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

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

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 3 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.

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 4 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.

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 5 The Inspector General “The one who goes in after the battle and bayonets the wounded.” - Anonymous Historical Perceptions!

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 6 Army Core Enterprise Concept: Human Capital, Materiel, Readiness, and Services and Infrastructure

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 7 The U.S. Army IG System 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 ELO 1

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 8 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 their organizations by performing the IG functions. Army Regulation 20-1, paragraph 1-6

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 9 IG Functions ConfidentialityIG Records ELO 1 Inspections AssistanceInvestigations TeachingandTraining

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 10 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 PROTECTIG’s duty is to PROTECT confidentiality Confidentiality is never guaranteed!Confidentiality is never guaranteed!

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 11 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.

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 12 Organization of the Army IG System Each general officer in a command position has a Command IG and an IG staff section. The senior IG is the Command IG. IGs are in the Active Army, the Army Reserve, and the Army National Guard.IGs are in the Active Army, the Army Reserve, and the Army National Guard. IGs are normally found in the following Army organizations: 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) Army Regulation 20-1, paragraph 1-6g ELO 2 The Division IG staff section is the building block of the IG system

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 13 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 auditorscriminal investigatorsMostly auditors and criminal investigators Report to the agency head and Congress 1983 DoD Authorization Act (amended the 1978 IG Act) Created IG, DoD Nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 14 Inspector General Mission Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 3020 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 ELO 3

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 15 discipline, efficiencyeconomyInquire into and report upon the discipline, efficiency, and economy of the Army. Perform other duties prescribed by the Secretary or the Chief of Staff of the Army. Inspector General Mission Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 3020 (continued)

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 16 Mission Comparison 10 USC 3020 versus AR 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)

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 17 Current Statutory Guidance 10 USC Aligns TIG under the Secretary of the Army 3014 as part of the Goldwater-Nichols Reorganization Act of USC Establishes The Inspector General (TIG) 3020 within 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 USC Permits detailing of commissioned 3065 officers of the Army as IGs 32 USCPermits the detailing of commissioned Regular 315Army officers to duty with the Army National Guard

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 18 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 , Army Leadership, paragraph 2-9 b: IGs will … assist the commander in teaching and training leaders on the fundamental tenets of the Army ethic.

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 19 DAIG 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 General Agency (USAIGA) DAIG = OTIG + USAIGA HQDAHQDA = Secretariat and Army Staff SAIGSAIG = office symbol for DAIG

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 20 USAIGA DAIG Organization O T I GTIGDTIG SGM, OTIG XO PDTIG-I Tech Inspections Inspections Investigations Intel Oversight IA Oversight Assistance Operations & Spt TIGS Records Release Info Resource Mgt Records Screening

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 21 The Role of the IG 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 ELO 4

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 22 The Role of the IG Extend the Commander Command IG is a member of the Commander’s Personal Staff IGs perform common staff functions but do not engage in policy development (We don't concur!) Special Relationship Fair and impartial fact-finder High degree of independence All IGs work for the Commander Commander rates the Command IG But the TIG has policy oversight, directing authority, and IG records-retention authority

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 23 The IG's authority comes from the Commander! 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 per paragraph 1-7a) except for classified material (if the IG lacks the proper clearance) or as specified in paragraph 7-1h (material related to the lawyer-client relationship, communications with clergy, husband-wife communications, psychotherapist-patient communications, etc.). The Role of the IG Extend the Commander (continued)

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 24 IG Technical Channels Relationship among all IGs ConfidentialConfidential 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 Share IG Opinions and IG Products IG Records Army Regulation 20-1, paragraph 1-6i ELO 5

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 25 CDR CDR CDR CDR CDR CDR CDR CDR CDR IG IG IG IG IG IG IG IG IG IG CDR = Command Channels = Technical Channels IG Technical Channels IGs help each other!

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 26 IG Sphere of Activity Includes everything for which the Commander is responsibleIncludes everything for which the Commander is responsible Determines IG case jurisdictionDetermines IG case jurisdiction Watch Your Lane! The command is the IG’s constituency! Army Regulation 20-1, paragraph 1-6h ELO 6

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 27 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!Integrity is essential!

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 28 What We Want What Your Commanders Want IGs who: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 Soldiers Deserve

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 29 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 AreAre here to help you Do not wear a ‘black hat’ Do have friends! Some Little-Known Facts Inspectors General...

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 30 Army Regulation 20-1, Table 2-1 Categories of IGs Category Detailed IGDetailed IG (Commissioned Officer / WO) Assistant IGAssistant 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! DA civilians (GS-12 and above) may be Detailed IGs with TIG approval (para 2-2 c) [TIG authorized "blanket approval" with a memorandum dated 22 January 2014] (TIG Note 14-13) TIG may designate TIGS-trained Admin Support personnel to serve temporarily as Assistant IGs (para 2-2 g (2)) ELO 7 ELO 8

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 31 IG Duty Restrictions Detailed, Assistant,Temporary Assistant, or Acting IGs Detailed, Assistant, Temporary Assistant, or Acting IGs will NOT: non-IG assistance, evaluation, or investigations functionsBe assigned to any non-IG assistance, evaluation, or investigations functions Be assigned duties that may disqualify them from conducting impartial inquiries / investigations administrative separation boards, contracting awards boardsServe on administrative separation boards, promotion boards, contracting awards boards, etc. Sitting on courts-martial panels is allowed Army Regulation 20-1, paragraph 2-7 Bottom line: Avoid conflicts of interest or compromising your impartial status! ELO 9

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 32 The IG Oath 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 …” Army Regulation 20-1, paragraph 2-6 ELO 10

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 33 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.

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 34 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.

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 35 QUESTIONS? IG Concept and System Overview

IG Concept U.S. Army Inspector General School 36 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 Time to meet your Faculty Advisor! You will need to bring the following items: 1. The IG Reference Guide 2. Advance Sheets booklet 3. The Student Handbook 4. Writing Assessment booklet 5. Class Schedule 6. Pen or Pencil