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Legal Support in War: The Role of Military Lawyers

Michael F. Lohr, Steve Gallotta

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This essay discusses the role of military lawyers (judge advocates) in war. It will explore the role of military lawyers at all levels of command and will center on the development of the "operational lawyer." Operational law ("OPLAW") advisors are distinguished by their practice: they support the commander's conduct of warfare.

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Key concepts: Law of war, Law, Military operations other than war, International humanitarian law, War crime, Geneva Conventions, Political science, International law