1. G4 Logistics ORARNG Salem, Oregon Report of Survey Officer Where to BEGIN Briefing

2. Outline n Where to begin n Selection Process n Responsibilities n Timeline n Extensions n Actions After Making Recommendations n References

3. Where to Begin n Familiarize yourself with the report of survey process (on the G-4 webpage) by, - 1 View “Where to BEGIN Briefing” for first time ROS - 2 Review THE REPORT OF SURVEY OFFICER’S Quick Reference Guide - 3 Review Top Ten Most ROS Mistakes (G-4 webpage) - 4 Refer to AR 735-5, Ch 13 (hit hyperlink on G4 webpage) - 5 Refer to DA Pam 735-5 (hit hyperlink on G4 webpage)

4. Selection Process n Appointed by the Approving Authority ( Commander in the grade of COLONEL or above) n Senior in grade to the individual(s) named in the report of survey subject to potential financial liability n Commissioned or Warrant officer; NCO in the grade of SFC or above; civilian employee GS-7 or above

5. Responsibilities n Receive a briefing from Bde S-4 or appointing authority prior to starting this investigation n Conduct a fair, impartial and thorough investigation concerning loss of government property n Make recommendations based on your investigation to assist the approving official in making the final decision n Decision can be to relieve all concerned or to assess financial liability

6. Timeline Unless the approving authority specifies a shorter time, a survey officer has 75 CALENDAR DAYS to Complete the Investigation Reference: AR 735-5, Figure 13-1

7. Extensions n Will be requested in writing. n Explain why there is a delay. n Attached extension request and approval to the report of survey as an exhibit. n Request for extension does not mean the extension is granted

8. Actions After Making Recommendations n If financial liability is not assessed: – return the completed survey to the S-4. n If financial liability is assessed: – Notify service member. – If a rebuttal is received, amend report of survey if necessary. – forward to the Battalion S-4. – If a rebuttal is not received in the correct timeframe, forward survey to the Battalion S-4

9. References n AR 735-5 Policies and Procedures for Property Accountability n DA PAM 735-5 Survey Officer’s Guide

10. G4 Logistics ORARNG Salem, Oregon Report of Survey Officer Briefing