AFI90-301_AFRCSUP — Inspector General Complaints Resolution

AFI90-301_AFRCSUP governs Air Force Inspector General complaints resolution, including allegations, adverse information, reprisal, and restriction.

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  • Publication number: AFI90-301_AFRCSUP
  • Title: INSPECTOR GENERAL COMPLAINTS RESOLUTION
  • Date: 2023-05-08

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The publication covers complaint intake, investigation, command action, higher headquarters quality review, and protection of IG information. It requires procedures for reporting and processing allegations or adverse information and establishes investigation and review standards.

Applies to: This supplement applies to all military and civilian Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) personnel.

Topics covered

  • IG complaint resolution
  • Complaint lifecycle management
  • Protection of IG information
  • Investigating officer appointments
  • Higher headquarters quality review
  • Adverse information
  • Reprisal and restriction complaints

Questions and answers

How must IG personnel handle complainant identities and complaints?

IG personnel must protect the identity of all complainants as described in paragraph 3.2. (T-0). (paragraph 3)

What authority does an appointment letter give an investigating officer?

An appointment letter is an IO’s authority to conduct an investigation: swear in witnesses, collect evidence, and examine/copy documents, files and other data relevant to the investigation. (paragraph 7)

Is an appointment letter required for every investigation?

An appointment letter is necessary for all investigations, including those conducted by an IG or IG staff member. (T-1). (paragraph 7)

What qualifications must an investigating officer have?

The IO must be a field grade officer, senior NCO, or Air Force civilian with a substantial breadth of experience, exceptional maturity, and demonstrated sound judgment. (T-1). (paragraph 7)

Which cases must be sent to higher headquarters for quality review?

The following cases will be sent to higher headquarters for QR: (T-1). (paragraph 4)

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