MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION

SUBJECT: Army Directive 2025-07 (Standardization of Investigation and Personnel Action Processes)

1. References. See references enclosed.

2. Purpose. This directive updates Army regulatory requirements for investigation processing, collateral personnel actions, and associated training requirements, including Army Regulation (AR) 15–6, AR 20–1, and AR 600–8–2.

3. Applicability. This directive applies to the Regular Army, U.S. Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve.

4. Policy. The provisions of this directive are effective 30 days from the date of signature. Proponents of ARs identified in paragraph 5 of this directive retain authority to approve exceptions to any requirement of this directive.

a. The following definition applies to AR 15–6, AR 20–1, and AR 600–8–2:

“Credible evidence/information” is “evidence of attributable or corroborated information, in any form, disclosed to or obtained by an Appointing Authority or Investigative Authority that—considering the original source, the nature of the information, and the totality of the circumstances—is sufficient to raise a question of fact that would cause a reasonable Appointing Authority or Investigative Authority under similar circumstances to inquire further. Information may be credible, even though not initially supported by a preponderance of the evidence. However, to be credible, the information must be based on more than mere speculation and not clearly contradicted by known and material facts. To be attributable, the Appointing Authority or Investigative Authority must be able to authenticate the evidence or information. To be actionable, the original source(s) of information should be reasonably valid or verifiable.”

b. The following definition applies to AR 15–6, AR 20–1, and AR 600–8–2:

A “subject” is a person about whom some credible evidence exists to believe that the person is involved in an incident or event under investigation in such a way that disciplinary or administrative action may follow, the person’s rights or privileges may be adversely affected, or the person’s reputation or professional standing may be jeopardized. Although subject and suspect are often used interchangeably, the subject of an investigation may not be suspected of violating a criminal law, but rather failure

WASHINGTON 2 MAY 2Q 25 MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION SUBJECT: Army Directive 2025-07 (Standardization of Investigation and Personnel Action Processes)