Dated 2021 - Edition 17

An Air Force publication.

608 pages.

   The Military Commander and the Law is a publication of The Judge Advocate  General’s School. This publication serves as a helpful reference guide for Air and Space Force commanders, directors, and senior enlisted leaders, providing general guidance to help clarify issues and identify potential problem areas.

This publication is used as a desk book for instruction at various commander courses at Air University. It also serves as a helpful reference guide for commanders in the field, providing general guidance and helping commanders to clarify issues and identify potential problem areas.

The concept of command carries dual functions

-- Legal authority over people, including power to discipline.

-- Legal responsibility for the mission and resources.

This book is a "mini" (half the size of a regular sheet of paper) - A popular size to carry anywhere (briefcase, large pocket, purse) but the print is large enough for easy reading.  

The covers are laminated for weather protection with black and white inside printing.

Coil binding is used to allow for easy page flipping.

(A BIG size version (8 1/2 inch by 11 inch, the same size as a regular sheet of paper) is on this website too)