Eli5: What is the protocol after a soldier killed someone in war? Does he or she have to document the kill, or report it somewhere?

Question

Or is it like in the movies, they just keep fighting as if nothing happenend?

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Answer 1

We had to do BDAs in Afghanistan, and then shot reports once we got back to our patrol base. Everyone knew who the good shots were. Only the psychos boasted about their count.