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Story by: Sgt. Marcus Moyett, 1st MSC PAO
FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico –The Judge Advocate General of the United States Army, Lt. Gen. Stuart W. Risch, visited Puerto Rico on Feb. 8 as part of his ongoing efforts to spread awareness about the Judge Advocate General program.
During his visit, Lt. Gen. Risch met Col. Carlos Caceres, commanding officer of the 1st Mission Support Command, and different Army legal teams from the 1st MSC, Puerto Rico National Guard and U.S. Garrison Command Fort Buchanan to strengthen partnerships.
"It was the first time the JAG has come to the island, so it was gratifying and exciting to have such a distinguished leader talking to us," said Sgt. 1st Class Lynmarie Garcia, chief paralegal non-commissioned officer of the 1st MSC. This visit inspired us as we are constantly providing legal assistance to the military community, she added.
The Army Reserve JAG candidates are required to be physically and mentally fit. The age limit is 42, and they must possess a Juris Doctor Degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school. Admission to the State Bar is a requirement at the time of entry for active duty. Candidates can also participate in a legal internship offered to all US Citizens.
"Interns gain first-hand experience of what life in the JAG Corps is like through complete integration in an Army legal office as valued team members," said Maj. Edwin Caban, deputy staff judge advocate of the 1st MSC. "The internship is a unique opportunity to learn more about the Army and to see if becoming a JAG is right for you."
Candidates must pass two initial phases as part of their initial training. First, they must attend the 6-week Direct Commission Course at Fort Benning, Georgia, where they will train in Soldier and leadership skills.
After graduating, they will follow the Judge Advocate Officer Basic Course at The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School in Charlottesville, Virginia. Here the future Judge Advocates will learn
about military criminal law, TORTS, international law, among other subjects.
More information is available at www.jagcnet.army.mil.
| Date Taken: | 02.08.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 03.03.2023 09:04 |
| Story ID: | 439617 |
| Location: | PR |
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