A Guide: The Army Adverse Information Program
A Program Most Officers Have Never Heard Of Ask most company-grade officers what happens to the findings of an adverse investigation once it is approved, and you will typically get a blank stare. Ask most field-grade officers the same question, and you will usually get a half-right answer involving a promotion board file and a […]
Article 138 Complaints: One of the Most Powerful—and Most Misunderstood—Rights in the Military
Understanding Article 138 of the UCMJ Many Service-Members spend an entire military career without ever hearing the words “Article 138.” Others hear the term mentioned in passing and assume it is simply another version of an Inspector General (IG) complaint or a Congressional Inquiry. Neither of these is the case. Article 138 of the Uniform […]
GOMORs in the Army: Why an Administrative Reprimand Can Follow You for Years
Few documents create more confusion for Soldiers than a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand, commonly known as a “GOMOR.” Some Soldiers hear the word “administrative” and assume the matter is relatively minor. Others believe that a GOMOR is tantamount to being court-martialed and they are entitled to all the due process rights a Soldier might […]
Military Titling: One of the Most Misunderstood Issues in Military Justice
For Service-Members under criminal investigation one of the most overlooked but insidious phrases on can hear are the words: “You have been titled.” It is not a phrase most people have ever encountered before. They immediately assume it means they are about to be charged with a crime, face a court-martial, or that their military […]
A Father, a Soldier, and the Law: Attorney Nicholas DauSchmidt Speaks in Rome on Parental Child Abduction and Enforcement Gaps in Europe
On October 17, 2025, court-martial defense attorney Nicholas “Nick” DauSchmidt addressed an audience inside Rome’s municipal chambers at a conference hosted by the Lega Uomini Vittime di Violenza (LUVV)—an Italian organization that advocates for male victims of violence. The event drew senators, judges, psychologists, family-law practitioners, and fathers whose children had been abducted across borders. […]
The Case of the Black Sheep Burglary: A True Account of a Trial Lawyer’s Jury Service
What to Know About Unlawful Command Influence in the Military
Unlawful Command Influence (UCI) represents one of the most serious threats to the integrity of military justice. Understanding this concept proves essential for service members, commanders, and legal professionals navigating the military justice system. Legal Foundation of UCI Article 37 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice prohibits unlawful command influence. The statute specifically forbids […]
What Happens If a Military Member is Titled?
When a military service member is accused of a crime under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), it triggers a complex and often misunderstood process called “titling and indexing.” Every service member facing criminal accusations should understand this process, its implications, and the pathways to amend or challenge a titling decision. The Case of […]
Why Does the Military Have its Own Court System?
Military Pretrial Confinement Protocols Under Scrutiny
Pretrial confinement is one of the few decisions in the military justice process that a commander makes alone, before any judge is involved. In September 2022 an analysis of nearly 8,400 Army courts martial reported that soldiers accused of sexual assault were less than half as likely to be confined before trial as soldiers accused […]