text: Provide Human Resources Services
  OTHER HR SUPPORT
  4-26. In addition to the EPS functions discussed in the preceding paragraphs, the S-1 has the following
  responsibilities for personnel action requests and other HR related support:
  * Provides the unit regulatory guidance and support as required for personnel action requests and
  other HR related actions.
  * Process personnel action requests in a timely manner. Processing includes reviewing applications;
  verifying (if necessary) eligibility and completeness of the action; approval or disapproval of the
  request; forwarding the action, with or without comment, to the HRC; or returning the action for
  further information or action. The S-1 section must ensure personnel action requests are processed
  daily, and forwards documentation to the Soldier’s AMHRR as required by DA PAM 600-8-104,
  Army Military Human Resource Record Management.
  * Be responsive and responsible in providing HR support to Soldiers and units. Providing effective
  and efficient HR support not only increases the morale and well-being of Soldiers, but can affect
  the readiness and personnel combat power of the organization.
  LINE OF DUTY (LOD) INVESTIGATIONS
  4-27. The Army LOD program protects the interest of both the Soldier and the U.S. government where
  service is interrupted by injury, illness, disease, or death. An LOD investigation will be conducted for all
  Soldiers, regardless of component if the Soldier experiences a loss of duty time for a period of more than 24
  hours and–
  * The injury, illness, or disease is of lasting significance (to be determined by a physician, physician
  assistant, or nurse practitioner).
  * There is a likelihood that the injury, illness, or disease will result in a permanent disability.
  * If an RC Soldier requires follow-on care for an injury, illness, or disease incurred during a period
  of active duty (see AR 600-8-4, Line of Duty Policy, Procedures, and Investigations, for
  Service-aggravated conditions).
  4-28. Although LOD investigations begin with the unit commander, per AR 600-8-4, the S-1 has overall
  responsibility for the management and processing of LODs involving injury, illness, or disease. The S-1 will
  also update the Soldier’s record accordingly in the Interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management
  System. In coordination with the unit’s servicing Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, the S-1 will forward all
  death cases and not in line of duty recommendations to the Commander, U.S. Army Human Resources
  Command for final review and disposition.
  4-29. Depending on the circumstances of the case, a formal LOD investigation may not be required. Only
  the U.S. Army Human Resources Command can make a presumptive in line of duty finding per AR 600-8-4.
  Presumptive in line of duty determinations may be made when cases involve the following situations:
  * In the case of injuries clearly incurred because of enemy action or attack by terrorists.
  * In the case of death due to natural causes.
  * Injury or death as a passenger in a common commercial carrier or military aircraft or vehicle.
  ARMY REGULATION 15-6 INVESTIGATIONS
  4-30. AR 15-6, Procedures for Administrative Investigations and Boards of Officers, prescribes methods for
  conducting formal and informal investigations into allegations of misconduct or negligence or into the
  circumstances surrounding a serious incident or a fatality. Depending on the reason for and the type of
  investigation, only certain personnel as prescribed in AR 15-6, paragraph 2-1, may act as an appointing
  authority. Additionally, the appointed investigating officer or board of officers is required to consult with the
  legal advisor designated in the investigation appointment memorandum before an investigation begins. AR
  15-6 investigations are required for many categories of Soldier, DA Civilian, or contractor deaths. These
  categories include hostile deaths, military-related fatal accidents, and suspected suicides. The S-1 coordinates
  with the staff judge advocate’s office so legal counsel may initiate the necessary appointment memorandum
  for designated individuals. For individuals under investigation, commanders must ensure favorable personnel