NEC Codes -- HM-8496 Mortician
NEC Designation:
NEC HM-8496 Mortician
Description:
Performs medical/decedent affairs administrative and logistical duties in Navy and Marine Corps activities in accordance with appropriate regulations. Inspects and/or processes remains for transportation to the U.S., overseas locations or local burial. Ensures proper documentation accompanies remains. Conduct liaison with next of kin and foreign government officials for disposition of remains.
Description (Con’t):
Assists in recovery and identification of remains. Restores facial features to a normal appearance, disinfects and preserves by arterial and/or hypodermic injection of embalming chemicals. Conducts funeral services as required.
Qualification Data:
Source Rating(s): HM
Billet Paygrades: E4-E7
Personnel Paygrades: E3-E7
Course: Mandatory
Open to Women?: Yes
Notes:
Assignment of NEC requires: 1. Satisfactory completion of Mortuary Science course at a school accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education, Inc. 2. Current license to practice as a mortician in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.
Information contained on this page is derived from the Navy Enlisted Manpower and Personnel Classifications and Occupational Standards Manual, Volume II, NAVPERS 18068F, which is the official manual for Navy Enlisted Classifications (NECs).
NEC HM-8496 Mortician
Description:
Performs medical/decedent affairs administrative and logistical duties in Navy and Marine Corps activities in accordance with appropriate regulations. Inspects and/or processes remains for transportation to the U.S., overseas locations or local burial. Ensures proper documentation accompanies remains. Conduct liaison with next of kin and foreign government officials for disposition of remains.
Description (Con’t):
Assists in recovery and identification of remains. Restores facial features to a normal appearance, disinfects and preserves by arterial and/or hypodermic injection of embalming chemicals. Conducts funeral services as required.
Qualification Data:
Source Rating(s): HM
Billet Paygrades: E4-E7
Personnel Paygrades: E3-E7
Course: Mandatory
Open to Women?: Yes
Notes:
Assignment of NEC requires: 1. Satisfactory completion of Mortuary Science course at a school accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education, Inc. 2. Current license to practice as a mortician in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.
Information contained on this page is derived from the Navy Enlisted Manpower and Personnel Classifications and Occupational Standards Manual, Volume II, NAVPERS 18068F, which is the official manual for Navy Enlisted Classifications (NECs).
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