Law Center

Military Justice

Mission:

Provide military justice support to Commanders and senior Non-Commissioned Officers within USAG Stuttgart; prosecute courts-martial, assist victims, adjudicate adverse administrative actions, and provide preventative law instruction.

Typical actions processed by the Military Justice Section include:

• Prosecuting violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice
• Assisting law enforcement throughout the criminal investigative process
• Advising and assisting with adjudication of Non-Judicial Punishment
• Drafting Letters of Reprimand
• Representing the United States on Administrative Separation Boards
• Liaising between commanders and civilian prosecutors

"The purpose of military law is to promote justice, to assist in maintaining good order and discipline in the armed forces, to promote efficiency and effectiveness in the military establishment, and thereby to strengthen the national security of the United States." Preamble, Manual for Courts-Martial (2008 Edition)