The Military Law Task Force is a legal advocate for servicemembers and veterans.

The National Lawyers Guild Military Law Task Force includes attorneys, legal workers, law students and “Barracks lawyers” interested in draft, military and veterans issues. It is a standing project of the National Lawyers Guild.

MLTF assists those working on military law issues as well as military law counselors working directly with GIs. It trains and mentors counselors and beginning military law attorneys in all aspects of military law through training materials and direct communication. It tracks changes in military law and policy.

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The Military Law Task Force (MLTF) is a standing committee of the National Lawyers Guild (NLG).

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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

CLE: How Can You Help Military Dissenters Resist the Trump Agenda?

by James M. Branum | Mar 20, 2025 | CLE

MILITARY LAW CLE: March 20th, 5pm Presented by NLG-Bay Area Military Law Panel How Can You Help Military Dissenters Resist the Trump Agenda? One hour of free MCLE Credit for California Attorneys Date: Thursday March 20th, 5-6 pm Location: Zoom (register here) Trump...

US Military Know Your Rights guide released by MLTF, About Face and CCW

by James M. Branum | Jan 20, 2025 | Military Law Practice & Training, Resources

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...

NLG Military Law Task Force welcomes court ruling protecting transgender military servicemembers

by James M. Branum | Mar 20, 2025 | Advocacy & News, Commentary, MLTF Public Statements

The Military Law Task Force of the National Lawyers Guild welcomes the opinion of U.S. District Court Judge Ana Reyes issued on March 18, 2025, protecting military transgender servicemembers. The order was the result of a lawsuit asking for declaratory and injunctive...

Campaign launched to seeking pardon from Biden for Afghan & Iraq war resisters

by James M. Branum | Dec 31, 2024 | Advocacy & News, MLTF News, MLTF Public Statements

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,...

NEW! Military Equal Opportunity (MEO) Self-Help Guide

by James M. Branum | Jan 21, 2025 | Memos, Resources

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...

A Note to Supporters of Courage to Resist: The MLTF will continue to support the troops who refuse to fight

by James M. Branum | Dec 18, 2024 | Advocacy & News, Featured, MLTF News, MLTF Public Statements

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...

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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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