32 C.F.R. § 842.12 HQ USAF claims responsibility.
Title 32 - National Defense
(a) TJAG, through the Claims and Tort Litigation Staff (HQ USAF/JACC): (1) Establishes claims and tort litigation policies and supervises and assists all Air Force claims activities. (2) Trains claims officers and paralegals. (3) Settles certain claims. Note: The authority specifically delegated to the Deputy Judge Advocate General to settle certain claims in no way limits the Deputy's authority to perform the duties of TJAG when so acting pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 8072. (4) Monitors tort litigation for and against the United States arising out of Air Force activities. (b) HQ USAF/JACC. (1) Supervises and inspects claims and tort litigation activities through assistance visits, special audits, and Claims Administrative Management Program (CAMP) reviews. (2) Implements claims and tort litigation policies, issues instructions, and provides guidance and assistance to subordinate claims offices. (3) Recommends settlement action on claims and tort litigation to TJAG, the Secretary of the Air Force, and the United States Attorney General. (4) Maintains liaison with the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Justice (DOJ), and other government agencies on claims and tort litigation. (5) Settles certain claims. (6) Certifies or reports claims to the General Accounting Office (GAO). (7) Prepares budget estimates for Air Force claims activities. (8) Monitors the collection, allocation, and expenditure of Air Force claims funds. (9) Keeps permanent records on all claims and tort litigation for which TJAG is responsible. (10) Conducts and supervises claims training activities.
Title 32: National Defense
PART 842—ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMS
Subpart B—Functions and Responsibilities
§ 842.12 HQ USAF claims responsibility.
