Judge Advocate, the legal officer of a military or naval command. He advises the commanding officer on such matters as contracts and property rights, and acts as prosecutor in a court-martial. A judge advocate general is the chief legal officer of a country's air, land, or sea forces. He reviews the decisions of all courts-martial, and advises the chief of staff and the government on matters of military or naval law.
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