Marine Corps Transition to Use of Defense Casualty Information Processing System-PCR Spreadsheet for Casualty Reporting

1.  This MARADMIN announces the mandatory Marine
Corps-wide transition to the use of Department of Defense casualty
reporting software, Defense Casualty Information Processing
System-Personnel Casualty Report (DCIPS-PCR) spreadsheet method, for
receiving and disseminating casualty reports.  Additionally, this
MARADMIN cancels reference (a) and further clarifies reporting
requirements previously published in chapter 3 of reference (b).
2.  The DCIPS-PCR spreadsheet method replaces DCIPS-8.0 (also known
as DCIPS-Forward) as the sole authorized method for submitting
Personnel Casualty Reports (PCR) throughout the Marine Corps,
effective immediately.  This new casualty reporting process is
mandated due to the end-of-service life of the DCIPS-8.0 software.
The transition to the DCIPS-PCR spreadsheet simplifies the casualty
reporting process, provides considerable flexibility for reporting
in unique and dynamic situations, and reduces the administrative
burden for reporting units.
3.  The casualty reporting procedures for DCIPS 8.0 are no longer in
effect.  Instructions, training materials, and casualty report
templates for submitting reports are available on the casualty
manpower website at https: (slash)(slash)www.manpower.marines.mil
(slash)Marine-and-Family-Programs(slash)Military-Personnel-
Services(slash), and through the Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC)
Casualty Section (MFPC) DCIPS-PCR Transition Microsoft Teams
channel.
4.  The DCIPS-PCR spreadsheet establishes two methods for reporting
casualties to MFPC:  Method One for singular casualties and Method
Two for multiple casualties.  When reporting an individual casualty,
use the Method One template.  The individual spreadsheet used for
initial reports must be used to create Status Change Reports 
(STACH), Progress Reports (PROG), or Supplemental Reports (SUPP).
STACH, PROG, or SUPP reports will be documented by adding a new
column to the existing spreadsheet and updating report data.  All
reports will be submitted to HQMC via email to the casualty OMB 
casualty.section@usmc.mil.  For reporting multiple casualty
incidents, use the Method Two template.  This method is
specifically designed for the initial reporting of mass casualty
events involving five or more casualties.  After units provide the
initial report using Method Two, an individual report for each
casualty must be submitted to HQMC using Method One.  These
procedures enable the immediate reporting of mass casualty events
without unnecessary administrative delays.  HQMC will not accept any
reports submitted directly through the DCIPS-PCR web portal.  PCRs
will only be processed if they are submitted according to the
guidance provided on the Casualty Manpower website or Microsoft
Teams Channel.
5.  MFPC will upload the processed PCR into DCIPS-PCR and provide a
finalized report to the reporting unit.  This report will serve as
the unit's historical record for casualty affairs program inspection
purposes.
6.  The updated reporting procedures do not relieve units, once
informed of a reportable garrison casualty, from the obligation to
provide MFPC with a voice report as soon as made aware of the
situation per reference (b).  The timeframe for submitting the
required voice report has been shortened from one hour to 30
minutes.  Additionally, the relevant casualty template must be
submitted for review to casualty.section@usmc.mil within one hour.
Delays in reporting due to reviews and approvals from individuals
outside of the immediate command are not valid justifications for
failing to meet timelines.  MFPC will make the final determination
of the content requirements within a PCR.
7.  Training sessions will be scheduled, and dates will be announced
via the HQMC, MFPC DCIPS-PCR Transition Teams channel (dates TBA
within the channel).  The Teams link can be found on the Casualty
Manpower site under the provided link.
8.  Questions may be sent via email to casualty.section@usmc.mil or
via phone at (703)784-9512, option 1.
9.  This MARADMIN applies to the reporting of all Marine Corps
casualties.
10.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General Michael J. 
Borgschulte, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.