Admiral Allen on Need for Change

Admiral Allen explains why organizational change is needed to support operational missions and meet customer expectations

Leadership Development Policy Statement

"Development of Coast Guard leaders at all levels is a command priority" -  Admiral Thad W. Allen

Officer Eligibility Criteria Update

Elected Office eligibility criteria - Administrative Procedures Course (APC) required for all first time Officers

ALCOAST 056/08 - Results of Uniform Board No. 42A

Changes to Uniform Regulations (COMDTINST M1020.6) and guidance as they relate to Auxiliarists

ALCOAST 006/08 - Change To Lifejacket (PFD) Requirements

Change to list of approved lifejackets that all active duty and many Auxiliarists will have to comply with by June 1, 2009

Boat Crew Navigation Rules Revised Policy

Coxswains and PWC operators who do not pass an open book Navigation Rules exam with 90% or greater within five years from date of previous exam will be placed in REYR and not issued orders.

ICS / NIMS Courses Mandatory for Operational Personnel

Take Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) mandatory courses online