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Officer Subspecialty

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Military Justice

An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.

Description

Military Justice Subspecialty Officers have refined knowledge to demonstrate the requisite military justice experience and expertise to fill supervisory roles. The purpose of military law is to promote justice, to assist in maintaining good order and discipline in the armed forces, to promote efficiency and effectiveness in the military establishment, and thereby to strengthen the national security of the United States. The increasing complexity of military justice cases, especially sexual assault cases, demands increased proficiency. The Military Justice Subspecialty meets Congressional intent.

Core Skills

  • military law application
  • case management
  • legal research
  • investigation supervision
  • prosecutorial or defense support
  • evidence review
  • victim and witness coordination
  • legal briefing
  • professional ethics

Common Certifications

  • State Bar Admission
  • Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US)
  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
  • Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP)
  • PMP
  • Mediation Certification

Civilian Career Paths

  • LEGAL SERVICES
  • LAW ENFORCEMENT
  • ADMINISTRATION

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • State Bar Admission
  • Mediation Certification
  • FEMA Emergency Management Institute ICS 100
  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Career Growth

  • Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
  • Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP)
  • Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US)
  • PMP

Data sourced from official Coast Guard publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.