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                                      USCENTAF/DE
                                    CRITICAL ISSUES


I SUBJECT: HANDLING OF CONTAMINATED HUMAN REMAINS

OBSERVATION: JCS has not identified procedures and specific
responsibilities to field units for handling deceased human remains
during conflicts when chemical, biological or nuclear contamination
exists. There are no validated process to ensure complete
decontamination of remains.

ACTION: CENTCOM/J4 has obtained approval for temporary burial of
contaminated remains, if required. Need JCS procedural guidance on
decontamination actions; to include collection efforts, processing,
and disposition of remains.

                                                                                 AS OF 24 NOV 90
                                                                                 OPR: [(b)(2)]
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