Who provides required victim notifications?

• A. The LRO, SJA, or Victim Liaison
• B. The Commanding Officer
• C. The Public Affairs Office
• D. The Defense Counsel

Answer: (A)

Providing required victim notifications is handled by the LRO, the SJA, or a Victim Liaison because they are the individuals and offices designated to manage victims’ rights and case-related communications within the military justice system. They ensure victims receive timely notices about charges, pre-trial matters, court dates, dispositions, and outcomes, and they coordinate any needed support. The Public Affairs Office focuses on external communications and media relations, not formal victim notifications. The Commanding Officer oversees overall command operations but does not carry out the formal notification duties required by the victims’ rights process. Defense Counsel represents the accused and does not bear the responsibility for notifying victims.