Vol 3-2

Question 1

What AFI provides guidance for the investigation of ground accidents?

Answer 1

AFI 51-307

Question 2

Who is/are responsible for conducting periodic claims audits?

Answer 2

MACJOM and NAF SJA

Question 3

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

Answer 3

MPECA

Question 4

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

Answer 4

two

Question 5

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?

Answer 5

collect evidence and preserve evidence

Question 6

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

Answer 6

determine the claim is within your jurisdiction

Question 7

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

Answer 7

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

Question 8

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?

Answer 8

7

Question 9

a settlement authority may completely deny a claim when

Answer 9

the entire claim is substantially tainted by fraud

Question 10

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

Answer 10

FECA- Federal Employees’ compensation act

Question 11

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

Answer 11

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

Question 12

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?

Answer 12

20

Question 13

Which activity is considered a noncombat activity under the MCA?

Answer 13

use of military ballons

Question 14

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

Answer 14

open to claim in AFCIMS

Question 15

After recommending denial of an appeal under MCA, you must

Answer 15

forward the file to AFLOA/JACC

Question 16

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

Answer 16

destroy it

Question 17

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

Answer 17

$100,000

Question 18

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

Answer 18

JACC

Question 19

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

Answer 19

JACC

Question 20

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

Answer 20

forward file to JACC

Question 21

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

Answer 21

refer the claim to the US attorney

Question 22

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

Answer 22

article 139 UCMJ claim

Question 23

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?

Answer 23

to the commanding officer closets to the place of the incident

Question 24

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

Answer 24

golf facility

Question 25

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

Answer 25

nonappropriated funds

Question 26

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

Answer 26

use of government property claims act (UGPCA)

Question 27

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

Answer 27

$1,000

Question 28

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

Answer 28

aviation and admiralty law branch (JACC)

Question 29

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

Answer 29

SAF

Question 30

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

Answer 30

technicians are considered federal employees

Question 31

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

Answer 31

anytime prior to final action

Question 32

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

Answer 32

the claimant and attorney

Question 33

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

Answer 33

2. ground combat education

Question 34

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

Answer 34

federal employee's compensation act (FECA)

Question 35

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

Answer 35

JACC

Question 36

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

Answer 36

the army

Question 37

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

Answer 37

foreign claims commission (FCC) or SAF

Question 38

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

Answer 38

department of treasury

Question 39

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?

Answer 39

JACC

Question 40

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

Answer 40

determine if the claim filed is an eligible claim

Question 41

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

Answer 41

2. VA funds

Question 42

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

Answer 42

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