Commandant
2100 2nd Street SW
United States Coast Guard
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Staff Symbol: G-CQ
Phone: 202-267-2314
COMDTINST 16010.12A
July 20, 1998
COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 16010.12A
Subj: THE COMMANDANT'S DIRECTION
Ref: (a) The Coast Guard Leadership Council (CGLC), COMDTINST 5420.40
1.
PURPOSE. To publish the Areas of Emphasis and Objectives that will guide the Coast Guard
for the next four years.
2.
ACTION. Area commanders, assistant commandants for directorates, chief counsel, and
special staff officers at Headquarters shall implement the Commandant's Direction within the
assigned scope of their responsibilities. The remainder of the distribution are provided this
instruction for information purposes.
3.
DIRECTIVE AFFECTED. COMDTINST 16000.12 is cancelled.
4.
DISCUSSION. The Commandant's Direction, enclosure (1), describes areas managers will
emphasize in the coming four years to ensure we stay on track to our long-term vision of the
future (e.g., Coast Guard 2020). The five Areas of Emphasis and associated Objectives
concern key aspects of performance, including management and productivity as well as
achievement of performance goals outlined in the Annual Performance Plan. These
Objectives do not replace existing performance goals. They reflect the priorities established by
the Commandant within the "Family of Plans."
5.
PROCEDURES.
a.
The Coast Guard Leadership Council (CGLC), described in reference (a), has the
responsibility to set the Commandant's Direction, adjust it as needed, and create
commitment to its achievement. The first page of the enclosure also notes Commandant
Imperatives that will receive particular attention from the CGLC.