Enclosure (3) to COMDTINST 12570.3D
COMMANDERS OF MAINTENANCE AND LOGISTICS COMMANDS.
Participants in Work-Life Ombudsman Training.
Under the authority of Title 10 U.S.C. 1588, the Coast Guard's Work-Life Program includes an
Ombudsman element using unpaid volunteers to provide family services. Ombudsman training is
conducted by the Work-Life staffs in the Integrated Support Commands (ISC's). Volunteers are
reimbursed for travel and per diem expenses while being trained. The ITO's for volunteers, except
those working on behalf of a district commander, are to be approved by the commander of the
responsible maintenance and logistics command.
Spouses of Military Personnel to Attend Alcohol Recovery Treatment Programs.
Alcohol treatment is typically provided through Navy facilities to Coast Guard members who have
an identified alcohol problem. In some instances, this includes inpatient treatment for members
psychologically or physically dependent on alcohol. Family members often contribute to the
member's alcohol dependency through certain behaviors in the relationships with the member (co-
dependency). The Navy alcohol treatment centers often invite spouses of alcohol dependent
members to attend a two-week codependency treatment to facilitate the member's recovery and
return to productive Coast Guard service.
DISTRICT COMMANDERS.
Participants in Work-Life Ombudsman Training.
Under the authority of Title 10 U.S.C. 1588, the Coast Guard's Work-Life Program includes an
Ombudsman element using unpaid volunteers to provide family services. Ombudsman training is
conducted by the Work-Life staffs in the Integrated Support Commands (ISC's). Volunteers are
reimbursed for travel and per diem expenses while being trained. The ITO's for volunteers working
on behalf of a district are approved by the responsible district commander.
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