AFRCMD039 — Memorial Affairs Squadrons

AFRCMD039 governs the mission, command relationships, and responsibilities of Air Force Reserve Command Memorial Affairs Squadrons.

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  • Publication number: AFRCMD039
  • Title: MEMORIAL AFFAIRS SQUADRONS
  • Date: 2023-07-10

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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.

Topics covered

  • Memorial Affairs Squadrons
  • Mass Fatality Support
  • port mortuary operations
  • human remains
  • personal effects
  • administrative control

Questions and answers

What mission do the Memorial Affairs Squadrons perform?

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)

What do the Memorial Affairs Squadrons manage during mortuary operations?

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)

Who does the Commander report to?

Reports to their assigned AFRC Mission Support Group. (paragraph 2)

What administrative authority does the Commander exercise?

The Commander exercises administrative control over assigned forces. (paragraph 2)

What responsibilities must be executed by the Commander?

Execute commander’s responsibilities as outlined in AFI 1-2, Commander’s Responsibilities. (paragraph 3)

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