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How to Become a Staff Judge Advocate

  • Writer: Niall Gallagher
    Niall Gallagher
  • Jun 15, 2020
  • 1 min read

Updated: Jun 9, 2022

Note: Some of the prerequisites and the age requirement can be waived depending on the competitiveness evaluated by the Officer Selection Officer (OSO).



Check out the additional information attached below for in depth info on the role, the salary, and the two options for getting to Officer Candidate School (PLC/OCC).







 
 

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