2026 USMC CACO Exam Questions and
Answers Already Passed
Minors Cannot make disposition of remains - Answer--True
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
the dd form 1375 should be requested no later than _______ days after the funeral from
the PADD. - Answer--2
ITA's for eligible family members includes travel to and from the the burial site and ____
days per diem. - Answer--2
navy Mortuary affairs will fund 1 escort for transportation of remains - Answer--True
Burial Flag eligibility is regulated by - Answer--Title 10
CACO should schedule visitations or funerals before remains arrive at the receiving
funeral home - Answer--False
The ______ will brief the option to the PADD for disposition of remains -
Answer--Mortuary Affairs Officer
Primary Care Mortuary Expenses are charged against a PADD's burial allowance. -
Answer--False
For contingency operations-related deaths, ________ located at Dover Port Mortuary
will brief the CACO, PNOK and PADD - Answer--MFPC
Answers Already Passed
Minors Cannot make disposition of remains - Answer--True
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
the dd form 1375 should be requested no later than _______ days after the funeral from
the PADD. - Answer--2
ITA's for eligible family members includes travel to and from the the burial site and ____
days per diem. - Answer--2
navy Mortuary affairs will fund 1 escort for transportation of remains - Answer--True
Burial Flag eligibility is regulated by - Answer--Title 10
CACO should schedule visitations or funerals before remains arrive at the receiving
funeral home - Answer--False
The ______ will brief the option to the PADD for disposition of remains -
Answer--Mortuary Affairs Officer
Primary Care Mortuary Expenses are charged against a PADD's burial allowance. -
Answer--False
For contingency operations-related deaths, ________ located at Dover Port Mortuary
will brief the CACO, PNOK and PADD - Answer--MFPC
