The U.S. Department of Defense - the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System is responsible for conducting death investigations and providing forensic services to the Armed Forces. It is a centralized military medical command that ensures accurate identification of deceased military personnel, determines cause and manner of death, and assists in the administration of justice through forensic expertise.
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This Form is used for conducting forensic toxicology investigations. It is used by the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System (AFMES) to collect and analyze samples for the presence of drugs, alcohol, and other substances in cases of suspicious deaths or criminal investigations.