Which group is part of Emergency Responders?

• A. Mortuary Affairs
• B. Readiness Support Team
• C. Shelter Management Team
• D. Post-Attack Reconnaissance

Answer: (A)

Emergency responders are the teams that work on the scene to manage immediate consequences of a disaster, including handling casualties and ensuring proper coordination with authorities. Mortuary Affairs fits this role because it focuses on the collection, identification, processing, and disposition of human remains, which is a critical on-site function during emergencies and disasters. This unit also helps coordinate with medical examiners, authorities, and families, maintaining the chain of custody and dignity of the deceased.

The other groups serve important support or specialized functions but aren’t the direct on-scene responders. Readiness Support Team deals with preparedness and maintaining capabilities, not on-site response. Shelter Management Team concentrates on operating disaster shelters, a sheltering function rather than immediate casualty management. Post-Attack Reconnaissance is about post-incident assessment and reconnaissance, which is more about information gathering than the immediate responder role handling remains.

So, Mortuary Affairs is the group that aligns with Emergency Responders.