JAG History
Today, the insignia worn by all uniformed members of the 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?
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?
Since the Revolution, the American Army has had its own lawyers---who 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?
MG Bobby L. Christine currently holds this position.
Who is TJAG?
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 Corp 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 judge advocates assist commanders with.
What is Operational Law, Civil Law, and Military Justice?
The JAG Corp insignia contains a pen, a sword, and a wreath. List what each of the three elements symbolizes.
Pen: the recording of testimony
Sword: the military character of the Corps' mission
Wreath: the traditional symbol of accomplishment
This was the first person to be appointed as TJAG.
Who is COL William Tudor?