DOVERAFBI36-3002 — Casualty Reporting, Notification, And Assistance

DOVERAFBI36-3002 governs casualty reporting, notification, and assistance for Air Force casualties at Dover Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: DOVERAFBI36-3002
  • Title: CASUALTY REPORTING, NOTIFICATION, AND ASSISTANCE
  • Date: 2017-04-03

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It establishes responsibilities and procedures for assisting the Next-of-Kin of deceased, missing, captured, seriously ill or injured, and incapacitated Air Force casualties. It requires protected information to be collected and maintained under the Privacy Act and related authorities.

Applies to: It applies to all organizations assigned or attached to Dover Air Force Base.

Topics covered

  • Casualty reporting
  • Casualty notification
  • Next-of-Kin assistance
  • Casualty Notification Teams
  • Aircraft mishaps
  • Emergency Family Member Travel
  • Mass casualty reporting

Questions and answers

Who receives all casualty reports or requests for assistance?

All reports of casualties or queries for assistance will be referred to the CAR. (paragraph 1)

Who does the Casualty Assistance Representative notify to request a Casualty Notification Team officer?

The CAR will notify the 436th Force Support Squadron Commander (436 FSS/CC) who will then notify the 436th Mission Support Group Commander to request a Casualty Notification Team officer. (paragraph 1)

What information must calls referred to the Casualty Assistance Representative include?

All calls referred to the CAR by the 436 AW/CP will include the name, grade or title, address, and telephone number of the caller.

Can the Command Post discuss casualty incident details with the Next-of-Kin?

The 436 AW/CP, if contacted by NOK, will not discuss details of an incident but will advise NOK that a representative from the Casualty Office will return their call.

What is the only base agency authorized to release casualty information to other government agencies?

Base Public Affairs Office (436 AW/PA) is the only base agency authorized to release information concerning casualties to other government agencies.

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