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316 TH SUSTAINMENT COMMAND (EXPEDITIONARY)

316 TH SUSTAINMENT COMMAND (EXPEDITIONARY). 1 st SB Senior NCO Professional Development Brief on the purpose of the Inspector General (IG). INSPECTOR GENERAL’S BRIEFING BY MAJ TYRONE CLIFTON 316 TH ESC Inspector General. IG contact information IG Mission Statement IG Vision

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316 TH SUSTAINMENT COMMAND (EXPEDITIONARY)

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  1. 316TH SUSTAINMENT COMMAND (EXPEDITIONARY) 1st SB Senior NCO Professional Development Brief on the purpose of the Inspector General (IG)

  2. INSPECTOR GENERAL’S BRIEFING BY MAJ TYRONE CLIFTON 316TH ESC Inspector General

  3. IG contact information IG Mission Statement IG Vision IG functions What the IG “Can do, Don’t do, and Can’t do” Assistance functions. Summary and Conclusion Agenda of the IG Briefing

  4. AR 20-1 Inspector General Activities & Procedures (dated 19 July 2006) The IG Assistance and Investigations Guide (dated January 2007) REFERENCES

  5. MAJ Tyrone Clifton, Inspector General DSN (318)834-3079/SIPR 242-6629 tyrone.clifton@iraq.centcom.mil tyrone.clifton@s-iraq.centcom.smil.mil ig.hotline@balad.iraq.centcom.mil 316th ESC Inspector General Office

  6. MAJ Tyrone D. Clifton Inspector General HHC 1st STB, 1st SB (Bld. 22B) Camp Taji, Iraq APO AE 09378 IG Contact Information

  7. To advise the 316th ESC Commanding General (CG) on the state of Readiness, Discipline, Morale, and Efficiency of all assigned and attached units within the 316th ESC. Inspector General Mission Statement:

  8. 316th ESC INSPECTOR GENERAL’S AOR: LTC Blaine Fessler Command IG LTC William Burns Deputy IG MSG Juanamettre Butler IG NCOIC MSG Teresa Beauchamp IG NCO (Balad) MAJ Tyrone Clifton (Camp Taji) SFC Avery Clementin (Al Asad) MAJ Wanda Hawley (Tallil) MAJ John Walters (Q-west)

  9. To build on the enduring excellence of the IG system. To be an extension of the CG’s eyes, ears, voice, and conscience in order to create a more credible, reliable, and knowledgeable organization. Inspector General Vision:

  10. To provide rapid and confidential assistance to Soldiers, family members, and civilians. To embrace and display the core Army values. (LDRSHP, Warrior Ethos, Code of Coduct) To protect the confidentiality of the Soldier Inspector General Vision:

  11. Inspections Assistance Investigations Teach & Train Inspector General FunctionsWhat We Do:

  12. General Focus is on units Compliance oriented Assumes standards are correct as written Special Focus is on systems (systemic issues) Does not assume standards are correct as written Provides more widespread impact within the Directing Authority’s (DA) organization Follow-up Assesses the implementation of recommended solutions Types of Inspections

  13. Units are notified and provide the IG with preferred inspection date Inspection topics are based on: CG’s directive change in policies/regulations complaints, trends, incidents and / or special requests Inspection Process

  14. Inspection Process Preparation Phase Identify topics Directing Authority (DA) approval Plan the details Execution Phase Unit visits Update the Cdr (IPR) Out-brief the unit Completion Phase Outbrief the Directing Authority Distribute final report based on DA guidance - redacted

  15. Maintenance Inspection Pay & Awards Inspection RIP/TOA Inspection Theater Purchased Equipment (TPE) Inspection Topics FY ‘08

  16. Assistance & Investigations

  17. ANYONE!!! Service Members (AC,USAR, NG) Military Technicians (MT) Department of the Army Civilian (DAC) Spouse or family of SM, MT, Retirees, Contractors, & Civilians Inspector General FunctionsWho Can Come To the IG:

  18. Walk in, Written, Fax, Email, Call In, Regular Mail It can be anonymous, in person, or 3rd person Requests are for assistance, allegations, issues, investigations, and training (if available: fill out a DA 1559 and bring supporting documentation) Inspector General FunctionsHow to make an IG Action Request:

  19. Receive, inquire into, and respond tocomplaints, requests for information, and request for help that is either presented to or referred to an IG. Examples: Pay issues, TDY settlements, Non-Support, Orders processing, promotions, Whistle-blower, LOD, improper MHE, Medical issues, incapacity pay, bonuses, re-up, retirement, leaves & passes, cmd issues, etc… What We Can Do:

  20. As of the 4th Quarter FY 2007, a total of 126 cases have been completed What we have done: 4th Quarter FY 2007

  21. What we have done: In Oct 2007, a total of 48 cases were completed at Camp Taji.

  22. Command Leadership / unit management UMCJ issues/ Post Article 15 issues Questions on command directed drug testing and procedures Negative counseling statements by first line supervisors Issues with the unit weight control program Issue with Re-up Child/Family Support issues Administrative/ Personnel Issues Flagging actions Request for Compassionate Re-assignment Top 3 Assistance Trends Analysis(FY 2008 )

  23. Request For Information - Information on the visitation policy - Commissioning program (green to gold) - UMR information Top 3 Assistance Trends Analysis(FY 2008 ) (cont.)

  24. Inappropriately intervene in certain issues and allegations. Criminal allegations 15-6 Investigations Issues that have other means of redress Court Martial actions Non-judicial Punishment Enlistment reductions Inspector General What We Don’t Want to Do:

  25. Inappropriately intervene in certain issues and allegations Report of surveys Relief for cause Adverse information filed on record Claims Pending/Requested discharges Inspector General What We Don’t Want to Do:

  26. Make command policy. Recommend adverse action. Go “off the record”. Release IG records w/out appropriate level of release authority. Guarantee confidentiality of Soldier. Conduct non IG functions. Inspector General What We Can’t Do:

  27. Be sure you have a problem; and not a peeve. Give your chain of command a chance to solve the problem If IG assistance is needed, contact your local IG first. Before you tell it to theInspector General:

  28. Keep in mind that IG are not policy makers. Keep in mind that IG can only recommend, not order resolution Remember IG can only resolve a case on the basis of fact Before you tell it to theInspector General:

  29. Be honest; don’t provide misleading information. Don’t expect instant action on your request. Be patient. Be prepared to take “NO” for the answer. Before you tell it to theInspector General:

  30. Reviewed contact information Reviewed IG mission statement and functions Reviewed IG “Can do, Don’t want to do, and Can’t do” Reviewed Assistance functions. Summary of the IG Briefing

  31. Do Right 1st & Move Forward! Talk to your Soldiers (do continuous sensing sessions) Emphasize the Open Door Policy (CO & 1SG) Be a Mentor & Develop Mentors RFI from SME (IG,EO,SJA, Legal Assistance, Retention) If it is wrong, report it to your Chain of Command 1st! TOP 6 THINGS TO DO TO KEEP THE IG FROM COMING TO VISIT YOU:

  32. MAJ Tyrone Clifton, Inspector General DSN (318)834-3079/ SIPR: 242-6629 tyrone.clifton@iraq.centcom.mil tyrone.clifton@s-iraq.centcom.smil.mil ig.hotline@balad.iraq.centcom.mil If you have any IG questionsCall us

  33. QuestionsorComments

  34. “SUSTAIN THE VICTORY” “SOLDIERS FIRST”

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