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, Leadership, Military Justice & Discipline, and Operations & International Law. Also don't forget to explore our podcasts!

Way of the Warrior Lawyer

Explores how judge advocates can embrace the warrior ethos by managing their minds to ensure successful, focused execution of our mission while simultaneously maintaining our mental wellbeing.
JAG in the Box 2049

Innovation Writing Competition entry. The JAG in the Box 2049: AFFORGEN, ACE, and the Future of Air Force Operations Law by Lieutenant Colonel Jason S. DeSon.
100 Years of the JAG Corps

Innovation Writing Competition entry. 100 Years of the JAG Corps: A Retrospective on the Last Quarter Century by Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Bowne.

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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.
July 22, 2020
AFJAGS Podcast, Episode 20

Part two on defense support to civil authorities and domestic operations with retired Lieutenant Colonel R. Curtis McNeil. In this episode we explore the innovative legal solutions forged by Lt Col McNeil and his team through Hurricane Dorian. He offers a vivid personal account of living through
July 22, 2020
AFJAGS Podcast, Episode 19

This is part one on defense support to civil authorities and domestic operations with retired Lieutenant Colonel R. Curtis McNeil. In part one of the interview, we offer a behind-the-scenes look at defense support to civil authorities and domestic operations leading up to, during, and after a
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.
May 21, 2020
Hurricane Michael Response

This article will address what medical law practitioners and other legal professionals should do before, during, and after a natural disaster, based on the lessons learned from Hurricane Michael.
March 26, 2020
W. Hays Parks and the Law of War

W. Hays Parks’ work deserves serious study by judge advocates today. His work provides insight, both as a challenge to modern-day thinking, and as a plethora of practical guides to important areas of international humanitarian law.