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     Exemptions claimed for the system:
       None.

   #..A0015-185 SFMR

   #....System name: 

       Correction of Military Records Cases.
     System location: 
       Army Review Boards Agency, Army Board for the Correction of 
   Military Records, 1941 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202-
   4508. Copy of Board decision is incorporated in petitioner's Official 
   Military Personnel File except where such action would nullify relief 
   granted, in which case application and decision are retained in files 
   of the Correction Board.
     Categories of individuals covered by the system: 
       Present or former members of the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve or 
   Army National Guard who apply for the correction of his/her military 
   records.
     Categories of records in the system: 
       Application for Correction of Military or Naval Record (DD Form 
   149), documentary evidence, affidavits, information from individual's 
   military record pertinent to corrective action requested, testimony, 
   hearing transcripts when appropriate, briefs/arguments, advisory 
   opinions, findings, conclusions and decisional documents of the 
   Board.
     Authority for maintenance of the system: 
       5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations; 10 U.S.C. 3013, Secretary 
   of the Army; 10 U.S.C. 1552; and E.O. 9397 (SSN).
   Purpose(s): 
       Records are used by the Board to consider all applications 
   properly before it to determine the existence of an error or an 
   injustice.
     Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including 
   categories of users and the purposes of such uses: 
       In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 
   U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information 
   contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a 
   routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
       To the Department of Justice when cases are litigated.
       The `Blanket Routine Uses' set forth at the beginning of the 
   Army's compilation of systems of records notices also apply to this 
   system.
     Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, 
   retaining, and disposing of records in the system:  
     Storage: 
       Paper records in file folders and microfiche.
     Retrievability: 
       By applicant's surname and Social Security Number.
     Safeguards: 
       Information is privileged, and restricted to individuals who have 
   a need for the record in the performance of their official duties. 
   All records are retained in locked rooms within Crystal Mall 4 which 
   has security guards.
     Retention and disposal: 
       Records are retained at the Army Board for Correction of Military 
   Records for at least 6 months after case is closed and then retired 
   to the National Personnel Records Center where they are retained for 
   20 years.
     System manager(s) and address: 
       Director, Army Board for the Correction of Military Records, 1941 
   Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202-4508.
     Notification procedure: 
       Individuals seeking to determine whether information about 
   themselves is contained in this system should address written 
   inquiries to the Director, Army Board for the Correction of Military 
   Records, 1941 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202-4508.
       Individual must furnish full name, Social Security Number, 
   service number if assigned, current address and telephone number, 
   information that will assist in locating the record, and signature.
     Record access procedures: 
       Individuals seeking access to information about themselves 
   contained in this system should address written inquiries to the 
   Director, Army Board for the Correction of Military Records, 1941 
   Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202-4508.
       Individual must furnish full name, Social Security Number, 
   service number if assigned, current address and telephone number, 
   information that will assist in locating the record, and signature.
     Contesting record procedures: 
       The Army's rules for accessing records, and for contesting 
   contents and appealing initial agency determinations are contained in 
   Army Regulation 340-21; 32 CFR part 505; or may be obtained from the 
   system manager.
     Record source categories: 
       From the individual, his/her Official Military Personnel File, 
   other Army records/reports, relevant documents from any source.
     Exemptions claimed for the system:
       None.

   #..A0020-1aa  SAIG

   #....System name: 

       Inspector General Investigation Files.
     System location: 
       Primary location: Office of the U.S. Army Inspector General 
   Agency, Headquarters, Department of the Army, 1700 Army Pentagon, 
   Washington, DC 20310-1700.
       Secondary location: Offices of Inspector General at major Army 
   commands, field operating agencies, installations and activities, 
   Army-wide. Official mailing addresses are published as an appendix to 
   the Army's compilation of systems of records notices.
     Categories of individuals covered by the system: 
       Any individual, military or civilian, against whom allegations of 
   wrongdoing have been made related to violations of laws, rules, or 
   regulations or to mismanagement, gross waste of funds, or abuse of 
   authority, that have been reviewed or investigated.
     Categories of records in the system: 
       Investigation case files containing investigative reports, such 
   as, preliminary inquiries and Reports of Investigation (ROIs), and 
   administrative documents; and computer indices. ROIs include the 
   authority for the inquiry/investigation, matters investigate, 
   narrative, summaries/excerpts of testimony given by witnesses and 
   appended exhibits that may include supporting documents, documentary 
   evidence, summaries of interviews or transcripts of verbatim 
   testimony, or other investigative information from Federal, State, 
   and local investigative agencies and departments. Administrative 
   documents in the files include those that guide or facilitate 
   inquiry/investigative activities in the cases and provide the 
   opening, transfer, or closing data for the cases. Computerized 
   indices contain the names/subjects of the inquiry/investigation, 
   opening and closing dates, codes for the type of allegations and 
   their disposition, brief summaries of allegations, case notes, 
   locations of the inquiries/investigations and the assigned case 
   numbers.
     Authority for maintenance of the system: 
       10 U.S.C. 3013, Secretary of the Army; 10 U.S.C. 3014; 10 U.S.C. 
   3020; 10 U.S.C. 3065(a); Inspector General Act of 1978 (Pub L. 95-
   452), as amended; 42 U.S.C. 10606 et seq., Victims Rights; Department 
   of Defense Directive 1030.1, Victim and Witness Assistance.
   Purpose(s): 
       To review and conduct non-criminal law enforcement inquiries/
   investigations into allegations of wrongdoing by Army personnel 
   related to violations of laws, rules, or regulations or to 
   mismanagement, gross waste of funds, or abuse of authority and report 
   the results to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Department 
   of Defense Inspector General, Office of the Secretary of the Army and 
   Army officials, and to commanders so they may discharge their 
   responsibilities under the Inspector General Act of 1978 for 
   maintaining discipline, law, and order.
       To provide detailed information necessary for the Secretary of 
   Defense and Secretary of the Army, Army officials and commanders to 
   direct further investigation, effect corrective personnel or other 
   administrative action; to provide facts and evidence upon which to 
   base prosecution; to provide information to other investigative 
   elements of the Army, Department of Defense, other Federal, State, or 
   local agencies having jurisdiction over the substance of the 
   allegations or a related investigative interest; to provide 
   information upon which determinations may be made for individuals' 
   suitability for various personnel actions including but not limited 
   to retention, promotion, assignment, retirement in grade or selection 
   for sensitive or critical positions in the Armed Forces or Federal 
   service.
     Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including 
   categories of users and the purposes of such uses: 
       In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 
   U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information 
   contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a 
   routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
       To victims and witnesses of a crime for purposes of providing 
   information, consistent with the requirements of the Victim and 
   Witness Assistance Program, regarding the investigation and 
   disposition of an offense.
       The DoD `Blanket Routine Uses' set forth at the beginning of the 
   Army's compilation of systems of records notices also apply to this 
   system.
     Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, 
   retaining, and disposing of records in the system:  
     Storage: 
       Paper records in file folders; electronic storage media; CD-ROM.
     Retrievability: 
       By individual's full name and/or other descriptive information 
   cross-referenced to the case number.
     Safeguards: 
       Access is limited to authorized individuals having need for the 
   records in the performance of their official duties. Paper files and 
   CD-ROMs are stored in containers with locks, located in a locked 
   room, in a secured building with controlled access. Computer indices 
   are secured in locked rooms with limited/controlled access. Access to 
   computerized information is controlled by a system of assigned 
   passwords and available only to personnel responsible for system 
   operation and maintenance.
     Retention and disposal: 
       Office of The Inspector General primary location of inquiry/
   investigative case files that contain allegations, that attract high 
   public and/or Congressional Committee or Sub-Committee interest, or 
   that are deemed to be historical significance by the Inspector 
   General, are retained for 30 years, except that they may be offered 
   to the National Archives after 25 years. Paper files are transferred 
   to a Federal Records Center 2 years after completion of the 
   inquiries/investigations and destroyed by burning upon completion of 
   the transfer. The case files on CD-ROMs are erased by media being 
   physically destroyed, unless retained permanently by the National 
   Archives. Paper files of closed inquiry/investigative cases held by 
   the secondary location Offices of The Inspector General are retained 
   for up to 3 years, at the conclusion of which they are forwarded to 
   the Office of The Inspector General system manager for optical 
   scanning and retention as stated above.
     System manager(s) and address: 
       Chief, Investigations Division, Office of the Inspector General, 
   Headquarters, Department of the Army, 1700 Army Pentagon, Washington, 
   DC 20310-1700.
     Notification procedure: 
       Individuals seeking to determine if information about themselves 
   is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the 
   Office of the Inspector General, Headquarters, Department of the 
   Army, ATTN: Records Release Office, 1700 Army Pentagon, Washington, 
   DC 20310-1700.
       Individual should provide the full name, home address, telephone 
   numbers and Army unit or activity to which assigned at the time of 
   any Army Inspector General investigation, and a free statement. 
   Requests submitted on behalf of other persons must include their 
   written, notarized or certified authorization.
     Record access procedures: 
       Individuals seeking to determine if information about themselves 
   is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the 
   Office of the Inspector General, Headquarters, Department of the 
   Army, ATTN: Records Release Office, 1700 Army Pentagon, Washington, 
   DC 20310-1700.
       Individual should provide the full name, home address, telephone 
   numbers and Army unit or activity to which assigned at the time of 
   any Army Inspector General investigation, and a fee statement. 
   Requests submitted on behalf of other persons must include their 
   written, notarized or certified authorization.
     Contesting record procedures: 
       The Army's rules for accessing records, and for contesting 
   contents and appealing initial agency determinations are contained in 
   Army Regulation 340-21; 32 CFR part 505; or may be obtained from the 
   system manager.
     Record source categories: 
       From the individual, Army records and reports, and other sources 
   providing or containing pertinent information.
     Exemptions claimed for the system:
       Investigatory material complied for law enforcement purposes may 
   be exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(2). However, if an individual 
   is denied any right, privilege, or benefit for which he would 
   otherwise be entitled by Federal law or for which he would otherwise 
   be eligible, as a result of the maintenance of such information, the 
   individual will be provided access to such information except to the 
   extent that disclosure would reveal the identity of a confidential 
   source.
       Investigatory material complied solely for the purpose of 
   determining suitability, eligibility, or qualifications for federal 
   civilian employment, military service, federal contracts, or access 
   to classified information may be exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
   552a(k)(5), but only to the extent that such material would reveal 
   the identity of a confidential source.
       An exemption rule for this system has been promulgated in 
   accordance with requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(1), (2), and (3), (c) 
   and (e) published in 32 CFR part 505. For additional information 
   contact the system manager.

   #..A0020-1bSAIG

   #....System name: Inspector General Action Request/Assistance Files.

     System location: 
       Primary location is at the U.S. Army Inspector General Agency, 
   Department of the Army, The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-1700.
       Secondary location is at the Offices of Inspectors General at 
   major Army commands, field operating agencies, installations and 
   activities, Army-wide. Official mailing addresses are published as an 
   appendix to the Army's compilation of systems of records notices.
     Categories of individuals covered by the system: 
       Any person who submits a request for assistance to an Inspector 
   General.
     Categories of records in the system: 
       Individual's request/complaint, all related reports of inquiry, 
   studies, memoranda, and reference material; name, component, and 
   functional relationship or complainant to military; correspondence 
   reflecting disposition of request.
     Authority for maintenance of the system: 
       10 U.S.C. 3013 and 3020.
   Purpose(s): 
       To record complaints of wrongdoing and requests for assistance, 
   to document inquiries, research facts and circumstances, sources of 
   information, impressions and conclusions; to record action taken and 
   notification of interested parties and agencies.
     Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including 
   categories of users and the purposes of such uses: 
       The `Blanket Routine Uses' set forth at the beginning of the 
   Army's compilation of record system notices apply to this record 
   system.
     Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, 
   retaining, and disposing of records in the system:
     Storage: 
       Paper records in binders/file folders and computer data base.
     Retrievability: 
       By requester's surname or by other descriptive name cross-
   referenced to case number.
     Safeguards: 
       Files are stored in locked containers accessible only to 
   authorized persons with an official need to know. Computer data base 
   access is limited by terminal control and a password system to 
   authorized persons with an official need to know.
     Retention and disposal: 
       Requests for assistance and/or complaints acted on by The 
   Inspector General, Headquarters, Department of the Army, are retained 
   for 2 years following completion and closing of case.
     System manager(s) and address: 

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