Coast Guard Training and Education Advisory Council (CGTAC)

Commandant

2100 Second Street, SW

United states Coast Guard

Washington, DC 20593-0001

Staff Symbol: G-WTT

Phone: (202) 267-2660

COMDTINST 1550.18

7 DEC 2000

COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 1550.18

Subj:

COAST GUARD TRAINING AND EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (CGTAC)

Ref:

(a)

Class "C" School Funding Process, COMDTINST 7302.2

(b)

Coast Guard Advanced Education Program, COMDTINST 1524.1

(c)

Management of the Coast Guard's Training System, COMDTINST 1550.9 (series)

(d)

Training Evaluation Policy, COMDTINST 1550.23

1. PURPOSE. This Instruction prescribes the authority, responsibilities, composition, and

administration of a Coast Guard Training and Education Advisory Council (CGTAC) which

supports the Director of Reserve and Training in cross-programmatic training decisions.

Included are procedures for obtaining approval for cross-programmatic, non-resident training

and professional development.

2. ACTION. Assistant commandants for directorates, Chief Counsel, and special staff offices at

Headquarters shall comply with the provisions of this Instruction.

3. DIRECTIVES EFFECTED. Coordination and Support of Headquarters Mandated Cross-

programmatic Training Requirements, HQINST 1550.1 is cancelled. References (a) and (b)

must be modified.

4. DISCUSSION.

a. Intellectual capital is an essential corporate asset and includes the knowledge, skills,

attitudes, and abilities of Coast Guard people. The United States Coast Guard Strategic

Plan (1999) explicitly states that we will invest in developing the critical and creative

thinking capabilities, knowledge and analytical skills of our people. The expected

outcomes of our investment in people include: improved ability to manage information

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