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Attachment 15
REQUIRED CASE FILE FORMATS
A15.1. Mortuary case files will include a table of contents at the beginning of each file and
tabbed on the right side of the file. Files should be maintained in an 8 ½‖ x 11‖ Pendex by
Esselite Pressboard Folder (NSN OS1-F11533F13).
A15.2. Disposition of Mortuary Case Files. When mortuary actions are complete and the
summary courts officer file has been closed (per AFI 34-244, paragraph 3.11.6), installations will
forward the original case file to HQ AFSVA/SVOM and retain a copy for their files for three
years.
Table A15.1. Active Duty Case File Format.
Front of
File
Table of Contents
Tab 1 Form 57, Mortuary Guide
Tab 2 All message traffic.
Tab 3 AF Form 970, Statement on Disposition of Remains, confirmation letter or
DD Form 2065, if death occurs overseas.
Tab 4 All identification documents.
Tab 5 DD Form 2063, Record of Preparation and Disposition of Remains (Within
CONUS) or DD Form 2062 (Outside CONUS).
Tab 6 AF Form 1947, Escort Report, and order appointing escort.
Tab 7 Department of the Army or Navy forms similar to and used in lieu of the
above.
Tab 8 Copies of purchase and delivery orders and paid vouchers.
Tab 9 All payment documents, forms and supporting documentations (AF Form 969,
DD Form 1375).
Tab 10 Travel orders, vouchers and supporting documents for persons authorized
funeral travel.
Tab 11 AF Form 140, Cremation Authorization and Disposition of Cremains
Request.
Tab 12 Itemized list of clothing items and all receipts for items purchased with the
Government Purchase Card (GPC) authorization letter.
Tab 13 AF Form 1946, Honor Guard Checklist.
Tab 14 Chronological log of events.
Tab 15 DD Form 1300, Report of Casualty and or DD Form 2064, Certificate of
Death Overseas.
Tab 16 Any other document you feel necessary (e.g., Family Liaison Officer Log).
Document contents of this tab in the table of contents.
A15.3. Summary Courts case files will be tabbed on the left side of the mortuary case file.
Files should be maintained in an 8 ½‖ x 11‖ Pendex by Esselite Pressboard Folder (NSN OS1-
F11533F13).