Other than the chaplain, priest, or similar type of clergy, no one else has a confidential communications privilege like the ADC.  The ADC cannot and would not disclose any information shared by our clients. The only way of doing so would be with our client’s permission or a judge's order (extremely rare). Even if a client were to confess to the ADC that they had committed a crime, no one could force the ADC to disclose that information. (NOTE: the only communications between us that would not be confidential are communications that clearly contemplate harming oneself or others in the immediate future.) It is important to know that anything you say to civilian or military doctors, nurses, other health care professionals, psychiatrists, psychologists, family advocacy counselors, social workers, alcohol/substance abuse counselors, and anyone else, including (and especially) friends, co-workers, and family members, can be used against you.

Under the provisions of Article 31, UCMJ, an Air Force member suspected of committing a criminal offense has the right to remain silent and the right to consult with a military lawyer free of charge prior to making any statements. Any statements a member makes, oral or written, may be used as evidence against them in a trial by court-martial or in other judicial or administrative proceedings. Members must have the right to consult a lawyer and to have a lawyer present while being interviewed or interrogated by authorities. In addition to military counsel, members are entitled to civilian counsel of their own choosing, at their own expense. Members may stop the questioning or request a lawyer at any time during questioning. The fact that a member exercises the right to remain silent or the right to consult with an attorney cannot be held against the member by Air Force authorities.