AFRCMD039 governs the mission, command relationships, and responsibilities of Air Force Reserve Command Memorial Affairs Squadrons.
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It describes trained citizen Airmen personnel, Mass Fatality Support, port mortuary operations, and care for the fallen and their families. It requires compliance with the publication and establishes requirements for records, waivers, and changes.
Applies to: The Mission Directive applies to individuals assigned to HQ AFRC.
The Air Force Reserve Command Memorial Affairs Squadrons provides trained and proficient citizen Airmen personnel to conduct Mass Fatality Support through the full range of military operations, peacetime mass fatalities, contingency and wartime operations. (paragraph 1)
Manages port mortuary operations for processing human remains and personal effects to fulfill the nation’s sacred commitment of ensuring dignity, honor and respect to the fallen and care, service and support to their families. (paragraph 1)
Reports to their assigned AFRC Mission Support Group. (paragraph 2)
The Commander exercises administrative control over assigned forces. (paragraph 2)
Execute commander’s responsibilities as outlined in AFI 1-2, Commander’s Responsibilities. (paragraph 3)