block v poc 38p Flashcards
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what is the 1st objective of the casualty program?
Closely track all casualty reports and notifications in accordance to procedures set by AFPC and directorate of Airman and Family Care.
what is the 2nd objective of the casualty program?
To reprt casualtities: make sure the NOK is notified in a timely manner, and provide compassionate assistance until all claims and personnel affairs are settled.
3rd objective of the casualty programs?
eliminate delays in providing benefits to the NOK
what is the definition of deceased?
status applicable to a person who is either known to have died, determined based on evidence, or declared dead based on presumptive findings of death.
what is the definition of DUSTWUN?
A transitory casualty status applied to military personnel only.
what responsibilities does AFPC casualty services branch DPFCS?
Serves as Office of primary Responsible for SGLI and the virtual record of emergency data Vred or DDform 93
What can only the installation commander do?
inform the NOK of all known circumstances surrounding the service members death
What are four of the benefits family receives?
death gratuity
Survivors plan
unpaid pay and allowances
SGLI
guidelines during the pre-notification phase?
instructions if problems occur
notification process the minimum you have to do?
- identify yourself and any other team member to the NOK
2. after identifying yourself confirm the identity of the NOK
Report contents include what?
- -type of casualty
- -status of casualty
- -casualty category
- -information concerning the person
- -data, time and location of the incident
- -accurate, explicit account of the releasable circumstances surrounding the casualty
what does the military personnel MPS chief or GSU commander do during the casualty notification communication process?
with the help of support agencies provides cellular telephone or two-way radio for use of notification officer or team
what is the purpose of case files?
the information is used to assist the Air Force in affecting expeditious reporting dignified and human notifications, and efficient and thorough assistance to the NOK of all casualties
what are the contents in the case files contents?
AF Form 348 line of duty determination
DOD form 93 record of emergency data
DOD form 1300 report of casualty
FSS commander has what responsibilities?
appoints in writing:
CAST team casualty augmentation support team
composed with PERSCO personnel in support of contingency operations
IPRP members installation personnel readiness
What is the CAST team trained to do?
trained in casualty reporting, notification, and assistance procedures that helps the CAR and other Casualty Services personnel.
What is a major responsibility for the CAR during mass casualties?
train all casualty services personnel at serviced GSU PERSCO and CAST members using AF36-3002, the installation supplemental instructions, the installation mass disaster casualty plan, and sample messages and letters for reporting casualties and notifying NOK
current death program?
under this program eligible personnel are provided with professional mortuary services, supplies, and related services during peacetime and contingency or wartime operations.
what is the special not with the current death program?
this program may continue during a major military operations and logistics permit.
what is the definition of concurrent return program?
is the preferred method of handling remains during periods of conflct
AFMAO
located at dover, this office hs the combined mission of AF Mortuary Affairs and the Dover Port Mortuary. reporting directly to AF/A1s
what are the 3 responsibilities of AFMAO?
- maintain operational control over all phases of the Mortuary Affairs process
- develops mortuary procedures, techniques, and processes
- develops performance work statements PWS for contract mortuary services
What mortuary officer responsibilities can be delegated?
- -coordinate actions related to the disposition of remains MFH and SCO
- -establish procedures to make payments for authorized mortuary-related expenses
- maintain a written record of all communications with the PADD
What can the mortuary officer not delegate?
inspection remains, casket or urn