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Before you tell it to Your Inspector General

• Be sure you have a problem, not just a peeve. (Are the cooks turning out lousy chow or was It just one bad meal)
  
• Give your chain of command a chance to solve the problem.
  (Many problems must be addressed to the chain of command for resolution anyway).
  
• If IG assistance is needed, contact you local IG first.
  (IG’s at higher commands will normally refer the case to the local IG for action)
  
• Be honest and don’t provide misleading information.
  (IGs will discover the truth quickly in most cases and there are penalties for knowingly providing false information)
  
• Keep in mind that IGs are not policy makers.
  (If a policy is flawed you can submit proposed change on a DA form 2028)
  
• Keep in mind that IGs can only recommend, not order a resolution.
  (Only Commanders can order; the role of the IG is to advise the Commander)
  
• Remember IGs can only resolve a case on the basis of fact.
  (Your claim that a supervisor has violated the rules doesn’t make it fact. A claim must be supported with evidence)
  
• Don’t expect instant action on your request. Be patient.
  (Investigations take time, and IGs tend to have heavy workloads)
  
• Be prepared to take “No” for an answer.
  (In any case “Yes” or “No”, the Inspector will explain why)