Inspector General Role

Eyes and Ears of the Commander

IG = Eyes and Ears

While IGs at all levels are the "eyes and ears" of the commander, their role is aligned to:

Remove perceived conflicts of interest
Remove lack of independence
Remove apprehension by DAF personnel with regard to the chain of command

Primary Charge

IG Primary Charge

The primary charge of the IG is to sustain a credible DAF IG system by ensuring the existence of responsive complaint resolutions, including investigations, characterized by:

Objectivity
Integrity
Impartiality

Whose Concerns IG Addresses

The IG ensures the concerns of:

RegAF, Reserve, and Guard members
Civilian employees, family members, and retirees
Best interests of the DAF

…are addressed through objective fact-finding.

Wing/Delta IG Functions

Wing, Delta, and equivalent IGs:

Execute the commander's inspection program
Validate and verify unit self-assessments
Provide the commander an independent assessment of unit effectiveness

Additional Wing/Delta IG Roles

Wing IG Additional Roles

They:

Inform the commander of potential areas of concern as reflected by trends
Function as the fact finder and honest broker in the resolution of complaints
Educate and train commanders and members of the base population on their rights and responsibilities in regard to the DAF IG system
Help commanders prevent, detect, and correct FWA and mismanagement

Reporting Channel

Airmen IG Channel

Airmen and Guardians at all levels may report suspected systematic, programmatic, or procedural weaknesses, or seek further assurance that resources are used effectively and efficiently by contacting the IG office.

Inspector General Role