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Notice of Loss or Damage (fig. 12-4), must be submitted
to a personal property office within 70 days of the
delivery. Failure to furnish it means the military
member will not recover anything for lost or damaged
articles because the government must file with the
carrier by 75 days.
. Investigation.
The CO of the military
organization responsible for processing the claim refers
the claim to a claims investigating officer. At large
commands, the claims investigating officer is often a
full-time civilian employee, The claims investigating
officer’s duties include reviewing the claim and its
supporting documentation for completeness and, if
necessary, examining the property damage. The claims
investigating officer will also prepare and present a
concurrent claim on behalf of the federal government
Figure 12-4.—Sample DD Form 1840R, Notice of Loss or Damage.
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