If a Commander does a Commander's Inquiry, does the Commander have to release the results of the Inquiry to the SM? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/if-a-commander-does-a-commander-s-inquiry-does-the-commander-have-to-release-the-results-of-the-inquiry-to-the-sm <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:05:19 -0400 If a Commander does a Commander's Inquiry, does the Commander have to release the results of the Inquiry to the SM? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/if-a-commander-does-a-commander-s-inquiry-does-the-commander-have-to-release-the-results-of-the-inquiry-to-the-sm <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:05:19 -0400 2021-06-04T09:05:19-04:00 Response by SrA John Monette made Jun 4 at 2021 10:12 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/if-a-commander-does-a-commander-s-inquiry-does-the-commander-have-to-release-the-results-of-the-inquiry-to-the-sm?n=7024505&urlhash=7024505 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a target="_blank" href="https://cascom.army.mil/staff/sja/info%20papers/co_inquiry.pdf">https://cascom.army.mil/staff/sja/info%20papers/co_inquiry.pdf</a><br /><br />Q: WHAT HAPPENS TO THE COMMANDERS INQUIRY ONCE IT’S DONE?<br />If the Commander finds no fault with the evaluation, then the Commander’s Inquiry is filed locally<br />and a copy given to the rated individual. The commander will not use the Commander’s Inquiry<br />provisions to forward information derogatory to the rated individual.<br />If the report has not yet been forwarded to HQDA and the CDR or commandant and the rating chain<br />members cannot agree on the need for change in the report, the CDR or commandant will forward<br />the evaluation report and the results of the inquiry to the appropriate agency. The results of a<br />Commander’s Inquiry, being forwarded to HQDA, will include findings, conclusions, and<br />recommendations in a format that can be filed with the report in the OMPF. The results, therefore,<br />will include the Commander’s signature, should stand alone without reference to the other<br />documentation, and will be limited to one page. <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="https://cascom.army.mil/staff/sja/info%20papers/co_inquiry.pdf">co_inquiry.pdf</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description"></p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> SrA John Monette Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:12:06 -0400 2021-06-04T10:12:06-04:00 Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Jun 4 at 2021 10:13 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/if-a-commander-does-a-commander-s-inquiry-does-the-commander-have-to-release-the-results-of-the-inquiry-to-the-sm?n=7024508&urlhash=7024508 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>SSG Zachary Kelly Like so many things the answer is, it depends.<br />And like so many times with &quot;legal&quot; questions here the other response is... go speak with TDS services and or JAG if it&#39;s a policy, regulation specific question. <br /><br />But look at it this way... if an SM is being looked at in commanders inquire for possible illegal activity, and evidence of a crime is found, that SM will &quot;know&quot; the results by way of their NJP or court-martial notification, or the opposite, lack of evidence of a crime and no further action being taken. SGM Erik Marquez Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:13:50 -0400 2021-06-04T10:13:50-04:00 Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 4 at 2021 11:27 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/if-a-commander-does-a-commander-s-inquiry-does-the-commander-have-to-release-the-results-of-the-inquiry-to-the-sm?n=7024687&urlhash=7024687 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When I worked in a brigade legal office, any subject of an investigation usually spoke with the Legal Assistance Office or Trial Defense Services and requested a copy of the completed investigation.<br /><br />When the request was received a Judge Advocate (27A) or the Senior Paralegal (27D) would detail a Paralegal Specialist (27D) to redact an investigation of all PII and certain other information that doesn&#39;t relate to the person requesting the copy of the investigation. After the redactions are completed and reviewed the copy would be sent to the requester or their representative, usually TDS.<br /><br />A field grade officer is automatically notified if anything negative is discovered about them in the investigation given them the opportunity to respond. Others who the command intends to take action against will be notified in short order pending the commanders decision for an article 15, administrative separation, or reprimand.<br /><br />I would suggest reaching out to your local TDS office and see how they direct you, also if no negative action is being taken against you as a result of the inquiry to make sure your flag is removed. SPC Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 04 Jun 2021 11:27:23 -0400 2021-06-04T11:27:23-04:00 2021-06-04T09:05:19-04:00