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1. Subject line (fig. 13-1)
All fact-finding bodies are required, as directed in
2. Witness warnings, purpose, and scope of the
paragraph 2 of figure 13-2, to make findings of fact. In the
typical investigation not requiring a hearing, the
investigation (fig. 13-2)
appointing order directs the IO to conduct a thorough
The paragraphs in figure 13-2 serve several purposes.
investigation into all the circumstances connected with the
They recite the specific purpose(s) of the investigation,
subject incident and to report findings of facts, opinions,
give explicit instructions as to the scope of the inquiry, and
and recommendations concerning the following:
direct the IO to the required witness warnings.
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These instructions help the IO accomplish all the
objects of the investigation, not just the CA’s immediate
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objectives. For example, the following case of a vehicle
accident involving a member of the naval service may
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give rise to various concerns that include (1) the CA who
orders the investigation may be concerned whether local
procedures regarding the use of government vehicles
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should be changed and whether disciplinary action may
be warranted; (2) JAG maybe concerned with a line of
duty/misconduct determination; and (3) the cognizant
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naval legal service office (NLSO) claims officer will be
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concerned with potential claims for or against the
government.
A properly completed investigation
requires the 10 to satisfy the special requirements for
The resulting damage
The injuries to members of the naval service and
their line of duty and misconduct status
The circumstances attending the death of
members of the naval service
The responsibility for the incident under
investigation, including any recommended
administrative or disciplinary action
Claims for and against the government
Any other specific investigative requirements
that are relevant, such as those contained in the
JAGMAN
each of these different determinations.
During the course of the investigation, on advice of
the investigative body or on his or her own initiative, the
Subj: INVESTIGATION TO INQUIRE INTO THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE
MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT INVOLVING, AND INJURIES SUSTAINED BY YNSN JOHN
A. DOE, USN, 111-11-1111, NAVAL AIR STATION, PENSACOLA, FLORIDA, WHICH
OCCURRED IN PENSACOLA, FLORIDA, ON 17 JULY 1994
Figure 13-1.—Sample subject line for JAGMAN investigation.
Ref: (a) Oral appointing order at 0500 hours, 17 July 1994
(b) JAG Manual
1. Pursuant to reference (a), and under Chapter II, Part B, of reference (b), you are appointed to inquire,
as soon as practical, into the circumstances surrounding the motor vehicle accident and injuries sustained
by YNSN John A. Doe, which occurred in Pensacola, Florida, on 17 July 1994.
2. You are to investigate all facts and circumstances surrounding the motor vehicle accident that occurred
at Pensacola, Florida on 17 July 1994. You must investigate the cause of the motor vehicle accident,
resulting injuries and damages, potential claims for or against the government, and any fault, neglect, or
responsibility therefore. You must express your opinion of the line of duty and misconduct status of any
injured naval member. You should recommend appropriate administrative or disciplinary action. Report
your findings of fact, opinions, and recommendations by 16 August 1994, unless an extension of time is
granted, In particular, your attention is directed to sections 0202e, 0213 0215b, 0227a, 0229, 0803-0804,
and appendix A-2-e of reference (b).
Figure 13-2.-Sample witness warnings, purpose, and scope of investigation.
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