Mortuary Affairs Unit Review: Basic Facts and Principles

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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?

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?

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?

Due to the sensitive nature of the program Signup and view all the answers

Where are the Mortuary Officer (MO) and Mortuary Technician (MT) training courses conducted?

Maxwell AFB, AL Signup and view all the answers

Which entity offers additional training to enhance understanding of the Mortuary Affairs Program?

Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations (AFMAO) Signup and view all the answers

What document is used for case management for casualties in Mortuary Affairs?

DAF Form 57 Signup and view all the answers

Who approves the written installation mortuary plan developed by the Installation Mortuary Officer?

Installation Commander Signup and view all the answers

What team does the Installation Mortuary Officer establish, train, and equip?

Search and Recovery Team Signup and view all the answers

Who must ensure positive identification of remains according to the Mortuary Affairs procedures?

Installation Mortuary Officer Signup and view all the answers

Which entity takes over the support of the Primary Next of Kin once entitlements and investigations are complete?

Air Force Families Forever representative Signup and view all the answers

What kind of training does the Installation Mortuary Officer conduct annually for personnel assigned to the mortuary office?

Training on all aspects of mortuary case management Signup and view all the answers

What is required of personnel supporting the Mortuary Affairs Program regarding communication?

They must adhere to guidelines to protect sensitive information. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key requirement for personnel supporting the Mortuary Affairs Program?

Signing a non-disclosure agreement Signup and view all the answers

What does the Installation Mortuary Plan include?

Current blanket purchase agreement (BPA) with local funeral homes Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstance would the Installation Mortuary Plan be reviewed annually?

As part of routine procedures Signup and view all the answers

Why do personnel supporting the Mortuary Affairs Program sign a non-disclosure agreement?

To acknowledge guidelines concerning sensitive information Signup and view all the answers

Mortuary Affairs Unit Review: Basic Facts and Principles

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