TLO 101-515-0001 - United States Army



TRAINING SUPPORT PACKAGE (TSP)

| |

| |

TSP Number

/Title 101-M-0001

| |

| |

Title Supervise Mortuary Affairs Support Functions

| |

| |

Task Number(s) 101-515-0001

/Title(s)

| |

| |

Effective

Date 15 Jun 98

| |

| |

Supersedes

TSP(s) 03-5104.00.0007 15 Apr 90

| |

| |

TSP User The purpose of this training support package (TSP) is to provide OBC, WOBC and ANCOC with a standardized method of presenting instruction for task 101-515-0001

| |

| |

Proponent The proponent for this document is Mortuary Affairs Center, USAQMC&S

| |

| |

Comments/ Send comments and recommendations directly to: USAQMC&S

Recommen- Mortuary Affairs Center

dations ATTN: ATSM-MA

Fort Lee, VA 23801

| |

| |

Foreign The materials contained in this course have been reviewed by the course instructors in

Disclosure coordination with the (installation/activity name) foreign disclosure authority. This Restrictions course is releasable to military students from all requesting foreign countries without restriction.

| |

PREFACE

| |

| |

Purpose This training support package provides the instructor with a standardized lesson plan for presenting instruction for:

|Task number: |101-515-0001 |

|Task title: |Supervise Mortuary Affairs Functions (Quartermaster) |

|Conditions: |You are the NCOIC/OIC of a section or Platoon Sergeant or Platoon Leader of a platoon |

| |in your unit. Your higher headquarters or unit commander has tasked you to establish |

| |and coordinate mortuary affairs support. You must extract information from casualty |

| |reports and the military map of the area(s) to be searched. Given assigned equipment,|

| |appropriate forms and maps, and personnel. |

|Standard: |Supervise mortuary affairs support for a search and recovery mission to include: the |

| |evacuation of a remains and all associated personal effects; the establishment of |

| |tentative identification; the initiation of all required forms; and a sketch of the |

| |recovery site in accordance with the Joint Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (JTTP |

| |4-06) for Mortuary Affairs (MA) in Joint Operations. |

| |

| |

This TSP

contains

|TABLE OF CONTENTS | | |

|Page | | |

|Preface | |2 |

|Lesson 1 |Section I - Administrative Data |3 |

| |Section II - Introduction |5 |

| | Terminal Learning Objective - Identify key procedures required to supervise |5 |

| |mortuary affairs support functions. | |

| |Section III - Presentation | |

| | A - Enabling Learning Objective A - Describe the planning considerations for a|6 |

| |search and recovery mission. | |

| | B - Enabling Learning Objective B - Explain the preparation needed for |10 |

| |movement to a recovery site. | |

| | C - Enabling Learning Objective C - Describe search and recovery procedures. |13 |

| | D - Enabling Learning Objective D - Explain the |21 |

| |evacuation procedures for the remains. | |

|Appendixes |A - Viewgraph Masters |A-1 |

| |B - Test and Test Solutions |B-1 |

Supervise Mortuary Affairs Functions 101-92M-0001

| |

| |

SECTION I. ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

| |

| |

All Courses course number course title

Including This _______________ Officer Basic Course

Lesson Warrant Officer Basic Course

Advanced NCO Course

| |

| |

Task(s) task number task title

Taught or 101-515-0001 Supervise Mortuary Affairs Functions

Supported

| |

| |

| |

Task(s) task number task title

Reinforced 071-331-8200 Analyze Terrain

071-329-1006 Land Navigation

| |

| |

Academic The academic hours required to teach this course are as follows:

Hours

peacetime mobilization

hours/ methods hours/methods

50 mins./L 50 mins. /L

Test 20 mins./C 20 mins./C

*Test Review 5 mins./C 5 mins./C

*Total Hours 1 hr. 15 mins. 1 hr. 15 mins.

| |

| |

Test Lesson Hours Lesson Number

Number Testing: 20 mins. ______________________

Review of 5 mins. ______________________

test results

| |

| |

| |

| |

Prerequisite lesson number lesson title

Lesson(s) 071-T-3402 Analyze Terrain

071-T-3404 Land Navigation

| |

| |

Clearance

and Access Unclassified - Foreign students may attend

| |

References

|number |title |date |para |additional |

| | | |no. |information |

|JTTP 4-06 |Joint Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for |28 Aug 96 |App A |Unit |

| |MA in Joint Operations | | |Responsibilities |

|FM 21-26 |Map Reading and Land Navigation |May 94 | | |

|FM 8-10-6 |Medical Evacuation in a Theater of Operations,|Oct 91 |APP H |DD Form 1380 |

| |Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures | | |US Field Medical |

| | | | |Card |

|FM 12-6 |Personnel Doctrine |Sep 94 | |DA Form 1155 |

| | | | |DA Form 1156 |

|FM 100-5 |Operations |Jun 93 | | |

|FM 101-5 |Staff Organization and Operations |May 84 | | |

|FM 101-5-1 |Operational Terms and Symbols |Oct 85 | | |

|FM 55-30 |Army Motor Transport Units and Operations |May 93 | | |

Student

Study JTTP 4-06

Assignments

| |

| |

Instructor One Instructor

Requirements

| |

| |

Additional None

Personnel

Requirements

| |

| |

Equipment Overhead projector, projection screen

Required

| |

| |

Materials Instructor Materials: Viewgraphs

Required

Student Materials: None

| |

| |

| |

Classroom,

Training Area, One standard 30 person classroom

and Range

Requirements

| |

| |

Ammunition

Requirements None

| |

| |

Instructional

Guidance Before presenting this lesson, thoroughly prepare by studying this lesson and identified reference material.

| |

| |

Proponent NAME Rank Position Date

Lesson Tommy Bourlier GS14 Director, MAC April 97

Plan Douglas L. Howard GS13 Deputy Dir, MAC April 97

Approvals Cathy T. Calhoun GS13 Chief, Tng & Doc Div, MAC April 97

| |

| |

SECTION II INTRODUCTION

Method of instruction Conference

Instructor to student ratio is 1.C

Time of instruction 5 mins.

Media used Viewgraphs

| |

| |

|Motivator . |

|The process of caring for our dead starts at the place of death, by those who lived through the battle. Units are |

|responsible for the search, recovery, and evacuation of their personnel. These actions are vital to the morale, |

|health and field sanitation of personnel in the combat zone. |

| |

NOTE: Inform the students of the following terminal learning objective requirements.

Terminal At the completion of this lesson you will:

Learning

Objective

NOTE: Show viewgraph #1, (TLO).

| Action: |Identify key procedures required to supervise mortuary affairs support |

| |functions. |

|Conditions: |In a classroom environment, given instruction and appropriate references |

|Standard: |Attain a 70 percent or better on final multiple choice examination. |

| Safety | |

|Requirements |None during this classroom instruction. |

Risk

Assessment Low

Level

| |

| |

Environmental

Considerations None

| |

Instructional

Lead-in During the next hour you will be presented with a lecture/conference depicting the procedures used for planning and executing search and recovery operations within a theater of operations.

| |

| |

SECTION III PRESENTATION

| |

| |

A. ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVE A

NOTE: Show viewgraph #2, ELO A.

NOTE: Inform the students of the enabling learning objective requirements.

|Action: |Describe the planning considerations for a search and recovery |

| |mission. |

|Conditions: |In a classroom environment, given this instruction and appropriate |

| |references. |

|Standards: |The student will describe the planning process for search and |

| |recovery missions IAW JTTP 4-06. |

1. Learning Step/Activity 1 - Students will identify sources of casualty reports.

Method of instruction __Lecture___

Instructor to student ratio is _1._C_

Time of instruction 15 mins.

Media used Viewgraphs

a. Search, recovery, tentative identification, and evacuation is the four phased activity which is the first step in the care and handling of deceased personnel. It is the systematic process of searching for remains and personal effects (PE), plotting and recording their location, and evacuating them to a mortuary affairs facility. Unit commanders at all levels are responsible for the initial search, recovery, tentative identification, and evacuation of all deceased unit personnel within their area of operation. Units may be assisted by mortuary affairs personnel when required and available. In situations where a unit is unable to recover their remains, the unit will coordinate with the appropriate higher headquarters to request search and recovery support.

NOTE: Show viewgraph #3, Unit responsibilities.

b. As a platoon leader/sergeant assigned to a company level unit you are notified by your commander to plan for a search and recovery mission. In order to establish a plan for the search and recovery, as the Team Leader, you must first be familiar with the background of the case by obtaining and reviewing information from:

(1) Casualty and intelligence reports.

(2) MACOM casualty section.

(3) Higher headquarters intelligence section.

(4) S2/S3.

(5) Unit that suffered the loss. The unit sustaining casualties will submit a written casualty feeder card (DA Form 1156) along with a witness statement(s) (DA Form 1155) for each loss to their battalion within 24 hours of the occurrence or as soon as the battlefield situation permits. The battalions will then submit the casualty reports to the Personal Service Company (PSC) within 24 hours of receipt or as soon as the battlefield situation permits. The PSC will in-turn submit the casualty reports to the theater PERSCOM within 24 hours of receipt.

(6) Patient accounting in the hospitals and straggler control. Missing in action and medically evacuated cases are continually reconciled against information sources at battalion, division, corps, and theater level until final determination of status can be made. Casualty information flows up, across, and down the reporting chain to help account for soldiers who are initially reported outside their normal reporting channel. Other sources include patient accounting in the hospitals and the straggler control process.

NOTE: Show viewgraph #4, Reconnaissance (1 of 2).

c. Perform map, aerial or personal reconnaissance of the search area in accordance with FM 21-26 and FM 101-5-1. Because maps are sometimes inaccurate or incomplete, you may have to conduct a detailed personal reconnaissance which will normally follow a map or aerial reconnaissance. Coordinate with the intelligence officer. The intelligence staff officer (G2 or S2) is responsible for assembling all available information on the terrain and producing an estimate of its effect on the search and recovery operations. Sources of terrain intelligence the G2/S2 utilizes are military, civilian, and engineer maps; topographical studies; civilian officials and area residents; prisoners of war; and air, space, and ground reconnaissance units that operated in that particular area of operation.

(1) Perform a map reconnaissance.

(a) Obtain the recovery site location. This can be obtained from casualty reports, intelligence reports, witness statements, and other pertinent information from the unit suffering the loss.

(b) Obtain the appropriate map of the proposed recovery site.

(2) Determine and pinpoint your present location and the recovery site location.

(3) Determine and select the route on which you will be leading the search and recovery team. Ascertain whether --

(a) The weather and terrain along the route will effect the movement of the search and recovery team.

(b) There is an adequate road system servicing the area. This determines if transportation can be moved into the area for the evacuation of remains.

(c) You can plan avenues of approach and escape in the event of attack from enemy forces.

NOTE: Show viewgraph #5, Reconnaissance (2 of 2).

(4) Request aerial reconnaissance. This type of reconnaissance gives an effective, reliable view of the entire area. This is more valuable than a map reconnaissance because during battle, features such as buildings, road junctions, and other landmarks, may be eliminated and the map does not reflect this. An aerial reconnaissance gives you readily available reference points and up-to-date terrain conditions of the road system leading to and from the recovery site. You can note routes of communication and cover and concealment. The location of friendly units can also be seen from the air. Air reconnaissance is, however, limited by bad weather, the tactical situation, and security concerns.

(5) Establish two or more routes to the area of incident, and determine the direction and distance of each route.

(6) Identify the terrain along the route for ease of movement, and identify easily recognizable features that will aid navigation.

(7) Identify possible problem areas (e.g. mine fields, security risk areas, air crash, natural and man-made obstacles, etc.)

(8) Coordinate the map reconnaissance with higher headquarters. Once the map or aerial reconnaissance is completed, coordination must be made with higher headquarters G4/S4 who in turn makes the proper annotations on their situation map.

NOTE: Show viewgraph #6, Support requirements (1 of 2).

d. Identify and request support requirements needed for the search and recovery mission. These requirements are based on the anticipated number of fatalities and determined by reviewing intelligence reports, casualty reports, and other pertinent documentation. Additional support is --

(1) Air support for medical emergencies that may arise.

(2) Communications support that enables you to establish a secure line of communications to your next higher authority.

(3) Fire support to provide cover for your team in case of enemy attack.

(4) Medical personnel and (Class VIII) equipment to provide medical aid for personnel who suffered wounds and survived.

(5) Specialized personnel (e.g. security forces, EOD specialist, NBC specialist, engineers, transporter and additional search and recovery teams).

(6) Class V authorized basic load requirements.

(7) Records and forms. Ensure to obtain:

(a) DD Forms 565, 567 and 1076.

(b) Sketch paper.

NOTE: Show viewgraph #7, Support requirements (2 of 2).

(8) Search and recovery equipment. Ensure to obtain:

(a) Human remains pouches (One human remains pouch per remains).

(b) Litters (one litter for each remains).

(c) Personal effects bags.

(d) Ziplock bags.

(e) Metal pegs (One to mark location of each remains).

(f) S&R tags.

e. Request the desired support through your commander.

NOTE: Show viewgraph #8, Transportation.

f. Arrange transportation for search team (to and from the recovery site) and remains.

(1) Identify the best method of transportation to move to the recovery site (e.g. Helicopter, C-130, 2 1/2 or 5 ton truck, HMMWV-M998, or on foot)

(2) Determine if assigned vehicles can provide the transportation.

(3) Coordinate with G4/S4 for specialized transportation such as a boat, helicopter or other aircraft, if practical and available.

NOTE: Show viewgraph #9, Brief team.

g. Brief team personnel. The search is the first step in the recovery of remains. The purpose of the search is to locate remains of those who have been killed.

(1) Outline the mission. Stress safety in all aspects of the mission.

(a) Tactical situation.

(b) Length of mission.

(c) Distance and route to the recovery site.

(d) Type of weather and terrain. Weather and terrain constitute a basic setting for all military operations. These physical conditions significantly affect the movement, employment, and protection of the search and recovery teams within an area of operation. You must understand the tactical implications of the physical environment as well as its effects on your soldiers, equipment, and weapons.

(e) Mines and booby-traps.

NOTE: Show viewgraph #10, Brief Personnel.

(f) Give exact information, if available, on the remains to be recovered.

(g) The number of casualties involved.

(h) Type of incident (e.g. air crash, train wreck, multiple remains, etc.).

(2) Furnish team members the necessary map(s) of area.

(3) Assign duties to the team members

h. Assign team member duties.

i. Inspect team members equipment for readiness.

NOTE: Conduct a check on learning and summarize the learning activity.

NOTE: Conduct a check on learning and summarize the enabling learning objective.

| |

| |

B. ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVE B

NOTE: Inform the students of the enabling learning objective requirements

NOTE: Show viewgraph #11, ELO B.

|Action: |Explain the preparation needed for movement to a recovery site. |

|Conditions: |In a classroom environment, given this instruction and appropriate |

| |references. |

|Standard: |The student will explain the preparation needed for movement to a |

| |recovery site IAW JTTP 4-06 and FM 55-30. |

1. Learning Step/Activity 1 -

Method of instruction __Lecture___

Instructor to student ratio is 1: C

Time of instruction 10 mins.

Media used Viewgraphs

NOTE: Show viewgraph #12, Prepare for movement.

a. Prepare for movement to recovery site.

(1) Conduct predeployment inspection of all vehicles and mission-essential equipment according to DA PAM 738-750.

(2) Monitor operational readiness by reviewing vehicle and equipment status reports.

(3) Conduct PMCS predeployment inspection on vehicle(s) prior to loading.

(a) Check the oil.

(b) Top off fuel.

(c) Inflate tires, including spare tire, with proper air pressure for the type of terrain (Sand, Mud, Snow, Hard Surface).

(d) Place proper markings on vehicle and/or cover unit markings.

(e) Cover or remove reflective surfaces.

(f) Place antennas at the lowest height.

(g) Turns radio volumes and squelches to the lowest setting consistent with operational requirements.

NOTE: Show viewgraph #13, Predeployment inspection.

(4) Conduct individual predeployment inspection of all soldier’s personal equipment.

(a) Fit and adjust equipment.

(b) Balance load-bearing equipment.

b. Check items of equipment for condition and serviceability such as rips, tears, missing handles, broken handles, broken zippers, mildew, bloodstains, cracks, chips, rust, condition of paint, and maintenance of equipment records.

(1) Count items.

(2) Compile list.

c. Check number of forms required.

d. Ensure your team also has an adequate supply of ammunition, food, water, fuel and medical supplies.

e. Conduct communications check.

f. Ensure that personnel, equipment, and carriers are camouflaged and weapons are test fired.

NOTE: Show viewgraph #14, Load plan).

g. Develop a load plan.

h. Supervise loading.

(1) Load items of equipment by size and weight when possible. Load items last that are needed right away at the recovery site.

(2) Place large and heavy items to the front; place small and light items to the rear of the cargo compartment.

(3) Secure equipment and supplies with tie down straps and braces when required.

NOTE: Show viewgraph #15, Recovery site.

i. Plot and pinpoint the recovery site on the map.

j. Verify route.

k. Determine recovery site conditions.

(1) Determine from the map if the area is mountainous, swampy, or densely forested.

(2) Determine if there are booby traps and mine fields.

(3) Determine the type of roads leading to the recovery site.

(4) Determine how far the recovery team must walk to get to the recovery site.

NOTE: Show viewgraph #16, Move to recovery site.

l. Move to recovery site. Weather affects soldiers, equipment, operations, and terrain. Wind, rain, snow, fog, light conditions, and temperature extremes combine in various ways to affect the efficiency of the search and recovery teams. Controlling and supervising the team members is more difficult in bad weather. Security of search formations is more difficult to maintain. Weather conditions also affect equipment. Cloud cover reduces air support, and limits air transportation to a particular recovery site. Seasonal climatic conditions influence the conduct and support of search and recovery operations. Heavy rain, snow, and freezing and thawing cycles restrict cross-country movement.

(1) Organize convoy.

(a) Assign vehicles position numbers in the convoy.

(b) Assign air guards to each vehicle.

(c) Brief convoy personnel on all aspects of the convoy.

(d) Brief the personnel on the convoy route.

(e) Prescribe the rate of march for the convoy and catch up speed.

(2) Brief safety procedures.

(3) Question personnel to ensure they understand the mission requirements.

(4) Make final inspection of personnel, vehicles, weapons, and equipment before starting the mission.

(5) Move personnel and equipment to recovery site by the best route depending upon the tactical situation.

(6) Use land navigation skills and principles outlined in FM 21-26 and FM 101-5-1 to move across country to the recovery site. Use Global Positioning System, if available.

(7) Maintain safety and security at all times.

m. Adhere to appropriate convoy or road march procedures.

n. When movement is by air, you will have to prepare a movement plan. The plan must cover the phase of the air movement operation from the time the search and recovery team(s) have loaded the aircraft until they arrive at their objective (recovery site). You should include takeoff time, flight route(s), order of flight, and arrival time at the landing zone (LZ) (recovery site).

o. Review .

(1) During this time, we identified methods and procedures for planning search and recovery operations.

(2) Answer any question the student may have.

NOTE: Conduct a check on learning and summarize the enabling learning objective.

| |

| |

C. ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVE C

NOTE: Inform the students of the enabling learning objective requirements

NOTE: Show viewgraph #17, ELO C.

|Action: |Describe search and recovery procedures. |

|Conditions: |In a classroom environment, given this instruction and appropriate |

| |references. |

|Standard: |The student will describe search and recovery procedures IAW |

| |JTTP 4-06. |

1. Learning Step/Activity 1

Method of instruction Lecture

Instructor to student ratio is 1:C

Time of instruction 20 mins.

Media used Viewgraphs

NOTE: Show viewgraph #18, Arrival at recovery site.

a. Arrival at the recovery site.

(1) Ensure accountability of personnel and equipment.

(2) Verify location of recovery area.

b. Contact EOD specialists. EOD teams may have to be requested to accompany the search and recovery team into a proposed search areas. These teams will check for mines, booby traps, and unexploded ordnance.

c. Coordinate security around the recovery site with the appropriate higher headquarters. This includes requesting security forces for the protection of the search and recovery team. Request additional personnel to provide such security.

NOTE: Show viewgraph #19, Areas of search.

d. Assign areas to be searched for remains and personal effects.

(1) Search in places that might have been used by troops as places of shelter, concealment, or cover. These places include but are not limited to: dirt mounds, hedges, rock formations, fallen trees, trenches, bunkers, and building ruins.

(2) Search in and around wrecked vehicles/aircraft. Ensure personnel search road banks, ridgelines, river valleys, and plains because of the battles that may have ensued there. Take note that movement through swamps, thick forests, soft sandy areas, and broken or mountainous terrain can only be traversable through defiles or by dismounted movement and will be very slow at times; therefore, team discipline is essential.

NOTE: Show viewgraph #20, Straight-Line Box Search.

e. Determine search pattern. To accomplish a successful ground search, you must establish a well organized search pattern that fits the particular situation. The search pattern depends on the type of terrain in which you will be operating. One of the recommended methods is the “straight-line box). Depending on the number of personnel assigned to your search and recovery team, you may be able to effectively cover a fairly large area in a reasonable amount of time. Search operations are only conducted during daylight hours in favorable conditions. Additionally, strict discipline during the search must be maintained. This means that all team members must perform their duties and follow the established plan unless the tactical situation dictates otherwise.

(1) Open formation. To effectively search a large area, the best formation or search pattern to use is the open formation. The team members are lined up abreast of one another at double-arm intervals and conduct a sweep search of specific area. This sweep search is repeated until all the searched areas have been covered and the team leader feels confident that the entire area has been searched as completely as possible.

(2) Closed formation. The best formation to use in an area that is densely wooded or a jungle environment is the closed formation. In this formation the team members are lined up abreast and within arm’s reach of each other. The area is once again searched in a sweep fashion until the area has been completely covered.

(3) Whichever search formation is used, it is important to remember to maintain team discipline. A security person should be used as a flanker at each end of the search formation. Also, the EOD personnel should be monitoring the area for any indications of explosive devices. Remember, search during daylight hours, only.

NOTE: Show viewgraph #21, Location of remains.

f. Monitor search and recovery team(s) operations. Safety and sanitation factors should always be considered because of the diseases that can easily be transmitted through body fluids, from remains to individuals handling the remains. Units should use all means available to ensure that personnel who conduct recovery operations are provided with plastic gloves and protective clothing for the mission and adequate washing facilities after the mission.

(1) Upon locating a remains, the team members should --

(a) Check to ensure the remains is safe to evacuate. Remains must be free of the risk of spreading harmful contamination and must have all unexploded ordnance, explosives, booby-traps, and other hazardous items removed. It is vital to coordinate with explosive ordnance detachment (EOD), or nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) personnel for assistance or guidance when biological or chemical agents or hazardous items are suspected or detected. Once the remains is determined safe to handle, proceed with the recovery operation.

(b) Ensure that the identification tags and the identification card, if present, are not removed from the remains under any conditions. Units conducting recovery operations must take special precautions to preserve all items that might be useful in establishing a tentative identification for a remains.

(c) A unit performing recovery operations should use any available, suitable material to cover the remains and portions recovered. Units that do not have human remains pouches can use ponchos, blankets, large plastic bags, etc.

(d) When your team members encounter remains that are missing major portions, thoroughly search the immediate area to the maximum extent possible for the missing portions. If the missing portions are not located, the pertinent information on the incident must be reported through channels to the mortuary affairs facility where the remains is to be evacuated. When dealing with multiple remains in the same area that have severed portions, do not attempt to associate any portions found to a particular remains. Instead, evacuate these portions separately. In cases where fragmented remains are encountered, attempt to recover as much of the remains as possible. No piece or portion is considered too small. As the overall percentage of body tissue recovered for a particular remains increases, so does the probability of positive identification. To aid in establishing identification by fingerprint and dental chart comparison every attempt should be made to locate hands, individual fingers, teeth, and dental work. In addition to traditional methods of establishing identification deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) testing may make it possible to make positive identification based on body tissue, skin samples, hair samples, and other items.

NOTE: Show viewgraph #22, Mark location.

(2) Mark locations of remains.

(a) Upon locating remains, drive a stake with a streamer (engineer tape) into the ground next to the remains to mark the location.

(b) Other team members should continue just past the marked location and stop.

(c) When the location has been marked, the personnel marking the location rejoin the main line of searchers and the sweep continues.

(d) Mark any other remains in the same manner.

NOTE: Show viewgraph #23, Personal effects (1 of 2).

g. Gather associated and unassociated personal effects. Associated personal effects are those effects found on the remains.

(1) One of the most important and sensitive functions in the handling of remains is the proper handling and inventorying of personal effects. Personal effects, excluding government-issued equipment, are the personal property of the deceased. These items include but are not limited to; watches, rings, necklaces, wallets, money, and photos. What may seem unimportant to you as the recovery team member may be of great sentimental value to the person eligible to receive the effects (PERE) and also have importance in the identification process. All personal effects that are located will be inventoried.

NOTE: See JTTP 4-06, Figure A-25 (DD Form 1076, (Military Operations Record of Personal Effects of Deceased Personnel).

(2) Ensure personal effects are inventoried and properly recorded on DD Form 1076.

(3) Ensure personal effects bag is marked and tagged with the recovery number and attached to remains. First, place the effects inside a ziplock bag, if available, and then place the ziplock bag inside the personal effects bag and tie the drawstring. Tie the drawstring on the bag through or around the remains’ belt on the trousers. The deceased’s ID tags stay on the remains. Safeguard other identification media found on the remains from destruction by body fluids, weather conditions, and other environmental factors. This may be done by storing these items in a waterproof plastic ziplock bag or by wrapping these items in a dry article of clothing. After these items are protected, they are secured to the remains. Keep all personal equipment found on the remains with the remains until these items can be inspected for identification value. If time permits, inspect equipment and record any identifying markings. Once inspected, any serviceable equipment is removed and segregated until the equipment can be returned to the appropriate supply activity. Check the immediate area for unassociated personal effects and equipment that could aid in identification. Do not place loose items on the remains. Instead, evacuate these items with the remains as unassociated personal effects and equipment.

NOTE: Show viewgraph #24, Personal effects (2 of 2).

(4) Ensure personnel search the area immediately surrounding the remains for any unassociated personal effects. If any personal effects are discovered, they are tagged with a paper tag and labeled.

(5) Ensure personnel performing the recovery record the following information:

(a) BTB name of the deceased (or the word, unidentified, if applicable).

(b) Unit of deceased if known.

(c) Grid coordinates (map location) of recovery.

(6) Protect recorded information from body fluids and evacuate with the remains.

NOTE: Show viewgraph #25, Recovery Site.

h. Recovery Site Operations. Recovery includes a thorough search, a sketch, and photographs of the area. The recovery will be accomplished with care to retain all evidence to the identity of the remains. The sketch/photographs will include wreckage, location of remains, personal effects, and their relationship to each other. Team members must make sure they accurately document the recovery.

(1) Supervise recovery of remains.

(a) Verify agreement of information on the two search and recovery tags. Ensure that a search and recovery tag consists of: the search and recovery mission number, the branch of Service letter designator, numerical designation for the unit conducting the search, and number of remains "of" total remains found (002/AR548TH QM CO/4 OF 7).

1. One tag is attached to the remains in a way so that it will not fall off the remains during handling. If paper tags are used, mark the tag with waterproof ink.

2. The second tag is attached to the human remains pouch.

(b) Ensure personnel check the remains to see if a DD Form 1380 (US Field Medical Card, is present. If present, ensure it is securely fastened to the remains.

NOTE: See JTTP 4-06, Figure A-4 (DD Form 567, Record of Search and Recovery).

NOTE: Show viewgraph #26, Verify information on DD Form 567.

(c) Verify information on DD Form 567 (Record of Search and Recovery). One DD Form 567 is prepared for each remains found. If no remains are found, prepare one DD Form 567 to document the mission. When time constraints prevent completing a DD Form 567 on site, at a minimum, ensure that the following information is recorded:

1. Date of recovery.

2. Full name, rank, and social security number (SSN) of the deceased.

3. Organization of deceased.

4. Identification media found on deceased.

5. Place of recovery.

6. Name, rank, and organization of individuals making the recovery.

NOTE: See JTTP 4-06, Figure A-5 (DD Form 565, Statement of Recognition of Deceased).

NOTE: Show viewgraph #27, Verify information on DD Form 565.

(d) Verify information on DD Form 565 (Statement of Recognition of Deceased), if possible.

1. Obtain statement from person(s) who can recognize the remains.

2. Check means of recognition, such as a scar, tattoo, or other particular anatomical feature.

3. Check the length of time the person making the statement knew the deceased.

4. Obtain name, rank and grade, social security number, organization, and signature of person making the statement.

(e) Sign DD Form 565 verifying information.

NOTE: Show viewgraph #28, Verify information on Recovery Site Sketch.

(f) Verify the following information contained on the Recovery Site Sketch (for a single remains) Use operational terms and symbols IAW FM 21-26 and FM 101-5-1.

1. Orientation of sketch to the recovery site.

2. Baseline. This is obtained by shooting an azimuth with the compass aligned with the left side of the remains or grave from foot to head.

3. Grave site. Indicate the recovery site or grave site by drawing a rectangular box on the right side of the baseline. Record the search and recovery number in the box.

(g) Determine the grid coordinates for the recovery site. Use a global positioning system (GPS), if available.

1. Check azimuths and distances to prominent features used as reference points to tie in the location of the recovery site. If a large boulder or tree is used as a reference point, ensure that it is blazed, painted, or marked for easy recognition.

2. Check information and title box at the lower portion of the sketch.

NOTE: Show viewgraph #29, Portions.

(h) Ensure a sequential "P" number is assigned for each portion of remains found. A recovery tag must be prepared for each portion.

(i) Verify information recorded on the search and recovery tag.

1. Search and recovery mission number.

2. Branch of Service letter designator.

3. Unit conducting the search.

(j) Ensure each portion is placed in a separate clear plastic bag with the recovery tag. Do not, under any circumstances, associate any portion to a particular remains.

NOTE: Show viewgraph #30 (Portions)

(k) Treat PE found in the immediate area of the remains as unassociated PE. Ensure a sequential "E" number is assigned for each personal effect found. A recovery tag for each effect should be prepared. Record the assigned "E" number. Record the search and recovery number, the numerical designation of the unit conducting the search, and the Service letter designator. Place each effect in a ziplock bag along with the recovery tag. Place the ziplock bags into a PE bag. Do not under any circumstances try to associate any unassociated personal effects with a particular remains.

(l) Ensure personal effects found on the remains are properly secured to the remains for movement.

(m) Prepare an incident report containing all pertinent information on the recovery and place in a waterproof container such as a ziplock bag or canteen.

(n) Have remains placed in a human remains pouch or suitable shrouding material and prepare to evacuate.

NOTE: Show viewgraph #31, Multiple Recovery Sketch.

(2) Supervise recovery of multiple remains.

(a) Post guards to prevent any loss of personal effects or equipment and keep unauthorized personnel away.

(b) Prepare a multiple remains recovery sketch.

(c) Show the following on sketch:

1. Magnetic North - Orient the sketch to the recovery site.

2. Grid coordinates - Determine grid coordinates for the area where the remains were found. Use a GPS, if available, to determine the grid coordinates.

3. Location of remains - Mark the location where intact remains were found by recording an "R" for the remains followed by the recovery number.

4. Location of portions - Mark the location where portions of remains were found by recording the assigned "P" number for the portion.

5. Location of PE - Mark the location where personal effects were found by recording the assigned "E" number for each unassociated personal effect.

6. Distinguishable reference points such as roads, buildings or other easily recognizable objects.

7. Check information boxes - prepare information boxes at the bottom of the sketch. Include pertinent information about the sketch in these boxes.

(3) All sites where multiple remains have been recovered should be rechecked within 24 hours if combat conditions permit. If additional remains portions or PE are found, the appropriate field organization must be notified, and will in turn notify the port of entry military mortuary. Upon notification, the mortuary will delay shipment until all portions can be associated with a particular previously recovered remains.

(4) Supervise recovery of remains from air craft crash. When recovering remains from a crash site the procedures used are based on the current tactical situation for the area of the crash. Crash site recoveries under hostile conditions are not as involved as those under nonhostile conditions, due to time and security constraints. Recoveries after air crashes must be carefully planned and carried out due to the great amount of damage that normally results from such crashes. Conduct air crash recoveries in a manner similar to recovering multiple remains.

NOTE: Show viewgraph #32, Air Crash Recovery Sketch (1 of 3).

(5) Post guards to prevent any loss of personal effects or equipment and keep unauthorized personnel away.

(6) Prepare air crash recovery site sketch. Ensure the following is recorded:

(a) Direction of aircraft impact.

(b) Location of the major section(s) of the aircraft.

(c) Exact location of remains including remains that were found inside the wreckage.

(d) Tail number and type of aircraft recorded in the information box.

NOTE: Show viewgraph #33, Air Crash Recovery Sketch (2 of 3).

(e) Photograph the recovery area showing the relationship of remains and portions to each other and to the wreckage. Photographs are “FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY”.

(f) Develop a grid system such as a 10 square meters by 10 square meter grid (10 X 10 meters) for the area to be searched.

(g) Mark the corners of each grid so that each grid square is recognizable. Use metal or wooden stakes, twine or other suitable material to section off each grid square when appropriate.

(h) Assign a grid designator consisting of a letter and a number to each grid

starting with the lower left corner.

(i) Search each grid thoroughly for remains, and unassociated portions and personal effects.

(j) Mark each area where remains, portions, or personal effects were found with stakes or other suitable item.

(k) Tag remains, portions, and unassociated personal effects in the same manner as in recovering remains.

(l) Photograph each grid square, showing the relations of remains and portions to each other and any wreckage or other items that could aid in the identification process.

NOTE: Show viewgraph #34, Air Crash Recovery Sketch (3 of 3).

(m) Prepare a grid recovery sketch for each grid in a manner similar to a crash site sketch.

(n) Prepare a map overlay for the area being searched.

(o) Recover and place each remains in a human remains pouch.

(p) Recover portions and place them in a human remains pouch.

(7) Recover personal effects and place them in clear plastic ziplock bags. Recovery operations should not be terminated until all the remains are recovered. However, if changes in the tactical situation occur or if time is limited, more than one search and recovery mission to the same area may be warranted. Mortuary affairs may be able to provide the assets, when additional assistance is requested and/or required.

i. Review .

(1) During this time, we identified methods and procedures used in search and recovery operations.

(2) Answer any question the student may have.

NOTE: Conduct a check on learning and summarize the enabling learning objective.

D. ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVE D

NOTE: Inform the students of the enabling learning objective requirements

NOTE: Show viewgraph #35, ELO D.

|Action: |Explain the evacuation procedures for the remains. |

|Conditions: |In a classroom environment, given this instruction and appropriate |

| |references. |

|Standard: |The student will explain the evacuation procedures IAW JTTP 4-06. |

1. Learning Step/Activity 1

Method of instruction Lecture

Instructor to student ratio is 1:C

Time of instruction 5 mins.

Media used Viewgraphs

NOTE: Show viewgraph #36, Evacuate remains (1 of 3).

a. Evacuate remains to a mortuary affairs collection facility.

b. Supervise evacuation of remains.

(1) Identify evacuation requirements.

(2) Supervise the preparation of remains for evacuation.

(a) Place human remains pouch on litter or improvised litter.

(b) Place remains in remains pouch.

(c) Check to ensure that personal effects and ID tags are attached to the remains.

(d) Ensure the personal effects bag is marked with the same recovery number as the remains.

(e) Ensure the personal effects bag is tied to the remains to prevent its being separated or lost.

(f) Ensure that the ID tags are still on the remains or in the personal effects bag.

(g) Ensure all records prepared at the recovery site are complete and accurate before evacuating the remains from the area. If all records cannot be completed, a rough draft of a sketch, grid coordinates using a GPS if available, and any notes on circumstances involving the search and recovery mission should be obtained and/or completed.

(3) If you cannot evacuate the remains from the recovery site, you should at least move them to a central location where they can be located by mortuary affairs personnel at a later date.

NOTE: Show viewgraph #37, Evacuate remains (2 of 3).

(4) Coordinate the evacuation of remains with the S1 section.

(5) Coordinate security requirements for the pick-up site with the S2/3 sections.

(6) Evacuate remains to a mortuary affairs facility.

(a) Use available helicopter or ground transportation to evacuate the remains.

(b) When using air transportation select a landing which provides sufficient space for helicopter hover, landing and take-off.

NOTE: Show viewgraph #38, Evacuate remains (3 of 3).

(c) Move all remains to a central location while awaiting transportation. Ensure that all remains are shrouded.

(d) Supervise security of the landing.

c. Post guards to prevent any loss of personal effects or equipment and keep unauthorized personnel away.

d. When transportation arrives, load remains in the sequence directed by the crew.

e. Select one person to accompany the remains to the mortuary affairs facility. This person should have knowledge of what transpired, number of remains involved, locations, units involved, and organization of remains. The mortuary affairs personnel may need additional information from this person to complete their documentation of the case.

f. Account for and evacuate all search and recovery and support personnel.

NOTE: Show viewgraph #39, Isolated Interment.

g. Determine if isolated interment is to be conducted. Conduct isolated interments only in extreme situations and upon approval of the geographic combatant commander. Isolated interments are individual shallow graves constructed to prevent leaving the remains unattended in open areas.

NOTE: The expedient and respectful repatriation of deceased personnel to their PADD is the top priority of the joint mortuary affairs program. However, during extreme situations when the tactical and logistical situation leave no alternatives, a program of temporary interment may be implemented. All interments, whether performed at the unit level or by mortuary affairs personnel, are considered temporary except for committal at sea.

(1) Contact higher headquarters for approval.

(2) Perform isolated interment.

(3) Ensure all identification media and personal effects are left on the remains.

(4) Ensure remains are shrouded and placed in grave.

(5) Mark the interment site for future recovery.

(6) Prepare and submit an incident report to the joint mortuary affairs office. At a minimum, the incident report should include a ten digit grid coordinate for the site (by the Global Positioning System if available), the number of isolated graves, the tentative identification of each remains, and how each isolated grave is marked.

h. Review.

(1) During this time, we identified methods and procedures used in the evacuation of remains from your area of responsibility.

(2) We also discussed isolated interments and when they are authorized.

(3) Answer any question the student may have.

NOTE: Conduct a check on learning and summarize the enabling learning objective.

| |

| |

SECTION IV SUMMARY

Method of instruction Lecture/Conference

Instructor to student ratio is 1:C

Time of instruction 5 mins.

| |

| |

Review/

Summarize

Lesson Supervise mortuary affairs functions.

1. Identify planning considerations for search and recovery mission IAW JTTP 4-06 and FM 21-26.

2. Explain the preparations needed for movement to recovery site IAW JTTP 4-06 and FM 55-30.

3. Describe search and recovery procedures IAW JTTP 4-06.

4. Describe evacuation procedures for the for the remains to the mortuary affairs

collection point (MACP) IAW JTTP 4-06.

| |

NOTE: Determine if students have learned the material presented by soliciting student questions and explanations. Ask the students questions and correct misunderstandings.

Check on QUESTIONS

Learning

1. Why is an aerial reconnaissance of the search and recovery area more important than a map reconnaissance?

(Answer: Because this type of reconnaissance gives an effective, reliable view of the entire area. It is also more valuable than a map reconnaissance because during battle, features such as buildings, road junctions, and other landmarks, may be eliminated and the map does not reflect this. An aerial reconnaissance gives you readily available reference points and up-to-date terrain conditions of the road system leading to and from the recovery site. You can note routes of communications and cover and concealment. Also the location of friendly units can be seen from the air. Air reconnaissance is, however limited by bad weather, tactical, and security problems).

2. Which staff would you coordinate specialized transportation with?

(Answer: Coordinate with G4/S4 for specialized transportation such as a boat, helicopter or other aircraft, if practical and available).

NOTE: Solicit and answer the student’s questions. This is not a graded activity.

| |

| |

Transition

To Next

Lesson

| |

SECTION V STUDENT EVALUATION

| |

| |

Testing

Requirements Students will take a 20-minute, multiple choice exam.

| |

| |

Feedback

Requirement Schedule and provide feedback on the evaluation and any information to help answer student’s questions about the test. Provide remedial training as needed.

| |

| |

APPENDIX A

VIEWGRAPHS

................
................

In order to avoid copyright disputes, this page is only a partial summary.

Google Online Preview   Download