What are the best alternatives to hiring a civilian military defense attorney for a serious court‑martial case?

[Nancciy]

I’m kinda freaking out right now and could really use some straight talk from people who’ve been in the trenches. I’m staring down a serious court‑martial, and hiring a civilian military defense attorney is looking way pricier than I can swing. I don’t wanna roll the dice with my future, but I also can’t magically cough up thousands. I’m trying to figure out what solid alternatives even exist—JAG, outside resources, anything that won’t leave me hanging. If anyone’s navigated this mess before or knows what actually works, I’d be super grateful for any advice.