ARMY DA PAM 638-2 PDF

This pamphlet applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard of the U.S., and the U.S., and the U.S. Army Reserve. It also applies to all personnel who participate in the disposition of remains and personal effects process at unit, installation, and casualty area command levels. During mobilization, procedures contained in this pamphlet may be modified by the proponent.

The purpose of this pamphlet is to provide practical guidance and procedures for unit commanders, casualty area commands (CACs), casualty assistance officers (CAOs), and summary courts-martial (SCMs) charged with the care and disposition of remains and/or disposition of personal effects (PE).