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

Not really. As pilots we can log our actual weapon release and impacts in a training activity report that goes in our flight records but unless you’re keeping track yourself there is no tracking people. Honestly it’s a little morbid but I do know folks who do it.