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and/or any reporting system within a functional community. In many cases, this will necessitate
an on-site visit by the IG. POAs must effectively engage with supported units to identify when
a unit is performing well or struggling to accomplish its mission. POAs will make notification
of any non-compliance found through continual evaluation directly to the process owner, the
chain of command, wing/delta IG and/or MAJCOM/FLDCOM/FOA/DRU IG. Continual
evaluation within organizations is applied both internally and externally to discover
efficiencies and strengths, and to identify and mitigate deficiencies or weaknesses. The
continual evaluation process should identify findings, determine root causes, apply corrective
actions, ensure follow up, and share results across the organization. The IG may supplement
these efforts through exercise, inspection, and documentation. The conduct and effectiveness
of continual evaluation performed by the POA may be a focus area of the HQI.
1.1.7.1. Internal continual evaluation provides an assessment of commander/director
responsibilities IAW AFI 1-2. It should be a reliable, repeatable process that is tailored to
both evaluate a commander's priorities and intent, and meet the needs and requirements
associated with the structure and mission of the organization. Continual evaluation
processes should be well understood throughout the organization, and members should
demonstrate proficiency executing these processes through multiple assessment cycles on
a recurring battle rhythm. Headquarters organizations should consider using the principles
associated with the HQI in Chapter 8 as the framework for conducting routine internal
assessments.
1.1.7.2. External continual evaluation is recurring feedback provided to subordinate
commanders and process owners from AFIA, MAJCOM/FLDCOM/FOA/DRU IGs,
wing/delta IGs, and POAs. POAs should provide functional data/information or other
authorized inspection reports to IGs in order to inform and build the RBSS. Continual
evaluation feedback is also used to inform senior leader decision-making, program
oversight, and to identify gaps or deficiencies in existing guidance.
1.1.8. When differences arise concerning inspections governed by this instruction and other
inspection guidance (e.g., functional inspection requirements, prioritized requirements,
duplicative inspections, frequency, scope, etc.), this instruction takes precedence over other
Air Force and Space Force inspection policy and guidance unless otherwise exempt by this
instruction.
1.2. Purpose of The Inspection System.
1.2.1. Evaluates leadership effectiveness, management performance, aspects of unit culture
and command climate, and prevention of fraud, waste, and abuse. The Inspection System
identifies and reports issues interfering with readiness, economy, efficiency, discipline,
effectiveness, compliance, performance, and surety.
1.2.2. Enables and strengthens commanders’ mission effectiveness and efficiency through
independent assessment and accurate reporting of readiness, economy, efficiency, discipline,
and the ability to execute assigned missions.
1.2.3. Provides commanders at all levels an independent assessment of compliance with
established directives.
1.2.4. Motivates and promotes military discipline, improved unit performance, and
management excellence throughout the chain of command, within units, and across staffs.