27A Defense Counsel
Provides legal counsel to Soldiers in administrative and non-judicial matters; coordinates legal actions with supervising legal office; prepares and processes legal documents in support of courts-martial, non-judicial punishment, and other military justice matters; represents Soldiers in line of duty determinations, separation board proceedings, and other administrative law matters as applicable; reviews investigations for legal sufficiency and due process; provides technical guidance to subordinates; monitors and reviews actions to ensure accuracy and timely dispatch or disposition.
Judge Advocate
Provides preliminary legal and administrative support to unit commanders and staff; coordinates legal actions with supervising legal office; prepares and processes legal documents in support of courts-martial, non-judicial punishment, and other military justice matters; processes line of duty determinations, separation board proceedings, and other administrative law matters; oversees legal assistance services, claims processing, and investigations; provides technical guidance to subordinates; maintains law/administrative library and section files and records; monitors and reviews actions to ensure accuracy and timely dispatch or disposition; focuses on areas affecting military operations: criminal law, legal assistance, civil and administrative law, labor and employment law, international and operational law, and contract and fiscal law.
