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suicide population. Beginning 1 January 2003, the CSR will be mandatory following everyconfirmed or suspected suicide of active duty soldiers, including ARNG and USAR soldierserving on active duty at the time of death.The purpose of the CSR is not to assign blame. While understanding that determining anylessons learned is valuable, commanders should not take a “fault finding approach” toinvestigating suicides or suicide attempts, which would only serve to prolong the recovery periodfor the unit.The CSR will be prepared by a MH professional, assigned by the local MEDCOM commander.7.2.b. Army Suicide Analysis Report (SAR):Completed by a trained MHO appointed by the local installation Director of Health Services(usually the hospital commander) after receiving a formal request from either from CID orvictim's brigade commander or higher echelon commander at that installation. The SAR allowsthe commander an opportunity to present any concerns or questions regarding the death of asoldier or civilian to a professionally trained MHO. Any request for information would have a 30day suspense for completion. This report would include the CSSR and additionally provide:1) a narrative analysis which details both the developmental/historical events thatpredisposed the victim to suicide as well as a narrative description of the more currentpreceding antecedent precipitants.2) a "lessons-learned" & recommendations section.3) address any specific questions posed by the chain of command.7.2.c. Army Psychological Autopsy (PA):Completed only by a fellowship-trained forensic psychiatrist/psychologist. Initiated only at therequest of the involved medical examiner doing the physical autopsy or CID investigator toresolve cases where there is an equivocal cause of death.SH-2-31