Official documentation regarding a mishap that is used for legal or administrative action is provided in what type of investigation?

The correct answer is related to the role that legal authorities play in handling mishaps. In situations where documentation is necessary for legal or administrative action, the involvement of military legal personnel, specifically the Judge Advocate General (JAG), is crucial. JAG is responsible for providing legal advice and ensuring that investigations adhere to regulations and legal standards. This ensures that the findings can withstand scrutiny in both legal and administrative settings.

While command investigations and administrative inquiries may gather information regarding an incident, they may not have the same level of legal validation or purpose as the documentation produced by JAG. The focus of JAG is on creating documentation that is legally sound and can support any subsequent actions that might arise from the mishap, including court cases or other administrative procedures. The Accident Review Board might also address incidents, but its focus is more on determining causes and making recommendations rather than providing documentation intended for legal use.