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Unit HomeStaff OfficesRegional Legal Services - EastLegal Services Support Team Cherry PointCivil Law/Operational Law

1. Ethics

    a. Fundraising
  • ALL fundraising events must be reviewed by the Civil Law Section for compliance with applicable laws and regulations
  • Please utilize the Fundraising RLR form to submit a request for legal review for a proposed fundraising event aboard MCAS Cherry Point. See the attached memorandum for guidance on Birthday Ball Fundraising.
  • Note: Submission of the RLR form alone does not constitute legal review or approval by the JLC.

    b. Gifts

References:

  • Joint Ethics Regulations (JER), DoD 5500.7-R
  • SECNAVINST 4001.2J (12 Aug 09)
  • Standards of Conduct Office (SOCO) Information Paper - Gifts To Servicemembers

    c. Post Government Employment

    d. Financial Disclosures

  • OGE 450 Report (Confidential Financial Disclosure)
  • SF 278 Report (Public Financial Disclosure)

    e. Guidance, Resources and Training

2. JAGMAN Investigations

  • Preliminary Inquires
  • Command Investigations
  • Litigation Reports
  • Training & Resources

3. Operational law (ROE/LOW)

4. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act

Requests for Legal Review (RLR):

  • The Civil Law Section conducts legal review on a variety of issues in support of our mission.
  • Commands and their representatives are strongly encouraged to submit all questions of a legal or ethical nature within our areas of operation.
  • Each request should include the specific aspects or issues about which the command needs advice, supporting documentation and any additional information.
  • A minimum of five (5) business days is required to process requests for legal review.
  • A Civil Law Officer will inform the requester whether a proposed action is legally sufficient or the details of any insufficiency.
  • See below for specific types of requests for legal review.
Civil Law / Operational Law / Investigations
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Atlantic
Postal Service Center Box 8007
Cherry Point NC 28533
Provide the highest quality operating environment for all using activities; operate and maintain facilities and assigned aircraft; furnish a full range of vital support services; nurture the quality of life; protect the natural environment; conduct proactive community relations; and to provide America with the best trained, best led, best supported armed forces capable of operating anytime, anywhere - to fight, win and survive.