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Per AR 350-1, Level B LOAC training will reinforce the principles set forth in The Soldiers Rules and emphasize proper detainee treatment, to include the 5 S’s and T (search, segregate, silence, speed to a safe area, safeguard, and tag. Require Soldiers to perform tasks to standard under realistic conditions. For all unit leaders, stress during training their responsibility to establish adequate supervision and control processes to ensure proper treatment and prevent abuse of detainees.
Design training around current missions and contingency plans (including anticipated geographical areas of deployment or rules of engagement) and include proper personnel (such as MP or MI, as appropriate. Integrate training on the LOAC and detainee operations into other appropriate unit training activities, field training exercises and unit external evaluations at home station, combat training centers and mobilization sites. Apply maximum combat realism to tactical exercises consistent with good safety practices.
b. Officer, Warrant Officer, and Non-Commissioned Officer Training
Requirements in AR 350-1
For officers, WO, and NCOs, AR 350-1 requires Level C training in these three areas) Their performance of duties in accordance with the LOAC obligations of the United States) LOAC issues in command planning and execution of combat operations) Measures for reporting suspected or alleged war crimes committed by or against US. or allied personnel.
Level C LOAC training is provided by the Army School System, and should be reinforced during Level B LOAC training for all unit members. The discussion above on LOAC obligations and principles addressed the first two requirements. The discussion below addresses the third reporting and investigating suspected LOAC violations. Unit leaders should recognize factors which may lead to commission of war crimes, and train subordinate leaders and Soldiers on LOAC standards, compliance, and proper responses to illegal orders.

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