An official website of the United States Government 
Here's how you know

Official websites use .gov

.gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock ( lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

You have accessed part of a historical collection on defense.gov. Some of the information contained within may be outdated and links may not function. Please contact the DOD Webmaster with any questions.
Immediate Release

SecDef Designates Chief Trial Judge

Secretary of Defense James Mattis designated Army Col. Douglas Watkins as Chief Judge for the Military Commissions Trial Judiciary, Oct. 17. 

Watkins replaces Army Col. James Pohl, who retired Sept. 30. 

The Chief Judge assigns military judges to preside over each military commissions case referred to trial.

For more information about the Office of Military Commissions, visit, https://www.mc.mil.