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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. 142 AR 638–2 • 22 December 2000
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Specific group of diseases or conditions that are indicative of severe immunosuppression related to infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Persons who died with AIDS may exhibit conditions such as wasting syndrome, extrapulmonary tuberculosis, and Kaposi’s sarcoma. Aerobic In the presence of free oxygen. Anaerobic In the absence of free oxygen. Antemortem Before death. Anticoagulant fluid Ingredient of embalming fluids that retards the natural postmortem tendency of blood to become more viscous or prevents adverse reactions between blood and other embalming chemicals. Arterial (vascular) fluid Concentrated, preservative, embalming chemical that is diluted with water to form the arterial solution for injection into the arterial system during vascular embalming. Its purpose is to inactivate saprophytic bacterial and render the body tissues susceptible to decomposition. Arterial solution Mixture of arterial (vascular) fluid and water used for the arterial injection. May include supplemental fluids. Aspiration Withdrawal of gas, fluids, and semi-solid from body cavities and hollow viscera by means of suction with an aspirator and a trocar. Autopsy Postmortem examination of the organs and tissues of a body to determine cause of death or pathological condition. Biohazard Biological agent or condition that constitutes a hazard to humans. Blood Human blood, human blood components, and products made from human blood. Bloodborne pathogens Pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Contaminated Marked by the presence or reasonably anticipated presence of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item or surface. Contaminated laundry Laundry that has been soiled with blood or other potentially infectious materials or may contain sharps. Contaminated sharps Any contaminated object that can penetrate the skin including, but not limited to needles, scalpels, broken glass, and exposed ends of wires. Universal precautions An approach to infection control in which all human blood and certain human body fluids are treated as if they are contaminated with HIV, HBV, and other bloodborne pathogens. AR 638–2 • 22 December 2000 143
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Army Regulation 638-2 Deceased Pers
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Headquarters Department of the Army
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