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USCENTAF/DE 
CRITICAL ISSUE

 
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 15 DEC 90 
OPR: 	[(b)(2)]

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