Suspension of favorable personnel actions is mandatory if an investigation that may result in disciplinary action or financial loss is initiated on a Soldier by military or civilian authorities, or if a Soldier is arrested.
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Military services investigate accidents to determine the facts and causes in order to prevent future accidents, to assess liability, and to initiate corrective actions.
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Naval commanders conduct investigations in accordance with the Manual of the Judge Advocate General (JAGMAN).
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Commanders have the inherent authority to investigate any matter under their responsibility, unless otherwise limited or prohibited, for the purpose of furthering good order and discipline.
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Commanders have an inherent authority to investigate matters under their command.
A Commander Directed Investigation, or CDI, is a tool to gather information regarding systemic problems or to look into matters involving individual conduct or responsibility.
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If a commander receives information that a member of his command is suspected of committing an offense punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), he should direct a preliminary inquiry into the charge(s).
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A commander may inspect and authorize probable cause searches and seizures of persons and property under his or her command.
A search authorization must be based upon probable cause. Probable cause exists when there is a reasonable belief that the items connected with criminal activity are located in the place or on the person to be searched.
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Service members accused of crimes are afforded certain protections.
You must advise a service member of his rights under Article 31, UCMJ when you reasonably suspect he has committed a crime prior to questioning. You do not need to advise a witness not suspected of committing an offense of his rights -- even during official questioning.
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