George Washington (CVN 73) - Naval Cruise Book

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DEPARTMENT LCPO LNC(SW AW) Patrick Brown The GEORGE WASHINGTON Legal Department is one of a few Navy Carrier legal offices that provides full legal services to embarked crewmembers. The Legal Department places a high priority on crew service and has chosen to dedicate a portion of its scarce resources to provide these services, which includes power of attorney, notaries, and legal counseling on a broad range of personal issues. The Naval Criminal Investigative Service works closely with Legal and Security to conduct felony criminal investigations and provide counter-intelligence counter-terrorism force protection support through local contacts (local police departments) and through international channels. The Legal Department also ofTers a significant tax preparation assistance program for the crew under the auspices of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, including full electronic capability for federal income taxes. The Legal Department provides timely, accurate and complete legal services to the Commanding Officer, Executive Officer, the crew of the ship, flag staff, and embarked Airw ing. Our primary services include ensuring personnel readiness through the fair, prompt and efficient administration of military justices, the provision of timely and well-researched legal advice to the command on administrative and other legal matters, support of the command's operational mission through on-scene advice on maritime and operational law, and the provision of legal assistance to all embarked personnel, supporting their personal needs as a method of boosting morale and reducing obstacles to crew member effectiveness.