IG Final Exam

Describe the impact of rules of IG records on IG inspections

free of unit or individual info, will not be used for adverse action, will not be used to compare commands, appropriate markings (FOUO footer)

Define Handoff

transferring of verified findings to a higher level agency or command that can correct the problem. Can occur through IG technical channels or command

Apply ethics principles concerning gifts

$480 limit on special, infrequent gifts from a group including a subordinate, Aggregation of donating groups if there's overlap, No more than $10 may be solicited - all contributions voluntary, Ethics counselor does not have to approve all gifts

Explain the roles of the IG and the command ethics counselor.

A DoD employee appointed in writing to provide ethics advice to DoD employees in accordance with this regulation, is an attorney in the Army, Let the Ethics Counselor interpret the Joint Ethics Regulation (JER) and you investigate

describe the reason for creating a JTF

A contingency operation arises that may include a wide variety of military operations

Describe the role of an IG

An extension of the ears, eyes and conscience of the commander

Identify who may submit an IG complaint

Anyone

Identify what office can work complaints regarding discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Appropriately trained SHARP personnel

Apply ethics principles concerning air travel

Commercial coach "primary mode of transportation, Frequent Flier Mileage credits incurred during official travel are considered personal property, Mil air must be approved by Sec Army, DAS, AASA or ACOM/ASCC/DRU

Describe the requirements and duties of the U.S. Property and Fiscal Officer (USPFO).

Commissioned ARNG or ANG Officer on Title 10 status, The Adjutant General (TAG) recommends, the Governor nominates, and the CNGB appoints, Accountable to CNGB but works for TAG, Provides technical assistance and advice to TAG on the proper use of Federal funds, Controls and oversees all Federal funds and property of the U.S. Government issued to the State , First Army IG inspects USPFOs on behalf of FORSCOM

In what phase of the inspections process do you distribute the final report

Completion Phase

What phase are Taskers

Completion phase

What phase does the CG signs

Completion phase

Describe the commander's role in receiving and resolving non-support cases in accordance with AR 608-99

Counsel Soldier, Respond in writing to complainant within 14 days and much more

Describe what constitutes an untimely IAGR and the procedures for processing untimely IGAR

Date of awareness is more than 1 year or date of event is more than 3 years ago. If they insist between 3-5 years forward to ACOM or more than 5 years forward to TIG.

Describe the categories of the IGs and the responsibilities inherent in each role

Detailed IG: Can Perform all functions Assistant IG: all functions Temp Assistant IG:Lead none assist with Investigations and Inspections

Describe the Root Cause Analysis

Don't know - never knew Cant - few resources, impossible Wont' - no reward

Describe the IG's role in receiving and resolving non-support cases in accordance with AR 20-1

Ensure family's immediate needs are met Ensure Soldiers commander is aware

In the preparation phase, step three, after the command approves the concept the physical output is

Inspection directive, concept briefing

Explain which IG method -Investigative Inquiry or Investigation is preferable for a particular case.

Investigative - less serious, informal, less testimony Investigation - more serious, formal, more testimony

Describe the purpose and goals of an IG-to-IG Staff Assistance Visit.

Mentorship opportunities Share best practices Provide current updates to IG policy and doctrine

Describe the four categories of whistleblower complainants.

Military Non-Appropriated civilians Appropriated civilians Contract employees

Describe a Joint Task Force

Multiple services organized to perform operational missions

In the preparation phase, step four, plan in detail the physical out

Notification letter, Detail inspection plan (Most important)

In what phase of the inspections process do you perform rehearsals

Preparation Phase

In what phase of the inspections process does the commander approve the concept

Preparation Phase

Describe the Army's policy on relationships between soldiers of different rank, to include social, family, business, and personal relationships?

Prohibited, Cause partiality or unfairness, involve improper use of rank for personal gain, are exploitative or coercive in nature, Create an adverse impact on discipline, authority, morale, or mission accomplishment

Describe the technique an IG can use to ensure that all soldiers have access to IG support during unified land operations

Recommend Army Command/ASCC CDR appoint Acting IGs to cover remote areas, Provide IG assistance on an area basis; must understand operational framework

Describe the IG technical channels

Relationship among all IGs, confidential channels for passing info, worldwide IG network, worldwide directory, share opinions and IG products

Describe how IGs respond to suspected Law of War violations

Report the LOW violation to the IG's commander as soon as possible Inform the next higher IG and TIG within 2 working days

Describe a request for IG information and the proper actions taken by the IG.

Review of own testimony: Witness, subject/suspect in the IG office may review own testimony (before the report is complete) but may not take a copy Department of the Army Investigator: Allegation list, documents not given in confidence and witness list with brief synopsis of relevant testimony FOIA: Unofficial business (after report is approved)

Describe a person's role and status in an IG Investigation/Investigative Inquiry.

Role: Witness, Subject, and Suspect Status: Military, DA Civilian, Contract Civilian, or Civilian Civilian

Describe the actions an IG should take upon receiving an allegation against a senior official.

STOP and report to DAIG within 2 working days

Identify issues and allegations that are not appropriate for the IG, and describe how the IG must process those IGARs

Senior Officials, EO, Hazardous Work Conditions, Redress, Soldier Non-Support

Identify the 5 information gathering domains

Sensing sessions, observations, document review, surveys/questionnaires, interviews

Describe the reasons why von Steuben was the first effective IG?

Standard regulations and tactics (codified in the "Blue Book"), Acted under Commanders intent, Respected by subordinate commanders, Won commanders' support and confidence

Identify the parts of the recommended findings section format

Standard, finding statement, inspections results, root cause, recommendations

What step in the IGAP process includes conducting the interview and asking the questions?

Step 1 of the IGAP

What step in the IGAP process includes providing assistance to the complainant, using the third party and annotating notes in the IGARS?

Step 5 of the IGAP

Identify who is authorized to release IG records for adverse actions.

TIG

Describe the purpose and objectives of a Readiness Assistance Visit.

Teaching incoming personnel how to inspect their organization Teaching the unit about the Organizational Inspection Program Assisting a unit in re-establishing systems

Identify the issues and allegations in a complaint.

The "Who"

Define Standard

The way things should be

Describe the purpose of the OIP

To coordinate inspections and audits into a single, cohesive program focused on command objectives

Define Crosswalk

To verify the accuracy of what you saw, read, or heard during an inspection. It may take you vertically (up the chain) or horizontally

Describe an individual's rights or non-rights given that persons role and status.

WITNESS: Consult with counsel, confidentiality, review own testimony, avoid self-incrimination and have Union Rep present SUBJECT: (Same as witness rights) and Know and Comment on allegations, know and comment on unfavorable information SUSPECT: (subject and witness rights) and have counsel present and remain silent

Describe the parts of an allegation.

Who: must be an individual name Improperly: shows wrongdoing Did: or failed to do In violation of a Standard: a standard is law, regulation or policy

Identify the four functions that IGs perform

Assistance, Inspection, Investigations and Teach /Train

Describe the IG concept of confidentiality and what steps an IG should take if the IG must release a complainants name during the course of an inquiry or Investigation

Ethically comparable to the doctor-patient relationship, protects individual privacy, need not be specifically requested

Demonstrate evidence-gathering activities by reviewing documents; analyzing data; and interviewing witnesses, subjects, or suspects.

Evidence matrix Collect documents Collect physical evidence Conduct interviews (as many as you need)

In what phase of the inspections process do you conduct IPRs

Execution Phase

In what phase of the inspections process do you start visiting the units

Execution Phase

What phase is the Recommendations

Execution phase

Describe the von Steuben Model and how IGs adhere to that model today.

From the beginning IGs have been responsible for assisting commanders with improving readiness and warfighting capability