If you found out your Leader or Immediate Supervisor was doing something against the law, like fraud, what would you do?

Call your IG or CID. Literal their lane to investigate the matter and protect the complainant.

Never had to face that situation, in the service or after. Working as an insurance agent, the company I represent is extremely strict regarding ethical behavior. Pretty much to the point of act first ask questions later.

Having said that, I see no problem with the use of equipment after hours for a personal project, provided it is authorized by command. Being in the USCG most of our units were quite small. We had little if any morale facilities, but would allow the use of shop equipment etc. after hours for such purposes. I have only been to one unit large enough to have separate morale facilities, and that was TAD, but I used the heck out of them while I was there.

Doing the right thing and having your higher up back you is something to be seen, if there is backlash at least you know the truth, just have proof, evidence, and hopefully witnesses, there's always a few that get away but sooner or later they'll get caught and face consequences

You have an obligation to report criminal activity; ideally within the chain of command. However, if that's NOT working out, you can always contact CID, who is responsible to investigate [felony] criminal activity. Criminal activity must NOT be tolerated. There is NO wrong in doing the right thing when it comes to this.

You have a duty to report it. Toxic Leadership has plagued the Military for far longer than anyone thinks, but they drill the rules and regulations because they have to (they were told to), but most of them think that those rules do not apply to them. Do the right thing and REPORT IT! "If you see something, say something!)

You should discuss the issue with that person, first and make sure you understand exactly what is going on. If they refuse to discuss it with you and or their response doesn’t satisfy you the IG is the next place to go. Go to them immediately and get it on the record.

Frankly, all these stories are all to common. Our system is compromised all to often by those who think they cannot be checked, because of their position of power or influence.

We'd be good to heed the 1st Scout Law - A Scout is - TRUSTWORTHY! This simple word is all people need to make ethical decisions. I cannot tell you how many times I have discovered untrustworthy behaviors and needed to document the same to protect myself, my troops or my commands from such behaviors.

Being honest has a price and if you are willing to pay that price your life can be hard, but you honor remains intact.

It is a choice!!! Not an option today then another option tomorrow. The choice, the right choice(s), become part of your DNA.

I have a great relationship with my direct Commander and a big part of our success is based on being open. Never mind what I do, but In my particular world, everything is on the table. Keep in mind, there are actual Generals imprisoned in Leavenworth for fraud

The CEEIA 100 is a reminder about travel fraud. The Army brought people back to active duty from retirement to give them an article 15.

Turn them in of course, the oath requires it.