The mission of Survivor Outreach Services is to embrace and reassure survivors that they are continually linked to the Army Family through a unified support program that enables them to remain an important part of the Army for as long as they desire.

The SOS program assists families of Fallen Service Members with benefits and entitlements for assisting with the bereavement process:

Provides Resources To Improve Quality Of Life
Serves As A Single Point Of Contact For All Issues
Assists With Resource Referrals (Financial, Mental Health, Life Skills)
Can Coordinate Support Groups When Needed
Service Is Provided In The Manner Most Convenient To The Survivor

Primary function is to liaise with civilian and military service providers and work with government casualty support entities such as local Casualty Assistance Centers (CAC) and Casualty and Mortuary Affairs Operations Division (CMAOD) to fullest extent possible. Can also provide preparation guidance to terminally ill service members.