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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: Working with CENTCOM/J4 to obtain approval for temporary burial 
of contaminated remains, if required. Need JCS procedural guidance on 
decontamination actions; to include collection efforts, processing-, 
transportation and disposition of remains. 
 
AS OF 3 NOV 90 
OPR:	[(B)(2)]

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