Student Workbook Block V - Craftsman Course PDF

L6AZW3F171 00AA STUDY GUIDE/WORKBOOK TECHNICAL TRAINING Services Craftsman Course Block IV: Readiness & Plans Supports POI dated 15 Jul 2023 37th TRAINING WING 37th TRAINING GROUP 345th TRAINING SQUADRON Fort Gregg-Adams, VA OPR: 345th TRR DESIGNED FOR AETC COURSE USE. NOT INTENDED FOR USE ON THE JO...

L6AZW3F171 00AA STUDY GUIDE/WORKBOOK TECHNICAL TRAINING Services Craftsman Course Block IV: Readiness & Plans Supports POI dated 15 Jul 2023 37th TRAINING WING 37th TRAINING GROUP 345th TRAINING SQUADRON Fort Gregg-Adams, VA OPR: 345th TRR DESIGNED FOR AETC COURSE USE. NOT INTENDED FOR USE ON THE JOB 1 L6AZW3F171 00AA THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 2 L6AZW3F171 00AA The purpose of this Study Guide/Workbook is to assist with developing technical skills, required for the Services career field, as well as enhancement and comprehension of the information. Table of Contents UNIT 1 Mortuary Affairs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 a. Identify relationship of basic facts and state general principles about Mortuary Affairs Administration. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 b. Identify relationship of basic facts and state general principles about Mortuary/Fatality Reporting System. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 c. Identify relationship of basic facts and state general principles about Mortuary Eligibility and Entitlements. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12 d. Identify relationship of basic facts and state general principles about Person Authorized Direct Disposition (PADD). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16 e. Identify relationship of basic facts and state general principles about Escort Responsibilities.------- 18 f. Identify relationship of basic facts and state general principles about Family Assistance Representative. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19 g. Identify relationship of basic facts and state general principles about Summary Courts Officer Program.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 21 h. Identify relationship of basic facts and state general principles about Contract Mortuary Operations Concepts. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24 i. Identify relationship of basic facts and state general principles about Mortuary Affairs Collection Point. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26 j. Determine step-by-step procedures to perform search and recovery. -------------------------------------- 29 k. Determine step-by-step procedures to perform Remains Processing. --------------------------------------- 5 UNIT 1 Mortuary Affairs Unit Review ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17 3 L6AZW3F171 00AA UNIT 1 Mortuary Affairs a. Identify relationship of basic facts and state general principles about Mortuary Affairs Administration. The purpose of the mortuary affairs program is to provide recovery, segregation, identification, care, and disposition of the decedent’s remains to their family in a respectful and timely manner. Airmen and Guardians receive this care from the DAF regardless of if they passed during peacetime or wartime. This program also provides the decedent’s surviving family members with support and guidance for the provision of entitlements and communication with the person authorized to direct disposition (PADD) of the remains. Training Due to the highly sensitive nature of the program, commanders must ensure that personnel involved in the Mortuary Affairs Program are properly trained and proficient in the execution of their duties. The Eaker Center, located at Maxwell AFB, AL, conducts the Mortuary Officer (MO) and the Mortuary Technician (MT) training courses which are required attendance for these positions. AFMAO offers additional training to enhance understanding of the program. Although not assigned to the MO and MT positions, personnel supporting the Mortuary Affairs Program must adhere to guidelines with respect to communication regarding sensitive or personal information to protect information concerning the fallen service members, their families or movement of human remains. To ensure they understand these guidelines they will be asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement or comparable product acknowledging such. Installation Mortuary Plan Installation Commander will ensure that there is an Installation Mortuary Plan that is current and reviewed annually. It will include:    Current blanket purchase agreement (BPA) with local funeral homes Map which outlines federal, state, concurrent or host nation jurisdiction areas Required actions for the handling of individual deaths, search and recovery (S&R) operations, and mass fatalities occurring on or near the installation where the DoD and/or the DAF has a vested interest. The installation commander must ensure that Mortuary Affairs is incorporated into the written installation-level mass fatality response plan or disaster response plan for implementation and execution of the Mortuary Affairs program and for S&R operations, to include the handling of remains in aircraft mishaps and mass fatalities occurring on and off base. 4 L6AZW3F171 00AA Roles & Responsibilities Understanding the roles and responsibilities within the chain of command will provide a better understanding of what your responsibilities as a MT are should you be assigned that role. Within your installation, responsibilities for proper execution of the Mortuary Affairs program flows from the installation commander down to the MO and MT. Installation Commander The installation commander will maintain overall responsibility for their installation’s Mortuary Affairs Program support agreements, ensuring that S&R teams are trained and capable of supporting S&R operations. Members should be assigned to the installation or there needs to be a memorandum of understanding for members from other units to perform this function. Ensures no one from the installation communicates with the family of the deceased until it has been confirmed that all family notifications have been made. Additionally ensures that installation personnel safeguard information about the deceased until all family members have been notified and any communication restrictions on information regarding the deceased have been lifted (as applicable). Approves unit memorial services requests to honor a fallen Airman or Guardian assigned to their installations. Ensures that the Base Honor Guard (BHG) program is manned, and the program is funded to render Military Funeral Honors (MFH) within their assigned geographic area of responsibility.   Air Reserve Components (ARC) must have a MOA in place with the base responsible for the geographic area of responsibility to provide MFH support. Installation commanders should utilize assigned active duty military personnel to the fullest extent possible prior to reaching out for ARC or veteran service organization support. Appoints    The primary and a minimum of one alternate MO The Summary Courts Officer (SCO) The Family Assistance Representative (FAR) FSS Commander or Director This individual is responsible to the installation commander or equivalent AF senior leader for management of the installation’s Mortuary Affairs Program, BHG program, and where applicable the Cemetery Program. 5 L6AZW3F171 00AA After appointment to lead a Force Support Squadron they will attend the first available Mortuary Affairs Case Management course offered by the Eaker Center, unless they have attended the course within the last 5 years. Provides the primary or alternate MO with a government issued cell phone to ensure they can be reached during non-duty hours and provide after hours contact information to the installation command post. Ensures the primary and alternate Mos and MTs have and maintain user access to the Defense Casualty Information Processing System (DCIPS) for mortuary case management. Works with the wing Staff Judge Advocate to establish the base jurisdiction for the mortuary affairs responsibilities to be included in the base mortuary plan. Ensures that the base mortuary plan is reviewed at a minimum every 2 years. Appoints in writing a minimum of 11 personnel to support S&R operations and ensures assigned members are properly trained. If required will ensure a MOA or MOU is established between regular AF, US Space Force, and ARCs for mortuary, HG, or S&R support. Ensures a response is provided to inquiries from family members or outside agencies concerned with the quality of service provided by an installation mortuary office, BHG or cemetery, and AFMOA is notified of the inquiry and response. Responsible to answer questions from the Office of the SecDef (OSD) survey, if applicable. Reviews the recommendation from the unit commander of the fallen member the person to be assigned FAR, and will brief the requirements, purpose, and scope of responsibilities of the FAR, MO, and MT to the unit commander, prior to the appointment of the FAR. Ensures the MO drafts and forwards the appointment letter to the installation/wing commander of the prospective FAR. Installation Mortuary Officer Performs case management for casualties using the DAF Form 57, Mortuary Guide and the AF Mortuary Case Management DCIPS checklist. Maintains user access to DCIPS and ensures the MT maintains access for mortuary case management. Develops a written installation mortuary plan for the installation commander’s approval. Will implement changes to their mortuary program and dictated by OSD and AF/A1S during a national emergency. Establishes, trains, and equips the installation S&R Team. 6 L6AZW3F171 00AA Establishes an annual contract, BPA or a one-time contract for mortuary services. Holds annual training for all persons assigned to the mortuary office on all aspects of mortuary case management (entitlements, FAR, SCO, escort, proper use of DCIPS) Must brief the person authorized to direct disposition (PADD), ensure positive identification of remains, inspect remains, take responsibility for the S&R team and perform annual inspections of contract funeral homes. This duty cannot be delegated. Remain in constant communication with the SCO, FAR, PADD, primary next of kin (PNOK), and/or parents of the deceased until all mortuary entitlements have been provided and all investigations are complete. Once entitlements and investigations are complete transfers support of PADD and PNOK to the Air Force Families Forever representative. Summary Courts Officer (SCO) The SCO is responsible for the personal property and effects of the deceased member and other individuals. This individual must be a commissioned officer appointed by the Special Court Martial Convening Authority (SCMCA). The SCO will inventory, ship, and process personal property and effects. For personal property, which is moveable property used or owned by the deceased person, found in off-base housing, can only be shipped by the SCO upon receipt of a Power of Attorney by the person eligible to receive effects (PERE). Mortuary Technician Assists the MO and will execute duties as assigned regarding FAR appointment and training. The MT will ensure the FAR log of events, along with any other documents related to communication, is included in the mortuary case file. Casualty Assistance Representative (CAR) This individual is appointed to handle the responsibility of communicating entitlements to the PNOK, PADD, or other eligible beneficiaries. Further guidance on this individual’s responsibility is governed by DAFI36-3002, Casualty Services. Person Authorized to Direct Disposition (PADD) This person is designated by the deceased member on their Record of Emergency Data and is entitled to direct the disposition of the remains. If the member has failed to designate a PADD, the DAF will utilize the hierarchy listed in DAFI34-160 Mortuary Affairs Program para. 1.12.3.1 through para. 1.12.3.9 to determine who will serve as the PADD. 7 L6AZW3F171 00AA Primary Next of Kin (PNOK) This person is determined IAW state kinship law, which typically follows the same precedence for the PADD as listed in DAFI34-160. 8 L6AZW3F171 00AA b. Identify relationship of basic facts and state general principles about Mortuary/Fatality Reporting System. Mortuary/Fatality Reporting System Casualty reports will be submitted electronically within 12 hours of a command, detachment, or unit learning of the casualty, to the Service Headquarters Casualty Office (AFMAO) IAW DODI 1300.18, DOD Personnel Casualty Matter, Policy, and Procedures. All branches of the Armed Forces use the Defense Casualty Information Processing System (DCIPS) for mortuary case management and casualty reporting. DCIPS provides tracking for remains and personal effects, casualty/mortuary affairs assistance, and processing for personal effects for casualties from current and prior conflicts. DCIPS streamlines casualty and mortuary case management for all branches of service and automates the process to provide accurate and timely service to the next of kin during their grieving process. There are two types of functions that the mortuary case manager will use; mortuary case selection/creation and mortuary case management. Guidance for these actions is found in the DCIPS user guide on the AFMAO Sharepoint Site. Initial Death Report The MO must notify AFMAO of the death of the following categories of personnel:     DAF, USAFA Cadets and Cadet Candidates-includes regular Air Force and Space Force members that have not been dropped from the rolls/available for duty prior to their death. AFROTC Cadets-includes members and applicants accepted into AFROTC who die while attending training camp, hospitalized for a medical condition aggravated by or incurred during training or enroute to or from training. Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard-who die under the following conditions; while on active-duty, during inactive-duty training, during authorized travel to or from training (active/inactive-duty), while hospitalized or undergoing treatment for a medical condition aggravated by/incurred while in training (active/inactive-duty). Enlistment Applicants- accepted applicants for enlistment or commissioning in DAF, who have reported to the Military Enlistment Processing Station (MEPS). Specifically, 9 L6AZW3F171 00AA   applicants who are staying overnight in the MEPS area while awaiting transportation to or who die enroute to basic training. Discharged Military Personnel who Die in a US Government Hospital-Does not pertain to retired member and death occurred during hospitalization. Retired or Retained Who Die During Continuous Hospitalization- Retired or retained members who die during a continuous hospitalization are eligible for the same entitlements as a regular military member. Initial report of the death should not be delayed by positive identification and should be presented in the format in Table 3.1 from DAFI34-160. Until positive identification by legal authorities is made, the death is reported as believed-to-be status. As other new information is obtained, submit supplemental messages to report changes in situation, preparation and interment information, location of remains and S&R and identification actions (if applicable). Air Force Casualty will create cases for regular Air Force members in DCIPS, the MO will input the above described categories into DCIPS. The MO will report supplemental messages to AFMAO as applicable they will include the following information: 10 L6AZW3F171 00AA 11 L6AZW3F171 00AA c. Identify relationship of basic facts and state general principles about Mortuary Eligibility and Entitlements. Should a service member pass while in active military status, as described in the Mortuary/Fatality Reporting System lesson, their surviving family are eligible for entitlements. There are four types of expenses that families may be entitled to: Primary Expenses, Secondary Expenses, Other Entitlements, and Transportation Expenses. Primary Expenses These expenses are services and merchandise selected by the PADD for eligible personnel and are provided by a funeral home under contract to the Air Force and paid by the DAF.        Recovery and Removal of Remains – from the place the member passed to include any subsequently identified portions of retained organs, to the funeral home preparing the remains. Organs may be retained by medical authorities to assist in determining cause and manner of death. Basic Services provided by the Funeral Director and Staff – mandatory service fees that a funeral home may charge for services provided in every death handled. Preparation of Remains – includes embalming, restoration, wrapping or dressing and cosmetizing any remains to include any subsequently identified portions of retained organs, to the funeral home preparing the remains. Sheltering of Remains – holding remains awaiting burial in a government cemetery when the cemetery schedule delays internment. Families have the option to shelter remains in the event of a national emergency that imposes restrictions on travel or mass gathering. Casket – DoD specifications are 18-gauge metal protective casket, solid hardwood casket, or hardwood cremation casket. Outer Shipment Container for Remains Shipment – wooden or lightweight outer shipping container. Death Certificates – o CONUS – the MO will provide the PNOK a total of 10 certified copies of the state death certificate. Contract funeral homes will obtain the death certificates as part of their contractual requirement. o OCONUS – overseas military hospitals or Armed Forces Medical Examiner System, 1may prepare and forward one copy of the DD Form 2064 to AFMAO Operating Locations. AFMAO forwards copies to the appropriate MO for appropriate distribution except in cases where the preparing mortuary distributes the copies. o Body not Recovered (BNR) – if the death is declared by DAF but the remains were not recovered, a death certificate may or may not be issued IAW State or Foreign laws. In all cases a DD Form 1300, Report of Casualty, is prepared and distributed by the Casualty Assistance Representative (CAR) 12 L6AZW3F171 00AA    Burial Clothing – will not exceed $600 for military uniform or civilian clothes. Cremation – is a reimbursable expense for the PADD and includes any mandatory fees from the medical examiner or coroner associated with the cremation process. The AF will prepare and place the remains in a solid hardwood casket and return the deceased to the destination designated by the PADD. Urn – the MO will ensure a specified solid walnut or bronze urn is shipped with the deceased for placement of the cremated remains by the receiving funeral home. Secondary Expenses The Air Force will pay up to a maximum amount listed on the maximum secondary allowances table found on the AFMAO Sharepoint site. Secondary expenses are costs associated with the cremation or internment of the decedent to include grave side or memorial services that are not directly related to the Primary Expenses already listed. AFMAO can authorize expenses not included in the secondary expenses found in DAFI 34-160. 13 L6AZW3F171 00AA Unauthorized Secondary Expenses Other Entitlements Remains Escort – one escort will accompany the remains from the preparing mortuary to the funeral home of other location directed by the PADD. For remain returning from OCONUS the aircraft commander on military aircraft or contract aircraft transporting the remains will serve as the escort. Summary Courts Officer (SCO) – commissioned officer appointed to handle the personal property and effects of the decedents. Family Assistance Representative (FAR) – from the decedent’s unit who facilitates coordination with subject matter experts to provide the decedent’s family with support resources. Chaplain Support – if requested by the next of kin and when possible, the chaplains will provide military funeral support and assist in mortuary entitlements briefs. Interment Flags – presented to the spouse, children, parents, and PADD. If the parents are married, they will be presented with on interment flag to be shared and if they are divorced or legally separated, they will each receive a flag. The preparing mortuary or shipping installation will provide the flag to drape the casket. Hardwood Flag Case – each person authorized to receive an interment flag is entitled to receive an AF designated hardwood flag case. Dignified Arrival at Destination Airports – the preparing or shipping installation mortuary office will notify the nearest BHG, AFMAO, and MO at the final destination airport of support requirements for the dignified arrival. 14 L6AZW3F171 00AA Military Funeral Honors (MFH) – Those members previously identified for mortuary affairs entitlements with the inclusion of Medal of Honor and Prisoner of War Medal recipients are entitled to full military honors. The DAF standard full MFH detail is a minimum of seven but no more than twenty BHG members. For burials at Arlington National Cemetery and other military cemetery locations, detail will include the maximum HG members with the addition of band, caisson, and platoon that are available at those location. MFH should be accomplished at the place of interment, entombment, or inurnment, unless another location is requested by the PADD. Only one MFH is authorized except for BNR when remains were later recovered and interred. During national emergencies MFH details may be reduced to a minimum of 3 members. Memorial Register Books – In the event a unit holds a memorial service, the MO will ensure a memorial register book for those members in attendance is available and will provide the signed register book to the PNOK. Interment at a Government Cemetery - Burial in a national or military cemetery is based upon military service and governed by policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), or branch of service’s cemetery policy. The requests for interment in national or military cemeteries are initiated by the funeral home. Government-Furnished Headstones - If requested, the VA will furnish and ship to authorized recipient a government headstone or marker. Transportation Expenses The DAF will pay or reimburse authorized transportation expenses listed below from place of death to scientific identification, and finally to place of interment. 15 L6AZW3F171 00AA d. Identify relationship of basic facts and state general principles about Person Authorized Direct Disposition (PADD). Annually Service members are required to update their Services virtual Record of Emergency Data or vRED. The vRED contains information concerning individuals that will be directly impacted by your death. One of those individuals identified is the PADD. The PADD has the responsibility to determine where the remains will be buried, what type of service will be performed, and may request a second autopsy. It is important that service members understand the responsibility of the PADD so should the need for one arise that person will act within the decedent’s and their next of kins wishes. The PADD is the individual designated by the decedent prior to death to receive their remains on the members Record of Emergency Data (RED). This individual may be the Primary Next of Kin (PNOK) but may be someone else based on the information provided on the members RED. If the member failed to designate a PADD on their RED then the PNOK will be the PADD. If the PADD is not the next of kin, to include the spouse, children not residing with the spouse, parents, and other beneficiaries, they must be included in the initial notifications concerning the casualty. When determination of the PADD reverts to the PNOK (member did not determine PADD on RED) precedence will be as follows:            Surviving Spouse – in accordance with civil law Children who have reached the age of majority – in order of seniority. Parents – in order of seniority Blood or adoptive relative – who was granted legal custody of the service member prior to that member reaching the age of majority. Brother and sisters of legal age – in order of seniority, order of precedence is full siblings, half siblings. Step siblings are not authorized for direct disposition of remains. Adopted siblings are treated the same as full siblings when adopted by decedents biological parents and half sibling when adopted by only one biological parent. Grandparents - in order of seniority Other blood relatives in order of relationship – priority will be determined by age when two individuals are of equal age. Remarried surviving spouse – not divorced from the decedent. This situation applies when the decedent was deceased, body not recovered and whose remains were later recovered and identified. Persons stating in loco parentis - any person or institution who acted in place of the member’s parent for a period of no less than 1 year any time prior to the member joining the service. In order of seniority. Legal representative - of the estate when all efforts to identify or locate a person in the previous category. Secretary of the Military Department-when all other categories have been exhausted. The installation MO must brief and remain in communication with the PADD until interment and all investigations have been completed. An escort must accompany the remains from the 16 L6AZW3F171 00AA preparing mortuary to the funeral home or other location requested by the PADD IAW DODD 1300.22. Only one person can serve as the PADD at one time and retain the right to select the cremation, burial, or burial at sea disposition options. Cremation and burial at sea can be offered when they are viable options. Disposition instructions are determined by the PADD during the mortuary affairs process. 17 L6AZW3F171 00AA e. Identify relationship of basic facts and state general principles about Escort Responsibilities. While remains are in transit from place of death, OCONUS to CONUS, the aircraft commander or mortuary affairs operation personnel will serve as the escort. Once remains have arrived at the Port Mortuary or for deaths that occur within CONUS an escort will be assigned from the unit under the recommendation of the decedent’s unit commander. The PADD is authorized to request a special escort of their choosing. The escort or special escort must accompany the remains from the preparing mortuary to the funeral home or other location requested by the PADD IAW DoDD 1300.22. Contingency location escorts are not authorized to accompany remains from the contingency location to DoD Mortuaries since the official escort mission begins at the CONUS Port Mortuary ANG escorts will be placed on active status by the unit while serving as a remains escort, and all members requiring TDY status while preforming these responsibilities will receive the appropriate per diem. An Appointed Escort must have an active government travel card and passport (as required) and be of equal to or higher grade than the decedent. If the PADD chooses a Special Escort, by name, the requested member can be a current active-duty DAF member. Guard and Reserve members may be authorized to perform special escort responsibilities if they are currently serving on orders. A special escort can be requested for any scenario if time constraints, clearances, passports, etc., are in order. Should the PADD request a member assigned to an OCONUS area other than that of the decedents or a member of another branch of service, the MO will refer the request to AFMAO for coordination. Escort Briefing The MO or MT from the shipping installation will brief the escort on their duties IAW DAFPAM 34-504, Escorting Deceased Air Force Military Personnel. This instruction is also known as the Escort Guidebook and the MO or MT will instruct the escort to read this guidance. The Escort Guidebook provides instruction for: Draping, folding, and presenting the flag at graveside should they be requested to do so by the PADD. Burial transit permit, if applicable. A copy of DAF Form 1947, Escort Report. A cremation permit, if applicable. Sentimental personal effects to be hand-carried by the escort as requested by the PERE. Letter of viewability status and any other required documentation. 18 L6AZW3F171 00AA f. Identify relationship of basic facts and state general principles about Family Assistance Representative. As discussed in the Mortuary Affairs Administration lesson, the FAR is nominated by the deceased individual’s unit commander and appointed by the Installation Commander. Family members can specifically request that a FAR not be assigned to them. The unit commander that selects an individual should ensure that the FAR is mentally and emotionally mature enough to assist the family. For this reason, it is highly recommended that the individual holds the minimum grade of E-7. The recommended individual’s name must be provided to the FSS commander at the earliest opportunity to ensure they are included in casualty and mortuary briefings. The FAR will report directly to the MO during the performance of their duties. This individual needs to be available for the family until all casualty and mortuary actions have been completed and the investigative reports have been closed. ARC members that are assigned the duty as FAR must be placed on Active Status by the unit while performing this position. The FAR facilitates information and communication between the DAF and the PADD and PNOK. They act as the liaison between subject matter experts and the family to meet the latter’s needs. Philosophy The concept of a FAR is based upon three tenets: Care- begins with empathy for the family and extends to ensuring that the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the families are attended to the greatest extent possible. Service - ensuring the coordination of suitable resources for the greatest effect in assisting individual families, without substituting as subject matter expert. Support- incorporates care and service and adds compassion and sustenance to all assistance delivered. 19 L6AZW3F171 00AA FSS Commander The FSS commander will review the recommendation for the individual to be assigned the duties of FAR and will brief the deceased members unit commander on the responsibilities of that position and the duties of the MO/MT. This is all performed prior to the appointment of the FAR, and once acceptance has been completed, the MO will draft the appointment letter for the installation/wing commander to approve the appointment. Installation MO This individual will also review the recommendation for the FAR from the deceased member’s unit commander. The MO will also personally brief the FAR on the expectations and responsibilities of the assigned position to ensure they have a complete understanding of all required tasks. Should the FAR be required to travel to their assigned family, the MO will ensure that individual is placed on TDY orders. The TDY will typically conclude immediately following the interment unless extended by the MO. The MO will also set the timeframe for the duration of duties based on the requirements of the mission. The MO will provide just in time training for the FAR and the background information concerning the deceased Airman or Guardian and family dynamics prior to the FAR’s first meeting with the family. They will also provide the FAR with printed materials that are designed to assist them with their assigned duties. These materials include a copy of Chapter 12 from DAFI 34-160, the FAR Quick Reference Guide, and a FAR Brochure (found on the AFMAO Sharepoint site). When the FAR has completed their assigned duties, the MO will provide the family with a completion of FAR duties letter to the PADD and PNOK. Casualty Assistance Representative (CAR) The CAR will be available to the FAR and family should the family have questions concerning entitlement and benefits. 20 L6AZW3F171 00AA g. Identify relationship of basic facts and state general principles about Summary Courts Officer Program. As discussed in the Mortuary Affairs Administration lesson, the SCO is appointed by the installation commander and is primarily responsible for the personal property and effects of the deceased Airman or Guardian. This position is filled by a commissioned officer appointed by the Special Court Martial Convening Authority (SCMCA). It is the responsibility of the DAF to collect, safeguard, and promptly process property and effects belonging to deceased military personnel and other eligible individuals within DAFs jurisdiction. When there is no legal representative or surviving spouse present to act on the decedent behalf, DAF will assume responsibility for the personal property and effects. Personal Effects (PE) PE is not handled in the same manner as personal property. PE is any personal items that were on or with the member at the time of death and can include organizational clothing, personal items, or equipment. Organizational clothing and equipment will be returned through unit supply chains. PE may be shipped with the remains or directly to the Person Eligible to Receive Effects (PERE). Personal items that may be classified as PE are jewelry, eyeglasses, insignia, wallets, and clothing. The MO is responsible for collecting, inventorying, safeguarding, and processing PE. Personal Property Personal property is all other personal possessions of the decedent found at a place under jurisdiction of the DAF. This includes household goods, mail and personal documents, privately owned vehicles, and any other moveable property used or owned by the person. This does not apply to real property, such as a house or land. Personal property shipments typically occur later in the PE shipment. The SCO is responsible for inventorying, shipping, and processing personal property and is the only individual authorized to ship personal property found in off-base housing once they receive a Power of Attorney by the PERE. SCO Actions When a member dies who meets the entitlement eligible duty status as outlined in the FAR lesson the SCO will dispose of personal property within 120 days. When disputes concerning the determination of the PERE, disposition may take longer than 120 days. Disposition is the transfer of property from one individual to another. When the SCO disposes of the decedent’s personal property, they are transferring that property to the PERE. Destruction of personal property or effects should not occur unless with express consent from the PERE and that consent should be documented on the DD Form 1076. 21 L6AZW3F171 00AA Personal Property Disposition Instructions Obtains property disposition instructions and the name and address of the PERE from the MO, reviews the Training Video, “You Are a Summary Court Officer - What Now?”, and establishes a log of events. When the SCO and PERE are both within CONUS the SCO will contact the PERE directly via telephone or video conference. When the SCO is OCONUS and the PERE is CONUS, communication will flow through the MO. For either situation the SCO will send the PERE a formal letter of introduction to advise them of the Summary Court actions within 3 duty days after appointment to the position. If necessary, the SCO will request any additional information (i.e. Power of Attorney) if needed for TMO action. The SCO will update the PERE on a weekly basis regarding the progress in resolving property matters and annotate these correspondences in the log of events. The SCO will also inform the MO/MT of all correspondence with the PERE. The SCO will also resolve any outstanding financial liabilities by identifying potential creditors with a claim for or against the estate and inform the PERE of the debts owed. They will also alert on base organization to make any claims that may be outstanding for unpaid debts. They will also provide a completed DD Form 139, Pay Adjustment Authorization, with bills for the deceased members debts within 2 weeks of the date of death to the local Financial Services Office. If the member was on TDY or enroute to a PCS, they will submit the travel voucher with the member’s orders. Inventory Property When the SCO inventories the decedent’s personal property on the DD Form 1076, Military Operations Record of Personal Effects of Deceased Personnel, they will promptly gather unforms and clothes needed for burial and give them to the MO/MT. Should the family request to retain the decedents uniform, consideration should be made to purchase a new uniform. They will also categorize questionable property: Category 1 – Property with no intrinsic or sentimental value. These are items that have no resale value, examples include open and used containers of toothpaste, soap, deodorant, shampoo, tobacco, candy and opened food items. Items that are not allowed to be shipped IAW Joint Personal Property Shipping Office requirements (liquids, corrosives, flammables, or oils) are also within this category. The SCO has no authority to destroy this property without consent from the PERE. Category 2 – Property that is unfit to forward to the PERE. This includes but is not limited to mutilated items, items damaged beyond repair, burned, soiled with blood or bodily fluid, or are unsanitary. The SCO has no authority to destroy this property without consent from the PERE. 22 L6AZW3F171 00AA Category 3 – Inflammatory property which includes, but is not limited to: items which could cause further grief to the PERE such as compromising pictures, magazines, paraphernalia, or videos sexual in nature, personal letters, etc. SCOs may contact AFMAO for consult regarding items of this nature. Disposition of these items will not directly involve the PERE, the items will be annotated on a separate DD Form 1076 and turned over to the MO. The MO will confer with the FAR on the PEREs state of mind. Closing the Summary Court File The property actions should be closed within 120 days after appointment as SCO. The installation commander may grant an extension up to 60 additional days. If an additional extension beyond the 60 days granted by the installation commander is needed, the AFMAO Commander may grant an additional 60 days. 23 L6AZW3F171 00AA h. Identify relationship of basic facts and state general principles about Contract Mortuary Operations Concepts. All AF activities in CONUS will arrange for contract mortuary services through their servicing contracting office. The MO is responsible for ensuring that the contract is awarded for the upcoming FY to prevent a lapse in service. Contracts for mortuary services should be nonpersonal service contract, blanket purchase agreement (BPA), a purchase order for individual cases, or a piggyback on a contract awarded to another branch of service (when authorized by the installation contracting officer). Annual Mortuary Services Contracts or BPAs - Each year, the MO will submit requirements for mortuary services to the contracting officer in sufficient time to permit issuance of a solicitation and contract or BPA award prior to the beginning of the fiscal year. The Base Contracting Officer will use the document titled Standards for DoD Mortuary Facilities and for Drafting a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for DoD Contracted Mortuary Services as the basis for requirements for services and merchandise. This standard includes outline qualifications for personnel that operate the funeral home which are the Licensed embalmer, licensed and registered interns/apprentices/students, public officials, or representatives in discharge of their official duties, and licensed medical personnel. In addition to the qualifications required to perform their assigned duties this includes person authorized to be present during processing of the remains. When determining the type of services to include in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the mortuary affairs program, the contract should be awarded to fully qualified, professional funeral directors. On the AFMAO sharepoint site these services are prescribed in the Standards for DoD Mortuary Facilities and for Drafting a PWS for DoD Contracted Mortuary Services. Keep in mind that the MO and MT cannot direct movement of remains without authorization of the PADD. The PADD retains the right to procure funeral services at a funeral home, for which they will be reimbursed based on the guidance in DAFI34-160. Mortuary Offices should consider other Air Force installations in their vicinity as well as other armed services installations. Should the Mortuary Office find another installation within the area that can support the needs of their office then a contracting vehicle can be initiated to include their installation in the original contract. There may be circumstances that dictate the need for separate contracts, however, if possible, this method of piggybacking on an existing contract expedites the process. Base Contracting Officer will ensure the contract or BPA specifies the installation, unit, or sister service in which the funeral home needs to provide mortuary services. Once a contract has received vendor bids for award, with contracting officer acting as board chairperson, the MO, and an officer designated by the Mission Support Group commander will conduct a pre-award survey. This survey is used to evaluate the capability and responsibility of any contractor being considered for award. 24 L6AZW3F171 00AA One-Time Purchase Order is utilized when a contract is not in effect at the place of death. Work with the base contracting office to request a contract award to handle this type of situation. It is the contracting officer’s responsibility to go to the funeral home, if possible, and ensure the necessary services and supplies are obtained at a fair and reasonable cost. The Government Purchase Card (GPC) is the preferred method for one-time purchases. The AF Form 9, Request for Purchase, is used when the contractor cannot accept credit card transactions from a GPC or the transaction exceeds the micro-purchase threshold. AF Form 9 purchase requests are typically performed on the Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System (DEAMS) by the Resource Advisor. Once the invoice is received the contractor will be paid through DFAS once it has been approved in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). 25 L6AZW3F171 00AA i. Identify relationship of basic facts and state general principles about Mortuary Affairs Collection Point. The MACPs main purpose is to move remains, with accompanying PE, to Dover AFB as quickly as possible for processing and identification. The installation commander is responsible for ensuring the MACP meets the requirements set in DAFI 34-160. MACP Personnel Responsibilities Mortuary personnel are responsible for the collection and preservation of remains for positive identification. They are required to operate the MACP and prepare the remains for shipment. It is the responsibility of the mortuary personnel from the MACP or the mortuary Casualty Collection Point (CCP) augmentees to collect remains that are delivered to the CCP. AF personnel operating or supporting a MACP will be trained by the Joint Mortuary Affairs Center in the utilization of the Mortuary Affairs Remains Tracking System (MARTS) upon arrival in-theater. All known information on each decedent will be loaded into MARTS by MACP personnel. Escorts In contingency locations escorts are not authorized to accompany remains to the DoD Mortuaries. The aircraft commander will serve as the remains escort within the contingency location until the remains are delivered to either the OCONUS DoD Mortuary or CONUS Port Mortuary. Site Selection The MACP requires high dry ground with good drainage that is separated from the main work and living areas. Other factors to consider include: 1) Location as far away from the dining facility as possible and upwind from food facilities. 2) Proximity to the runway or airport, medical and personnel services, and tactical communication support should be considered. In locations with a helipad or the ability to build one, the MACP should have access to that site. 26 L6AZW3F171 00AA 3) Natural cover will provide screening for the MACP however artificial cover can be created by placing unused shipping or International Organization for Standardization (ISO) containers around the facility. Access road for vehicles should be available for transportation of remains. 4) Sufficient space should be planned for the processing and holding areas as well as establishing a perimeter to restrict access for unauthorized personnel. 5) Sandbag revetments for emergency areas of protection for general blast protection and with the possibility that remains may contain unexploded ordnance. Establish separate areas for receiving, processing, and evacuation to avoid confusion, if possible. MACP Requirements          Personnel: the MACP requires a minimum of 6 personnel to operate, all personnel require a pre-exposure briefing conducted by mental health prior to handling remains and a postexposure briefing upon completion of their tour. Team composition will consist of: o 1 MACP NCOIC o 1 team lead o 4 mortuary affairs team members MACP personnel require appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as advised by OSHA standards. Immediate access to shower and laundry facilities for members handling remains. Small Shelter System to support MACP operations. A 275 cubic foot refrigerator large enough to store remains. Power generator if the site does not have normal power available during processing. Adequate lighting, water supply, good drainage and runoff protection, and ventilation. Depending on environmental factors, an ECU may be required during processing. Bio-hazard waste collection point. 27 L6AZW3F171 00AA Initial supplies are included in the RFSER UTC package, additional materials may need to be acquired through contracting or WRM. Biodefense Due to the increased threat of biological warfare planning should include procedures for operating in a biological environment. MOPP equipment must be developed and fielded to ensure that personnel have access to assets that meet personnel safety requirements. 28 L6AZW3F171 00AA j. Determine step-by-step procedures to perform search and recovery. Home Station S&R Prior to operations inception the MO must contact the Component Headquarters Service staff to determine the military service that will conduct the S&R operation. The military service that holds the base operating support (BOS) will be responsible for conducting S&R in support of incidents on or near their installation for minor incidents with two or fewer casualties. Air Force S&R capabilities are aligned with the National Incident Management System (NIMS), which represents a core set of doctrine, concepts, principles, terminology, and organizational practices. This system enables effective, efficient, and collaborative incident management at all levels. NIMS was established by FEMA in 2004 and guides all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations, and private sector entities. Contingency S&R For contingency S&R the Army is the lead agent in theater, however in beddown locations where the Air Force retains BOS responsibility the EFSS will be responsible for responding to support local incidents. Under these circumstances S&R will only be conducted under conditions that do not endanger the S&R team. The installation or incident commander will determine when it is safe to begin S&R under hostile conditions. EOD, CBRN, emergency management, fire emergency services, security forces, USA and USMC will determine when the area safe under non-hostile conditions. Limit operations to the minimum processes required when performing S&R in a contaminated environment. Conduct appropriate personal decontamination procedures at the conclusion of operation under the direction of emergency management (CE). Should the operation require augmentees force support personnel will manage the S&R and work with installation leadership to task members from other organizations. 29 L6AZW3F171 00AA S&R Timeline 1 L6AZW3F171 00AA Consider (and enter in the log of events) the current weather conditions and temperature, as well as the expected conditions (forecast) for the next few days. This may greatly influence the search methods and recovery timing. Team Leader Responsibilities The MO will select the team leader based on experience, training, physical ability, and mental attitude. As a Services Craftsman you may find yourself in the position as S&R team leader. The MO is responsible for ensuring all team members are properly trained and staffed. During the search the team leader is provided with portable radios for communication with the MO, who forwards that communication with the EOC. For each S&R operation the team leader will:         Ensure members report for duty with sufficient personal items in the event of a multi-day deployment. Ensure appropriate equipment is assembled. Coordinates transportation for the team to and from the S&R area, while making every effort to limit travel by foot. Brief and account for all members Coordinate with CE to determine search areas and document on maps. Execute the search action plan. Record search coverage. Obtain primary and alternate communications frequencies and schedules from appropriate base agencies. o Establishes communications with base camp or base (as appropriate) 1 L6AZW3F171 00AA  o Equip flankers with radios, portable megaphones, whistles, or similar items depending on the nature of the search area. o Provides flankers with copies of the sketch map of the incident site. During the termination of the S&R, the team leader and 5 team members will remain at the site to be present during the salvage operation should there be subsequent recovery. Search Methods Depending on the location, available time, and conditions for searching, methods for performing a search may vary. The ideal search method is the straight-line box, however the type of terrain, scatter of wreckage and remains, and potential hostilities will determine the best possible and feasible method for S&R. During the search the team leader is responsible for ensuring that the team members maintain proper intervals and when there is dense vegetation, they do a thorough search inside and around bushes and tall grass. Team members should not only scan the area on the ground but the trees and other tall objects if applicable. Aircraft Mishap 2 L6AZW3F171 00AA Search and Recover on a Slope 3 L6AZW3F171 00AA Recovery Although the recovery phase is the most demanding and time sensitive part of the operation it is the most important. Preservation of evidence requires deliberate recovery of remains, portions of remains, and PE. Only item that should be removed from remains during the recovery phase are weapons, ordnance, and classified materials. Coordinate with SF or EOD for removal of these items. All other PE should remain on or with the remains. The MO will coordinate with the director of base medical services or the interim safety board/safety investigation board to ensure remains are properly examined, staked, tagged, photographed, and plotted on GPS system or hand drawn maps or sketches. 4 L6AZW3F171 00AA k. Determine step-by-step procedures to perform Remains Processing. When managing or working within a MACP, there may be situation where it may not be clear who is responsible for processing remains. The following categories are the responsibility of the MACP:     Military Personnel Dependents and US Civilians – will be processed similarly to military personnel. Allied, Interned Enemy Aliens, and Enemy Deceased – use existing standardization agreements whenever possible. If agreements do not exist and the US is the lead nation, US policy should have precedence. Prisoners of War (POW) – Process IAW with the Geneva Convention. Contact the Theater Mortuary Affairs Office (TMAO) for more guidance. When processing remains in a contingency environment, MACP personnel will be handling or working around human remains (HR) in various stages of decomposition. Strict adherence to health and sanitation procedures will protect MACP personnel for biological hazard. Planning should be in place for transportation from the CCP in a secure covered transportation vehicle. However, medical evacuation vehicles will only be used to transport HR to the MACP. When available a computer should be used in the MACP to input decedents information into MARTS and expedite the processing of HR throughout the theater. It is recommended that personnel create blank case files for rapid processing. Blank case files can include forms, security seals, blank manila tags, and slide closure bag for PE. This practice can prevent unnecessary delays by ensuring original and duplicate case files are prepared and ready. Initial and duplicate case files are used in the event MARTS is not available. 5 L6AZW3F171 00AA Receiving Remains Information concerning the decedents personal information should be represented as believed to be (name, rank, and last four of the SSN or DOD ID number). Additional information that must be included in the case file are the seal number and evacuation number. The MACP will retain the duplicate case file as a quick reference for questions concerning the remains that transitioned through the location. For all unidentified, believed to be, or portions of remains received at the MACP. Include information from the transport driver, S&R team leader, or DD Form 567, Record of Search and Recovery.    The DD Form 1077, Collection Point Register of Deceased Personnel, is the events log for the MACP and accounts for the remains received within the operation. A new register is created daily, and the reporting period begins at 0001 and ends at 2400 local time. Retain a copy of all registers at the MACP for internal records until the MACP is required to archive records. 6 L6AZW3F171 00AA 7 L6AZW3F171 00AA To annotate on the DD Form 565, Statement of Recognition of Deceased. MACP personnel will: Interview the unit representative and complete the DD Form 565 Interview will be conducted away from the deceased, and then allow the individual to visually identify the decedent. The original DD Form 565 will accompany the HR, the MACP will retain a copy. Block 1: a. b. c. d. e. f. BTB of decedent (last, first, MI or Unidentified). Alphanumeric grade. DODID/SSN- DODID takes precedence over SSN and only enter one ID number. If known enter decedents DOB in the format of YYYYMMDD. Decedent's assigned unit. Branch of Service or for non-US personnel; coalition, enemy/insurgent, or local national. 8 L6AZW3F171 00AA g. Medical unit, forward operating base, camp or place of incident where decedent was recovered and evacuated to the MACP/TMEP. h. Evacuation number from MARTS or manually constructed at the MACP/TMEP. i. RFID number from the RFID tag that will be attached to the transfer case. j. Chack NO for conventional warfare, and YES when Mortuary Affairs Contaminate Remains Mitigation Site (MACRMS) operations are in effect. Block 2: During the interview prior to the member viewing the HR ask for information such as: a. How long have you known the decedent? b. What is your relationship to the decedent (supervisor, first sergeant, executive officer, commander, friend...) c. Was the decedent assigned to your unit? d. Do you know any visible and distinctive marks that would uniquely identify the decedent (i.e. tattoos) After the interview complete a small narrative or paragraph to document the information that has been provided as tentative identification information. use sentence format and grammar to clearly communicate this information for investigators. Block 3: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. Date of the viewing formatted YYYYMMDD Time of the viewing formatted HHMM Location of the viewing, if possible, include grid coordinates. Block 4: Information on the person viewing the HR: a. Name in the following format: last, first, MI b. Grade in alphanumeric format. c. SSN/DODID of the viewing individual, only one and the DODID take precedence. d. Unit of the viewing member e. Viewing members signature f. Date in the YYYYMMDD format g. Relationship of the viewing member to the decedent h. Enter the time that the viewing individual has known the decedent. Block 4: n. o. p. q. r. s. Information on the person viewing the HR: a. Name in the following format: last, first, MI b. Grade in alphanumeric format. c. SSN/DODID of the viewing individual, only one and the DODID take precedence. d. Unit of the viewing member e. Viewing members signature 9 L6AZW3F171 00AA t. f. Date in the YYYYMMDD format u. g. Relationship of the viewing member to the decedent v. h. Enter the time that the viewing individual has known the decedent. Remains Processing Normal processing at an MACP is dependent on workload, available MA personnel and equipment, and operational constraints. The MACP will comply with the theater standard operating procedures and the GCC regulation or memorandum of instruction for MA. GCC and Service component operational orders will identify support available to evacuate remains from theater. 10 L6AZW3F171 00AA When using a transfer case, complete the following:  Secure metal security seals to HRP, head, and foot of transfer case.  Place the original case file inside a clear sealed zip-closure bag and lay it in the document drawer (if using an IHRTC).  Retain a duplicate case file at the MACP. 11 L6AZW3F171 00AA 12 L6AZW3F171 00AA 13 L6AZW3F171 00AA Case File Contents In cases when neither the DD Form 2064, DD Form 1380, nor SF 600 documents are present, attempt to coordinate with a medical officer to complete a certificate of death, if feasible. Do not delay the evacuation of HR to obtain a certificate of death. Storage & Evacuation Refrigeration of HR while awaiting evacuation and between processing will preserve evidence for the AFMES to examine and accurately determine cause of death. Refrigeration temperature should ideally be maintained between 34-40 degrees Fahrenheit or 1.1-4.4 degrees Celsius. Do not under any circumstances freeze HR, since freezing temperature and destroy body tissue. As with refrigeration in the Dining Facility, cooling units should be checked periodically to ensure they hold a consistent temperature and are within the required temperature range. If the MACP has the capability and availability of RFID tags or other available automate identification to track HR and PE, which is used for in transit visibility and better accountability. 14 L6AZW3F171 00AA Ensure the transport operator is a DOD-affiliated military, civilian, or contractor authorized to transport HR onboard: Ground transportation—Ensure use of a covered vehicle (for example, military cargo vehicle or commercial box truck). Air transport (rotary wing)—Load the HR with the head towards the tail of the aircraft. Air transport (fixed wing)—Load the HR with the head towards the nose of the aircraft. 15 L6AZW3F171 00AA Minimum Processing Procedures This occurs during large-scale combat operations or mass fatality incidents. During these situations the needs of the mission exceeds the MACPs capability and capacity to preform standard processing of HR. Prior to performing minimum processing the MACP NCOIC must obtain authorization from the Theater Mortuary Affairs Office (if communication is possible), or the site installation (when communication is not possible). No DD Form 1076 will be completed since the priority will be to record tentative ID media for rapid evacuation on DD Form 1075 and 1077. 16 L6AZW3F171 00AA UNIT 1 Mortuary Affairs Unit Review 1. The FSS Commander or Director ensures that the base mortuary plan is reviewed at a minimum every _______________. 2. This person is designated by the deceased member on their Record of Emergency Data. 3. This individual is appointed by the installation commander and is recommended by the deceased members unit commander. 4. This individual ensures no one from the installation communicates with the family of the deceased until it has been confirmed that all family notifications have been made. 5. This person establishes an annual contract, BPA or a one-time contract for mortuary services. 17 L6AZW3F171 00AA 6. The FSS Commander appoints in writing a minimum of ____ personnel to support S&R operations and ensures assigned members are properly trained. 7. Casualty reports will be submitted electronically within_____ hours or a command, detachment, or unit learning of the casualty to the Service Headquarters Casualty Office. 8. Until positive identification by legal authorities is made the death is reported as _______________ status. 9. DCIPS streamlines casualty and mortuary case management for all branches of service and automates the process to provide _______________ and _______________ service to the next of kin during their grieving process. 10. Initial report of the death should be delayed by positive identification. a. True b. False 11. Only one MFH is authorized except for what circumstance? 12. During national emergencies MFH may be reduced to a minimum of ____ members. 13. PADD or PNOK directed autopsy is an Authorized Secondary Expense. a. False b. True 18 L6AZW3F171 00AA 14. Interment flags are presented to _______ parent if they are divorced or legally separated. 15. Requests for interment in national or military cemeteries are initiated by __________________. 16. Primary expenses are services and merchandise selected by the PADD for eligible personnel and are provided by a funeral home under contract to the Air Force and will be paid by the DAF. a. True b. False 17. Memorial registration books are an authorized entitlement when? 18. The PADD cannot be the PNOK. a. True b. False 19. The ____________________ must brief and remain in communication with the PADD. 20. When the PADD reverts to the PNOK precedence begins with ____________________. 21. Only one person can serve as the PADD at one time. a. True b. False 19 L6AZW3F171 00AA 22. Contingency location escorts are authorized to accompany remains from the contingency location to DoD Mortuaries. a. True b. False 23. ANG escorts will be placed on _________ status by the unit while serving as a remains escort. 24. The MO or MT from the _____________ will brief the escort on their duties IAW DAFPAM 34-504, Escorting Deceased Air Force Military Personnel. 25. Special Escort must have an active government travel card and passport (as required) and be of equal to or higher grade than the decedent. a. True b. False 26. ARC members that are assigned the duty as FAR must be placed on _______________by the unit while performing this position. 27. The FAR must be mentally and emotionally mature, for this reason it is highly recommended that the individual holds the minimum grade of _____. 20 L6AZW3F171 00AA 28. The _________________ will brief the deceased members unit commander on the responsibilities of that position and the duties of the MO/MT. 29. The __________________will provide just in time training for the FAR and the background information concerning the deceased Airman or Guardian and family dynamics prior to the FAR’s first meeting with the family. 30. The SCO will update the PERE on a __________basis regarding the progress in resolving property matters and annotate these correspondences in the log of events. 31. Property with no intrinsic or sentimental value that have no resale value are questionable property category _____. 32. Disposition of these items will not directly involve the PERE, the items will be annotated on a separate DD Form 1076 and turned over to the MO. 33. The property actions should be closed within ______ days after appointment as SCO. 34. Who submits requirements for mortuary service contracts? 21 L6AZW3F171 00AA 35. What is the preferred method for one-time purchases? 36. The PWS does not only outline the qualifications for personnel qualifications but also who is authorized to be present during processing of the remains. a. True b. False 37. If a Mortuary Office finds another installation within their vicinity that has a contract for mortuary services, they cannot piggyback off that contract. a. False b. True 38. It is the responsibility of _______________ or CCP augmentees to collect remains from the CCP. 39. The main purpose of the MACP is? 40. All known information on each decedent will be loaded into _______ by MACP personnel. 22 L6AZW3F171 00AA 41. Proximity to the runway or airport, medical and personnel services, and ___________________ should be considered. 42. Initial supplies are included in the RFSER UTC package, additional materials may need to be acquired through______________. 43. Prior to operations inception the MO must contact the _______________________to determine the military service that will conduct the S&R operation. 44. Depending on the location, ____________ , and conditions for searching, methods for performing a search may vary. 45. The _________ will determine when it is safe to begin S&R under hostile conditions. 46. Preservation of evidence requires deliberate recovery of remains, ___________ , and PE. 23 L6AZW3F171 00AA 47. The _________________ obtains primary and alternate communications frequencies and schedules from appropriate base agencies. 48. The MO will select the team leader based on experience, training, physical ability, and_____________. 49. Additional information that must be included in the case file are the _____________ and evacuation number. 50. Annotate required information on DD Form 1077 for all unidentified, believed to be, or ________of remains received at the MACP. 51. A new DD Form 1077 is created daily, and the reporting period is ____________ local time. 52. Use approximately ___________ of crushed wet ice. Ensure bagged ice does not come into direct contact with the HR per the AFMES guidance. 24 L6AZW3F171 00AA 53. Ensure the transport operator is a DOD-affiliated military, civilian, or contractor ____________ to transport HR onboard. 54. The MACP will retain the duplicate case file as a ____________ for questions concerning the remains that transitioned through the location. 25