Uniform Code of Military Justice
Article 211. Deputy Judge Advocate General.
(a) The Deputy Judge Advocate General shall assist the Judge Advocate General in administration and supervision of military justice.
(b) The Deputy Judge Advocate General does not constitute a separate appellate tier between an Assistant Judge Advocate General and the Judge Advocate General.
(c) The Deputy Judge Advocate General may exercise judicial authority belonging to the Judge Advocate General only pursuant to a formal designation to act for the Judge Advocate General.
(d) Section (c) does not restrict an authority independently assigned to the Deputy Judge Advocate General by this Code, including approval authority concerning ranklock.