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JAG lawyer known for settling cases out of court. Although he is extremely intelligent, he refuses to take his career seriously and has a callow and flippant personality. Biding his time in the JAG Corps until he can become a corporate lawyer. Son of a legendary lawyer and has big shoes to fill.

The highest ranked character at GITMO. A golden boy of whom big things are expected by the Corps. Believes in the importance of the code and the Corps. He has the utmost faith in his own authority as a Marine, and in the sanctity of the Marine Corps. He is clever and well-read, and frequently uses sarcasm to humiliate those around him.

JAG lawyer, and Kaffee’s friend and sometimes shares his flippant attitude. Although at the beginning of the play he’s not very sympathetic to the accused, he works hard for them. Sam is also very physically tired for most of the play, because he is sleep-deprived. He has a baby daughter at home (who is sure will say her first words any day now).

One of two young men accused of murdering William Santiago, a fellow Marine. He is young and impressionable and believes deeply in the Marine code of honor: unit, Corps, God, country. The entire trial process is frightening and confusing to him. Downey usually follows Dawson’s lead.

Marine who attacks Santiago. Believes in the importance of the code and the Corps. Downey’s superior. Squad leader and deeply proud to be a Marine, and very concerned with upholding his personal code honor. Dawson is slightly faster on his feet than Downey and tends to make decisions for both of them.

Marine with strong feelings about what happened to Santiago. Outranked by Jessep despite being older than him. Markinson is a good man tortured by his conscience. Tries to secretly push the truth to the forefront

Marine at GITMO, and superior of Dawson and Downey. Believes in the importance of code and the Corps. Believes God is always watching. Jessep describes him as “kind of a weasel, but an awfully good officer.” He is tough, even by Marine standards, and is an advocate of “Code Reds,” or hazing rituals designed to discipline new soldiers.

JAG attorney and prosecutor in this case. A thorn in the side of Kaffee/Sam/Joanne. Prosecuting attorney who solidly knows the law, the Marines, and his counterpart in court. Strong and honorable, likeable in a conflicting way. Good friends with Kaffee, but knows he must beat him.

JAG attorney and is Kaffee and Sam’s boss. Although Kaffee has been assigned to the boys’ case by a higher office, Captain Whitaker is authorized to appoint additional counsel. He assigns Sam to help Kaffee, and allows Joanne (who he views as rather a pain) to defend Downey. He’s a friendly man but a busy one. NOTE: He has only two scenes in the first act.

A key witness to what orders were given (or not) regarding Santiago. Goofy and fun Marine who provides a lot of comic relief, but also a lot of truth in what goes on behind the scenes of the Marine training.

Doctor at GITMO who examines Santiago’s body and determined the cause of death. Struggles with meshing his morality as a doctor with his loyalty to the Marines.

JAG lawyer. Takes her job seriously but is perceived as a pain in the butt. All heart, but not much experience. Essentially, she badgers her way into the case because she believes so strongly in making sure the boys get the legal representation they deserve.

Mature Adult. The Judge presiding over the Santiago murder trial. They keep an orderly courtroom, strong with a firm fist and short, spark-like manner of speaking.

Santiago is a Marine murdered at GITMO by Dawson and Downey. Was desperate to leave GITMO before this.

Secretary to Jessep.

He provides Markinson with the flight information

Present in all Courtroom scenes