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THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
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THE INSPECTOR GENERAL AND THE RULE OF LAW
• Traditional Role of the Inspector General– advise leadership of status of units and force
• The Dilemma– valuable information for military
commander used for other purposes
• Key Concerns– credibility, transparency, accountability,
proximity, scope
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HISTORY OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
• France
• Germany
• Great Britain
• United States
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STATUTORY & REGULATORY AUTHORITY
• Broad statutory authority- Example: U.S. Army IG– General Officer w/ fixed 4 year term
– Duties assigned by Sec. Army/Chief of Staff
– report on discipline, efficiency, economy
• Specific regulatory authority-– organization, responsibilities, prohibitions
– personnel procedures & training
– specific functions
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MISSION
• Inspections
• Investigations
• Inquiries
• Soldier/Civilian Employee Assistance
• “Whistle Blower” Protection
• Voluntary Disclosure Program
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SPECIFIC AREAS OF CONCERN
• Impartiality
• Confidentiality
• IG Assignments
• IG Records
• The Media
• Other Investigative Agencies
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RELATIONSHIP WITH PARLIAMENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE
• Statutory & Regulatory Regular Reporting Requirements– examples: programs & operations,
contracts, crimes• Legislative & Chief Executive Liaison• Records Release Office• Records Release Guidance
• Denial Decision Review
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CONCLUSION
• Key Role in Professional Military Force• Essential Source of Information for Leaders• Preferred Basis for Monitoring, Correcting &
Disciplining• Tradition of Credibility, Honesty, Integrity
• Success Depends on Funding, Personnel, and Independence
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