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How to Know Military Uniform Laws

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Military uniform laws exist to preserve the dignity and respect of the armed forces. Both civilians and soldiers need to know how these laws apply to them, although in many cases offenses and violations aren't extreme enough to warrant prosecution... more »

How to Know Military Divorce Laws

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Military divorce laws are a bit different than those used during a civilian separation. Factors such as garnishing military wages, pensions for child support, government housing and choosing which state to file the divorce in can make this ... more »

How to Appeal a Dishonorable Discharge

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A dishonorable discharge from any branch of the military is a shameful action that can scar a person's reputation even after he passes away. You can appeal a discharge, for yourself or a deceased relative, although reversing the ruling can be ... more »

How to Appeal a Dishonorable Discharge

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A dishonorable discharge from any branch of the military is a shameful action that can scar a person's reputation even after he passes away. You can appeal a discharge, for yourself or a deceased relative, although reversing the ruling can be ... more »

How to Benefit From the USERRA

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The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) helps soldiers retain their civilian employment when they are called back to active duty. It's easy to benefit from these laws, since they apply to almost every employer... more »

How to Realize That Torture is Terrorism

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There are many different definitions of terrorism, and the same goes for torture. As such, one could pick and choose definitions for each that either show that torture is a form of terrorism (or vice versa) or show that it is not. The main point ... more »

How to Behave in a Military Court

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Military court is a place of strict rules and decorum. Even more than civilian court, military court relies on you keeping your emotional reactions to a minimum so that the customs and ceremonies of the presiding official are held in the highest ... more »

How to Get Death Benefits From Marines

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The death of a Marine is always tragic and mourned by our nation, but by no one more than the Marine's surviving family. The period following the death of an active-duty or retired Marine can be very difficult and it is important that the ... more »

How to Benefit From the USERRA

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The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) helps soldiers retain their civilian employment when they are called back to active duty. It's easy to benefit from these laws, since they apply to almost every employer... more »

How to Fight an AWOL Charge

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An Absent Without Leave (AWOL) charge is a serious legal matter. The punishment for going AWOL can be severe. As a member of the military, if you have been absent from your assigned post for more than 30 days, you are subject to arrest. You must ... more »

How to Find Out How a Veteran was Discharged

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Each soldier has a permanent record which is used for many purposes. This record is the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty... more »

How to Get Free Assistance From a Military Lawyer

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Judge advocate generals, or JAGs, are military lawyers who provide some free assistance to soldiers and their families. There are many subjects that JAGs can help you with, but they cannot act as your defense counsel during a court martial ... more »

How to Get Free Assistance From a Military Lawyer

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Judge advocate generals, or JAGs, are military lawyers who provide some free assistance to soldiers and their families. There are many subjects that JAGs can help you with, but they cannot act as your defense counsel during a court martial ... more »

How to Get Spousal Allotment From the Air Force

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The Air Force expects a military member to financially supports his spouse while they are separated. The Air Force views a couple married until a court-ordered divorce has been issued. At that point, support is determined by the court. While ... more »

How to Know Military Leave Laws

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There are several federal laws that provide job security and other benefits to employees who take leave to serve in the military. You need to know how these rights apply to you and how to enforce them when you finish your tour of duty... more »

How to Read an Enlistment Contract

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Everyone enlisting in the U.S. military signs the same enlistment contract, the Department of Defense Form 4/1. This contract is not particularly long; but it is important that you understand its elements before you sign. You should read the ... more »

How to Be a Conscientious Objector

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Although our country has a military draft system in place, the government cannot force someone into military service who has serious moral or religious objections to war. A conscientious objector is a person who has very strong beliefs that war ... more »

How to Benefit From the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

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The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act allows men and women in the armed forces to postpone certain legal actions against them. In order to benefit from this act, the case that you're facing must meet certain requirements... more »

How to Fight For Reform of the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act (USFSPA)

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Are you against the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act (USFSPA) and want to help get this law reformed, but you don't know what to do? While countless numbers of veterans are striving to change federally-imposed laws like the USFSPA ... more »

How to Meet the Military Rules of Evidence

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The Military Rules of Evidence outline what can and cannot be used in a court martial proceeding. There is some overlap with the Federal Rules that are used in civilian courts, but you must meet a few special requirements when defending or ... more »

How to Benefit From the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

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The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act allows men and women in the armed forces to postpone certain legal actions against them. In order to benefit from this act, the case that you're facing must meet certain requirements... more »

How to Know Military Leave Laws

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There are several federal laws that provide job security and other benefits to employees who take leave to serve in the military. You need to know how these rights apply to you and how to enforce them when you finish your tour of duty... more »

How to Know Military Child Support Laws

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Military laws state that ignoring child support laws and agreements is a crime. There are several other distinctions that service people and their spouses should know about if they are beginning or in the middle of a divorce proceeding... more »

How to Prepare for a Court Martial

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A court martial is a serious procedure which compels a soldier to face criminal charges for actions he committed while serving the country. There are three different levels of court martial and all of them require adequate preparation... more »

How to Register for the Draft

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The Selective Service Registration is the process by which the U.S. government collects the names and addresses of men ages 18 through 25 to use in the case of a military emergency. The emergency and need to increase the number of troops in an ... more »

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