Mortuary Affairs in Joint Operations

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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, andor temporary interment of remains. This publication addresses both the Department of Defenses 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.

Author(s):
No Author(s) Identified
Author Organization(s):
JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF WASHINGTON DC
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0195

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
JOINT PUBLICATION4-06
Monitor Series:
JCS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.4_Logistics Services; JCA_4.4.5_Mortuary Affairs; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5.1_Organize; JCA_5.1.1_Establish and Maintain Unity of Effort with Mission Partners
Modernization Areas:
Cyber; Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY DOCTRINE, *JOINT MILITARY ACTIVITIES, *MILITARY COMMANDERS, *CIVIL AFFAIRS, UNITED STATES, RECOVERY, NORTH(DIRECTION), EVACUATION, GEOGRAPHY, HANDLING, CONTAMINATION, TRACKING, HUMANS, DECONTAMINATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Personnel Management and Labor Relations, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
MORTUARY AFFAIRS, MULTINATIONAL OPERATIONS, JFC(JOINT FORCE COMMANDERS)
Report Date:
2006 Jun 05
Creation Date:
2006 Aug 16