COMDTINST M5830.1A — Administrative Investigations Manual, Comdtinst M5830.1a

COMDTINST M5830.1A governs the appointment, conduct, and review of U.S. Coast Guard administrative investigations.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST M5830.1A
  • Title: ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATIONS MANUAL, COMDTINST M5830.1A
  • Date: 9/7/2007
  • Proponent: CG-LGL

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The manual covers standard, formal, claims, mishap, line of duty, and other administrative investigations. It addresses convening authorities, evidence, witnesses, parties, reports, legal review, privacy compliance, and final action.

Applies to: Area and district commanders, commanders of maintenance and logistics commands, commanding officers of headquarters units, assistant commandants for directorates, Judge Advocate General, and chiefs of special staff offices at Headquarters shall ensure compliance with the provisions of this manual.

Topics covered

  • Administrative investigations
  • Convening orders
  • Investigating officers
  • Witness interviews
  • Rules of evidence
  • Line of Duty/Misconduct determinations
  • Courts of Inquiry
  • Privacy compliance

Questions and answers

What must an investigating officer or board member’s rank be?

The Investigating Officer, or the Senior Member of any Board of Investigation, should be of at least equivalent rank (or civilian pay grade), and preferably senior to, any persons whose conduct is subject to inquiry. (paragraph 4)

Can enlisted personnel or civilian employees serve on a standard investigation?

For a Standard Investigation, the investigating officer and members, in most circumstances, should be commissioned officers. In the discretion of the Convening Authority, enlisted personnel or civilian employees may serve as an investigating officer or members of a Standard Investigation. (paragraph 4)

What privacy laws apply to administrative investigations?

All investigations must be conducted in compliance with the Privacy Act and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). (paragraph 4)

When must a military witness receive an Article 31 rights advisement?

Advise a military witness of his or her rights under Article 31, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) when you suspect the commission of an offense. (paragraph 2)

What rights must designated parties be told about at the start of a proceeding?

At the start of the proceeding of a Court of Inquiry or Formal Board of Investigation, all designated Parties shall be informed expeditiously of the rights to counsel and not to testify, and shall be asked if further explanation is desired regarding any such rights. (paragraph 1)

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