Does CID investigate all deaths of Soldiers?
A. CID has the responsibility for investigating all deaths of Soldiers except those occurring under the following circumstances: a. Combat deaths do not normally fall under the scope of CID investigations. They are typically recorded and investigated by the chain of command. b. Deaths resulting from aircraft crashes. They are normally investigated by the U.S. Army Safety Center. However, if a crash is determined to be the result of sabotage or criminal negligence, CID may initiate an investigation. c. Deaths occurring to patients under the care of a physician. These are called “attended deaths” and typically result from illness or disease. However, if a Soldier is injured during an accident and later dies while receiving hospital care, CID may investigate. d. Outside Agency Investigations.Deaths for which another law-enforcement agency is the lead-investigating agency. CID will routinely assist in the investigation. For example, a Soldier is found dead in the front yard of his off-post
