5 DETAINEE OPERATIONS ……………………………………………………………………… 5-1
Command and Control ……………………………………………………………………………. 5-1
Planning Considerations …………………………………………………………………………. 5-2
Intelligence and Interrogation…………………………………………………………………… 5-3
Medical Support …………………………………………………………………………………….. 5-6
Dental Support ………………………………………………………………………………………. 5-8
Specific Detainee Support Requirements ………………………………………………….. 5-9
Detainee Deaths ………………………………………………………………………………….. 5-13
Legal Considerations ……………………………………………………………………………. 5-14
Chapter 6 DETAINEE FACILITIES …………………………………………………………………………. 6-1
General Considerations ………………………………………………………………………….. 6-1
Detainee Collection Point ………………………………………………………………………… 6-4
Detainee Holding Area ………………………………………………………………………….. 6-10
Fixed Detainee Internment Facilities ……………………………………………………….. 6-14
Theater Internment Facility ……………………………………………………………………. 6-17
Strategic Internment Facility ………………………………………………………………….. 6-37
Transfers or Releases …………………………………………………………………………… 6-38
Chapter 7 CONFINEMENT OF U.S. MILITARY PRISONERS ……………………………………. 7-1
U.S. Battlefield Confinement Operations Principles ……………………………………. 7-1
Planning Process for U.S. Military Prisoners ……………………………………………… 7-1
Battlefield Facilities ………………………………………………………………………………… 7-2
Processing, Classification, and Identification Requirements ………………………… 7-3
Clothing, Meals, and Dining Facilities ……………………………………………………….. 7-4
Medical Care and Sanitation ……………………………………………………………………. 7-5
Discipline, Control, and Administration ……………………………………………………… 7-6
Emergency Planning and Investigations ………………………………………………….. 7-11
Rules of Interaction ………………………………………………………………………………. 7-12
Use of Force ………………………………………………………………………………………… 7-12
Escape ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7-12
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Transportation ……………………………………………………………………………………… 7-13
Transfer and Disposition of U.S. Military Prisoners …………………………………… 7-13
Chapter 8 REHABILITATION OF U.S. MILITARY PRISONERS AND DETAINEES ……… 8-1
Rehabilitation …………………………………………………………………………………………. 8-1
Section I – U.S. Military Prisoners …………………………………………………………. 8-2
Programs ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8-2
Disposition Boards …………………………………………………………………………………. 8-2
Section II – Detainees …………………………………………………………………………… 8-7
Programs ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8-7
Rehabilitation Programs ………………………………………………………………………… 8-10
Chapter 9 PAROLE, TRANSFER, OR RELEASE OF U.S. MILITARY PRISONERS
AND DETAINEES ………………………………………………………………………………….. 9-1
Release of U.S. Military Prisoners ……………………………………………………………. 9-1
Release or Transfer of Detainees …………………………………………………………….. 9-5
Transition of Detainee Operations to Civil Authority Penal Systems ……………… 9-9
Chapter 10 RESETTLEMENT OPERATIONS ………………………………………………………….. 10-1
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10-1
Objectives and Considerations ………………………………………………………………. 10-1
Civil-Military and Resettlement Operations ………………………………………………. 10-2
Responsibilities for Civil Affairs Activities …………………………………………………. 10-2
Supporting Organizations ………………………………………………………………………. 10-6
Planning Considerations ……………………………………………………………………….. 10-6
Military Police Support to Resettlement Operations ………………………………….. 10-9
Dislocated Civilian Operations ……………………………………………………………… 10-11
Appendix A METRIC CONVERSION CHART …………………………………………………………….. A-1
Appendix B PRIMARY MILITARY POLICE UNITS INVOLVED WITH INTERNMENT AND
RESETTLEMENT …………………………………………………………………………………. B-1
Appendix C CONTRACTOR SUPPORT ……………………………………………………………………. C-1
Appendix D THE APPLICATION OF THE GENEVA CONVENTIONS TO INTERNMENT
AND RESETTLEMENT OPERATIONS ……………………………………………………. D-1
Appendix E AGENCIES CONCERNED WITH INTERNMENT AND RESETTLEMENT
OPERATIONS ………………………………………………………………………………………. E-1
Appendix F SAMPLE FACILITY INSPECTION CHECKLIST ………………………………………. F-1
Appendix G INTERNMENT AND RESETTLEMENT FORMS ……………………………………….. G-1
Appendix H USE OF FORCE AND RIOT CONTROL MEASURES ………………………………. H-1
Appendix I MEDICAL SUPPORT TO DETAINEE OPERATIONS …………………………………. I-1
Appendix J FACILITY DESIGNS AND SUSTAINMENT CONSIDERATIONS ………………… J-1
Appendix K PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT TO INTERNMENT AND
RESETTLEMENT OPERATIONS …………………………………………………………… K-1
Appendix L GUIDELINES FOR HANDLING EVIDENCE …………………………………………….. L-1
Appendix M BIOMETRICS ……………………………………………………………………………………….. M-1
Appendix N FOREIGN CONFINEMENT OFFICER TRAINING PROGRAM …………………… N-1
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GLOSSARY ……………………………………………………………………………… Glossary-1
REFERENCES ………………………………………………………………………. References-1
INDEX …………………………………………………………………………………………… Index-1
Figures
Figure 1-1. I/R populations ………………………………………………………………………………….. 1-2
Figure 4-1. Detainee flow ……………………………………………………………………………………. 4-2
Figure 4-2. POC to TIF detainee flow …………………………………………………………………… 4-3
Figure 4-4. Movement by bus ……………………………………………………………………………. 4-16
Figure 4-5. Movement by cargo truck …………………………………………………………………. 4-16
Figure 4-6. Movement by rail …………………………………………………………………………….. 4-17
Figure 4-7. Movement by CH-47 and UH-60 ……………………………………………………….. 4-17
Figure 4-8. Movement by C-130 aircraft ……………………………………………………………… 4-18
Figure 6-1. Bed-down and basing continuum ………………………………………………………… 6-2
Figure 6-2. Example of a DCP layout …………………………………………………………………… 6-5
Figure 6-3. C2 within the BCT and the DCP ………………………………………………………….. 6-6
Figure 6-4. Example of a DHA …………………………………………………………………………… 6-10
Figure 6-5. C2 within the division and DHA …………………………………………………………. 6-11
Figure 6-6. ISN ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6-16
Figure 6-7. Sample TIF C2 in the theater with single or multiple small TIFs …………….. 6-18
Figure 6-8. Sample TIF C2 in the theater with an MPC and multiple TIF …………………. 6-19
Figure 9-1. Detainee reintegration considerations ………………………………………………….. 9-9
Figure 10-1. Sample facility rules……………………………………………………………………… 10-14
Figure D-1. Common Article 3 to the Geneva Conventions …………………………………….. D-2
Figure F-1. Sample internment facility inspection checklist ……………………………………… F-1
Figure F-1. Sample internment facility inspection checklist (continued) …………………….. F-3
Figure H-1. Use-of-force continuum …………………………………………………………………….. H-2
Figure J-1. 4,000-capacity I/R facility for compliant detainees …………………………………. J-2
Figure J-2. 8,000-capacity I/R facility for DCs………………………………………………………… J-3
Figure J-3. 300-capacity I/R facility for U.S. military prisoners or noncompliant
detainees ………………………………………………………………………………………… J-4
Figure J-4. 500-person compound ……………………………………………………………………….. J-7
Figure J-5. Detainee receiving and processing operation ……………………………………… J-10
Figure J-6. Clothing markings ……………………………………………………………………………. J-16
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Tables
Table 4-1. Detainee operations functional overview ……………………………………………….. 4-6
Table 4-2. POC processing standards ………………………………………………………………….. 4-9
Table 5-1. Military police versus HUMINT responsibilities ……………………………………….. 5-4
Table 6-1. Nine-station internment process …………………………………………………………. 6-22
Table 6-2. Detainee transfer or release process from a TIF/SIF …………………………….. 6-39
Table 6-2. Detainee transfer or release process from a TIF/SIF (continued) ……………. 6-40
Table 7-1. Facility guards’ duties and actions ………………………………………………………… 7-9
Table 7-2. Good conduct time ……………………………………………………………………………. 7-10
Table 9-1. The detainee release process from long-term detention ………………………….. 9-7
Table 10-1. Actions during inprocessing ……………………………………………………………. 10-10
Table A-1. Metric conversion chart ……………………………………………………………………… A-1
Table G-1. I/R forms ………………………………………………………………………………………….. G-1
Table J-1. Sample individual equipment ……………………………………………………………… J-17

Preface
Field manual (FM) 3-39.40 is aligned with FM 3-39, the military police keystone FM. FM 3-39.40 provides
guidance for commanders and staffs on internment and resettlement (I/R) operations. This manual addresses I/R
operations across the spectrum of conflict, specifically the doctrinal paradigm shift from traditional enemy
prisoner of war (EPW) operations to the broader and more inclusive requirements of detainee operations.
Additionally, FM 3-39.40 discusses the critical issue of detainee rehabilitation. It describes the doctrinal
foundation, principles, and processes that military police and other elements will employ when dealing with I/R
populations. As part of internment, these populations include U.S. military prisoners, and multiple categories of
detainees (civilian internees [CIs], retained personnel [RP], and enemy combatants), while resettlement
operations are focused on multiple categories of dislocated civilians (DCs).
Military police conduct I/R operations during offensive, defensive, stability, or civil support operations. I/R
operations include military police support to U.S. military prisoner and detainee operations within operational
environments (OEs), ranging from major combat operations to humanitarian-assistance missions in support of a
host nation (HN) or civil agency. I/R operations are a major subordinate Army tactical task under the
sustainment warfighting function. (See FM 7-15.) Placement under the sustainment warfighting function does
not mean that I/R operations do not have relevance in the other warfighting functions. While I/R is listed under
the sustainment warfighting function, it should be noted this is not a specified or implied mission of all
sustainment units or commands. Most sustainment units provide logistics, personnel services, and health service
support to I/R operations.
Military police are uniquely qualified to perform the full range of I/R operations. They have the requisite skill
sets provided through specific training and operational experience. The skills necessary for performing
confinement operations for U.S. military prisoners in permanent facilities are directly transferable and adaptable
for tactical confinement of U.S. military prisoners and detention of detainees. All military police units are
specifically manned, equipped, and trained to perform I/R operations across the spectrum and those identified as
I/R units are the specialists within the Army for this role.
FM 3-39.40 depicts the changes in terminology from the focus on the contiguous battlefield to reflect the types
of operations being conducted in today’s OEs. These changes address the modifications made to previous EPW
processing operations. The terms division forward, central collection point, and corps holding area no longer
apply. They have been replaced with the terms detainee collection point (DCP) (brigade level), detainee
holding area (DHA) (division level), theater internment facility (TIF), and strategic internment facility
(SIF).This manual recognizes the role of police intelligence operations in I/R operations and enhances the
critical importance of military police and military intelligence interaction at all echelons. It further highlights
the long-standing requirement to treat all individuals humanely according to applicable U.S. laws and
regulations, international laws, execution orders, fragmentary orders (FRAGOs), and other operationally
specific guidelines such as Department of Defense (DOD) policies. Moreover, it stipulates that ill treatment of
U.S. military prisoners, detainees (EPWs, CIs, and RP), and DCs is strictly prohibited, regardless of any
circumstances or the chaos of major operations.
FM 3-39.40 aligns with FM 3-0, FM 3-39, FM 7-15, and other Army and joint doctrine, to include Joint
Publication (JP) 3-63. This manual is organized into 10 chapters with 14 appendixes to provide additional
details on I/R topics. Chapters 1 through 3 follow the flow of FM 3-39, and describe the military police function
of I/R operations. Chapters 4 through 6 focus primarily on detainee operations, to include planning, preparing,
executing, and sustaining all I/R operations. Chapters 7 through 10 focus on the confinement of U.S. military
prisoners, rehabilitative programs for U.S. military prisoners and detainees, parole and release or transfer
programs, and resettlement operations for DCs. A brief description of each chapter and appendix follows:
• Chapter 1 defines the objectives and principles of I/R operations and describes U.S. policies on the
protection and care of all detainees, U.S. military prisoners, and DCs. It also emphasizes the
fundamental requirement for the humane treatment of all persons captured, held, assisted, or otherwise
under the control of DOD personnel, regardless of their individual status.
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• Chapter 2 provides a description of I/R in support of operations across the spectrum of conflict. It
examines the OE and the significant importance of I/R to tactical, operational, and strategic operations.
Additionally, it discusses the importance of integrating detainee operations within the overarching
efforts in major engagements.
• Chapter 3 discusses command and staff roles and their respective responsibilities in resourcing and
synchronizing the efforts of multidisciplined functions and personnel. Clear command and control (C2)
is essential for seamless operations to ensure that the principles of I/R operations are realized.
• Chapter 4 focuses on detainee operations planning and considerations. It includes a discussion on
integrating intelligence and interrogation operations. Emphasis is placed on the treatment and
protection of detainees, use of force, and training for detainee operations.
• Chapter 5 provides information on the capture and initial detention and screening of detainees.
• Chapter 6 discusses facility infrastructure considerations at all levels. Successful operations include the
effective incorporation of sustainment support. This chapter describes the integrated sustainment effort
required to support I/R operations.
• Chapter 7 discusses the confinement of U.S. military prisoners, to include battlefield and nonbattlefield
confinement.
• Chapter 8 provides a discussion of the rehabilitative processes for confined U.S. military prisoners and
detainees, to include effective measures that ensure a successful return to society.
• Chapter 9 addresses the processes of paroling, transferring, or releasing U.S. military prisoners and
detainees.
• Chapter 10 provides an overview of resettlement operations for DCs. It describes the objectives and
principles, supporting organizations, and military police support of resettlement operations.
• Appendix A is a metric conversion chart that is included according to Army Regulation (AR) 25-30.
• Appendix B identifies military police units with I/R capabilities that may be assigned to the theater of
operations.
• Appendix C describes requirements and activities associated with the employment of contractors
during support to detainee operations.
• Appendix D describes the intent of the protections given by each of the four Geneva Conventions, the
different categories of individuals under these treaties as required by international humanitarian law,
and the requirement to establish a tribunal to determine the status of an individual in question.
• Appendix E provides background information and considerations for operating with the various
agencies typically concerned with I/R operations.
• Appendix F provides a sample facility checklist for planning considerations when conducting detainee
operations at the TIF or SIF.
• Appendix G consists of forms used when processing and maintaining I/R populations.
• Appendix H provides guidance for applying the rules for use of force (RUF) and implementing
nonlethal weapons (NLWs) and riot control measures.
• Appendix I outlines health support to be provided during I/R operations.
• Appendix J provides guidance for the design and construction of I/R facilities and the associated
sustainment requirements for establishing I/R facilities.
• Appendix K describes the psychological operations (PSYOP), practices, and procedures to support I/R
operations.
• Appendix L provides general guidelines for the handling of captured material and documents that
could be used as evidence in legal proceedings against captured persons suspected of crimes against
humanity, terrorism, war crimes, and other crimes.
• Appendix M addresses biometrics and military police considerations for their use in I/R operations and
facility management.
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• Appendix N provides tactics, techniques, and procedures for establishing and maintaining a foreign
confinement officer training program.
Definitions for which FM 3-39.40 is the proponent publication (the authority) are in boldfaced text and have an
asterisk in the glossary. These terms and their definitions will be incorporated into the next revision of FM 1-02.
For other definitions in the text, the term is italicized and the number of the proponent publication follows the
definition.
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States, and the U.S. Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.
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