# 32 CFR § 536.1: Purpose of the Army Claims System

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-536.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 32 CFR § 536.1
- **Heading:** Purpose of the Army Claims System
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 32—National Defense > Subtitle A—Department of Defense > CHAPTER V—DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY > SUBCHAPTER B—CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS > PART 536—CLAIMS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES > Subpart A—The Army Claims System

## Text

This part sets forth policies and procedures that govern the investigating, processing, and settling of claims against, and in favor of, the United States under the authority conferred by statutes, regulations, international and interagency agreements, and Department of Defense Directives (DODDs). It is intended to ensure that claims are investigated properly and adjudicated according to applicable law, and valid recoveries and affirmative claims are pursued against carriers, third-party insurers, and tortfeasors.

## Nearby sections

- [32 CFR § 536.1 § 536.1 Purpose of the Army Claims System.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-536.1.md)
- [32 CFR § 536.2 § 536.2 Claims authorities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-536.2.md)
- [32 CFR § 536.3 § 536.3 Command and organizational relationships.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-536.3.md)
- [32 CFR § 536.4 § 536.4 Designation of claims attorneys.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-536.4.md)
- [32 CFR § 536.5 § 536.5 The Judge Advocate General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-536.5.md)
- [32 CFR § 536.6 § 536.6 The Army claims mission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-536.6.md)
- [32 CFR § 536.7 § 536.7 Responsibilities of the Commander USARCS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-536.7.md)
- [32 CFR § 536.8 § 536.8 Responsibilities and operations of command claims services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-536.8.md)
- [32 CFR § 536.9 § 536.9 Responsibilities and operations of area claims offices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-536.9.md)
- [32 CFR § 536.10 § 536.10 Responsibilities and operations of claims processing offices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-536.10.md)
- [32 CFR § 536.11 § 536.11 Chief of Engineers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-536.11.md)
- [32 CFR § 536.12 § 536.12 Commanding General, U.S. Army Medical Command.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-536.12.md)
- [32 CFR § 536.13 § 536.13 Chief, National Guard Bureau.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-536.13.md)
- [32 CFR § 536.14 § 536.14 Commanders of major Army commands.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-536.14.md)

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