Internment / Resettlement Operations — FM 3-19.40 (formerly FM 19-40)

Date Published: 1 September 2001

Categories: Military Police, US Army

Field Manual (FM) 3-19.40 depicts the doctrinal foundation, principles, and processes that MP will employ when dealing with enemy prisoners of war (EPWs), civilian internees (CIS),US military prisoner operations, and MP support to civil-military operations (populace and resource control [PRCI,humanitarian assistance [HA], and emergency services [ESI). FM 3-19.40 is not a standalone manual, and it must be used in combination with other publications. These publications are pointed out throughout the manual, and a consolidated list is provided in the bibliography. This manual provides guidance that can be used by US Army service schools, students, sister services, and federal agencies. It is fully compatible with current joint, multinational, and interagency doctrine.