Statement of Subcommittee Chairwoman Susan Davis
Military Personnel Subcommittee
Policies and Procedures Regarding the Notification of Next of Kin of Wounded and Deceased Service Members
August 2, 2007
"This hearing is being held today because this subcommittee was not satisfied with the information provided to us on June 27th, 2007 at our hearing on the "Policies and Procedures Regarding the Notification of Next of Kin of Deceased Service Members." At that hearing the Marine Corps provided testimony that was not accurate.
"As a result of that hearing myself, Ranking Member McHugh, and Dr. Snyder met with Lieutenant General Ronald S. Coleman, USMC, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs on July 17th, 2007 to discuss some of the issues and questions that arose from that hearing. However, as a result of that briefing we still did not feel comfortable that the casualty notification process that the Marine Corps had in effect was sufficient, especially concerning those Marines who were either wounded or killed as a result of friendly fire.
"The purpose of this hearing today is to correct any inaccurate or incorrect information that was previously provided to this committee and to the public, and allow the Marine Corps to set the record straight on this issue.
"I look forward to the discussion we will have here today regarding this issue to ensure that the procedures and tracking system that the Marine Corps has in effect are sufficient to ensure accurate and timely notification to our service members and their families.
"Before I introduce our witness, let me give Congressman McHugh an opportunity for any opening remarks he might wish to make."
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