JAG History
In 1775, only a few days after assuming duties as Commander-in-Chief of the new Army, this General insisted that the Continental Congress appoint a lawyer to help with the many courts-martial being conducted.
Who is GEN George Washington?
During the Second World War, the Army JAG Department began expanding beyond military justice into areas like claims, contracts, patents, and real estate. In 1943, this program was formed to provide legal aid to Soldiers for the first time.
What is Legal Assistance?
This color, featured in the JAG Corps branch insignia, traditionally represents truth and loyalty.
What is blue?
MG Bobby L. Christine currently holds this position.
Who is TJAG?
After Congress abolished the Judge Advocate General position in 1802, there was no provision made for full-time judge advocates until this war.
What is the War of 1812?
This is the Army warfighting function that legal support falls under.
What is sustainment?
In May 1890, "a sword and pen crossed and wreathed, embroidered in silver" was originally adopted for wear by officers of the Judge Advocate General's Department. In 1899, the silver was changed to this color, a symbol of excellence.
What is Gold?
This was the first person to be appointed as TJAG.
Who is COL William Tudor?
Before the JAG School was opened in Fort Myer, Virginia in 1950 and then relocated to Charlottesville, Virginia the next year, the Army trained its JAG Corps lawyers at this midwestern state school.
What is University of Michigan?
Like every Army organization, the primary mission of the Corps is to support the warfighter through a variety of activities. These are the three types of law JAs assist commanders with.
What is Operational Law, Civil Law, and Military Justice?
Today, the insignia worn by all uniformed members of the JAG Corps reflects the many components of the Corps' mission. These are the three items found in the insignia.
What is a pen, a sword, and a wreath?
Although the JAGD began requesting enlisted “clerks” in the 1890s, it was not until World War I that the War Department finally assigned it enlisted legal personnel, authorized only for the duration of the emergency. These personnel became the precursor to this MOS, which continues to serve the JAG Corps over 100 years later.
What is 27D?
Between 1945-1948, Army lawyers and legal personnel helped to prosecute and defend hundreds of former enemy officials, military personnel, and civilians charged with violations of the laws of war. At this former prison camp in Germany, they achieved a 73% conviction rate. (HINT: this was the first concentration camp established by the Nazis in Germany).
What is Dachau?
Since the Revolution, the American Army has had its own lawyers to assist commanders in enforcing Army standards and reinforcing Army values. These are the seven Army values.
What are loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage?
The JAG Corp insignia contains a pen, a sword, and a wreath. This is what each of the three elements symbolizes.
What is the recording of testimony (pen), the military character of the Corps' mission (sword), and the traditional symbol of accomplishment (wreath)?
TJAG is one of the few positions in the Army explicitly provided for by law in this title of the U.S. Code and requiring a distinct appointment.
What is Title 10?