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Inspector General Concept and System

Inspector General Concept and System . Point of Contact. (703) 805-3918 DSN 655-3918. Reference:. AR 20-1, Inspector General Activities and Procedures Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 Enabling Learning Objectives (ELOs) Advance Sheets , page 5. ELO. Enabling Learning Objectives.

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Inspector General Concept and System

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  1. Inspector General Concept and System U.S. Army Inspector General School 1

  2. Point of Contact (703) 805-3918 DSN 655-3918 U.S. Army Inspector General School 2

  3. Reference: AR 20-1, Inspector General Activities and Procedures Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 Enabling Learning Objectives (ELOs) Advance Sheets, page 5 ELO U.S. Army Inspector General School 3

  4. Enabling Learning Objectives • 1. Identify the four functions that IGs perform • 2. Describe the organization of the Army IG system. • 3. Describe the legal origins of IG authority. • 4. Describe the role of the IG. • 5. Describe IG technical channels. U.S. Army Inspector General School 4

  5. Enabling Learning Objectives(continued) • 6. Describe the IG’s sphere of activity. • 7. Describe the categories of IGs and the responsibilities inherent in each category. • 8. Describe the duty restrictions and special considerations of Administrative Support Personnel. • 9. Describe the duty restrictions of IGs. • 10. Describe the IG oath. U.S. Army Inspector General School 5

  6. The Inspector General “The one who goes in after the battle and bayonets the wounded.” - Anonymous U.S. Army Inspector General School 6

  7. Army’s Title 10 Functions Recruiting Constructing, Recruiting Constructing, Outfitting, Repairing Outfitting, Repairing Mobilizing / Demobilizing Organizing Administrating Mobilizing / Demobilizing Organizing Administrating Training Supplying Equipping Servicing Training Supplying Equipping Servicing Field Operating Field Operating Secretariat Army Staff Secretariat Army Staff HQDA Agencies Agencies ACOM / ASCC / DRU Civil - Corps Politico Division Logistics, Services (G Resource Management Unit Ministry (Chaplain) Information Systems (G Intelligence, Security (G - Readiness, Mobilization (G Brigade Personnel, Administration (G Operations, Plans, Training (G Organizational Levels Programs, analysis, integration (G Battalion Military Justice, Legal Services (JAG) Command Information, Public Affairs Installation Support and Infrastructure Medical Care and Evacuation (Surgeon) - Company 4) - - Military Operations (G -6) 2) - Platoon 3) - - 1) Squad 3, G - - - -8) 7) 5) Soldier Soldier Integrated Solutions (DOTMLPF): Doctrine–Organization–Training Materiel– Leadership and Education–Personnel–Facilities Fully Mission Capable Army Core Enterprise Concept: Human Capital, Materiel, Readiness, and Services and Infrastructure U.S. Army Inspector General School 7

  8. The U.S. Army IG System ELO 1 • Comprised of four basic Inspector General functions: • Inspections • Assistance • Investigations • Teaching and Training • Inspectors General execute this system through two basic processes: • The Inspections Process • The Inspector General Action Process (IGAP) Army Regulation 20-1, paragraph 1-6 U.S. Army Inspector General School 8

  9. IG Functions • Inspections, Assistance, and Investigations are fact-finding functions • IGs base their fact-finding activities upon standards such as laws, DoD Directives, Army Regulations, policies, and so on. IGs serve their commanders and organizations through the IG functions! Army Regulation 20-1, paragraph 1-6 U.S. Army Inspector General School 9

  10. IG Functions ELO 1 Confidentiality IG Records INSPECTIONS TEACHING AND TRAINING ASSISTANCE INVESTIGATIONS U.S. Army Inspector General School 10

  11. Confidentiality • Tenet of IG operations • Complainants expect confidentiality • Confidentiality = safeguarding identities (nature of the complaint and protection against reprisal) • Intent = • Protect privacy • Maintain confidence in the IG system • Minimize the risk of reprisal • IG’s duty is to PROTECT confidentiality • Confidentiality is never guaranteed! U.S. Army Inspector General School 11

  12. IG Records • IG Records are protected and governed by specific rules set forth in AR 20-1, Chapter 3. • All IG Records belong to the Secretary of the Army. • The designated release authority for all IG Records is the The Inspector General. • Most information gathered by an IG performing any IG function becomes an IG Record. • IG Records are redacted for all attribution before release for official use. U.S. Army Inspector General School 12

  13. Organization of the Army IG System ELO 2 The Army IG system includes all Army IGs over whom TIG has policy oversight, directing authority, and records-retention authority. • You will find IGs in organizations with a general officer in command. • Divisions, Corps, and some Brigades • States (Army National Guard) • Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) • Field Operating Agencies (FOAs) • Army Commands (ACOMs) • Army Service Component Commands (ASCCs) • Direct-Reporting Units (DRUs) • Wartime General Officer Major Subordinate Commands (MSCs) • Installations and Area Support Groups (ASGs) The Division IG staff section is the building block of the IG system IGs exist in the Active Army, the Army Reserve, and the Army National Guard! Army Regulation 20-1, paragraph 1-6g U.S. Army Inspector General School 13

  14. The Federal IG System 1978 IG Act • Established IGs at Federal agencies (except Department of Defense, or DoD) • Detect and prevent fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement • Mostly auditors and criminal investigators • Report to the agency headandCongress 1983 DoD Authorization Act (amended the 1978 IG Act) • Created IG, DoD • Nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate U.S. Army Inspector General School 14

  15. Inspector General MissionTitle 10, U.S. Code, Section 3020 ELO 3 • Periodically propose programs of inspection to the Secretary of the Army and shall recommend additional inspections and investigations as may appear appropriate. • Cooperate fully with the IG, DoD, in connection with the performance of any duty or function of the IG, DoD. Army Regulation 20-1, paragraph 1-5 U.S. Army Inspector General School 15

  16. Inspector General MissionTitle 10, U.S. Code, Section 3020(continued) • Inquire into and report upon the discipline, efficiency, and economyof the Army. • Perform other duties prescribed by the Secretary or the Chief of Staff of the Army. U.S. Army Inspector General School 16

  17. Mission Comparison10 USC 3020 versusAR 20-1 • Inquire into and report upon the discipline, efficiency, and economy of the Army. • Inquire into, and periodically report upon, the discipline, efficiency, economy, morale, training, and readiness of the Army to the Secretary of the Army (SA) and the Chief of Staff, Army (CSA). Army Regulation 20-1, paragraph 1-4a (1) U.S. Army Inspector General School 17

  18. Current Statutory Guidance 10 USCAligns TIG under the Secretary of the Army 3014as part of the Goldwater-Nichols Reorganization Act of 1986 10 USCEstablishes The Inspector General (TIG) 3020within the Army and assigns TIG sole responsibility for IG functions, outlines the statutory mission of TIG, and addresses cooperation between TIG and IG, DoD 10 USCPermits detailing of commissioned 3065 officers of the Army as IGs 32 USC Permits the detailing of commissioned Regular 315 Army officers to duty with the Army National Guard U.S. Army Inspector General School 18

  19. Regulatory Guidance for IG Training • AR 20-1, paragraph 1-4 a (11) (d): TIG will -- [train] detailed and assistant IGs by overseeing the U.S. Army IG School and [provide] initial-entry and sustainment training. • AR 20-1, paragraph 4-2 b (1): All Army IG candidates selected as detailed or assistant IGs must graduate the basic IG qualification course at TIGS as the final step of the IG certification process. • AR 600-100, Army Leadership, paragraph 2-9 b: IGs will … assist the commander in teaching and training leaders on the fundamental tenets of the Army ethic. U.S. Army Inspector General School 19

  20. Department of the Army IG (DAIG) • The Inspector General (TIG) • Deputy The Inspector General (DTIG) • Principal Director for Inspections (PDTIG-I) • Office of the Inspector General (OTIG) • U.S. Army Inspector GeneralAgency (USAIGA) • DAIG = OTIG + USAIGA • HQDA = Secretariat and Army Staff • SAIG = office symbol for DAIG U.S. Army Inspector General School 20

  21. USAIGA DAIG Organization TIG O T I G XO SGM, OTIG DTIG PDTIG-I Assistance Investigations Inspections Intel Oversight Tech Inspections Info Resource Mgt Records Release IA Inspections Operations & Spt Training U.S. Army Inspector General School 21

  22. The Role of the IG ELO 4 The Inspector General is an extension of the eyes, ears, voice, and conscience of the Commander. This axiom means that, to be effective, the IG must understand the Commander’s goals, expectations, intent, standards, vision, operating methods, and personality. Army Regulation 20-1, paragraph 1-6f U.S. Army Inspector General School 22

  23. The Role of the IGExtend the Commander • Member of the Commander’s Personal Staff • Perform common staff functions (We don’t concur!) • Special Relationship • Fair and impartial fact-finder • High degree of independence • IG works for the Commander • Rated by the Commander • But the TIG has policy oversight, directing authority, and IG records-retention authority U.S. Army Inspector General School 23

  24. The Role of the IGExtend the Commander(continued) The authority of the IG comes from the Commander! • IGs do not establish policy except for AR 1-201 and AR 20-1 • IGs have no directive authority outside the IG System and cannot inspect or investigate without the Commander’s written approval • IGs have access to all needed materials and records (paragraph 1-7a) except for classified material (if the IG lacks the proper clearance) or as specified in paragraph 7-1 h (material related to the lawyer-client relationship, communications with clergy, husband-wife communications, psychotherapist-patient communications, etc.). U.S. Army Inspector General School 24

  25. INTEGRITY A delicate balance … FAIR AND IMPARTIAL FACT-FINDER EXTEND THE COMMANDER . . . but a very clear distinction. U.S. Army Inspector General School 25

  26. Share IG Opinions and IG Products IG Technical Channels ELO 5 • Relationship among all IGs • Confidential channel for passing information • Used to request and provide assistance between IGs formally and informally • Multiple communications means • Worldwide IG Network (IGNET) • Worldwide IG Directory IG Records Army Regulation 20-1, paragraph 1-6i U.S. Army Inspector General School 26

  27. IG Technical Channels CDR IG CDR CDR CDR IG IG IG IGs help each other! CDR CDR CDR IG IG IG CDR CDR CDR IG IG IG =Command Channels = Technical Channels U.S. Army Inspector General School 27

  28. IG Sphere of Activity ELO 6 Army Regulation 20-1, paragraph 1-6h • Includes everything for which the Commander is responsible • Determines IG case jurisdiction Watch Your Lane! The command is the IG’s constituency! U.S. Army Inspector General School 28

  29. IG Credibility Credibility directly impacts your effectiveness! • IGs are held to a higher standard! • Be Right the first time -- every time! • Don’t shoot from the hip! • IGs are always above board but discreet • IGs are never off the record • Moral courage is mandatory • Integrityis essential! U.S. Army Inspector General School 29

  30. What Your Commanders Want • IGs who: • Can think • Are proactive • Are fire breaks rather than fire hoses • Scout and not spy • Do not walk past mistakes • Tell the good news often • Are not “Nay-Sayers” • Teach and train • Are credible What We Want What Soldiers Deserve U.S. Army Inspector General School 30

  31. Little-Known Facts Inspectors General . . . • Always encourage complainants to use the chain of command first • Normally offer allegations to subordinate Commanders for action rather than conduct an IG investigation • Use discretion when passing information to the CG • Confidentiality • Arehere to help you • Do not wear a ‘black hat’ • Do have friends! U.S. Army Inspector General School 31

  32. Category Detailed IG (Commissioned Officer / WO) Assistant IG (NCO / DAC) Temporary Asst IG (Subject-matter expert) Acting IG (Commissioned Officer / DAC) Admin Support personnel IG Functions May Lead / Do All functions / All functions All except investigations / All None / Assists with inspections and investigations (must attend the IG school after 180 days!) None / Assistance only. Detailed IG must supervise None / None! Admin only! Categories of IGs DA civilians (GS-12 and above) may be Detailed IGs with TIG approval (para 2-2 c) ELO 7 ELO 8 Army Regulation 20-1, Table 2-1 TIG may designate TIGS-trained Admin Support personnel to serve temporarily as Assistant IGs (para 2-2 g (2)) U.S. Army Inspector General School 32

  33. IG Duty Restrictions ELO 9 Army Regulation 20-1, paragraph 2-7 Detailed, Assistant,Temporary Assistant , or Acting IGs will NOT: • Be assigned to any non-IG assistance or evaluation functions • Be assigned duties that may disqualify them from conducting impartial inquiries / investigations • Be assigned as investigating officers for other than IG investigations • Serve on admin separation boards, promotion boards, contracting awards boards, etc. (sitting on courts-martial panels is allowed) Bottom line: Avoid conflicts of interest or compromising your impartial status! U.S. Army Inspector General School 33

  34. The IG Oath ELO 10 Army Regulation 20-1, paragraph 2-6 • Established in 1981 to strengthen the bond between the Commander and the IG • Emphasizes special trust and responsibility • Normally administered by the Commander • Taken by all categories of IGs and everyone working in the IG office • Documented with a certificate “… uphold the standards … without prejudice or partiality …” U.S. Army Inspector General School 34

  35. Summary • 1. Identify the four functions that IGs perform • 2. Describe the organization of the Army IG system. • 3. Describe the legal origins of IG authority. • 4. Describe the role of the IG. • 5. Describe IG technical channels. U.S. Army Inspector General School 35

  36. Summary(continued) • 6. Describe the IG’s sphere of activity. • 7. Describe the categories of IGs and the responsibilities inherent in each category. • 8. Describe the duty restrictions and special considerations of Administrative Support Personnel. • 9. Describe the duty restrictions of IGs. • 10. Describe the IG oath. U.S. Army Inspector General School 36

  37. IG Concept and System Overview QUESTIONS? U.S. Army Inspector General School 37

  38. Time to meet your Faculty Advisor! Seminars: A = Table Groups 1 and 2 B = Table Groups 3 and 4 C = Table Groups 5 and 6 D = Table Groups 7 and 8 You will need to bring the following items: 1. The IG Reference Guide 2. The Student Handbook 3. Class Schedule 4. Pen or Pencil U.S. Army Inspector General School 38

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