https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-some-best-practices-to-use-as-a-paralegal-when-speaking-with-commanders <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I&#39;ve recently been moved into military justice from administrative separations and have found myself not only working on packets but being part of the readings as well.<br />Besides customs and courtesies, are there practices that you find are helpful when dealing with Commanders and their staff? For example, how do you know when to interrupt a Commander if you need to push them in the right direction in an Article 15 and other such situations? Mon, 16 Oct 2017 14:57:25 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-some-best-practices-to-use-as-a-paralegal-when-speaking-with-commanders <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I&#39;ve recently been moved into military justice from administrative separations and have found myself not only working on packets but being part of the readings as well.<br />Besides customs and courtesies, are there practices that you find are helpful when dealing with Commanders and their staff? For example, how do you know when to interrupt a Commander if you need to push them in the right direction in an Article 15 and other such situations? SPC Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 16 Oct 2017 14:57:25 -0400 2017-10-16T14:57:25-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-some-best-practices-to-use-as-a-paralegal-when-speaking-with-commanders?n=3004149&urlhash=3004149 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wouldn&#39;t interrupt them. Just let them finish and THEN give your legal opinion as to where they should consider leaning. MAJ Bryan Zeski Mon, 16 Oct 2017 15:01:06 -0400 2017-10-16T15:01:06-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-some-best-practices-to-use-as-a-paralegal-when-speaking-with-commanders?n=3005166&urlhash=3005166 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Perhaps you can request to brief the commander prior. <br /><br />&quot;Sir, I have made myself familiar with this case as part of my duty and have some recommendations that you may want to consider&quot; 1SG Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 16 Oct 2017 21:05:24 -0400 2017-10-16T21:05:24-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-some-best-practices-to-use-as-a-paralegal-when-speaking-with-commanders?n=3015653&urlhash=3015653 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Prepare a script to go in the Article 15 packet. Also if you recommend they stick to the DA 2627 and go in order that will give them guidance also. Whenever I have a new Commander I will always throw a script in there for them to use on the first several packets until he/she gets the hang of things. If you ever have any questions shoot me a message. SFC Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 19 Oct 2017 22:57:04 -0400 2017-10-19T22:57:04-04:00 2017-10-16T14:57:25-04:00