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fudge Advocate General's Note
Law governs every aspect of the Coast Guard. Every function, service and action taken by the Coast Guard and its personnel is influenced by the authority granted to the Service by Congress. Actions taken by commanders are often guided or mandated by law, regulation, or policy, which requires awareness and understanding of those authorities and their intent. CGJAG presents this Commander's Quick Legal Reference Guide to assist commanders as they sort through their many responsibilities. It reflects our commitment to provide units and their commanders with practical tools that will better inform the decisions you must make, and the discussions that you will have with your Servicing Legal Office in making those decisions.
I recognize and appreciate that commanders and leaders at all levels look to CGJAG to help ensure that the management of your most precious assets, your people and your resources, is done legally, ethically, prudently, and to the greatest effect. This guide represents one tool that will help develop and enhance your ability to achieve those goals. It can help you identify potential issues that are best addressed early with your Servicing Legal Office and introduce you to certain legal concepts that should guide your decision making.
As you read and apply this guide, I encourage you to get to know your Servicing Legal Office and the lawyer or lawyers assigned to support your unit. I expect them to actively build and maintain an effective and proactive relationship with you. As a team, we can prevent many legal issues from becoming legal problems and quickly address problems that inevitably arise. Our goal is to ensure every commander has an effective and rewarding command experience.
The issues presented in this guide often sit at the intersection of Coast Guard operations and support. However, this guide does not address operational law issues directly. Legal guidance for operations can be found in the foundational operational publications such as the Marine Safety Manual, the Maritime Law Enforcement Manual, etc. A listing of operational law guidance can be found on the CG Portal at: https: //cgportal2.uscg.mil /Pages /CG-094 l .aspx.
Whether you need legal guidance or you just want to explore various decision paths, remember that CGJAG is available to you 2417, either by calling your servicing legal office, or by contacting us through your command center. We stand ready to provide you with comprehensive advice for any issues you face .
F. J. Kenney Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard
Judge Advocate General
Contact Your Servicing Legal Office (SLO) If You Have Any Concerns
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Alcohol Incident
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Alcohol Incident
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Article 31(b)/Rights Warning
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Article 31(b)/Rights Warning
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Civil Arrest of Coast Guard Members
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Civil Arrest of Coast Guard Members
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