Chapter 7 Flashcards
The AF IG complaints Program is a leadership tool that indicates where command needs to correct systematic, programmatic or procedural weaknesses and ensures resources are used effectively and efficiently. Name three other results
- Promptly and objectively resolves problems affecting the AF mission
- Creates trust that issues can be objectively and fully resolved without retaliations or fear of reprisal
- Helps commanders instill confidence in leadership
What is the primary charge of the IG
To sustain a credible AF IG system by ensuring responsive complaint investigations and the objectivity, integrity and impartiality of Fraud, Waste and abuse programs
Who investigates allegations of reprisal under the military whistleblowers protection act
Only the IG
Why were separate full time installation IGs implemented
To remove any perceived conflict of interest, lack of independence or apprehension by personnel resulting from previously assigning chain of command and IG roles to the same official
Installation IGs are the eyes and ears of the commander and report directly to the installation commander. Name five other IG roles
- Commanders inspection program
- Inform of trends in potential areas of concerns
- Fact finders and honest brokers in resolving complaints
- Educate and train commanders and base populations
- Help commanders prevent and detect FWA and mismanagement
Why is it important to resolve the underlying cause of an IG complaint
It may prevent more sever symptoms or costly consequences such as reduced performance, accidents, poor quality work, poor morale or loss of resources
Is dissatisfaction or disagreements with the outcome or findings of an alternative grievance or appeal process sufficient basis to warrant IG investigation
No
What form assists IGs in determining if a complaint belongs in other channels
AFI 90-301, IG complaints resolution Table 3.6.
Name five things the AF military members and civilian employees must promptly report to an appropriate supervisor, CC, IG or other appropriate inspector, or through an established grievance channel
- FWA
- Violations of law, policy, procedures or regulations
- Injustices
- Abuse of authority, inappropriate conduct or misconduct
- Deficiencies or like conditions
Complaints should try to resolve issues at the lowest possible level before sending them to the higher level or the IG, when should you use the IG system
When referral to the chain of command ifs futile and there is fear of reprisal
What form do complainants complete to file a complaint or issue with the IG office
AF From 102, IG personal FWA complaint registration
What document outlines the procedures for filing a compliant or issue with the IG
AFI 90-301
How many complaints to an IG file anonymously
Through an AF FWA hotline, the defense hotline or directly with an IG
When completing and IG compliant form, list the allegations in extensive detail, providing as much information as possible T/F
False
When completing an IG complaint form, why should the complainant include witnesses
So that the witnesses can corroborate the allegations or provide additional evidence relevant to the issues
If more than one year passes between learning of the alleged misconduct and the filing of an IG complaint form, what information must also be included in the report
- The date the complainant became aware of the conduct
- How the complaint became aware of the conduct
- Why the complainant delayed in filing the report
After submitting the completed AF Form 102 while filing an IG complaint what must you do
Set up a follow on meeting to discuss the complaint
Complainants have the right to file a complaint with an IG at any level with ought notifying or following the chain of command Name six other rights
. File without fear of reprisal
- request withdrawal of complaint in writing
- Request the next higher IG review their case within 90 days of receiving final IG response
- Submit complaints anonymously
- Submit complaints even if they are not the wronged party
- Request whistleblower protection
A ____ occurs when a responsible management official threatens or take unfavorable personnel action in retaliation against a military member who makes or is prepared to make a protected communication
Reprisal
Any lawful communication to an IG or congress regardless of subject is a _____ communication
Protected
A military member send a lawful communication to an authorized recipient disclosing evidence reasonably believed to indicate violation of al aw or regulation. It is only a protect communication if he or she is the victim T/F
False
May military members be restricted or prohibited from making a lawful communication to the IG or congress
NO, Title 10 Section 1034
A first sergeant directs a member to stay within his chain of command instead of complaining to his congressman about an upcoming deployment. Did he restrict the Airman
Probably
Are allegations of reprisal or restriction a federal violation if substantiated
Yes
In the AF who are most of the allegations of reprisal and restriction against
First sergeants and senior enlisted personnel
Complainant to an IG must file within how long of learning of the alleged wrong
One year
What happens to IG complaints who knowingly make false statement or submit other unlawful communications
They are subject to punitive action
When does the IG release the identity of complaints to anyone outside IG channels
Only on an official need to know basis
