Who initiates and supervises a property shortfall investigation?

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The unit commander is the person responsible for all property in the unit and, when a shortfall is found, they must take the lead in understanding what happened. Initiating and supervising a property shortfall investigation falls to the commander because they are the accountable official at the unit level. They appoint an investigating officer, oversee the inquiry, gather evidence, interview involved personnel, and ensure the root causes are identified and addressed. This accountability ensures timely, thorough resolution and appropriate corrective actions, whether that means adjusting procedures, training, or taking disciplinary steps as needed. The Property Book Officer supports with records and documentation, but does not initiate the investigation. The First Sergeant may assist, and the Battalion Commander gets involved if escalated, but the task of starting and guiding the investigation rests with the unit commander.