The Judge Advocate Division (JAD) serves as the backbone of the Marine Corps' legal system, ensuring that Marines' legal rights are protected and that the service operates within legal boundaries. The Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) Detachment here at JAD supports on an as-needed basis augmenting and providing additional support during periods of increased demand, or during times of operational need filling critical roles.
The IMA Detachment allows the Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps to maintain a flexible force with trained reserve Judge Advocates ready to support as needed.
On 1 December 2023, as part of an effort to conduct military justice reform and help better support active-duty personnel within the Judge Advocate Division and the Marine Corps, the reserve judge advocate community underwent a reorganization with the creation of the JAD IMA DET. For reference, see the SJA to CMC Policy Guidance signed 28 November 2023.
CONTACT US:
Main: 703-614-8661
Branch Head - Community Plans & Innovation (JPI)
Judge Advocate Division, HQMC
LtCol Greg Collins: Gregory.l.collins@usmc.mil
IMA Reserve Liaison Officer
Capt Hector Burgos: hector.burgos@usmc.mil / 703 693-8404
IMA OpSponsor
Vacant
IMA Admin Chief
GySgt Roberto Martinez: roberto.o.martinez@usmc.mil / 703 693-8406
Judge Advocate Organizational Inbox
JAD_IMA@usmc.mil
JAD IMA BILLETS
BILLET: Judge Advocate (Military Personnel Law)
GRADE: O3-O4
BIC: MS511500167
INFORMATION: Click the billet title above
AREA OF OPERATIONS: JPL Pentagon, VA
START DATE: Immediately
APPLICATION DEADLINE: until filled
BILLET: Judge Advocate (Manpower Management)
GRADE: O3-O4
BIC: MS511500409
INFORMATION: Click the billet title above
AREA OF OPERATIONS: JPI-R Pentagon, VA
START DATE: Immediately
APPLICATION DEADLINE: until filled
OTHER IMA DETACHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
III MEF Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
BILLET: Reserve International Law Officer
GRADE: O4
INFORMATION: Click the billet title above
AREA OF OPERATIONS: Okinawa, JA
START DATE: Immediately
APPLICATION DEADLINE: until filled
Please check MARFORRES Reserve Billets for more opportunities or contact your local Prior Service Recruiter.
For other ADOS opportunities, please visit MARFORRES ADOS.
JAD ados opportunities
BILLET: Operational Sponsor – Judge Advocate Division, HQMC
GRADE: O3-O5
INFORMATION: This is an Active Reserve billet for a limited 1 or 2-year tour. Click the billet title above for more information.
AREA OF OPERATIONS: JAD IMA Det, Pentagon, Washington D.C.
START DATE: Summer 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5 May 2025
OTHER ADOS OPPORTUNITIES (OTHER IMA DETACHMENTS)
BILLET: Assistant Staff Judge Advocate, 2d Marine Division
GRADE: O3-O5
INFORMATION: Click the billet title above
AREA OF OPERATIONS: Camp Lejeune, NC
START DATE: Between May and August (1 - 3 Months)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Immediately
BILLET: Staff Judge Advocate, MARFORCYBER
GRADE: O3-O5
INFORMATION: Click the billet title above
AREA OF OPERATIONS: Fort Meade, MD
START DATE: between June and October 2025 (9 Months)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Immediately
BILLET: Staff Judge Advocate, MARFORSOC
GRADE: O3-O4
INFORMATION: Click the billet title above
AREA OF OPERATIONS: Camp Lejeune, NC
START DATE: TBD (6 Months)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Immediately
BILLET: Assistant Staff Judge Advocate, 2D MLG
GRADE: O3-O4
INFORMATION: Click the billet title above
AREA OF OPERATIONS: Camp Lejeune
DURATION: 1 Jan 2025 (up to 6 months)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Immediately
BILLET: Auxiliary Counsel, Office of Special Trial Counsel - East
GRADE: O3-O4
INFORMATION: Click the billet title above
AREA OF OPERATIONS: Camp Lejeune, NC
DURATION: March - September 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Immediately
schools and training opportunitieS
Yankee Operational Law Training (YOLT)
GRADE: Any
INFORMATION: YOLT is the Navy JAGC Reserve Component’s premier operational and international law training. This three-day event gathers experts and leaders from across government, academia, and industry to examine the most relevant operational law and strategic warfighting issues facing the United States and her allies. The agenda emphasizes the possibility of a near term global maritime conflict in the Indo-Pacific while enhancing the Navy’s lethality and long-term advantages. Participants will focus on legal issues surrounding emerging technologies, warfighting capabilities, and strategic concepts supporting the Joint and combined force.
LOCATION: U.S. Naval War College, Newport, RI
COURSE DATES: 27 - 29 June 2025 (3 days)
REGISTRATION: Limited slots are available; you must register at YOLT REGISTRATION by COB 23 June 2025.
*NOTE: Funding for orders is available if you want to attend in person (limited physical seating.) If you choose to attend virtually you will have to use IDTs or Appropriate Duty.
OTHER RESOURCES:
Performance Evaluation Section (MMRP-30)
Professional Military Education
Commandant's Reading List