Procedural Points | DCSA AVS (Part 1) – Responding to Your SOR
In December 2024, the outgoing Biden Administration ended five years of jurisdictional infighting within the Defense Department’s security review process by limiting the…
Does My Military Disability Qualify for Retirement Pay?
Knowing your rights during military disability processing is crucial, because it could mean the difference between medical retirement pay or separation with severance. While…
I’ve Been Titled. What Does That Mean and How Can I Fix It?
“I was applying for a federal position, but a background investigation later informed me that I was unsuitable for the position as I had been titled for assault while in the…
I Failed a Military Drug Test: What Now?
The United States military employs a “zero-tolerance” standard for drug use while in service, whether you are in the Active or Reserve Component. The expectation is that if a…
Procedural Points | Air Force Special Access Program (AF SAP) Appeals Process
*Alert | January 2026 DAF/SAPCO Policy Changes* Updated January 30, 2026 January 21, 2026, the DAF replaced AF SAP appeal hearings with an administrative appeal process via…
Can I Appeal My SMART Scholarship Debt?
The Department of Defense funded Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program provides merit-based scholarships to bachelor’s,…
I am Being Disenrolled from ROTC – Can an Attorney Help Me Be Retained or Avoid a Huge Debt?
Not all attorneys have experience with ROTC disenrollment, and no attorney can guarantee a favorable result. What a military attorney—that is, an attorney specialized in…
Article 15-6 Investigations: Should You Talk to the Investigator Without an Attorney Present?
When a Soldier is notified of their involvement in an Army Regulation (AR) 15-6 investigation, the immediate instinct is often to talk: whether out of a sense of duty, fear, or…
Nonjudicial Punishment: Do I Have a Right to an Attorney?
A frequent question for Servicemembers facing nonjudicial punishment is whether they have the right to counsel. It makes sense to ask such an important question considering that…
‘Massive’ Win for Veterans: U.S. Supreme Court Extends Window for Combat-Related Special Compensation
A recent U.S. Supreme Court case could significantly benefit retired military members. The U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion in Soto v. United States on June 12, delivering a…