When apprehending a senior officer, which organizations should you contact?

• A. JAG/Command/NCIS
• B. FBI
• C. Local Police
• D. OSD

Answer: (A)

When a senior officer is apprehended, you must involve the proper military authorities to ensure legal process, accountability, and proper handling of the incident. The best choice is to contact the JAG (Judge Advocate General’s Corps), the command, and NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service). JAG provides legal guidance and ensures rights and prosecutorial considerations are followed; the command oversees the incident and maintains order and the proper chain of command; NCIS conducts the criminal investigation within the DoD and handles evidence collection, reporting, and referrals for prosecution.

Choosing FBI isn’t appropriate for routine military investigations unless there’s a specific federal jurisdiction or request; local police aren’t typically involved in on-base investigations or matters that require military procedures; and OSD is not part of the immediate investigative or disciplinary process.