Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA)

Closed all federal holidays:

Monday through Friday
0730-1130 / 1300-1600

NOTE: The information on this site is for informational purposes only and does not represent legal advice from an attorney or the Legal Assistance Office. All information below is subject to change without notice; patrons are asked to call to confirm before visiting any SJA office.

Unit Briefs available on Request

6203 Convenience of the Government

• 6203.1 Parenthood 
• 6203.2 Condition not a Disability 
• 6203.3 Personality Disorder 

6206 Unsatisfactory Performance 

• 6206.5a Unsanitary Habits 
• 6206.5b Unsatisfactory Performance of Duties 

6209 Alcohol Rehabilitation Failure 

6210 Misconduct 

• 6210.2 Minor Disciplinary Infractions 
• 6210.3 Pattern of Misconduct 
• 6210.5 Drug Abuse (Mandatory processing) 
• 6210.6 Commission of a Serious Offense 
• 6210.7 Civilian Conviction 
• 6210.8 Sexual Harassment 
• 6210.10 Driving under the Influence (X2 Mandatory processing) 

6215 Weight Control Failure 

It is vital to use the checklists to ensure that all cases are processed properly and in a timely manner. The care in properly preparing the documentation cannot be over emphasized. 

• Recommendation for Administrative Separation 
• Notification & Acknowledgement of Rights - LONG form - Board 
• Notification & Acknowledgement of Rights - SHORT form - NO Board 
• Purpose and Scope (BCNR) and Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB) 
• Character Statement from OIC and SNCOIC 
• Sample 6105 Counseling 
• DD 1966 forms 1/1-4 - http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/eforms/dd1966.pdf 
• Appointment letter (Board) 
• Command Endorsement on Administrative Discharge Board Report 
• PTSD/TBI Checklist 

• Marine Corps Separation and Retirement Manual (MCO P1900.16 W/CH-3)
• SECNAVINST 6320.24 series
• DOD 6490.1 series (Mental Health) 
• MCO 6110.3 Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test and Body Composition Program Manual (MCPFTBCP)
• Alcohol Abuse Rehab Failure/ Drug Abuse/ alcohol related incidents
• MCM, 2024 Edition
• MCO P1400.32D Marine Corps Promotion Manual, Vol.2, Enlisted Promotions
• MCO P1700.24 w/Ch1 Marine Corps Personal Services Manual
• Separation of Officers (SECNAVINST 1920.6B)
• Marine Corps Promotion Manual - Officer (MCO P1400.31C) Part 1
• Body Composition Manual (MCO P6100.12)
• Conscientious Objectors (MCO 1306.16E)
• Marine Corps Individual Record Administration Manual (IRAM MCO P1070.12K)
• Pseudofolliculitis Barbae PFB (MCO 6310.1B)
• Pseudofolliculitis Barbae PFB (NAVMC DIR 6310.1)
• Navy Medical Publication P-117
• Mental Health Evaluations of the Members of the Armed Forces (SECNAVINST 6320.24)
• Military Personnel Procurement Manual, Vol 2 Enlisted Procurement (MCO P1100.72C)
• Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC) Facilities Locator Home Page
• Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM IV)
• Marine and Family Service Center, MCAS New River
• Treatment & Intervention Unit (Substance Abuse Counseling Center)
• Process for replacing Military Records/DD-214
• Request Official Military Personnel File (OMPF)
• Location of Marine Corps Military Personnel and Health Records

Timeline:

No “statute of limitations” exists for administrative separations. Accordingly, a Marine may be processed for separation based on conduct notwithstanding the length of time between the conduct and the notification of separation or the expiration of a statute of limitations for court-martial or non-judicial punishment. However, once separation action has begun, prompt forwarding, review, and decision in each case are essential. Proceedings are initiated on the date a command receives a written request for separation from a member or on the date a command delivers a member notice of separation proceedings. The following listed time goals are measured from the date of notification or initiation of a voluntary request until the actual date of separation. Failure to complete an action within the prescribed time in no way bars separation or affects characterization. Every effort should be made, however, to meet the established goals.

Administrative Discharge Board: If SNM has six or more years of active, including inactive-service in the Ready Reserve as a poolee in the Delayed Entry Program, or possible OTH is the least favorable characterization of service, they are entitled to a board.

Separation without Board Action: 
If a board is not required or is waived, separation action should be completed within 15 working days after the Marine received notification of separation. When the initiating command and the separation authority are not located in the same geographical region, processing should be completed within 30 working days.

Separation with Board Action: 
If a board is required, action should be completed within 50 working days after the Marine received notification of separation. When the case is forwarded to the Secretary of the Navy, the case should be sent to the Secretary within 55 working days after the Marine received notification of separation. 

Board composition: 
At least 3 members: 
One field grade officer (senior member) 
Two additional members (officers of any rank or enlisted pay grade E-7 or above) 
Counsel for Respondent 
Recorder

Consumer Law, Landlord/Tenant Disputes, Military Rights and Benefits, Name Changes, Step-Parent Adoptions, Debt Collection, Crime Victim Assistance, Child Custody, Service Member Civil Relief Act
Fridays 0730-0830

Open Thursday and Fridays
0730 - 1130 and 1300 - 1545

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 a.m. at Camp Lejeune Legal Assistance (Building 66)

Unit Briefs available on Request

Fridays at 1000
0945 Check-in Time

• Joint Ethics Directive, DoD 5500.07 (May 15, 2024)
• The Joint Ethics Regulation (JER), DOD 5500.7-R
• Updated Version of 5 C.F.R. 2635:  This links is to the Code of Federal Regulations. 
• Annual Ethics Training - See you Ethics Official (Installation SJA) for the most current training.

• Commander's Legal Handbook 2025
• Lautenberg Amendment

For military personnel, notification of civil process will be made telephonically or electronically to the designated representative (Unit Legal Officer) of the commanding officer with special court-martial jurisdiction over the individual concerned.
For DoD employees, the individual’s immediate supervisor will be notified.

All service of civil process, including arrest warrants and summonses, will occur exclusively at the Civil Process Section, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, MCAS New River—unless otherwise authorized by the Staff Judge Advocate.

Note: Self-help repossession is not authorized aboard MCAS New River. Writs of execution or voluntary repossession actions must be coordinated through the Civil Law Section of the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate

• NJP counseling. Please ensure that statements, documents, evidence that support the proposed NJP, and the proposed Unit Punishment Book entry are ready for the attorney to view at the counseling. Failure to do so may result in the service member having to return to receive more advice on a follow-up visit. 
• Advice regarding administrative separations. Please bring a copy of any paperwork that is relevant. 
• General advice for anyone who is the subject of an investigation or may be the subject of an investigation or criminal proceeding. 
• Advice regarding a Board of Correction of Naval Records (BCNR) proposed correction. 
• Advice when you are facing a Summary Court Martial. 
• Advice when you have or expect to receive an adverse fitness report. 

Article 31 (b) of the UCMJ prohibits compulsory self-incrimination. Specifically, no person acting on behalf of the military may interrogate, or request any statement from a person suspected of an offense without first informing him or her of the nature of the accusation, that he or she has the right to not make a statement, to consult with an attorney, and to stop questioning at any time.

It is very important to keep in mind that any statement you choose to make can later be used against you, whether or not you directly admit to wrongdoing.

Also, keep in mind that even if you initially agree to answer questions, you have the right to stop the interview at any time. The quickest way to stop an interview is to say that you wish to speak to an attorney. 

Information you give your defense attorney, his or her colleagues, and defense assistants (including clerical staff) to help him or her represent you is legally privileged information. This means that your lawyer cannot and will not reveal things you tell him or her in confidence except to help solve your legal problem. No court can force him or her to reveal information. 
There are some exceptions to the defense attorney-client privilege. The circumstances are varied, but basically they fall into two categories. They are as follows: 

• If your lawyer has information that shows that you plan to commit a criminal act, especially if the crime will cause someone bodily harm, he or she may take steps to protect the intended victim. The exception applies only if your lawyer concludes that you are going to commit a crime in the future. If you go to a criminal defense lawyer for a crime you have already committed in the past, the exception does not apply and the lawyer cannot reveal your confession. 
• The other exception is if you and your lawyer get into a dispute about whether he or she did a good job. In that case, the lawyer may be able to use your confidential or privileged information to defend him or herself. 

•  Summary Courts-Martial Information
•  NJP Punishments
•  NJP Appeal Procedures
•  Discharge Upgrading
•  Lautenberg Amendment
•  Benefits at Separation
•  Grievance Procedures
•  Appellate Leave

• Not all military attorneys can have a confidential relationship with a service member. Ask any attorney if you have that confidential relationship with him or her before discussing any potentially criminal matters. 
• Command Legal Officers in the Marine Corps and Navy are not attorneys and work for the Commander, not you--anything you say to them may be used against you. 
• Anything you say to military doctors and psychologists may be used against you. 
• Before disclosing any potentially incriminating information to a military chaplain, ask if you have a confidential relationship with him or her. 

Please contact the Defense section for any specific questions or required guidance.

•  Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
•  Navy and Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals

Members of the armed forces are governed by the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), a statute enacted by Congress which amounts to the military criminal code. The UCMJ applies to service members' activities whether or not they are on a military installation and whether or not these activities are military related. Military trials are known as courts-martial, with juries made up of military members. Accused military members have the right to an attorney (civilian or military), and court-martial rulings can be appealed to a Court of Criminal Appeals or the U.S. Court of Appeal for the Armed Forces, the military's highest court. For incidents that occur off military property, the civilian or military court may exercise jurisdiction over the offense.

The Defense section provides the following legal services and advice: 

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct defense of clients facing special courts-martial, general courts-martial, and administrative discharge proceedings. 
• Provide legal counseling to personnel facing non-judicial punishment, summary courts-martial, request masts, competency review boards, and RCM 305 pretrial confinement hearings. 
• Represent clients during Article 32 proceedings. 
• Defend officers facing BOIs and Field Flight Performance Boards. 
• Seek clemency from convening authorities and address errors in post-trial documents. 
• Educate Marines and Sailors on fitness report and NJP rebuttals, BCNR and NDRB petitions, and administrative discharges. 

• Represent you in a civilian court for criminal or civil matters. 
• Provide advice to anyone who is not active duty, retired, or reserve recalled to active duty. 

Convening Orders:  Official letter from Convening Authority (CA) to IO

Can be amended at any time to change scope of inquiry or provide additional instructions

IO Qualifications:  Shall be individual who, in the opinion of the CA, best qualified by reason of age, education, training, experience, length of service, and temperament.  Most will be commissioned officers, but can be warrant officer or senior enlisted person (or civilian employee) when CA considers it appropriate.  Whenever practical, IO should be senior in rank to any individual whose conduct is subject to inquiry.

NOTE: Section 0241 lists special qualifications for Class A aircraft mishap JAGMANs.

Release of Investigations:  Not by IOs or squadron.  Governed by FOIA; contact Joint Public Affairs Office for more info.

1. Preliminary Inquiry (PART B - 0203) 
   1. Preliminary Inquiry check list (on page 6 of the pfd - JAGMAN Handbook)
   2. Sample PI (See A-2-c of the JAGMAN)
   3. For additional information to include introduction to investigation click here.
2. Command Investigation (PART C - 0209)
   1. Sample Command Investigation convening order (See A-2-d of the JAGMAN)
   2. Command Investigation Check list (on page 10 of the pdf JAGMAN Handbook)
   3. Drafting the Command Investigation Report Checklist (on page 14 of the pdf - JAGMAN Handbook)
   4. Sample Command Investigation Report (See A-2-e of the JAGMAN)
3. Line of Duty Investigations (PART E - 0212) 
   1. Line of Duty Investigation check list (See page 34 of the PDF of the JAGMAN Handbook)
4. Litigation-Reports (PART D - 0210)
   1. Sample Litigation Report convening order (See Appendix A-2-f of the JAGMAN)
   2. Litigation Report check list (See page 26 of the PDF in the JAGMAN Handbook)
   3. Drafting the Litigation Report (See Page 26 of the PDF in the JAGMAN Handbook)
   4. Sample Litigation Report (See Appendix A-2-g of the JAGMAN)
5. Specific Incidents
   1. Air Craft Incidents check list (See page 51 of the PDF in the JAGMAN Handbook)
   2. Motor Vehicle Accidents check list (See page 54 of the PDF in the JAGMAN Handbook)
   3. Explosions check list (See page 57 of the PDF in the JAGMAN Handbook)
   4. Stranding of a ship check list (See page 59 of the PDF in the JAGMAN Handbook)
   5. Collision and Allisions check list (See page 62 of the PDF in the JAGMAN Handbook)
   6. Accidental or Intentional Flooding of the ship (See page 64 of the PDF in the JAGMAN Handbook)
   7. Fires check list (See page 66 of the PDF in the JAGMAN Handbook)
   8. Loss or excess government funds or property check list (See page 70 of the PDF in the JAGMAN Handbook)
   9. Claims for or against the government check list (See page 72 of the PDF in the JAGMAN Handbook)
   10. Health Care incidents check list (See page 77 of the PDF in the JAGMAN Handbook)
   11. Firearms accidents check list (See page 80 of the PDF in the JAGMAN Handbook)
   12. Pollution incidents check list (See page 81 of the PDF in the JAGMAN Handbook)

Please inquire with Investigations Officer or Non-commissioned Officer for specific questions. Check out JAGMAN IO Handbook or Legal Education and Training Branch (JET) website.

Primary types of JAGMAN investigations:

• Preliminary inquiry (PI)
  • PI is usually done to determine whether additional investigation is needed.
  • IO normally only given 3 days to finish
  • Normally in writing, but can be oral
  • Should be done BEFORE ordering CI
  • After PI, Command options:
    • No further action - appropriate if PI provides sufficient information on the incident for the CO to take appropriate action and if the event is likely to be of little interest outside the immediate command.  CO can endorse “To Files” to document his action.
    • Conduct CI or LitReport
    • Refer to NCIS / CID
  • For Line of Duty (LOD) determinations: If CO & Medical Officer agree that injuries were in LOD and not due to misconduct, then PI is sufficient to document incident. COMMAND MUST ENSURE LOD ENTRY IS MADE IN HEALTH RECORD!  See 0222.
• Command investigation (CI)
  • Usually done for:
    • Significant property losses (minor property losses in most cases will be adequately documented through other means.  See Supply Regs.  Also, damage/destruction of public quarters probably will result in claim against/for government, and require LitRept)
    • LOD injuries where possible misconduct that may result in permanent disability OR a physical inability to perform duty for more than 24 hours (as distinguished from hospitalization for evaluation or observation)
    • Deaths aboard military installation. NCIS will be investigating, too.
    • Deaths apparently caused by suicide or under other unusual circumstances
    • Aircraft incidents, PELs, etc., which are NOT major incidents
  • NOT for:
    • Incidents likely to result in claims for or against the government (must be LitReport)
    • Incidents with potential for causing significant damage to environment (must be LitReport)
  • Generally:
    • Written convening order (see Section 0206)
    • Written investigating officer’s report contains findings of fact (F/F), opinions (Ops), and recommendations (Recs)
    • Normally due in 30 days EXCEPT DEATH cases - 20 days  (Extensions may be oral; noted in preliminary statement of IO’s report)
  • CO’s Endorsement
    • Should be completed with 30 days of IO’s report  -- EXCEPT death cases have 20-day limit
    • May approve, disapprove, modify, or add F/F, Ops, & Recs
    • If Recs cannot be implemented at CO’s level, he may concur or disagree
    • Indicate corrective action
    • Indicate location of original evidence with POC and phone number
    • Forward original through chain of command to GCMCA, unless not required and no interest outside the immediate command
    • Retain copies for at least 3 years (SSIC 5830.2)
    • If involving classified information, route per SECNAV M-5510.36
    • Special routing on some cases; see 0209.f(3)
• Litigation Report (LitReport)
  • LitReports are done when an incident is likely to result in claims or civil litigation against the government.  Often the primary purpose of investigation is to prepare to defend the legal interests of the government.  Example:  Most motor vehicle accidents which involve a government vehicle will be LitReports.
  • MUST BE conducted under direction and supervision of a judge advocate and protected from disclosure to anyone who does not have an official need to know.
  • SJA will provide name of judge advocate to be included in convening order.  Judge advocate will work directly with IO and supervise LitReport.  SJA will prepare forwarding endorsements to OJAG (Code 15), Tort Claims Unit.
  • Convening order - different from CI.  Identifies judge advocate by name and must state:  “This investigation is being convened and your report is being prepared in contemplation of litigation and for the express purpose of assisting attorneys representing the interests of the United States in this matter.”  Sample in Appendix A-2-f of JAGMAN
  • All pages of LitReports have heading “FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:  ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT,”
  • LitReports do NOT contain statements signed by witnesses, which might be subject to discovery. 
  • Do not express any opinions or recommendations.
• Line of Duty Determinations:
  • Part E, Para 0212
    • When required:
      • Disease or injury that may result in permanent disability - or  that results in physical inability to perform duty for more than 24 hours (as distinguished from hospitalization for evaluation or observation). PRESUMPTION is always In Line of Duty and Not Misconduct, UNLESS contrary findings are made.
    • Death. LOD determination necessary in order to make decisions concerning SBP.
  • 0215  Some NOT in LOD circumstances:
    • As a result of the member’s own misconduct
    • While avoiding duty by desertion
    • While UA, and such UA materially interfered with performance of required military duties {See 0215.d. - usually more than 24 hours UA)
    • While confined under court-martial sentence
    • While confined under civil court sentence for felony
  • 0216. What constitutes misconduct:      
    • More than just inappropriate behavior
    • If intentionally incurred
    • If result of willful neglect that demonstrates a reckless disregard for the foreseeable and likely consequences.
    • Simple or ordinary negligence, or carelessness, standing alone, does NOT constitute misconduct.  Even if conduct violates law ... or is engaged in while intoxicated does not ALONE constitute misconduct.
  • 0217. ONLY Possible Findings:
    • In line of duty and not due to member’s own misconduct
    • Not in line of duty and due to member’s own misconduct
    • Also possible:  Not in line of duty and not due to member’s own misconduct (example:  UA but MVA someone else’s fault.
  • 0218.  Mental Responsibility.  
    • May not be held responsible for actions and foreseeable consequences if, as a result of mental defense or disease, member was unable to comprehend nature of such acts or to control his actions.
    • Presumption:  Absent evidence to the contrary, all members are presumed to be mentally responsible for their actions.  If a question of mental responsibility is raised by the facts or nature of the incident, presumption ceases, and an investigation must clearly and convincingly establish mental responsibility before an ADVERSE determination can be made.
    • SUICIDE GESTURE:  Self-inflicted injury not prompted by serious suicidal intent; unless a lacks of mental responsibility is otherwise shown, NOT in LOD and due to MISCONDUCT.
    • SUICIDE ATTEMPT and SUICIDE:  Creates strong inference of lack of mental responsibility - so in LOD and not due to own misconduct.
    • 0219. Intoxication and drug abuse (alcohol, drug, inhalation of fumes, gas, or vapor).  
    • In order for intoxication ALONE to be basis for misconduct, clear and convincing evidence must show that member was intoxicated sufficiently to impair rational and full exercise of mental or physical faculties at the time of the injury AND that the impairment was the proximate cause of injury.  
    • Presumption:  BAC of .10 or more, member was sufficiently intoxicated to impair rational and full exercise of mental or physical faculties.  May be rebutted, but, if not, sufficient to provide clear and convincing evidence of impairment.  DOES NOT establish anything about proximate cause of injury.
    • May also be found to be intoxicated with BAC of <.10, or when BAC not available, but should consider all relevant info on member’s condition
  • 0221.  Relationship to Disciplinary Action. 
    • Adverse LOD determination is not punitive; CO may take independent disciplinary action.  Also, in LOD determination does NOT preclude separate disciplinary action.
  • 0222.  Recording LOD determinations
    • Whether CI or PI, appropriate entries MUST BE MADE in medical records
    • Don’t need CI or PI when, in opinion of medical officer, with concurrence of CO, was incurred in LOD and not due to misconduct, and appropriate entries have been made in health records.
    • Command Investigations.  Must convene CI and make LOD determination when:
      • Circumstances suggest a finding of “misconduct” might result; ie.,
        • Use of illegal drugs                       
        • BAC .10/more
        • Bona fide suicide attempt
      • Circumstances suggest finding of NOT in LOD might result
      • Reasonable chance of permanent disability AND CO considers CI essential to ensure adequate record if made concerning circumstances; or           
      • Member is Naval or Marine Corps Reserve
  • 0223.   Action by CA.  Make LOD determination by taking one of following actions:
    • If CA concludes in LOD and not due to misconduct, endorse IO report with conclusion.  Does not matter if IO’s opinion was different.
    • If CA believes NOT in LOD and due to misconduct - must give member (or representative if member mentally incompetent) notice of preliminary determination; has 10 days to respond.  JLC will help with processing.
    • Normally forwarded to GCMCA for final approval.
  • PART F, PARA 0225 - Death Cases
    • Normally, NOT TO EXCEED 20 DAYS from date of death
    • NCIS must be notified of any death occurring on base.
    • Death investigations are generally releasable to family members - be careful in wording, etc.  NOT releasable by Squadron.  Contact OSJA.
    • Don’t delay for autopsy/toxicology reports UNLESS essential for investigation.  Can be forwarded by separate endorsement later.
    • Always go to GCMCA
    • New Regs on Casualty Reporting - see your admin folks!
  • Aircraft Accidents:
    • Mishap Boards:  Sole purpose of safety and accident prevention - see OPNAVINST 3750.6
    • Class A Aircraft accident:  Must be determined if Class A as soon as possible, but by 60 days
    • Definition of Class A:  Results in (a) loss of life or permanent total disability that occurs with direct involvement of Naval A/C; (b) damages to A/C, other property, or combination, in excess (currently in 2007) of $1,000,000; or (c) destruction of the A/C.
  • Loss (or excess) of Government Property:
    • NCIS/CID investigation required if any indication that the loss was caused by fraud, embezzlement, theft, or other criminal act.
    • JAGMAN generally not required for losses for which a Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss (survey) is not mandated by Supply regs. 
    • Primary reference:  MCO P4400.150-  CONSUMER LEVEL SUPPLY POLICY MANUAL  See your Supply Officer !
  • Security Violations:
    • For specific requirements respecting investigations concerning loss, compromise, or possible compromise of classified information, normally use CI.  Primary reference:  SECNAVINST 5510.36, Chap 12 See your Security Manager!
  • ALLEGATIONS OF DISCRIMINATION OR SEXUAL HARASSMENT:
    • Governed by OPNAVINST 5354.1 and MCO 5354.1      See your EO representative!

Usually, a preliminary inquiry done solely for disciplinary action is per R.C.M. 303, Manual for Courts-Martial, not JAGMAN, but can use JAGMAN format.

If “criminal” matter, coordinate with NCIS or CID to determine whether they are investigating, or want to investigate.  If so, NCIS/CID investigation will normally document matter without further investigation.  Some exceptions:  i.e., Suicide must also have LOD investigation.

NOTE: PIs and CIs are NOT usually for Major Incidents (Definition:  An extraordinary incident occurring during the course of official duties resulting in multiple deaths, substantial property loss, substantial harm to environment, where circumstances suggest a significant departure from the expected level of professionalism, leadership, judgment, etc, or other relevant standard.

•  Request for Legal Services (RLS)
•  Notice to Accused upon Pretrial Confinement
•  Legal Hold Letter
•  Deserter/Absentee Wanted by the Armed Forces DD Form 553 – SEE CHAPTER 5 LEGADMINMAN
•  Report of Return of Absentee DD Form 616 - SEE CHAPTER 5 LEGADMINMAN
•  Inmate’s Release Order DD Form 2718
•  Receipt for Inmate or Detained Person DD Form 2708
•  Permissive Authorization for Search and Seizure OPNAV 5580/16
•  Affidavit for Search Authorization OPNAV 5527/10
•  Command Authorization for Search and Seizure OPNAV 5527/9
•  Article 31B Rights form and waiver
•  Article 31B Rights with cleansing warning
•  Court-Martial Members Questionnaire
•  Military Protective Order DD Form 2873
•  Victim Preference Statement

NJS Course Description: Reserve a seat for the Legal Officer, Legal Clerk, Senior Officer Course, and Senior Enlisted Courses.  They are offered at Naval Justice School Detachments at San Diego, Norfolk, and Newport.  The majority is offered at Norfolk.    

• Norfolk, VA at Comm (757) 444-5641 or DSN: 564-5641.
• Newport, RI at Comm: (401) 841-2065 or DSN: 948-3808 x131. 
• San Diego, CA: Comm: (619) 556-8376.

•  North Carolina General Statutes
•  Eastern Judicial Circuit Court-Martial Docket
•  Find a Defendant in NC Criminal Court
•  Criminal Court Calendars for NC Counties
•  Department of the Navy (DON) Policy On Sexual Harassment SecNav 5300.26
•  Chapter 11 General Regulations on Fraternization   ...
•  Navy Fraternization Policy
•  Hazing MCO1700.28
•  Guidance for selecting members for court-martial
•  AdminSep vs Court Martial Read The Lost Battalion
•  Benefits at Separation
•  Prosecution of Traffic Safety Offenses On & Off-Base (DUI, Cell Phone, Reckless Driving, PPE)

•  NJP Slideshow
•  How to do NJP and UPB
•  NJP CG 2dMAW Policy on Pending Offenses

•  Manual for Courts-martial (MCM) 2019
•  Handbook for Military Justice and Civil Law
•  Marine Corps Individual Record Administration Manual (IRAM MCO P1070.12K)
•  Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program MCO 1752.5B
•  Personal Effects and Baggage Manual MCO P4050.38C – SEE CHAPTER 9
•  DON Corrections Manual SECNAVINST 1640.9C
•  Administration of Military Correctional Facilities and Clemency and Parole Authority DODI 1325.7M
•  Location of Marine Corps Military Personnel and Health Records
•  Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Office (SAPRO)
•  Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) Carolinas Field Office
•  Bailiff’s Handbook
•  Command Influences – Power Point Presentation
•  MCB Camp Lejeune Brig – Power Point Presentation

•  Frequently asked questions and questions that should be asked more frequently, but aren't
•  DD Form 2329 Record of Trial by SCM
•  DD Form 2704 Victim Witness Certification
•  DD Form 2707 Confinement Order

Directives and Instructions

• Department of Defense Instruction 1030.02 - Victim and Witness Assistance of 27 July 2023
• Department of Defense Instruction 6400.07 Incorporating Change 2 - Standards for Victim Assistance Services in the Military Community of 6 July 2018
• Department of Defense Instruction 1342.24 - Transitional Compensation for Abused Dependents of 23 Sep 2019 
• Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5800.11B - Victim and Witness Assistance Program (VWAP) of 5 Jan 2006
• OPNAV INSTRUCTION 5800.7A - Victim and Witness Assistance Program (VWAP) of 4 Mar 2008
• Marine Corps Order 5800.16 Volume 16: Chapter 4 Victim-Witness Assistance Program (starts on page 423) of 14 Jul 2021 
• Air Station Order 5800.1C Victim-Witness Assistance Program (VWAP) of 24 March 2025
• Marine Corps Order 1752.5C Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program of 3 Jun 2019
• Marine Corps Order 5354.1G Marine Corps Prohibited Activities and Conduct (PAC) prevention and response policy of 31 May 2024

VWAP Forms

• Initial Information and Services Letter (Updated 18 Aug 2021) DD Form 2701 is an enclosure to this letter.
• DD Form 2701 – Initial Information for Victims and Witnesses of Crime (21 Oct 2022) 
• DD Form 2702 – Court-Martial Information for Victims and Witnesses of Crime (21 Oct 2022)
• DD Form 2703 – Post-Trial Information for Victims and Witnesses of Crime (21 Oct 2022) 
• DD Form 2704 – Victim/Witness Certification and Election Concerning Inmate Status (1 Mar 2013) 
• DD Form 2704-1 - Victim Election of Post-Trial and Appellate Rights (Mar 2023)
• DD Form 2705 – Victim/Witness Notification of Inmate Status 
• DD Form 2706 – Annual Report on Victim and Witness Assistance (Nov 2023) 
• DD Form 2698 – Application for Transitional Compensation 
• Victims' Rights In Action Pamphlet
• NCIS Sextortion Brochure 
• VWAP Pamphlet (Updated 18 Aug 2021)

General

• VWAP Contact List - Council and Coordinators for MCAS New River (updated 6 Jan 2025)
• Inspector General Checklist VWAP (dated 11 Jan 2024) 
• MCAS New River Annual VWAP Training (2026)
• VWAP Tracker Form (2026)
• Sample Appointing Order (Updated 2025)
• Sample VWAP Flyer (Updated 2025)
• VWAP Intake Form 
• Article 139 Flowchart
• VWAC Unit Training Brief (Updated 7 Sep 2023)
• VWAP Jeopardy (Updated 28 Aug 2019)
• Building an Effective VWAP program (Updated 15 Aug 2019)
• DOD VWAP Council Webpage
• HQMC VWAP Website (Has annual VWAP training)
• Marine & Family Service, MCAS New River (910) 449-6110 - Victim Advocate
• MCAS New River Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program (SAPRP)
• MCIEAST Equal Opportunity Advisor (EOA) 
• Victim Assistance and Criminal Justice Website
• Information and Referral Sheet from OVC
• NC Victim Assistance Network
• Web Resource from The National Crime Victim Advocate  
• National Victim Assistance and Criminal/Juvenile Justice Website Roster
• National Information and Referral Resources for Crime Victim/Survivor Assistance 

Military and civilian programs and services providing counseling, treatment, or other support services:

• Counseling Directory on and off the installation (updated Jan 2026)
• NC Division of Public Health
  • Craven County Resource Guide (Updated 2023)
  • Duplin County Community Health Assessment with Resource List (Updated 2023)
  • Jones County Resource Guide (Updated Dec 2024)
  • Onslow County Resource Guide (Updated 2025)
  • Pamlico County Community Health Assessment (Updated 2025) 

Transitional Compensation

• DOD INSTRUCTION 1342.24 TRANSITIONAL COMPENSATION (TC) FOR ABUSED DEPENDENTS 
• MARADMIN 398/04 TRANSITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR ABUSED FAMILY MEMBERS
• MARADMIN 202/06 TRANSITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR ABUSED FAMILY MEMBERS (TCAFM) 
• MARADMIN 385/12 TRANSITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR ABUSED FAMILY MEMBERS
• North Carolina Crime Victims Compensation Services

National Victim Organizations:

• Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)
• National Organization for Victim Assistance
• National Advocate Credentialing Program 
• National Center for Victims of Crime
• Public Service Announcements
• Justice Solutions, Inc.
• National Association of VOCA Assistance Admins.
• Link Matrix: 
• National Association of Crime Victim Comp. Boards

International Victim Resources:

• International Organization for Victim Assistance
• OVC Fact Sheet - Terrorism and International Victim Assistance Services
• Help for U.S. Citizen Victims of Crime 
• Websites of U.S. Embassies, Consulates, and Diplomatic Missions
• International Cruise Victims Organization
• United Nations - Directory of Organisations Supporting Victims of Terrorism

Federal Sites:

• FirstGov.gov 
• Grants.gov 
• Regulations.gov      
• Thomas (Library of Congress)
• Congressional Victims' Rights Caucus

Corrections/Registries:

• Federal Bureau of Prisons
• Inmate Locator
• National Sex Offender Public Registry
• National Association of Victim Services Professionals in Corrections

Sex Offender Registries:

• State Sex Offender Registries, FBI

Multimedia:

• “Faces of Rape and Sexual Assault Survivors”
• “Sentencing the Victim”

Internet Fraud:

• Internet Crime Complaint Center 
• DOJ Cybercrime

Fraud/Identity Theft:

• Identity Theft Resource Center
• FTC ID Theft Home
• U.S. DOJ Identity Theft and Fraud quiz: 
• National Fraud Information Center
• Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force
• Save and Invest

Trauma and Stress:

• David Baldwin’s Trauma Information Pages
• National Institute of Mental Health – PTSD
• CDC Center for Injury Prevention and Control

Domestic Violence:

• National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) 
• National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)
• Institute for Family Violence Studies
• Domestic Violence Therapist in Jacksonville

Sexual Assault:

• National Sexual Violence Resource Center
• Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
• North Carolina Coalistion Against Sexual Assault (NCCASA)

Stalking:

• Stalking Resource Center
• RAINN Stalking Behavior

Victims with Disabilites:

• National Association of the Deaf
• Barrier Free Living
• Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services (ADWAS) 
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 
• National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) 
• Center for Public Representation 
• Children's Defense Fund (CDF) 

Immigrant Women Victims:

• Women’s Justice Center
• VAWnet: National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women
• Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA)

Trafficking:

• Human Trafficking Foundation 
• Coalition Against Trafficking in Women
• State Dept. Human Trafficking Site  
• True Justice International

Child Abuse and Neglect:

• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children NCMEC
• Child Quest International
• National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect l
• National Children’s Alliance

Elder Abuse:

• ABA Commission on Law and Aging
• National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (NCPEA) 

Drunk Driving:

• Mothers Against Drunk Driving
• National Commission Against Drunk Driving
• Alcohol Awareness
• ProjectKnow - Understanding Addiction
• Drugrehab

Survivor of Homicide Victims:

• Parents of Murdered Children
• Compassionate Friends
• Concerns of Police Survivors

Other Links and Resources:

• American Red Cross
• COPS — the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services is the office of the U.S. Department of Justice 
• DSTRESSLINE
• Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
• Military One Source
• Military & Family Life Counseling Program (MFLC)
• The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA) 
• Give Back a Smile (GBAS) program 
• Find Help and Information for Crime Victims 

Personnel directly engaged in the prevention, detection, investigation, and disposition of offenses, including law enforcement, legal personnel, commanders, trial counsel, and staff judge advocates, will ensure victims are accorded their enumerated rights as set forth in Article 6b of the UCMJ and related policies. A victim has the right to:

1. Be reasonably protected from the accused.
2. Be provided with reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of:
   1. A public hearing concerning the continuation of confinement before the trial of the accused.
   2. A preliminary hearing pursuant to Article 32 of the UCMJ relating to the offense.
   3. A court-martial relating to the offense.
   4. A post-trial motion, filing, or hearing that may address the finding or sentence of a court-martial with respect to the accused, may unseal privileged or private information of thevictim, or may result in the accused’s release.
   5. A public proceeding of the Military Department Clemency and Parole Board relating to the offense.
   6. The release or escape of the accused, unless such notice may endanger any person’s safety.
3. Be present at, and not be excluded from, any public hearing or proceeding described in 
   1. Paragraph 3.2.a.(2), unless the military judge or preliminary hearing officer determines, after receiving clear and convincing evidence, that testimony by the victim would be materially altered if the victim observed that hearing or proceeding.
4. Be reasonably heard, personally or through counsel, at:
   1. A public hearing concerning the continuation of confinement before the court- martial of the accused.
   2. Preliminary hearings conducted pursuant to Article 32 of the UCMJ and court- martial proceedings relating to Rules 412, 513, and 514 of the Military Rules of Evidence or regarding other rights provided by statute, regulation, or case law.
   3. A sentencing hearing relating to the offense.
   4. A public Military Department Clemency and Parole Board hearing relating to the offense. A victim may make a personal appearance before the Military Department Clemency and Parole Board or submit an audio, video, or written statement.
5. Confer with the attorney for the U.S. Government in the case. This will include the reasonable right to confer with the attorney for the U.S. Government at any proceeding described in Paragraph 3.2.a.(2).
   1. Victims who are eligible for legal assistance may consult with a military legal assistance attorney in accordance with Paragraph 3.4.
   2. Victims of an alleged sex-related offense, who are eligible for legal assistance pursuant to Military Department or National Guard Bureau policies or Sections 1044 or 1044e of Title 10, U.S.C., may consult with an SVC/VLC/VC in accordance with Paragraph 3.5.
   3. All victims may seek the advice of a private attorney at their own expense.
6. Receive restitution as provided in accordance with State and Federal law.
7. Proceedings free from unreasonable delay.
8. Be informed in a timely manner of any plea agreement, separation-in-lieu-of-trial agreement, or non-prosecution agreement relating to the offense, unless providing such information would jeopardize a law enforcement proceeding or violate the privacy concerns of an individual other than the accused.
9. Be treated with fairness and respect for their dignity and privacy.
10. Express their views about disposition of the case to the commander or convening authority.
11. Decline to testify at a preliminary hearing conducted pursuant to Article 32 of the UCMJ.