((Having come back after months? a year? away, I'd like to add one.))
-If a team member is separated from the team in an attack and manages to survive, they should try to return to base as soon as it is safe to do so.
-a. And under no circumstances should they "see how long they can survive the Silent World alone."
-b. Yes, even if you bring back copious amounts of edible berries on your return.