U.S. Army Claims Service, Tort Claims Division
It is the mission of the Tort Claims Division to:
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Investigate, process, and settle administrative, non-contractural tort claims filed against the U.S. Army within its areas of operation, or against the Department of Defense within assigned areas of single-service claims responsibility.
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Investigate, process, and settle affirmative claims on behalf of the U.S. Army.
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Develop doctrine and policies for the processing of tort and affirmative claims.
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Monitor, guide and evaluate field claims offices worldwide.
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Provide training to tort and affirmative claims personnel.
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Ensure tort claims investigations are adequate to support litigation in the event a claim is not administratively settled.