The end of NATO?

[Brett327]

While I don't think the IG 'success' rate should be 100%, unsubstantiated cases are a waste of valuable government resources.

While you can explain to people what their means of redress are, you cannot tell people they can't complain, nor can you impose consequences when they complain about things that aren't illegal, immoral, unethical, etc. I have had people bring up things that aren't in the EEO realm as such (I.E. they just don't like their supervisor), and you can direct them to the appropriate means of redress.

Otherwise, I'm not sure what you're complaining about other than humans will behave like humans.

I think what any of us should be interested in - and perhaps what the new SD policy is about - are the reports that are filed fraudulently. I suspect this is extremely rare.

Edit: People just want to be heard, and if you don't create a command climate that fosters transparency, and a healthy means of feedback to leadership, then people are going to become frustrated and feel like the IG is their only option.

 

[taxi1]

Army report that has data to demonstrate the staggering amount of IG reports vs substantiated claims:

https://ig.army.mil/Portals/101/Documents/IG%20Training%20Documents/web_FY23%20DAIG%20Annual%20Report.pdf

What is in the new "No More Eggshells" policy anyway?

 

[Mos]

What is in the new "No More Eggshells" policy anyway?

https://media.defense.gov/2025/Apr/25/2003697394/-1/-1/1/RESTORING-GOOD-ORDER-AND-DISCIPLINE-THROUGH-BALANCED-ACCOUNTABILITY.PDF

 

[Flash]

While you can explain to people what their means of redress are, you cannot tell people they can't complain, nor can you impose consequences when they complain about things that aren't illegal, immoral, unethical, etc. I have had people bring up things that aren't in the EEO realm as such (I.E. they just don't like their supervisor), and you can direct them to the appropriate means of redress.

There has to be an avenue for folks to report illegal activity along with the oft talked about 'fraud, waste and abuse'. IG's weren't created in a vacuum and are there for a very good reason, I haven't had a reason to utilize one yet but it is nice to know that they are there if needed.

 

[Spekkio]

What is in the new "No More Eggshells" policy anyway?

No idea and really I have no solutions on how to thread the needle between bitching to the IG and Congress about parking spots (to use Brett's example) and stymieing legitimate complaints.

My overall point is that there comes a crossover where watchdog organizations become overloaded with handling bullshit rather than addressing legitimate issues, and the Army IG report implies that we have reached or exceeded that tipping point.

Everyone applauded the reduction in GMT, but I think there's a lot to be gained to re-adding some CMEO mandatory training back into the mix... because they're not only there to help address racism and I think a good portion of sailors don't know that. Maybe re-naming them to "command climate specialist" or something that implies that their function is more broadly about ensuring fair treatment and a healthy work environment rather than solely addressing discrimination could help, especially since they're supposed to be a significant lead on the CRT. It also communicates a more pro-active role to the people have the collateral duty - their job isn't merely to process complaints, but to assist in training the crew and front-line leaders on expectations for a proper work environment.

 

[Brett327]

CMEO mandatory training

It's already mandatory. A 20 minute training once a year isn't going to dissuade someone from making a complaint that they think is justified. That's not how most people's brains work.