What is the meaning of person eligible to receive effects?

(DoD) The person authorized by law to receive the personal effects of a deceased military member. Receipt of personal effects does not constitute ownership. Also called PERE. See also mortuary affairs; personal effects.
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APAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). (2011). person eligible to receive effects. Retrieved September 26, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/person_eligible_to_receive_effects/definitions/1963301
ChicagoMilitary Dictionary (DoD). 2011. "person eligible to receive effects" http://smartdefine.org/person_eligible_to_receive_effects/definitions/1963301 (accessed September 26, 2026).
HarvardMilitary Dictionary (DoD) 2011, person eligible to receive effects, Smart Define, viewed 26 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/person_eligible_to_receive_effects/definitions/1963301>.
MLAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). "person eligible to receive effects" 4 April 2011. Web. 26 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/person_eligible_to_receive_effects/definitions/1963301>