Does an IG Complaint serve an "urging purpose", similar to "Writ of Mandamus" in civilian judicial system?

Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:10:52 -0500

It is well known that the only thing you won't procure ever in military is efficiency, plus they are fond of "Rush and wait" stupid game. With that being said, do you think filling an IG compalint based on waiting something for unreasonable perplexed time works indeed?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 4 at 2022 8:11 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 08:11:57 -0500

Call IG. Explain the situation. Then, ask if the given explanation even falls in their realm.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 4 at 2022 8:20 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 08:20:52 -0500

This makes absolutely zero sense. IG isn’t a legal entity and can’t make anyone do anything. They provide recommendations to the commander and it’s the commanders decision whether or not to fix an issues

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Feb 4 at 2022 9:16 AM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:16:39 -0500

After googling Writ of Mandamus I would have to say it isn't the same.

An IG Complaint initiates an investigation into a claim or accusation. The Inspector General reports directly to the Commanding General and acts as a third party when investigating issues. All findings are reported directly to the Commanding General.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Feb 4 at 2022 2:23 PM

CPT Lawrence Cable — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:23:08 -0500

Not a lawyer, but I have stayed at a Holiday Inn.
A Writ of Mandamus compels a lower court to take certain actions, usually to correct mistakes in statutes of the law or legal precedents. The IG just investigates complaints to see if the problem was outside or against current regulations and policies. The IG advices the Commanding General and then the CG decides whether to do anything and then what actions..

Response by SFC Kelly Fuerhoff made Feb 4 at 2022 2:39 PM

SFC Kelly Fuerhoff — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:39:37 -0500

What exactly are you asking? This question makes no sense. At all.

Response by SMSgt Bob W. made Feb 4 at 2022 6:40 PM

SMSgt Bob W. — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 18:40:18 -0500

You answered your own question. The military works on their time, not yours.

Response by SMSgt Bob W. made Feb 5 at 2022 11:38 AM

SMSgt Bob W. — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 11:38:09 -0500

Dah.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Feb 6 at 2022 12:12 PM

SGM Erik Marquez — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 12:12:02 -0500

Private RallyPoint Member 1st, you are not in the military. The IG is not a service you have available to you.

For a service member (SM), the IG would ask the SM, have you spoken to your chain of command about the issue?, If the answer is not "YES I have in-person spoken to my commander"..the SM is going to be sent back to the unit to address the issue..or if criminality is involved they will be referred to MP's or CID.
-If the IG felt the SM had done what is required the complaint would be taken...regulations, local policy researched and if policies or regulations were followed, the commander would be notified of the complaint and recommendations to explain the situation to the SM in small words, short sentences so they can better understand.

- IF policy and regs followed but it appears there is an issue, the commander would be notified and suggested to look into the complaint.
-IF policy and regs were NOT followed and it appears there is an issue, the commander would be notified and suggested to look into the complaint.
Only a higher-level commander can order a subordinate commander to do something...The IG only makes recommendations
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