Military Law and the Role of the Judge Advocate

This course will focus on the role of the Judge Advocate in the six service branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, with particular emphasis on the largest Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps, the U.S. Army JAG Corps. Students will learn about the six core competencies of military law, which include administrative and civil law, claims, contract and fiscal law, international and operational law, legal assistance, and military justice. We will review some of the most significant Supreme Court, Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (CAAF), and federal court decisions as they relate to military law. This course is ideal for any student who wishes to learn more about the role of a military lawyer and the unique skills and value they bring to the mission and to a Commander’s decision-making.