Legal Assistance

Eligibility for Assistance

According to Army Regulation (AR) 27–3, para. 2–4, our office provides support to: (1) Active Duty members of the Armed Forces; (2) Retired Members of the Armed Forces; (3) Reserve and National Guard Members of the Armed forces on Active Duty orders of more than 29 days; and (4) dependents of those aforementioned eligible service members and retirees.

Assistance We Provide

According to AR 27–3, para. 3–5, our office provides legal assistance on matters including, but not limited to: family law, estate planning, real property, consumer transactions, civilian administrative matters (e.g. immigration), military administrative matters (e.g. GOMOR and FLIPL rebuttals), torts, and limited civilian criminal matters.

We offer walk–in for powers of attorney (POA) and notarizations any time that our office is open.

We do not provide assistance on military criminal matters (e.g. Article 15s, Administrative Separations, and Courts-Martial) – the Fort Campbell, Kentucky Trial Defense Service Office provides assistance in these matters.

We do not provide assistance on the Integrated Disability Evaluation Process (Medical Evaluation Board/Physical Evaluation Board) – the Fort Campbell, Kentucky Office of Soldier’s Counsel provides assistance in these matters.

Hours of Operation

• Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays: 0900hrs–1145hrs and 1300hrs–1600hrs.
• Thursdays: 1300hrs–1600hrs.
• Fridays: 0900–1145hrs and 1300hrs–1500hrs.

We are closed on all DONSAs, Federal 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Fort Campbell DONSA and Training Holiday Observances.

Fort Campbell, Kentucky Client Services Location

Address: 2765 Tennessee Avenue, Fort Campbell, Kentucky 42223. We are located behind the Division Headquarters Building and down the street from the Don F. Pratt Museum Aircraft Display. You can also use google maps and search “SJA Client Services on Fort Campbell.”

Appointment Scheduling

If you reside within a 50-mile radius of Fort Campbell, Kentucky: please make an appointment in person at the Fort Campbell, Kentucky Client Services Office. Please complete our legal assistance client intake form, and bring all supporting documents pertaining to your legal assistance matter and your military identification card with you to the Fort Campbell, Kentucky Client Services Office. If you are experiencing a time sensitive matter (e.g. your GOMOR response is due in 14 calendar days), please immediately come to the Fort Campbell, Kentucky Client Services Office during our open hours for appointment scheduling.

If you reside outside of a 50-mile radius of Fort Campbell, Kentucky: please make an appointment by requesting a legal assistance client intake form by email, and emailing it back, along with a copy of your military identification card (authorized by AR 600-8-14 and AFI 36-3026_IPV1, paragraph 1.8.1.1., dated 2022 in order to receive a Department of Defense benefit), and all supporting documents pertaining to your legal assistance matter to the following email address:

usarmy.campbell.101-abn-div.mbx.client-services@army.mil

A Fort Campbell, Kentucky Client Services Office paralegal will contact you to schedule an appointment no later than close of business the following business day.

There are two types of claims: personnel claims and tort claims.

Tort claims are filed directly with the Fort Campbell Claims office following the procedure outlined below. Personnel claims are filed online at https://www.jagcnet.army.mil/Apps/PCLAIMS/PCLAIMSPublic.nsf.

Tort Claims

Tort claims are claims for death, personal injury, or damage to, or loss of, property. These are generally payable when the injury or damage is caused by negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of military personnel or civilian employees of the Army or Department of Defense while acting within the scope of their employment.

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 and is not able to be waived.

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.

Personnel Claims

Personnel Claims are claims by military personnel and DA civilians only for losses incident to service. They include:

Household goods losses/damages during shipment

POV shipment damage;

On-post POV theft, and vandalism

On-post quarters damage and theft

Unusual occurrence such as fire, flood, hurricane

For Household Goods claims, you must first file the claim through DPS. If no resolution, file the claim online at https://www.jagcnet.army.mil/Apps/PCLAIMS/PCLAIMSPublic.nsf.

All other personnel claims are filed online at https://www.jagcnet.army.mil/Apps/PCLAIMS/PCLAIMSPublic.nsf.