Legal assistance and claims assistance can be obtained at the Legal Office located in Building 1082. The legal office is not conducting in-person Article 137, UCMJ, briefings until further notice. If you are reenlisting, please email us at 48fw.ja@us.af.mil to request the briefing materials.
For assistance, call 01638 523553 or DSN 226-3553.
Claims
The DD Form 1840/1840R (pink form) must be submitted to the carrier within 75 days after delivery of a household goods shipment. This process can now be done online at https://claims.jag.af.mil. The online process only applies to Air Force sponsored moves. Members not able to file online may bring their pink forms to the claims office during normal office hours.
Other claims assistance may be obtained by calling our office.
Ethics
DoD employees shall not engage in any personal or professional activity that places them in a position of conflict between their private interests and the public interest of the United States. From commercial solicitation, gift acceptance, off-duty employment to post government employment, if you have any question regarding standards of conduct for a DoD personnel, please consult the legal office for an opinion.
Smooth Move Briefings
The Smooth Move Briefing may be viewed here. Upon completion of the briefing, please provide a copy of your certificate to 48fw.ja@us.af.mil.
The Smooth Move Briefing for personally owned vehicles can be viewed here.
General advice
General legal advice is available by appointment only during legal assistance times, which are Tuesdays 9:00am -11:00am and Thursdays 1:00 – 3:00pm. Please call 01638- 52-3553 or DSN 226-3553 to book an appointment.
Legal assistance attorneys cannot represent you in court. Further, legal assistance is prohibited in the following areas:
- Issues involving personal commercial enterprises
- Criminal issues under the Uniform Code of Military Justice or state/federal criminal law. (Contact the Area Defense Counsel at 01638 523608 or DSN 226-3608 for assistance.)
- Standards of Conduct issues
- Law of Armed Conflict issues
- Official matters in which the U.S. Air Force has an interest or is involved in the final outcome
Service
Legal assistance is available to active duty, retirees, eligible civilians and their families; members of the Guard (Title 10 status only); and Reserve members on active duty orders.
Wills
Wills are prepared by appointment only during our legal assistance hours. Please call 01638-52-3553 or DSN 226-3553 to book an appointment. Visit https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil to fill out a will worksheet, and then bring the ticket number in for your appointment.
Find further information about Wills and POA here.
Feedback
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