The DDC's prime responsibility is to zealously and ethically represent clients during adverse military actions such as:
- Courts-martial and Article 32 hearings
- Article 15 actions
- Administrative discharge and Demotion actions
- Denial of Reenlistment
- Referral EPRs/OPRs
- Suspect Rights Advisements
- Line of Duty Investigations
- Reports of Survey
- LOCs, LOAs, and LORs
- UIF entries and control rosters
- Any other adverse actions in which counsel for an individual is required or authorized
The DDC is not able to assist in certain areas such as personal civil legal matters, civilian convictions, congressional complaints, or items handled by other base agencies.