FAQs: COVID-19 impact to the U.S. Army Reserve
May 19, 2020 - These questions have been submitted by Soldiers to various U.S. Army Reserve social media websites. Here, Soldiers may find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
Soldier's heart, lawyer's mind
May 1, 2020 - Earlier this year, I had the honor of participating in the U.S. Army JAG Corps’ latest legal training initiative. Known as the Total Force Readiness Exercise (TFRX), it combines legal education with military exercises and offers an interesting window into the world of the judge advocate.
Paralegal training ensures disciplined forces are lethal forces
July 23, 2019 - As the words “fall out!” cut across the thick, humid Wisconsin air, Soldiers from across the U.S. Army filed out of morning formation and into a classroom to continue the 2019 Paralegal Warrior Training Course (PWTC).
PWTC is an annual two-week training held at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, every July. It prepares paralegal Soldiers from all three Army components to maintain law and order through knowledge and warrior skil
Operation Reserve Care Ensures Soldier Readiness
May 8, 2019 - Army Reserve Soldiers are stepping up with their medical expertise to ensure the Army is ready to deploy. Operation Reserve Care, an initiative that took place at Fort Bragg, N.C., May 4, 2019, aims to ensure medical personnel not only have the experience they need but that Soldiers maintain their health and readiness.
Legal Command supports Austere Challenge 19
May 6, 2019 - A team from 3rd Legal Operations Detachment (LOD) supported exercise Austere Challenge 2019 in Wiesbaden, Germany. The following is a question and answer session with Maj. Andy Scott, judge advocate with 3rd LOD, who led the team of judge advocates and paralegals during the exercise. Edited for clarity and brevity.
Legal Command welcomes new commander
April 25, 2019 - Soldiers and civilians of the U.S. Army Reserve Legal Command welcomed a new commanding general April 24, following a change of command ceremony at the unit headquarters.
Logisticians can pave career path with free credentialing program
May 9, 2018 - Two nationally recognized credentials are available free of charge to Soldiers holding select quartermaster military occupational specialties.
The Certified Logistics Associate and Certified Logistics Technician documents can be earned by enlisted 92A automated logistical specialists and 92Y unit supply specialists, as well as warrant officer 920A supply systems technicians and 920B property accounting technicians.
Different Lives, Same Warrior Spirit
June 20, 2017 - They come from as far as Europe and Hawaii, representing military specialties from paralegal to musician to watercraft operator.
Army Reserve Soldier earns top paralegal award
May 22, 2017 - Ever since she joined the Army Reserve, Staff Sgt. Sarah Hawley strived to become a top-tier paralegal noncommissioned officer – she developed legal expertise, advanced her education, and honed her leadership skills.
Army Reserve NCO earns top legal award
April 25, 2017 - Staff Sgt. Sarah Hawley, a paralegal noncommissioned officer with the U.S. Army Reserve Legal Command, is this year’s recipient of the Sergeant Eric L. Coggins Award for Excellence.
Legal operations supported by the Timberwolves
April 30, 2015 - On another warm sunny day, the 104th Training Division (LT) started early, preparing the range for the 12th Legal Operations Detachment located on Fort Jackson, South Carolina. The 104th Timberwolves were there to support the LOD in weapons PMI, zero and qualification of M16s and M9s.