1. Plan and Conduct an Inspection By Sgt Jurack, Jason Excerpts from AR 1-201, AR 20-1, AR 600-20, AR735-5

2. Purpose of an Inspection Maintain established standards Ensure accountability of equipment Ensure serviceability of equipment Ensure health and welfare of soldiers

3. Types and Functions of Inspections General Inspection Command Inspection Technical Inspection Spot Check Inspection Miscellaneous Inspection

4. General Inspection This is referred to as the Inspector General (IG) or Annual Inspector General (AIG) inspection. The IG of higher command will normally inspect the unit annually.

5. Command Inspection A formal command inspection includes all phases of the unit’s activities and performance of personnel. It is conducted by the commander with advanced warning. An informal command inspection includes all phases of the unit’s activities and performance of personnel. It is conducted by the commander with no advance warning.

6. Technical Inspection Initial inspection is conducted to find out what needs repair, and if the unit can do them. In-process inspection is conducted while repairs are being conducted on equipment. Final inspection is conducted after completion of all work, before return of the equipment to service.

7. Spot Check Inspection Spot check inspections are not required, however they check the effectiveness of the organizational maintenance. You may spot check any equipment, records, and training. You may remember form basic training when your drill Sergeant spot checked you on how proficient you were with your M-40 Pro-mask.

8. Miscellaneous Inspection Inspections by operators and users to perform maintenance and determine equipment conditions through us of equipment serviceability criteria, Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) Inspections done by supervisors, NCOICs, or OICs.

9. NCO Responsibilities The appearance, physical conditioning, and training of soldiers. The maintenance, serviceability, accountability, and readiness of the soldier’s arms, clothing, vehicles, and equipment. The appearance and condition of unit billets, facilities, and work areas.

10. Six Steps in Planning and Conducting an Inspection Research Checklist Information dissemination Conduct of the inspection Follow-up Re-inspection

11. Follow up Do previous deficiencies still exist? Are new trends are developing? Are there are supervisory or training problems? Are there are re-supply problems? Are there problems with communication?