Complaints Resolution (IGQ)

The Inspector General Complaints Resolution (IGQ) team assists service members of all ranks, civilian employees, family members, retirees, and veterans. The team also supports other individuals, including defense contractors and community members, with issues affecting the military community. Complaints may address regulatory violations, wrongdoing, abuse of authority, and fraud, waste, or abuse of resources, equipment, and facilities.

Your Rights & Protections

All individuals have the right to communicate with the IG and Members of Congress. These are considered Protected Communications under 10 U.S.C. § 1034.

• No Restriction: No person may restrict, prevent, or discourage a member of the armed forces or a civilian employee from making lawful communication to the IG, the chain of command, or a Member of Congress.
• No Reprisal: By law, members of the armed forces and civilians shall be free from reprisal (retaliation) for making, preparing, or being perceived as making a protected communication.

Whistleblower Protections for DoD Agencies

Department of Defense (DoD) whistleblower protections apply to military service members, DoD civilian employees, contractors, and certain federal employees. These protections are governed by specific laws and directives regarding retaliation, protected disclosures, and reporting channels (DoDD 7050.06 & 10 U.S.C. § 1034).

Tips for Filing an IG Complaint

• Start with your chain of command, if possible.
• Provide clear, factual details.
• Keep copies of all communications and other relevant documentation.

How to Make a Complaint

• Make an appointment: 
  • Call: 321-494-7870 or 321-494-4373 / DSN 854-7870 or 854-4373
  • Hotline: 321-494-2287
  • Email: SLD45.IG.IG@spaceforce.mil
  • Walk-in: Bldg 423 (HQ Building), 2nd Floor, Rm S-208
• Submit Complaint Form:
  • Complete and sign a DAF Form 102, Inspector General Complaint Form.
• Mail: SLD 45/Inspector General
            1201 Edward H. White II St
            Patrick SFB, FL 32925

Questions? That’s where we come in. Our team is here to help you navigate the options, find the right resolution, and clear the path so your focus stays exactly where it belongs: on the mission.

Exercises (IGX)

The Inspector General Exercises (IGX) team executes rigorous, independent assessments to validate and advance the mission readiness of Space Launch Delta 45 and the Eastern Range. We design and evaluate complex, end-to-end exercises with a deliberate dual focus on Launch Operations and Mission Support, ensuring our forces remain dominant and resilient in Contested, Degraded, and Operationally limited (CDO) environments.

Realistic Testing and Execution

Partnering with the Delta Inspection Team (DIT) and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), IGX builds high-fidelity scenarios that push personnel, processes, and systems to their limits. We simulate severe resources, communication, and infrastructure disruptions to test adaptability, uncover vulnerabilities, and guarantee total force readiness under the most challenging conditions.

Driving Continuous Improvement

By rapidly identifying operational shortfalls, IGX delivers actionable, critical feedback directly to commanders. This relentless evaluation cycle hardens our defenses, drives rapid improvement, and ensures SLD 45 is continually prepared to defeat evolving threats and execute its mission with unwavering readiness during any contingency.

Inspections (IGI)

The Inspector General Inspections (IGI) team executes the Commander’s Inspection Program (CCIP). Our mission is to provide commanders with an independent, objective assessment of the unit’s ability to comply with established policies and directives, while also identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.

Delivering Critical Data to Leadership

IGI provides commanders and senior leaders with critical, data-driven insights regarding the adequacy of current policies, training programs, and resource allocations. Our assessments are designed to support commanders in four key areas:

• Leading People: Ensuring personnel are properly trained, equipped, and supported.
• Executing the Mission: Verifying that mission objectives can be met under current conditions.
• Improving the Unit: Identifying areas for process improvement and innovation.
• Managing Resources: Highlighting opportunities to optimize the use of funds, equipment, and facilities.

Supporting Continuous Improvement

In addition to conducting inspections, IGI manages several internal tracking and assessment programs, including the Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT), Inspector General Evaluation Management System (IGEMS), and Gatekeeper. These tools enable us to monitor compliance, track corrective actions, and provide real-time feedback to commanders and stakeholders. By leveraging these systems, we ensure that identified issues are addressed promptly and that units remain on a path of continuous improvement.