[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: 32CFR842.12]

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                        TITLE 32-NATIONAL DEFENSE
 
                CHAPTER VII--DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
 
PART 842_ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMS--Table of Contents
 
                Subpart B_Functions and Responsibilities
 
Sec. 842.12  HQ USAF claims responsibility.

    (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.

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