Judge Advocate of the Fleet
The Judge Advocate of the Fleet was an appointed civilian judge who was responsible for the supervision and superintendence of the court martial system in the Royal Navy from 1663 to 2008.
| Office of the Judge Advocate of the Fleet | |
|---|---|
Ensign of the Royal Navy | |
| Department of the Admiralty, Ministry of Defence | |
| Member of | Board of Admiralty, Admiralty Board, Navy Board |
| Reports to | First Sea Lord |
| Nominator | First Lord of the Admiralty, Secretary of State for Defence |
| Appointer | Prime Minister Subject to formal approval by the King-in-Council |
| Term length | Not fixed (typically 1–5 years) |
| Inaugural holder | Judge Advocate, J. Fowler |
| Formation | 1663-2003 |
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