Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 536.119 — Scope For Maritime Claims
32 C.F.R. § 536.119
The AMCSA applies worldwide and includes claims that arise on high seas or within the territorial waters of a foreign country. At 10 U.S.C. 4802 it provides for the settlement or compromise of claims for:
(a) Damage caused by a vessel of, or in the service of, the Department of the Army (DA) or by other property under the jurisdiction of the DA.
(b) Compensation for towage and salvage service, including contract salvage, rendered to a vessel of, or in the service of, the DA or other property under the jurisdiction of the DA.
(c) Damage that is maritime in nature and caused by tortious conduct of U.S. military personnel or federal civilian employees, an agent thereof, or property under the Army's jurisdiction.
Authorizing Statute
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Settlement: final and conclusive10 U.S.C. § 2735
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Cooperation with other Government agencies39 U.S.C. § 411
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Art. 139. Redress of injuries to property10 U.S.C. § 939
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Property loss; personal injury or death: advance payment10 U.S.C. § 2736
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Definition10 U.S.C. § 2731
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Definitions10 U.S.C. § 4801
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Defense of certain suits arising out of legal malpractice10 U.S.C. § 1054
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Defense of certain suits arising out of medical malpractice10 U.S.C. § 1089
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Final decisions of district courts28 U.S.C. § 1291