For explanation of abbreviations used, see AR 320-50. UNITED STATES AIR FORCE Special distribution to all Staff Judge Advocates. HISTORICAL NOTE The United States Court of Military Appeals The United States Court of Military Appeals was established under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (Act of May 5, 1950. PL 506, 81st Congress, c 169, § 1, 64 Stat 108, 50 USC (chap 22) §§ 551-736). The organization, duties and powers of the court are specified in Article 67 of this Code. On June 20, 1951, the following members of the court were appointed under the authority of that Act: Robert E. Quinn, Chief Judge; George W. Latimer, Judge; and Paul W. Brosman, Judge (deceased). The appointment of Homer Ferguson to serve the unexpired portion of Judge Brosman's term and to serve a new term beginning May 1, 1956 was confirmed by the United States Senate on February 17, 1956. On June 28, 1961, Judge Paul J. Kilday was appointed to succeed Judge Latimer, whose term had expired. The appointment of Judge Kilday was confirmed by the Senate on July 7, 1961 and he took the oath of office on September 25, 1961. The Judge Advocates General, United States Army Colonel William Tudor . July 29, 1775-Apr 9, 17771 . Apr 10, 1777-June 3, 1782 Oct 2, 1782-Nov 3, 1783 Brevet Major General Joseph Holt .... Sept 3, 1862-Dec 1, 1875 .... ..... 1 Colonel Tudor was "Judge Advocate of the Army" prior to August 10, 1776, and "Judge Advocate General" thereafter. 2 Captain Smith was "Judge Marshal and Advocate General to the Legion of the United States," prior to June 2, 1797, and "Judge Advocate of the Army" thereafter. Between 1802 and 1849 judge advocates were appointed from time to time for divisions of the Army but there was no judge advocate or judge advocate general of the entire Army. 8 Major Lee was "Judge Advocate of the Army." The first solicitor of the Navy Department-Nathaniel Wilson-was The Office of Solicitor and Naval Judge Advocate General was held .....June 8, 1880-June 4, 1892 Colonel William B. Remey, USMC .. June 18, 1948-June 18, 1952 .... United States Coast Guard The Coast Guard operates as a part of the Treasury Department during peace time. It is an outgrowth of the Revenue Cutter Service which was born with the Tariff Act of August 4, 1790 (1 Stat 175). Courts were first established by the Act of May 26, 1906 (34 Stat 200). "An act to regulate enlistments and punishments in the United States Revenue Cutter Service." This act provided that no sentence could be carried into effect without the approval of the Secretary of the Treasury. Subsequent legislation continued this restriction (except for deck courts) until enactment of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (Act of May 5, 1950, PL 506, 81st Congress c 169 § 1, 64 Stat 108). This Act provides in substance, in Article 1, section (4), that the term Judge Advocate General shall be construed to refer to the General Counsel of the Treasury Department except when the Coast Guard is operating as a part of the Navy. Mr. Robert H. Knight has been General Counsel of the Treasury Department since April 5, 1961. The Chief Counsel, U. S. Coast Guard, is the representative of the General Counsel assigned to the Coast Guard as its chief legal officer. Mr. Kenneth S. Harrison has been the Chief Counsel of the Coast Guard since 1938. The Judge Advocate General, United States Air Force The Act of 25 June 1948 (PL 775, 80th Cong, c 648 sec 1, 62 Stat 1014) established the office of The Judge Advocate General, United States Air Force. On 8 September 1948, Major General Reginald C. Harmon was appointed The Judge Advocate General, United States Air Force, for term of four years under the authority of that Act. Section 410 of the Air Force Organization Act of 1951 (Act of 19 September 1951, PL 150, 82d Cong c 407) repealed Section 1 of the Act of 25 June 1948, but under Section 310 of the Air Force Organization Act, General Harmon continued in office for the remainder of his term. On 5 September 1952, his appointment was extended for a term of four years effective 8 September 1952, and was re-extended for another term effective 8 September 1956. Upon the retirement of General Harmon on 31 March 1960, Major General Albert M. Kuhfeld was appointed Judge Advocate General of the Air Force for a term of four years. The following officers have held the Office of Judge Advocate General of the Air Force: Major General Reginald C. Harmon .. Sept 8, 1948-Mar 31, 1960 Major General Albert M. Kuhfeld . April 1, 1960 .... |