JAGC

The Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAGC) is the legal branch of the United States Armed Forces, established to provide legal services and uphold military justice. Its origins date back to the American Revolutionary War, when Congress appointed the first Judge Advocate General in 1775 to oversee courts-martial and legal matters within the Continental Army. Over the centuries, the JAGC has evolved to handle a wide range of legal issues, including military justice, operational law, and international law. Today, JAG officers serve around the world, advising commanders, representing service members, and ensuring the rule of law within the military.