COMDTINST 11103.1B
this definition applies to all Flag Officer housing and the title shall be changed to
"Representational Facility".
b. It is Coast Guard policy to maintain Representational Facilities in an excellent state of repair,
commensurate with their age and historic significance. In addition, occupants of
Representational Facilities shall be afforded reasonable flexibility for personalizing these
facilities at change of occupancy, consistent with stewardship of the "public trust". This
represents an interesting challenge that requires government diplomacy and unfettered flow of
Managers), and the Integrated Support Command facility and maintenance personnel tasked
with managing the Representational Facilities. The enclosures of this Instruction provide a
comprehensive guide to establishing these goals.
5. DEFINITIONS. Enclosure (6) provides this Instruction's definitions.
6. PROCEDURES. Procedural guidelines for Representational Facilities are delineated in the
enclosures listed below.
a. Expectations. Representational Facilities are expected to highlight the Coast Guard in their
capacity of hosting functions of political, diplomatic, and national importance. Simultaneously,
they must provide comfortable, appropriate, and adequate housing for flag level officers
assigned to Special Command Positions and their families. As such, certain standards as
described in enclosure (1) must be met.
b. Furnishings (Furniture, Window Coverings, Carpeting, Tableware, and Appliances)
Allowances. As stewards of the "public trust" it is imperative that uniform standards are set for
authorized furnishings, window coverings, carpeting, and appliances that are considered part of
the Representational Facility. These standards are prescribed in enclosure (2).
c. Programmatic Maintenance and Management of Representational Facilities. The facilities'
maintenance support command shall be well versed in the limitations and procedures related to
the maintenance and management of Representational Facilities. Enclosure (3) discusses
funding limits, and procedural guidelines for maintaining Representational Facilities.
d. Master Plan Development. Standardized Representational Facilities Master Plans are the key to
maintaining and refurbishing these facilities. Their use is mandatory. Master Plans shall be
updated every 5 years and changes to Master Plans shall be approved by Commandant (G-CV),
and shall include an annual spend plan and a running history of expenditures. Spend plans
shall be updated annually and submitted to Commandant (G-CV) via Commandant (G-S).
Deviations from spend plans shall be approved by Commandant (G-CV). Enclosure (4)
provides formatting requirements and example sections of a complete Master Plan.
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