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

2. The SMIO should use good judgment in releasing the names of
civilian casualties. Every reasonable effort should be made
to notify the next of kin as soon as possible. This can
usually be accomplished with the assistance of local police or
the American Red Cross.
B. Survivors
1. Names and addresses of survivors should not be released until
positive identification has been accomplished. Generally,
survivor information should not be released prior to release
of casualty information, although circumstances may permit
exceptions.
2. Survivors should be encouraged and assisted in contacting
their families as soon as possible. However, SMIOs should
tactfully brief survivors on releasing information and
possible reasons for withholding information.
C. SRU Crews. Unless prohibited by the parent Service, names of
personnel assigned to SRUs may be released.
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