Does anyone know the USCG equivalent of a "Commander's Inquiry" and how to initiate one?

2016-08-01T11:21:30-04:00

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 1 at 2016 11:27 AM

2016-08-01T11:27:36-04:00

As a former Special Agent in CGIS, we infrequently received requests by a command entity to investigate something or someone. There was a precedent suspicion, shall we say, that led to the request. We opened a case and took it from there. Once completed, we met with the requesting entity to render the results of our investigation. I'm not sure if that's where you are specifically headed or what your question involves, but CGIS received investigative requests from units, commands, districts, and the Head Shed!!! I can think of a handful in my twenty years.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Aug 1 at 2016 12:24 PM

2016-08-01T12:24:24-04:00

I believe the CG calls it a preliminary inquiry, the commander or the XO assigns a preliminary inquiry offcier (PIO )http://www.uscg.mil/directives/cim/5000-5999/CIM_5810_1e.pdf

That would be the CG version of the Army Commander's inquiry.. Both are initiated by the local commander and the results are returned to that local commander for action or disposition.

Response by FN Charlie Spivey made Aug 2 at 2016 2:11 PM

2016-08-02T14:11:47-04:00

I believe the Commander's Inquiry is an Article 15, Non Judicial Punishment. In the Coast Guard and Navy, it is referred to as a Captain's Mast. A report is made ( maybe something stolen from someone ) It is investigated, then it is then turned over to the CO who will commence a hearing if he feels it is warranted. The Hearing is held and punishment is given ( Usually Restriction and or Extra Duty ).

Response by PO1 Eric Wheatley made Aug 3 at 2016 8:07 AM

2016-08-03T08:07:10-04:00

Not sure, I was enlisted so I would more than likely have been the focus of the inquiry!