PAM 290-5 — Administration, Operation, And Maintenance Of Army Cemeteries
PAM 290-5 governs procedures and processes for implementing Army cemetery policy and accomplishing the Army cemetery mission.
- Publication number: PAM 290-5
- Title: ADMINISTRATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF ARMY CEMETERIES
- Date: 10/21/2020
- Proponent: OAC
- Status: ACTIVE
View PAM 290-5 on armypubs.army.mil
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The publication covers burial eligibility, cemetery records, chain of custody, markers, gravesite operations, grounds, facilities, equipment, visitors, training, safety, and acquisition oversight. It requires documentation, verification, recordkeeping, maintenance, inspections, and approvals for specified cemetery activities.
Topics covered
- Burial eligibility
- Chain of custody
- Government and private markers
- Gravesite assignment and layout
- Cemetery grounds management
- Cemetery facilities and infrastructure
- Visitor policies and memorial services
- Acquisition management and oversight
Questions and answers
What is the purpose of Army cemeteries?
The purpose of Army cemeteries is to inter eligible veterans and their eligible loved ones with dignity and honor. (paragraph 2-1)
What documents are required for burial of an active-duty service member?
To be eligible for burial in an Army cemetery, the individual requesting services will provide a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty), a statement of good standing from the Servicemembers General Courts Martial Convening Authority which characterizes the nature of the deceaseds service, a copy of a death certificate or burial permit, and a copy of a cremation certificate, if applicable, for cremated remains. (paragraph 2-3)
How often must cemetery responsible officials log in to the accountability system?
Permissions granted to the accountability database are time sensitive and, as such, CROs are required to log in to the system at least once every 45 days to ensure the account remains active. (paragraph 2-3)
When can a new burial record be certified?
New burial records cannot be certified in the accountability system of record until after the interment is complete, to include the upload of the photo of the permanent marker into the system of record. (paragraph 2-3)
When must a photograph of the casket or urn and tag be taken?
Before interment of the remains, the CRO or designated representative will take a digital photograph of the casket/urn and tag for upload into the decedents record in the accountability system of record. (paragraph 3-7)