HUMAN RESOURCES SENIOR LEADERS COURSE 42A

Implement Casualty Operations

PE 1 PRACTICAL EXERCISE PE1 Answer Key

Version 2.1

September 2015 STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS

OBJECTIVE: This practical exercise is designed to measure your ability to supervise casualty operations.

MATERIALS REQUIRED: a. #2 Pencil b. Blank Paper c. AR 638-8 d. AR 600-8-4 e. AR 638-2 f. FM 1-0 g. DA PAM 638-

3. INSTRUCTIONS:

PART ONE:

Read the case study, "The Light." Think about what you would do if you were the Brigade S-1 in this situation. Work individually to answer each of the questions pertaining to the case study and casualty operations. After 60 minutes you will discuss your answers as a class.

PART TWO: a. You may mark in this booklet and retain it for future reference. You MAY NOT use this booklet or any part of it for your exam. b. This PE consists of 10 multiple choice questions. In order to receive a passing score of 70%, you must answer 7 questions correctly. There is only one correct answer for each question. You have 60 minutes to complete this PE. c. Using the materials listed in paragraph 2, choose the best answer for each question. Indicate your choice on a separate sheet of paper.

2 This casualty case study is dedicated to the fallen heroes of the 3d BDE, 25th IN DIV (L) BRONCOS. We honor their service and their sacrifice. The Light

The day had been another long one – MDMP for the upcoming elections ran right into the final push of combat operations to secure key locations for voter registration. Casualties, planning for the elections, DA directed OERs for company grade officers, the leave and pass program, unending VIP visits to the base, and a plethora of other tasks had made the past 3 days turn into one long one. You just fell into a deep sleep as you heard the door creak and a bright light glowed at the entrance of the tent. The BDE XO and BDE S3 were sound asleep as the light came closer to your bunk, “MAJ Miller?,…MAJ Miller?” “No, it’s the BDE 1, MAJ Miller is in the corner” you replied, trying to cover your eyes from the light and directing the Soldier to the back of the tent.

The TOC night RTO needed the S3, and you sat up to listen as he finally got MAJ Miller’s attention. Task Force 2-8 IN had troops in contact (TIC) and things had gotten messy. A convoy was returning from the Argendab valley on its way to their Forward Operating Base after a 10 day patrol. The trail up-armored humvee in the convoy rolled over an electronically detonated improvised explosive device (IED) and the initial reports were grim.

After a quick scramble to get dressed and a dash to the TOC, you listened intently to the TACSAT traffic, while your eyes scanned the MERCHAT. 4 Soldiers were in the Humvee that detonated - two reported KIA, and 2 severely wounded with severed limbs. One of the KIA was SSG Grines – he just came off R&R leave with his family in Hawaii two days ago, you had worked with him for months in the BDE HQs when he was assigned to the S3 shop and were close. MEDEVAC was just launched and ETA back to Kandahar Airfield was expected to be 90 minutes.

As you walked back to your office you passed the wall of heroes outside the entrance to the command group…9 KIA in 6 months, 25 Purple Hearts…and lot’s of young faces staring at you. You felt tired, numb, and sick to your stomach…another condolence letter, a shocked and horrified wife, and another face on the wall. 2-8 IN had two KIA just 10 days ago…and now 2 more in the same platoon from the same company. As you sat down in your chair you stared at the computer screen, readying yourself for the long 48 hours to come and the myriad of tasks you need to complete and supervise as the Brigade Combat Team S1 NCOIC. Casualty operations were your number one mission, and no room for error existed when it came to a Soldier, his unit, and family.

This case study was submitted by MAJ Mark Tribus, BDE S1, 3d BDE, 25th ID (L) who wrote this based on a real situation he encountered when deployed to Afghanistan. Original publication of this case study was on the S1Net.

3 1. The HR enabling system used to track casualties is eMILPO. a. True b. False

FM 1-0, para 3-105

2. The reporting timeline standard on casualty reports to HRC is 12 hours? a. True b. False

DA Pam 638, para 4-5

3. By statute, who must be appointed at each location to handle the disposition of personal effects and what rank must they be? a. A Summary Court Martial Officer (SCMO) and he or she must be an O-6 or higher b. A General Court Martial Officer (GCMO) and he/she must be a general c. A Summary Court Martial Officer (SCMO) and he/or she must be a commissioned officer d. The Installation/Theater Commander

AR 638-2, para 18-3

4. Which of the following is not a type of casualty report? a. Health and Comfort b. STACH c. SUPP d. Health and Welfare

FM 1-0, para 4-102

5. What does the disposition of remains process include? a. identification, preparation, transportation, and internment b. recovery, evacuation, identification, preparation, transportation, and interment of remains. c. recovery, identification, preparation, and transportation d. identification, processing, evacuation, and interment

AR 638-2, para 1-21

4 6. Who is the release authority for casualty information in Theater? a. Bn Cdr b. Bde Cdr c. 1st O-6 in chain of command d. ASCC

FM 1-0, para 4-109

7. Who is responsible for preparing the INIT casualty report? a. Unit b. Bn S-1 c. Bde S-1 d. G-1

FM 1-0, para 4-138

8. What are the major casualty program functions? a. Casualty reporting and casualty assistance b. Casualty reporting; casualty notification, and casualty assistance c. Casualty reporting; casualty notification, casualty assistance, and mortuary affairs d. Casualty reporting; casualty notification; casualty assistance; mortuary affairs; and line of duty determination

AR 638-8 para 1-7

9. What of the following is not a term used to classify a Casualty? a. Killed in Action (KIA), b. Died of Wounds Received in Action (DWRIA) c. Missing in Action (MIA) d. Wounded in Action (WIA)

DA Pam 638-8 para 4-11

10. What is the rank requirement in notification to the PNOK? a. Senior enlisted only b. Captain or higher; a Warrant Officer - CW2 or higher; if Enlisted - SFC or higher c. Commissioned Officers only d. Captain or higher; CW2 or higher; SFC or higher; GS-13 or higher

AR 638-8, para 4-5a

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