October 2010

United States Army

Soldier Support Institute

Adjutant General School

Brigade S-1 Operations Course

Coordinate Deployed Casualty Operations

PE2 PRACTICAL EXERCISE PE2

STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS

OBJECTIVE: This practical exercise measures your ability to manage the casualty reporting system as a member of the BCT S-1. You will demonstrate your knowledge of the casualty reporting system and procedures by accurately submitting casualty reports and casualty related documents.

MATERIALS REQUIRED: You will have pencil/pen, paper, Casualty Operations References: FM 1-0, AR 600-8-1, AR 600-8-4, AR 638-2, and DA Pam 638-2, and a PE supplement consisting of an ORB, DD Form 93, SGLV, and 2 Casualty Feeder Reports. Check your PE supplement now. If you are missing a page or a portion of it is illegible, obtain a new one from your instructor.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Ensure your name, student number, course number, class number, and today’s date are on your completed products.

2. Students will break into groups of two for this exercise. You may only communicate with your partner regarding this exercise. You may NOT communicate with other students, give or receive assistance, make record of your answers anywhere but on your completed products, or pass on information about this practical exercise to other students.

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SITUATION: You are the S-1 for 4TH BCT, 3d Infantry Division currently deployed in support of OIF. Your BCT commander is COL Anthony Ziglar. Today is 19 Oct 09.

Part I

On 191452ZOCT09 the HHC, 3/7 IN Battalion (UIC WAQYAA) conducted convoy operations along route MSR Stryker from Baghdad to Fallujah, Iraq. Shortly after leaving the FOB, at Grid MD59612534, the lead vehicle was first struck by an RPG and then ambushed by enemy fire. CPT Doe, John E., received shrapnel to his chest as it penetrated the armor of the vehicle. Although seriously injured, the officer immediately took charge of the situation, and commanded Soldiers to engage the enemy. While members were heavily engaged in combat, CPT Doe was able to take down two more enemies before receiving another shot gun wound to his left arm, then lost consciousness. After receiving first aid he was stabilized and rushed to the nearest Combat Support Hospital (28TH CSH) to receive further medical attention. Miraculously, no other Soldiers were harmed during the attack.

While waiting for updates, MSG Smock immediately contacted his Battalion TOC S-3 to inform the unit about CPT Doe’s heroic actions. In his report, he stated that if it had not been for this officer’s quick reaction to the situation, additional Soldiers could have been wounded or killed. He then reported that the doctor confirmed that CPT Doe was Very Seriously Injured (VSI) although he had worn his ACH Helmet, Gargoyles and Body Armor with front and back SAPI plates. He stated that CPT Doe’s sensitive items were presently in his driver’s custody.

As the BCT S-1, you receive an Initial DA Form 1156 (Casualty Feeder Card) on CPT Doe. You must now prepare an Initial casualty report using DCIPS-FWD. You may use supplemental forms, which include the Soldier’s Officer Record Brief (ORB), DD Form 93, and SGLV 8286 to assist you. Once completed, print a copy of the Initial casualty report for your commander (turn in to your instructor.)

Change: Complete Initial report on DA Form 1156.

Part II

It is now three hours after the Battalion S-1 submitted the Initial casualty report to your BCT S-1 section. Although the medical staff attempted to save CPT Doe’s life, the wounds were too severe. His death was pronounced on 201811ZOCT09 by Dr. (MAJ) Kevorkian, Jimmy D. Since the deceased Soldier did not wear his identification tags nor have any identifying marks on his body, MSG Smock, Itellya H. felt that it was his duty to properly identify the body. Confirming the identification of CPT Doe with visual identification, MSG Smock contacted the Battalion TOC S-3 to provide the updated information. As he hung up the phone, he thought about the HQDA Selection Board that CPT Doe was preparing his ORB for earlier this week, in hopes of being promoted to MAJ.

While MSG Smock was contacting the TOC S-3, the Casualty Liaison Team (CLT) located at 28th CSH phoned the Battalion S-1 to provide the unit with the patients’ updated status. The CLT informed the section that based on his religious beliefs, the officer received his “Last Rites” from CH (MAJ) Hill. All the preceding information was then submitted from the BN S-1 to your BCT S-1 section, along with an updated DA Form 1156 (Casualty Feeder Card). With all additional information provided, identify what additional report must now be prepared. Using DCIPS-FWD, submit the updated casualty report and provide a print out for your commander (turn in to your instructor.)

Change: Complete Status Change report on DA Form 1156.

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