Vol 3-2 Flashcards

1
Q

What AFI provides guidance for the investigation of ground accidents?

A

AFI 51-307

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2
Q

Who is/are responsible for conducting periodic claims audits?

A

MACJOM and NAF SJA

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3
Q

Claims arising from natural disasters generally fall under what claims act?

A

MPECA

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4
Q

How many prints should be made of digital images taken for a claims investigation?

A

two

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5
Q

After an incident occurs, what should you do when it appears likely the AF may incur substantial liability or that a claim may be filed?

A

collect evidence and preserve evidence

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6
Q

What is the first thing that must be done before a claim can be properly adjudicated and settled under AFI 51-306?

A

determine the claim is within your jurisdiction

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7
Q

to compute the days for determining status of limitations on a household goods claim

A

exclude the date of the incident and include the date the claim is filed

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8
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In accordance with AF claims service center action officer handbook, how many base installations responsibilities do overseas bases have when assisting claimants with their claims?

A

7

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9
Q

a settlement authority may completely deny a claim when

A

the entire claim is substantially tainted by fraud

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10
Q

if a civilian employee injured incident to their government employment, their exclusive remedy lies under the

A

FECA- Federal Employees’ compensation act

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11
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The federal tort claims act (FTCA) allows a legal course of action and permits suits against the US in district courts

A

only after an administrative claim has been filed and denied in writing

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12
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If a claimant chooses to hire an attorney and handle their claim, the attorney fee limit for administrative settlements under FTCA is not to exceed what percentage of the settlement?

A

20

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13
Q

Which activity is considered a noncombat activity under the MCA?

A

use of military ballons

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14
Q

After receiving a tort claim for less than $5000, what should a paralegal do first?

A

open to claim in AFCIMS

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15
Q

After recommending denial of an appeal under MCA, you must

A

forward the file to AFLOA/JACC

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16
Q

What do you do with your investigation file once the claims and tort litigation division (JACC) has resolved the claim?

A

destroy it

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17
Q

What is the maximum amount per claimant TJAG may make advance payments?

A

$100,000

18
Q

Whom must you receive authorization from before attempting to assert a claim for monies to be recovered from a foreign government?

A

JACC

19
Q

when the litigation of a government claim is complete, who must you send the final report to?

A

JACC

20
Q

when asserting a claim, if a tortfeasor fails to respond to two demand letters, what should the SJA do next>

A

forward file to JACC

21
Q

in litigation of a G claim if payment is not received within 18 months of the incident date, what should the SJA do next

A

refer the claim to the US attorney

22
Q

if a claim is filed for the willful damage or the wrongful taking of property caused by AF military personnel as a result of riotous, violent, or disorderly conduct, it is a

A

article 139 UCMJ claim

23
Q

if the alleged offender of an article 139 claim are from different commands and different special court martial convening authorities, where is the complaint sent?

A

to the commanding officer closets to the place of the incident

24
Q

what agency is considered a nonappropriated fund instrumentality? (NAFI)

A

golf facility

25
Q

if a golf manager has knowledge of a dangerous condition requiring netting to contain errant golf balls within the confines of the golf course but fails to take action to purchase the netting, a claim for damages resulting from that failure would be paid by

A

nonappropriated funds

26
Q

if an AF member driving a government vehicle kicks up a rock and damages the windshield of a privately owned vehicle, the claim would be payable under the

A

use of government property claims act (UGPCA)

27
Q

if a claimant submits a claim under the Use of Government Property Claims act, the max award they can receive is

A

$1,000

28
Q

What level of authority processed AF admiralty Claims Act (AFACA) claims?

A

aviation and admiralty law branch (JACC)

29
Q

who has the authority to settle an AF admiralty claim in the amount of $50,000 for salvage services the AF performs

A

SAF

30
Q

tort claims resulting from activities of ANG technicians are settled under FTCA because ANG

A

technicians are considered federal employees

31
Q

under the national guard claims act, when may a claimant amend their claims

A

anytime prior to final action

32
Q

for payment of an ANG claim in which the claimant is represented by an attorney who is designated as the payee of the voucher for payment

A

the claimant and attorney

33
Q

what function is not the primary mission of civil air patrol (CAP)?

  1. cadet programs
  2. ground combat education
  3. aerospace education
  4. emergency services
A
  1. ground combat education
34
Q

when CAP personnel suffer injury or death incident to active service involving an AF assigned mission, under what claims act is the claim settled

A

federal employee’s compensation act (FECA)

35
Q

when settling claims under the terms of an international agreement overseas, you must have the specific approval of

A

JACC

36
Q

if you are processing a north Atlantic treaty organization (NATO) status of force agreement (SOFA) international agreement claim in the US, the responsibility for settling such claims lies with

A

the army

37
Q

unless delegated, settlement for claims under Foreign Claims Act (FCA) may only be accomplished by

A

foreign claims commission (FCC) or SAF

38
Q

if a claim is settled under the FCA for more than $100,000 where must it be reported to for payment

A

department of treasury

39
Q

if an installation SJA in US AF in Europe wants to pay a medical malpractice claim within their settlement authority, from what agency/person must they obtain approval?

A

JACC

40
Q

What is the first step when receiving a real estate claim?

A

determine if the claim filed is an eligible claim

41
Q

which is not generally considered a reimbursable real estate claim expense?

  1. state revenue stamps
  2. veteran affairs VA finding fee
  3. advertising expenses
  4. broker’s fees
A
  1. VA funds
42
Q

After FTCA claim is approved for $59,000, which form/s is/are used for payment?

A

Fiscal service (FS) form 194, 196, 197, SF 95