If you find that your command has altered/changed a document after you signed it, what can you do and who do you contact to really fix it?

2017-09-07T17:18:52-04:00

Discovered that a command changed a DD200 after it had been signed by the individual who submitted it but they kept the original signature and now they want to charge the individual? What can be done to correct this and who should they contact. This is a CAL Guard unit and the individual is retired at this point. DD200 was submitted in JAN 2016 then individual received a letter of liability with different document number but same orginal signature. Any advise welcome

Response by LtCol Robert Quinter made Sep 7 at 2017 9:55 PM

2017-09-07T21:55:35-04:00

If you have indisputable evidence, take it to the CO and courts martial should follow. If CO refuses to act upon this falsifying of records, work your way up the chain or contact your Inspector General. This is criminal and should be handled accordingly.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 7 at 2017 10:58 PM

2017-09-07T22:58:10-04:00

1. do they have a copy of the original signed? 2. have they been advised to do a rebuttal and if so did they seek advice from jag?
if you have evidence of fraud on an official document, especially one that has financial ramifications would you not seek legal advice?

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Sep 8 at 2017 2:38 PM

2017-09-08T14:38:36-04:00

You go to the next higher command authority. You may want to take the original and the changed document with you.