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COMDTINST 1040.4C
FEB 3 1999
COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 1040.4C
Subj: CAREER DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR PROGRAM (CDA)
1. PURPOSE. This instruction outlines revised responsibilities and a name change to the Career
Information Specialist program; and details duties, responsibilities, eligibility, procedures for
application, selection, assignment, and utilization of Career Development Advisors.
2. ACTION. Area and district commanders, commanders of maintenance and logistics
commands, commanding officers of headquarters units, assistant commandants for directorates,
Chief Counsel and special staff offices at Headquarters shall ensure the contents of this
instruction are given widest distribution.
3. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. COMDTINST 1040.4B is cancelled.
4. BACKGROUND.
a
The Career Information Specialist (CIS) Program was reinstituted in 1991, to help ensure
enlisted personnel were made aware of the advantages of a Coast Guard career, provide
those who chose to separate with an overview of the benefits they had earned during their
military career, and to assist their transition from a military career to civilian life.
b With many leadership initiatives currently underway for our workforce and interventions
stemming from the workforce cultural audit, the future direction of the Career Information
Specialist (CIS) program must change to meet the needs of the 21st century Coast Guard.
The Career Development Advisor (CDA) program will focus on career development and
career planning as we assist members to pursue their professional development. The
ultimate goal is to help Coast Guard personnel achieve their full potential.
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