Military Whistleblower Protection Act
Active duty, Guard, Reserve servicemembers
Statute
10 U.S.C. § 1034 (Military Whistleblower Protection Act)
Scope
Active duty, Guard, Reserve servicemembers
Protected Communications
- Reports to Inspector General
- Reports to Congress or congressional committees
- Reports to DoD audit/investigation/law enforcement organizations
- Reports to any person or organization in chain of command
Prohibited Retaliation
- Unfavorable personnel action
- Withholding or canceling promotion
- Reassignment or transfer
- Unfavorable performance evaluation
- Denial of awards
Filing
File with DoD Inspector General within 1 year of adverse action