USMC CACO ACTUAL EXAM SCRIPT 2026
EXAM QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ Fr SMCR deaths not on active duty, it is at the ______ discretion to
provide to provide condolence calls/assistance visits to the deceased
family members. Answer: Commander's
◉ DUSTWUN is defined as? Answer: The transitory casualty
classification used when the commander suspects the Marine may be a
casualty whose absence appears to be involuntary, but there is a lack of
sufficient evidence to make a definite determination of missing or
deceased.
◉ PADD is designated by the marine on is basic individual record. BIR
Answer: False
◉ which reference outlines dod policy on dod personnel casualty
matters policies and procedures? Answer: DODI 1300.18
◉ which item should not be provided to hqmc upon reporting a casualty
Answer: TBIR?
, ◉ The Official Marine Corps Notification Script can be found in
Answer: MCO 3040.4
◉ Which of the below is a duty of a CACO Answer: All of the Above:
Notify the Family, Advise the family, Acts as liaison with other agencies.
◉ After notification a subsequent visit should be made to the NOK
within 24 hours. Answer: True
◉ CACO's should brief their Commander _______ on the status of
assistance being provided. Answer: Weekly
◉ The online CACP report will be created within 3-5 business days after
the assignment of the CACO Answer: True
◉ DD 214's will be prepared for the deceased Marines within 24 hours
of death. Answer: False
◉ When conducting notification the caco should confirm who he/she is
speaking to Answer: true
◉ PADD order of precedence is regulated by Answer: USC 10
EXAM QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ Fr SMCR deaths not on active duty, it is at the ______ discretion to
provide to provide condolence calls/assistance visits to the deceased
family members. Answer: Commander's
◉ DUSTWUN is defined as? Answer: The transitory casualty
classification used when the commander suspects the Marine may be a
casualty whose absence appears to be involuntary, but there is a lack of
sufficient evidence to make a definite determination of missing or
deceased.
◉ PADD is designated by the marine on is basic individual record. BIR
Answer: False
◉ which reference outlines dod policy on dod personnel casualty
matters policies and procedures? Answer: DODI 1300.18
◉ which item should not be provided to hqmc upon reporting a casualty
Answer: TBIR?
, ◉ The Official Marine Corps Notification Script can be found in
Answer: MCO 3040.4
◉ Which of the below is a duty of a CACO Answer: All of the Above:
Notify the Family, Advise the family, Acts as liaison with other agencies.
◉ After notification a subsequent visit should be made to the NOK
within 24 hours. Answer: True
◉ CACO's should brief their Commander _______ on the status of
assistance being provided. Answer: Weekly
◉ The online CACP report will be created within 3-5 business days after
the assignment of the CACO Answer: True
◉ DD 214's will be prepared for the deceased Marines within 24 hours
of death. Answer: False
◉ When conducting notification the caco should confirm who he/she is
speaking to Answer: true
◉ PADD order of precedence is regulated by Answer: USC 10
