| Casualty Notification Method | | Description | Casualty Notification Method is the means by which the person's primary next of kin (PNOK) is notified of a casualty incident.
Usage
For a DoD Military Service member, Casualty Notification Method is used to identify the manner by which the Military Service communicates all known circumstances surrounding a DoD Military Service member's injury, illness, death, or similar status to the primary next of kin (PNOK). This information is provided by the DoD Military Service member's chain of command, an investigating officer, or the Casualty Manager and is updated as necessary. | |