106C. Flagging Action Is MandatorySuspension of favorable personnel actions is mandatory if an investigation (formal or informal) is initiated on a Soldier by military or civilian authorities. Regardless of the reason for an arrest by civilian authorities, an arrested Soldier must be immediately flagged IAW AR 600-8-2, paragraphs 2-1 and 2-2. The regulation now defines investigation broadly and suspension of favorable actions on a Soldier is mandatory when military or civilian authorities initiate any investigation or inquiry that may potentially
result in disciplinary action, financial loss, or other loss to the Soldier’s rank, pay, or privileges. AR 600-8-2, paragraphs e and 2-2a.
D. What Do We Investigate?• Training accidents Operational accidents Combat operations (e.g.
friendly fire, hostile deaths Garrison operations Minor misconduct Serious military-specific misconduct Complaints and inquiries Property damage Off-duty and on-duty incidents Other incidents/events that may affect unit readiness or effectiveness
E. Why Do We Investigate?•
To gather, analyze, and record relevant information To collect,
assemble, analyze, and record available evidence about a particular matter To discover information upon which to make decisions To ascertain facts and to report them to the appointing authority To learn lessons, sustain success and correct mistakes To further transparency
and accountability**Expect that every investigation will be scrutinized by Congress and released to the public**Return to Table of Contents 
