JAG. Naval Justice School

The Naval Justice School (NJS) was established in 1946 to provide legal education and training to military lawyers, known as Judge Advocates General (JAG), and legal personnel in the United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Originally located in Port Hueneme, California, the school moved to Newport, Rhode Island, in 1950, where it remains today. The NJS plays a vital role in preparing JAG officers to advise commanders on military justice, operational law, and ethics, both in the United States and abroad. Over the decades, graduates of the Naval Justice School have served in every major conflict, ensuring the rule of law and ethical conduct within the naval services.