Originally Posted by
BDGERJMN
I'm assuming AIBs are the equivalent to Navy/USMC JAGMAN investigations whereas SIBs are teh equivalent to AMB (Aviation Mishap Board) which are non punitive generally and only used to determine cause and future prevention etc? JAGMANs, to my knowledge, have always been a matter of public record and as such are subject to FOIA requests.
Yep. AIBs can be/often are used for punitive action. SIBs are ONLY for accident prevention. The two boards are not allowed to talk to one another or even know about each other's witnesses, if I remember correctly. The only caveat I remember is if the SIB uncovers illegal activity, then all bets are off.