DAFI36-3002_JBCHARLESTONSUP — Casualty Services

DAFI36-3002_JBCHARLESTONSUP governs Casualty Services support and procedures at Joint Base Charleston.

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  • Publication number: DAFI36-3002_JBCHARLESTONSUP
  • Title: CASUALTY SERVICES
  • Date: 2022-07-28

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The publication assigns casualty notification, reporting, assistance, transportation, medical, mortuary, chaplain, and public affairs duties. It requires specified notifications, information gathering, vehicle support, and coordination for casualty incidents.

Applies to: It applies to the 628th Air Base Wing (ABW), 437th Airlift Wing (AW), and the 315 AW.

Topics covered

  • Casualty notification
  • Casualty reporting
  • Casualty assistance
  • Mortuary affairs
  • Medical casualty procedures
  • Casualty transportation
  • Public affairs
  • Aircraft incident support

Questions and answers

What must be reported to the 628th Air Base Wing Command Post?

Notify 628th Air Base Wing Command Post (628 ABW/CP) at 843-963-8400 of all active duty casualties assigned to their unit.

Who can notify the next of kin of a casualty?

All notifications to the NOK will be made by an O-4 or above that is equal to or greater than the unit member’s rank.

What does the Installation Command Post notify Casualty Assistance about?

Will notify 628th Force Support Squadron Casualty Assistance (628 FSS/FSG) of Air Force casualties including, but not limited to, members who are declared deceased, Seriously Ill/Injured (SI), Very Seriously Ill/Injured (VSI), Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN), or missing.

When must the Medical Group notify Casualty Assistance?

Will notify Casualty Assistance when an AF Servicemember admitted to a local hospital is considered to be VSI or SI.

Which agency may release information about casualties to the public or media?

628 ABW/PA is the sole agency authorized to release information and answer inquiries from the public, news media, or other government agencies concerning casualties.

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