Naval Legal Service Command Explained

The Naval Legal Service Command is an Echelon 2 command of the United States Navy. Its stated mission is to provide legal services to the worldwide components of the fleet.^[1]

The Region Legal Service Offices, Defense Service Offices, and Victims’ Legal Counsel Program deliver a range of assistance, such as legal advice, Fleet services, and military justice support in their respective areas of responsibility within the command.  They also perform other functions and tasks requested or directed by a competent authority.^[2]

The command was led by the Deputy Judge Advocate General of the Navy until 2021 when the offices were separated.^[3] Rear Admiral David G. Wilson became the first independent commander of the Naval Legal Service Command; he reports to the Chief of Naval Operations.^{[4] [5]}

See also

• Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps
• United States Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps

Notes and References

1. Web site: 14 October 2022 . Organization .
2. Web site: Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps .
3. Web site: Webcast: Navy JAG Change of Office Ceremony. 2021-08-18. DVIDS.
4. Web site: Rear Admiral David G. Wilson . 2024-07-08. U.S. Navy .
5. Web site: Navy JAG Corps Welcomes New Leadership . 2022-08-01 . U.S. Navy JAG Corps . en-US.