DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
CHIEF or NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000 NAVY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON DC 20330-2000

 

August I, 2019
MEMORANDUM FOR VICE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
SUBJECT: Comprehensive Review of Judge Advocate General?s Corps

Ref: CNO memo of 13 Jun 19
JAG memo of II Jul 19

Recent events indicate a need to review the leadership and performance of the Judge
Advocate General?s (JAG) Corps.

In furtherance of references and you are directed to lead a Comprehensive Review
of the JAG Corps leadership and performance over the past four years. Although you are not
limited to the issues identi?ed below, this review should address the following areas:

0 Individual training and professional development, to include leadership development, of
of?cer and enlisted legal professionals with a particular focus on mid-grade and senior
of?cer and enlisted leaders;

0 Organization and command relationships of the Of?ce of the JAG and Naval Legal
Service Command;

0 Unit level training and command performance, to include manning, personnel
management, leadership oversight, and assessment of legal risk and mitigation at all
levels of the chain of command;

0 Provision of legal advice to commanders with a particular focus on consistent delivery
of the complete spectrum of legally permissible options with a risk-analyzed,
operationally informed legal assessment; and

0 Evaluation of JAG Corps of?cer career progression and community values for
promotion selection and detailing.

As part of this review, request you make detailed recommendations with respect to
corrective actions necessary. In the conduct of the review, you will seek input and insights from
other services, industry, and highly quali?ed experts outside the services in order to ensure the
widest possible perspective as we drive to the heart of the underlying issues and attack the root
causes.

The results of the review will be provided within 60 days, unless an extension is requested

and granted. 
A. RICHARDSON