Mortuary Affairs

Reference: FMI 4-90.1, Page 6-16, Figure 6-6
Issue: Icons that I can’t find the names for.
Question: What is the BSPCP on the mortuary affairs chart? It is a BDE level organization according to the figure. Also what is the below icon that is in the same chart?

BSPCP is not a term we’re familiar with either. Neither is the icon.

Reference: FMI 4-90.1, Page 6-15, Chapter 6-73
Issue: “At the HBCT theater mortuary evacuation point (TMEP),…”
Question: Does the HBCT really have a TMEP? If this is the case, they why doesn’t the UEx also have a TMEP? According to the White Paper, Chapter 11, Page F54, line 22 the remains are transported to the TMEP in the UEy which is operated by the MA Company.

Theoretically, the HBCT could have a TMEP if the situation requires it. Modular units are not pigeon-holed or necessarily restricted by echelon. However, the following is more likely –

BCT/BSB: When a service member is killed or dies in combat, maneuver forces will evacuate the Remains from the battlefield to the Unit Remains Collection Area (URCA). There is a 92M30 in the BSB.
UEx/UEy: The Remains are then evacuated from the URCA to the Mortuary Affairs Collection Point (MACP). In the sustainment brigade you’ll find a 92A4V and a 92M40. They manage MA assets within UEx AOR. Their functions include: Monitor & Coord Evac Ops From BCT to UEy, Ensure Fatality Reports are Entered / Updated in MARTS, Operations Planning.

The MACP is (usually) operated by a six person team from the MA Company, which is not assigned to the sustainment brigade. From the MACP, Remains are evacuated to the Theater Mortuary Evacuation Point (TMEP). Personnel at the TMEP vary according to the situation. Figure at least a platoon or larger. This may or may not include a personal effects (PE) depot. A MA Decontamination Collection Point (MADCP) may be required depending on the situation.


Reference: FMI 4-90.1, Page 6-15, Chapter 6-72
Issue: “Remains are transferred to the support platoon (forward MA collection point (MACP)) during CRO operations. “
Question: According to the organizational charts of the FSCs that I’ve seen, the Support Platoon doesn’t exist, so why the reference to it? Following this, the reference is to the FSC Distribution PLT.

See discussion above. Change to read: “Remains are transferred to the mortuary affairs collection point (MACP) during replenishment operations.”