Fort Campbell  Legal

The Fort Campbell Judge Advocates Office Legal Assistance Client Service Center is located at 2765 Tennessee Avenue. Phone contact 270-798-4432 provides support to the Fort Campbell commands and tenet activities service members (active and retired) and family members in several areas to include administrative law, personal property claims and legal assistance.

It is recommended that you email to make an appointment. Hours of operation are: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9-11:45 a.m. and 1-4:30 p.m.; Thursday 1-4:30 p.m. and Friday 9-11:45 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Walk-in services are conducted on Thursday afternoons. Closed on weekends and federal holidays.

Legal Assistance handles or is involved in a number of issues to include:

• Support (child or spouse)
• Powers of attorney
• Leases
• Affidavits
• Kentucky deeds
• Name changes
• Consumer affairs
• Civil suits
• Domestic relations and family law
• Wills and estates
• Local court procedures  

Claims are processed under the provisions of Army Regulation (AR) 27-20 and Department of the Army Pamphlet (DA Pam) 27-162. Not all claims are payable. It is the Claimant's responsibility to properly complete the required forms and to provide documentation substantiating their claim. The Center for Personnel Claims at Fort Knox process all Claims for the Fort Campbell area. Please contact the Claim Center at 502-626-3000 or email notice of loss to usarmy.knoxhqda-otjag.mbx.cpcs@mail.mil. The website to submit claim online is www.move.mil

In order to file a claim, the following documents must be provided:

• DD Form 1842 Claim for Loss of or Damage to Personal Property Incident to Service.
• DD Form 1844 List of Property and Claims Analysis Chart.
• DD Form 788. The form provided to the owner of the vehicle or his/her agent when the vehicle is delivered. (Damage claimed must be noted and verified by the carrier on the reverse side in order for the damage to be payable).
• Orders -- Copy of your orders authorizing the shipment of the vehicle.
• Power of Attorney -- For anyone not a proper party claimant, a power of attorney is required to file a claim on behalf of the proper claimant.
• Estimates of Repair -- Two written estimates of repair from different firms, which must describe the damage and necessary repair work in detail (must be itemized). (If we determine that additional estimates are needed, we will inform you).
• Insurance Affidavit -- Affirms that you have made and settled a claim with your insurance company as required or that no insurance existed which may cover your loss.  
• Insurance Documents -- Copy of the insurance policy in effect at the time of the incident indicating coverage as well as the final settlement with your insurance company. (This includes a copy of any estimate done by the insurance company in determining settlement).
• Proof of Vehicle Ownership -- Showing ownership of vehicle at time of incident (copy of registration or title).
• Vehicle Inspection Sheet. Your vehicle must be inspected by personnel from the Claims Office before your claim is adjudicated. Repair of your vehicle without the approval of, or prior inspection by, the Claims Office may result in denial of your claim.

Statute of Limitations. In accordance with (IAW) AR 27-20, Chapter 11 and DA Pam 27-162, Chapter 2: The claim must be submitted within the two-year statute of limitations. The two-year period begins at date of incident. This two year time period is not waivable.

Claims Payable: Per AR 27-20, para. 11-5e(2), claims for damage arising as a result of mechanical or structural failure of the vehicle during shipment are not payable. For more information contact the Fort Knox Personnel Claims at 502-626-3000.