Deputy Judge Advocate General of the United States Army explained

Post:Deputy Judge Advocate General of
the United States Army
Incumbent:MG Robert A. Borcherding
Incumbentsince:July 15, 2024
First:MG Hubert D. Hoover
Formation:1949
Website:Official Website
Flag:Flag of a United States Army major general.svg
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The Deputy Judge Advocate General of the Army (DJAG)[1] is the second highest ranking JAG officer and lawyer in the United States Army. Similar to the Judge Advocate General of the United States Army (TJAG), the DJAG is appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the senate. Upon appointment to the office of DJAG, the appointee, if they hold a lower rank, will be promoted to the rank of major general.[2]

U.S. Army Deputy Judge Advocates General

Name Photo Term began Term ended
1. 1949 1950
2. 1950 December 1953
3. January 1954 August 1956
4. August 1956 December 1956
5. January 1957 December 1960
6. January 1961 1964
7. 1964 1967
8. 1967 1971
9. 1971 1975
10. 1975 1979
11. 1979 1981
12. 1981 1985
13. August 1, 1985 February 1, 1991
14. 1991 1993
15. 1993 1997
16. 1997 2001
17. October 1, 2001 October 1, 2005
18. October 1, 2005 October 1, 2009
19. October 1, 2009 October 1, 2013
20. October 1, 2013 July 14, 2017
21. July 14, 2017 July 12, 2021
22. July 12, 2021 July 15, 2024
23. July 15, 2024 Incumbent

See also

Notes and References

  1. https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/10/5149-
  2. https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/10/5149-