(a) The Judge Advocate General of the Navy commands the Office of the Judge Advocate General and is the Chief of the Judge Advocate General's Corps. The Judge Advocate General:
(1) Provides or supervises the provision of all legal advice and related services throughout the Department of the Navy, except for the advice and services provided by the General Counsel;
(2) Performs the functions required or authorized by law;
(3) Provides legal and policy advice to the Secretary of the Navy on military justice, administrative law, claims, operational and international law, and litigation involving these issues; and
(4) Acts on other matters as directed by the Secretary.
(b) The Judge Advocate General maintains a close working relationship with the General Counsel on all matters of common interest.