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NHOH HM Manual Ch 25
NAVEDTRA HM Manual Ch 25: Decedent Affairs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What Decedent Affairs Programs are not utilized to carry out standard responsibilities... | Concurrent Death |
| Which program is initiated during major military operations? | Graves Registration |
| What will NOT require submission of a Personnel Casualty Report? | Prisoner of War |
| The PADD should be notified of a death during what hours of operation? | 0500-2400 |
| A CACO is normally assigned to assist the needs of family members for what period of time? | 90 days |
| The Commanding Officer must write a letter of condolence to the appropriate NOK within what time frame? | 48 hours |
| True or False: When an individual is involved in a motorcycle or automobile accident or under the care of a physician and death occurs, they must receive an autopsy. | False |
| True or False: When an autopsy is desired but not required permission must be granted from the PADD. | True |
| What type of message should be used to notify BUMED and Navy Mortuary Affairs of a disaster resulting in the death of naval members? | Priority |
| When a search and recovery operation continues longer than 36 hours how often is a report submitted to BUMED? | 24 hours |
| What determination is NOT made by Navy Mortuary Affairs? | Unidentifiable |
| The Navy awards annual mortuary contracts to local funeral homes anticipating what minimum number of deaths per year? | 3 |
| What type of contract is utilized when there are no mortuary contracts in effect? | One time contract |
| Dressing.... | Primary Expenses |
| Uniform... | Primary Expenses |
| Removal from place of death... | Transportation Expenses |
| Grave plot... | Secondary Expenses |
| Autopsy preparation.... | Primary Expenses |
| Delivery of remains to cemetery.... | Transportation Expenses |
| Prior to the transportation of remains they may be refrigerated below what degrees Fahrenheit? | 40 degrees |
| Who may be able to provide mortuary services if death occurs in an area not served by Navy facilities? | Department of State |
| What form must accompany the remains of a member to a CONUS point of entry from OCONUS? | DD 2064 |
| How many copies of the Statement of Recognition (DD 565) must accompany the remains? | 2 |
| What are the dimensions of the standard and oversized naval caskets? | 25x81 and 23x78 |
| True or False: When the mortician is unable to seize the odor of remains, they will not be accepted for burial at sea. | True |
| Which of following is NOT an authorized method of primary transportation for remains? | Train |
| True or False: Cremated remains may be shipped to a CONUS point of entry via commercial air. | True |
| When transporting remains of death resulting from a communicable disease, there is a label placed on the transfer case that states ______ . | Contagious |
| To be selected as an escort of remains you must meet all criteria EXCEPT? | From the same city |
| The escort selected by the PADD is also known as ______ . | Special escort |
| Who is ultimately responsible for assigning an inventory board for the personal effects of a deceased member? | Commanding Officer |
| To whom, must an application requesting a commercial headstone be submitted? | Veteran Affairs |
| When requesting funds for services of deceased military personnel other than Navy and Marine Corps, what form is used? | MED 5360-3 |
| Which of the following is not a classification for national cemeteries? | Planned |
| True or False: Any Navy or Marine Corps member serving on active duty at the time of death may be buried in any open national cemetery including Arlington, Virginia (with requirements met). | True |