by order of the commander cannon air force - Air Force E-Publishing

20 CANNONAFBI34-242 30 OCTOBER 2012
2.3.6.2. Base personnel should use extreme caution in answering any queries relating to
deaths of military personnel. An aircraft (or other) accident will generate
numerousquestions from concerned civilians and worried relatives of Air Force members
believed to be involved in the accident. All inquires should be directed to the 27
SOW/PA office.
2.3.6.3. SOFSS will ensure members appointed to the base S&R team have at least oneyear
retention on station. They may not be assigned to another disaster response team
and must have mental and physical fortitude necessary to handle this sensitive duty.
2.3.6.4. Squadron commanders, upon request of the MO, will recommend a
commissioned officer to the 27 SOMSG/CC for appointment as SCO. Also, an escort of
equal rank or higher or appointed by the family will be required.
2.3.6.5. Squadron commanders will immediately recommend an Air Force member of
the required rank to the 27 SOMSG/CC for appointment as a FLO upon request of the
MO.
2.4. Identification Roles and Responsibilities.
2.4.1. The Mortuary Officer will:
2.4.1.1. Ensure the NMOMI processes remains for individual identification when
AFSVA/SVOM is not required to respond.
2.4.1.2. Request identification assistance from HQ AFSVA/SVOM when identification
cannot be established.
2.4.2. New Mexico Office of Medical Investigator (NMOMI) or AFME (AFIP/OAFME
for all mishaps) will serve as the examining official and will examine and process the
remains for identification.
2.5. Preparation of Remains for an On-Base Mass Incident:
2.5.1. AFMAO will be the lead preparation team for remains.
2.6. Preparation of Remains for an Off-Base Mass Incident:
2.6.1. AFMAO will still be the lead preparation team unless local jurisdiction refuses to
relinquish authority to the U.S. Air Force. However, AFMAO will still be contacted and
involved.