The purpose of this publication, Department of the Army Pamphlet DA PAM 639-2 Casualty and Mortuary Affairs: Procedures for The Army Mortuary Affairs Program June 2015, is to provide practical guidance and procedures for unit commanders, Casualty Assistance Centers (CACs), Casualty Assistance Officers (CAOs), and Summary Courts-Martial Officers (SCMOs) charged with the care and disposition of remains and/or disposition of personal effects (PE).