Unclassified

Department of the Army Inspection of Participating Command’s Command Language
Program Checklist
C–1. Command support
One of the most salient characteristics of a successful CLP is the degree and breadth of support provided to the
program at the command level and, by example, throughout the rest of the chain of command. The following questions
address both command level issues and the day-to-day aspects of operational support of an effective CLP.
C–2. Inspection questions
a. Do the commander and others in the chain of command have an accurate picture of the language-mission
requirements of the Linguists in their command?
b. Are the commander and the ACOM, ASCC, DRU, and their subordinate commands aware of potential sources of
assistance and support to the CLP, to include DLIFLC or other DOD agencies?
c. Are all CLPMs at the ACOM, ASCC, DRU, and subordinate levels appointed in writing? Have they attended the
DLIFLC CLPM Course within 6 months of appointment?
d. Do all CLPMs have a current (electronic) copy of this regulation?
e. Is the CLPM responsible for the maintenance of a linguist skills database?
f. Has an annual ACOM, ASCC, or DRU command language plan been developed in accordance with this
regulation?
g. Was the annual ACOM, ASCC, or DRU CLP report provided to the HQDA TALP program manager in
accordance with this regulation?
h. Has the ACOM, ASCC, or DRU CLPM submitted an annual language budget report on the execution of TALP
dollars within 30 days of the end of the fiscal year?
i. Has the ACOM, ASCC, or DRU CLPM established internal fiscal control policies (annual plans, periodic reports,
and subordinate command inspections)?
36
DA PAM 11–8 • 8 January 2016

---

j. Are expended funds documented? How?
k. Are accountability procedures adequate?
l. Were TALP funds expended to satisfy requirements set forth in the plan?
m. Were all requests to establish new contract language training programs submitted through the HQDA TALP
program manager to DLIFLC for approval?
n. Is an ACOM, ASCC, or DRU linguist incentive and awards program that carries tangible benefits in place, such
as ACOM, ASCC, or DRU Language Professional of the Year?
o. Has the ACOM, ASCC, or DRU conducted a biennial inspection of all subordinate CLPs? (Review after action
reports, discuss results.)