Hi, I'm doing some research into various military roles and stumbled across 'legal artillery'. Is that a specialty within a specific branch, or is it a kind of position that can be found across different branches? Any insight would be much appreciated!
It seems like there may be a little confusion in the term "legal artillery." Generally, the term "artillery" refers to a branch of the military that specializes in the use of large-caliber weapons, such as cannons, rocket launchers, and missiles, used in land battles.
On the other hand, when it comes to the legal aspect in the military, each branch of the United States military (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, and Space Force) have their own Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAG Corps), which is the legal arm of services. These are the lawyers who handle legal issues within the military, from advising commanders on rules of engagement in combat to serving as prosecutors or defense attorneys in military courts-martial.
In essence, "legal artillery" as a term isn't recognized in a military context. It's likely a mix-up between legal roles (like JAG Corps) and combat roles (like artillery). However, if you are interested in exploring legal roles in the military, looking into the JAG Corps for each branch would be a great place to start!
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