BY ORDER OF THE
CHIEF, NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU
AIR NATIONAL GUARD INSTRUCTION
51-504
20 NOVEMBER 2014
Law
AIR NATIONAL GUARD LEGAL
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY
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OPR: ANGRC/JA
Supersedes: ANGI51-504,
14 December 2001
Certified by: NGB/CF
(Col John S. Joseph)
Pages: 6
This instruction describes the scope and authority for legal assistance which shall be provided by
ANG Judge Advocates and paralegals. Legal assistance is a matter within the inherent authority
of the commander to ensure mission readiness. Eligibility of ANG members for legal assistance
from Active Air Force Legal Assistance Offices is governed by AFI 51-504, Legal Assistance,
Notary, and Preventive Law Programs. The authorities to waive wing/unit level requirements in
this publication are identified with a Tier (“T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3”) number following the
compliance statement.
1. Legal Services and Purpose.
1.1. Services. ANG judge advocates and paralegals shall provide legal assistance while
performing in a duty status under Title 10 or Title 32, including while telecommuting, in
accordance with applicable instructions. (T-0) When providing legal assistance, including
Special Victim’s Counsel (SVC) Services, to eligible beneficiaries as required by this
instruction, ANG JAs and paralegals are protected from liability in accordance with 10
U.S.C. § 1054 and the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1346 (b) 2nd 2671 et seq.
(FTCA). Individual states may also have statutes which provide additional protections.
Certified Current, 25 FEBRUARY 2019
