2007-09-26 06:02:47 · 7 answers · asked by antisocialgirl06 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Assuming the next of kin wants it, you can serve as the funeral escort and accompany the mortal remains all the way to the burial site. It is considered to be temporary duty and you return to your duty station, ship or post upon completion of that duty.
2007-09-26 08:07:19 · answer #1 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have our own funeral services here in Iraq or Afghanistan for our fallen brethern when that happens. We cannot go home to their home service but we can ask to be one of the soldier to carry them on to the plane. This is not allowed because this soldier will probably have lots of friends in the unit so to determine if who goes would be difficult. I believe the only time a soldier is allowed to go home for another one is if the deceased one is a family member. But to avoid this as much as possible we always watch out for all our fellow soldiers everyday!
2007-09-26 06:12:05 · answer #2 · answered by niki 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, you can not. They do have a memorial service for the dead in Iraq.
2007-09-26 07:07:57 · answer #3 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not usually, no. you can ask to be the escort of the body, but only if you served together in the same unit.
2007-09-26 06:10:56 · answer #4 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Typically, "no", however it is up to your CO.
2007-09-26 06:36:46 · answer #5 · answered by Guessses, A.R.T. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
highly unlikely...missions come first
2007-09-26 06:08:01 · answer #6 · answered by allen2859 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No
2007-09-26 06:51:50 · answer #7 · answered by MadMaxx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋