Mortuary Affairs in Joint Operations

Abstract

This publication provides joint doctrine for mortuary affairs support in joint operations. It outlines procedures for the search, recovery evacuation (to include tracking of human remains), tentative identification,processing, and/or temporary interment of remains. This publication addresses both the Department of Defense's mortuary affairs responsibilities in regards to civil support duties under United States Northern Command, and to the other geographic combatant commanders. It further addresses decontamination procedures for handling contaminated human remains and provides for the handling of personal effects of deceased and missing personnel.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 05, 2006
Accession Number
ADA451097

Entities

Organizations

  • Joint Chiefs of Staff

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Combatant Commanders
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Emergency Response
  • Employment
  • Health Services
  • Interagency Coordination
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Science
  • Personnel Management
  • United States Pacific Command
  • United States Transportation Command
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.