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The Quill & Sword series of podcasts is created and hosted by The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School (TJAGLCS). There are multiple shows in the series, with The Quill & Sword serving as the umbrella show. The Quill & Sword contains all episodes from Criminal Law Department Presents, NSL Unscripted, Mentorship Matters, The FAR and Beyond, Hold My Reg, and The Backbone Podcast, plus featured episodes from other TJAGLCS departments. Fred Talks and Battlefield Next have been discontinued, but episodes remain available within The Quill & Sword.

The Quill & Sword

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Criminal Law Department Presents

This podcast is part of The Quill & Sword series of podcasts created and hosted by The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School (TJAGLCS). Produced by the TJAGLCS Criminal Law Department, the podcast offers a 10-20 minute discussion about every published CAAF opinion—"CAAF Chats"—as well as a curated assortment of selected topics related to military justice - "Military Justice Grab Bag." Two shows, one channel.

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NSL Unscripted

This podcast is part of The Quill & Sword series of podcasts created and hosted by The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School (TJAGLCS). Produced by the TJAGLCS National Security Law Department, NSL Unscripted is a national security law (NSL) practitioner’s podcast bringing conversations with NSL practitioners and leaders—in the military, government, and civilian practice, as well as discussions on emerging and hot topics. NSL Unscripted is not just your typical hot topic update podcast, though. We also bring you leadership and mentorship tips and lessons for those leading in national security law today.

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The FAR and Beyond

This podcast is part of The Quill & Sword series of podcasts created and hosted by The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School (TJAGLCS). “The FAR and Beyond” is hosted and produced by the Contract & Fiscal Law Department. This podcast will take you on an illuminating journey through the intricate world of federal acquisition and procurement laws that fuel the Department of Defense and the American warfighter. We will bring you expert insights, in-depth interviews and engaging discussions to help you understand and excel in the realm of government contract and fiscal law.

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Hold My Reg

The "Hold my Reg" podcast is part of The Quill & Sword series of podcasts created and hosted by The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School (TJAGLCS). “Hold My Reg” is the official podcast of the Administrative and Civil Law Department at TJAGLCS. Join us as we delve into the complex and dynamic world of administrative law, offering listeners a deep dive into the principles and practices that shape the Army regulatory landscape. "Hold My Reg" also presents TJAG's strategic communications by highlighting key publications in The Army Lawyer and Military Law Review. Each episode features in-depth discussions, illuminating case studies, and thought-provoking interviews with prominent figures in the field.

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Mentorship Matters

This podcast is part of The Quill & Sword series of podcasts created and hosted by The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School (TJAGLCS). “Mentorship Matters” is hosted and produced by the School's Leadership Department with the vision of helping to create an engaged, inclusive, and accountable organization that empowers all members to lead with principled counsel and steward the profession through servant leadership. This podcast features interviews with leaders from across the U.S. Army JAG Corps, Retired JALS Personnel, Academic Leaders, and Army Senior Leaders.

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The Backbone Podcast

This podcast is part of The Quill & Sword series of podcasts created and hosted by The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School (TJAGLCS). The Backbone is the official podcast of the TJAGLCS Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA). Join us as we explore the evolving role of the Army Paralegal through conversations on leadership, training, doctrine, talent management, professional development, and the future of the profession. Each episode features insightful discussions with senior enlisted leaders, commanders, legal professionals, and subject matter experts, providing practical perspectives, sharing lessons learned, and highlighting innovative ideas that strengthen the Corps and prepare Army paralegals for the demands of the future operational environment.

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Fred Talks

This podcast is part of The Quill & Sword series of podcasts created and hosted by The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School (TJAGLCS). Produced during the final four years of his accomplished career, these episodes feature Mr. Fred Borch, the former JAG Corps’ Regimental Historian, as he parted the curtain of JAG Corps history, military commissions, and notable moments in military legal history.

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Battlefield Next (episodes available in The Quill & Sword)

The Battlefield Next podcast served as the original TJAGLCS podcast series and examined the application of the law to future armed conflict. It has been replaced by The Quill & Sword podcast. This show was discontinued. However, prior episodes are located in the "Quill & Sword" show.

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In alignment with Department of War (DoW) Instruction 5400.17 and recent Executive Orders issued by the President, the U.S. Army has reviewed and adjusted its digital content to ensure compliance with DoW policies and priorities.