Part 1 of 4
Army Regulation 600–8–1
Personnel—General
Army Casualty
Program
Headquarters
Department of the Army
Washington, DC
30 April 2007
SUMMARY of CHANGE
AR 600–8–1
Army Casualty Program
This administrative revision, dated 30 April 2007--
o Updates DA Form 1156 (Casualty Feeder Card) (fig 4-1).
o Updates instructions for using DA Form 1156 (para 4-5).
This administrative revision dated 28 February 2007--
o Add paragraph to update guidance on IG requirements for fatal accident presentations of friendly fire casualties (para 3-10g).
o Updates administrative changes throughout the publication.
o Corrects typographical errors throughout the publication.
This administrative revision dated 17 May 2006-
o Changes fatal training briefs to fatal accident briefs (summary of change page).
o Adds hostile death 15-6 investigation requirements (para 2-9h).
o Adds hostile death 15-6 investigation requirements (para 2-9h).
This major revision dated 7 April 2006-
o Changes the title to Army Casualty Program.
o Incorporates a new format that more directly follows the course of casualty reporting, notification, and assistance as it actually occurs (throughout).
o Replaces references to PERSCOM and AR-PERSCOM with Army Human Resources Command (AHRC) and Army Human Resources Command-St. Louis (AHRC-STL), respectively (throughout).
o Consolidates DA Form 1155 (Witness Statement on Individual) and DA Form 1156 (Casualty Feeder Report) into the combined DA Form 1156 (Casualty Feeder Card) (paras 1-7 and 4-5).
o Combines information concerning Reserve and National Guard casualty reporting and notification (para 3-1).
o Updates reporting requirements for U.S. Army Reserve/Army National Guard Soldiers (para 3-1).
o Adds reference to fatal training briefs (para 3-10).
o Replaces message addresses for casualty reporting with e-mail addresses, along with references to Web site for up-to-date information on e-mail addresses (table 4-1).
o Adds warrant officers to the pool of eligible casualty notification officer and casualty assistance officer personnel (para 6-3).
o Clarifies the use of active duty Soldiers only for casualty notification officer and casualty assistance officer duties (para 6-3).
o Adds sample Commander’s Letter of Condolence (chap 8).
o Clarifies U.S. Army Reserve Soldier coverage to include those Soldiers who overnight en route to drill or duty (para 9-2).
o Establishes the importance of and explains DD Form 93 (Record of Emergency Data) (chap 11).
o Lists the Casualty Assistance Center’s responsibilities (app B).
Headquarters
Department of the Army
Washington, DC
30 April 2007
*Army Regulation 600–8–1
Effective 15 May 2007
Personnel—General
Army Casualty Program
By Order of the Secretary of the Army: GEORGE W. CASEY, JR.
General, United States Army
Chief of Staff
Official:
JOYCE E. MORROW
Administrative Assistant to the
Secretary of the Army
History. This publication is an administrative revision. The portions affected by this administrative revision are listed in the summary of change.
Summary. This consolidated regulation prescribes policies and mandated tasks governing U.S. Army casualty operations, to include casualty reporting, casualty notification, and casualty assistance. It provides policy guidance and information to Soldiers who have been designated to perform the duties of a casualty notification officer or casualty assistance officer. Also, this regulation provides policies and information pertaining to casualty related documentation, specifically the DD Form 93 (Record of Emergency Data), Service members’ Group Life Insurance, and other life insurance programs administered by the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Applicability. This regulation applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.
Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this regulation is the Deputy Chief of Staff, G–1. The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions or waivers to this regulation that are consistent with controlling law and regulations. The proponent may delegate this approval authority, in writing, to a division chief within the proponent agency or its direct reporting unit or field operating agency, in the grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent. Activities may request a waiver to this regulation by providing justification that includes a full analysis of the expected benefits and must include formal review by the activity's senior legal officer. All waiver requests will be endorsed by the commander or senior leader of the requesting activity and forwarded through their higher headquarters to the policy proponent. Refer to AR 25–30 for specific guidance.
Army management control process. This regulation does not contain management control provisions.
Supplementation. Supplementation of this regulation and establishment of command and local forms are prohibited without prior approval from HQDA, Deputy Chief of Staff, G–1, ATTN: DAPE–ZA, 300 Army Pentagon, 20310–0300.
Suggested improvements. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to Commander, U.S. Army Human Resources Command, ATTN: AHRC-PEZ, Alexandria, VA 22332–0400.
Distribution. This publication is available in electronic media only and is intended for command levels A, B, C, D, and E for the Active Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve.
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* This regulation supersedes AR 600–8–1, dated 28 February 2007.
Contents (Listed by paragraph and page number)
Chapter 1
Introduction, page 1
Purpose • 1–1, page 1
References • 1–2, page 1
Explanation of abbreviations and terms • 1–3, page 1
Overview • 1–4, page 1
Principles of support • 1–5, page 1
Standards of service • 1–6, page 2
Wartime reporting standards • 1–7, page 2
Policies overview • 1–8, page 2
Public release of casualty information • 1–9, page 2
Requirements control exemption • 1–10, page 2
Casualty and mortuary affairs open allotment • 1–11, page 3
Chapter 2
Responsibilities, page 3
The Deputy Chief of Staff, G–1 • 2–1, page 3
The Chief, National Guard Bureau • 2–2, page 3
The Chief, Army Reserve • 2–3, page 3
Department of Veterans’ Affairs • 2–4, page 4
Office of Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance • 2–5, page 4
U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command • 2–6, page 4
U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center • 2–7, page 4
U.S. Army Human Resources Command • 2–8, page 4
Commanders of all major Army commands and major subordinate commands • 2–9, page 4
The commandant, Adjutant General School • 2–10, page 5
Commanders of installations, overseas communities, and mobilization stations • 2–11, page 5
Casualty Assistance Centers • 2–12, page 5
Battalion commanders • 2–13, page 5
Unit commanders • 2–14, page 6
Casualty notification officer team • 2–15, page 6
Casualty assistance officer • 2–16, page 6
Chapter 3
Casualty Reporting, page 6
Section I
Personnel Requiring a Casualty Report, page 6
Categories of reportable casualties • 3–1, page 6
Reporting Army general officers, Sergeants Major of the Army, and Medal of Honor recipients • 3–2, page 7
Reporting persons away from their station of assignment • 3–3, page 8
Reporting deaths of civilians residing overseas • 3–4, page 8
Reporting U.S. Army members attached to another Service • 3–5, page 8
Reporting members of other Services • 3–6, page 8
Joint Service casualty message • 3–7, page 8
Reporting enemy prisoners of war and civilian internees in U.S. Army custody • 3–8, page 8
Section II
Casualty Reporting—Special Circumstances, page 8
Casualty reporting during hostilities • 3–9, page 8
Reporting suspected friendly fire casualties • 3–10, page 9
Casualty reporting during movement by military air or sea, to or from overseas commands • 3–11, page 9
Casualty reporting during field exercises • 3–12, page 9
Casualty reporting during an attack on the continental United States • 3–13, page 10
Section III
Special Interest Casualty Reporting, page 10
Special interest casualty matters • 3–14, page 10
Reporting special interest casualty matters • 3–15, page 10
Section IV
Casualty Report Types and Submissions, page 10
Types of reports • 3–16, page 10
Submitting reports • 3–17, page 11
Reporting a person as deceased • 3–18, page 11
Determination of date and time of death • 3–19, page 11
Reporting a person as wounded, injured, or ill • 3–20, page 11
Chapter 4
Preparing and Sending Casualty Reports, page 12
Security classification • 4–1, page 12
Dispatch of reports • 4–2, page 12
Rules for preparing an initial casualty report • 4–3, page 14
Steps for preparing initial casualty reports • 4–4, page 16
Steps for preparing initial theater casualty reports • 4–5, page 16
Rules for preparing a status change casualty report • 4–6, page 17
Steps for preparing a status change casualty report • 4–7, page 17
Rules for preparing a supplemental casualty report • 4–8, page 17
Steps for preparing a supplemental casualty report • 4–9, page 17
Rules for preparing a prognosis or progress report • 4–10, page 18
Steps for preparing a prognosis or progress report • 4–11, page 18
Preparation of prognosis or progress reports • 4–12, page 18
Content of prognosis or progress reports • 4–13, page 18
Health and welfare reports • 4–14, page 19
Rules for casualty report preparation using DCIPS–Forward • 4–15, page 19
Preparing the casualty report • 4–16, page 19
Chapter 5
Casualty Notification, page 32
Section I
Actions Required for Notification of Deceased, Duty Status–Whereabouts Unknown and Missing Casualties, page 32
Line of succession to establish next of kin • 5–1, page 32
Rules for making notification to the next of kin of a casualty • 5–2, page 32
Casualty notification procedures (peacetime) • 5–3, page 33
Casualty notification procedures (contingency operations) • 5–4, page 34
Selection of the casualty notification officer/casualty notification team • 5–5, page 34
Hours of notification • 5–6, page 34
Manner of notification • 5–7, page 34
Notification information • 5–8, page 35
Notification scripts • 5–9, page 35
Don’ts of personal notification • 5–10, page 35
Section II
Actions Required for Notification on Injured or Ill Casualties, page 36
Rules for notification • 5–11, page 36
Responsibility for notification • 5–12, page 36
Identifying the primary next of kin • 5–13, page 36
Notification desires of the casualty victim • 5–14, page 36
Casualty status requiring notification • 5–15, page 37
Notification information • 5–16, page 37
Methods of notification • 5–17, page 37
Chapter 6
Casualty Assistance Program, page 37
Section I
General, page 37
Objectives of the program • 6–1, page 37
Persons entitled to a casualty assistance officer • 6–2, page 38
Selection of casualty assistance officers • 6–3, page 38
Continuity of assistance • 6–4, page 39
Casualty assistance officer packets • 6–5, page 39
Assignment and transfer of person receiving casualty assistance • 6–6, page 39
Section II
Assistance to the next of kin of deceased individuals, page 40
Role of the casualty assistance officer • 6–7, page 40
Assistance to the next of kin of retired Soldiers • 6–8, page 41
Assistance to the next of kin of civilian employees • 6–9, page 41
Section III
Performance of Duties as the Casualty Assistance Officer in Deceased Cases, page 41
General • 6–10, page 41
Disposition of casualty assistance officer after action report • 6–11, page 42
Section IV
Obtaining Personal Information from the Next of Kin of a Deceased Individual, page 42
Obtaining information • 6–12, page 42
Advising the next of kin • 6–13, page 42
Chapter 7
Transportation and Travel Orders for Family Members of Very Seriously Wounded, Injured, or Ill and
Seriously Wounded, Injured, or Ill Soldiers, page 42
Very seriously wounded, injured, or ill, seriously wounded, injured, or ill, not seriously injured travel and
transportation orders (invitational travel orders) • 7–1, page 42
Outside continental United States travel and transportation orders for family members • 7–2, page 42
Continental United States travel and transportation orders for family members • 7–3, page 44
Chapter 8
Preparation and Dispatch of Letters of Sympathy, Condolence, and Concern, page 45
Section I
Letters of Sympathy, page 45
Description of letters of sympathy • 8–1, page 45
Procedures for preparing letters • 8–2, page 45
Content of letters • 8–3, page 45
Review of letters • 8–4, page 50
Section II
Letters of Condolence and Concern, page 51
Description of condolence letters • 8–5, page 51
Preparation of condolence letters • 8–6, page 51
Sending condolence letters • 8–7, page 51
Review of condolence letters • 8–8, page 51
Letters of concern • 8–9, page 51
Rules for preparing letters of sympathy, condolence, and concern • 8–10, page 51
Chapter 9
Death gratuity benefit and unpaid pay and allowances, page 51
Eligibility • 9–1, page 51
Death gratuity • 9–2, page 51
Claims for unpaid pay and allowances • 9–3, page 52
Chapter 10
Report of Casualty, page 53
Report of death • 10–1, page 53
Documentation • 10–2, page 53
Certification • 10–3, page 53
Report of casualty • 10–4, page 53
Chapter 11
DD Form 93 (Record of Emergency Data), page 54
Section I
Casualty–Related Documents, page 54
Overview • 11–1, page 54
Confidential data • 11–2, page 54
Importance of DD Form 93 • 11–3, page 54
Section II
Preparation, Review, Update, and Disposition of DD Form 93, page 54
Preparing DD Form 93 • 11–4, page 54
Review, update, and disposition of DD Form 93 • 11–5, page 54
Person authorized to direct disposition designation • 11–6, page 58
Chapter 12
Life Insurance, page 59
Section I
Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance, page 59
Establishment • 12–1, page 59
Soldier responsibilities • 12–2, page 59
Application, type, and amount of insurance • 12–3, page 59
Soldiers eligible to be insured • 12–4, page 59
Termination of coverage • 12–5, page 60
Restoration of terminated coverage • 12–6, page 60
Forfeiture of coverage • 12–7, page 60
Payment of claims • 12–8, page 60
Section II
Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance for Active Duty Soldiers, page 60
Premium rates • 12–9, page 60
Continuity of elections and designations • 12–10, page 60
Section III
Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance for the U.S. Army Reserve, the Army National Guard, and the Reserve
Officers’ Training Corps, page 61
Who is covered • 12–11, page 61
Periods of coverage • 12–12, page 61
Beginning and ending dates of coverage • 12–13, page 61
Applying for insurance • 12–14, page 62
Payment of premiums • 12–15, page 62
Counseling for Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve coverage • 12–16, page 62
Section IV
Servicemembers’ Group Life Iinsurance Election and Certificate, page 62
Beneficiary designations • 12–17, page 62
Counseling on beneficiary designations • 12–18, page 62
Change or cancellation of beneficiary designation • 12–19, page 64
Automatic termination of beneficiary designation • 12–20, page 65
Election and review of coverage • 12–21, page 65
Restoration or reinstatement of waived coverage • 12–22, page 65
Section V
Family Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance, page 66
General • 12–23, page 66
Eligible persons to be insured • 12–24, page 66
Coverage levels • 12–25, page 66
Effective date of coverage • 12–26, page 66
Premiums • 12–27, page 67
Termination of insurance • 12–28, page 67
Reduction and cancellation of Family Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance • 12–29, page 67
Restoring and increasing Family Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance coverage • 12–30, page 67
Accelerated Benefits Option • 12–31, page 68
Other Government life insurance policies • 12–32, page 68
Amount of insurance • 12–33, page 69
Eligibility • 12–34, page 69
Application of Veteran’s Group Life Insurance • 12–35, page 69
Notification of insurance • 12–36, page 69
Traumatic injury protection • 12–37, page 69
Chapter 13
Procedures for Casualties Involving Missing Persons (Non–Hostile and Hostile), page 70
Section I
General, page 70
Implementation • 13–1, page 70
Explanation of terms • 13–2, page 70
Reporting a person as duty status–whereabouts unknown • 13–3, page 71
Personnel files • 13–4, page 71
Section II
Boards of Inquiry, page 71
Appointment of boards of inquiry • 13–5, page 71
Initial board of inquiry • 13–6, page 72
Subsequent board of inquiry • 13–7, page 72
Next of kin rights • 13–8, page 72
Board procedures • 13–9, page 75
Legal advisor and counsel for missing persons • 13–10, page 75
Board findings and recommendations • 13–11, page 75
Record of board proceedings and legal review • 13–12, page 76
Final board action • 13–13, page 76
Further review board • 13–14, page 76
Appendixes
A. References, page 78
B. Casualty Assistance Centers, page 86
C. Location Codes, page 86
D. Reports of Investigations and Autopsy Reports, page 92
E. Survivor Benefit Plan/Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan, page 94
F. Social Security Payments, page 94
G. Education Benefits, page 95
H. Civil Service Employment for Survivors, page 96
I. Lapel Buttons, page 96
J. Posthumous Awards and Decorations, page 97
K. Checklist and Information for the Survivor, page 97
L. Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Card, page 99
M. Checklist and Information for the Survivor, page 100
N. Preparation for Visit to Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Social Security Offices, page 101
O. Reimbursement of Funeral Expenses, page 102
P. Personal Effects, page 103
Q. Disposition Authority, page 104
R. Viewability, page 104
Table List
Table 4–1: Addresses for casualty reports, page 12
Table 4–2: Preparing an initial casualty report, page 16
Table 4–3: Preparing an initial casualty report for the theater casualties, page 17
Table 4–4: Instructions for completing the casualty report message, items 1 through 61, page 19
Table 4–5: Items to be included on a casualty report, page 29
Table 11–1: Preparation of DD Form 93 (Record of Emergency Data), page 55
Table 11–2: Preparation and distribution of DD Form 93, page 56
Figure List
Figure 4–1: DA Form 1156 (Casualty Feeder Card), page 15
Figure 8–1: Sample commander’s letter of sympathy to next of kin (non–hostile), page 47
Figure 8–1: Sample commander’s letter of sympathy to next of kin (non–hostile)—Continued, page 48
Figure 8–2: Sample commander’s letter of sympathy to next of kin (hostile), page 49
Figure 8–2: Sample commander’s letter of sympathy to next of kin (hostile)—Continued, page 50
Figure 13–1: Letter of election board procedures, page 74
Figure 13–2: Flow chart of the missing report process, page 77
Glossary
Chapter 1
Introduction
1–1. Purpose
This regulation prescribes the policies and mandated operating tasks, responsibilities, and procedures for casualty
operations functions of the military personnel system. The casualty operations functions include casualty reporting,
notification, assistance, and fatal accident family brief program.
1–2. References
Required and related publications and prescribed and referenced forms are listed in appendix A.
1–3. Explanation of abbreviations and terms
Abbreviations and special terms used in this regulation are explained in the glossary.
1–4. Overview
Casualty Assistance Centers (CACs) accomplish the administrative functions of the casualty operations, mortuary
affairs, and line of duty programs, the key subcomponents of the Army Casualty Program. They account for, report,
and document all casualties. The Casualty and Memorial Affairs Operations Center (CMAOC), U.S. Army Human
Resources Command (AHRC–PEZ), has technical supervision over CACs worldwide. The major functions of the Army
Casualty Program are described briefly as follows—
a. Casualty reporting. Casualty reporting is the source of information provided to the next of kin (NOK) concerning
a casualty incident. It is of the utmost importance to provide that information accurately, promptly, and in as much
detail as possible so that the NOK receive as full an accounting as possible of the casualty incident. Dispatch the initial
report within 12 hours from the time of the incident to CMAOC.
b. Casualty notification. The casualty notification officer (CNO) notifies the NOK of an individual who has been
reported as a casualty in a timely, professional, and dignified manner. The CNO will notify NOK within 4 hours of his/
her assignment as CNO. The method of notification varies, depending upon the type of casualty and circumstances
surrounding the incident. This regulation specifies duties of a person designated as a CNO for deceased, missing, or
duty status–whereabouts unknown (DUSTWUN) Soldiers at chapter 5, section I, and for injured or ill Soldiers at
chapter 5, section II. Notification is made in person by a uniformed Soldier for deceased, missing, or DUSTWUN
Soldiers and telephonically for injured or ill Soldiers (chap 5). If there is a chance that the NOK may learn of the
casualty by other than official sources, the chief, CMAOC (AHRC–PEZ) may approve notification by the quickest
means, normally the telephone. In such an event, a Uniformed Services representative will render official condolences
(for death cases) or official expressions of concern (for missing or DUSTWUN cases) in person. The CAC should
make every effort to provide a chaplain to accompany the CNO. When a chaplain is not available, a second Soldier
will accompany the CNO on the notification mission.
c. Casualty assistance. Casualty assistance is always provided to those receiving benefits and/or entitlements in
death, missing, or DUSTWUN cases and to those NOK who have need for ongoing exchanges of information with the
Department of the Army (DA), such as parents who are secondary next of kin (SNOK). The casualty assistance officer
(CAO) provides these services. The main objectives of casualty assistance are—
(1) Assist the NOK during the period immediately following a casualty.
(2) Assist in settling claims and applying for and receipt of survivor benefits.
(3) Assist in other personnel–related affairs.
(4) Serve as the Army’s liaison to pass information relating to the Soldier or the incident between the Army and the
family.
d. Casualty assistance officer length of service. Casualty assistance varies greatly by case. Therefore, there are no
time limits on providing assistance. The person assigned casualty assistance duties will remain in contact until all
actions related to settling the decedent’s personal affairs have been completed and all benefits and entitlements have
been applied for and begin to flow. Document assistance in an after action report (AAR). The CAO and the family
member must agree to the completion of all CAO responsibilities, and the CAC will verify this agreement. During
contingency operations or for training–related casualties, the duties of a CAO may last 6 to 12 months or more.
e. Mortuary affairs. The Army’s Mortuary Affairs Program provides for the care and disposition of remains and for
the disposition of personal effects. This program is closely related to and dependent upon the Army Casualty Program
(see AR 638–2 and DA Pam 638–2 for detailed information about the Mortuary Affairs Program).
f. Line of duty determination. The Army’s Line of Duty Determination Program establishes a Soldier’s or surviving
family member’s eligibility for disability payments and other benefits provided by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs
(see AR 600–8–4).
1–5. Principles of support
The Army will—
a. Operate the casualty reporting system in peacetime and wartime to ensure CACs expeditiously report all
individuals who become casualties to Director, CMAOC (AHRC–PEZ).
b. Operate the CMAOC 24–hours a day, 7 days a week. The CMAOC will manage the flow of all casualty
information.
c. Develop procedures to ensure timely notification to the primary next of kin (PNOK) for all reportable casualties,
as well as to the SNOK, the person authorized to direct disposition (PADD), and other designated beneficiaries for all
deceased, missing, or DUSTWUN personnel.
d. Provide casualty assistance to PNOK, PADD, parents who are SNOK, and other designated beneficiaries in the
case of all individuals who are reported as deceased, missing, or DUSTWUN through the casualty network.
1–6. Standards of service
a. Casualty Assistance Centers will expeditiously record, report, and account for every casualty in peacetime and
wartime.
b. Casualty Assistance Centers will have 24–hours a day, 7 days a week casualty operations capability.
c. A Uniformed Services representative will notify the individual’s PNOK, SNOK, and other designated beneficiaries
in person in the event of death, missing, or DUSTWUN cases.
d. A designated CAO will assist those receiving benefits and or entitlements.
e. Casualty notification will include information concerning the date, location, and detailed circumstances under
which the casualty occurred.
f. Every level of command (CMD) will initiate a heads–up phone call to the next higher level, then pass casualty
information to the responsible CAC, which will continually reconcile, verify, consolidate, and pass information to the
CMAOC.
1–7. Wartime reporting standards
a. Units will report all casualties found on the battlefield (that is, American civilians, personnel of other Services,
Allied forces, and Soldiers from other units). When the unit suspects that a death may have resulted from possible
friendly fire, it will report this possibility immediately to the CAC on an initial (INIT) or supplemental (SUPP)
casualty report.
b. Units will record casualties on DA Form 1156 (Casualty Feeder Card) and submit to battalion level without delay
or as the battlefield situation permits.
c. Units will forward each DA Form 1156 to the appropriate Adjutant (S–1) without delay or as the battlefield
situation permits.
d. The Adjutant will, upon receipt of a DA Form 1156, ensure accuracy and completeness of the casualty report and
forward it to the appropriate level headquarters without delay or as the battlefield permits.
e. The theater CAC will immediately place a heads–up phone call to the Army Human Resources Command
(AHRC) OC and then verify information and dispatch casualty reports to the OC as soon as possible.
f. Casualty liaison teams (CLTs) will be assigned where best suited to capture all casualties (field hospitals,
mortuary collection points, and so forth).
g. Wartime notification and assistance standards will be the same as peacetime until such time as the number of
casualties exceeds the one–on–one notification and assistance capabilities of the CAC, or until the Director, CMAOC
modifies standards.
1–8. Policies overview
This regulation provides an operating source document to the field. As such, it is binding on all communities involved
in Army casualty operations. Everyone providing information to the casualty system should be aware that all documentation,
reports, board findings, or investigative reports may be requested under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
All materials pertaining to a casualty should be well documented and properly filed and/or stored for immediate
retrieval upon request, in accordance with AR 25–400–2.
1–9. Public release of casualty information
Army Regulation 360–1, chapter 5, gives guidelines for public release of casualty information and precludes public
release of casualty information until the Army notifies NOK. In cases where there is or may be news media or public
interest, the CAC must advise the OC as well as the appropriate public affairs officer (PAO) concerned after
completing notification.
1–10. Requirements control exemption
The reports, notifications, and verifications prescribed in this regulation are exempt from requirements control action
under AR 335–15, paragraph 5–2b(5).
1–11. Casualty and mortuary affairs open allotment
a. Operations and Maintenance, Army (OMA) fund is controlled by CMAOC, AHRC. This open allotment is
established to provide funding for those expenses that are directly related to the casualty operations, disposition of
remains, disposition of personal effects programs; travel in support of certain casualty and mortuary affairs requirements
as authorized by AR 638–2, this regulation, and AR 600–34; and operational supplies and equipment during
contingency and military operations. The open allotment is used only for those expenses that cannot be foreseen or
programmed in advance. It is not intended to be used for normal or routine operating expenses.
b. The following expenses may be charged to the open allotment—
(1) Very seriously wounded, injured, or ill (VSI), seriously wounded, injured, or ill (SI), and not seriously injured,
wounded, or ill (NSI) travel and per diem as prescribed in chapter 7.
(2) Casualty notification officer travel and per diem expenses when more than 3 hours one–way from the installation
or place of residence for U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) and Army National Guard (ARNG) Soldiers.
(3) Reimbursement of CAO cell phone expenses.
(4) Casualty assistance officer travel and per diem expenses when more than 3 hours one–way from the installation
or place of residence for USAR and ARNG Soldiers.
(5) Repatriation family travel for family members of Soldiers who are repatriated prisoners of war or recovered
missing Soldiers (see chap 13).
(6) Gold star lapel pins (both types) presented to family members of deceased Soldiers in accordance with AR
600–8–22.
c. See AR 638–2 for detailed information concerning the casualty and mortuary affairs open allotment. Questions
concerning the use of this allotment should be referred to Director, CMAOC.
Chapter 2
Responsibilities
2–1. The Deputy Chief of Staff, G–1
The Deputy Chief of Staff, G–1 (DCS, G–1) is the Army Staff proponent for the Servicemembers’ Group Life
Insurance (SGLI), Family SGLI (FSGLI) coverage, and Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI) programs. The DCS,
G–1 will establish personnel policies relating to Army casualty operations.
2–2. The Chief, National Guard Bureau
The Chief, National Guard Bureau (CNGB) will—
a. Establish policies and procedures within the National Guard to support the Army Casualty Program, based upon
this regulatory authority for all casualties.
b. Establish procedures within the ARNG to implement the Army Casualty Program for National Guard Soldiers
who die while not in an active duty status to—
(1) Properly dispose of the Soldier’s personnel records according to AR 600–8–104.
(2) Issue or have issued at State level, DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) for all deceased Guardsmen except those
identified in paragraph 3–1b, who are managed by DA CMAOC.
(3) Establish policies and procedures to ensure Soldiers are informed of their SGLI benefits.
(4) Establish procedures to ensure SGLI premiums are paid according to chapter 2, section III.
(5) Certify Soldier’s eligibility in the SGLI and family member eligibility for FSGLI to the Office of Servicemember’s
Group Life Insurance (OSGLI).