SFJAG TOO

Star Fleet Judge Advocate General Corps (SFJAG)
Table of Organization

Commander, Star Fleet Judge Advocate General (COMJAG)

• Reports directly to the CSFO
• Holds the Star Fleet or Star Fleet Marine Corps rank of O-7 acting/interim basis, or O-8/O-9 permanent assignment
• Responsible for interpreting, evaluating and executing the legal strategy for Star Fleet
• Makes recommendations to the Admiralty regarding updates to the Star Fleet Uniform Code of Military Justice
• Advises the CSFO, CINCSF, COMLOG, Branch Commanders and UFP Secretary of Star Fleet on all legal matters
• May serve as Presiding Judge in cases regarding matters of Federation Security
• May serve as Defense Counsel in cases regarding Star Fleet tried in other Federation or Non-Federation worlds.

Deputy Commander, Star Fleet Judge Advocate General (DEPCOMJAG)

• Executive Officer to COMJAG
• Holds the Star Fleet or Star Fleet Marine Corps rank of O-6 or O-7 typically
• Commanding Officer JAG Headquarters SB Alpha
• May be serve as Presiding Judge, Trial Counsel or Defense Counsel in cases regarding Federation Security or likewise in other cases as appointed by COMJAG

Chief of Staff, Star Fleet Judge Advocate General (CoS/JAG)

• Reports directly to COMJAG
• Holds the Star Fleet or Star Fleet Marine Corps rank of O-6 or O-7 typically
• Senior JAG Administrative Officer
• Coordinates operations of all JAG Divisional Starbase Office (DSO)
• May be serve as Presiding Judge, Trial Counsel or Defense Counsel in cases regarding Federation Security or likewise in other cases as appointed by COMJAG/DEPCOMJAG

Commander, Divisional Star Base Officer JAG (COMDSOJAG)

• Reports directly to CoS/JAG
• Holds the Star Fleet or Star Fleet Marine Corps rank of O-5 or O-6 typically
• Responsible for implementing and interpreting the SF UCMJ on all Star Fleet facilities within the assigned jurisdiction of a capital Star Base
• Directly/indirectly supervises the junior officers and enlisted support staff assigned to the DSO.
• May be serve as Presiding Judge, Trial Counsel or Defense Counsel in cases regarding matters related to the assigned Star Base or likewise in other cases as appointed by COMJAG/DEPCOMJAG/CoSJAG

Executive Officer, Divisional Star Base Officer JAG (XODSOJAG)

• Reports directly to the COMDSOJAG of a given Star Base
• Holds the Star Fleet or Star Fleet Marine Corps rank of O-4 or O-5 typically
• Under the direction of the COMDSOJAG, this officer has entire charge of all matters relating to the personnel, operations, and discipline of the JAG unit.
• Typically will serve as either Trial Counsel or Defense Counsel. In rare circumstances, may be assigned as Presiding Judge in cases regarding matters related to the assigned Star Base.

Staff Judge Advocate

• Reports directly to the XODSOJAG
• Holds the Star Fleet or Star Fleet Marine Corps rank of O-2 or O-4 typically
• Star Fleet officers who have obtained one or more advanced law degrees and have passed the UFP Bar Association exam.
• Typically will serve as either Trial Counsel, Defense Counsel or assistant to either role in larger cases.
• SJAs are assigned to teams of two officers and one enlisted support staff
• Teams typically focus on one type of law, (criminal, diplomatic, etc.)

Legal Services Officer

• A warrant officer of Star Fleet or Star Fleet Marine Corps designated to perform legal duties of a command.
• Holds the Star Fleet or Star Fleet Marine Corps rank of WO2-WO4 typically
• Not an officer certified by the Service Judge Advocate General as a Judge Advocate. Not a military attorney.
• May be assigned to a Star Base or Starship to provide non-judicial legal support to the unit.