This article examines how the “preponderance of evidence” standard is applied within Department of Defense Inspector General processes and related administrative systems. Drawing on analysis by Haley Fuller, JD, it explores concerns that evidentiary thresholds may be inconsistently applied or misunderstood in practice, potentially affecting fairness and outcomes in investigative findings. The piece raises broader questions about how low evidentiary standards are interpreted, how decisions are reached, and what safeguards exist to ensure consistency and accuracy in administrative determinations.