ARMY ESCORT BRIEFING
INTRODUCTION
Good morning (afternoon), I am _________________ of the
______________Casualty Area Command (CAC) (or OCONUS mortuary). The
purpose of this briefing is to familiarize you with your duties as a military escort
for the remains of (rank and name of deceased.). This briefing will cover
your duties from the time you depart the preparing mortuary until you return to
your unit.
Your mission as an escort is to ensure that (rank and name of the deceased
soldier’s) remains are safeguarded and properly moved from the time of release
from the preparing mortuary until delivery to the receiving funeral home selected
by the Person Authorized to Direct Disposition (PADD).
I’d like to emphasize the importance of this assignment, and the requirement
that you maintain the highest standards of conduct and courtesy, including
neatness of appearance and sobriety. You will not discuss the purpose of your
travel with anyone other than the carrier’s agents and representatives.
Furthermore, you will not discuss with anyone rumors, speculation, or
circumstances of the incident surrounding the death of the soldier.
You will wear the Class "A" uniform and be well groomed when you depart the
preparing mortuary. This will be your duty uniform until the completion of your
mission.
Because of the nature of this mission, you are the Army’s representative;
therefore your conduct and attitude will be above reproach. You must exercise
tact and diplomacy throughout this mission. Further guidance concerning your
duties is included in DA PAM 638-2, Chapter 6. A copy is attached for your use.
During this mission, you are responsible to this (CAC or OCONUS mortuary)
and the Casualty and Memorial Affairs Operations Center, Disposition Branch. If
you need assistance at any time during this mission, contact (CAC or OCONUS
mortuary) or contact Total Army PERSCOM, Casualty and Memorial Affairs
Operations Center (CMAOC), Disposition Branch. (Hand the escort the point
of contact information sheet)
TRANSPORTATION
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