The Naval Legal Service Command (NLSC) is an Echelon 2 command of the United States Navy. The NLSC stated mission is to provide a legal service to the worldwide components of the Fleet.
Within NLSC, Region Legal Service Offices, Defense Service Offices, and the Victims’ Legal Counsel Program deliver a range of assistance -- such as legal advice, Fleet services, and military justice support – in their respective areas of responsibility. They also perform other functions and tasks requested or directed by a competent authority.
The command was led by the
until 2021, when the offices were separated. Rear Adm. David G. Wilson became the first-ever independent commander of NLSC; he reports to the Chief of Naval Operations.
See also
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Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps
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United States Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps
The Judge Advocate General's Corps, also known as the "JAG Corps" or "JAG", is the legal arm of the United States Navy. Today, the corps consists of a worldwide organization of more than 730 commissioned officers serving as judge advocates, 30 li ...
References
United States Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps
Legal
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