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

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(2) When the flag is used to drape a closed casket (Non-Viewable Remains), it should be
placed so that the union (blue field) is at the head and over the left shoulder of the
deceased.
j. As the escort, and unless otherwise instructed by the PADD, you are allowed to attend the
funeral service.
k. If the NOK has expressed a desire for military honors, this office will request the
Commander of the nearest base to your final destination to furnish necessary personnel.
5. DEBRIEFING. Upon return to station, report to the Base Mortuary Officer within two days of
your return for debriefing. At this time provide AF Form 1947, Escort Report. The report
should identify any discrepancies, deviation of schedule, etc., that occurred on your mission.
6. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
a. You will have a smart, well-groomed appearance and maintain sobriety at all times.
b. Secure tickets and Special Orders.
c. Personally check to see that the remains you are escorting are placed aboard common
carrier.
d. Board common carrier being used and occupy seat after remains are placed on board.
e. Personally accompany remains if transferred en route. Stay with the remains until they are
placed on the proper common carrier being used. DO NOT PAY ANY
TRANSPORTATION COSTS OUT OF YOUR OWN POCKET, as they are paid by the
Government upon receipt of a valid claim for same.
f. If for any reason a deviation in schedule occurs en route, record the new itinerary and make
two (2) telephone calls. One to Mortuary Officer (575-218-2791 or 575-904-9099), and one
to the receiving funeral director, (Phone number is on the DD Form 1375). Give remains
name, where the delay occurred, reason for delay, and new arriving schedule.
g. Offer your services, through the receiving funeral director, to PADD and assist them if
they desire.
h. Be sympathetic and understanding in dealing with relatives, and in conversation do not
divulge information which should be safeguarded. Remember, the deceased is the most
important person in the world to their surviving loved ones.