1. Coordinate Deployed Casualty Operations

Coordinate Deployed Casualty Operations

SECTION I. ADMINISTRATIVE DATA
Academic Hours/Methods
1hrs/00 mins Large Group Instruction
2 hrs/00 mins Practical Exercise (Performance)
3 hrs/00 mins Total Hours

SECTION II. INTRODUCTION: During this lesson we are going to discuss Coordinate Deployed Casualty Operations
Method of Instruction. Conference/discussion
Instructor to Student Ration: 1:16
Time of Instruction: 5 mins
Media: Small Group Instruction

INTRODUCTION. For this block of instruction we will discuss Casualty Operations which is a key function under the core competency of Provide HR Services. Casualty Operations remains one of the most important S1 responsibilities and one that requires a great deal of accuracy and attention of detail.

MOTIVATOR. Casualty Management requires total accuracy and it's important you know all aspects of casualty operations. Effective casualty management operations ensures the Army meets its obligation to Soldiers and their families. Casualty reporting initiates casualty notification, and personnel accountability and strength report (PA / SR) procedures. PA / SR in turn initiates the flow of replacements to the appropriate unit in a timely manner. As a member of the Army's HR management team, you may be responsible for managing the casualty reporting system during wartime.

2. Importance of Casualty Operations Management

WHY IS CASUALTY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT SO IMPORTANT?

Casualty operations is one of the critical HR tasks that must be handled accurately and efficiently. You will need to have extensive knowledge of casualty operations for both garrison and deployed environments.

NOTE: Refer students to the quote on the slide from General of the Army George C. Marshall.

NOTE: Tell the students that casualty operations has always been a critical part of the Army taking care of its Soldiers and family members. You must take a personal interest in every casualty that occurs in your unit because as the senior HR professional you are responsible for ensuring casualty operations occur in your unit.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. In a training environment, leaders must perform a risk assessment in accordance with FM 5-19, Composite Risk Management. Leaders will complete a DA Form 7566 COMPOSITE RISK MANAGEMENT WORKSHEET during the planning and completion of each task and sub-task by assessing mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available-time available and civil considerations, (METT-TC). Note: During MOPP training, leaders must ensure personnel are monitored for potential heat injury. Local policies and procedures must be followed during times of increased heat category in order to avoid heat related injury. Consider the MOPP work/rest cycles and water replacement guidelines IAW FM 3-11.4, NBC Protection, FM 3-11.5, CBRN Decontamination. No food or drink is allowed near or around electrical equipment (CPU, file servers, printers, projectors, etc.) due to possible electrical shock or damage to equipment. Exercise care in personal movement in and through such areas. Avoid all electrical cords and associated wiring. In event of electrical storm, you will be instructed to power down equipment. Everyone is responsible for safety.

RISK ASSESSMENT LEVEL. Low.

ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT. Environmental protection is not just the law but the right thing to do. It is a continual process and starts with deliberate planning. Always be alert to ways to protect our environment during training and missions. In doing so, you will contribute to the sustainment of our training resources while protecting people and the environment from harmful effects. Refer to FM 3-34.5 Environmental Considerations and GTA 05-08-002 ENVIRONMENTAL-RELATED RISK ASSESSMENT.

EVALUATION: You will be evaluated on the HR Plans and Ops final exam.

3. Terminal Learning Objective

NOTE: Inform the students of the TLO.

4. Outline

NOTE: Inform students that this lesson is organized around the following learning activities, which are similar to the TLO on the on the previous slide:

Learning Step/Activity 1. Identify and explain the Outline
Method of Instruction: Conference/Discussion
Instructor to Student Ratio: 1:16
Time of Instruction: 10 min

1. Casualty Operations Management
2. Organizational Reporting Process
3. Casualty Responsibilities
4. Casualty structure

5. Casualty Operations Mission

Casualty Operations Mission (FM 1-0, para 4-90)

Learning Step/Activity 2. Casualty Operations Mission.
Method of Instruction: Conference/Discussion
Instructor to Student Ratio: 1:16
Time of Instruction: 10 mins

Casualty operations includes the production, dissemination, coordination, validation and synchronization of casualty reporting, casualty notification, casualty assistance, line-of duty determination, disposition of remains, disposition of personal effects, and military burial honors. Casualty operations consists of three major components:

1. Casualty Reporting - to record, report, verify and process accurate casualty information from unit level to Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA).
2. Casualty Notification - To notify appropriate individuals.
3. Casualty Assistance - To provide assistance to family members or next of kin (NOK).

During casualty processing, due to the myriad number of actions that must take place, the timeline from a casualty incident (in cases involving death) until surviving family members receive death benefits and entitlements can take months to complete. The sensitive nature of the Army's casualty mission requires all echelons across the force to be fully trained on their respective roles during casualty operations. With today's technology and communication systems available to the force, the historical perspective shown remains a significant challenge for Army leaders during full spectrum casualty operations.

6. Casualty Reporting/Tracking

NOTE: This is a multiple click slide.

Learning Step/Activity 3. Casualty Reporting/Tracking.
Method of Instruction: Conference/Discussion
Instructor to Student Ratio: 1:16
Time of Instruction: 35 mins

Let's take a closer look at each level of the battlefield and what occurs during the process.

Click One. When a casualty occurs, either the Battalion S-1 or the Forward Support Team (FST) may submit a DA Form 1156 to the Brigade/BCT S-1.

Click Two. The Brigade/BCT S-1 is then responsible for verifying the accuracy of the report.

Click Three. In the Corps/Division area there may also be a supporting combat support hospital (CSH) that can provide reconciliation and verification information.

Click Four. The Corps/Division G-1 and the CSH will be supplemented with CLTs that have the mission to verify and reconcile casualty information.

Click Five. The medical evacuation system may move injured Soldiers from the battlefield to corps hospitals while the unit is still engaged. Supplemental reports and updates may be sent by the CLTs. The information gathered by the CLT flows directly to the CAC operated by the Casualty Operations Division of the HRSC unless the Army/ASCC G-1 directs that reports be routed to subordinate G-1s for commander release and approval.

Click Six. At the Army/ASCC level the HRSC's Casualty Operations Division and contingency (theater) CAC reconcile and verify casualty information for the theater.

Click Seven. The Army/ASCC, Brigade/BCT S-1, and the Battalion S-1 must work as a team in theater to accurately gather, verify, reconcile and report casualty information.

Click Eight. The Brigade/BCT S-1 will submit the report in DCIPS-FWD directly to the CAC, while the Corps/Division G-1 will have visibility of the casualty information in DCIPS-FWD.

Click Nine. At the theater level the HRSC also reconciles and verifies information with several other agencies, such as CSH and mortuary affairs collection points (MACP).

Click Ten. CLTs must also be established with these supporting agencies to assist in the reconciliation and verification process.

Click Eleven. Additionally, these CLTs may submit casualty reports, such as supplemental or progress reports, as casualties move through the system.

Click Twelve. The HRSC may also use these agencies for verification and reconciliation purposes.

Click Thirteen and Fourteen. At the port level, there is an HR Company and Team that will provide replacements and Return to Duty (RTD) processing.

Click Fifteen. The CMAOC located at HRC is overall responsible for the casualty program.

Click Sixteen. The release authority for casualty reports in theater is the ASCC commander or his/her designated representative.

Click Seventeen. Once the release authority authorizes its release the casualty report is then transmitted to CMAOC at HRC. HRC then directs and coordinates telephonic notification actions through the appropriate casualty assistance centers who may contact rear detachment commanders or supporting CACs, who execute the notification to the next of kin.

7. Theater Casualty Reports Flow

AR 600-8-1, Chapter 4, Table 4-2. Preparing an initial casualty report, Step Work Center Required Actions, Also see FM 1-0 Figure 4-7

1. UNIT/BNS1/MTFA/HOSP/Provost Marshal Office (PMO) receive information concerning a casualty incident.
2. UNIT/BNS1/MTFA/HOSP/PMO pass casualty information to CAC.
3. CAC verifies facts of the incident; obtains personal data from records or personnel database.
4. CAC telephonically informs CDR and CMOAC of the casualty incident. Provide names and SSNs of individuals involved in incident.
5. CMAOC/CAC/ HSCAC immediately transmits DD Form 93, SGLV Form 8285 (Request for Insurance), and SGLV Form 8286 (Service members' Group Life Insurance Election and Certificate) to CDR and CMAOC (AHRC-PEZ), then extracts appropriate personnel information from personnel records to prepare INIT casualty report.
6. CAC prepare casualty report, reviews for accuracy and completeness, transmits within 12 hours in accordance with table 4-1. Establish suspense for SUPP, PROG, STACH reports as needed; dispatch report in accordance with table 4-1.
7. CAC/HSCAC prepares for notification and assistance in accordance with chapters 5, 6, and 7.
8. CMAOC review and submit casualty report into DCIPS, then transmits report to HSCAC and any supporting CAC followed by overseeing notification and assistance process.

Notes:

1. Home station CAC is the permanent duty station for the source of records for the casualty.
2. Non-hostile hospitalized injuries are reportable, as transportation and travel order (T&TO), may be extended to family members by the attending physician.
3. Completion of a casualty case is addressed in other areas of this regulation.

DCIPS-CF - Defense Casualty Information Processing System

DCIPS-CR - Defense Casualty Information Processing System

CMAOC - Casualty and Mortuary Affairs Operations Center

8. Check On Learning

Q. Who do the CLTs report casualties to?

A.Theater CAC or Division G-1

Q.Who provides overall responsibility for the casualty program?

A.The Casualty and Mortuary Affairs Operations Center (CMAOC) which is part of the The Adjutant General Directorate, Human Resources Command (HRC), Fort Knox, Kentucky.

Explain the Casualty Reporting flow from a deployed battalion S-1 to HRC.

9. HR Key Function - Casualty Operations

The Army/ASCC G-1 has the following responsibilities for casualty operations:

1. Develop casualty operations plans and policies for theater and provide oversight.
2. Establish and administer casualty reporting authorities for submission of casualty reports
3. Establish policy for the location of CLTs.
4. Coordinate w/TSC to ensure HRSC established the Theater CAC as part of theater opening operations.
5. Advise the commander on the status of casualty operations.

The HRSC is the Theater CAC for the deployed AOR/JOA and has the following responsibilities:

1. Execute casualty operations plans and policies developed by the ASCC G-1.
2. Serve as the casualty manager for the JOA.
3. Ensure connectivity is established with HRC-CMAOC.
4. Ensure initial casualty reports flow through the Theater CAC to HQDA no later than 12 hours from incident to submission of the initial casualty message.
5. Maintain casualty information of all theater personnel.
6. Manage and provide CLTs to Level III hospitals, (CSH, Joint and Multi-national treatment facilities which treat Soldiers) MA collection points, and other locations as designated by the ASCC G-1.
7. Submit initial, supplemental and change status casualty reports.
8. Synchronize casualty operations between the TSC, ASCC G-1, subordinate G-1s/S-1s, and MA activities.
9. Update the TSC commander on the status of casualties.

10. Organization Design

There are also organizations that support casualty operations in the theater during a contingency or deployed environment. The HRSC is the nucleus of theater level casualty operations at Joint and Army Service Component Command (ASCC) headquarters. With its synchronization mission across all casualty lines of communication, the HRSC is a combat enabler at the strategic and operational levels for casualty processing procedures. The Casualty Operations Division is the part of the Human Resources Sustainment Center (HRSC) that executes casualty operations at the theater-level for the ASCC G-1.

NOTE: Remind the students that the CLTs and the HR Platoon Headquarters work for the Casualty Operations Division/Theater Casualty Area Command during deployed operations.

11. Casualty Operations Responsibilities

Reference: FM 1-0, para 4-107

4-108. When the tactical situation dictates, the HRSC establishes a TACREC. The TACREC is normally located at the Casualty Operations Center of the theater CAC. The HRSC COD headquarters section supervises TACREC operations.

The TACREC is the focal point at the theater for casualty report processing. It also serves as the casualty records repository for all records (digital and paper) within the theater. DCIPS enables CACs, G-1/AGs, and S-1s (based on permissions) to create, supplement, or view casualty information pertaining to a specified individual.

12. Casualty Operations Division (COD HRSC)

The COD establishes the theater CAC and manages casualty reporting within the theater of operations and IAW policies established by the ASCC G-1/AG. Specific responsibilities of the COD are to:

• Receive, process, and forward all casualty reports in the theater.
• Serve as the central point of contact (POC) for all Casualty and Mortuary Affairs Operations Center (CMAOC) actions by establishing a direct link to CMAOC. The CAC receives casualty reports from theater units and the CLT supporting the AO based on established rules of allocation and then submits them to the CMAOC located at HRC. Based on METT-TC analysis or unit location, the ASCC G-1/AG, in coordination with the JTF or combatant commander, may allow corps-level commanders to submit casualty reports directly to CMAOC and to the CAC.
• Maintain and provide casualty data and briefings for the ASCC G-1/AG. The division coordinates with G-4 on all MA issues including research needed to identify or determine the disposition of remains. The division assists the POD with validating casualty mail information.
• Report all casualties from DoD civilians, contractors, and personnel from other Services (if the sponsoring Service is not in the immediate area). In addition, they coordinate all Joint casualty requirements as prescribed by established Army Support to other Services requirements. The format for this report is the same as when reporting Army personnel. The CAC forwards these reports to CMAOC, which coordinates with the responsible Service. The CAC establishes critical links to the National HR provider through daily, direct contact with the CMAOC.
• Assist CMAOC through monitoring formal LOD investigations on deceased Soldiers. Coordinates the actions and information between CMAOC and supported units.
• Assist commanders, as required, by providing information and scripts to execute NOK notification in the deployed theater and coordinates closure of notification to CMAOC

13. Casualty Operations Responsibilies

Reference: FM 1-0, para 4-111

4-111. CACs provide casualty notification and assistance to include: assisting Families with survivor's benefits and entitlements, coordinating escorts for remains, making funeral arrangements to include Family funeral travel, and providing military burial honors and personal effects disposition. CACs operate based upon a geographic area of responsibility and may, depending on the situation, extend beyond their area of responsibility. CACs operate both in peacetime and during contingency operations. During contingency operations, the theater CAC is primarily involved with the casualty reporting process and the Installation CAC is mainly involved with the notification and assistance to the NOK.

CACs accomplish the administrative functions of the Casualty Operations, Mortuary Affairs, and Line of Duty programs, the key subcomponents of the Army Casualty Program. They account for, report, and document all casualties. They are located on major Army installations and are assigned a specific geographic area of responsibility for providing military honors and casualty related services.

14. Casualty Operations Responsibiliies

Reference: FM 1-0, para 4-106

15. CLTs Casualty Responsibilities

Reference: FM 1-0, para 4-109

4-110. CLTs report directly to the COD of the HRSC operating the theater CAC and provide support to hospitals and G-1/S-1s.

CLTs consists of HR personnel attached to MTFs, theater MA activities, and G-1/AG sections with the mission to obtain, verify, update, and disseminate casualty information to the appropriate personnel or organization in the casualty reporting chain. When deployed, CLTs assigned to an HR Company report casualty information directly to the COD of the HRSC operating the theater CAC and provides support to MTFs and G-1/AG and S-1 sections. CLTs begin coordination with patient administration offices to handle those casualties evacuated to military or civilian hospitals within their AO. Mass casualty incidents or transfer of injured personnel may require treatment at hospitals outside the theater. Therefore, the HRSC must be prepared to place CLTs at these facilities or arrange to receive casualty statuses. CLTs are essential in providing updated information on all incapacitated, injured or ill personnel through the theater CAC to CMAOC. CMAOC then notifies the appropriate CAC, who then provides updated information to the Family. Updated information is provided as personnel transit through the MTF system.

CLTs maintain data and statistics through accurate tracking information and Providing Status change and Supplemental reports.

CLTs provide support to the Level III MTF by:

• Documenting newly arrived patients to MTF's.
• Coordination with patient administration offices to handle those casualties evacuated to military or civilian hospitals within their AO
• Operate DIPCS and do inputs and updates
• Conduct hourly rounds for patient status updates
• Assisting medical personnel with unloading MEDEVACd patients

16. Troop-to-Task Recommendations

See FM 4-20.64, "Mortuary Affairs" and 4-20.65, "Identification of Deceased Remains" for additional guidance.

1. Recommended by CW5 Raymond Lutz, 310th HRSC

17. Check On Learning

Q. What functions does the CMAOC provide to Casualty Operations Management?

A. The Casualty and Memorial Affairs Operations Center (CMAOC) provides guidance and operational control over daily Army casualty and memorial affairs operations; supervises the planning and execution of the search, recovery, identification, and repatriation of all servicemen from all prior wars; serves as the point of contact for all Army Prisoner of War (POW)/MIA matters and family programs; and serves as DOD's Executive Agent for mortuary affairs

Q. What organizational asset has provided commanders with updated casualty status information?

A. The Casualty Liaison Team (CLT) provide commanders with real-time casualty information from the Medical Treatment Facilities (MTF), the Mortuary Affairs collection points and higher headquarters. This assets have proven to be a combat multiplier in the ways tracking casualties across the battlefield.

18. Questions

NOTE: Address any remaining questions and conduct the practical exercise.

19. Terminal Learning Objective

NOTE: Inform the students of the TLO.

20. Additional Information

Additional information to follow in next slides.

21. Helpful Web-sites

These are just a few useful web-sites that you may need in dealing with Casualties. Add this to your list of references

22. Casualty Acronyms

NOTE: Remind the students that these terms and acronyms are unique to the HR casualty community and are used throughout the brief.

23. Special Interest/Categories

Special Interest or Special Categories of Casualty cases may generate lots of media attention. An example would be the death of Pat Tillman. Utilize your PAO Officer and NCO to assist in media talking points.

24. Coordinate Deployed Casualty Operations

A casualty can be defined as any person who is lost to an organization by reason of having been declared: beleaguered, besieged, captured, deceased, detained, Duty Status - Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN), injured, ill, interned, missing, missing in action or wounded. The following definitions are important in casualty operations management:

1. Casualty Category is a term used to specifically classify a casualty for reporting purposes based upon the casualty type and the casualty status. Casualty categories include killed in action (KIA), died of wounds received in action (DWRIA), and wounded in action (WIA).
   1. KIA - a casualty category applicable to a hostile casualty, other than the victim of a terrorist activity, who is killed outright or who dies as a result of wounds or other injuries before reaching a medical treatment facility.
   2. DWRIA - a casualty category applicable to a hostile casualty, other than the victim of a terrorist activity, who dies of wounds or other injuries received in action after having reached a medical treatment facility.
   3. WIA - a casualty category applicable to a hostile casualty, other than the victim of a terrorist activity, who has incurred an injury due to an external agent or cause. The term encompasses all kinds of wounds and other injuries incurred in action, whether there is a piercing of the body, as in a penetration or perforated wound, or none, as in the contused biological and chemical warfare agents, and the effects of exposure to ionizing radiation or any other destructive weapon or agent. The hostile casualty's status may be Very Seriously Wounded, Injured, or Ill (VSI), Seriously Wounded, Injured, or Ill (SI), or Not Seriously Wounded, Injured, or Ill (NSI).
2. Casualty Type is a term used to identify a casualty for reporting purposes as either a hostile casualty or a non- hostile casualty.

25. Casualty and Memorial Affairs Operations Center (CMAOC)

Casualty and Memorial Affairs Operations Center (CMAOC)

The CMAOC is the functional proponent for Casualty Operations Management. It is a subordinate division of The Adjutant General Directorate (TAGD), which falls under the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC).

The CMAOC provides policy guidance and operational control over daily Army casualty and memorial affairs operations; supervises the planning and execution of the search, recovery, identification, and repatriation of all servicemen from all prior wars; serves as the point of contact for all Army Prisoner of War (POW)/MIA matters and family programs; and serves as the Department of Defense (DoD) Executive Agent for mortuary affairs.

NOTE: Inform students that the CMAOC web-site has links on the Army web-site, the HRC web-site, and AKO.

26. CAC OCONUS and Contingency Locations

There are currently seven CACs located Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS), including the contingency CAC in Kuwait. Contingency CACs are periodically established for ongoing operational areas.

27. Casualty Assistance Center (CACS)

CACs accomplish the administrative functions of the Casualty Operations, Mortuary Affairs, and Line of Duty programs, the key subcomponents of the Army Casualty Program. They account for, report, and document all casualties. They are located on major Army installations and are assigned a specific geographic area of responsibility for providing military honors and casualty related services. Specific responsibilities of CACs include:

1. Initiating casualty reports and notification.
2. Coordinating casualty support and assistance to family members, to include survivor's benefits and entitlements.
3. Supporting funeral honors program, to include escorts for remains, family funeral travel and military burial honors.
4. Conducting 24 hour operations (on order).
5. Appointing and training CNOs and CAOs.
6. Monitoring inventory and accounting for personal effects.
7. Operating during peacetime and contingency operations

NOTE: Refer the students to AR 600-8-1, Appendix B for a complete listing of all CACs.

There are currently 27 Continental United States (CONUS) CACs with geographical areas of responsibility. The casualty operation for a single casualty can involve multiple different CACs:

1. The Reporting CAC will send the initial reports to Department of the Army. Kuwait is the Reporting CAC for current Theater Deaths.
2. The notification CAC or CACs, responsible for where the Primary next of kin (and secondary NOK if applicable) is located, will appoint and supervise the Casualty Notification Officers
3. he Home Station CAC provides the DD 93, Medical and Dental Records, Escort, Awards & SCMO
4. A separate CAC may be required for the PADD to appoint and supervise a CAO to process the Disposition of Remains Statement and an interment CAC (if not the same as the PADD CAC) to appoint and supervise a CAO to assist with Funeral Arrangements, Honors, Flag Cases and Claims.

28. HR Platoon

• The HR platoon is a multifunctional platoon with the capability to provide casualty and/or PA support to all individuals and units in an assigned AO or to serve as a supporting element of the TG PAT.
• The HR platoon accomplishes the casualty and PA functional mission with its capability to form teams (CLTs and PATs). This capability increases mission flexibility and its ability to support G-1/AG and S-1 sections by maintaining visibility and accountability of casualties and as personnel transit the theater.
• During RSO&I, an HR platoon is assigned the responsibility for executing the PA portion of the RSO&I mission. Execution of logistics functions remain the responsibility of logistics organizations. For example, the ESC/Sustainment Brigade HROB is responsible for coordinating the execution of logistics and other non HR support requirements.
• The HR platoon requires the capability to communicate, secure and non-secure, to PATs, CLTs, HR Company headquarters, HR Company Plan and Operations section, HROB, TG PAT, supported G-1/AG and S-1, HRSC, and logistics support elements (for example, Airfield Arrival or Departure Control Group or Movement Control Team).
• The platoon headquarters section provides technical guidance, leadership, logistical support and C2 for each squad. The platoon operates according to METT-TC. Further, the team tracks emergency leaves, inter-theater and intra-theater transfers as dictated by METT-TC. This slide depicts the organization of a HR platoon.

29. Casualty Operations Responsibilities

Multiple agencies, units, and echelons of command have critical roles in establishing and operating the casualty operations system. The levels of commands and their supporting agencies' responsibilities for casualty functions and tasks are shown here.

30. Corps/Division G-1

The Corps / Division G-1 provides the link between tactical, operational and strategic casualty operations, providing casualty support for both subordinate units and higher HQs / HQDA. Highlights of the Corps / Division G-1 casualty operations management responsibilities are provided on Slide 20. Instructor should highlight that the Corps / Division G-1 is the casualty authority level for Brigade, Battalion, Company, Detachment and Team- size units for processing casualty reports as authorized by the Army / ASCC G-1. Additionally, Corps / Division G-1s can serve as theater casualty managers and execute CAC functions in the absence of a higher HQs in the area of operations (AOR). The Corps/Division G-1 must:

1. Ensure casualty reports are submitted within 12 hours from time of incident.
2. Administer authority levels for submission of casualty reports.
3. Ensure supplemental casualty reports are submitted in a timely manner.
4. Ensure letters of sympathy and /or condolence are completed.
5. Synchronize casualty matters between the G-1 and G-4.
6. If serving also as the ARFOR, then the Corps/Division G-1 must accomplish the responsibilities of the ARFOR:
   1. Include casualty managers as part of all early entry modules/ teams into theater.
   2. Establish the AOR CAC.
   3. Ensure data links are established with HRC and the casualty information flow is maintained.
   4. Ensure CLTs are located at medical companies, hospitals, and mortuary affairs collection points.
   5. Ensure casualty operations is synchronized between the G-1, CLTs, military police, combat support hospitals, mortuary affairs, intelligence activities, and others as directed by DA.

31. Brigade S-1

The Brigade S-1 is a tactical casualty authority level, provides casualty support for subordinate units, and facilitates casualty processing with Corps/Division G-1s, higher HQs and HQDA. Highlights of the Brigade S-1 casualty operations management responsibilities are:

1. Maintaining visibility on all assigned/attached Soldiers, other Service personnel, DoD/DA civilians, and contractors.
2. Verifying casualty information from consolidated subordinate units (DD Form 93).
3. Submitting casualty reports to the Corps / Division G-1 using DCIPS-CR/CF.
4. Maintain Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) coordination to monitor status of casualties evacuated and Returned to Duty (RTD). Casualty coordination with CLTs and Medical Treatment Facilities (MTFs) is also critical for tracking wounded Soldiers evacuated from foxhole, through theater, to home station MTFs.
5. Submitting supplemental casualty reports as required.
6. Same responsibilities as Battalion S-1 for certain casualty actions.

NOTE: Highlight that the Brigade S-1 has more than just Army (Soldier) casualty responsibilities. Additional casualty support is required for other Service personnel, DoD/DA civilians and contractors. Casualty coordination with CLTs and Medical Treatment Facilities (MTFs) is also critical for tracking wounded Soldiers evacuated from foxhole, through theater, to home station MTFs.

NOTE: Inform students that coordination with the Brigade's PAO and the Brigade's/BN's Chaplains are essential. The Brigade PAO may have a role in composing a Media message in conjunction with the Division PAO. The Brigade PAO can also coordinate for taping or recording of Fallen Soldier ceremonies. The Chaplain must be kept in the loop for timeline purposes and presiding over ceremonies if necessary.

32. Brigade S-1

The Battalion S-1 is the lowest tactical casualty authority level, provides casualty support for subordinate units and initiates official casualty reporting up the chain of command. Highlights of the Battalion S-1 casualty operations management responsibilities are:

1. Ensure that all assigned or attached personnel are trained on and maintain required copies of DA Form 1156 (Casualty Feeder Card).
2. Ensure connectivity and Soldier training on DCIPS-CR/CF.
3. eview for accuracy and approve all casualty information.
4. Submit initial casualty reports to Brigade S-1 using DA Form 1156 or DCIPS-CR/CF.
5. Provide supplemental casualty report information as required.
6. Process posthumous promotions, awards, US citizenship actions, if applicable.
7. Appoint SCMO for PE.
8. Coordinate with Battalion S-4 for movement of PE.
9. Coordinate for an investigating officer to conduct AR 15-6 collateral investigations, as required.
10. Appoint Line of Duty (LOD) investigating officer, as required.
11. Prepare, review and dispatch letters of sympathy and/or condolence.
12. Track evacuated casualties back to home station.

NOTE: Highlight that the Battalion S-1's casualty functions are critical as they are at the front end of the official casualty reporting process. Like the Brigade S-1, casualty coordination with CLTs and MTFs is also critical for tracking wounded Soldiers evacuated from foxhole, through theater, to home station MTFs.

33. Unit Responsibilities (Pre-Deployment)

Brigades will ensure the following tasks are accomplished by subordinate units prior to deployment:

• Appoint a SCMO for the AO and for the Rear Detachment to process the personal effects of a deceased Soldier in coordination with the S-4. Coordinate SCMO appointment with the command's servicing judge advocate.
• Ensure all deploying Soldiers and Family members view the pre-deployment casualty preparedness training videos.
• Brief Soldiers on the importance of updating wills and give each the opportunity to update DD Form 93, SGLV-8286, Traumatic Servicemembers Group Life Insurance, and Family Servicemembers Group Life Insurance.
• Include awards scrubs as part of pre-deployment operations; ensure each Soldier reviews and updates their officer or enlisted record brief, with special emphasis on awards during pre-deployment operations.
• Ensure each Soldier's current DD Form 93 and SGLV-series forms are posted to the Soldier's iPERMS record and maintain a copy of DD Form 93 and SGLV-8286 on file for each Soldier assigned or attached at Soldier's home station and with the deployed unit. Home station will maintain the documents with original signatures.
• oordinate with the S-6 to ensure capability to email casualty reports to brigade.
• Provide the Rear Detachment POC information to home station CAC and ensure rear detachment personnel are trained on how to conduct telephonic notification to the NOK of injured/ill Soldiers.
• Ensure all DCIPS-CR/CF users are fully trained on DCIPS and casualty reporting procedures.
• Create a list of mature Soldiers to be trained as CNOs and CAOs and coordinate with the home station CAC to ensure the appointed personnel are trained and certified by the supporting center.
• Contact the Army Mortuary Liaison at the U. S. Air Force Port Mortuary, located in Dover, Delaware, before forwarding unit patches and sets of unit crests. The Army Mortuary Liaison can be reached at (302) 677-2188, DSN: 445-2188, or at dover.armymort@dover.af.mil.
• Train Soldiers on DA Form 1156, Casualty Feeder Card; ensure use of DA Form 1156 as a template for calling in essential information after a casualty incident.
• Develop a casualty SOP. Casualty SOPs should include DCIPS-CF/CR training (software should be loaded on several computers); procedures for processing posthumous awards, promotions, and combat badges; casualty notification to Families of injured/ill Soldiers when directed by CMAOC; expediting citizenship requests; conducting unit memorial services; processing LOD investigations and determinations; and for processing of theater and home station personal effects, to include appointment and training of SCMOs; and define unit specifics for Military Funeral Honors.

NOTE: Discuss the importance of preparing for casualties prior to deployment; the better prepared units are, the smoother the processing will be with less chance for mistakes during a highly emotional time.

34. Unit Responsibilities (During Deployment)

During deployment, unit commanders must:

1. Review and log all casualty feeder reports.
2. Forward DA 1156 or DCIPS-FWD reports.
3. Update duty status on the Personnel Status (PERSTAT) and databases (eMILPO, DTAS, casualty log etc.).

NOTE: S-1s should print an ERB/ORB, DD93 and SGLV on KIAs before they are removed from the systems. These Documents provide address for sympathy letters and information on soldiers that may be needed later.

4. Monitor patient tracking.
5. Continue to verify and update casualty information.
6. Be prepared to assist Chaplain with Memorial Ceremony (Photo, medals, bio).
7. Process awards and promotions, if applicable.
8. Appoint a SCMO, if required.
9. Appoint a LOD officer, if required.
10. Process casualty mail.
11. Prepare letters of sympathy or condolence.
12. Keep higher level commanders updated.

35. Check On Learning

Q. Name two responsibilities of the Brigade S1.

A. Verify casualty information from subordinate units. Submit casualty reports to Corps/Division G1. Provide update casualty information to higher.
MOST IMPORTANT: KEEP THE COMMANDER INFORMED.

Q. Name three Unit Pre-Deployment responsibilities.

A. Ensure Soldiers' DD 93s and SGLIs are updated. Train subordinates on DA Form 1156s and DCIPS (F). Establish Battle Drills for processing posthumous awards and promotions.

Q. Name three Unit During Deployment responsibilities.

A. Review and log Casualty Feeder reports. Update duty status on JPERSTATs, DTAS and eMILPO. Appoint SCMO and LoD Officers (as required).