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Chapter 2
GENERAL MASS FATALITY POLICY
2.1. Operating Locations and Facilities. Depending upon the incident, mass fatality remains
processing operations could be conducted in the field, a civilian facility or at the Dover AFB Port
Mortuary. Dover AFB facility has the capability to expand for processing human remains during
mass fatalities and is the preferred location for conducting mass fatality support. If the incident
occurs within the area of responsibility of CAFB as defined in Attachment 18, contract funeral
homes within Clovis, NM will be called upon to assist in the storage of remails until AFMAO
can respond. In the event the local funeral homes cannot support the entire mass fatality incident,
installation refers may be used to augment and the NMOMI may also augment.
2.2. Funding. Installations will use their own O&M funds to fund immediate requirements and
request reimbursement through their MAJCOM. The 27 Force Support Operations Officer shall
draft a monetary budget to be approved by the 27 SOFSS/CC to be used for the purchase of
Search and Recovery (S&R) items (uniforms, equipment, and Tyvek suites) and other necessary
mortuary equipment. The budget will also allow for the maintenance of said necessities in order
to ensure the proper working quality of all equipment.
2.3. Roles and Responsibilities (IAW AFI 34-242).
2.3.1. The Commander, 27th Special Operations Wing (27 SOW). Will:
2.3.1.1. Make passenger manifests and other documentation available to the Armed
Forces Identification Team in the event of an aircraft accident when military personnel
are involved, and aid the MO in obtaining relevant aircraft documentation originating
from another base.
2.3.1.2. Provide 11 members for the base S&R team, comprised of military members
assigned to the 27 SOFSS. Must also ensure the S&R team is inspected at least annually.
2.3.1.3. Appoint a SCO for each active duty death upon initiation of special orders by
Mortuary Affairs (MA).
2.3.1.4. Appoint a FLO within 24 hours for each active duty death upon initiation of
special orders by MA.
2.3.1.5. Provide religious support as required, through the base chaplain’s office to the
victim’s family and members of the base S&R team.
2.3.1.6. Provide such assistance as is required in determining correct legal procedures
during any situation described in this plan through the staff judge advocate. The base
legal office will review all SCO case files before approval and signature by the 27 SOW
Commander.
2.3.1.7. Review and approve all active duty SCO case files upon their completion.
2.3.2. The Commander, 27th Special Operations Mission Support Group (27
SOMSG). Will:
2.3.2.1. Review and approve all active duty SCO case files upon their completion.