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|DepName=Judge Advocate General (JAG) | |DepName=Judge Advocate General (JAG) | ||
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|SupDept=[[ | |SupDept=[[Regimental Headquarters]] | ||
|DepOIC=GEN | |DepOIC= [https://7cav.us/rosters/profile/4/ GEN Cameron Burgundy] | ||
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'''Judge Advocate General's Corps''', also known as '''JAG''' or '''JAG Corps''', refers to the legal branch or specialty of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, and Navy. Officers serving in the JAG Corps are typically called Judge Advocates. The Marine Corps and Coast Guard do not maintain separate JAG Corps per se and judge advocates in those services maintain their line officer-status. In the Air Force and Navy, JAG officers only serve in legal positions. Judge Advocates in the Army retain eligibility for command | __NOTOC__ | ||
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'''Judge Advocate General's Corps''', also known as '''JAG''' or '''JAG Corps''', refers to the legal branch or specialty of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, and Navy. Officers serving in the JAG Corps are typically called Judge Advocates. The Marine Corps and Coast Guard do not maintain separate JAG Corps per se, and judge advocates in those services maintain their line officer-status. In the Air Force and Navy, JAG officers only serve in legal positions. Judge Advocates in the Army retain eligibility for command and may be assigned to non-legal positions with permission of the Judge Advocate General, but this is only rarely done; the majority serve in legal positions, and their careers are therefore similar to those of the Navy and Air Force. | |||
=Introduction= | =Introduction= | ||
Membership in our brotherhood extends | Membership in our brotherhood extends several privileges to each trooper. These privileges come with corresponding responsibilities. Standards of accountability for the exercise of one's privilege and discharge of responsibility are outlined in our [[Code Of Conduct|Code of Conduct]] and [[General Orders]]. The rules we have codified and adhere to as a community stand as a bulwark against disorder and chaos. When a trooper strays outside the established guardrails of accountability, formal disciplinary action may be necessary, including a Letter of Reprimand, Article 15, or court-martial proceeding. | ||
In these matters, the JAG department shoulders the weighty responsibility of adjudicating the actions and intent of both the individual and the community. It does so by carefully, fairly, and impartially advocating for rights while requiring responsibility within a framework of carefully defined rules and | In these matters, the JAG department shoulders the weighty responsibility of adjudicating the actions and intent of both the individual and the community. It does so by carefully, fairly, and impartially advocating for rights while requiring responsibility within a framework of carefully defined rules and precedents. Process, impartiality, and fairness are of great importance to those being disciplined for misconduct. The repercussions of a disciplinary decision may be grave. Understanding this, the JAG conducts its business with the highest professionalism and commitment to integrity and transparency. | ||
=Joining the Department= | |||
Below are the requirements to join the office of the JAG. | |||
Joining the department as a Clerk has the following | ==Clerk== | ||
Joining the department as a Clerk has the following prerequisites: | |||
*Minimum rank of Corporal | *Minimum rank of Corporal | ||
*No Article 15 to record | *No Article 15 to record | ||
*No Active | *No Active NFA (or within the past 6 months) | ||
*Invitation to join by a serving Attorney | *Invitation to join by a serving Attorney or JAG | ||
==Attorney== | |||
Used at the discretion of the JAG and based upon the needs of the Regiment. | |||
Latest revision as of 02:36, 24 March 2026
| Judge Advocate General (JAG) | |
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| Regimental Oversight | Regimental Headquarters |
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| HQ Staff | |
| 1IC | GEN Cameron Burgundy |
Judge Advocate General's Corps, also known as JAG or JAG Corps, refers to the legal branch or specialty of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, and Navy. Officers serving in the JAG Corps are typically called Judge Advocates. The Marine Corps and Coast Guard do not maintain separate JAG Corps per se, and judge advocates in those services maintain their line officer-status. In the Air Force and Navy, JAG officers only serve in legal positions. Judge Advocates in the Army retain eligibility for command and may be assigned to non-legal positions with permission of the Judge Advocate General, but this is only rarely done; the majority serve in legal positions, and their careers are therefore similar to those of the Navy and Air Force.
Introduction
Membership in our brotherhood extends several privileges to each trooper. These privileges come with corresponding responsibilities. Standards of accountability for the exercise of one's privilege and discharge of responsibility are outlined in our Code of Conduct and General Orders. The rules we have codified and adhere to as a community stand as a bulwark against disorder and chaos. When a trooper strays outside the established guardrails of accountability, formal disciplinary action may be necessary, including a Letter of Reprimand, Article 15, or court-martial proceeding.
In these matters, the JAG department shoulders the weighty responsibility of adjudicating the actions and intent of both the individual and the community. It does so by carefully, fairly, and impartially advocating for rights while requiring responsibility within a framework of carefully defined rules and precedents. Process, impartiality, and fairness are of great importance to those being disciplined for misconduct. The repercussions of a disciplinary decision may be grave. Understanding this, the JAG conducts its business with the highest professionalism and commitment to integrity and transparency.
Joining the Department
Below are the requirements to join the office of the JAG.
Clerk
Joining the department as a Clerk has the following prerequisites:
- Minimum rank of Corporal
- No Article 15 to record
- No Active NFA (or within the past 6 months)
- Invitation to join by a serving Attorney or JAG
Attorney
Used at the discretion of the JAG and based upon the needs of the Regiment.