Who must you contact when apprehending a senior officer?

• A. JAG/Command/NCIS
• B. Local Sheriff
• C. FBI
• D. NSA

Answer: (A)

When a senior officer is involved, proper procedure requires bringing in the right authorities before or during an arrest. In Navy practice, you must loop in the chain of command and the legal team, plus the military investigative service. The Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG) provides legal guidance to ensure the arrest is lawful and conducted correctly. The command has to be notified to maintain accountability and the proper chain of command. NCIS handles the investigation within Navy/Marine Corps jurisdiction when a crime is involved. This combination—JAG for legal authority, the command for oversight, and NCIS for the investigative work—keeps the process within proper military channels and protects due process. Civilian agencies like a local sheriff, the FBI, or NSA aren’t the primary contacts for on-base arrests involving a senior officer unless specific cross‑jurisdiction rules apply in extraordinary cases.