Plan and Conduct an Inspection

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Plan and Conduct an Inspection

• By Sgt Jurack, Jason
• Excerpts from AR 1-201, AR 20-1, AR 600-20,
  AR735-5

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Purpose of an Inspection

• Maintain established standards
• Ensure accountability of equipment
• Ensure serviceability of equipment
• Ensure health and welfare of soldiers

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Types and Functions of Inspections

• General Inspection
• Command Inspection
• Technical Inspection
• Spot Check Inspection
• Miscellaneous Inspection

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General Inspection

• This is referred to as the Inspector General (IG)
  or Annual Inspector General (AIG) inspection. The
  IG of higher command will normally inspect the
  unit annually.

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Command Inspection

• A formal command inspection includes all phases
  of the units activities and performance of
  personnel. It is conducted by the commander with
  advanced warning.
• An informal command inspection includes all
  phases of the units activities and performance
  of personnel. It is conducted by the commander
  with no advance warning.

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Technical Inspection

• Initial inspection is conducted to find out what
  needs repair, and if the unit can do them.
• In-process inspection is conducted while repairs
  are being conducted on equipment.
• Final inspection is conducted after completion of
  all work, before return of the equipment to
  service.

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Spot Check Inspection

• Spot check inspections are not required, however
  they check the effectiveness of the
  organizational maintenance. You may spot check
  any equipment, records, and training. You may
  remember form basic training when your drill
  Sergeant spot checked you on how proficient you
  were with your M-40 Pro-mask.

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Miscellaneous Inspection

• Inspections by operators and users to perform
  maintenance and determine equipment conditions
  through us of equipment serviceability criteria,
  Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services
  (PMCS)
• Inspections done by supervisors, NCOICs, or OICs.

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NCO Responsibilities

• The appearance, physical conditioning, and
  training of soldiers.
• The maintenance, serviceability, accountability,
  and readiness of the soldiers arms, clothing,
  vehicles, and equipment.
• The appearance and condition of unit billets,
  facilities, and work areas.

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Six Steps in Planning and Conducting an Inspection

• Research
• Checklist
• Information dissemination
• Conduct of the inspection
• Follow-up
• Re-inspection

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Follow up

• Do previous deficiencies still exist?
• Are new trends are developing?
• Are there are supervisory or training problems?
• Are there are re-supply problems?
• Are there problems with communication?