Resolving Ranks: The Role of ADR in Military Justice

Authors

Dane Puckett

Abstract

The United States (U.S.) Armed Forces is composed of seven military branches: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Space Force. Each military branch has an alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) program. These programs use a collection of techniques, generally informal and collaborative in nature, to resolve disputes as a substitute for litigation. The characteristics of ADR proceedings tend to produce quicker, less expensive outcomes compared to litigation. This very reason is why Congress enacted the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act (“ADRA”) of 1996, directing federal agencies to establish ADR policies and programs.

Recommended Citation

Dane Puckett, Resolving Ranks: The Role of ADR in Military Justice, 2026 J. Disp. Resol. (2026)
Available at: https://scholarship.law.missouri.edu/jdr/vol2026/iss1/11