Purpose & Safety
What is the number one priority during S&R operations?
Care for deceased HRs in AO
Line search
Where are all remains or PE immediately transported
Mortuary Affairs Collection Point (MCAP)
When will S&R be efforts be conducted?
Under conditions that do not endanger personnel
What is the required action if a line individual discover findings?
Stop movement. Raise hand and call out find
What is the first step in the Mortuary Affairs process during contingency operations?
Search & Recovery
What search pattern is commonly used for open areas requiring thorough coverage?
Grid search
What degree (°F) are remains refrigerated at?
38-40°F or pack in ice
Under hostile conditions who will determine when its safe for S&R operations?
Who is responsible for documenting evidence, findings, scene conditions during recovery operations?
Recorder
T/F: Small expedient S&R teams will consist of FSS, SFS, EOD, investigating officer
True
How many tags do whole/large remains receive?
2. 1 on remains, 1 on HPR
Who is the lead for S&R in theater operations?
Army
How many personnel will the deliberate S&R team consist of?
11
Who will make every effort to recover and evacuate all deceased remains in their AO
Commander (CC)
What are the 2 types of Search and Recovery Operations?
Immediate Recovery Operations
Deliberate Recovery Operations
DD Form 565 (Statement of Recognition of the Deceased)
Who must the Mortuary Officer contact prior to S&R operations?
Component Headquarters Staff
Match the letter marker with its correct designation
R, P, E
R = Remains
P = Partial remains
E = Personal effects
What report confirms all personnel are accounted for during operations?
Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)
Under non-hostile, who determines if/when an area is safe to conduct S&R operations
EOD, CBRN, Fire, EM, and SFS
How many tags do portions of remains receive?
3. 1 on remains, 1 on bag, 1 on stake
Mission, Enemy, Terrain, Troop, Time, civil consideration
How many HRPs are used for contaminated remains?
2