Inspector General
Office Symbol: NATCAPWG/IG
Lt Col Charlotte Wright, CAP
Lt Col Kurt Klingenberger, CAP
Inspector General
Assistant Inspector General
E-mail: ig@natcapwg.cap.gov
Mission Statement
The purpose of the Civil Air Patrol Inspector General System is, in part, to create an independent and objective system that:
- Resolves problems affecting the Civil Air Patrol mission promptly and objectively.
- Creates an atmosphere of trust in which issues can be objectively and fully resolved without retaliation or the fear of reprisal.
- Ensures the existence of responsive complaint and inspection programs characterized by objectivity, integrity, and impartiality.
- Ensures the concerns of Civil Air Patrol members and the best interests of the Civil Air Patrol are addressed through objective fact-finding.
- Educates Civil Air Patrol members and commanders regarding the privileges of and protection for those contacting an inspector general.
- Ensures inspectors general, inspector general staff members, and investigating officers are trained to conduct thorough, unbiased investigations and inspections based on fair and objective fact-finding.
Specific, detailed guidance on the CAP IG program may be found in CAPR 123-1.
Fraud, Waste and Abuse
Fraud, Waste and/or Abuse (FWA) are a drain on the time, effort and resources of the Civil Air Patrol and all of its members. Fraud, waste or abuse can occur through an unintentional act or can occur by deliberate action. Regardless of the intent, fraud, waste and/or abuse CANNOT be tolerated. The definitions for Fraud, Waste and Abuse are listed below. If you believe you know of a potential FWA situation within the Civil Air Patrol, you should contact your group or wing Inspector General or you may use the Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline.
THE FRAUD WASTE AND ABUSE HOTLINES ALLOW YOU TO LEAVE CONFIDENTIAL, PASSWORD PROTECTED INFORMATION AT THE NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS.
When using the Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline, please leave your name, phone number and/or e-mail address, and a short description of the potential FWA situation which you are concerned about. You will be contacted within 3 working days.
FWA HOTLINE E-MAIL: fwa@capnhq.gov
FWA HOTLINE TELEPHONE:
(877) 227-9142 and select option #1
Documents
- Unit Inspection Guide, 1 Oct 05 (PDF)
- Wing Compliance Inspection Guide, 1 Jun 07 (PDF)
Reports and Awards Due Date
| Month | Day | Item | From | To |
| OCT | 1* | Unit Self-Assessment | Squadron | Wing |
| OCT | 1* | Compliance Inspection Self-Assessment | Wing | n/a |
* recommended by MER