Inspector General
1301 N. MacArthur Blvd.,
Springfield, IL 62702
Toll-Free: 866-204-7704 / Commercial: 217-761-3730 / DSN: 555-3730
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The Inspector General (IG)
System is
unique in both scope and implementation. In the Illinois National Guard,
the IG works only for The Adjutant General (directing authority), but
also responds to Secretary of the Army and Chief of Staff regarding Army
requirements. The IG is an extension of the eyes, ears, voice and
conscience of the Commander, our mission being to assist the Commander
with improving readiness and war fighting capability. IGs are
confidential advisors to the Commander, and serve as fair, impartial and
objective fact-finders and problem solvers.
Establishment of a full-time IG office within the Illinois National
Guard headquarters has increased both the responsiveness and
effectiveness of the IG system within our state. The result has been a
decrease in the number of National Guard members who believe
congressional or legislative inquiries are required to resolve internal
problems. The reliability and credibility of the IG system was enhanced
by ensuring that each individual, regardless of rank or status, was
treated equitably by the system and that all Soldiers and Airmen comply
with established laws, regulations and policies.
All IGs serve their Commanders and their commands by performing four
primary IG functions - inspections, assistance, investigations, and
teaching and training. IGs use these functions to seek out systemic
issues that adversely affect the command. IGs then inspect those
systemic issues to identify the problem areas and make recommendations
to directly address the cause of those problem areas. The IG is not a
policy maker and has no inherent command authority.
Before Calling the IG -
FAQs -
IG Action Request Form -
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