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It's standard procedure to keep EPW's from talking to each other after capture. This prevents planning for escapes and giving the EPW's a chance to concoct a story between all of them which will hurt the collection of intelligence. Back in the day we were taught the 5 (S) system for EPW's. Search, Segregate (officers from enlisted), Silence (don't allow them to talk), Speed (get them to the rear fast before intel goes cold), Security (keep them safe from harm and treat them humanely) There's a strange thing about Moslem societies where most boys tend to be "mama's boys" because the Patriarch of the family usually isn't very active in raising the children. This was kind of wierd for me to see considering how much males tend to dominate those cultures. I think this Turkish officer fits this definition.