UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY.
Reference: AR 670-1, Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia, 3
FEB 05.
Time Zone used Throughout the Order: (ZULU)
1. SITUATION.
a. Enemy Forces. N/A.
b. Friendly Forces - United States Army Reserve Command (USARC) Staff,
Major Subordinate Commands (MSCs), and Direct Reporting Commands (DRCs).
c. Replacement OPORD. Major changes to the accounting procedures and payment for MFH performed by Troop Program Unit (TPU) Soldiers required the publication of an updated OPORD. Replaces USARC OPORD 06-027, MFH dated 7
JUL 06.
2. MISSION. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of FY 01 established a new DOD Policy that a Military Funeral Honors (MFH) ceremony will be provided to all eligible beneficiaries, upon request. Commanders at all levels must support this policy by quickly responding to requests for military funeral support.
3. EXECUTION.
a. Commanders Intent. Not Used. b. Concept of Operations. When tasked by the Army Casualty Assistance
Center (CAC) the Army Reserve (AR) provides MFH support for eligible deceased Soldiers. Upon receiving a tasking from the Army CAC, the AR forms either a nine-Soldier or two-Soldier detail based on the deceased Soldier's eligibility. This duty is both an honor and privilege to perform. Soldiers volunteering for MFH duty are recognized for outstanding support to the Army
Reserve.
c. Tasks to Subordinate Units and Staff. (1) MSC and DRC G1s. (a) Appoint an Officer, Noncommissioned Officer, or DA civilian to serve as the command's MFH representative to coordinate military funeral honors actions within the command.
(b) Maintain a group of Soldiers eligible to perform MFH duty.
(c) If called directly by CAC personnel, subordinate unit refers the caller to the