A substantive change to DoDD 7050.06, “Military Whistleblower Protection” and new DoDI 7050.09, “Uniform Standards for Evaluating and Investigating Military Reprisal or Restriction Complaints” published on October 12, 2021.  The updated guidance in DoDD 7050.06 is effective immediately.  The new guidance in DoDI 7050.09 is effective on April 10, 2022.  Therefore, as of October 12, 2021, the Guide to Investigating Military Whistleblower Reprisal and Restriction Complaints does not fully reflect current DoD OIG policies.  An update is forthcoming.  Please continue to use the various worksheets posted at this webpage.
Guide to Investigating Military Whistleblower Reprisal and Restriction Complaints
Guide Cover PDF
Foreword PDF
Chapter 1 - Restriction and Reprisal PDF
Chapter 2 - Intake PDF
Chapter 3 - Investigations PDF
Chapter 4 - Reporting Requirements PDF
Appendices
Appendix List PDF
Appendix A - Protected communications; prohibition of retaliatory actions(10 U.S.C. 1034) PDF
Appendix A - Military Whistleblower Protection (DoDD 7050 06) PDF
Appendix B - Military Reprisal Complaint Intake Worksheet Word
Appendix C - Military Reprisal Investigative Plan Word
Appendix D - Interview Read-In PDF
Appendix E - Whistleblower Reprisal Investigations Guide Investigating Officer Checklist PDF
Appendix F - Whistleblower Reprisal Investigation 1034 Reprisal ROI Template Word
Appendix G - Whistleblower Reprisal Investigation Restriction ROI Template Word
Appendix H - 180-day Letter to the Complainant Template Word
Appendix I - Closure Letter to the Complainant Template PDF
Consolidated Guide
Guide to Investigating Military Whistleblower Reprisal and Restriction Complaints PDF
WRI Oversight Worksheets
WRI Oversight Analysis Worksheet – Investigations PDF
WRI Oversight Analysis Worksheet – Dismissals and Withdrawals PDF
 WRI Restriction Determination PDF
 WRI Reprisal/Restriction Notification PDF
 WRI Reprisal Determination PDF