What are the requirements to become a Inspector General NCO?

2019-04-26T20:33:12-04:00

It’s definitely something I feel I would be great at. Looking for career enhancing opportunities.... Besides Drill and Recruiter

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Apr 26 at 2019 9:59 PM

2019-04-26T21:59:07-04:00

SGT Private RallyPoint Member, it’s a nominative position. In other words, you’re selected. If you’re interested in serving as an assistant inspector general, you should probably work it through your chain of command. I always thought assistant inspectors general were senior noncommissioned officers, but that’s simply what I observed in both the IG shops in which I served.

I don’t know what the process is like now, but previously, it was most selective. When my packet went forward, I had to submit EVERY OER I had ever received, and I was already a major. I ultimately served as detailed IG in the 95th Division (TNG) and the 125th ARCOM, both USAR units.

IG Mission:

“Be the eyes, ears, voice, and conscience of the Army [or the commander] across the spectrum of operations. Conduct thorough, objective, and impartial inspections, assessments, and investigations. Provide assistance and training. Advise and assist Army leaders to maintain Army values, readiness, and effectiveness in the promotion of well-being, good order, and discipline.”

Selection process:

“Select officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers are nominated to serve as IGs by U.S. Army Human Resources Command or the local command. Nomination packets go to the Department of the Army Inspector General Office and The Inspector General (TIG) for approval. If approved, nominees must complete the Army Inspector General School and are sworn in upon assignment. You’ll serve as a Detailed Inspector General (officer or warrant officer) or an Assistant Inspector General (NCO).”

The Department of the Army Inspector General (DAIG) school is housed at Fort Belvoir, VA, and all nominees (commissioned and noncommissioned) from AD, ARNG and the USAR must attend. I think even some service members from other branches were in attendance also.

Good luck!

https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/NCO-Journal/Archives/2017/November/Understanding-the-Inspector-General/

Understanding the Inspector General

“What can the Inspector General do for me?” We hear this question often. Many leaders, Soldiers, retirees, and family members are unaware of the primary functions of the IG.

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made Apr 27 at 2019 12:57 PM

2019-04-27T12:57:47-04:00

Good file. Never been caught. Had a IG from AMC that was banging a white girl. Where are you Greg hill.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2019 2:36 PM

2019-04-27T14:36:35-04:00

In order to serve in an IG position, you have to be a SSG promotable or higher, due to it being a nominative position. Your branch will have to release you to serve in the position for 3 years.....Good Luck to you...

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made Apr 28 at 2019 1:50 AM

2019-04-28T01:50:27-04:00

All I was saying is I got tired of being an inspector. The IG never listened to me.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Apr 28 at 2019 1:27 PM

2019-04-28T13:27:05-04:00

I must admit, that is a quite interesting question, one I hadn't seen on here before, dealing with a career aspect I hadn't seen dealt with...I obv know nothing about it, per se, I once got a plaque from my unit CO, an O-6 waiting to pin on O-7, for helping my unit get a pretty decent IG rating once, the only serious performance award I ever got, I'm afraid, that was esp why it caught my eye...I must admit, that one, I honestly found genuinely seriously thought-provoking....

Response by SP5 David Estes made May 29 at 2019 10:43 AM

2019-05-29T10:43:21-04:00

96th Signal

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2023 8:32 AM

2023-08-20T08:32:34-04:00

You first have to be vetted then there is a 3 week course at ft Belvoir VA