Captured Persons (CPERS) - UNITAF Force Manual (FM)

FM/G274 - Captured Persons (CPERS)

Guide

FM/BG-1246 - Understanding CPERS

Guide

Captured Persons (CPERS) = Anyone you’ve captured.

Don’t worry about categories: if someone is in UNITAF custody, treat them as CPERS.

Why we do this:

Reflects FM/G71 - Rules of engagement.
Prevents abuse and maintains fair, immersive gameplay.
Ensures consistent behaviour across all members.
Encourages role-play or story development

Policy

FM/BP-1245 - Treatment & Handling of Captured Persons (CPERS)

Policy

Definition

A CPERS is any person who has been captured, surrendered, or detained and is under UNITAF control, regardless of their status (enemy, civilian, etc.).

Obligations

Preserve life and provide medical care if needed.
Treat humanely: no humiliation, torture, or degrading treatment.
Respect personal protective gear unless unsafe to keep.
Keep CPERS secure and guarded until handover.
Report CPERS to chain of command quickly.

Prohibitions

No execution or deliberate harm.
No using CPERS for tactical advantage (e.g. human shield).
No unauthorised trials, interrogations, or punishments.
No taking personal items except for safety or mission reasons.

Command Responsibility

Leaders ensure proper custody, communication and handover.

Skill

FM/BS-1247 - Secure a CPERS (Search & Restrain)

Skill

Approach safely, disarm CPERS.
Apply restraints securely (e.g. zip ties).
Conduct a quick safety search for weapons, explosives, intel.
Leave protective equipment in place unless unsafe.
Move CPERS to a secure, guarded position.

Skill

FM/BS-1248 - Handle a CPERS (Report, Guard & Transfer)

Skill

Report: “One CPERS secured, location ____, information/context ____, condition ____.”

Include any intelligence or weapons recovered.

Guard: Never leave CPERS unattended.

Ensure safety from friendly fire and environment.

Plan & Transfer: Confirm with chain of command when/where to move CPERS.

Escort during movement; avoid unnecessary exposure.
Confirm transfer of custody with the receiving element.