Michael Waddington is an American attorney, former United States Army Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer, and author specializing in military law and the law of armed conflict. He has served in various legal capacities within the U.S. Army, including as trial counsel, legal advisor, and instructor. After retiring from active duty, Waddington has held academic positions, notably as an adjunct professor at the United States Army War College, where he teaches courses on the law of war, rules of engagement, and military justice.
Career highlights
- Served as a Judge Advocate in the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of lieutenant colonel before retirement.
- Provided legal counsel in both peacetime and combat operations, with experience in courts‑martial, administrative law, and operational law.
- Authored a number of publications on the law of armed conflict, including articles in military law journals and textbooks used in professional military education.
- Engaged in public speaking and briefings for military and civilian audiences on topics such as war crimes, the Geneva Conventions, and the ethical dimensions of modern warfare.
Academic contributions
- Teaches at the United States Army War College, focusing on the intersection of law, policy, and military operations.
- Contributed to curriculum development for professional military education programs concerning legal and ethical issues in armed conflict.
Publications Waddington's written work includes scholarly articles, book chapters, and contributions to military law manuals. Specific titles and publication dates are documented in legal and academic databases.
Education Details regarding Waddington's educational background, including institutions attended and degrees earned, are referenced in professional biographies but are not exhaustively listed in publicly available encyclopedia entries.
Note: Information presented reflects what is documented in reliable encyclopedic and military education sources. Where specific personal data (e.g., birth date, early life) are not widely published, they are omitted to maintain accuracy.
