United States Military Justice, Military Law, and Military Legislation
Upgrading Your Discharge
If you received a less than honorable discharge from the military, and you feel it is inequitable, or improper, you can apply to have the discharge reviewed for possible upgrade.
Administrative Discharges
Part III of a multi-part series all about the United States Military Justice System. In this part, all about administrative discharges.
Adultery in the Military
I get email all the time (usually from wives) asking what constitutes the crime of adultery in today's military? Usually the wife is upset because she perceives that the military did nothing about a way-ward husband's wicked ways, or are angry because the military did not punish him for cheating on her. So, is adultery still an offense under the military justice system? Yes .... and no. It actually depends upon the circumstances.
Air Force JAG Corps
The Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG) provides Air Force personnel with professional legal services on everything from motor vehicle accidents to courts-martial appeals to international law.
Article 138 Complaints
Under Article 138 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), "any member of the armed forces who believes himself [or herself] wronged by his [or her] commanding officer" may request redress. If such redress is refused, a complaint may be made and a superior officer must "examine into the complaint."
Air Force Discharge Review Board Decisions
Previous decisions of the Air Force Discharge Review Board.
Air Force Law Review
Archieved issues of the Air Force Law Review, a publication for military lawyers.
Air Force Records Correction Board Decisions
Previous decision of the Air Force Board of Records Correction.
Army Discharge Review Board Decisions
Previous decisions of the Army Discharge Review Board.
Army JAG School
Information about the JAG school of the United States Army.
Army JAG Web Page
Official Web page for the Army Judge Advocate.
Army Legal Assistance
Army legal information portal, sponsored by the U. S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps to inform military members on personal legal affairs and preventive law.
Army Records Correction Board Decisions
Previous decision of the Army Board of Records Correction.
Calley
Complete story of the court martial of Lieutenent William Calley, the famous trial about murder and following orders in Vietnam.
Changing Your Military Records
Whether you are active duty, separated, or retired, you can apply to your service's Board for the Correction of Military Records if you feel there is an error or an injustice in your military personnel records.
Coast Guard Discharge Board Decisions
Previous decisions of the Coast Guard Discharge Review Board.
Coast Guard Records Board Decisions
Coast Guard Board for the Correction of Military Records.
Commissions (Military Commissions)
The President has authorized the formation of military commissions to try detainees from Afghanistan and Iraq, currently being held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The trials will be conducted much in the same manner as a court-martial, under the procedures of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
Court-Martial Statistics - Number of Military Prisoners
Prisoners under jurisdiction of U.S. military authorities, by branch of service, Dec. 31, 1996-2000
Court-Martials
Part VII of a multi-part series all about the United States Military Justice System. In this part, all about the Military Court-Martial process.
Discharge Information
Information on military discharges, grievance and complaint procedures and other civil rights from a coalition of nonprofit, non-governmental organizations.
DOD General Counsel
Home page for the Department of Defense General Counsel.
Drug Tests
Detailed explanation about how the military runs their urinalysis program, including how the results can be used, and DOD minimum detection levels.
Fraternization in the United States Military
Multi-part feature article about the fraternization policies of the United States Military. Feature discusses military fraternization polices and law in general, and specific policies of the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.
Legal Assistance
The Armed Forces Legal Assistance (AFLA) Web site is a joint initiative of the Armed Forces legal assistance offices that aims to provide general legal information to the military community.
Line of Duty (LOD) Investigations
An LOD investigation is generally conducted whenever a military member acquires a disease, incurs a significant injury or is injured under unusual circumstances.
Manual for Courts-Martial (MCM)
The Manual for Courts-Martial is an executive order, issued by the President of the United States to provide detailed rules and procedures to implement the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
Marine Corps Legal Assistance
The Marine Corps Legal Assistance website offers general legal assistance information to military members.
Military Counseling Network
Headquartered in Germany. Military Counseling Network is part of a non-military network of organizations that provides free counseling service to soldiers who are questioning going to war or want to know more about military discharges, regulations, and getting out.
Military Law and Justice
Comprehensive site for all areas of military law. The site contains general reading articles, links, and a listing of lawyers who specialize in the practice of military law.
Military Law Research
Online military law research information from the Army Jag School.
Military Legal Assistance
Article describing legal assistance available for military personnel.
Military Tribunals
Copy of the military order issued by President Bush on 13 November 2001, allowing terrorists to be tried by Military Tribunal.
Naval Criminal Investigative Service
All about the criminal investigative arm of the United States Navy.
Naval Discharge Review Board Decisions
Previous decisions of the Naval Discharge Review Board Decisions (includes Marine Corps).
Naval Records Board Decisions
Previous decisions of the Board for Correction of Naval Records (includes Marine Corps).
Navy Legal Assistance
The Department of the Navy legal assistance program provides free attorney assistance to uniformed service members, their family members and dependents, and other eligible clients regarding personal legal matters.
Pre-Trial Confinement & Investigations
Part VI of a multi-part series all about the United States Military Justice System. In this part, all about pre-trial confinement and Article 32 investigations.
Right to Remain Silent
Part V of a multi-part series all about the United States Military Justice System. In this part, all about self incrimination protections (Article 31).
Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)
The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) is federal law, enacted by Congress. Here are the articles of the UCMJ.
Political Activities: What you Can and Cannot Do
Federal law and military regulations strictly limit how military members can participate in the political process.
United States Code
Complete online text for the United States Code. This page also contains a searchable text database to help look up specific areas of the code.
United States Military Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
he Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) was signed on October 13, 1994. The act provides employment and reemployment rights for individuals who leave their jobs due to military service, whether such service is active duty, the Reserves, or the National Guard.
Are You a Victim of a Romance Scam?
Many people all over the world have fallen victim to the increasing "Online Romance Scam." Victims share their story.
Readers Respond to CHANGING YOUR MILITARY RECORDS
Reader shares his experience with CHANGING YOUR MILITARY RECORDS
Online Romance Scam Help
A growing epidemic in the world today is the Online Romance Scam. Generally, a victim is contacted by someone online through various social media or a legitimate dating website. The victim and the scammer create an online relationship. While the victim may become suspicious overtime, the scammer lures them in with pictures, hardships, promises,...
Online Romance Scam
A growing epidemic in the world today is the Online Romance Scam. Generally, a victim is contacted by someone online through various social media or a legitimate dating website. The victim and the scammer create an online relationship. While the victim may become suspicious overtime, the scammer lures them in with pictures, hardships, promises,...