JAG Reporter Articles

The JAG Reporter is published by The Judge Advocate General’s School for the Office of The Judge Advocate General, United States Air Force. Use the navigation links to view articles in the various domains: Civil Law & Litigation, Leadership, Military Justice & Discipline, Operations & International Law, and Book Reviews. Also don't forget to explore our podcasts!

AAPI Heritage Month

Family stories from two officers: Both officers were fortunate enough to have been raised with both Asian and American influences, which they believe enabled them to have unique perspectives and experiences.

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Water Curtailment

This article highlights a potentially underutilized source of water rights—federal reserved water rights—that may protect water resources for installations.

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Followership for Leaders

In this Timeless Leadership Series, we feature excerpts on “Followership for Leaders” from Brig Gen Roger A. Jones, USAF (Ret.)

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Oct. 29, 2020
The Killing of Qassem Soleimani

Did President Trump violate international law when he directed the strike on Soleimani? This article will examine three different theories for justifying the strike, and conclude that Soleimani was a lawful target.
Oct. 6, 2020
Equal Protection Under Environmental Law?

Military environmental law attorneys should be aware that all waivers of the federal government’s sovereign immunity from paying state-levied environmental fines need to be construed very narrowly.
Sept. 14, 2020
Admitting Hearsay

This article summarizes the Air Force’s current guidance with respect to the admission of hearsay at administrative discharge proceedings.
Aug. 27, 2020
Forewarned is Forearmed

Junior and experienced military defense counsel alike will benefit from the book's (The United States v. You) concise explanations about the military justice process and trial preparation.
July 22, 2020
Protect Against Mayhem

The irony is, that by singling out GAP insurance, the DoD has created a situation where service members are forced to buy lesser GAP coverage through insurance companies or third party companies.
June 5, 2020
The Procedural Guide

The procedural guide is an important step in the triggering of legal ramifications for both the accused and the government. Incorrect completion and reading of the procedural guide could have drastic consequences and result in needless litigation.