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JP 3-50 National Search and Rescue Manual Vol I - US Navy

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C. By Air Force. Air Force regulations prohibit use of Air Force<br />

aircraft for removal of a civilian body from a search area, unless<br />

removal will lessen danger to ground parties who would have to do the<br />

job. The Air Force will not search for a body as SAR. However, base<br />

comm<strong>and</strong>ers normally have the authority to assist local law enforcement<br />

officials provided such action does not interfere with their primary<br />

mission.<br />

D. Across International Borders. Removal of human remains,<br />

military or civilian, across international borders involves local <strong>and</strong><br />

national laws of the countries. Prior to removal, United States<br />

diplomatic officials in the countries must be consulted for necessary<br />

clearances.<br />

1232 Disposal of Human Remains<br />

Careful preservation of human remains has important implications<br />

for humanitarian reasons, legal requirements, <strong>and</strong> accident<br />

investigations. Medical examination of bodies may lead to important<br />

conclusions by accident investigators. State <strong>and</strong> local laws usually<br />

require official determination of cause of death. Certification of<br />

death is important to settlement of estates <strong>and</strong> insurance claims, <strong>and</strong><br />

other legal proceedings. Remains should normally be delivered to the<br />

local coroner or medical examiner. In cases involving military<br />

deceased, further transfer should be arranged between the coroner <strong>and</strong><br />

the Mortuary Affairs/Decedent Affairs Officer, following Service<br />

regulations.<br />

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