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Read Below Before Filing
What to report to the DoD Hotline:
Examples of these types of violations include:
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- Threats to homeland security
- Health and safety issues
- Trafficking in persons
- Improper military mental health evaluations
- Leaks of classified information
- Bribery and acceptance of gratuities
- Counterfeit or substandard parts
- Intelligence Community Whistleblower Protection Act Complaints
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- Whistleblower reprisals
- Conflicts of interest
- Contract and procurement fraud
- Computer crimes
- Health care fraud
- Travel or purchase card fraud
- Cost/labor mischarging
- COVID-19/CARES Act Fraud
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What NOT to report to the DoD Hotline:
Certain matters may be better resolved through other channels, instead of the DoD Hotline.
The following matters are generally NOT investigated by the Department of Defense Inspector General.
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- 911 emergencies
- Minor incidents of time and attendance abuse
- Minor incidents of theft of Government resources
- Minor incidents of misuse of Government vehicles
- Department of Defense job opportunities
- Department of Defense Incentive Awards Program suggestions
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- Personnel matters involving requests for individual relief
- Employment grievances against management officials
- Complaints of EEO discrimination
- Ongoing military criminal proceedings
- Tricare complaints
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- Department of Defense contractor compliance and disclosure requirements
- Locating a military Service member
- Obtaining military records
- Child and spousal support matters
- Pay and allowance matters
- Deceptive lending practices and other consumer fraud
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How to report to the DoD Hotline:
Best Practices for Submitting a complaint to the DoD Hotline.
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- Use the Department of Defense Hotline Online Webform
- Be clear and concise
- Limit use of acronyms
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- Read “What to report to the DoD Hotline” above
- Attachments should be limited to the most relevant information
- Limit the size of files to 5MB
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AUTHORITIES: Public Law 95-452, “Inspector General Act of 1978,” as amended; section 1034, title 10, United States Code (10 U.S.C. § 1034), “Protected Communications; Prohibition of Retaliatory Personnel Actions” (Military Whistleblower Protection Act), as amended; 10 U.S.C. § 1587, “Employees of Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities: Reprisals” (NAFI Whistleblowers), as amended; 10 U.S.C. § 4701, “Contractor Employees: Protection from Reprisal for Disclosure of Certain Information,” as amended; 10 U.S.C. § 2890, “Rights and Responsibilities of Tenants of Housing Units,” as amended; DoD Instruction 7050.01, “DoD Hotline Program,” as amended; DoD Directive (DoDD) 7050.06, “Military Whistleblower Protection,” as amended; DoDD 1401.03, “DoD Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Employee Whistleblower Protection,” as amended; DoDD 5505.06, “Investigations of Allegations Against Senior DoD Officials,” as amended; Presidential Policy Directive 19, “Protecting Whistleblowers with Access to Classified Information,” October 10, 2012; and Directive-Type Memorandum 13-008, “DoD Implementation of Presidential Policy Directive 19,” as amended.
PURPOSES: The DoD Hotline provides a confidential, reliable means for individuals to report fraud, waste, and abuse, violations of law, rule or regulation, mismanagement, and classified information leaks involving the DoD. Information is used to conduct the appropriate investigation.
ROUTINE USES: In addition to the disclosures permitted by 5 USC 552a, Section (b), Conditions of Disclosure, information may be disclosed for any of the reasons listed in the System of Records Notice CIG-16, Inspector General Administrative Investigation Records (IGAIR), from the Office of the Secretary, DoD/Joint Staff published in the Federal Register 87 FR 32391.
DISCLOSURE: Voluntary. Complaints can be submitted anonymously.
Select the Type of Complaint to Report
Please call (800) 424-9098 to report a problem with your online submission.
Hotline Complaint |
Report matters outlined in the Hotline Mission Statement. |
Whistleblower Reprisal |
Report retaliation against an individual thought to have filed a complaint of wrongdoing. |
Classified Information |
Report violations of wrongdoing involving classified information. Follow the instructions provided after clicking the button. |