The Deputy Judge Advocate General of the Navy (DJAG)
10 USC 5149 Office of the Judge Advocate General: Deputy Judge Advocate General; Assistant Judge Advocates General. is the second-highest ranking JAG officer and lawyer in the
United States Navy
The United States Navy (USN) is the maritime service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. It is the largest and most powerful navy in the world, with the estimated tonnage ...
. As part of the
Judge Advocate General’s Corps, the DJAG also serves as Deputy Department of Defense Representative for Ocean Policy Affairs.
Navy Leadership. Judge Advocate General’s Corps Leadership.
The DJAG was previously dual-hatted as Commander,
Naval Legal Service Command (CNLSC), until the position was separated into a distinct position in 2021. Darse E. Crandall Jr. was the last DJAG to serve in both positions simultaneously.
Appointment
Similar to the
Judge Advocate General of the Navy
The Judge Advocate General of the Navy (JAG) is the highest-ranking uniformed lawyer in the United States Department of the Navy. The Judge Advocate General is the principal advisor to the Secretary of the Navy and the Chief of Naval Operations o ...
(JAG), the DJAG is appointed by the
President
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* President (government title)
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with the advice and consent of the
Senate
A senate is a deliberative assembly, often the upper house or chamber of a bicameral legislature. The name comes from the ancient Roman Senate (Latin: ''Senatus''), so-called as an assembly of the senior (Latin: ''senex'' meaning "the el ...
. The DJAG may be chosen from judge advocates of the Navy and
Marine Corps
Marines, or naval infantry, are typically a military force trained to operate in littoral zones in support of naval operations. Historically, tasks undertaken by marines have included helping maintain discipline and order aboard the ship (refl ...
who have the qualifications prescribed for the JAG.
10 USC 5148 Office of the JAG. Upon appointment to the office of DJAG, the appointee, if they hold a lower rank, will be promoted to the rank of Rear admiral (United States)#Rear admiral, rear admiral or major general
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, as appropriate.
Recent Deputy Judge Advocates General of the Navy
See also
*Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps
Staff may refer to:
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References
External links
U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps
official website
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