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Board of Inquiry - Afghanistan 2002
Documents - Final Report

Connection to Military Service
Were the injuries and deaths attributable to military service?

The injuries and deaths resulting from the incident were entirely attributable to military service.  At the time of the accident, the individuals involved were on continuous duty in a theatre of operations and were undertaking authorized and necessary continuation training in preparation for an upcoming mission, as part of ongoing Coalition operations.

Primary Evidence Reference Details
Statement of Events -
17 Apr 02
Capt J. Jasper
Vol 8, Exhibit 6 Describes casualty sitreps - of note, Pri "4" used consistently to describe fatality. 
Statement of Events
Sgt W. Wilson (Med A)
Vol 8, Exhibit 15 Describes personal and medical team activities in the immediate aftermath of the blast.
Examination Reports -
19 Apr 02
US DMART Team
Vol 8, Exhibit 24 Details medico-legal examination process and findings, including death certificates.
NIS Investigative Synopsis
Capt J. MacEachern
Vol 9, Exhibit 36 Summarizes particulars of casualty reporting and identity determination process.
Coroner's Report, cases 2002 - 14, 15,16,17A,
Chief Coroner Ontario
Vol 13, Tab 50 Reports post-mortem examination results for deceased members.
Testimony - 01 May 02
WO W.A. Bolen
Vol 3, Page 439 Details immediate post-impact actions, including casualty assessment.
Testimony - 01 May 02
MCpl S. Clark
Vol 3, Page 504  Describes effects of the explosion.
Testimony - 01 May 02
Maj D. Vouriot
(3 PPCLI MO)
Vol 3, Page 452 Describes participation in medical treatment.

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