| Abuse of Authority |
Civilian – Contact your servicing Human Resources Office for information
Military – Depends on nature of complaint. Consult with Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) for information |
| Administrative Separation |
Military Personnel Office or Legal Service Office
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| Adultery |
Commander |
| Alcohol and Drug Related Problems |
If an employee is abusive in the workplace and the behavior is associated with drug/alcohol abuse, report the matter to the employee's immediate supervisor. If you know someone that is experiencing problems in the workplace related to drug/alcohol abuse contact the command Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor. |
| Allegations against Office of Special Counsel (OGC) / Military Defense Counsel |
DHA: Office of General Counsel (OGC)
Military: Appropriate MILDEP IG; Service Office of The Judge Advocate (OTJAG) |
| Allegations of Reprisal (Civilian) |
Appropriated Fund (APF) Employees: Report to the Office of Special Counsel
Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Employee: Report to the DOD Inspector General
Defense Contractor/Subcontractor Employee: Report to the DOD Inspector General
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| Anti-Deficiency Act Violations |
DHA: Consult with OGC.
Should be reported within 10 working days of the possible violation. |
| Appeal of Performance Evaluations |
Commander; Service-specific personnel Office |
| Appearance of Impropriety |
Report to the chain of command prior to bringing to the attention of the IG |
| Article 138 UCMJ (Complaint of Wrong) |
Commander |
| Awards (Civilian) |
Chain of command or Human Resources |
| Awards (Military) |
Chain of command. Contact service-specific Board for Correction of Military. Records if retired. |
| Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) |
For personal BAH issues, personnel office and your chain of command. Report BAH fraud to the chain of command or the IG office. |
| Behavioral Health Issues (Suicide, Stress, etc.) |
Report to your Chain of command, Senior Enlisted Leader, Chaplain, etc. or call one of the Crisis Hotlines.
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| Change to DHA or Service Publications |
Proponent for the publication |
| Claims against the US Government |
DHA: OGC
Military: SJA |
| Classification of civilian positions |
1st Step: Immediate supervisor
2nd Step: Human Resources |
| Commander-Directed Investigations |
Commander, who directed investigation; Installation Legal Office for legal advice; Due-process review after means of redress are exhausted. |
| Conditions of Employment (Personnel policies, practices, and conditions) |
Appropriated Fund Employees: Servicing Human Resources Office; Administrative Grievance System; Union Redress
Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Employees: Servicing NAF Employment Office |
| Contractor Activities |
1st Step: Contracting Officer (KO) or Contracting Officer Representative (COR)
2nd Step: Consult with OGC as necessary |
| Corrections of Military Records |
Service-Specific Board for Correction of Military Records |
| Criminal Matters |
Report to your Service Investigative Agency |
| Domestic Violence |
Law Enforcement; Family Advocacy Program (FAP) |
| Elimination from Training |
Commander |
| Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Issues (Discrimination based on membership in a protected class) |
Appropriated Fund (APF) Employees: Local EEO Officer
Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Employees: Local EEO Officer; Civilian Advisory Center; and SJA Labor Counselor as appropriate. |
| Equal Opportunity in off-base housing |
Installation's Housing Referral office |
| Ethics Violations |
Chain of command, Commander, or IG |
| Exceptional Family Member Program |
Exceptional Family Member coordinator or Health Benefits Advisor, as appropriate |
| Hazardous Working Conditions |
Facility Safety Office or Appropriate Service |
| Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Issues |
1st Step: MTF HIPAA Compliance and Privacy Officer
2nd Step: DHA Privacy and Civil Liberties Office
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| Landlord complaints about a Service Member |
Commander Legal Assistance Office |
Integrated Disability Evaluation System (ratings and appeals)
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1st Step: Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer (PEBLO) at your military hospital or clinic
2nd Step: Office of Soldier Counsel (OSC)
3rd Step: Service Component IG |
| Letter of Counseling, Letter of Reprimand, or Article 15 (other than discrimination/reprisal) |
Applicable Service Regulation for the appeal process; commander; Installation SJA Service Office |
| Local Nationals or Third Country Nationals |
SJA for advice on proper course of action |
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Medical Treatment
- Standard of Care
- Quality of Care
- Access to Care
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At your military hospital or clinic:
1st Step: Patient Advocate/Relations Office (DHA PI 6025.10) – or - Healthcare Resolution Program (DHA PI 6025.17)
2nd Step: Deputy Commander for Clinical Services
3rd Step: Commander (Privileging Authority)
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| Mismanagement |
Minor problems with management to supervisor or chain of command
Significant allegations of mismanagement to IG |
| Military Equal Opportunity Issues |
Commander; Local EO Advisor |
| National Guard Title 32 Matters |
Service Component IG |
| Negotiated Grievance Procedure |
Bargaining Unit Members should review the collective bargaining agreement and speak to a command bargaining unit representative prior to filing a complaint |
| Privacy Act Violations |
1st Step: HIPAA Compliance and Privacy Officer at your military hospital or clinic
2nd Step: DHA Privacy and Civil Liberties Office
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| Private Indebtedness |
Commander
Private indebtedness is an issue between the debtor and the creditor and is the basis for a civil law suit |
| Prohibited Personnel Practices (APF Employees) |
Office of Special Counsel
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| Promotion Issues |
Commander |
| Punishment under UCMJ |
Commander; Installation SJA Legal Services
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| Reserve Component Issues |
Service Component IG
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| Security Clearance Issues |
Clearance Revocation or Suspension – Commander and/or Security Officer
Improper use of clearance – Security Officer, Commander, Supervisor, or Military Security |
| Sexual Assault |
Report to law enforcement (off-base) or military police (on-base)
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Report to the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC); Commander (for military) |
| Sexual Harassment (Military) |
Local EO Advisor/Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention |
| Support of Dependents |
Commander or Legal Service Office |
| Time and Attendance (Civilian) |
Minor abuse to chain of command; if command fails to take action and violations continue, report to IG.
Significant abuse to IG |
| Trafficking in Persons |
Commander, Service Investigative Agency, or DoD IG |
| TRICARE Appeals |
TRICARE Appeals are made when you don’t agree with a decision made about your benefit. Visit the File a Complaint page for details.
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| TRICARE Grievances |
TRICARE Grievances are made when you have a complaint about quality of care; a provider or facility behaved inappropriately; or you have any other non-appealable issue. File a Grievance
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| TRICARE Provider Fraud or Abuse |
Report to the appropriate contractor or report to the DHA Program Integrity Fraudline.
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| Unprofessional Relationships |
Commander |
| Whistleblower Reprisal (Civilian) |
Appropriated Fund (APF) Employees: Report to the Office of Special Counsel
Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Employee: Report to the DOD Inspector General
Defense Contractor/Subcontractor Employee: Report to the DOD Inspector General
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