CHAPTER 1. FUNDAMENTALS Within the Marine Corps, having Marine judge advocates serve as unrestricted line officers, expected to maintain themselves as well-rounded MAGTF officers, makes for not only a better Marine officer, but also a more effective Marine judge advocate. —Final Report of the Independent Review Panel to Study the Judge Advocate Requirements of the Department of the Navy Commanders are responsible for maintaining good order and discipline and conducting military operations in accordance with the law, regulations, and policy. Changes in the law, regulations, and policy, as well as changes at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels of warfare, have dramatically increased the number of legal issues and have significantly impacted military operations. Marine Corps commanders, whether in garrison or deployed, are confronted daily with complex, technical legal issues.
DesignationMCWP 11-10
EditionMay 2025
StatusActive
Pages36
FunctionOther
CollectionCurrent Doctrine
Approved for public release. Marine Corps Legal Support PCN 143 000179 01 MCWP 11-10 U.S. Marine Corps A no-cost copy of