scope:

This instruction applies to all personnel involved in JAGC recruiting, the JAGC Internship/Externship Program, Structured Interviews, and Accession Selection Boards (ASB) for the SP and DAP. Reference (a) governs the appointment of officers in the JAGC. Reference (b) governs Law Education Program (LEP) applications and selection. Reference (c) governs Lateral Transfer/Redesignation applications and selection. Reference (d) governs In-service Procurement Program (IPP) applications and selection. References (e) and (f) provide authority for the acceptance of volunteer service of student interns. Reference (g) governs inspection of Naval Legal Service Command (NLSC) offices. Reference (h) sets forth policies and standards for JAGC recruiting officer conduct. References (i) and (j) assign the Judge Advocate General (JAG) responsibility for recruiting and professionally recommending candidates for commissioning in the Navy JAGC. Reference (k) authorizes the military departments to recruit and accept services from student volunteers, and permits such volunteers to be considered federal employees for Privacy Act purposes. Reference (1) implements reference (k) within the Navy and authorizes the Judge Advocate General to implement procedures and policies for volunteers providing legal services.

Purpose. To establish policies and procedures related to recruiting and selecting applicants for commission in the Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAGC) under the Student Program (SP) and the Direct Appointment Program (DAP), to include policies and procedures for recruiting-related activities such as participation in the JAGC Internship/Externship Program and the Structured Interview Process.