National Capital Region

Office of Special Trial Counsel Mission Statement 

The mission of the OSTC is to provide expert, independent, and ethical representation of the United States in the investigation and prosecution of the covered offenses prescribed in Article 1(17) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), and other offenses over which the OSTC exercises authority pursuant to Article 24a, UCMJ. 

Role of OSTC Personnel in Military Justice 

Pursuant to title 10 U.S. Code, section 1044f, the activities of the personnel of the OSTC shall be supervised and overseen by the Lead Special Trial Counsel (LSTC). The personnel of the OSTC represent the United States during the investigation and prosecution of covered offenses and other offenses over which the OSTC has exercised authority and not deferred. All OSTC personnel are responsible for professionally and diligently processing the military justice matters addressed by the OSTC in accordance with the purposes of military law and with respect for the dignity and rights of all participants. OSTC personnel will execute their duties independently of the military chains of command of victims and the accused. OSTC personnel will conduct their assigned duties free from unlawful or unauthorized influence or coercion. No person from outside the OSTC may attempt to influence the disposition determination regarding any offense to be made by OSTC personnel. 

Covered Offenses 

117a (Wrongful Broadcast or Distribution of Intimate Visual Images)  

118 (Murder)  

119 (Manslaughter)  

119a (Death or Injury of an Unborn Child)  

120 (Rape and Sexual Assault)  

120a (Depositing Obscene Materials in the Mails)  

120b (Rape and Sexual Assault of a Child)  

120c (Other Sexual Misconduct)  

125 (Kidnapping)  

128b (Domestic Violence)  

130 (Stalking)  

132 (Retaliation)  

134 (Child Pornography)  

134 (Sexual Harassment) *Only Formal Substantiated Complaints-beginning 1 Jan 2025   

“Other Offenses” = Known and related offenses as defined by Article 24a, UCMJ 

Directions from front gate (Fuller Gate)

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• Continue straight on Fuller Rd onto Barnett Ave

• Turn right onto Catlin Ave just before Naval Health Clinic Quantico

• Continue on Catlin Ave, 3250T will be on your left 

Directions from Back gate (Russell Gate)

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• Continue straight on Russell Rd

• Turn left onto Catlin Ave just before the Inns of the Corps

• 3250T will be on your right

To reqest information from OSTC-NCR or to report an offense, use the link below:
Request Information or Report an Offense **NOT A FOIA REQUEST**
to submit a new freedom of information act (FOIA) request or a privacy act request, use the link below:
FOIA Request Portal

Provost marshall office (PMO) 

Marine Corps Base Quantico PMO

NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE (ncis)

NCIS Tips/Report a Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR)

Marine Corps Base Quantico SAPR
 

U.S. Marine CORPS Victim Legal COunsel

Marine Corps Victims' Legal Counsel Organization

family advocacy program (FAP)

Marine Corps Base Quantico FAP

Marine Corps Community Services(MCCS) Counseling

Marine Corps Base Quantico Community Counseling

Victim Preference Statement

Victim Preference Statement Form - Download Here

DD 2701 - INITIAL INFORMATION FOR VICTIMS & WITNESSES OF CRIME

DD 2701 - Download Here
 

DD 2702 - Court-martial INFORMATION FOR VICTIMS & WITNESSES OF CRIME

DD 2702 - Download Here

Marine Corps Base Quantico

Special Trial Counsel Team Lead: Maj Jordan Gibson
Phone: 703-784-0702
Email: smb_ostcncr@usmc.mil

Regional Special Trial Counsel

Special Trial Counsel: LtCol Kurt Sorensen
Phone: 703-784-0702
Email: smb_ostcncr@usmc.mil