Enforcement Options

Question 1

What are some enforcement options that we have as facilities inspectors?

Answer 1

• 835, LOW, NOV, CIV Penalties

Question 2

Is an LOW considered a 1st offense?

Answer 2

No
835 is first

Question 3

Are verbal warnings allowed as per COMDINST?

Answer 3

No, “All warnings shall be in writing”
G-MOA Policy Letter 2- 03

Question 4

What guidance is used to process an NOV?

Answer 4

NOV Users guide?

Question 5

Can the unit deviate from the proposed penalty listed in the NOV guidebook?

Answer 5

No deviation

Question 6

What should a witness statement discuss?

Answer 6

A witness statement should discuss the facts of an event as directly observed by the witness, including what they saw, heard, or felt, presented in a chronological order, and should only include details that the witness has personal knowledge of, avoiding opinions or assumptions; it should be detailed, accurate, and signed by the witness to confirm its truthfulness.

Question 7

What is the minimum evidence needed to process an LOW/NOV?

Answer 7

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Question 8

What must you ensure prior to issuing an NOV?

Answer 8

• NOV is properly filled out
• MISLE case work is correct and thorough
• Person Signing NOV is qualified and designated as NOV issuer by command