Report of Survey Officer Brief
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Report of Survey Officer
Where to BEGIN Briefing
Outline
Where to begin
Selection Process
Responsibilities
Timeline
Extensions
Actions After Making Recommendations
References
Where to Begin
Familiarize yourself with the report of survey process (on the G-4 webpage) by,
–1 View “Where to BEGIN Briefing” for first time ROS
–2 Review THE REPORT OF SURVEY OFFICER’S
Quick Reference Guide
–3 Review Top Ten Most ROS Mistakes (G-4 webpage)
–4 Refer to AR 735-5, Ch 13 (hit hyperlink on G4 webpage)
–5 Refer to DA Pam 735-5 (hit hyperlink on G4 webpage)
Selection Process
Appointed by the Approving Authority (Commander in the grade of COLONEL or above)
Senior in grade to the individual(s) named in the report of survey subject to potential financial liability
Commissioned or Warrant officer; NCO in the grade of SFC or above; civilian employee GS-7 or above
Responsibilities
Receive a briefing from Bde S-4 or appointing authority prior to starting this investigation
Conduct a fair, impartial and thorough investigation concerning loss of government property
Make recommendations based on your investigation to assist the approving official in making the final decision
Decision can be to relieve all concerned or to assess financial liability
Timeline
Unless the approving authority specifies a shorter time, a survey officer has
75 CALENDAR DAYS
to
Complete the Investigation
Reference: AR 735-5, Figure 13-1
Extensions
Will be requested in writing.
Explain why there is a delay.
Attached extension request and approval to the report of survey as an exhibit.
Request for extension does not mean the extension is granted
Actions After Making Recommendations
If financial liability is not assessed:
return the completed survey to the S-4.
If financial liability is assessed:
Notify service member.
If a rebuttal is received, amend report of survey if necessary.
forward to the Battalion S-4.
If a rebuttal is not received in the correct timeframe, forward survey to the Battalion S-4
References
AR 735-5 Policies and Procedures for Property Accountability
DA PAM 735-5 Survey Officer’s Guide
Report of Survey Officer
Briefing
