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4.6 Decedent Affairs Flashcards

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Disposition of Remains Programs:

What is the Current Death Program?

A

Operational on a worldwide basis during peacetime,

May continue in an area of conflict during major military ops.

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Disposition of Remains Programs:

The Current Death Program provides what?

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Mortuary services,

Supplies,

Related services incident to care,

Disposition of remains.

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Disposition of Remains Programs:

The Graves Registration Program is
operational when authorized by who?

A

The responsible commander during major military operations,

Wartime usually.

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Disposition of Remains Programs:

The Graves Registration Program implements what?

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Search,

Recovery,

Evacuation,

To a temporary cemetery/mortuary due to tactical situation and logistic capability.

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Disposition of Remains Programs:

The Concurrent Return Program does what?

A

Combines:

Current Death Program,

and,

Graves Registration into one program.

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Disposition of Remains Programs:

The Concurrent Return Program supports what?

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Large numbers of military personnel committed to a strategic area.

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Disposition of Remains Programs:

The Concurrent Return Program originates as what?

A

Graves Registration,

In the search and recovery.

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Disposition of Remains Programs:

The Concurrent Return Program switches to what?

A

Current Death,

For ID,

Preparation of remains,

Shipment to a final destination designated by the NOK.

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Disposition of Remains Programs:

When the Concurrent Return Program is cancelled, what does it revert back to?

A

Current Death Program.

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LIST Family support programs:

Return of Remains Program:

Activated upon special legislation of
Congress to achieve the following:

Provides for permanent disposition of remains buried where?

A

In temporary cemeteries that could not be evacuated under the Concurrent Return Program.

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LIST Family support programs:

Return of Remains Program:

Activated upon special legislation of
Congress to achieve the following:

Can authorize the establishment of one or more permanent American cemeteries where?

A

In the overseas area,

Giving the PNOK the option of having the remains buried therein or shipped to another place of the PNOK’s choosing in CONUS for burial.

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Family Support Programs:

Casualty Assistance Calls Program:

The CACP coordinator for the area in which the NOK resides designates who,

As the Casualty Assistance Calls Officer (CACO)?

A

An AD commissioned officer or a well qualified senior enlisted member.

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Family Support Programs:

First call should be made to the NOK within how long?

A

24 hours of death.

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Family Support Programs:

The CACO helps the PNOK and SNOK with problems surrounding the death,

And provides information on such matters as? Part 1

A

Disposition of remains,

Death gratuity and unpaid pay and allowances,

Personal effects of the deceased,

Settlement of decedent’s estate,

Servicemen’s Group Life Insurance (SGLI),

Applications for VA Survivor’s benefits and
any other benefits,

Shipment of household items.

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Family Support Programs:

The CACO helps the PNOK and SNOK with problems surrounding the death,

And provides information on such matters as? Part 2

A

Travel of dependents to grave site and to permanent residence,

Medical care,

Exchange and commissary privileges,

Employment and education,

Application for Government headstone,

Any other reasonable requests made by the PNOK and SNOK.

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Decedent Affairs Program Objectives:

Immediate recovery and identification of who?

A

Deceased personnel.

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Decedent Affairs Program Objectives:

High standards of what?

A

Uniformity in services provided.

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Decedent Affairs Program Objectives:

Minimizes what?

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Elapsed time between death and delivery of remains or cremains to the primary next of kin (PNOK).

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Decedent Affairs Program Objectives:

Prompt notification to who?

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The PNOK and secondary next of kin (SNOK) concerning matters applicable to the Decedent Affairs Program.

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Program Command Responsibilities:

Who are responsible for the decedent affairs program?

A

Commander, Naval Medical Command,

And,

Commandant of the Marine Corps.

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Program Command Responsibilities:

The Commander, Naval Medical Command and Commandant of the Marine Corps,

Are Responsible for what Decedent Affairs Program?

A

Formulation and promulgation of policies,

Standards,

Procedures,

Training.

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Casualty Assistance Calls Program Responsible Officials:

Who does the lines of authority and responsibility flow from?

A

The Chief of Naval Personnel,

Through the,

Commander, Naval Military Personnel Command.

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Administration and coordination of Decedent Affairs Program functions:

What does the Commander, Naval Military Personnel Command act as?

A

Program coordinating authority,

Providing centralized direction and technical support.

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Administration and coordination of Decedent Affairs Program functions:

Regional administration and coordination is delegated to specific commands listed in what instruction?

A

OPNAVINST 1770.1 Enclosures (2) and (3).

25
Q

Directing the disposition of unidentified remains:

Who is responsible for the disposition of unidentified remains?

A

Commander, Naval Medical Command (MEDCOM-332)

Directs disposition of unidentified remains.

26
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Expense and Reimbursement Allowances:

What are the two types of expenses?

A

Primary and secondary.

27
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Expense and Reimbursement Allowances:

Primary expenses, are expenses incurred in connection with what?

A

Recovery,

Preparation,

Encasement of remains.

28
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Expense and Reimbursement Allowances:

Primary expenses have Included, but not limited to expenses incurred for?

A

Recovery,

Removal,

Embalming,

Casket,

Shipping Container.

29
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Expense and Reimbursement Allowances:

Secondary Expenses are expenses incurred in connection with what?

A

The funeral and burial.

30
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Expense and Reimbursement Allowances:

What are examples of Secondary Expenses?

A

Transportation (local) of relatives to the cemetery,

Single grave site,

Vault,

Funeral director’s services,

Clergyman’s services,

Opening and closing grave site,

Floral tribute,

Obituary notices.

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Request for extension:

Who may grant the authority of an extension?

A

CO of the Naval Activity responsible for or made arrangements for preparation and shipment.

32
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Request for extension:

The CO will coordinate with who?

A

The CO of the escort and the appropriate PSD office.

33
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Reporting deaths of AD Members:

What are the References?

A

MILSPERSMAN 1770-010, Personnel Casualty Reporting Requirements,

BUMEDINST 5360.1 Series, Decedent Affairs Manual,

OPNAVINST 1770.1, Casualty Assistance Calls and Funeral Honors Support Program Coordination,

Manual of the Medical Department, Chapter 16 and 17.

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Preservation of Remains:

What is the Temperature range?

A

Remains should be refrigerated above the freezing point at,

36-40 degrees F,

(2.2-4.4 C).

35
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Preservation of Remains:

How long should the remains be frozen for?

A

For short periods of time pending arrival in port or the arrival of an embalmer.

36
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Notification to next of kin during search operations:

Who must be notified that a search is being conducted and should be advised of progress at least daily?

A

NOK.

37
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Uniform provided to Naval personnel for burial:

What are the uniform items provided for buried service members?

A

Service Dress Blue uniform,

Cap if requested,

Shoes if requested,

Underwear and hose,

Insignia, devices, badges, and decorations as authorized the deceased will be provided.

38
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Committal at sea procedures:

Casket:

The USNH of the geographic area will assure the remains are in what type of casket?

A

Metal casket and that the consignee funeral home at or near the port has prepared the casket for committal at sea.

39
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Committal at sea procedures:

Casket:

How many holes need to be drilled into the casket?

A

A minimum of 20 holes,

2 inches diameter,

Are placed in the casket to permit rapid entry of sea water.

40
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Committal at sea procedures:

Casket:

Where are the holes located on the casket?

A

8 in base,

4 in each half of the lid,

2 in each end.

41
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Committal at sea procedures:

Casket:

What type of porous materials do you use in the casket to preclude visibility of remains through drilled holes?

A

Cloth,

Paper,

Cardboard,

Tape.

42
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Committal at sea procedures:

Casket:

When appropriate, place weights in the foot end of the casket to ensure what?

A

Rapid feet first submersion.

43
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Committal at sea procedures:

Casket:

Only use weights if casket and remains together weigh less than how many pounds?

A

300 pounds.

44
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Committal at sea procedures:

Casket:

What does the casket need to be banded with?

A

5 nylon bands of not less than ¾ inch width to prevent divided lid from opening.

45
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Committal at sea procedures:

Casket:

Where are the bands placed?

A

2 in each half of the lid,

1 will be placed lengthwise from the top to the base.

46
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Committal at sea procedures:

Committal at sea of remains shall be conducted outside what range and to what depth?

A

The 3 mile limit of the continental shelf,

Depths greater than 100 fathoms (600 ft.)

47
Q

DD 2064, Certificate of Death (Overseas):

What’s in Section 1?

A

Biographical Data.

Name of deceased: last, first, middle,

Grade: i.e., E-1, O-3,

Branch of service: USN, USA,

SSN: full SSN,

Race: place an X in appropriate block,

Marital status: X correct box,

Religion: X in the box,

Name of next of kin,

Relationship to deceased,

Street address,

City, State, and ZIP.

48
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DD 2064, Certificate of Death (Overseas):

What’s in Section 2?

A

Medical Statement.

49
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DD 2064, Certificate of Death (Overseas):

What’s the subsection of Section 2?

A

Cause of death,

Antecedent causes,

Other significant conditions,

Mode of Death,

Autopsy Performed,

Circumstances surrounding death due to external causes; i.e., gunshot wound,

Aviation accident: “X” in yes or no box

Date of death: time and date of death,

Place of death.

50
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DD 2064, Certificate of Death (Overseas):

Section 2: Cause of death?

A

Disease or condition directly leading to the death: State the disease, injury, or complication which caused death, but not mode of dying such as heart failure,

Interval between onset and death: enter time in hours, days, weeks, months, or years.

51
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DD 2064, Certificate of Death (Overseas):

Section 2: Antecedent causes?

A

Morbid condition if any, giving rise to primary cause. (i.e. HTN),

Interval between onset and death
+Enter time in hours, days, weeks, months, or years,

Underlying cause, if any, giving rise to primary cause; i.e., Hypercholesterolemia,

Interval between onset and death
+Enter time in hours, days, weeks, months, or years.

52
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DD 2064, Certificate of Death (Overseas):

Section 2: Other significant conditions?

A

State conditions contributing to the death, but not related to the disease or condition causing death.

53
Q

DD 2064, Certificate of Death (Overseas):

Section 2: Mode of death

A

Mark “X” in the appropriate box:

Natural,

Accident,

Suicide,

Homicide.

54
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DD 2064, Certificate of Death (Overseas):

Section 2: Autopsy performed?

A

X in yes or no,

Major findings of autopsy (example: severe atherosclerotic heart disease, acute myocardial infarction, pulmonary congestion, and edema),

Name of pathologist,

Signature of pathologist,

Date of signature.

55
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DD 2064, Certificate of Death (Overseas):

Section 2: What is the statement?

A

“I have viewed the remains of the deceased and death occurred at the time indicated and from the causes stated above”

56
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DD 2064, Certificate of Death (Overseas):

Section 2: What else is in Section 2?

A

Name of medical officer,

Title or degree of MO,

Grade of the MO,

Installation or address of MO,

Date signed,

Signature of MO.

57
Q

DD 2064, Certificate of Death (Overseas):

Section 3: Disposition of Remains?

A

Filled out by mortician preparing the remains.

58
Q

DD 2064, Certificate of Death (Overseas):

Section 4: Registration of Vital Statistics?

A

Filled out by registry.

IDC Unit 4 (11 decks)

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