SYSTEM NAME:

POW Follow-up Program  (June 16, 2003,  68 FR 35657)

SYSTEM LOCATION:

Naval Aerospace Medical Institute, Special Studies Department (25), Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL 32508-1047.

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:

Prisoners of War (POWs) from 1974 to present; matched comparison group consisting of former aviators; some spouses.

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:

Medical records; X-rays; dental and somatotype photographs; newspaper clippings; research questionnaires, Social Security Number.

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:

5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations and E.O. 9397 (SSN).

PURPOSE(S):

To research the effects of the captivity experience on the man and his family and for recommending changes in training and improved health care delivery services, as well as for professional publications.

ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:

In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows

The DoD 'Blanket Routine Uses' that appear at the beginning of the Navy's compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system.

NOTE This system of records contains individually identifiable health information. The DoD Health Information Privacy Regulation (DoD 6025.18-R) issued pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, applies to most such health information. DoD 6025.18-R may place additional procedural requirements on the uses and disclosures of such information beyond those found in the Privacy Act of 1974 or mentioned in this system of records notice.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:

STORAGE:

Files consist of file folders, magnetic and video tapes, key-punched IBM cards, computer tapes, microfiche and microfilm.

RETRIEVABILITY:

Retrieved by name.

SAFEGUARDS:

All files in this system are protected by limited, controlled access, locked doors and class 6 security cabinets. Only professional and/or research staff with appropriate security clearances are given access to files.

RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:

Permanent.

SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:

Head, POW Data Analysis Division, Naval Aerospace Medical Institute, Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL 32508-1047.

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:

Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Commanding Officer, Naval Aerospace Medical Institute, ATTN Code 25, Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL 32508-1047.

Individual should provide full name, military or civilian status, POW status, security clearance, and service affiliation.

RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:

Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Commanding Officer, Naval Aerospace Medical Institute, ATTN Code 25, Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL 32508-1047.

Individual should provide full name, military or civilian status, POW status, security clearance, and service affiliation.

CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:

The Navy's rules for accessing records, and for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5211.5; 32 CFR part 701; or may be obtained from the system manager.

RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:

Personal interviews with returned POWs and families of POW/MIA/KIA/hostages/civilian POWs; newspapers and periodicals; Department of the Army; Bureau of Medicine and Surgery; and Marine Corps Headquarters.

EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:

None.

FEDERAL REGISTER HISTORY: