Army MOS · Support
27B Military Judge
Overview
Army military judges preside over trials before general and special courts-martial and other military tribunals. They ensure proceedings remain fair, orderly, and lawful and may review cases as appellate judges on the U.S. Army Court of Military Review.
Core Skills
- legal research and analysis
- case management
- evidence evaluation
- policy interpretation
- regulatory compliance
- written communication
- oral advocacy and public speaking
- ethical decision-making
- critical thinking
- attention to detail
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Courtroom scheduling software
- Email software
Civilian Career Paths
- Legal Services
- Administration
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Multistate Bar Examination (MBE)
- Multistate Essay Examination (MEE)
- Multistate Performance Test (MPT)
Career Growth
- Uniform Bar Examination (UBE)
- Certified Court Manager (CCM)
- Certified Court Executive (CCE)
What the Work Involves
- Sentence defendants in criminal cases, on conviction by jury, according to applicable government statutes.
- Monitor proceedings to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures are followed.
- Instruct juries on applicable laws, direct juries to deduce the facts from the evidence presented, and hear their verdicts.
- Write decisions on cases.
- Read documents on pleadings and motions to ascertain facts and issues.
Related Occupations
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
- Judicial Law Clerks
- Lawyers
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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