AFI36-3002_RAMSTEINSUP — Casulaty Services

AFI36-3002_RAMSTEINSUP governs procedures for executing the Air Force Casualty Services Program at Ramstein AB, Germany.

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  • Publication number: AFI36-3002_RAMSTEINSUP
  • Title: CASULATY SERVICES
  • Date: 2018-05-16

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The publication addresses casualty reporting, command post notifications, casualty notification duties, family support, and required documentation. It requires prompt reporting, coordination with the Casualty Assistance Representative, and maintenance of records under applicable records-management requirements.

Applies to: It applies to all AD and retired Air Force personnel, certain Department of Defense (DoD) civilians, other service personnel, and their family members who become casualties.

Topics covered

  • Casualty reporting
  • Casualty notification
  • Next of kin support
  • Emergency Family Member Travel
  • Summary Courts Officers
  • Line of duty determinations
  • Casualty documentation

Questions and answers

Who administers the Casualty Services Program at Ramstein Air Base?

The 786 Force Support Squadron (FSS) is responsible for administering the Casualty Services Program on Ramstein Air Base.

What casualties must the Installation Command Post report to the Casualty Assistance Representative?

Casualty includes AD members who are declared dead, Seriously Ill (SI), Very Seriously Ill (VSI), Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN), or missing.

What must unit commanders do when they learn of a casualty situation?

Immediately notify the CAR and 86 Airlift Wing Command Post (86 AW/CP) upon knowledge of a casualty situation. Contact the 86 AW/CP for CAR contact information after duty hours.

When may unit commanders perform Casualty Notification Officer duties?

Only after coordination and training with the CAR, perform duties as the Casualty Notification Officer for casualties assigned to the unit whose NOK reside in the area as required per AFI 36-3002, Paragraph 3.9.3.2.

What is required for German police reports?

German police reports must be translated to English.

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