The Administrative Law Division provides legal advice and support to commanders and staff in a variety of areas. These include civilian personnel and labor law, contract and fiscal law, environmental law, federal litigation, the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, the Joint Ethics Regulation and Federal ethics laws, military administrative law (e.g., 15-6 investigations, line of duty investigations, and financial liability investigations).

Effective 5 July 2017, Army personnel wishing to claim for personal property loss or damage, including household goods and POVs in transit or storage, are directed to the upgraded website for PCLAIMS Plus at: http://www.JAGCNet.army.mil/Pclaims. Customer support for claimants located in CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, Cuba, and Puerto Rico, is available from the new office at Fort Knox: Center for Personnel Claims Support (CPCS), via email usarmy.knox.hqda-otjag.mbx.cpcs@mail.mil or call the CPCS at 1-502-626-3000 or DSN 536-3000.

The Claims Division adjudicates claims for personal injury or damage to property caused by the negligent acts or omissions of Army or DoD personnel. In addition, the Division pursues affirmative claims against third parties who damage Government property or cause injury to Soldiers or their family members resulting in medical care at Government expense.

Visit the link below to see our hours and learn how to schedule appointments:

The Military Justice Division provides legal advice and regulatory guidance to commanders and their staff elements regarding adverse administrative actions, nonjudicial punishment actions, Courts-Martial, and other military disciplinary issues.

The Division is also designated and responsible for the Victim Witness Assistance Program (VWAP) for all commands under this general court-martial convening authority's jurisdiction. The Victim Witness Liaison Officer serves as facilitator and coordinator for the VWAP and primary point of contact through which victims and witnesses obtain information and assistance in securing available services.

For Article 15 Assistance:

• -Soldiers receiving an Article 15 must have a copy of the entire Article 15 packet prior to speaking to TDS.
• -The first reading of the Article 15 must be signed by the commander prior to speaking to TDS. (Directly below block two on DA form 2627)

For Chapters:

• Soldiers being chaptered must have their own copy of the entire chapter packet prior to speaking to TDS.
• The notification memorandum of the chapter must be signed by the commander prior to speaking to TDS

MISSION
Trial Defense Service (TDS) provides specified defense counsel services for Army personnel assigned to Fort Eustis and those Soldiers within the geographical area of responsibility of this field office.

USATDS counsel provide counseling/representation in the following situations:

• If you believe law enforcement or your command is investigating you for a violation of the UCMJ
• General Court-Martial representation
• Special Court-Martial representation
• Summary Court-Martial counseling
• Article 32, UCMJ, representation
• Counseling of pretrial confinees
• Article 15, UCMJ counseling
• Administrative separation counseling
• Representation at administrative elimination boards
• Representation at reduction boards under Ch 10, AR 600-8-19

Please call 757-878-6699/2364 to schedule an appointment. If you need immediate assistance regarding an allegation of misconduct against you, walk-in appointments are available at any time.

In the event that this office is closed and you’re in need of immediate assistance please call Fort Gregg-Adams TDS at (804) 765-2990