R.I.P., I.G.: A Critical Look at the Future of Inspector General Reform

This article examines growing calls for significant reform of the Department of Defense Inspector General system and the arguments made by critics who believe its current structure is no longer effective. It discusses the idea that meaningful institutional change often involves dismantling outdated systems before rebuilding improved ones, while also exploring the risks, challenges, and implications of such a transformation for oversight, accountability, and trust within the military.