The Navy’s Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) course teaches that staying calm, assessing the situation, and planning your escape are crucial steps if capture seems likely. People must switch quickly from panic mode to taking purposeful action at the time they face possible captivity. The PAID-E framework—Perceive, Analyze, Interpret, Decide, Execute—helps you retain control and awareness during these high-pressure moments. Anyone in danger should reach out to friendly forces, relay their situation, clear sensitive materials, and leave signs at the capture location. SERE training teaches that patience and deception substantially improve your chances of survival. The senior military member…
Actions To Take When Capture is Imminent Include
