MCO 5360.10D governs the planning and execution of military funerals for designated Marines and Marine Corps leaders.
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MCO 5360.10D describes DMCS, HQMC, and Funeral Staff coordination, funeral honors, condolence support, and missing man formation flyovers. It requires funeral services to follow the decedent’s funeral plan and applicable references while accommodating PNOK desires where feasible and appropriate.
Applies to: Military funerals of the incumbent Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), former Commandants, 4-Star generals, Medal of Honor (MOH) recipients, current and former Sergeants Major of the Marine Corps (SMMC) and other current and former Marines as directed by the CMC require even greater planning and attention to detail.
Plan and execute funeral services and related ceremonies in accordance with the decedent’s funeral plan, accommodating PNOK desires where feasible and appropriate, in accordance with the references, irrespective of where those services/ceremonies are conducted (i.e., inside or outside the National Capital Region (NCR)). (paragraph 4)
The appointed Condolence Officer will serve as the Marine Corps’ direct representative with the NOK. The Condolence Officer is responsible for establishing contact with the NOK in order to offer condolences on behalf of the Commandant, coordinate desired military funeral honors, and provide additional assistance to the family. (paragraph 4)
The AVN LnO will coordinate an appropriate fly-over, as requested by the family. (paragraph 7)
Per reference (i), a missing man formation flyover is authorized for active duty aeronautically designated aviation officers and personnel, to include reserve officers on active duty, designated aviation personnel involved in an aviation-related accident, active duty personnel taking courses of instruction leading to an aeronautical designation, when involved in an aviation-related accident, any active duty or retired flag officer, retired recipients of the Silver Star or higher, and dignitaries of the Armed Forces or Federal government, as appropriate, or as determined by the CMC. (paragraph 7)
The format and conduct of the memorial or funeral service will depend upon the religious faith tradition of the deceased. (paragraph 6)