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4411 - Military Judge

Summary

In accordance with Article 26 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, the Judge Advocate General of the Navy, in coordination with the Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant and Deputy Commandant, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, may assign individuals who are certified and qualified to perform duties as military trial judges to such billets.

Selection for assignment to judicial billets is critical to the fair and effective administration of military justice.

Judge advocates assigned to judicial billets must possess a suitable background in military justice, sound judgment, an even temperament, unquestioned maturity of character, and exemplary writing skills.

Further, as senior officers with significant responsibility over junior officers, military judges must be both mentors and role models with strong leadership skills.

Military trial judges, in particular, should be sufficiently skilled in litigation techniques and know the burdens of litigation from the litigant’s perspective.

Prerequisites

Must be a graduate of the Military Judge’s Course (A0601R1) at The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School, U.S.

Army.

Must be certified by the Judge Advocate General of the Navy in accordance with Article 26 of the uniform code of military justice to serve in courts-martial as a military judge.

Requirements

Judge Advocate Division, in conjunction with DC, M&RA (MMOA), is responsible for assignment of this AMOS.

POI CID

None

Duties

Judge Advocates with an AMOS of Military Judge may serve as a military judge in trial or appellate proceedings.

May serve in any other MOS 4402 billet.

Related SOC Title & Code

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