DAFI51-101 — The Air Force Judge Advocate General’s (afjag) Corps Operations, Accessions, And Professional Development

DAFI51-101 governs the Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps, including operations, accessions, and professional development.

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  • Publication number: DAFI51-101
  • Title: THE AIR FORCE JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL’S (AFJAG) CORPS OPERATIONS, ACCESSIONS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Date: 2023-06-20

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It establishes the AFJAG Corps composition, mission, functions, and provision of legal services. It also sets requirements for recruiting, supervision, training, development, legal offices, resourcing, and compliance.

Topics covered

  • AFJAG Corps legal services
  • Judge advocate legal offices
  • Legal services resourcing
  • Judge advocate recruiting
  • Attorney and paralegal duty titles
  • Trial and defense counsel certification
  • Special Trial Counsel qualifications
  • Senior Defense Counsel qualifications

Questions and answers

What happens if Chapter 6 paragraphs 6.3.2, 6.3.3, or 6.3.4 are not obeyed?

Failure to obey Chapter 6, paragraphs 6.3.2, 6.3.3, or 6.3.4 of this instruction constitutes a violation of Article 92(1), Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)—failure to obey lawful order or regulation.

What records requirements does DAFI51-101 establish?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

Is compliance with attachments 4 and 5 mandatory?

Compliance with attachments 4 and 5 in this publication is mandatory.

What changes were made to the trial and defense counsel certification process?

Changes include (1) revising the trial and defense counsel certification process and (2) clarifying requirements associated with Special Trial Counsel and Senior Defense Counsel qualifications.

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