Bulletins & Upcoming Events:
- New! Military Equal Opportunity (MEO) Self-Guide
- US Military “Know Your Rights” guide released by MLTF, About Face Veterans and CCW
- A note to supporters of Courage to Resist: The MLTF will continue to support the troops who refuse to fight!
- New! – MLTF to hold One-Day Military Law CLE at NLG National Convention
- VIDEO: Joint Press Conference to launch Appeal For Redress V2
- Press Release: Appeal for Redress V2 Campaign Launched
- RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE – Online CLE: Military Resistance and the Law (November 13, 2023)
- Resources & Analysis regarding the Israel-Hamas War
- Updated Memo – The Right of Dissent and Protests in the military
- On Watch archives are now updated (most recent issues from 2021-2024 are now online, plus many older issues)
MILITARY LAW TASK FORCE of the National Lawyers Guild
Providing independent legal information and services to lawyers and legal workers, active-duty servicemembers, reservists, veterans and their families since 1969.
A standing project of the National Lawyers Guild (NLG), we’re attorneys, legal workers, law students and “barracks lawyers”. We work on military law issues, assist counselors working directly with service members (GI’s), and train and mentor counselors and beginning military law attorneys. The MLTF is concerned with all aspects of military law and policy. We produce training materials and publish our findings in our legal journal, On Watch.
The MLTF is not part of, or affiliated with, the US military, or any government entity.
L News & Updates – the MLTF BLog & Updates
NEW! Military Equal Opportunity (MEO) Self-Help Guide
This memo can also be viewed as a downloadable PDF file: MEO Leaflet 01152025 (PDF download) MILITARY EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SELP HELP GUIDE Updated: January 21, 2025 Racism, sexual harassment and just plain harassment are serious problems in the military, no matter what...
US Military Know Your Rights guide released by MLTF, About Face and CCW
Military members do have the right to engage in forms of political speech and dissent. You have options and you’re not alone. This guide has basic information to get you started as well as a list of organizations that can help assess your specific situation. To view...
Campaign launched to seeking pardon from Biden for Afghan & Iraq war resisters
To learn more about the campaign and to learn how to support this call for a full pardon for all US Servicemembers who are alleged to have violated UCMJ Articles 85 (Desertion), 86 (AWOL) or 87 (Missing Movement) during the years of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan,...
A Note to Supporters of Courage to Resist: The MLTF will continue to support the troops who refuse to fight
We at the MLTF have worked with Jeff Paterson and Courage to Resist (CTR) for many years--making sure that dissenting servicemembers and veterans have the legal support they need. That includes both representation and written materials, like our memos on...
On-Demand Viewing: MLTF CLE at 2024 NLG National Convention
Our six sessions of continuing legal education programming at the 2024 NLG National Convention are now available for viewing below. The course materials and presenter bios can be found here (scroll down to the bottom of the page). For attorneys seeking CLE Credit (or...
MLTF CLE Programming at the 2024 NLG Convention + Online Viewing Options
This CLE happened in-person at the NLG National Convention on October 30, 2024 from 9 am-4 pm Central Time (with a lunch break from 12-1 pm), as well as live via zoom. The programming is also now available in recorded/on-demand format. REGISTER HERE! Program...
On Watch: Military Law Journal
On Watch is our journal on military law. Articles range from military law practice, political analysis, GI Rights instruction for lay counselors, book reviews, and more. Join or subscribe to get each issue as soon as its published.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Content is subject to revision based on changes in military policy and federal law. We strive to provide up-to-date information, but please ensure you have the most recent memo or advisory before taking action. If you have questions, please contact us.
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Military Law Memos
Important developments in military law.
On Watch
Our legal journal providing “critical perspectives on military law” since 1977.
Military Law Practice & Training
Information and resources for attorneys and law students.
Analysis & Opinion
All other opinions reflect only the views of the author unless otherwise stated.
GI Rights & Counseling
Self help for servicemembers, training for lawyers and lay counselors.
Advocacy & News
Current events and activism worth paying attention to.
Resources
Fact sheets, manuals, flyers, and more, produced by the MLTF.