Access the Current 2025 AR 15-6 (Effective June 22, 2025)

As of early 2026, many service members and civilian employees find that the updated Army Regulation 15-6 is difficult to access via standard search engines. Because the primary version is hosted on restricted military servers (Army Publishing Directorate), those without a government computer or CAC access are often left with outdated 2016 versions.

At Mangan Law, we believe in transparency and the right to a prepared defense. We have provided a direct, public-access download of the most recent 2025 revision below.

[Download the 2025 Army Regulation 15-6 PDF Here]

What is an AR 15-6 Investigation?

Army Regulation 15-6 is the primary “how-to” manual for conducting formal and informal administrative investigations within the Army. These investigations are used to establish facts and report them to a commanding officer regarding everything from property loss to serious allegations of personal or professional misconduct.

If you are the “Subject” of an AR 15-6 investigation, the findings can lead directly to:

  • Letters of Reprimand (GOMORs). (link to GOMOR page)
  • Nonjudicial Punishment (Article 15). (link to Art 15 page)
  • Administrative Separation Boards. (Link to main involuntary admin separation page)
  • Financial Liability Investigations (FLIPLs). (link to admin investigations page)

Key Highlights of the 2025 Revision

The June 22, 2025, update to AR 15-6 contains critical procedural shifts that every service member and civilian employee should understand.

1. Digital Evidence and Privacy Standards

Reflecting the 2026 reality of Continuous Vetting and Trusted Workforce 2.0, the new regulation provides updated guidance on the seizure and review of digital data, including personal cell phones and social media communications.

2. Enhanced Due Process for Subjects

The 2025 version clarifies the rights of the “Subject” of an investigation, particularly regarding the right to remain silent and the right to consult with counsel before making statements to an Investigating Officer (IO).

3. Integration with Special Trial Counsel (OSTC)

With the 2025–2026 shifts in military justice, the regulation now includes more explicit coordination requirements between administrative Investigating Officers and the Office of Special Trial Counsel when an investigation touches on “covered” criminal offenses.

4. Updated Standards for Boards of Officers

The procedures for formal Boards of Officers (often used for involuntary separations or RGDs) have been refined to ensure a more standardized application of the preponderance of the evidence burden of proof.

Why You Need an Attorney During an AR 15-6 Investigation?

Many service members make the mistake of thinking an administrative investigation is “just an info-gathering session.” In reality, the Investigating Officer is building a file that your command will use to take adverse action against you.

Mangan Law brings several unique advantages to these cases:

  • Former Law Enforcement Investigator: LTC(Ret) Sean Mangan knows how investigations are built from the ground up and where the weaknesses lie, having conducted investigations himself and trained others how to do so.
  • Government Counsel Expertise:  Partner Paul Judge, the firm’s lead counsel for civilian employment matters, has years of experience reviewing investigations and reports related to workplace misconduct.
  • Strategic Intervention Mindset: At Mangan Law, we don’t just sit back and wait for the rebuttal.  We help you regain the initiative when your world is turned upside down by an AR 15-6 investigation.  We help you prepare your statement, identify witnesses and evidence the IO may have missed, and ensure your side of the story is documented before the final report is signed.

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