# 32 C.F.R. § 536.4 (2026): Designation of claims attorneys

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P536_S536_4

## Section

- **Citation:** 32 C.F.R. § 536.4 (2026)
- **Heading:** Designation of claims attorneys
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 32 CFR: National Defense / Chapter V: DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY / Part 536: CLAIMS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES / Subpart A: The Army Claims System / § 536.4: § 536.4   Designation of claims attorneys.

## Text

(a)
Who may designate.
The Commander USARCS, the senior JA of a command having a command claims service, the chief of a command claims service, the head of an ACO, or the Chief Counsel of a COE District, may designate a qualified attorney other than a JA as a claims attorney. The head of an ACO may designate a claims attorney to act as a CPO with approval authority.
(b)
Eligibility.
To qualify as a claims attorney, an individual must be a civilian employee of the Department of the Army (DA) or DOD, a member of the bar of a state, the District of Columbia, or a jurisdiction where U.S. federal law applies, serving in the grade of GS-11 or above, and performing primary duties as a legal adviser.

## Nearby sections

- [32 C.F.R. § 536.1 (2026) § 536.1   Purpose of the Army Claims System.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P536_S536_1.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 536.2 (2026) § 536.2   Claims authorities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P536_S536_2.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 536.3 (2026) § 536.3   Command and organizational relationships.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P536_S536_3.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 536.4 (2026) § 536.4   Designation of claims attorneys.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P536_S536_4.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 536.5 (2026) § 536.5   The Judge Advocate General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P536_S536_5.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 536.6 (2026) § 536.6   The Army claims mission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P536_S536_6.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 536.7 (2026) § 536.7   Responsibilities of the Commander USARCS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P536_S536_7.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 536.8 (2026) § 536.8   Responsibilities and operations of command claims services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P536_S536_8.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 536.9 (2026) § 536.9   Responsibilities and operations of area claims offices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P536_S536_9.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 536.10 (2026) § 536.10   Responsibilities and operations of claims processing offices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P536_S536_10.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 536.11 (2026) § 536.11   Chief of Engineers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P536_S536_11.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 536.12 (2026) § 536.12   Commanding General, U.S. Army Medical Command.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P536_S536_12.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 536.13 (2026) § 536.13   Chief, National Guard Bureau.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P536_S536_13.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 536.14 (2026) § 536.14   Commanders of major Army commands.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P536_S536_14.md)

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