Breaking Doctrine Episode 48 - “Legal Support to Operations”
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Dec 1, 2023 
Lieutenant Colonel Dan Maurer, a seasoned military lawyer and professor, teams up with Major Charlie Fowler, an experienced judge advocate and author, to delve into the complexities of legal support in military operations. They explore the transformative rewrite of FM 3-84, emphasizing the need for JAG integration in warfighting functions. Topics like the evolution of national security law, JAG specialization, and the critical role of legal counsel in command decisions highlight their insights. Their conversation underscores the importance of building credibility and clear communication within military structures.
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From Infantry To JAG
- Charlie Fowler described enlisting as an infantryman after 9/11 and later becoming a JAG via Green to Gold and law school.
- He emphasized continuous service and transition into the JAG Corps after commissioning in 2012.
Engineer Officer Turned JAG
- Dan Maurer recounted commissioning as an engineer, deploying as a sapper leader, then attending law school via FLEP and joining the JAG Corps.
- He described immediate courtroom work and later teaching at West Point and the JAG school.
Doctrine Must Mirror Multi-Domain Ops
- FM 3-84 updated JAG language to match FM 3-0 multi-domain operations and reflect legal support across all domains.
- The JAG Corps must advise on domain-specific issues like cyber, space, maritime, and intelligence law for commanders to operate legally.
