CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea – The Eighth Army continues to prioritize realistic, scenario-based training to maintain a state of perpetual readiness in defense of two homelands. As part of this commitment, the Eighth Army successfully conducted the Paralegal Large-Scale Combat Operations course from Jan. 21 to 24, 2025, at Eighth Army headquarters. This rigorous training ensures paralegals are prepared to respond to any threat, support command teams, and contribute to mission success in a rapidly evolving operational environment.

Enhancing readiness through training

The PELSCO course equips Army paralegals with tools to support command teams in high-pressure scenarios where attorneys may be providing long-range support.

“Paralegals need to be knowledgeable about their role in a large-scale operation so that they are able to issue spot (recognize) and facilitate quick action where time is of the essence,” said Sgt. 1st Class Everett Dees, noncommissioned officer in charge of the Eighth Army National Security Law Division.

The training emphasizes interoperability and readiness, aligning with the Eighth Army’s mission to conduct robust combat operations in the Korean theater.

Rigorous curriculum and practical application

The four-day course combines in-person and virtual instruction from Eighth Army national security law attorneys, Maj. Trent Kubasiak and Capt. Parker Bush, as well as instruction from the Center for Law and Military Operations personnel, Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Rodrigues, Lt. Cmdr. Nicolaus Gruesen and Master Sgt. Trey Angle. They traveled from Charlottesville, Virginia, to brief the paralegals. The course also included practical exercises and a final exam.

Key topics included:

• Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC) principles, rules of engagement, and legal interoperability
• Legal planning processes and multi-domain operations
• CONOP Development and Command Relationships
• Practical exercises to gain confidence briefing Commanders

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