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40 CANNONAFBI34-242 30 OCTOBER 2012 (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.
CANNONAFBI34-242 30 OCTOBER 2012 41 i. If the remains you are escorting are non-viewable but the PADD desires to open the casket, there is no law prohibiting them to do so. However, as a member of the Armed Forces, you will neither encourage nor participate in the opening of the casket containing non-viewable remains. j. If at any time any problem is encountered concerning religion, contact the nearest military chaplain or, if not available, a civilian clergyman. k. If circumstances of an emergency or unusual nature arise which you are unable to handle, call the Mortuary Officer, (575-218-2791) or Command Post (575-784-2253) to contact a mortuary representative. 7. After carefully reading these instructions and following a briefing by the Mortuary Officer, you will complete a certificate indicating your full understanding of the contents of this letter. 1 st Ind, XXXXXXXXX MEMORANDUM FOR SOFSS/FSOXU JOE MORTUARY, MSgt, USAF Mortuary Affairs Technician 05 Apr 04 I certify that I received a copy of this letter and have been briefed on its contents. Name, Rank, USAF Appointed Escort Note: Complete this letter in duplicate. Give original to the escort and file duplicate in case file. The escort will sign the above certification.
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