At Least 280 Military Lawyers Scrutinize US Military Operations, Often In Real Time

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U.S. military commanders must deal with at least 280 military lawyers overseeing their decisions and scrutinizing the legality all proposed U.S. combat missions before they are authorized



Critics have charged that, as the number of lawyers in the military has swelled, lawyers are trumping commanders about military strategy and operations.  Others contend that the growth in military lawyers reflects the risk-adverse nature of the Obama administration on military matters.

The 280 lawyers do not include attorneys assigned at or below the battalion level. The figure also excludes lawyers or judges who oversee criminal acts committed by uniformed personnel under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

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