I remember the case like it was yesterday–23 years ago. A Non-commissioned officer (NCO) walked into my office with an Article 15 (nonjudicial punishment) in hand. His crime: Larceny of a doormat. You are wondering why an NCO would steal a doormat. ...
I recall very vividly when I first became a military defense counsel—literally the best job any judge advocate (JAG) can have in the military. You run your own office, have the honor of helping military members who are facing courts-martial or other...
If you have bad paper in your official military records, you can ask your service to remove the record, correct the record or take other action that you desire. Each branch of service has a board that reviews applications by active duty, reserve and former service...
Commanders may communicate policies in order to maintain good order and discipline. However, they may not make statements to subordinates as to the result they expect in various types of case. For example, the commander may not proclaim that all drug use allegations...
You have been investigated for alleged misconduct. Some of it was substantiated. This adverse report can affect the rest of your life. You are retiring. Your commander has given you a document with the Subject Line: Officer Grade Determination Notification. This...
