AFMD16 governs the mission, command structure, responsibilities, and delegation of authority for Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations.
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It describes AFMAO’s mortuary programs, command relationships, Dignified Transfer oversight, Military Funeral Honors, and past conflict mortuary activities. It requires specified reporting, accountability, training, contingency planning, and operational support duties.
AFMAO executes and integrates the Department of the Air Force mortuary programs to care for fallen service members and their families while meeting field commanders’ needs, supporting both present and past conflicts. (paragraph 1)
AFMAO is a field operating agency (FOA) reporting to Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel, and Services (AF/A1). (paragraph 2)
Immediately reporting to AF/A1S incidents involving loss of accountability, contaminated or contagious remains, serious hazards to AFMAO personnel, explosive devices, or any other anomalies in the mortuary process. (paragraph 3)
Maintaining a self-inspection program in compliance with Department of the Air Force Instruction (DAFI) 90-302, The Inspection System of the Department of the Air Force, to evaluate mission execution and ensure process standardization with 100 percent accountability of remains. (paragraph 3)
In conjunction with AF/A1 Readiness Program, ensure contingency plans are developed to respond to mass fatality incidents and capability is appropriately postured for wartime operational plans. (paragraph 3)