In recent weeks, professors from four U.S. military institutions have expounded on what is in essence the law of military orders (even if they don’t acknowledge it as such). Decide for yourself, but I...
Today’s guest post is by my friend retired Army lieutenant general (LTG) Charles (“Chuck”) Pede who now teaches at George Washington University Law School. LTG (R) Pede’s thoughtful essay raises serious issues about the...
Are you assembling your reading list for the summer? I am, so I thought perhaps you’d be interested in some ideas. If you are new to the national security arena, may I invite you...
What could Congress’ repeal of the military vaccine mandate mean for morale and discipline in the armed forces? Should those who were separated for failing to obey vaccine orders be reinstated? These and related...
Today the Air Force celebrates its 75th anniversary, and there is much to celebrate…but also much for concern. First the good news: virtually every survey shows that the U.S. Air Force is rated as...
Today’s post is a return visit by Lawfire®contributor Don Rehkopf. As you may recall from his previous post, Don has practiced military law for more than 45 years as an active duty officer, reservist,...
In what only can be described as an ill-considered—not to mention inaccurate—op-ed, Representative Jackie Speier (D-CA) and Administration favorite Lynn Rosenthal made one of the most serious and insulting accusations possible against military officers...
Congressional action is underway to eviscerate commanders’ authority in military justice matters but prudent consideration of the long-term and broader military impact is needed. Brian Cox, a doctoral candidate lecturer and J.S.D. candidate at...
In today’s guest post Professor Brian Cox provides us with more insight into the issues related to proposals now in Congress to eviscerate commanders’ authority in military justice matters. Brian is one of the...
Much of today’s post will be familiar to Lawfire® readers as it involves the bill currently before Congress to eviscerate commanders’ authority and responsibility for disciplinary matters. Specifically, this post addresses an attack on the...
Charles J. Dunlap Jr., the former deputy judge advocate general of the United States Air Force, joined the Duke Law faculty in July 2010 where he is a professor of the practice of law and Executive Director of the Center on Law, Ethics and National Security.
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