Posted on Apr 26, 2019
What are the requirements to become a Inspector General NCO?
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It’s definitely something I feel I would be great at. Looking for career enhancing opportunities.... Besides Drill and Recruiter
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SGT (Join to see), it’s a nominative position. In other words, you’re selected. If you’re interested in serving as an assistant inspector general, you should probably work it through your chain of command. I always thought assistant inspectors general were senior noncommissioned officers, but that’s simply what I observed in both the IG shops in which I served.
I don’t know what the process is like now, but previously, it was most selective. When my packet went forward, I had to submit EVERY OER I had ever received, and I was already a major. I ultimately served as detailed IG in the 95th Division (TNG) and the 125th ARCOM, both USAR units.
IG Mission:
“Be the eyes, ears, voice, and conscience of the Army [or the commander] across the spectrum of operations. Conduct thorough, objective, and impartial inspections, assessments, and investigations. Provide assistance and training. Advise and assist Army leaders to maintain Army values, readiness, and effectiveness in the promotion of well-being, good order, and discipline.”
Selection process:
“Select officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers are nominated to serve as IGs by U.S. Army Human Resources Command or the local command. Nomination packets go to the Department of the Army Inspector General Office and The Inspector General (TIG) for approval. If approved, nominees must complete the Army Inspector General School and are sworn in upon assignment. You’ll serve as a Detailed Inspector General (officer or warrant officer) or an Assistant Inspector General (NCO).”
The Department of the Army Inspector General (DAIG) school is housed at Fort Belvoir, VA, and all nominees (commissioned and noncommissioned) from AD, ARNG and the USAR must attend. I think even some service members from other branches were in attendance also.
Good luck!
MSG (Join to see) COL Mikel J. Burroughs SFC William Farrell Capt Daniel Goodman
https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/NCO-Journal/Archives/2017/November/Understanding-the-Inspector-General/
I don’t know what the process is like now, but previously, it was most selective. When my packet went forward, I had to submit EVERY OER I had ever received, and I was already a major. I ultimately served as detailed IG in the 95th Division (TNG) and the 125th ARCOM, both USAR units.
IG Mission:
“Be the eyes, ears, voice, and conscience of the Army [or the commander] across the spectrum of operations. Conduct thorough, objective, and impartial inspections, assessments, and investigations. Provide assistance and training. Advise and assist Army leaders to maintain Army values, readiness, and effectiveness in the promotion of well-being, good order, and discipline.”
Selection process:
“Select officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers are nominated to serve as IGs by U.S. Army Human Resources Command or the local command. Nomination packets go to the Department of the Army Inspector General Office and The Inspector General (TIG) for approval. If approved, nominees must complete the Army Inspector General School and are sworn in upon assignment. You’ll serve as a Detailed Inspector General (officer or warrant officer) or an Assistant Inspector General (NCO).”
The Department of the Army Inspector General (DAIG) school is housed at Fort Belvoir, VA, and all nominees (commissioned and noncommissioned) from AD, ARNG and the USAR must attend. I think even some service members from other branches were in attendance also.
Good luck!
MSG (Join to see) COL Mikel J. Burroughs SFC William Farrell Capt Daniel Goodman
https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/NCO-Journal/Archives/2017/November/Understanding-the-Inspector-General/
Understanding the Inspector General
“What can the Inspector General do for me?” We hear this question often. Many leaders, Soldiers, retirees, and family members are unaware of the primary functions of the IG.
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LTC Stephen C.
SGT (Join to see), assignment as a Detailed/Assistant Inspector General is incredibly unique in that you must swear a special oath before your commanding general. There may be other such positions, but none of which I'm aware.
I think most do know that it's a tenured position, generally for no more than three years. I would think, though, that most think the tenure requirement is there to prevent usurpation of office. In my experience, I found it be something quite different. Although a detailed IG can make good things happen, you also get to see the worst of the worst. Over time, it's possible to become so inured to similarly repetitive events that it's simply not healthy to stay there indefinitely. It was an eye opening experience, but no service member needs that detail more than once!
Good luck!
MSG (Join to see) COL Mikel J. Burroughs SFC William Farrell Capt Daniel Goodman
I think most do know that it's a tenured position, generally for no more than three years. I would think, though, that most think the tenure requirement is there to prevent usurpation of office. In my experience, I found it be something quite different. Although a detailed IG can make good things happen, you also get to see the worst of the worst. Over time, it's possible to become so inured to similarly repetitive events that it's simply not healthy to stay there indefinitely. It was an eye opening experience, but no service member needs that detail more than once!
Good luck!
MSG (Join to see) COL Mikel J. Burroughs SFC William Farrell Capt Daniel Goodman
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Capt Daniel Goodman
That is a quite interesting plaque, I'd never seen one of those before, certainly.....
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SFC(P) (Join to see)
I have always wondered about this position. 2 years ago at Fort Bliss the 108th div IG inspectors came down one was a MSG and the other 2 were civilians. So here is my questions how do Civilians become apart of the IG office? Because the one civilian seemed and acted like he ran the office.
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LTC Stephen C.
I’m sorry, SFC(P) (Join to see), but I don’t really have an answer for you. I assume that there are DAC IGs, but I never served with any. The 108th is USAR, so perhaps the DACs were also members of the unit as Reservists, but were there in their capacity as DACs.
When I served as a detailed IG as a major, I was a Deputy to the Inspector General, who was an AGR (full time) colonel (O-6).
Ultimately, IG shops are 24/7 operations, so even in the USAR/ARNG environment, there must be a full time presence.
When I served as a detailed IG as a major, I was a Deputy to the Inspector General, who was an AGR (full time) colonel (O-6).
Ultimately, IG shops are 24/7 operations, so even in the USAR/ARNG environment, there must be a full time presence.
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In order to serve in an IG position, you have to be a SSG promotable or higher, due to it being a nominative position. Your branch will have to release you to serve in the position for 3 years.....Good Luck to you...
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I must admit, that is a quite interesting question, one I hadn't seen on here before, dealing with a career aspect I hadn't seen dealt with...I obv know nothing about it, per se, I once got a plaque from my unit CO, an O-6 waiting to pin on O-7, for helping my unit get a pretty decent IG rating once, the only serious performance award I ever got, I'm afraid, that was esp why it caught my eye...I must admit, that one, I honestly found genuinely seriously thought-provoking....
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