FM 3-39.40:"INTERNMENT AND RESETTLEMENT OPERATIONS" in US

FM 3-39.40:"INTERNMENT AND RESETTLEMENT OPERATIONS"

INTERNMENT/RESETTLEMENT SPECIALIST (31E)

PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS OFFICER

3-55. THE PSYOP OFFICER

3-56. The PSYOP team also supports the military police custodial mission in the I/R facility. The team—

􀁺 Develops PSYOP products that are designed to pacify and acclimate detainees or DCs to accept

U.S. I/R facility authority and regulations.

􀁺 Gains the cooperation of detainees or DCs to reduce the number of guards needed.

􀁺 Identifies malcontents, trained agitators, and political leaders within the facility who may try to

organize resistance or create disturbances.

􀁺 Develops and executes indoctrination programs to reduce or remove antagonistic attitudes.

􀁺 Identifies political activists.

􀁺 Provides loudspeaker support (such as administrative announcements and facility instructions

when necessary).

􀁺 Helps the military police commander control detainee and DC populations during emergencies.

􀁺 Plans and executes a PSYOP program that produces an understanding and appreciation of U.S.

policies and actions.

Note. PSYOP personnel use comprehensive information, reorientation, and educational and

vocational programs to prepare detainees and DCs for repatriation.