Kunsan Air Base - Area Defense Counsel

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Area Defense Counsel (ADC)

The ADC provides Air Force members who are suspected of an offense or facing potential adverse administrative actions with independent legal representation. The ADC is an experienced judge advocate who operates outside the local chain of command so as to avoid even an appearance of possible command influence or conflicts of interest. This ensures the member receives completely confidential legal advice.

Services Provided

The ADC's prime responsibility is to vigorously and ethically represent clients during adverse military actions such as:

- Courts-martial and Article 32 hearings
- Article 15 actions
- Administrative discharge and demotion actions
- Denial of re-enlistment
- Referral EPRs/OPRs
- Suspect Rights advisements
- Line of Duty investigations
- Reports of Survey
- LORs and LOCs
- UIF entries and control rosters
- Any other adverse actions in which counsel for an individual is required or authorized

The ADC is not able to assist in certain areas such as personal civil legal matters, civilian convictions, and items handled by other base agencies. However, if you have any questions as to the availability of our services, please call to make an appointment at 782-4848.

****The Area Defense Counsel is available for Air Force members only. Sister services must contact the nearest servicing base for representation.

- Army - Regional Defense Counsel at DSN 738-4449.

- Marines, Navy and Coast Guard - NLSO Pacific at DSN 252-3357.

Personnel

Capt. Grethe Hahn , Area Defense Counsel

Staff Sgt. Titice Beverly, Defense Paralegal

ADC Flyer

Office Hours and Closures

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., by appointment.

We operate by appointment only; however, emergency walk-ins are accepted as needed. Please call DSN 782-4848 to set up an appointment.

Although independent of the base, the ADC office observes all holidays, down days, weather delays and closures in accordance with the wing.

Location

The Area Defense Counsel is located in Bldg. 250.

Article 31 Rights

Under the provisions of Article 31, UCMJ, an Air Force member suspected of committing a criminal offense has the right to remain silent and the right to consult with a military lawyer free of charge prior to making any statements. Any statements a member makes, oral or written, may be used as evidence against them in a trial by court-martial or in other judicial or administrative proceedings. Members must have the right to consult a lawyer and to have a lawyer present while being interviewed or interrogated by authorities. In addition to military counsel, members are entitled to civilian counsel of their own choosing, at their own expense. Members may stop the questioning or request a lawyer at any time during questioning. The fact that a member exercises the right to remain silent or the right to consult with an attorney cannot be held against the member by Air Force authorities.

Document Library

Under Investigation
Supplemental Actions - Article 15
UIF and Control Rosters
Enlisted LORs/LOCs
Referral EPRs/OPRs
Air Force Discharge Review Board
Denial of Re-enlistment
Officer Grade Determinations
Air Force Board for the Correction of Military Records
Hiring a Civilian Attorney
Civilian Convictions
Return to Duty Program

***Please note these are only informational handouts and do not substitute for personal legal advice. If you are facing administrative discharge, Article 15 or court martial procedures, please call 782-4848 for an appointment immediately.

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