ADDRESS
U.S. Army Trial Defense Service
2115 Pershing Avenue
3rd floor, rear entrance
Fort Eustis, VA 23604
Phone: (757) 878-7117; (757) 878-6699; (757) 878-2354
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 0900 - 1600, Friday: 1300 - 1600
CLOSED During Lunch 1130 - 1300, Training Holidays & Federal Holidays
TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS -- Briefings
Article 15s - 0900 - 0930, every Monday and Wednesday
Chapters - 1300 - 1330, every Monday and Wednesday
For Article 15 Assistance:
- Soldiers receiving an Article 15 must have a copy of the entire Article 15 packet prior to speaking to TDS.
- The first reading of the Article 15 must be signed by the commander prior to speaking to TDS. (Directly below block two on DA form 2627)
For Chapters:
- Soldiers being chaptered must have their own copy of the entire chapter packet prior to speaking to TDS.
- The notification memorandum of the chapter must be signed by the commander prior to speaking to TDS
MISSION
Trial Defense Service (TDS) provides specified defense counsel services for Army personnel assigned to Fort Eustis and those Soldiers within the geographical area of responsibility of this field office.
USATDS counsel provide counseling/representation in the following situations:
· If you believe law enforcement or your command is investigating you for a violation of the UCMJ
· General Court-Martial representation
· Special Court-Martial representation
· Summary Court-Martial counseling
· Article 32, UCMJ, representation
· Counseling of pretrial confinees
· Formal Article 15, UCMJ, counseling
· Administrative separation counseling
· Representation at administrative elimination boards
· Representation at reduction boards under Ch 10, AR 600-8-19
Please call 757-878-6699/2364 to schedule an appointment. If you need immediate assistance regarding an allegation of misconduct against you, walk-in appointments are available at any time. Additionally, adverse actions can be stressful and if you need to speak with someone for support, please see the "Available Resources to Cope with Stress" information paper below. The link contains contact information for chaplains, behavioral health providers and other counseling services. Remember, you are a valuable person and member of the Army and we are committed to providing you services and support during this stressful time.
In the event that this office is closed and you’re in need of immediate assistance please call Fort Gregg-Adams TDS at (804) 765-2990
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