1. The overall classification of this briefing is UNCLASSIFIED US Africa Command Structure of the Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAGC) CW4 Vickie Slade Legal Engagements Warrant Officer

2. UNCLASSIFIED 2 Agenda Mission Core Legal Principles Foundation of Five Structure / Duties & Responsibilities Paralegal Specialists Conclusion / Questions

3. UNCLASSIFIED 3 JAGC Mission The mission of the Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAGC) is to develop, employ, and retain one team of proactive professionals, forged by the Warrior Ethos, who deliver principled counsel and mission focused legal services to the Army and the Nation.

4. UNCLASSIFIED 4 JAGC Mission To accomplish this mission, judge advocates, legal administrators, and paralegal Soldiers work together proactively and professionally.

5. UNCLASSIFIED 5 Warrior Ethos

6. UNCLASSIFIED 6 Office of the Staff Judge Advocate The Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (OSJA) provides legal support to the commander, staff, Soldiers, retirees, Families, and other eligible individuals supported by a given command.

7. UNCLASSIFIED 7 Foundation of Five Staff Judge Advocate Deputy Staff Judge Advocate Legal Administrator Chief Paralegal NonCommissioned Officer Civilian Advisor

8. UNCLASSIFIED 8 Core Legal Disciplines Military Justice International and Operational Law Administrative and Civil Law *Contract / Fiscal Environmental Labor Claims Legal Assistance

9. UNCLASSIFIED 9 Staff Judge Advocate Chief Paralegal NCO Legal Administrator Deputy Staff Judge Advocate ITO Admin/Civil LawMilitary JusticeLegal AssistanceClaimsIntl / Operational Law Labor Contracts/Fiscal Environmental Organization Chart

10. UNCLASSIFIED 10 JAGC Structure Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (OSJA) Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) LTC / COL Deputy Staff Judge Advocate (DSJA) MAJ / LTC Division Chiefs - CPT / MAJ / LTC / Civilian Judge Advocates (Attorneys) Legal Administrator – (Warrant Officer) WO1 - CW5 Command/Chief Paralegal NCO – SGM / MSG Senior Paralegal NCO (SFC) Paralegal Specialists (PV1 – SSG) Federal Civilian legal support personnel

11. UNCLASSIFIED 11 Duties & Responsibilities Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) Primary Legal Advisor to CDR / GCMCA / UCMJ / MCM Member of Commander’s Personal Staff Legal Advice – morale, good order & discipline Serves Under Chief of Staff Provides legal services throughout organization Field Rep of the The Judge Advocate General (TJAG) Responsible for all legal services (OPS Law & Core Legal Disciplines)

12. UNCLASSIFIED 12 Duties & Responsibilities Deputy Staff Judge Advocate (DSJA) Second most senior Judge Advocate DSJA acting for SJA is responsible for: Organization Administration and functioning of the OSJA Supervises legal services during split based operations Manages collective training for all legal personnel

13. UNCLASSIFIED 13 Duties & Responsibilities Division Chiefs (CPT, MAJ, LTC, Civilians) Senior JA in charge of any division within the OSJA Legal Assistance Military Justice Administrative Law (Contract/Fiscal Law) Operational Law Claims Responsible for all legal support within Core Legal Disciplines Supervise JAs, civilian attorneys, Paralegal Specialists & civilian legal support staff Advise SJA on matters within scope of legal discipline Trains subordinates

14. UNCLASSIFIED 14 Duties & Responsibilities Judge Advocates (Attorneys) Military Attorney performing legal duties in one or more legal disciplines Under supervision of SJA and Division Chief Perform following duties: Review actions for legal sufficiency Investigate matters related to legal actions / write legal opinions Advise Commanders, staff officers and personnel Member of staff working groups / teams Advocate before courts-martial and admin decision making bodies Provide legal assistance to Soldiers and their families Supervise Paralegal Specialists and civilian support staff

15. UNCLASSIFIED 15 Duties & Responsibilities Civilian Attorneys Supervisors / Division Chiefs Assigned SJA Offices SME in particular legal disciplines One or more legal disciplines Do not advocate before Courts-martial Supervised: SJA Division Chief Senior Civilian Advisor

16. UNCLASSIFIED 16 Duties & Responsibilities Legal Administrator (Warrant Officers) Special Training / Law Office Management 27D Soldiers Performs following duties: Chief of Administrative Division Coordinates Personnel Actions (Enlisted SM, NCOs, Civilians) Human Resource Manager Information Management Systems Security of OSJA Facilities Monitors / Certifies Training Records Advises SJA / Methods for improving Administration Legal Svcs Manages Manpower Staffing / Utilization Programs Reviews / Authenticates military justice and admin documents

17. UNCLASSIFIED 17 Paralegal Specialists The Paralegal Specialist provides legal / administrative support in areas of military justice, family law, international law, contract and fiscal law. They assist judges, Army lawyers and unit commanders with legal matters and judicial work.

18. UNCLASSIFIED 18 Training 10 Weeks Basic Combat Training 10 Weeks Advanced Individual Training Legal Terminology & Research Techniques Preparation of Legal Documents Army judicial process Interviewing witness Law for Paralegals Course Senior Paralegal Course Command Paralegal Course *Court Reporter Course

19. UNCLASSIFIED 19 Duties & Responsibilities Command/Chief Paralegal NCO-SGM/MSG/SFC Senior Enlisted Soldier Principle Advisor SJA / Commanders & Staff Common Soldier & MOS Skill Proficiency Manages tasking by installation & higher headquarters Technical supervision Paralegal Specialists Reviews military justice & Admin Documents / Files Supervises technical training of all Paralegal Specialists Assists Legal Administrator w/monitoring & certifying training records Logistical support for OSJA Coordinates Paralegal Specialist Assignments

20. UNCLASSIFIED 20 Duties & Responsibilities Paralegal Specialists / NCO Provide Paralegal and clerical support in all core legal disciplines Duties & Responsibilities Investigating facts relating to legal actions Conducing legal research / Preparing legal documents Scheduling appointments Assisting clients under supervision of an attorney Logistical arrangements for courts-martial or admin hearings Reviews legal documents and actions for technical accuracy Processes Claims Additional Skill Identifier C5 / Court Reporters

21. UNCLASSIFIED 21 Duties & Responsibilities Paralegal Specialist / Battalion or Brigade Provides basic Paralegal services Liaison between unit and OSJA Apprise Commander on status of legal actions Prepare legal and administrative documents Records of Nonjudicial Punishment (NJP) Adverse Administrative Separations Courts-Martial documents Powers of Attorney / Will Worksheets Confinement Orders / Prelim Criminal Investigations

22. UNCLASSIFIED 22 References

23. UNCLASSIFIED 23 QUESTIONS?

24. The overall classification of this briefing is UNCLASSIFIED US Africa Command Structure of the Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAGC) CW4 Vickie Slade Legal Engagements Warrant Officer