Mortuary Affairs Specialist
Job Overview
As a Mortuary Affairs Specialist, you'll draw upon specialized medical training and the utmost respect and compassion to handle the remains and personal effects of Soldiers who have fallen in the line of duty. This includes locating and identifying remains in the field, ensuring safe transport of the deceased and their belongings, and assisting with arrangements and military honors at their burial site. You'll also inventory and safeguard effects and serve as a specialist at the U.S. Army’s Central Identification Laboratory in Hawaii.
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Official Qualification Requirements
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Last verified: 2026-08-14
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Not required. GoArmy.com states you must "be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a valid Green Card" to enlist, so green card holders qualify for this job (also 10 U.S.C. 504). Source: goarmy.com/how-to-join/requirements. Citizens of the Freely Associated States (Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Palau) may also enlist under 10 U.S.C. 504. Verified August 2026 against the official branch site, 10 U.S.C. 504, and AR 601-210 (20 March 2026).