JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL (JAG) INDIAN ARMY
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TYPE OF COMMISSION - Short service commission
NO. OF SEATS - 14 (approx. 10 for Men & 04 for Women) DATE OF NOTIFICATION - As notified by the Additional General of Recruiting / AG Branch SSB DATE - Dec - Jan and Jul - Aug DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF TRAINING - April and October TRAINING ACADEMY - OTA Chennai DURATION OF TRAINING - 49 Weaks WORK OF JAG : A judge advocate general provides legal services, advice, and help the members of the military and their families. In the case of a military trial, members of the JAG corps are appointed as attorneys for both prosecution and defence, whereas, a highly experienced and senior member serves as the judge. Rather than choosing their clients, like civilian lawyers, judge advocate general lawyers are assigned work. Regardless of their own feelings on the case, a JAG must serve as the military orders to ensure proper procedure and a fair trial. |