Inspection Trends and Superior Practices

Inspections Division

Inspector General of the Marine Corps

This page highlights current inspection trends and superior practices within functional areas identified through IGMC CCI and ICI results. This information is designed to drive targeted action and continuous improvement by providing leaders with a clear understanding of recurring strengths and weaknesses across the institution. By understanding these trends and superior practices, we can implement effective strategies to enhance performance and maintain institutional readiness.

Page updated on 5 November 2025

Functional area	number	trend
Transition Readiness	1700.31	Lack of Compliance with Mandated Timelines	Low adherence to congressionally mandated timeframes - Specifically, completion times consistently exceed required timeframes for Initial Counselings, Pre-Separation Counselings, Transition Readiness Seminars, and Commander's Verifications.
Transition Readiness	1700.31	Inaccurate Data Entry	Incorrect entry of “TA” and “TZ” codes.
Government Travel Charge Card	4600	Inadequate Management and Oversight of GTCC	Inadequate check-in/check-out procedures and the failure to extract, work, and maintain required reports, SOUs, and training certificates.
Defense Travel System	4650	Improper DTS Permissions and Management	Unauthorized appointments; assignment of permissions without required documentation (DD Form 577); failure to maintain separation of duties for DTA appointments; DTAs not fulfilling reporting responsibilities; and travel vouchers not submitted within the mandated 5-day timeframe.
Postal Affairs & Official Mail - Organization	5110.2	Deficiencies in Mail Handling & Accountability	Chain of custody issues due to missing receipts for accountable mail transfers (mail clerk to authorized agent), undesignated authorized agents (no written designation from CO), incomplete personal accountable mail forms, improper use of mail forms (official and/or accountable mail), unauthorized personnel handling daily mail, and mail held beyond authorized timelines.
Substance Assessment & Counseling	5300.17	Inadequate Testing Practices	Lack of monthly testing for SACOs, UPCs, and Observers; failure to meet the 10% monthly testing goal; non-compliance with 72-hour testing upon PCS check-in or return from extended leave; and failure to test all Marines annually.
Substance Assessment & Counseling	5300.17	Deficiencies in Substance Abuse Training & Procedures	Annual Supervisory Level Substance Abuse Program training is lacking for officers and SNCOs; urinalysis authorizations are improper, potentially invalidating results; training records and case files are not maintained, hindering accountability and analysis; and collection procedures deviate from established protocols.