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What is the main purpose of the mortuary affairs program?
What is the main purpose of the mortuary affairs program?
- To offer financial support to the surviving family members
- To conduct training for Airmen and Guardians
- To provide care and disposition of remains in a respectful and timely manner (correct)
- To provide recovery and identification of remains only
Who receives care from the DAF under the Mortuary Affairs Program?
Who receives care from the DAF under the Mortuary Affairs Program?
- Only individuals who passed away during wartime
- Individuals who passed away during peacetime
- Civilian contractors
- Airmen and Guardians regardless of the time of passing (correct)
What kind of support does the mortuary affairs program provide to decedent's surviving family members?
What kind of support does the mortuary affairs program provide to decedent's surviving family members?
- Emotional counseling only
- Legal advice services
- Financial support for funeral arrangements
- Support and guidance for entitlements provision and communication with PADD (correct)
Why is proper training essential for personnel involved in the Mortuary Affairs Program?
Why is proper training essential for personnel involved in the Mortuary Affairs Program?
Where are the Mortuary Officer (MO) and Mortuary Technician (MT) training courses conducted?
Where are the Mortuary Officer (MO) and Mortuary Technician (MT) training courses conducted?
Which entity offers additional training to enhance understanding of the Mortuary Affairs Program?
Which entity offers additional training to enhance understanding of the Mortuary Affairs Program?
What document is used for case management for casualties in Mortuary Affairs?
What document is used for case management for casualties in Mortuary Affairs?
Who approves the written installation mortuary plan developed by the Installation Mortuary Officer?
Who approves the written installation mortuary plan developed by the Installation Mortuary Officer?
What team does the Installation Mortuary Officer establish, train, and equip?
What team does the Installation Mortuary Officer establish, train, and equip?
Who must ensure positive identification of remains according to the Mortuary Affairs procedures?
Who must ensure positive identification of remains according to the Mortuary Affairs procedures?
Which entity takes over the support of the Primary Next of Kin once entitlements and investigations are complete?
Which entity takes over the support of the Primary Next of Kin once entitlements and investigations are complete?
What kind of training does the Installation Mortuary Officer conduct annually for personnel assigned to the mortuary office?
What kind of training does the Installation Mortuary Officer conduct annually for personnel assigned to the mortuary office?
What is required of personnel supporting the Mortuary Affairs Program regarding communication?
What is required of personnel supporting the Mortuary Affairs Program regarding communication?
What is a key requirement for personnel supporting the Mortuary Affairs Program?
What is a key requirement for personnel supporting the Mortuary Affairs Program?
What does the Installation Mortuary Plan include?
What does the Installation Mortuary Plan include?
In what circumstance would the Installation Mortuary Plan be reviewed annually?
In what circumstance would the Installation Mortuary Plan be reviewed annually?
Why do personnel supporting the Mortuary Affairs Program sign a non-disclosure agreement?
Why do personnel supporting the Mortuary Affairs Program sign a non-disclosure agreement?
