DODI 6055.07 - Mishap Notification, Investigation, Reporting, and Record Keeping

Scope

DODI 6055.07 sets DoD policy on mishap notification, investigation, reporting, and record keeping. The instruction establishes mishap class definitions, notification timelines, safety investigation procedures, and lessons-learned dissemination. The Marine Corps coordinates safety investigations alongside JAGMAN administrative investigations under JAGINST 5800.7G Chapter II.

Structure

• Paragraph 1: Purpose.
• Paragraph 2: Applicability.
• Paragraph 3: Definitions.
• Paragraph 4: Policy.
• Paragraph 5: Responsibilities.
• Paragraph 6: Procedures.
• Paragraph 7: Information Requirements.
• Paragraph 8: Releasability.
• Paragraph 9: Summary of Change 2.
• Paragraph 10: Effective Date.
• Enclosure 1: References.
• Enclosure 2: Responsibilities.
• Enclosure 3: Investigating Friendly Fire Incidents.
• Enclosure 4: Investigations.
• Enclosure 5: Privileged Safety Information.
• Enclosure 6: Requirements for Minimum Standard Data.
• Enclosure 7: DoD Mishap Data Requirements Working Group Functions.
• Enclosure 8: Mishap Notification, Investigation, and Reporting Procedures.
• Enclosure 9: DoD Component Requirements for Safety Investigation Reports.
• Enclosure 10: DoD Component Information Cross-Feed Requirements.
• Enclosure 11: DoD Component Record-Keeping Requirements.
• Glossary.

Coverage

• Mishap class definitions (Class A through Class E) per paragraph 3 and Enclosure 8.
• Notification timelines to higher headquarters and DoD per paragraph 6 and Enclosure 8.
• Safety investigation board structure and procedures per Enclosure 4.
• Privileged safety information protections per Enclosure 5.
• Cross-coordination with administrative and criminal investigations.

Connection to Marine Corps policy

• JAGINST 5800.7G Manual of the Judge Advocate General Chapter II governs administrative investigations running alongside safety investigations.
• JAGINST 5800.7G Chapter II Appendix A-2-o (Aviation Mishaps) cross-references the DODI 6055.07 framework.
• MCO 5100.29C Marine Corps Safety Program cross-references DODI 6055.07.

Status

Active. Incorporating Change 2 dated June 11, 2019. Distribution Statement A.