AFI36-3002_LAUGHLINAFBSUP_I — Casualty Services

AFI36-3002_LAUGHLINAFBSUP_I governs casualty reporting, notification, and assistance procedures for Air Force casualties at Laughlin Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: AFI36-3002_LAUGHLINAFBSUP_I
  • Title: CASUALTY SERVICES
  • Date: 2021-02-23

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The publication addresses casualty reports, next-of-kin notification, casualty assistance, DUSTWUN, benefits counseling, and virtual emergency data. It requires casualty reports through DCIPS, specified notifications in certain circumstances, and maintenance of casualty records.

Applies to: It applies to all personnel assigned to LAFB.

Topics covered

  • Casualty reporting
  • Next-of-kin notification
  • Casualty assistance
  • DUSTWUN reporting
  • Benefits and entitlement counseling
  • Virtual emergency data

Questions and answers

How are casualty reports submitted?

All casualty reports are submitted using the Defense Casualty Information Processing System (DCIPS). (paragraph 2-2)

What must casualty reports include?

Reports must include an accurate, explicit account of the releasable circumstances surrounding the casualty. (paragraph 2-2)

When are parents who are secondary NOK notified in person?

Whenever a casualty occurs as the result of either hostile action or terrorist activity, initial notification(s) shall also be made in person to parents who are secondary NOK, unless unusual circumstances exist. (paragraph 1-1)

When is initial notification made to the NOK for a serious injury or illness?

If an injury or illness renders the member physically or mentally incapable of communicating with the NOK or involves serious disfigurement, major diminution of sight or hearing, or loss of a major extremity, initial notification(s) shall be made to the NOK. (paragraph 1-3)

What casualty assistance is available for deserters?

Casualty assistance is not provided to NOK of deserters. (paragraph 1-8)

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