Only HQ USAF/JACC authorizes referral of a claim to the US Attorney. The base SJA ensures review of all claims not later than 2 years after the date of the incident. These unsettled claims are forwarded, with the base SJA's disposition recommendation, to HQ USAF/JACC.
Note: On a case-by-case basis, HQ USAF/JACC will authorize referral of a case to the US Attorney by telephone.