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Desires of the Military MemberThe desires of the military member, expressed in the record of emergency data (DD Form 93) or expressed by the member at the time of the casualty concerning whom not to notify, shall be honored unless, in the judgment of the member's commander, official notification by the Military Service should be made.
Soldier not seriously injured
Notified via phone by soldier or someone else in Command
Soldier Seriously or Very Seriously Injured
In cases involving "very seriously ill or injured" (VSI), "seriously ill or injured" (SI), or "incapacitating illness or injury" (III) casualties, initial notification(s) in person to the primary NOK by a uniformed representative of the Military Service concerned is encouraged; otherwise, telegraphic or telephonic communication shall be used. Whenever a casualty occurs as the result of a hostile action or terrorist activity and the casualty is classified as "not seriously injured" (NSI), official notification to the NOK by the Military Service concerned need be made only if the member expressly requests it. If an injury renders the member physically or mentally incapable of communicating with the NOK or involves serious disfigurement, major diminution of sight or hearing, or loss of a major extremity, initial notification(s) shall be made to the NOK.
Deceased, Missing, and Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN)
Notification(s) shall be made in person to the primary NOK, (listed on DD Form 93) by a uniformed representative of the Military Service concerned, unless unusual circumstances prevent such procedures. Whenever a casualty occurs as the result of either a hostile action or terrorist activity, initial notification(s) shall also be made in person to parents who are the secondary NOK by a uniformed representative of the Military Service concerned, unless unusual circumstances prevent such procedures. All facts and circumstances on the casualty incident, known at the time of the initial notification, shall be provided to the NOK. Whenever someone other than the member's commander or designated representative makes initial notification, an official notification confirmation to the NOK shall be made by telegraphic or written communication.
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Although Death and Burial are depressing subjects, as a servicemember or military family member you need to be aware of the vital benefits you are entitled to before you need them. The following information is presented to assist you in planning for, or dealing with, one of life's most unpleasant times.
In 2005 congress enacted The Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2005. The act increased the immediate cash payment from $12,420 to $100,000. The benefit is a lump sum gratuitous payment made by the Army to eligible beneficiaries of a member who dies on active duty including full-time active guard/reserve personnel; USAR personnel traveling directly en route to or from or participating in annual training (AT), active duty training (ADT), initial active duty training (IADT), active duty for special work (ADSW), special active duty training (SADT) or inactive duty training (IDT) and ARNG personnel traveling directly en route to or from or participating in AT, ADT, full time national guard duty (FTNGD), temporary tour of active duty (TTAD), IADT or IDT. Its purpose is to help the survivors in their readjustment and to aid them in meeting immediate expenses incurred. Read More
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