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IMPORTANT NOTICE!!! TYPHOON KHANUN: IF YOU SUFFERED DAMAGED/LOSS DUE TO TYPHOON KHANUN PLEASE CLICK HERE OR EMAIL MCB_CLAIMS_TYHPOONS@USMC.MIL FOR FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS.  YOU MAY ALSO GO TO THE PCU WEBSITE FOR THE FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS AT https://www.jag.navy.mil/legal-services/code-15/personnel/  AND FILE YOUR PCA CLAIM DIRECTLY TO THE PCU.

Claims Section, OSJA MCIPAC-MCBB is dedicated to expeditious processing of cognizant claims for and against the U.S. Government, with integrity.  We process claims for Marines, Navy, U.S. Civilian employees and dependents of commands that fall under the cognizance of MCIPAC-MCBB, excluding commands under purview of MCAS Iwakuni.  We also provide limited assistance in private settlements with Japanese nationals in relation to incidents that may result in a claim against the US Gov't and provide claims guidance and assistance in interpreting and applying Japanese laws and regulations, criminal and civil procedures, pertinent regulations and customs and traditions to specific incidents or situations to commands, Judge Advocates in relations to claims processing. 

    DSN:                     315-645-7460/7461     CELL:    098-970-7460/7461

    EMAIL:                  mcb_sja_claims@usmc.mil

    LOCATION:          Camp Foster, Legal Assistance/Tax Center Bldg.5717, 2nd Floor (turn left)

    Mailing Address:   Commanding General

                                  Attn: MCIPAC OSJA-Claims

                                  Unit 35001, Box 1 FPO AP 96373-5001

AIR FORCE:  315-634-1662 
ARMY:  315-644-4742
NAVY:  315-634-8241

 

MILITARY AND CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES CLAIMS ACT (PCA)

         Commonly known as Personnel Property Claims.  PCA claim for personal property damage/loss directly filed to the Personnel Claims Unit (PCU), Norfolk, VA.  If you suffered loss/damaged to your personal property due to Typhoon, Flood, Fire, or unusual occurrences.  You may be eligible to file a PCA claim if you meet both of the following criteria.

         Criteria 1:  Active Duty, Reservist on Active Duty or Civilian Employee of the Department of Defense that are not considered a local inhabitant of the area.

         Criteria 2:  Property was located in your assigned or authorized quarters or located on base when it was damaged/loss was accrued.

         Common PCA claims: Damages/loss from typhoons, flood, power outages (food spoilage) and base housing issues. Household good (HHG) damages during PCS move can be claimed through PCA if not claimed through the contracted Transportation Service Provider (TSP).

         Please go to the link below for more information, instructions and forms.

https://www.jag.navy.mil/legal-services/code-15/personnel/

TYPHOON PREPARATIONS

         In the event of a typhoon, all SOFA members must take actions to prepare for unexpected damages.  Please refer to the Typhoon Readiness Guide link below and/or contact your command for additional guidance.

https://www.kadena.af.mil/Portals/40/Weather/Okinawa%20Typhoon%20Guide%20Ed.%205.pdf?ver=a0xlXezkD9aUgiw7OV9dJA%3d%3d

 

MILITARY CLAIMS ACT CLAIMS

         SOFA members who incur property damage as a result of a Government owned vehicle (GOV) accident may file a claim under the Military Claims Act. You must file with the branch of service that "owns" the GOV.  Our office handles traffic accidents or other damage caused by US Marine Corps government personnel and tactical vehicles acting within the scope of their employment. 

         For MCA Claims please contact us via email at mcb_sja_claims@usmc.mil.

 

STATUS OF FORCES AGREEMENT (SOFA) CLAIMS (LOCAL NATIONALS ONLY)

         ALL SOFA Claims are filed to the local Government of Japan GOJ, Defense Bureau.

International Agreement Claims Act (IACA) in-scope claim:

         Under the SOFA Article 18, paragraph 5, IACA claims in Okinawa Japan are filed to the Okinawa Defense Bureau (ODB) for injuries or damages to personal property suffered by Local Nationals from to Service Members or Federal Employees negligence acting within scope (official duty) of their employment at the time of the incident.

Common SOFA IACA claims: GOV Traffic Accidents.

Foreign Claims Act (FCA) non-scope claim:

         Under the SOFA Article 18, paragraph 6, the US Gov’t is “Legally Responsible” for all Active Duty and Federal Employees station in Japan.  Any incidents causing damage or injury to a Local National not within scope of their employment (off-duty/liberty) that incurred unsettled expenses or obligations will result in a FCA claim against the US Gov’t.  Therefore, it is imperative that command leadership to conduct weekly safety brief and ensure only the most mature and financially stable members are authorized SOFA driving privileges.  

         Common SOFA FCA Claims: Traffic Accidents with no Insurance, Criminal act (theft, damage to property, assault).

 

POV/POV TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS INSURANCE REPORTING REQUIREMENT

         Contact your insurance company immediately or within 72 hours after a traffic accident if physically able to do so. This is required per MCIPACO 5560.2B.  Members also should use their insurance coverage or agree to pay out of pocket if they are found to be responsible for a portion of the accident and if insurance is not considered or expired.  Failure to do so will result in loss of SOFA driving privileges of the owner and/or driver.  If property damage or injury was caused to a local national, any unpaid expenses by the SOFA member will result in a SOFA FCA claim against the US Gov’t in additional to potential off-base civil or criminal proceedings.

Types of Claims

PERSONAL PROPERTY CLAIMS
        Personal Property Claims are filed by SOFA members for damages incurred such as Typhoons, Flooding, Power Outages, and Base Housing Issues. In some cases, golf ball, baseball, theft and vandalism may be covered.                                                                           

         For other services, please contact your service claims office at the numbers below:

Air Force: 634-1662                Army: 644-4742                      Navy: 634-8241

 


MILITARY CLAIMS ACT CLAIMS
         SOFA member who incur property damage as a result of a Government owned vehicle (GOV) accident may file a claim under the Military Claims Act. You must file with the branch of service that "owns" the GOV. Our office handles traffic accidents or other damage done by US Marine Corps government and tactical vehicles. 

         For other services, please contact the following numbers:

Air Force: 634-1662     Army: 644-4742     Navy: 634-8241

 

POV/POV TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
        Contact your insurance company immediately when you have a traffic accident. MCIPACO 5560.1 states that a SOFA Member must report an accident to their insurance company within 72 hours if they are physically able to do so. Please look at "POV/POV TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS" above.

 TYPHOON PREPARATIONS

       In the event of typhoon, all Marines and civilians attached to USMC must take actions to prepare for unexpected damages. Please refer to the attached typhoon preparation guidance. 

General Information:
         Personal Property Claims are filed for personal property damage/loss incident to service incurred due to damages as Typhoons, Flooding, Power Outages, and Base Housing Issues. This type of claim must be filed with your service.

         If are Marine, Navy or DoD Civilian Employee and you meet both criteria below you may file a PCA claim with the Personnel Claims Unit (PCU) in Norfolk, VA.

         Criteria 1:  Active Duty, Reservist on Active Duty or Civilian Employee of the Department of Defense that are not considered a local inhabitant of the area.
         Criteria 2:  Property was located in your assigned or authorized quarters or located on base when it was damaged/loss was accrued.

File a Personal Property Claim:
         OSJA MCIPAC-MCBB established a temporary Claims Team to help the PCU in expediting the initial claims filing process for claimants filing a PCA Claim for personal property damage/loss due to Typhoon Khanun.

         It is ultimately the claimants responsibility to substantiate their claims.  Therefore, please take PHOTOS of all damaged/loss property before tossing and create an ITEMIZE list of property you are claiming for.

         Please download and thoroughly review the Instructions and Forms below.

         For food spoilage only download the Instructions and Forms HERE.

         For property damage/loss and food spoilage, please click HERE.

         Required Forms: Complete and sign DD Form 1842, 1844, Corporate Electronic Funds Transfer (CEFT) Form, and Insurance Affidavit Form, any substantiating docs for your claims.

         Once all required documents are completed, please submit them to the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, for initial completeness review via Email MCB_CLAIMS_TYPHOONS@USMC.MIL

         Please ensure all information are accurate and correct.  OSJA MCIPAC-MCBB is not responsible for inaccurate or incorrect information made by the claimants.

For those of other services, please contact your service claims office at the numbers below:
Air Force: 634-1662               
Army: 644-4742                     
Navy: 634-8241

                   Forms:                                                  Samples

              DD Form 1842                                                 DD Form 1842 Sample

              DD Form 1844                                                 DD Form 1844 Sample 

              Insurance Affidavit Form                                  Insurance Affidavit Form Sample

              Corporate Electronic Funds Transfer Form

              Electric Repair Form                                        Electric Repair Form Sample

              Computer Repair Form                                    Computer Repair Form Sample

              Personal Property Verification Form                

              Food Listings                                                    PDI Sample

                                                                                       JCI Sample

                                                                                       Title Sample
         

DSN:  315 645 7460
CELL:  098 970 7460
LOCATION:  Camp Foster
  Building 437 
  1st Floor
AIR FORCE: 315 634 1662
ARMY:  315 644 4742 
NAVY:  315 634 8241 

General Information:
         SOFA members who incur property damage as a result of a Government owned vehicle (GOV) accident may file a claim under the Military Claims Act, You must file with the branch of service that "owns" the GOV.

File a Military Claims Act Claim

Please complete the step by step process below in order to file a Military Claims Act claim.

STEP ONE:  Gather all of the following Required Supporting Documents.    

STEP TWO: Complete  and sign SF-95 on date it is turned in. Original needed. Standard Form-95.

STEP THREE:  Submit all documents to the Claims Section of the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, Camp Foster, Bldg.437 1st Floor.

DSN:  315 645 7460
CELL:  098 970 7460
LOCATION:  Camp Foster
  Building 437 
  1st Floor
AIR FORCE:  315 634 1662 
ARMY:  315 644 4742
NAVY:  315 634 8241