Why Does the Military Have its Own Court System?

The military has stood as a unique entity for centuries, with its own rules, regulations, and even a distinct court system. But why? While the idea of having a separate court for service members might appear unnecessary at first, understanding its historical underpinning, current relevance, and future importance paints a clear picture. Are you a … Read more

Military Pretrial Confinement Protocols Under Scrutiny

While Congress has recently overhauled parts of the military justice system, some members of Congress believe further changes need to be made. Democratic Representative Veronica Escobar is calling for pretrial confinement to be issued based on legal advice and not by the ranking Commander. Current Pretrial Confinement Protocol Pretrial confinement, as defined by the MCM, … Read more

Military Members Have the Right to Political and Religious Proselytizing

Recent events surrounding Army Reserve Major Jamie Schwandt in North Carolina bring up the First Amendment issue regarding political and religious proselytizing within the military. Army Reserve Major Schwandt on YouTube In July of this year, Army Reserve Major Schwandt posted a video on YouTube discussing abortion and transgender issues. In his video, Schwandt identified … Read more

What Is the Military’s Policy on Alcohol Consumption?

Military member drinking alcohol.

As a military service member, it’s important to understand how the military handles alcohol use. This way, you can make lawful, responsible choices regarding your alcohol consumption. Here’s what you need to know to remain in good standing as a service member and what to do if you face disciplinary action for excessive alcohol use. … Read more

MORE BRASS & SENIOR CIVILIANS ACCUSED OF SEXUAL MISBEHAVIOR THAN EVER

Pentagon officials have recently reported that complaints filed against military brass – or commissioned officers – and senior civilian officials for sexual misconduct are on a noticeable rise. Between the years of 2015 and 2017, the reports spiked a total of 13%, or up to a total of 803. It has been noted that the increase in … Read more

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How Does Pretrial Confinement Work for Military Members?

When a person is charged with a crime, the judge may order pretrial confinement. The military version of pretrial confinement shares some similarities to civilian rules, but there are some notable differences. By understanding how pretrial confinement works for military members, you’ll know what to expect if this has been imposed on you. How Pretrial … Read more

AIR FORCE ENFORCES NEW RE-ENROLLMENT RULES FOR FLUNKING AIRMEN

The Air Force has announced new re-enrollment protocols for airmen who have failed out of their professional military education. According to a memo posted by the Air University’s Education Support Center, airmen looking to re-enroll a second (or subsequent) time must receive written approval of a supervisor or commander to do so. As Air Force Times reports, … Read more

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BERGDAHL CASE SUSPENDED BY APPELLATE DOCUMENTS REVIEW

The Army Court of Criminal Appeals has suspended the much-anticipated litigation against embattled U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. The ruling comes after prosecutors went to the court to review the decision of Col. Jeffery Nance, the Army judge that ordered them to turn over hundreds of thousands of classified documents to the defense. Last month, … Read more

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SERIAL PODCAST: BERGDAHL BECAME PEACE TALKS “LINE ITEM”

In the latest episode of the Serial podcast, titled “Trade Secrets,” journalist Sarah Koenig and her team delve into the details of Bowe Bergdahl’s rescue from the Taliban. What most people know as the controversial Gitmo prisoner swap of 2014 actually started off much loftier in scale—and aimed to end the war in Afghanistan. MILITARY … Read more

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