To provide the Adjutant General a continuing assessment of the readiness of units and activities assigned to the Kansas National Guard.

Who are we?

• The Inspector General (IG) functions as an extension of The Adjutant General’s (TAG) eyes, ears, voice and conscience.
• We are neutral, unbiased fact finders who execute our duties based on four (4) IG functions: teach and train; assistance; inspections and investigations.
• We provide advice on matters concerning the well-being and readiness of Service members, civilian employees and family members.

Our Goals

• Keep the TAG, staff, & unit leadership fully apprised of significant issues & concerns affecting the KSNG, especially those issues & concerns pertaining to unit readiness and the care & welfare of Soldiers, Airmen, civilians, and family members.
• Work with the commands, units and other agencies, as appropriate, to help resolve concerns brought to the IG’s attention. Through this partnership, we want to make the Command the “Hero” and help them to get there.
• When noncompliance with requisite standards is found, help commanders identify the “root cause[s]” of such noncompliance . . . & work to fix them.

Confidentiality

The IG will do everything possible to keep confidentiality when handling complaints; however it may be unavoidable to disclose some information to properly handle the case. In such instances we will try to contact the complainant prior to disclosure.

Is Your Complaint IG Appropriate?

Read this guideline to determine if your issue is appropriate for the IG. "See the IG?"

If you find your issue is appropriate for the IG, download and fill out the appropriate form below:

Army: DA Form 1559

• DA Form 1559 (Word Version)
• DA Form 1559 (PDF Version) 
• DA Form 1559 (Lotus Forms Version)

Air Force:

• AF IMT 102 (Lotus Forms Version)

Post the Following IG Notification in Work Areas:

Inspector General Notification 14 April 2011

COL James D Nickolas

State IG Office

COL James Nickolas
(785) 274-1021
james.d.nickolas.mil@mail.mil

MAJ Kyle Chansler
(785) 274-1022
kyle.t.chansler.mil@mail.mil

Maj Kimberly Rhoden
(785) 274-1483
kimberly.d.rhoden.mil@mail.mil

Ms. Susan Hicks
(785) 274-1020
susan.a.hicks8.civ@mail.mil

Lt Col Dan Skoda
(785) 861-4906
daniel.skoda@ang.af.mil

Lt Col Brian Riniker
(785) 861-4798
brian.riniker@ang.af.mil

Maj Steve Thomas
(785) 861-4270
steven.thomas@ang.af.mil

184th Intelligence Wing IGs

Lt Col Timothy Smith
(316) 759-7017
timothy.smith@ang.af.mil

Maj Joe Dessenberger 
(316) 759-7571                   joe.dessenberger@ang.af.mil

35th Infantry Division IG

LTC Rick Peat
(785) 608-8573
rick.peat@us.army.mil