When does the military use a Board of Inquiry?
The Military uses Boards of Inquiry (BOIs), sometimes known as Show Cause boards, to consider a wide range of misconduct or issues that pertain to an officer’s or service member’s [...]
Difference Between a Commander’s Inquiry and a 15-6 Investigation
A Commander’s Inquiry and a 15-6 Investigation are administrative procedures used by the U.S. military to investigate incidents, allegations, or issues within the command. However, they [...]
Navy pulls sexual harassment investigation authority from commanders
Navy Secretary, Carlos Del Toro, has withdrawn the sexual harassment investigation authority for commanders to conduct their own investigations. Instead, Commanders who receive formal complaints [...]
How adverse administrative action leads to separation
Adverse administrative actions end careers and separate service members from their benefits. Investigation can lead to AdSep. Documented misconduct leads to a lack of promotion, which leads to [...]
Military Justice Reform in the 2022 NDAA
In December 2021, Congress passed, and the President signed, the fiscal year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act or “NDAA”. The 2022 NDAA makes significant changes to the U.S. military [...]
How to request your military records including your DD214
Requesting your service records Applying for VA benefits or looking for help with a discharge upgrade? Although looking for old service records is not a legal issue, we occasionally get asked [...]
