151st Wing Inspector General Complaints and Resolutions (IGQ)

Our Mission

The primary charge of the IG in this role is to sustain a credible Air Force IG system, by ensuring a responsive Complaints & Resolution Program. In addition, the IG is responsible for the Fraud, Waste and Abuse (FWA) program.
 
The IG Ensures the concerns of all complaints and the best interests of the Air Force are addresses through objective fact-finding.
 
Disclaimer: IAW the Whistleblower Protection Against Reprisal Under Title 10, United States Code, Section 1034 (10 USC 1034), members of the armed forces shall be free from reprisal for making or preparing to make a protected communication.

Who we are

Lt. Col. Nathan Jones
801-245-2669
nathanael.jones.3@us.af.mil 
Lt. Col. Ben Evans
801-245-2075
Benjamin.evans.1@us.af.mil
Maj. Cristy Jonkman
801-245-1766
Christina.jonkman@us.af.mil

 

Key Defenitions

Protected Communication: A communication in which a member of the armed forces complains of, or discloses information that the member reasonably believes constitutes evidence of, any of the following:

  • (A) A violation of law or regulation, including a law or regulation prohibiting sexual harassment or unlawful discrimination.
  • (B) Mismanagement, a gross waste of funds, an abuse of authority, or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety
Restriction: Preventing or attempting to prevent members of the Armed Forces from making or preparing to make lawful communications to Members of Congress or an Inspector General.

Reprisal: No person may take (or threaten to take) an unfavorable personnel action, or withhold (or threaten to withhold) a favorable personnel action, as a reprisal against a member of the armed forces for making or preparing-

  • (A) a communication to a Member of Congress or an Inspector General that may not be restricted; or
  • (B) a communication that is made (or prepared to be made) to-
(i) a Member of Congress;

(ii) an Inspector General 

(iii) a member of a Department of Defense audit, inspection, investigation, or law enforcement organization; or

(iv) any other person or organization (including any person or organization in the chain of command) designated pursuant to regulations or other established administrative procedures for such communications.

First Steps in the Complaint Process

Fill out an AF Form 102, and email it to Major Jonkman, Lt. Col. Evans or Lt. Col. Jones

WHO MAY FILE AIR FORCE IG COMPLAINTS?

If you have a concern and are unsure if you should file a complaint, contact your local IG office for guidance. Any Air Force military or civilian member may file an IG complaint. However, many Department of the Air Force civilian complaints (e.g., discrimination, sexual harassment, and conditions of employment) must be addressed by agencies other than the IG. Anyone, including civilians with no Air Force affiliation, may file Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) complaints. Depending on the circumstances, the IG may also accept complaints from dependents or relatives of active duty members and retirees and their dependents. However, it is always best for the actual "victim" or person who witnessed the alleged wrongdoing to file the complaint.

WHEN ARE IG COMPLAINTS APPROPRIATE?

Individuals should attempt to resolve FWA issues and personal complaints at the lowest possible level, using command channels before elevating them to the next higher level or to the IG. Further, complaints must be promptly filed within IG, command, or other grievance channels. IG's may dismiss a complaint if there is no FWA, recognizable wrong or violation of law, regulation, or policy. Also, complaints more than one year from date of occurrence will normally be dismissed, unless there are extraordinary circumstances or special Air Force interests to justify an investigation.

WHAT TYPE OF COMPLAINTS ARE NOT IG APPROPRIATE?

The following issues and allegations are ordinarily not appropriate for USAF IG intervention (this list is not all inclusive):

  • Issues NOT related to the Air Force
  • Criminal allegations
  • Issues that have other means of redress (i.e. Chain-of-Command)
  • Courts-martial actions
  • Non-judicial punishment
  • Discharge issues
  • Officer Performance Reports
  • Enlisted Performance Reports
  • Force shaping issues
  • Pay/Financial issues
  • Personnel issues
  • Equal Opportunity issues
  • Civilian allegations of reprisal or restriction

Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA)

  • ​Fraud - Any intentional deception designed to unlawfully deprive the government of something of value or to secure from the government for an individual a benefit, privilege, allowance, or consideration to which he or she is not entitled.
  • Waste - The extravagant, careless, or needless expenditure of government funds or the consumption of government property that results from deficient practices, systems controls, or decisions.  The term also includes improper practices not involving prosecutable fraud.
  • Abuse - Intentional wrongful or improper use of government resources.

Contact

Building 210, Room 121

(801) 245-2669/2075

IG Resources

Air Force Hotline Numbers and Email

DoD Hotline:  1-800-424-9098
Complaints Resolution: 
Direct:  202-404-5354 
Toll Free:  1-800-538-8429 
Mailing Address:
Office of the AF Inspector General
1140 AF Pentagon
Washington DC 20330-1140

References and Guidance

Our governing guidance is AFI 90-301, Inspector General Complaints Resolution. If you would like to read our AFI, utilize the Air Force E-Publishing website, this is to ensure you have the most current version.

Whistle Blower Act 10 USC 1034: Protected communications; prohibition of retaliatory personnel actions (house.gov)