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A key part of the soldier's account involves the training modern military personnel undergo regarding interrogation and captivity. The training emphasizes the importance of playing the situation tactically—appearing weak or confused, maintaining composure, and not revealing sensitive information.
He emphasizes the emotional toll of such scenarios, where control over one's body and actions is stripped away. The psychological challenge of being told, "Do not move your head," under threat with a firearm in your mouth, embodies the extreme reality of wartime captivity. The training aims to prepare soldiers for these moments, teaching resilience, situational awareness, and mental discipline.