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necessary reprocessing of remains, for cost of casket and shipping container, and for required cleaning and return of the
transfer case to the command outside the United States. The port mortuary in the United States will furnish commands
outside of the United States the prices to be charged to the sponsor.
(7) Cost of Government transportation to the port mortuary in the United States when handling the remains of those
persons listed in table 2–1, item 16.
d. Collection from sponsor. The mortuary officer who arranges for preparation and disposition of remains will
collect costs listed in c above from the sponsor before the sponsor’s departure from the command. If collection cannot
be made and sponsor has departed the command, contact CDR, PERSCOM (TAPC–PED–D), for assistance in
collecting the money. Remains will not be held pending resolution of reimbursement problems. Proceeds collected for
services, supplies, and Government transportation provided by the command will be credited to current appropriations.
Reimbursements collected for port mortuary contract charges will be credited to the reimbursement account (DFAS–IN
Manual 37–100–(fiscal year)).
e. Reporting reimbursable charges. The command will report costs incurred and collections made in each individual
case to CDR, PERSCOM (TAPC–PED–D), Alexandria, VA 22331–0482, on DD Form 2062 and DD Form 1131 (Cash
Collection Voucher). Delinquent accounts will be reported to Director, Defense Finance and Accounting Service–IC
(DFAS–I–YC), Indianapolis, IN 46249. A copy of this action will be sent to CDR, PERSCOM (TAPC–PED–D).
6–17. Summary report on mortuary cases, supplies, and personnel (RCS CSGPA–1745)
a. DA Form 4339 (Mortuary Activity and Status Report (Overseas)) (RCS CSGPA–1745) will be prepared quarterly
by each Army mortuary facility outside of the United States. This form will be submitted to CDR, PERSCOM
(TAPC–PED–D), Alexandria, VA 22331–0482, by the 15th of the month following the end of each reporting period
(that is, in January, April, July, and October).
b. Instructions for completing DA Form 4339 and distribution of the form are part of the form.
Table 6–1
List of mortuary supplies and equipment
Acquisition NSN Description data
advice codes
(see note)
D 9930–00–191–9319 Aspirator, Hydro, Mortuary: Attaches to water faucet, operates by running water
D 9930–00–559–1171 Aspirator, Post, Mortuary: Attaches to Hydro Aspirator
D 9930–00–927–4569 Bag, Plastic, Clear: 90 In. L, 36 In. W, 4 Mil Thick, 50 per pkg
L 9930–00–255–8719 Carotid Set. Double injection, Medium, Complete with Tubes, Rubber Tubing, Metal
Slip, Hub Type Y and Shutoffs
D 9930–00–823–9805 Case, Transfer, Human Remains: Aluminum
L 9930–00–164–0656 Dermasurgery Wax, Paste, 1 lb can
K 9930–00–935–3638 Embalming Fluid, Arterial; Liquid 15 Gal Drum
K 9930–00–935–3639 Embalming Fluid, Cavity; Liquid 15 Gal Drum
D 9930–00–281–4656 Embalming Kit with components
Z 9930–00–654–2470 Fluid, Resensitizing
L 9930–00–654–2469 Footprint Pad
D 9930–00–340–1800 Gooseneck, Embalming: Curved Brass Tubes
L 9930–00–164–0657 Gooseneck, Embalming: Curved Steel Tubes
K 9930–00–164–0668 Hardening Compound, Mortuary: Powder, 30 lbs per 5 Gal Metal Pail
L 9930–00–164–0658 Head Rest, Mortuary: Molded Semi-Hard Rubber
D 9930–00–935–3973 Hexaphene: MA37
D 9930–00–242–4409 Injector, Embalming Fluid: Pressure Type; 2 1 ⁄ 2 Gal Cap; glass tank or percolator
K 9930–00–376–1320 Injector, Embalming Needle: Utility Model
D 9930–00–375–1708 Needles, Injector, Embalming: 1 Gross per box
D 9930–00–170–1492 Pouch, Human Remains: Cotton Duck; Olive Green
L 9930–00–240–2766 Pump, Aspirating, Mortuary
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