Of the approximately 200-plus military occupational specialties (MOS) in the Army, the 27A MOS is the only one that requires a license to practice the law. Because of this specialized field of practice, judge advocates (JAs) are charged to deal with a wide range of issues in the Army, all of which involve communicating, negotiating, counseling, and advising.

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