Deputy Judge Advocate General of the Navy

The deputy judge advocate general of the Navy (DJAG) is the second-highest ranking JAG officer and lawyer in the United States Navy. As part of the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, the DJAG also serves as Deputy Department of Defense Representative for Ocean Policy Affairs. Navy Leadership. Judge Advocate General’s Corps Leadership.

The DJAG was previously dual-hatted as commander of the Naval Legal Service Command (CNLSC), until the position was separated into a distinct position in 2021. Darse E. Crandall Jr. was the last DJAG to serve in both positions simultaneously.

Appointment Similar to the judge advocate general of the Navy (JAG), the DJAG is appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate. The DJAG may be chosen from judge advocates of the Navy and Marine Corps who have the qualifications prescribed for the JAG. 10 USC 5148 Office of the JAG. Upon appointment to the office of DJAG, the appointee, if they hold a lower rank, will be promoted to the rank of rear admiral or major general, as appropriate.

List of deputy judge advocates general of the Navy Name Photo Branch Term began Term endedRADM Michael F. Lohr USN 2000 2002RADM James E. McPherson USN 2002 2004RADM Bruce E. MacDonald USN 2004 2006RADM James W. Houck USN 2006 2009RADM Nanette M. DeRenzi USN 2009 2012RADM James W. Crawford, III USN 2012 2015RADM John G. Hannink USN 2015 2018RADM Darse E. Crandall, Jr. USN 2018 2021RADM Christopher C. French USN 2021 2024RADM Lia M. Reynolds USN 2024 present

See also Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps

References

External links U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps official website