36WGI36-3002 — Casualty Services

36WGI36-3002 governs casualty reporting, notification, and assistance procedures at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

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  • Publication number: 36WGI36-3002
  • Title: CASUALTY SERVICES
  • Date: 2013-02-21

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36WGI36-3002 establishes policies, procedures, and responsibilities for casualty services, including prompt reporting, notification, and assistance to next of kin or beneficiaries. It requires casualty information to be collected and maintained in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974.

Topics covered

  • Casualty reporting
  • Casualty notifications
  • Casualty assistance
  • Casualty standby roster
  • Casualty Notification Officer duties
  • Casualty information handling
  • Casualty reporting data

Questions and answers

When must a suspected casualty be reported to HQ AFPC/DPWCS?

Notify HQ AFPC/DPWCS, Casualty Services Branch, immediately by telephone when notified of a suspected casualty without waiting for confirmation. (paragraph 3)

What must unit commanders do when a casualty occurs?

Immediately report all casualties to the CAR during duty hours or to CP during after-duty hours. (See Attachment 2). (paragraph 3)

How must casualty information be handled before notifications are complete?

Ensure all casualty information is handled on a need-to-know basis until CAR has confirmed with AFPC/DPWCS that all notifications are complete. (paragraph 3)

What does the Command Post do with calls from the news media and general public?

Refer all calls from the news media, general public, and other interested agencies to the Public Affairs office. (paragraph 3)

When must the Casualty Assistance Representative brief the notification team?

Convene and brief the Casualty Notification Officer (CNO) and team members before departure to the NOK’s residence. (paragraph 3)

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