graves registration program

graves registration program
A program that provides for search, recovery, tentative identification, and evacuation or temporary interment. Temporary interment is only authorized by the geographic combatant commander. Disposition of personal effects is included in this program. See also personal effects.

Military dictionary. 2000.

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