Vol 3 Flashcards
Define the term “claim” as used in the AF.
written and signed demand for or against AF for payment of a sum certain
What types of claims are processed according to AFI 23–101?
claims for loss of uniform or clothing items, to no fault of service member
What are the levels of claims settlement authority in the AF?
- TJAG
- AFLOA/JACC
- MAJCOM SJA
- NAF SJA
- Base SJA
What office supervises and inspects claims activities through staff assistance visits?
The Claims and Tort Litigation Division (JACC)
According to AFI 10-2501, what is the definition of a major accident?
an accident of such a magnitude as to warrant response by the installation disaster response force
What is an emergency operations center (EOC)?
the command and control support elements that directs, monitors, and supports the installation’s actions before, during and after an incident
Who is the EOC director?
the mission support group commander or other key personnel on any legal matters that may arise
What should the legal office have prepared in anticipation of a natural disaster or major accident?
plan of action and emergency operations kit
What essential information should be annotated on the back of photographs taken by military personnel for an accident or incident investigation?
- photographer name, grade, and duty org
- DODI number
- Date and time of photo
- orientation of the photo to place of incident
When is a master claim file prepared?
when multiple claim s arise out of a single incident
How does the base SJA report incidents to the supervisory GCM, MAJCOM, and JACC?
By the most expeditious means and followed by a written report within 24 hours
Who designates claims jurisdictions for the bases within their areas of responsibility overseas?
HQ USAFE/ JA
HQ PACAF/JA
HQ CENTAF/JA
Before we can properly adjudicate and settle a claim, we must determine if the claim is…
within our jurisdiction, if the member is presenting the claim is a proper claimant, and whether or not the situation that gave rise to the claim is actually payable under the AFI
Who may file a claim on the behalf of a proper claimant?
- authorized agent with a POA
- their legal representative
- survivor of the deceased proper claimant
Under what conditions can payment be made for losses or damage occurred during a DITY move?
when losses arise from events outside the claimant’s control
Since the Personnel Claims Act is not a substitute for insurance, what kind of loss or damage claims can payment be made for at quarters and other authorized places?
loss or damage caused by fire, flood, hurricane, or other unusual occurrences, or by theft or vandalism
What is the maximum amount payable per overseas claim (not involving evacuation or other extraordinary circumstances) under the Personnel Claims Act?
$40,000
What is your first step in determining if an emergency partial payment can be made?
determining if a hardship situation exists
If circumstances warrant, may more than one emergency partial payment be made to a claimant?
Yes
Copies of what forms need to be sent to AFCSC for partial emergency payment for a claimant.
SF 1034
DD Form 1842
DD Form 1844
Partial emergency payment questionnaire
May the claimant take delivery exceptions at destination on a DD Form 619–1, Statement of Accessorial Services Performed (Storage-In-Transit Delivery and Reweigh)?
No
If the claimant does not have access to a government computer, how do they obtain a username/password to file their claim online?
Call AFCSC to obtain a username or password
Who is responsible for preparing and filling out all required claims forms and documents, to include the DD Form 1842 and DD Form 1844?
the claimant
What information does the claimant need to annotate on the DD Form 1844?
name, date of pickup, date of delivery, GBL number or lot number, line number, quantity, lost or damaged items, inventory number, original cost, month/year of purchase, amount claimed, repair cost, or replacement cost
