A Casualty Assistance Calls Officer (CACO) is the official representative of the Secretary of the Navy who provides information, resources and assistance to the PNOK and SNOK in the …

Each Module focuses on various elements of CACO responsibilities. In the video segments, you will hear directly from CACOs about their experiences and from survivors who have lost loved …

Casualty Assistance Calls Officers (CACOs) are assigned to the next of kin of the deceased, Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown and missing Marines. Next of kin of the deceased are notified …

Officially, CACOs provide information, resources, and assistance to the next of kin (NOK) in the event of a service member death. They assist families through this difficult time, ensuring they …

The CACO program provides strategic direction and oversight to the Casualty Assistance Calls Officer (CACO) Program to enhance support to Navy families, the Regions, and CACOs.

The CACO program provides strategic direction and oversight to the Casualty Assistance Calls Officer (CACO) Program to enhance support to Navy families, the Regions, and CACOs.

Information, documents and other resources for Navy Region Northwest CACOs. Death, Illness and Injuries must be reported: In accordance with MILPERSMAN 1770-030, casualty reporting …

CACO: The person assigned by the service or DOD component who is dedicated to providing assistance to the families of ill, injured, DUSTWUN, EAWUN, missing or deceased members.

The NDW CACO Instruction (link at the top of this page) has checklists for all aspects of a CACO situation including for Command Responsibilities and NOK assistance.

The duties of a CACO are varied and are dependent upon the casualty status of the Sailor. CACO duties are outlined, but are not limited to the items listed below: