- Deputy Judge Advocate General of the Navy
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The Deputy Judge Advocate General of the Navy (DJAG)[1] is the second highest ranking JAG officer and lawyer in the United States Navy. As part of the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, the DJAG serves as Commander, Naval Legal Service Command (CNLSC), and as Deputy Department of Defense Representative for Ocean Policy Affairs.[2]
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Appointment
Similar to the Judge Advocate General of the Navy (JAG), the DJAG is appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. The DJAG may be chosen from judge advocates of the Navy and Marine Corps who have the qualifications prescribed for the JAG.[3] Upon appointment to the office of DJAG, the appointee, if they hold a lower rank, will be promoted to the rank of rear admiral (upper half) or major general, as appropriate.[1]
Name Photo Branch Term began Term ended RADM Michael F. Lohr USN 2000 2002 RADM James E. McPherson 
USN 2002 2004 VADM Bruce E. MacDonald 
USN 2006 2009 VADM James W. Houck 
USN 2006 2009 RADM Nanette M. DeRenzi USN 2009 Incumbent References
External links
- U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps official website
United States Military Judicial AuthorityMilitary justice • Law of the United States Authority 
Standards Manual for Courts-Martial • Conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman (UCMJ Article 133) • General article (UCMJ Article 134)Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAG) Air ForceArmyJudge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Army • Army JAGNavyMarine CorpsUnited States Marine Corps Judge Advocate DivisionCoast GuardUnited States Coast Guard Legal DivisionNon-judicial punishment Court systems TrialAppealArmy Court of Criminal Appeals · Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals · Coast Guard Court of Criminal Appeals · Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals · Court of Military Commission ReviewDiscretionary
reviewCategories:- Military ranks of the United States Navy
- United States Navy admirals
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