Basic Investigation Course (BIC)

The Basic Investigation Course for Coast Guard Inspector General and Internal Affairs Service is a 3-month program designed to equip Coast Guard personnel with fundamental investigative skills and knowledge essential for conducting administrative and criminal investigations within the organization. The course aims to develop competencies in evidence handling, interviewing techniques, crime scene management, report writing, and testifying in hearings, with an emphasis on legal procedures and ethical standards. 

Course Framework (Basic Investigation Course(BIC))

Program of Instruction (Basic Investigation Course (BIC))