Commander Directed Investigation (CDI) Guide

Commander Directed Investigation (CDI) Guide

The Secretary of the Air Force Office of the Inspector General Complaints Resolution Directorate Commander Directed Investigation (CDI) Guide SAF/IGQ 112 Luke Avenue, Suite 150 Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC 20032 (202) 404-6645 DSN 754-6645 Current: as of 18 February 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE FOREWORD ........................................................................................................................................... 5 CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. Guide Overview ......................................................................................................................... 6 1.2. Authority to Conduct CDIs ........................................................................................................ 6 1.3. CDI Purpose ............................................................................................................................... 6 1.4. Standard of Proof ....................................................................................................................... 6 CHAPTER 2. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS 2.1. Matters Appropriate for a CDI ................................................................................................... 6 2.1.1. Standards of Conduct ...................................................................................................... 6 2.1.2. Abuse of Authority .......................................................................................................... 7 2 2. Matters Not Appropriate for a CDI ............................................................................................ 7 2.2.1. Issues Covered by Other Established Grievance or Appeal Channels ............................ 7 2.2.2. Reprisal and Restriction Allegations .............................................................................. 7 2.2.3. Senior Official Misconduct ............................................................................................. 8 2.2.4. Self-Investigation ............................................................................................................ 8 2.2.5. Sexual Assault ................................................................................................................. 8 2.2.6. Domestic Abuse ............................................................................................................. 8 2.3. Matters in the Gray Area - Proceed with Caution ...................................................................... 8 2.3.1. Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) ..................................................................................... 9 2.3.2. UCMJ Offenses ............................................................................................................... 9 2.3.3. Equal Opportunity (EO) .................................................................................................. 9 2.4. Completion Timelines ................................................................................................................ 9 2.5. Reporting Requirements ............................................................................................................ 9 CHAPTER 3. CDI TEAM – QUALIFICATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES 3.1. CDI Team Overview .................................................................................................................. 9 3.2. Commander (Appointing Authority) ......................................................................................... 9 3.3. The Investigating Officer (IO) ................................................................................................... 10 3.3.1. Pre-Investigative Duties .................................................................................................. 10 3.3.2. Investigative Duties ......................................................................................................... 11 3.3.3. Post-Investigative Duties................................................................................................. 11 3.4. The JAG ..................................................................................................................................... 11 3.4.1. The Legal Advisor ........................................................................................................... 11 3.4.2. The Legal Sufficiency Review ........................................................................................ 11 3.5. Technical Advisor ...................................................................................................................... 11 3.6. Administrative Assistant ............................................................................................................ 12 2 CHAPTER 4. INITIATING THE CDI (COMMANDER’S JOB) 4.1. Frame the Allegations ................................................................................................................ 12 4.1.1. Allegation Requirements ................................................................................................. 12 4.1.1.1. When ...................................................................................................................... 12 4.1.1.2. Who ......................................................................................................................... 12 4.1.1.3. How ......................................................................................................................... 12 4.1.1.4. What ....................................................................................................................... 12 4.1.1.5. Allegation Example ................................................................................................. 13 4.2. Appoint the IO ........................................................................................................................... 13 4.3. Arrange the Logistics ................................................................................................................. 13 CHAPTER 5. CONDUCTING THE CDI (IO’S JOB) 5.1. Preparation Tips ......................................................................................................................... 13 5.1.1 Proof Analysis Matrix ...................................................................................................... 13 5.1.2. Question Formulation ....................................................................................................... 13 5.1.2.1. Relevance....................................................................................................................... 13 5.1.2.2. Organization .................................................................................................................. 13 5.1.2.3. Thoroughness ................................................................................................................ 14 5.1.2.4. Form............................................................................................................................... 14 5.2. Evidence Collection ................................................................................................................... 14 5.2.1. Testimony ........................................................................................................................ 14 5.2.1.1. Witness Availability ................................................................................................ 14 5.2.1.1.1. Active Duty Military ...................................................................................... 15 5.2.1.1.2. DoD Civilians ................................................................................................. 15 5.2.1.1.3. Civilians ......................................................................................................... 15 5.2.1.1.4. Retirees ........................................................................................................... 15 5.2.1.1.5. Minors ............................................................................................................ 15 5.2.1.1.6. Air National Guard; Reserve Personnel ......................................................... 15 5.2.1.2. Order of Witnesses .................................................................................................. 15 5.2.1.3. Interview Locations ................................................................................................. 16 5.2.1.3.1. Local Options ................................................................................................. 16 5.2.1.3.2. Remote Witnesses .......................................................................................... 16 5.2.1.4. Testimony Format ................................................................................................... 16 5.2.1.4.1. Under Oath ..................................................................................................... 16 5.2.1.4.2. Summarized .................................................................................................... 16 5.2.1.4.3. Written Statements ......................................................................................... 17 5.2.1.4.4. Electronic Recording ..................................................................................... 17 5.2.1.4.5. Verbatim ........................................................................................................ 17 5.2.1.4.6. Telephonic .....................................................................................................

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