Military Law: Explore 80 Lessons across 20 Topics

Introduction to Military Law

• Overview of Military Law
• Historical Development of Military Law
• Key Differences Between Military and Civilian Law
• Sources of Military Law
• Test Your Knowledge: Introduction to Military Law

Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)

• Introduction to the UCMJ
• Structure of the UCMJ
• The Role of the UCMJ in Military Discipline
• Common Articles of the UCMJ
• Test Your Knowledge: Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)

Court-Martial System

• Types of Courts-Martial
• Jurisdiction of Courts-Martial
• Composition of Courts-Martial
• Court-Martial Convening Authorities
• Test Your Knowledge: Court-Martial System

Pre-Trial Procedures

• Investigation and Referral
• Article 32 Hearings
• Preferral of Charges
• Pre-Trial Agreements
• Test Your Knowledge: Pre-Trial Procedures

Trial Procedures

• Roles of Trial Participants
• Selection of Court Members
• Presentation of Evidence
• Cross-Examination
• Test Your Knowledge: Trial Procedures

Post-Trial Procedures

• Post-Trial Motions
• Sentencing Procedures
• Clemency and Parole
• Appellate Review
• Test Your Knowledge: Post-Trial Procedures

Military Justice System

• The Role of the Judge Advocate General (JAG)
• Military Judicial Panels
• Non-Judicial Punishment (NJP)
• Administrative Reviews and Appeals
• Test Your Knowledge: Military Justice System

Service Member Rights

• Rights Under the UCMJ
• Right to Counsel
• Protection Against Unlawful Command Influence
• Search and Seizure Protections
• Test Your Knowledge: Service Member Rights

Military Offenses and Punishments

• Classification of Military Offenses
• Punitive Articles
• Sentencing Guidelines
• Alternative Punishments
• Test Your Knowledge: Military Offenses and Punishments

International Military Law

• Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC)
• Geneva Conventions
• War Crimes and Prosecutions
• Military Commissions vs. Courts-Martial
• Test Your Knowledge: International Military Law

Ethics and Conduct

• Professional Military Ethics
• Code of Conduct for Service Members
• Handling Conflicts of Interest
• Whistleblower Protections
• Test Your Knowledge: Ethics and Conduct

Military Legal Assistance

• Legal Services Available to Service Members
• Family Law Issues
• Consumer Protection for Service Members
• Wills and Estate Planning
• Test Your Knowledge: Military Legal Assistance

Military Family Law

• Divorce and Separation
• Child Custody and Support
• Military Family Support Obligations
• Impact of Deployment on Family Law Matters
• Test Your Knowledge: Military Family Law

Veterans' Law

• VA Benefits and Claims
• Disability Compensation
• Appealing VA Decisions
• Post-Service Legal Issues
• Test Your Knowledge: Veterans' Law

Military Employment Law

• USERRA Protections
• Reemployment Rights
• Discrimination Protections
• Handling Employment Disputes
• Test Your Knowledge: Military Employment Law

Military Administrative Law

• Administrative Separation Procedures
• Board of Inquiry Processes
• Discharge Upgrades
• Administrative Reprimands and Non-Judicial Punishments
• Test Your Knowledge: Military Administrative Law

Military Justice Reform

• Historical Reforms in Military Justice
• Current and Proposed Reforms
• Impact of Reforms on Service Members
• Future Directions for Military Justice
• Test Your Knowledge: Military Justice Reform

Military Sexual Assault and Harassment

• Understanding Military Sexual Assault (MSA)
• Reporting Procedures
• Support Services for Victims
• Prosecution of Sexual Assault Cases
• Test Your Knowledge: Military Sexual Assault and Harassment

Military Lawyers (JAG Corps)

• Roles and Responsibilities of JAG Officers
• Training and Career Path
• Challenges Faced by Military Lawyers
• Ethical Considerations for JAG Officers
• Test Your Knowledge: Military Lawyers (JAG Corps)

Military Law in Combat Zones

• Rules of Engagement (ROE)
• Dealing with POWs and Detainees
• Operational Law
• Accountability for War Crimes
• Test Your Knowledge: Military Law in Combat Zones

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