scope:

The provisions of this instruction are applicable to NAVSEA Headquarters, affiliated PEOs, and all NAVSEA subordinate activities and detachments.

Purpose.

To establish Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) policy, procedures, and guidance for the processing and documenting of Hotline complaints at NAVSEA Headquarters, affiliated Program Executive Office (PEO) organizations, subordinate activities and detachments, and to supplement guidance contained in references (a) and (b). This instruction also reaffirms the Command's commitment toward ensuring that Hotline complaints are received and investigated by the NAVSEA Inspector General (IG) in a professional and timely manner. This is a complete revision and should be read in its entirety, as reference (a) establishes specific staffing, training, investigative, and quality assurance procedures for all Deparatment of the Navy (DON) offices performing IG functions.