Admin Investigation .1A

Question 1

What are the 3 types of Admin Investigations?

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Answer 1

Standard
Formal
Courts of Inquire

Question 2

Define Standard Investigation.

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Answer 2

Formerly referred to as “Informal Investigations,” Standard Investigations are convened to investigate the vast majority of minor and major incidents requiring an Administrative Investigation. These investigations are normally conducted by a single individual known as the Investigating Officer (I.O.). A Standard Investigation uses informal evidence-gathering procedures, and usually does not conduct hearings. It does not have authority to designate Parties or to subpoena witnesses.

Question 3

What are CGIS mandatory reporting events?

Answer 3

• Felony-Level UCMJ Violations
• Violations of Federal Criminal Law
• Victim Status (sexual assalt)
• Lost, Stolen, or Misappropriated Government Property
• Death of Covered Person
• Workplace Violence and Threatening Behavior.
• Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
• Cyber Crime
• Child Pornography
• Child Abuse and Spouse Abuse
• TWIC Criminal Investigative and Enforcement Action
• Security Violations
• Desertion or Disappearance of a Coast Guard Member on Active Duty.
• Fraud, Waste and Abuse

Question 4

Can CGIS help with an admin investigation

Answer 4

CGIS special agents are prohibited from offering recommendations or opinions in matters concerning guilt, innocence or punishment, in order to preserve the objectivity of the criminal investigative process to the maximum extent possible.

Question 5

What should be investigated with a mandatory reporting incident?

Answer 5

initiation or conduct of a preliminary inquiry is prohibited in matters related to actual, suspected, or alleged incidents of rape or sexual assault in accordance with Mandatory Reporting Incidents to Coast Guard Investigative Service and Requesting Investigative Assistance, COMDTINST 5520.5 (series) and Reporting and Responding to Rape and Sexual Assault Allegation, COMDTINST 1754.10 (series).

Question 6

What are the incidences that require investigation?

Answer 6

• Fires, Explosions, Material Deficiencies, Ship Collisions, and Groundings
• Class A and B Mishaps
• Environmental Violations on or by Coast Guard Units or Employees
• Death or Injury.
• Other Circumstances Requiring Investigation.
  a. Whenever significant damage or loss occurs to housing for which the Coast Guard appears responsible.
  b. When a complaint is made either that members of the Coast Guard have done willful damage to the property of any person, or members of the Coast Guard have wrongfully taken such property.
  c. Whenever there is a credible report or apparent violation of the Anti-Deficiency Act.
• Claims By or Against the Government
• Government Vehicles. Accidents
• Disciplinary Action
• Use of Force
• Marine Casualty.
• Firearms.
• Whenever classified material is lost, destroyed, or disclosed without authority, or otherwise compromised
• When a marine casualty involves loss of life or serious injury during response operations by Coast Guard personnel
• Criminal Violations
• misconduct usually merits an investigation

Question 7

What is the purpose of convening order?

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Answer 7

A Convening Order is the means by which a Convening Authority formally appoints, tasks, and empowers the Members of the fact-finding body to conduct the investigation. It also documents the authority of the investigators to conduct the investigation on behalf of the Convening Authority. While defects in the Convening Order normally do not invalidate an investigation, a properly written Convening Order will reduce or eliminate potential for confusion and error in the subsequent investigation and review