DODD 5505.03
Initiation of Investigations by Defense Criminal Investigative Organizations
| Organization: | DODD |
| Publication Date: | 2 August 2023 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 11 |
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Purpose:
In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive (DoDD) 5106.01, this issuance:
• Establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures to ensure the independence, objectivity, and effectiveness of the Defense Criminal Investigative Organizations (DCIOs).
• Pursuant to Section 1732(b) of Public Law 113-66, establishes a uniform process to record the results of DCIO investigations of alleged violations of the Chapter 47 of Title 10, United States Code, also known and referred to in this issuance as the "Uniform Code of Military Justice."
• Requires DCIOs to identify a DoD nexus when initiating a criminal or civil investigation or conducting investigative activities.
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