Members of the public and Department of Defense employees (military members, civilian employees, and DoD contractor employees) may file a complaint with the Defense Hotline.

Pursuant to the Inspector General Act of 1978, the Defense Hotline provides an avenue for individuals to report allegations of wrongdoing pertaining to programs, personnel, and operations that fall under the purview of the Department of Defense.

The below listed violations are examples of what should be reported to the Defense Hotline:

• Threats to Homeland Defense
  
  
• Unauthorized Disclosures
  
  
• Human Trafficking
  
  
• Bribery and acceptance of gratuities
  
  
• Conflicts of interest
  
  
• Military Reprisal (Violations of the Whistleblower Protection Act involving service members)
  
  
• Violations of the Whistleblower Protection Act involving DoD civilian employees, Defense contractor employees,
  and non-appropriated fund employees
  
  
• Improper referrals of military personnel for mental health evaluations  (See 'Reprisal Complaints' page)
  
  
• Gross mismanagement, abuse, theft, or waste of funds

• Department of Defense contract and procurement irregularities to include:
  • Cost/labor mischarging
  • Defective pricing
  • Defective parts
  • Bid rigging
  • Product substitution
  • Spare parts overpricing
    
    
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 funds
  Download DoD IG Recovery Act brochure here for more information

The following matters are NOT generally investigated by the Department of Defense Inspector General.
For your convenience and reference, we have provided referral information to the appropriate channels via the links below:

• 911 Emergencies
• Minor incidents of time and attendance abuse
• Minor incidents of theft of Government resources
• Minor incidents of misuse of Government vehicles
• Personnel matters involving requests for individual relief
• Employment related grievances and complaints against management officials
• Complaints of EEO discrimination
• Matters relating to the Uniform Code of Military Justice to include Article 15 appeals
• Department of Defense job opportunities
• DoD Incentive Awards Program suggestions
• DoD Contractor Compliance and Disclosure requirements
• Locating a military service member
• Obtaining military records
• Child and spousal support matters
• Pay and allowance matters
• Deceptive lending practices and other consumer fraud
• Tricare complaints

For additional recommendations to more commonly asked questions and requests for assistance, please visit our
'Frequently Asked Questions' page.

For matters not under the sole purview of the Department of Defense Hotline, a more expeditious route towards resolution of your problem would best be served by first contacting your local, command, service, or agency Inspector General. In most instances, your local Inspector General has direct cognizance, purview, and oversight over programs, personnel, and operations regarding your immediate situation.  In addition to receiving your complaint, they will also be able to guide you to other channels of resolution, where appropriate.

		ARMY INSPECTOR GENERAL LOCATOR
		MARINE CORPS INSPECTOR GENERAL LOCATOR
		NAVY INSPECTOR GENERAL LOCATOR
		AIR FORCE INSPECTOR GENERAL LOCATOR (Note:  This site requires CAC access.  Contact SAF IG for assistance at 800-538-8429; DSN 425-8429.)