Get Memorandum For 15 6 Investigation Fillable Form

PURPOSE: Internal security is crucial to the Military's ability to accomplish its mission. Investigations is a branch of law enforcement that manages and conducts criminal, fraud, counterintelligence, cyber threat, internal security, and other special investigations.

Q: WHAT IS A COMMANDERS INQUIRY? It is an informal means to bring alleged errors, injustices, and illegalities in a rated Soldier's evaluation report to the Commander's or commandant's attention.

Absolutely legal. The command can restrict any Soldier as punishment on an Article 15 regardless if they live off base or not. The command has to provide a room for the Soldier in the barracks during this time.

1. Purpose: This guide is intended to assist investigating officers who have been appointed under the provisions of Army Regulation (AR) 15-6, in conducting timely, thorough, and legally sufficient investigations.

Commanders direct an investigation when they receive information or an allegation that a member of their command has committed an offense triable by court-martial.

During an AR 15-6 investigation, physical evidence may be collected, and witness interviews may be conducted to build witness testimony in the event of a future due process hearing. Documentary and physical evidence may include photographs, accident or police reports, and witness statements.

After the allegation, an immediate investigation starts with one of the service specific special investigative agencies (OSI, NCIS, CID or CGIS). The investigation time depends on how serious the allegation is. Investigations can take a week or they can take 18 to 24 months.

Commanders direct an investigation when they receive information or an allegation that a member of their command has committed an offense triable by court-martial.