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ABOUT US


The Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCO Academy) at TJAGLCS is an integral part of TJAG’s “One Team” vision of combining all of the Army’s legal training at one location. The NCO Academy trains paralegal NCOs of all components: Active, Reserve and National Guard. Having been previously located at Fort Jackson, South Carolina and Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana, the NCO Academy was established in Charlottesville, Virginia on June 17, 2004.

MISSION


The NCO Academy develops disciplined paralegal NCOs of character to integrate legal capabilities in support of commanders and the Joint Force.

VISION


The premier institution for developing ready, innovative, and forward-thinking paralegal leaders who drive legal excellence and advance capabilities for commanders and the Joint Force.

COMMANDANT


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CSM Shellyann M. Corbin

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RESIDENT

ALC. ATRRS 512-27D-30

The course provides paralegals an opportunity to acquire the critical skills and knowledge needed to employ their technical expertise into operational planning and legal service support.

SLC. ATRRS 512-27D-40

The course provides paralegals an opportunity to refine the critical skills needed to be effective leaders in the Army.

Course Information


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ONLINE

ARMY PARALEGAL COMPETENCE COURSE (APCC)

This course will prepare Army personnel to perform duties as leaders in a paralegal capacity. This course exposes students to typical legal issues faced by a paralegal, and provides refresher training between AIT and ALC. Students will gain a solid foundation in the law and paralegal profession through an interactive online learning platform focusing on effective legal writing, client services, administrative law, and criminal law.

ARMY PARALEGAL COMPETENCE COURSE INFO

NATIONAL SECURITY LAW – PRIMER

NSL-P provides paralegal Noncommissioned Officers with knowledge and understanding of a full spectrum of National Security Law in an innovative distance learning environment focusing on legal concepts, analysis, and application. The course prepares skill level 2 and 3 paralegals to develop, master, and refine key skills that will enhance their ability to assist Judge Advocates and command teams in the operational environment.

NATIONAL SECURITY LAW – PRIMER COURSE INFO


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27D AIT

27D AIT. ATRRS 512-27D10

The course provides Soldiers with an opportunity to acquire the critical skills and knowledge necessary to provide legal services. Paralegal Specialists assist commanders and attorneys in providing legal services to Soldiers and family members.

AIT COURSE INFORMATION
27D MOS GRADE WAIVER REQUIREMENTS
AIT WELCOME LETTER
AIT PACKING LIST & FORT LEE STRIP MAPS
HISTORY OF J COMPANY