Sheriff Brown said that he did not understand Military Justice and I am beginning to see why not... neither do I!
That's smoke and mirrors.
He's an Onslow County native and has been Sheriff for nearly 20 years in the county wherein lie Camp Lejeune, Camp Geiger, and New River Air Station.
Ed Brown understands military justice. It's just that while NCIS thinks they're invincible, Brown knows he isn't...and isn't going to have it laid at his feet.