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Training period
An authorized and scheduled regular inactive duty training period. A training period must be at least two hours for
retirement point credit and four hours for pay. Previously used interchangeably with other common terms such as drills,
drill period, assemblies, periods of instruction, and so forth. (Joint Pub 1–02)
Trench burial
A method of burial resorted to when casualties are heavy whereby a trench is prepared and the individual remains are
laid in it side by side, thus obviating the necessity of digging and filling in individual graves. See also burial. (Joint
Pub 1–02)
Trench interment
A method of interment in which remains are placed head-to-toe. Used only for temporary multiple burials. (This term
and its definition modify the existing term “trench burial,” and its definition is approved for inclusion in the next
edition of Joint Pub 1–02.)
Unaccompanied baggage
Suitcases, trunks, or luggage not in association or possession of the decedent.
Unaccounted for
An inclusive term (not a casualty status) applicable to personnel whose person or remains are not recovered or
otherwise accounted for following hostile action. Commonly used when referring to personnel who are killed in action
and whose bodies are not recovered. See also casualty; casualty category; casualty status; casualty type. (Joint Pub
1–02)
United States civil authorities
Those elected and appointed public officials and employees who constitute the governments of the 50 States, District of
Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, United States possessions and territories, and political subdivisions thereof.
(Joint Pub 1–02)
Very seriously ill or injured
The casualty status of a person whose illness or injury is classified by medical authority to be of such severity that life
is imminently endangered. Also called VSII. See also casualty status. (Joint Pub 1–02)
Voluntary training
Training in a non-pay status for individual Ready Reservists and active status Standby Reservists. Participation in
voluntary training is for retirement points only and may be achieved by training with Selected Reserve or voluntary
training units; by active duty for training; by completion of authorized military correspondence courses; by attendance
at designated courses of instruction; by performing equivalent duty; by participation in special military and professional
events designated by the Military Departments; or by participation in authorized Civil Defense activities. Retirees may
voluntarily train with organizations to which they are properly preassigned by orders for recall to active duty in a
national emergency or declaration of war. Such training shall be limited to that training made available within the
resources authorized by the Secretary concerned. (Joint Pub 1–02)
Will
A written and signed statement, made by an individual, that provides for the disposition of their property when they
die. (See also codicil and probate.)
Wounded
See seriously wounded; slightly wounded. See also battle casualty. (Joint Pub 1–02)
Section III
Special Abbreviations and Terms
Abrasion
Antemortem injuries resulting from friction of the skin against a firm object and causing removal of the epidermis.
Accessory chemicals
Chemicals used in addition to vascular (arterial) and cavity embalming fluids. Include but are not limited to hardening
compounds, preservative powders, sealing agents, mold-preventive agents, and compress application agents.
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