DAFI36-3002_MACDILLAFBSUP — Casualty Services

DAFI36-3002_MACDILLAFBSUP governs procedures and requirements for the MacDill AFB Casualty Program.

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  • Publication number: DAFI36-3002_MACDILLAFBSUP
  • Title: CASUALTY SERVICES
  • Date: 2023-04-27

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The publication addresses casualty reporting, notification, assistance, standby coverage, and commander duties. It requires casualty information collection, emergency-data reviews, notification coordination, and compliance with mandatory attachments.

Topics covered

  • Casualty reporting
  • Casualty notification
  • Casualty assistance
  • Notification officer rosters
  • Casualty standby duties
  • Record of Emergency Data
  • Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance enrollment
  • Commander condolence letters

Questions and answers

Who administers casualty reporting, notification, and assistance at MacDill AFB?

The Casualty Services Office is the installation Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for the administration of all actions pertaining to casualty reporting, notification and assistance as outlined in DAFI 36-3002, paragraph 1.3.10.

What information must be obtained for each casualty?

For each casualty, obtains the following information: Name, Grade, SSAN, Unit of Assignment, Duty Location, Type of Casualty (death, DUSTWUN, injury, illness) and the severity, date, and time of occurrence; if other persons were involved, include their identities, status, and exact location of incident.

What must commanders do after the death of an active-duty member?

Notifies the 6 ARW/CP (828-4361) immediately upon the death of any activeduty member.

Can unit commanders notify the next of kin without prior guidance?

Under no circumstances will unit commanders make casualty notification without prior guidance and instruction from the Air Force Personnel Center, Casualty Services (AFPC/DPFCS) via the CAR.

When must the commander’s condolence or circumstance letter be submitted?

Prepare the commander’s condolence/circumstance letter as required and submit it to the CAR within 5 calendar days after notification for review prior to dispatch.

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