How fast do JAG officers get promoted?

The pay and benefits of joining the JAG Corps are competitive. Attorneys will commission as lieutenants and typically be promoted within the first 6-12 months.

How long does it take to become a JAG officer?

Once accepted, judge advocates undergo a six-week direct commissioned course on leadership skills and military tactics at Fort Benning, Georgia. That is followed by 10½ weeks of instruction on the JAG Corps and military law at The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School in Charlottesville, Virginia.

What is the highest rank a Jag can be?

In 2008, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 advanced the position of the Judge Advocate General to a statutory three-star vice admiral or lieutenant general.

How much does a JAG captain make?

The highest starting salary is earned by Army JAG officers, with a yearly salary of $44,000 per year at the rank of captain. Most Army advocates stay at the level of captain through out their careers.

Is JAG Corps competitive?

The JAG Corps program is extremely competitive, especially in the Air Force, with an acceptance rate of four percent.

Is it hard to get into Army JAG?

Entry into the JAG Corps is extremely competitive. The U.S. Army is currently accepting only the highest legal talent, and academic standards are very strict. In addition to academics, applicants are expected to exhibit the leadership qualities befitting an officer in service to his or her country.

Can a Jag become a major?

Promotions to first lieutenant and then to captain are fairly routine, and every judge advocate can reasonably expect to receive them. Captains eligible for promotion to major, though, are likely to serve in the military justice system for about 10 years before being considered for promotion to major.

Does JAG pay law school loans?

Law School Loan Repayment Assistance Programs (LRAP). Approximately 70 law schools have some type of loan assistance repayment program for which JAG Corps officers are eligible to apply.

Do JAGs go to bootcamp?

Military officers, including JAG lawyers, do not undertake the same bootcamp-style basic training as enlistees, but they must complete an officer basic course that teaches military protocols and includes physical fitness training. Each branch of service has its own locations for training.