DAFI36-3002_934AWSUP — Casualty Services

DAFI36-3002_934AWSUP governs casualty services, including reporting, notification, assistance, and multiple casualty procedures.

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  • Publication number: DAFI36-3002_934AWSUP
  • Title: CASUALTY SERVICES
  • Date: 2025-07-29

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The publication establishes procedures for reporting active status casualties and recording and relaying casualty information. It also sets responsibilities for casualty assistance personnel, mortuary matters, CAST activation, and newsworthy events.

Applies to: The Casualty Assistance Representative (CAR) is responsible for casualty reporting, notification, and assistance for 934th AW members and active-duty Air Force personnel family members in our area of responsibility.

Topics covered

  • Casualty reporting
  • Casualty notification
  • Casualty assistance
  • Mortuary matters
  • Multiple casualty reporting
  • Casualty Augmentation Support Team
  • Newsworthy events

Questions and answers

Who must be contacted when someone has knowledge of an active status casualty?

The first agency, organization or person who has knowledge of an active status casualty will telephone the CAR regardless of the time of day or night. (paragraph 2)

When must casualty information be relayed to casualty personnel?

The above information must be relayed to the CAR or other casualty personnel immediately, regardless of the time of day or night. (paragraph 2)

What happens when the CAR cannot be located?

If after reasonable effort the CAR cannot be located, contact the 934th Force Support Squadron, Commander, or his/her representative. (paragraph 2)

When are multiple casualty reporting procedures implemented?

Multiple casualty reporting procedures are implemented in situations where the number of casualties exceeds the reporting unit’s normal operating capability; typically, three or more. (paragraph 3)

How often must the CAST team be trained and evaluated?

The team will be periodically trained and evaluated at least three times per year. (paragraph 3)

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