Yes, JAGs do get deployed to areas all over the world. JAGs serve as legal advisers to military commanders and have many responsibilities, including providing legal opinions on whether military actions comply with the laws of armed conflict to prosecuting or defending service members in courts martial.

Do Army JAG officers see combat?

Army, Navy, and Air Force JAG officers are generally not trained or qualified to lead troops in combat and would only be expected to “fight” in self-defense.

Are JAGs respected?

JAG officers are held to the highest professional standards and are greatly respected.” Lee Molitoris, who graduated in May 2016, said his decision to go into the Army JAG Corps was largely based on the urge he felt to serve his country.