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Inspections
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U.S. Army Inspections: Barracks Inspection
The third article in the inspection series covers techniques and guidelines for conducting barracks inspections. Frequent barracks inspections provide leaders the ability to monitor the health and welfare of their Soldiers. Many Soldiers feel this inspection is unfair as they are …Read More
U.S. Army Inspections: Planning & Preparation
The second in the inspection series, this article focuses on the importance of planning your inspection and provides tips to help you achieve positive results. Have you ever stood an inspection and wondered why you were doing it? Or why …Read More
U.S. Army Inspections: The Basics
This article is the first in a series about inspections. As I travel, Soldiers share with me the challenges they are facing. A leader recently told me that they were inundated with inspections. This began a discussion about why inspections …Read More
Can I inspect a Soldier’s quarters or off post housing for health and welfare?
I do weekly (at least) barracks inspections. While I was out doing my run, i decided to pop in and see one of my Soldiers who lives on post. He's a young E4 with a wife and two kids. He allowed me in his home and we talked for a few minutes. While I was there, I noticed that his house was filthy. I politely mentioned this to him. I brought it to the attention of my E6. He came with me to visit the Soldier the following week. The house was still a mess. We sat him down and spoke to him about it. We then paid another visit today. He had notice and time to prepare for us. Conditions were better, but still bad. Now my question is this: Do we have the right to counsel and punish (if deemed necessary) for this? Or is a Soldier's house off-limits to the reach of their leaders? I've been searching and having a hard time finding any solid information on this. I don't want to see this situation blow up and have him go to JAG and sink everyone involved because we were trying to help him... Read the Answer»
Can NCOs trash a Soldier’s room during a Health and Welfare Inspection?
When conducting a health and welfare inspection are NCO’s allowed to trash a room that was neat and in order?.. Read the Answer»
Organizational Inspection Program Class/Briefing
A class/briefing that is a review and discussion of the Organization Inspection Program (OIP). Topics covered include: What it is, How to develop an OIP, General Information on Inspections, Definition, Categories Types, and 14 Principles for Good Inspections. NOTE: This document …Read More
AR 20–1 Inspector General Activities and Procedures
This regulation prescribes the responsibility and policy for the selection and duties of inspectors general throughout the Army. It describes inspector general functions, including teaching and training, inspections, assistance, and investigations.
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