MCO 3040.4 — Marine Corps Casualty Assistance Program (short Title: Marcorcasastpro)

MCO 3040.4 governs the Marine Corps Casualty Assistance Program, including casualty reporting, notification, mortuary affairs, and funeral honors.

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  • Publication number: MCO 3040.4
  • Title: MARINE CORPS CASUALTY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SHORT TITLE: MARCORCASASTPRO)
  • Date: 1 Mar 2011
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: New

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It addresses casualty assistance calls, benefits and entitlements, disposition and shipment of remains, missing persons, and military funeral ceremonies. It requires accurate, verified casualty reports and establishes requirements for notifications, investigations, records, and assistance to families.

Topics covered

  • Casualty reporting
  • Casualty assistance calls
  • Mortuary affairs
  • Military funeral honors
  • Benefits and entitlements
  • Missing persons cases
  • Disposition of remains

Questions and answers

How quickly must a missing-person investigation report be received?

The investigation report must be received by MFPC within 10 days of the disappearance. (paragraph 4)

What must a PCR contain?

The report must be accurate and contain only verified information. (paragraph 2)

How are remains shipped under the casualty assistance program?

Remains of individuals covered under the program will be shipped at Government expense to a location selected by the PADD. (paragraph 2)

How much may activities spend on a floral wreath?

Activities tasked with conducting the ceremony will procure a floral wreath, at a cost not to exceed $125.00, for use in the ceremony for each former Commandant or Sergeant Major. (paragraph 4)

When may mail for deceased Marines be returned or forwarded?

Under no circumstances will mail for deceased Marines be returned to sender or forwarded to the NOK until absolute verification has been received that the NOK has been notified. (paragraph 5)

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