[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 32, Volume 6]
[Revised as of July 1, 2005]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 32CFR1280.4]

[Page 269-270]
 
                        TITLE 32-NATIONAL DEFENSE
 
                  CHAPTER XII--DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
 
PART 1280_INVESTIGATING AND PROCESSING CERTAIN NONCONTRACTUAL CLAIMS AND 
REPORTING RELATED LITIGATION--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 1280.4  Responsibilities.

    (a) DLA field activities. (1) Heads of DLA Primary Level Field 
Activities are responsible for:
    (i) Designating a qualified individual under their command, 
preferably one experienced in the conduct of investigations, as the 
Claims Investigating Officer for the activity.
    (ii) Authorizing Heads of subordinate activities to appoint Claims 
Investigating Officers where necessary.
    (2) The Commander, DLA Administrative Support Center (DLASC) is 
responsible for designating a qualified individual, preferably one 
experienced in the conduct of investigations, as the Claims 
Investigating Officer for DLASC and HQ DLA.
    (3) Claims Investigating Officers are responsible for the 
expeditious conduct of all investigations and the processing of reports 
in accordance with appropriate Departmental regulations as prescribed by 
this part 1280. To ensure prompt investigation of every incident while 
witnesses are available, and before damage has been repaired, the duties 
of personnel as Claims Investigating Officers will ordinarily have 
priority over any other assignments they may have.
    (4) The Counsel, DLA Field Activities are responsible for:

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    (i) Receiving claims reports and information about related 
litigation, and processing these reports and information in accordance 
with this part 1280 and appropriate Departmental regulations.
    (ii) Providing directions and guidance to Claims Investigating 
Officers in the investigation and processing of claims.
    (b) The Counsel, DLA (DLAH-G) is responsible for:
    (1) Providing guidance to Counsel at DLA field activities on all 
claims and litigation matters within the purview of this part 1280.
    (2) Receiving claims reports and information on related litigation 
forwarded to HQ DLA, Attention: DLAH-G, and processing these in 
accordance with this part 1280 and appropriate Departmental regulations.
    (3) Maintaining this part 1280 in a current status and reviewing it 
annually.