# 32 CFR § 536.6: The Army claims mission

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-536.6

## Section

- **Citation:** 32 CFR § 536.6
- **Heading:** The Army claims mission
- **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

(a) Promptly investigate potential claims incidents with a view to determining the degree of the Army's exposure to liability, the damage potential, and when the third party is at fault, whether the Army should take action to collect for medical expenses, lost wages and property damage.
(b) Efficiently and expeditiously dispose of claims against the U.S. by fairly settling meritorious claims at the lowest level within the claims system commensurate with monetary jurisdiction delegated, or by denying non-meritorious claims.
(c) Develop a system that has a high level of proficiency, so that litigation and appeals can be avoided or kept to a minimum.

## 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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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-536.6. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.