Proposal: Judge Advocate General Independence Act of 2025

Former JAG Working Group
Mar 9
1 min read

Summary: This legislative proposal outlines statutory changes to protect the independence, rank, and availability of the Judge Advocates General and military legal professionals. It recommends restoring three-star rank for TJAGs, imposing “good cause” removal protections, ensuring commanders have access to legal advice, and strengthening statutory guarantees preventing interference with JAG counsel. The proposal’s goal is to reinforce legal safeguards that support lawful, effective military operations.

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