COMDTINST 1040.4C
FEB 3 1999
c
The Office of Leadership and Professional Development (G-WTL) is the program manager
for the CDA program. The Worklife program (G-WKW) retains responsibility for assisting
separating members with transitions to civilian life.
d Administrative responsibility for the CDA program will be a function of Force Optimization
and Training (FOT) branches located at Integrated Support Commands except for the
CDA's located at ISC Kodiak, Headquarters Support Command, and the Coast Guard
Institute. Both the FOT and the CDA programs are charged with personnel management
and training, and providing timely and accurate information to personnel on career issues.
In addition, both program goals include the recruiting and retention of qualified personnel.
5. PROCEDURES.
a
Duties and Responsibilities. CDA duties will consist of coordinating career development
programs for Coast Guard personnel and providing a necessary flow of communication to
each commanding officer and officer in charge on career planning, career development,
leadership initiatives, and policies and programs affecting their active and reserve
personnel. CDA's will be responsible for:
(1) Coordinating the development and dissemination of career development information.
(2) Assisting commands in their efforts to help members set personal and career goals.
Individual career counseling remains a command responsibility.
(3) Working in partnership with Commandant designated Command Master Chiefs
(CMC), rating and force managers, collateral duty CMC's, and Educational Service
Officers (ESO).
(4) Maintaining liaison with local recruiting offices and educational institutions on
available career opportunities.
(5) Preparing and delivering career development presentations to Coast Guard personnel.
b Subject Matter Experts. CDA's will be subject matter experts in the following areas:
(1)
Career goal setting
(2)
Mentoring
(3)
Voluntary education opportunities
(4)
Tuition assistance
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