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What to Do If Command Appoints an AR 15-6 Investigating Officer

An AR 15-6 investigation can shape the entire future of a case. Soldiers should understand their rights, avoid rushed statements, preserve evidence, and seek advice before participating.

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What this means in practice

An AR 15-6 investigation can shape the entire future of a case. Soldiers should understand their rights, avoid rushed statements, preserve evidence, and seek advice before participating.

Military administrative and disciplinary matters are often decided by deadlines, documents, written submissions, credibility, and command judgment. The best response depends on the evidence, the Soldier’s record, the command’s theory, and the outcome that needs to be protected.

Mr. Kamoroff helps clients evaluate the evidence, identify the strongest facts, avoid unnecessary self-inflicted harm, and present the client’s story in a disciplined way.

An AR 15-6 investigation can become the factual basis for later action.

Command investigations often begin as fact-finding, but the findings can later support a GOMOR, Article 15/NJP, administrative separation, officer elimination, relief, evaluation damage, or other adverse action.

Before participating

Understand whether you are a subject, suspect, respondent, or witness.
Preserve favorable documents and witness information.
Do not give a rushed statement without advice.
Consider how the investigation may be used later.

FAQ

Common questions

Is an AR 15-6 serious?

Yes. It can lead to a GOMOR, Article 15, separation, elimination, relief, or other adverse action.

Do I have to give a statement?

You should get legal advice before deciding whether to provide any statement or evidence.

Need help with this issue?

If your deadline is approaching, do not wait until the response period is nearly over. Use the consultation form and include your rank, duty station, type of matter, and suspense date.

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Review before you respond

Need focused legal judgment before deciding what to do next?

An Urgent Military Case Assessment is a paid limited-scope review for Soldiers, NCOs, and Officers who already have paperwork, evidence, or a short suspense and need a practical assessment of risks, options, and recommended next steps.

More than a consultation. Less than full representation.

The assessment does not include drafting, command contact, law-enforcement contact, negotiation, appearance, submission of materials, or follow-on representation unless separately agreed in writing.

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Do not treat a GOMOR or Article 15 like routine paperwork.

A weak response can follow you for years. The earlier you get focused help, the more time there is to analyze the evidence, develop the facts, and present the strongest possible rebuttal or response.

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