Provide assistance to all Service Members of the Nebraska National Guard, it's Employees, Retirees, and Family Members by conducting inquiries, investigations, and compliance inspections of units while performing other duties as may be required by law and regulation or as directed by The Adjutant General (TAG).

Who We Are:
Inspectors General are confidential advisors to, and fact-finders for, The Adjutant General (TAG). Inspectors General assist with increasing readiness and bolstering warfighting capabilities by performing the four IG functions: Inspections, Assistance (Assistance Requests), Investigations, and Teaching & Training. Inspectors General perform these four functions by remaining unbiased, objective, fair, and impartial. Inspectors General work to determine the facts and “what is right?” by researching and analyzing appropriate and applicable Department of Defense (DOD) Directives, Army Regulations, Air Force Instructions, and policies.
Our Goals:

• Keep the TAG, staff and unit leadership fully apprised of significant issues & concerns affecting the Nebraska National Guard, especially those issues & concerns pertaining to unit readiness and the care & welfare of Soldiers, civilians, and family members.
• Work with the commands, units and other agencies, as appropriate, to help resolve concerns brought to the IG’s attention as IG Action Requests (IGARs) or IG Personal and Fraud Waste and Abuse Complaint Registration.
• When non-compliance with requisite standards is found, help commanders identify the “root cause[s]” of such non-compliance and work to fix the issue.

• The IG works for the commander (State IG for the TAG, Division IG for the Division Commander, Installation IG for the Wing Commander, etc…)
• The IG must be a “problem solver”; however, they cannot “fix” things by themselves. IGs must work by, with, and through commanders, staff sections, the NCO support channel, and civilian leadership.
• IGs can recommend courses of action but cannot “direct” any course of action.

 
Confidentiality:
The IG will do everything possible to keep confidentiality when handling complaints; however, it may be unavoidable to disclose some information to properly handle the case. In such instances we will try to contact the complainant prior to disclosure.

• Give your chain of command a chance to solve the problem. Many problems must be addressed to the chain of command for resolution anyway.
• If IG assistance is needed, contact the Nebraska IG team first.
  • This office has had cases in which complainants first contacted Department of the Army IG, NGB-IG, etc. If your complaint involves the Nebraska NG, outside IGs will refer the case to this IG for action. In the interest of time, contact the NE IG first at 402-309-8380.
• Be sure you have a problem, not just a peeve.
• Be honest and don’t provide misleading information. IGs will discover the truth quickly in most cases and there are penalties for knowingly providing false information.
• Keep in mind that IGs are not policy makers. If a policy is flawed you can submit proposed change on a DA form 2028.
• Keep in mind that IGs can only recommend, not order a resolution. Only Commanders can order; the role of the IG is to advise the Commander.
• Remember IGs can only resolve a case on the basis of fact. Your claim that a supervisor has violated the rules doesn’t make it fact. A claim must be supported with evidence.
• Don’t expect instant action on your request.  Be patient. Investigations take time, and IGs tend to have heavy workloads.
• Be prepared to take “no” for the answer. In any case, “Yes” or “no,” the IG will explain why

1.  What exactly do you want/need the IG to do for you?
2.  Have you given your chain of command an opportunity to address the problem? (Be prepared to identify leaders to whom you spoke with and their response to your request for assistance.)
3.  Do you have any supporting documentation?
4.  Have you requested assistance from any other source or agency?
5.  What is your status? (M-Day, AGR, Mil Tech, Civilian, Family Member, etc)

When you come to the IG for assistance, the IG team will require you to fill out one of the following forms (Depending on branch of service). Coming to the IG with this form pre-filled out will expedite the IG’s resolution process.
Department of the Army Form 1559 (Inspector General Action Request)
Department of the Air Force Form 102 (Inspector General Complaint Form)

If you believe that NE IG’s response to your concerns is not fair, complete, or in accordance with law or regulation - or if you believe that contacting the Nebraska Military Department Office of the Inspector General may jeopardize your interests - you may contact either the National Guard Bureau Inspector General Office (NGB-IG) or Department of the Army Inspector General or the Inspector General, Department of Defense Hotline:
 
NGB-IG Telephone: 703-607-7539
NGB-IG Email: ng.ncr.ngb-arng.mbx.ngb-ig@army.mil