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FAQ

MEDIA Preliminary Loss Reports FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Answer: The Preliminary Loss Report (PLR) is designed to immediately alert the Army that a death affecting combat readiness has occurred.

Answer: Based on preliminary information, the PLR includes a thumbnail sketch of circumstances associated with the loss: Unit, date of loss, description of the activity at the time of the death. Statistics reflecting other Army losses in this type of activity for a designated period will be noted. Tactics, techniques, and procedures may be provided. A purpose statement and method to provide feedback are included.

Answer: Three reasons:

  • 48-hour dispatch is a primary goal of the PLR. Awaiting photos and the like would compromise that immediate notification time target.
  • The PLR is dispatched to a wide variety of electronic hardware and software. The less complex electronic format guarantees a greater likelihood of compatibility of the electronic format.
  • Privacy. Family privacy and unit sensitivity might be unnecessarily compromised by photos.

Answer: The U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center (USACRC) produces, dispatches, and archives the PLR. PLR information is derived from a variety of sources such as telephonic notifications from the unit. PLRs may include input from external resources for TTPs.

Answer: DoD personnel are eligible to subscribe to receive PLRs using their official email address. To subscribe, visit USACRC Safety Subscriptions and Feeds.

Answer: It depends who sent it to you.

  • If you received it from your command, the PLR was likely accompanied by information specific to your organization.
  • If you received the PLR directly from the USACRC, then consider who might benefit from the information in your organization. Did the loss occur in your organization? Or, did a similar loss? Does your organization face the conditions that resulted in the loss? If not, how could the information be useful in your organization?

You might find it appropriate to archive PLRs with other web-based information, making wide email distribution for only those most directly related to your operations and activities.

Answer: The first PLR, 0501, documented a loss that occurred .