32 CFR § 516.50 - Interference with mission.

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identifier: "/us/cfr/t32/s516.50"
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title: "32 CFR § 516.50 - Interference with mission."
title_number: 32
title_name: "National Defense"
section_number: "516.50"
section_name: "Interference with mission."
chapter_name: "DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY"
subchapter_number: "A"
subchapter_name: "AID OF CIVIL AUTHORITIES AND PUBLIC RELATIONS"
part_number: "516"
part_name: "LITIGATION"
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# 516.50 Interference with mission.

If the absence of a witness from duty will seriously interfere with the accomplishment of a military mission, the SJA or legal adviser will advise the requesting party and attempt to make alternative arrangements. If these efforts fail, the SJA or legal adviser will refer the matter to Litigation Division.