AFI51-306 — Administrative Claims For And Against The Air Force

AFI51-306 governs the investigation, adjudication, and settlement of certain administrative claims for and against the Air Force.

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  • Publication number: AFI51-306
  • Title: ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMS FOR AND AGAINST THE AIR FORCE
  • Date: 2021-05-05

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Its chapters address tort claims, Foreign Claims Act and International Agreement Claims Act claims, and claims involving military personnel, civilian employees, carriers, and hostile acts. It requires records created through prescribed processes to be maintained and requires information protected by the Privacy Act of 1974 to be collected or maintained.

Topics covered

  • Tort claims against the Air Force
  • Foreign Claims Act claims
  • International Agreement Claims Act claims
  • Military personnel claims
  • Civilian employees’ claims
  • Carrier recovery claims
  • Claims due to hostile acts

Questions and answers

Who can waive wing or unit-level requirements in AFI51-306?

The authorities to waive wing/unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier (“T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3”) number following the compliance statement.

How must records created under AFI51-306 be handled?

Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Manual 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with Air Force Records Information Management System Records Disposition Schedule.

What system of records notice applies to AFI51-306 claims records?

The applicable systems of record notice F051 AFJA J, Claims Records, applies and is available at: http://dpclo.defense.gov/Privacy/SORNs.aspx.

How are recommended changes to AFI51-306 submitted?

Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the OPR listed above using the AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route AF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate functional chain of command.

Does naming a manufacturer or commercial product imply Air Force endorsement?

The use of the name or mark of any specific manufacturer, commercial product, commodity, or service in this publication does not imply endorsement by the Air Force.

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