Can a Jag be a colonel?

Time in Army JAG Ranks For promotion to each of the three field grade ranks – major, lieutenant colonel and colonel – the time-in-grade requirement is three years. Thus, a judge advocate must be a captain for at least three years before becoming eligible for promotion to the highest rank JAG officer.

What rank is a JAG judge?

Currently, the JAG is appointed as a three-star vice admiral or lieutenant general while holding office and the DJAG is currently appointed as a two-star rear admiral or a major general.

What rank do JAGs start at?

Judge Advocates enter active duty as first lieutenants (O-2) and are promoted to captain (O-3) after six months.

Do Jags go into combat?

Army, Navy, and Air Force JAG officers are not “line” officers and therefore are not eligible to command “combat” or “combat support” units and are restricted to commanding only JAG, or legal services, units.

What is a JAG officer in the military?

More and more, new lawyers are becoming JAG officers (aka Judge Advocate Generals Corp), working in all legal matters involving the military, which mirrors almost every aspect of civilian law. JAGs are in each of the five US military branches: army, navy, marines, coast guard, or air force.

What is the salary of an IPS officer after completing JAG?

During the JAG, the salary of the IPS officer is 7600. After a working experience of 13 years, an IPS officer is promoted to the Selection Grade. In this rank, the officer will be appointed Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) at the district level.

What happens if a JAG captain is twice passed over?

If a JAG captain with the requisite time in service who is under consideration for promotion to major is twice passed over, he or she is generally required to separate from the Army unless allowed to remain on active duty by a selective continuation board.

Can a judge advocate become a captain in the military?

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.