R 072009Z APR 25 MARADMIN 186/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MF// SUBJ/MARINE CORPS TRANSITION TO USE OF DEFENSE CASUALTY INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM-PCR SPREADSHEET FOR CASUALTY REPORTING// REF/A/MSGID:MSG/CMC WASHINGTON DC/ 261353ZMAR07// REF/B/MSGID:DOC/CMC WASHINGTON DC/YMD:20110301// NARR/REF A IS MARADMIN 226/07, MARINE CORPS-WIDE USE OF  DEFENSE CASUALTY INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM-FORWARD  FOR CASUALTY REPORTING.   REF B IS MCO 3040.4, THE MARINE CORPS CASUALTY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.// POC/JASON G. ATTEMA/GS-12/MFPC/TEL: 703-784-9512/ EMAIL: [email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/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  The casualty reporting procedures for DCIPS 8.0 are no longer in effect.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  [email protected].  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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.//