2. Hostile Missing Reporting
Service member, Department of the Army (DA) civilian or DA Contractor “Covered Persons” and Unit commander/Reporting agency determines absence is involuntary and due to actual or possible hostile action.
By Day 10
CAC forwards the Commander’s Assessment with his recommendation to TAG
CAC directs the Unit commander/Reporting agency initiates a Preliminary Assessment (DD Form 2812) into the whereabouts and status of the missing person; reports through casualty channels.
By Day 10
TAG appoints an initial board of inquiry, counsel for the board, counsel for the missing. Board convenes and submits recommendation to TAG. Legal counsel for the missing person conducts an independent review of the Board’s report. It becomes a part of the Board’s record and is forwarded to TAG.
By Day 40
TAG receives Board’s recommendation and reviews to ensure it is complete and error free.
By Day 70
TAG makes a status determination.
Voluntary
Involuntary
Deserted
AWOL
Missing
Captured
Detained
Etc.
Deceased
Day 100 TAG submits an unclassified summary of the unit commander’s preliminary assessment and recommendation and the report of the board to the family.
Day 365 TAG reviews status and conducts a subsequent inquiry into the whereabouts and status of the missing person. It may occur early if new information becomes available.