Caco

Front 1

A CACO is the official representative of which of the following?

1. CNO
2. CO
3. SECNAV
4. Chaplain

Back 1

SECNAV

Front 2

The CACO will ensure that the family's immediate needs are being meet during the difficult time of the death of a service member

1. True
2. False

Back 2

True

Front 3

How soon after the death of a service member will the CACO begin the process of providing the family with all assistance available in making funeral or memorial arrangements as appropriate

1. Immediately
2. 12 hours
3. 24 hours
4. 48 hours

Back 3

Immediately

Front 4

The CACO will not assist the family and other beneficiaries in the preperation and submission of claims to various government agencies for benefits to which they may be entitled

1. True
2. False

Back 4

False

Front 5

The CACO will assist the family until

1. Thier claims are filled and settled or any issues regarding those benefits are resolved
2. The family feels that the CACO is no longer needed or desired
3. He/She no longer desires to help
4. Both 1 and 2

Back 5

Both 1 and 2

Front 6

Which of the following may be assigned to assist the Next of Kin (NOK) traveling to the bedside of a critically ill/injured member or to make a one time personal visit to the NOK to notify them of the death of a deserter (only if they have not been made aware through other means)

1. Temporary CACO
2. Alternate CACO
3. Courtesy CACO
4. All of the above

Back 6

Courtesy CACO

Front 7

A courtesy CACO may be assigned to meet the NOK when traveling to a distant locations to attend the funeral or a memorial service to meet them and assist them in making lodging arrangements

1. True
2. False

Back 7

True

Front 8

Which of the following is the correct order of precedence in detrermining who the primary NOK is?

1. Spouse, if none, eldest child over the age of majority(including child or children by prior marriage); if none, father or mother; if none, eldest sibling, or other blood relative.
2. Father or Mother, if none, eldest child over the age of majority(including child or children by prior marriage); if none, Spouse; if none, eldest sibling, or other blood relative.
3. Spouse, if none, Father or Mother, eldest child over the age of majority(including child or children by prior marriage); if none, eldest sibling, or other blood relative.
4. There is no order of precedence

Back 8

Spouse, if none, eldest child over the age of majority(including child or children by prior marriage); if none, father or mother; if none, eldest sibling, or other blood relative.

Front 9

Of the following, who is considered as a secondary NOK?

1. Minor children who reside outside the immediate household of the member
2. Parents (if not listed as the PNOK)
3. Any relative or friend named on the NAVPERS 1070/602, dependency application/record of emergency data or DD93 (if listed to receive death gratuity/unpaid pay and allowences/SGLI
4. All of the above

Back 9

All of the above

Front 10

Other interested persons (OIP) can be, but are not limited to, grandparents, stepparents, step brothers and sisters

1. True
2. False

Back 10

True

Front 11

Which of the following people is normally the person to direct disposition (PADD) of the remains?

1. PNOK
2. PNOK or family member, close friend or associate of the PNOK
3. SNOK
4. Both 1 and 2

Back 11

Both 1 and 2

Front 12

Which of the following forms is used to show proof of death to government and commercial agencies that pay and benefits to survivors of eligible service members?

1. DD form 1375
2. DD form 1300
3. DD form 1172
4. DD form 397

Back 12

DD form 1300

Front 13

Which of the following types of information is/are contained in the DD form 1300?

1. The service members indentifaction and backround
2. Active service and pay
3. interested persons and casualty information
4. All of the above

Back 13

All of the above

Front 14

Which of the following are types of assignments that a CACO may be expected to work?

1. Active duty deaths
2. Duty status whereabouts unknown (DUSTWUN) or missing
3. Seriously ill or very seriously injured or ill (SI/VSI)
4. All of the above

Back 14

All of the above

Front 15

In which of the following assignments would a CACO act as a stand-by or courtesy CACO?

1. SI/VSI
2. DUSTWUN
3. Missing
4. All of the above

Back 15

SI/VSI

Front 16

A CACO may be assigned in the case of an 120 day death (the death of a former service member who is within 120 days of release from active duty), non drilling reservists deaths, deserter deaths, and family member deaths.

1. True
2. False

Back 16

True

Front 17

As pertaining to the notification responsibilities of the CACO, which of the following is/are true?

1. Make personal notification to the causualty's NOK
2. Provide factual information on the reported circumstances of the incident
3. Keep NOK informed of search efforts for DUSTWUN or missing casualties
4. All of the above

Back 17

All of the above

Front 18

Which of the following is/are true concerning the funeral assistance provided by the CACO?

1. Determine the funeral home chosen by the family and the cemetary name/location
2. Assist with funeral/memorial services arrangements and military funeral honors, if requested
3. If desired by the family, assist in providing a chaplain for pastoral care
4. All of the above

Back 18

All of the above

Front 19

With regards to family benefits and entitlements, with of the following is/are true?

1. Dertermine the needs of the family and extend assistance
2. Contact Casuality assistance division, or regional coordinator to arrange for payment of death gratuity
3. Provide proper authorization to the origin personal property office (PPO) for shipment of the household goods
4. All of the above

Back 19

All of the above

Front 20

The CACO will complete shipping documents and establish contact with the director at the destination PPO and provide delivery instructions

1. True
2. False

Back 20

True

Front 21

If the family of the deceased is not satisfied with the CACO assistance provided, which of the following should be advised?

1. Casualty assistance calls/funeral honors support (CAC/FHS) program
2. The casualty assistance division
3. The chain of command
4. Both 1 and 2

Back 21

Both 1 and 2

Front 22

The notification (first visit) to the NOK, should be done by telephone or letter.

1. True
2. False

Back 22

False (it is immperative to be done in person)

Front 23

What are the preferred hours for notification?

1. 0800 to 2200
2. 0730 to 2130
3. 0600 to 2400
4. 0630 to 2300

Back 23

3. 0600 to 2400

Front 24

After you have been designated as a CACO, who will provide you a brief of the casualty occurrence (date, time, place, circumstances and present location of the remains)?

1. Your CO
2. Red cross
3. CAC/FHS program coordinator
4. Chaplain

Back 24

CAC/FHS program coordinator

Front 25

A letter setting forth the circumstances of the casualty incident will be sent by the commanding officer within

1. 24 hours
2. 12 hours
3. 48 hours
4. Immediately

Back 25

48 hours

Front 26

When notifying the NOK of a death, it is always best to let the parents of the deceased inform the other siblings

1. True
2. False

Back 26

True

Front 27

How soon after the first visit should you advise the coc of the exact date and time of notification, as well as the verified name, adress and phone number of the nok?

1. no less then 48 hours
2. no less then 24 hours
3. no less then 3 hours
4. Immediately

Back 27

Immediately

Front 28

delay in notification is defined as that time in excess of 24 hours of casualty occurrence is the dfinition of which of the following?

1. Undue delay
2. Normal delay
3. Standard delay
4. none of the following

Back 28

Undue delay

Front 29

How soon after the members death will you receive a benfits package from the casualty assistance division?

1. 3 buisness days
2. 5 buisness days
3. 10 buisness days
4. 2 weeks

Back 29

5 buisness days

Front 30

Of the following benefits, which is/are considered immediate

1. Death gratuity
2. SGLI
3. FSGLI
4. all of the above

Back 30

All of the above

Front 31

Which of the following benefits are considered mid range benefits

1. MGIB
2. TSP
3. Headstones and memorial markers
4. All of the above

Back 31

All of the above

Front 32

Of the following benefits, which is/are considered long term

1. Medical(36 months only)
2. TRICARE dental plan (36 months only)
3. Social security
4. All of the above

Back 32

All of the above

Front 33

Uniformed services identification and privilege card and educational benfits are considered to be which of the following types of benefits?

1. Immediate
2. Mid range
3. Long term
4. Funeral

Back 33

Long term

Front 34

Funeral benefits include which of the following

1. Primary care expenses
2. Transportation expenses
3. memorial care and secondary care exspenses
4. All of the above

Back 34

All of the above

Front 35

Which of the following forms is required for claiming death gratuity?

1. DD form 397
2. DD form 1300
3. SF 1174
4. none of the above

Back 35

DD form 397

Front 36

Which of the following forms is required for claiming SGLI?

1. SGLV 8283
2. DD form 1300
3. DD form 397
4. Both 1 and 2

Back 36

Both 1 and 2

Front 37

In order to claim MGIB/VEAP refund, what form is required along with the MGIB/VEAP reimbursement request?

1. DD form 1375
2. DD form 1300
3. VA form 40-130
4. All of the above

Back 37

DD form 1300

Front 38

In claiming the SBP, DD form 1300 is not required

1. True
2. false

Back 38

false