This two-part article is designed for two audiences: the commander who is wary of intrusive or distracting investigations that lack a positive goal; and the leader who is likely to be tagged as a unit's next investigating officer and who may not have any relevant experience investigating. It will delve into why it is almost always in the best interests of the Soldier, the unit, and the Army to investigate when a commander asks, "How did this happen?" and the answer is, "We don't exactly know."
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