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

IG Concept

U.S. Army Inspector General School 1

Inspector GeneralInspector General

Concept and System Concept and System

IG Concept


Reference:Reference:AR 20-1, Inspector General

Activities and ProceduresChapters 1, 2, 3, and 4

Enabling Learning Objectives

(ELOs)Advance Sheets, page 5

ELO

IG Concept


Enabling Learning ObjectivesEnabling 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.

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Enabling Learning ObjectivesEnabling Learning Objectives(continued)(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.

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The Inspector The Inspector GeneralGeneral

“The one who goes in after the battle and bayonets the wounded.”

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HistoricalPerceptions!

IG Concept


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Integrated Solutions (DOTMLPF): Integrated Solutions (DOTMLPF): Doctrine–Organization–Training–Materiel–Doctrine–Organization–Training–Materiel–Leadership and Education–Personnel–Facilities Leadership and Education–Personnel–Facilities FullyFully

Mission Mission Capable Capable

Army Core Enterprise ConceptArmy Core Enterprise Concept: : Human Capital, Materiel, Readiness, and Services and InfrastructureHuman Capital, Materiel, Readiness, and Services and Infrastructure

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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

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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.


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IG Functions

Confidentiality IG Records

ELO 1

InspectionsInspections

AssistanceAssistance InvestigationsInvestigations

TeachingTeachingand and

TrainingTraining

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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 PROTECTPROTECT confidentiality

• Confidentiality is never guaranteed!Confidentiality is never guaranteed!

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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.

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Organization of the Organization of the Army IG SystemArmy 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 IGs are in the Active ArmyActive Army, the , the Army Reserve, Army Reserve, and the and the Army Army National GuardNational 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

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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 auditorsauditors and criminal investigatorscriminal 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

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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.


ELO 3

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• Inquire into and report upon the discipline, efficiencydiscipline, efficiency, and economyeconomy 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)

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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)

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Current Statutory Guidance

10 USC Aligns TIG under the Secretary of the Army 3014 as part of the Goldwater-Nichols Reorganization Act of 1986

10 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 USC Permits the detailing of commissioned Regular 315 Army officers to duty with the Army

National Guard

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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.

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DDepartment of the AArmy IGIG (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

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InspectionsInspectionsInvestigationsInvestigations

Intel Intel OversightOversight

IA OversightIA Oversight

AssistanceAssistance

Operations & SptOperations & Spt TIGSTIGS

Records Records ReleaseRelease

Info Resource MgtInfo Resource Mgt

Records Records ScreeningScreening

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The Role of the IGThe 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

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The Role of the IGExtend 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

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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 IGExtend the Commander

(continued)

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IG Technical ChannelsIG Technical Channels

• Relationship among all IGs

• Confidential 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

Share IG Opinions Share IG Opinions and IG Productsand IG Products

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Army Regulation 20-1, paragraph 1-6i

ELO 5

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IG Technical ChannelsIG Technical Channels

IGs help each other!IGs help each other!

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IG Sphere of Activity

• Includes everything for which the Includes everything for which the Commander is responsible Commander is responsible

• Determines IG case jurisdictionDetermines IG case jurisdiction

Watch Your Lane!Watch Your Lane!

The command is the IG’s constituency!The command is the IG’s constituency!

Army Regulation 20-1, paragraph 1-6hELO 6

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IG CredibilityIG CredibilityCredibility directly impacts your effectiveness!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

• IntegrityIntegrity is essential!is essential!

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What We Want

What We Want

What Your What Your

Commanders Commanders

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• IGs whoIGs 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

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• 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 . . .

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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

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IG Duty RestrictionsIG Duty Restrictions

Detailed, Assistant,Detailed, Assistant, Temporary Assistant , Temporary Assistant , or or Acting IGsActing IGs will NOT:

• Be assigned to any non-IGnon-IG assistance, evaluation, or investigations assistance, evaluation, or investigations

functionsfunctions

• Be assigned duties that may disqualify them from conducting

impartial inquiries / investigations

• Serve on administrative separation boards,administrative separation boards, promotion boards,

contracting awards boardscontracting awards boards, etc.

• Sitting on courts-martial panels is allowed


Bottom line: Avoid conflicts of interest or

compromising your impartial status!

ELO 9

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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 …”


ELO 10

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SummarySummary

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


SummarySummary(continued)(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


QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?

IG ConceptIG Conceptandand

System OverviewSystem Overview

IG Concept


Seminars:Seminars:A = Table Groups 1 and 2A = Table Groups 1 and 2B = Table Groups 3 and 4B = Table Groups 3 and 4C = Table Groups 5 and 6C = Table Groups 5 and 6D = Table Groups 7 and 8D = Table Groups 7 and 8

Time to meet Time to meet your Faculty Advisor!your Faculty Advisor!

You will need to bring the following items:You will need to bring the following items:

1. The IG Reference Guide1. The IG Reference Guide2. Advance Sheets booklet2. Advance Sheets booklet3. The Student Handbook3. The Student Handbook4. Writing Assessment booklet4. Writing Assessment booklet5. Class Schedule5. Class Schedule6. Pen or Pencil6. Pen or Pencil

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