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Current Death Program
Operational on a worldwide basis during peacetime and may continue to exist in an
area of conflict during major military operations depending on the tactical situation
and logistical support capability
Graves Registration Program
Operational when authorized by the responsible commander during major military
operations (wartime usually).
Search, recovery and evacuation (to a temporary cemetery/mortuary due to tactical
situation and logistic capability).
Concurrent Return Program
Combines Current Death Program and Graves Registration into one program.
Originates as Graves Registration in the search and recovery
Switches to current death for identification, preparation of remains and shipment
Return of Remains Program
(a) Activated upon special legislation of Congress to achieve the following:
1) Provides for permanent disposition of remains buried in temporary cemeteries
that could not be evacuated under the Concurrent Return Program.
2) Can authorize the establishment of one or more permanent American cemeteries
in the overseas area,
who can be a Casualty Assistance Calls officer (CACO)
an
active duty commissioned officer or a well-qualified senior enlisted member
The first call should be made to the NOK within
24 hours of death
The CACO
helps the PNOK and SNOK with problems surrounding the death and provides
information on such matters as
1) Disposition of remains
2) Death gratuity and unpaid pay and allowances
3) Personal effects of deceased
4) Settlement of decedent’s estate
5) Servicemen’s Group Life Insurance (SGLI)
6) Applications for Veterans Administration survivor’s benefits, dependency and
indemnity compensation or pension, social security benefits, etc
7) Shipment of household items
8) Travel of dependents to grave site and to permanent residence
Decedent Affairs Program
BUMEDINST 5360.1 series
Decedent Affairs Program Objectives
(1) Immediate recovery and identification of deceased personnel.
(2) High standards of and uniformity in services provided.
(3) Minimum elapsed time between death and delivery of remains or cremains to the
primary next of kin (PNOK).
(4) Prompt notification to the PNOK and secondary next of kin (SNOK) concerning matters
applicable to the Decedent Affairs Program.
command responsible for the Decedent Affairs Program
Commander, Naval Medical Command And Commandant Of The Marine Corps
Casualty Assistance Calls Program Responsible Officials
flow from the Chief of Naval Personnel
through the Commander, Naval Military Personnel Command.
Administration and coordination of Decedent Affairs Program functions
Commander, Naval Military Personnel Command acts as program coordinating
authority providing centralized direction and technical support.
officials responsible for directing the disposition of unidentified remains
Commander, Naval Medical Command (MEDCOM-332)
Primary Expenses
1) Recovery
2) Preparation
3) Encasement of remains
Secondary Expenses
Expenses incurred in connection with the funeral and burial of remains
STATE the authority who may grant an extension for the escort past the allotted time
commanding officer of that activity for coordination with member’s commanding
officer and the appropriate PSD office
MILPERSMAN 1770-010
Personnel Casualty Reporting Requirements
BUMEDINST 5360.1 SERIES
Decedent Affairs Manual
OPNAVINST 1770.1
Casualty Assistance Calls and Funeral Honors Support
(CAC/FHS) Program Coordination
Temperature range
36-40 degrees Fahrenheit
Notification to Next of Kin during Search Operations
be advised of
progress at least daily.
Uniform provided to Naval personnel for Burial
(1) The Service Dress Blue uniform:
(a) Cap if requested
(b) Shoes if requested
(c) Underwear and hose
(d) Insignia, devices, badges and decorations as authorized the deceased will be
provided.
How many holes are put into a casket and what size
1) A minimum of 20 holes, 2 inches diameter is placed in the casket to permit rapid entry of seawater. a) 8 in base b) 4 in each half of the lid c) 2 in each end
Casket must be banded with
5 nylon bands of not less than 3/4 inch width to prevent
the divided lid from opening.
1) 2 in each half of the lid
2) 1 lengthwise from top to base