Deputy Judge Advocate General of the Navy
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of the Navy
The Deputy Judge Advocate General of the Navy (DJAG)[1] is the second highest ranking JAG officer and lawyer in the United States Navy. The DJAG serves as Commander, Naval Legal Service Command (CNLSC) and as deputy Department of Defense Representative for Ocean Policy Affairs.[2]
Appointment
Similar to the JAG, the DJAG is appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. The DJAG may be chose from judge advocates of the Navy and Marine Corps who have the qualifications prescribed for the Judge Advocate General."[3] Upon appointment to the office of DJAG, the appointee, if they hold a lower rank, will be promoted to the rank of rear admiral (upper half) or major general, as appropriate.[1]
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