The DCC Survival Guide

What does it take to become a JAG officer?

Understanding the challenges you must face is key to your success.

The road to becoming a military lawyer is a long and arduous one. After working hard in college and law school to distinguish yourself from the mountains of other applicants, you have finally received a commission and appointment as an attorney in the Judge Advocate General's Corps.

This is where your real journey begins.

The first leg in this new adventure is six weeks of intense training and military indoctrination at the Army's Direct Commission Course. In "The DCC Survival Guide," you'll receiveFirst-hand accounts from an experienced Army JAG officer.Succinct descriptions of what to expect and how to tackle the challenges of the course."Quick Tips" for each week providing poignant and easy to remember advice for succeeding at each stage of the training.The information you need to start your career on the right foot.

Whether you are preparing for a career as a commissioned officer or are merely considering whether to join the Army, this quick guide will provide you with all the information necessary to succeed at DCC and move onto the next challenge in your journey toward becoming an Army JAG officer.

About the Author

Garrett Ham graduated from the Army's Direct Commission Course in February 2014 and currently serves as a judge advocate in the United States Army National Guard.