I’ve been back at Tinker for just over two months. And it has been a very busy two months. During these months I’ve gained a lot of experience in the Military Justice and Adverse Actions realms. So far I’ve been part of two pre-trial confinement hearings (to put people in jail who are considered to be too dangerous to be free while waiting for trial), two administrative discharge boards (which is basically just a firing/retention hearing with a jury), three preferrals (the process where an individual come before his commander and is formally charged with crimes), and I’ve given lots of advice to commanders and first sergeants on nonjudicial punishment and discharges. This is in addition to drafting legal opinions, reviewing paperwork, giving legal assistance to retirees and active duty members, and any number of odd jobs (like working 14 hours overnight on a deployment line…).
Working in Military Justice is stressful, because so much is on the line, and because the whole process moves very quickly. Although I don’t think I’m an expert by any means, I do feel like I’m getting the hang of things. And that’s what’s new at work for me.
July 8, 2009 at 12:32 pm |
Just make sure and take care of your wifey!