2007-10-07 05:25:44 · 6 answers · asked by Baby boy born July 2nd 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Notification needs to be done within 24 hours, but normally within 12. Prior to being notified, everything needs to be verified. There have been cases where notification has been delayed due to families being out of town.
With the quickness of news now - internet, live broadcasts, etc. - they do it as quickly as possible.
As a FRG leader, I tell my families if they will be out of town, let us know how they can be reached.
2007-10-07 08:03:32 · answer #1 · answered by Diane 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This happens very fast. The military works very hard to get the information to you before the news media can get to you.
When I was in Iraq, the only time the notifications took over 18 hours was when the next of kin was out of the country.
2007-10-07 13:33:22 · answer #2 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they try to do it within 24 hours. depending on the severity of the injury, it could be in person, or they could allow the injured servicemember to call themselves. In any event, the names are NOT released publicly until the family has been notified and has been given a Casualty Affairs officer as a Liaison.
2007-10-07 18:04:20 · answer #3 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went through the training a while ago. If I remember within 12 hrs of the death of the service member someone will visit your home and break the news. If the person is just wounded you will get a call.
2007-10-07 13:26:28 · answer #4 · answered by guns155mm 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You really don't want to know!
but, An official Military team will arrive at your door, An Officer, A chaplain and an NCO to personally inform you of the circumstances of your loved one.
2007-10-07 12:58:31 · answer #5 · answered by Don Vittorio Corlleone 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it happens as soon as possible,.....or in other words,.....A.S.A.P.,.....
2007-10-07 14:11:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋