AFI36-3002_USAFASUP_I — Casualty Services

AFI36-3002_USAFASUP_I governs casualty services procedures and reporting for military members and Air Force organizations.

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  • Publication number: AFI36-3002_USAFASUP_I
  • Title: CASUALTY SERVICES
  • Date: 2019-03-21

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The publication covers casualty reports, DUSTWUN cases, casualty assistance, benefits and entitlement counseling, and emergency family member travel. It requires DCIPS reporting, notification actions, case documentation, and specified handling of casualty records and forms.

Applies to: This supplement describes local procedures and responsibilities as they apply to the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), including all tenant units and agencies serviced by USAFA and its vicinity.

Topics covered

  • Casualty reports
  • DUSTWUN cases
  • Casualty assistance
  • Emergency family member travel
  • Benefits and entitlement counseling
  • Traumatic Injury Protection
  • Virtual Record of Emergency Data

Questions and answers

When is casualty assistance not provided?

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

How does DUSTWUN apply to personnel?

DUSTWUN applies only to military personnel. (paragraph 2-2)

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 must the Casualty Assistance Representative contact AFPC/DPWCS?

Immediately telephones AFPC/DPWCS at DSN 665-3505 or 1-800-433-0048 (CONUS bases only) upon learning of a casualty and continues to provide casualty data updates until information is confirmed and a casualty report is submitted through DCIPS. (paragraph 2-2)

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