FM 10-286 records must include a visual recognition statement: a description of the effects found on the remains; data on the physical condition of the remains; charts showing dental, fingerprint, and skeletal or anatomical data; the cause of death: the procedures used to recover the remains: and the conclusions reached in the identification process. (5) All remains from an airplane crash or other major accident must be processed simultaneously. (6) Information concerning the identification or shipment of remains must not be released to news media before positive identification has been established for all remains and next of kin have been notified. The responsible commander must submit interim progress reports to the Director, US Army Casualty and Memorial Affairs Directorate, TAGO. b. Procedures.
DesignationFM 10-286
EditionJan 1987
StatusSuperseded
Pages198
FunctionSustainment
CollectionRecent Archive