Judge Advocate General of the United States Army

The Judge Advocate General of the United States Army (TJAG) is the senior officer of the Judge Advocate General's Corps of the United States Army. Under Title 10 of the United States Code, the TJAG is appointed by the President of the United States with the advice and consent of the Senate. Suitable candidates are recommended by the Secretary of the Army. By statute, TJAG serves a four-year term as the legal adviser of the Secretary of the Army and of all officers and agencies of the Department of the Army; directs the members of the Judge Advocate General's Corps in the performance of their duties; and receives, revises, and has recorded the proceedings of courts of inquiry and military commissions 10 U.S.C. ยง 7037.

Judge Advocate General of the United States Army
Insignia of the Army JAG Corps
Flag of the JAG
Incumbent
LTG Stuart W. Risch
since July 12, 2021
Judge Advocate General's Corps
AbbreviationTJAG
NominatorSecretary of the Army
AppointerPresident of the United States
with the advice and consent of the Senate
Term length4 years
FormationJuly 29, 1775
First holderLTC William Tudor
DeputyDeputy Judge Advocate General
WebsiteOfficial Website
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