Vol 3-2 Flashcards
What AFI provides guidance for the investigation of ground accidents?
AFI 51-307
Who is/are responsible for conducting periodic claims audits?
MACJOM and NAF SJA
Claims arising from natural disasters generally fall under what claims act?
MPECA
How many prints should be made of digital images taken for a claims investigation?
two
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?
collect evidence and preserve evidence
What is the first thing that must be done before a claim can be properly adjudicated and settled under AFI 51-306?
determine the claim is within your jurisdiction
to compute the days for determining status of limitations on a household goods claim
exclude the date of the incident and include the date the claim is filed
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?
7
a settlement authority may completely deny a claim when
the entire claim is substantially tainted by fraud
if a civilian employee injured incident to their government employment, their exclusive remedy lies under the
FECA- Federal Employees’ compensation act
The federal tort claims act (FTCA) allows a legal course of action and permits suits against the US in district courts
only after an administrative claim has been filed and denied in writing
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?
20
Which activity is considered a noncombat activity under the MCA?
use of military ballons
After receiving a tort claim for less than $5000, what should a paralegal do first?
open to claim in AFCIMS
After recommending denial of an appeal under MCA, you must
forward the file to AFLOA/JACC
What do you do with your investigation file once the claims and tort litigation division (JACC) has resolved the claim?
destroy it