Bulletins & Upcoming Events:

New! – Support the MLTF on Giving Tuesday
RECORDING: MLTF Annual Members Meeting (November 13, 2023)
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
2023 GoFundMe fundraiser to support the work of the MLTF
On Watch archives are now updated (most recent issues from 2021-2023 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

Resources and Analysis regarding the Israel-Hamas War

by James M. Branum | Nov 10, 2023 | Advocacy & News

The following list of resources was compiled from several sources, most notably the resources list provided by the SF Bay Area chapter of the National Lawyers Guild, as well as some sent by our membership. Please note that the positions these authors took may not...

MLTF CLE: Military Resistance and the Law

by James M. Branum | Nov 8, 2023 | CLE, GI Rights & Counseling

Live via zoom on Monday, November 13, 2023 at 11:15 am-12:45 pm Pacific Time/2:15-3:45 pm Eastern time. On-demand (recorded) format available here: https://youtu.be/YDFpMuY-G7I To register. Please click here. Program Description: When US troops are ordered to carry...

The Right of Dissent and Protests in the military

by James M. Branum | Oct 19, 2023 | GI Rights & Counseling, Memos, Resources

By David Gespass During the Vietnam War, opposition to it was rife within military ranks. Protesters against the war were labeled as Communists or fellow travelers. Times have changed and now the targets of DoD limitations on protesters and dissenters who go too far,...

Online CLE: Military Racism: Reality and Remedies

by James M. Branum | Sep 18, 2023 | CLE

Live via zoom at Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 10 am Pacific/1 pm Eastern. On-demand (recorded) format available here. To register. Please click here. Program Description: The Government Accounting Office report released in May 2019 found evidence that black and...

Online CLE: Representing Veterans with “Bad Paper” Discharges in Discharge Review Cases

by James M. Branum | Aug 7, 2023 | CLE

Now available in recorded/on-demand Format: Live via zoom at Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 10 am Pacific/1 pm Eastern. On-demand (recorded) format starting on August 31, 2023. Program Description: Many veterans receive less-than-honorable discharges from the military,...

MLTF stands in defense of Military Religious Freedom Foundation against attack by House GOP

by James M. Branum | Jun 28, 2023 | Advocacy & News, MLTF Public Statements

For press inquiries contact: help@nlgmltf.org or 619-463-2369 The Military Law Task Force of the National Lawyers Guild is outraged at the recent attempt by the U.S. House of Representatives to restrict access to the Military Religious Freedom Foundation. For almost...

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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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