ARMY DIR 2025-07 — Standardization Of Investigation And Personnel Action Processes

ARMY DIR 2025-07 governs Army requirements for investigation processing, collateral personnel actions, and associated training requirements.

Search ARMY DIR 2025-07

  • Publication number: ARMY DIR 2025-07
  • Title: STANDARDIZATION OF INVESTIGATION AND PERSONNEL ACTION PROCESSES
  • Date: 05/22/2025
  • Proponent: ASA (M&RA)
  • Status: ACTIVE

View ARMY DIR 2025-07 on armypubs.army.mil


It defines credible evidence and the status of a subject in investigations. It also establishes complaint-referral standards, limited waiver authority, regulatory updates, and the directive’s duration.

Applies to: This directive applies to the Regular Army, U.S. Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve.

Topics covered

  • Investigation processing
  • Collateral personnel actions
  • Investigation definitions
  • Complaint referrals
  • Investigation flagging requirements
  • Limited waiver authority

Questions and answers

When do the provisions of ARMY DIR 2025-07 become effective?

The provisions of this directive are effective 30 days from the date of signature. (paragraph 4)

What must Inspectors General determine before referring complaints?

Inspectors General will not refer complaints without first making a determination that the complaint is supported by some actionable or credible evidence/information and warrants further investigation. (paragraph 4)

Can Limited Waiver Authority be delegated beyond the first colonel in a command position?

The SPCMCA may delegate Limited Waiver Authority to the first colonel in a command position. This authority may not be further delegated.

Ask Reggie.Bot a question about ARMY DIR 2025-07