By Eugene R. Fidell With the major changes Congress enacted in the Military Justice Act of 2016,[1] perhaps it would be useful to try to sketch the arc of American military justice and its place in the national legal firmament since the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) was enacted in 1950.[2] These comments are… Continue reading Military Justice Since 1950: A Pyrrhic Victory?
Category: Military Law
COVID-19 & Military Law
As a “specialized society separate from civilian society,” the military experiences not only many of the same challenges as the larger society as a result of COVID-19, but also other challenges arising in the contexts of their normal missions and times of crisis. In light of the developments during the first half of 2020, Eugene… Continue reading COVID-19 & Military Law
It Takes a Family: How Military Spousal Laws and Policies Impact National Security
Caitlin Dunham writes that military readiness is a key component to achieving the US Department of Defense’s mission of protecting the security of our country. Support for the troops is conveyed in advertisements and professional sports, and by politicians and citizens across the country. However, the role of the military spouse is not often thought… Continue reading It Takes a Family: How Military Spousal Laws and Policies Impact National Security