What is the purpose of CoastGuard regulation CIM_1770_9A?
The purpose of CoastGuard regulation CIM_1770_9A is to provide guidelines and procedures for managing military personnel casualties and decedent affairs.

Who does CoastGuard regulation CIM_1770_9A apply to?
CoastGuard regulation CIM_1770_9A applies to all Coast Guard military units, personnel, and contractors involved in casualty and decedent affairs.

What constitutes a military personnel casualty?
A military personnel casualty refers to any Coast Guard member who has been injured, wounded, killed, or missing as a result of military operations, training exercises, accidents, or other circumstances.

What is the purpose of the Casualty Reporting System (CASREPS)?
The Casualty Reporting System (CASREPS) is used to promptly report and document all military personnel casualties and incidents requiring official notification up the chain of command.

How are military personnel casualties reported?
Military personnel casualties are reported using the appropriate forms, such as the DD Form 93, Record of Emergency Data, and the NAVCG 4650, Injury/Illness Record.

What actions should be taken in the event a military member is injured or killed?
In the event a military member is injured or killed, immediate medical attention, casualty evacuation, and notification of appropriate Coast Guard units and authorities must be initiated as per the regulations outlined in CIM_1770_9A.

How are deceased military personnel's personal effects handled?
The personal effects of deceased military personnel should be inventoried, secured, and transferred to the appropriate authority for further disposition in accordance with designated instructions and protocols.

What support and assistance are provided to the families of military personnel casualties?
CoastGuard regulation CIM_1770_9A emphasizes providing prompt and compassionate support to the families of military personnel casualties, including assistance with travel arrangements, financial matters, bereavement counseling, and other necessary support services.

What is the process for obtaining military personnel casualty information for official purposes?
Authorized personnel can request military personnel casualty information through the Casualty Assistance Officer (CAO) assigned to the case or by contacting the appropriate command authority outlined in CIM_1770_9A.