Obviously you dump the cloths and weapons.
I thought that was so obvious I didn't even think that was worth mentioning.
It was obvious.
I thought it was obvious that if you can track the weapons and clothing instantly, it gives you a head start...increases your chances of finding the prisoners, even if they are dumped along a roadside or taken to a location and burned...still increases your chances.
What do you suggest? Just let the enemy have a good head start? Do nothing?