scope:

Applies to all naval medical treatment facilities (MTFs) in the 50 United States and outside the continental United States (OCONUS). References (c) through (i) amplify procedures for accomplishing the objectives regarding donating, transplanting, and other disposition of organs and tissues of living and deceased donors.

Purpose. To issue the Department of Defense (DoD) policy and procedures under references (a) and (b) for donating and procuring functional human organs and tissues for use in the medical treatment of living patients after death of the donor. To establish coordination, counseling, and medical cognizance procedures in organ transplant and organ donation cases involving living active duty personnel. To issue policies and procedures for the disposition of human organs and tissue removed during an autopsy. Enclosures (1) through (6) provide guidance and clarification.