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1. the administration of laws, regulations, and practices in the Armed Forces and the courts-martial system;
2. the protection of the legal rights and constitutional guarantees of personnel in the Armed Forces; and
3. the ability of lawyers and judges in the Armed Forces to practice in conformity with all applicable American Bar Association standards.

The Committee is composed of civilian practitioners with extensive experience in the armed forces and military lawyers, full-time, retired and reserve.

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