Military Legal Matters
Space Force Details Announced
Vice President Mike Pence recently announced details of the Trump Administration’s plan for a sixth branch of the U.S. military, the Space Force. Vice President Pence stated that the White House aims to have the Space Force operational by the year 2020 and will request 8 billion dollars over the next five years to fund the new Armed Forces branch.
Naturalization Through Service
Recently, Military.com ran an Associated Press story about the Army quietly discharging immigrant recruits. I found this story particularly troubling because immigration is a hot-button political issue impacting families all over this country.
Temporary Disability and Severance Pay
As a Soldier, physical and mental fitness for duty is required to serve. If an injury or illness has compromised a Soldier’s ability to serve, medical retirement does not automatically follow.
Is a “Guilty” finding at NJP an actual “Conviction?”
Not a Criminal Proceeding. A guilty finding at a non-judicial punishment should never be considered a ‘conviction’ because it was never meant to be a
Misconceptions About Sexual Assault in the Military
In today’s military environment, every military member is required to attend training related to sexual assault response and sexual assault prevention, often referred to as “SARC” or “SHARP.” Sadly, the information provided in these training sessions often contradicts military law and the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
History of Memorial Day
Most people understand that Memorial Day is more than family outings and parades. It has a much deeper meaning.
The Importance of an Honorable Discharge
We speak with many veterans who are seeking an honorable discharge. There are many reasons why people want an honorable discharge, but a recurrent theme is that the veteran wants to reclaim their honor, integrity, and good name.
Strategic Court-Martial Defense
“Strategic” refers to identifying long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them. Recently, during one of our Friday afternoon meetings, our firm’s attorneys discussed the goals and reasonable potential outcomes for several of our ongoing cases.
Military Body Composition
To become a service member in the armed forces, you must be physically healthy. That expectation remains even after you enlist or are commissioned as an officer. If you fail to maintain weight standards, it may result in separation.
Promotion Review Board
By Army Regulation 135-155, Promotion of Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers Other Than General Officers, paragraph 3-18, the appointment of an officer may be delayed in any case in which there is cause to believe that the officer is mentally, physically, morally, or professionally unqualified to perform the duties of the grade for which he or she was selected for promotion.
Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss (FLIPL) Rebuttals
Soldiers can be unfairly and improperly held accountable for lost or destroyed government property through the Investigation of Property Loss. Often, a Primary Hand Receipt Holder (PRHR) can be charged when the Army property they are safeguarding is missing without misconduct or negligence.
The Military Bullet Journal
Have you ever looked around the room at a group of NCOs or Officers before a meeting? If you do, you will realize that all successful ones have something in common. They have a pen and notebook (usually a Federal Supply Service green notebook). There is a simple reason why a pen and a notebook matter.
