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Commandant
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United States Coast Guard
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COMDTINST 1650.9
DEC 19, 2003
COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 1650.9
Subj:
COAST GUARD AUXILIARY CUTTERMAN INSIGNIA
Ref:
(a) Auxiliary Manual, COMDTINST M16790.1 (series)
(b) Cutter Employment Standards, COMDTINST M3100.5 (series)
(c) Cutter Training and Qualification Manual, COMDTINST M3502.4 (series)
1. DISCUSSION. The Auxiliary Cutterman Insignia is intended to identify and recognize the
commitment of Coast Guard Auxiliarists currently working in the cutter fleet who have
regularly dedicated their efforts in support of the cutter community. This insignia will
distinguish those Auxiliarists who have achieved the requisite level of qualification,
knowledge, and experience that includes both practical and proven understanding and
appreciation for cutter force command, management, and operations.
2. ACTION. Area and district commanders, commanders of maintenance and logistics
commands, commanding officers of headquarter units, assistant commandants of
directorates, Chief Counsel, special staff offices at Headquarters, shall ensure compliance
with the provisions of this Instruction.
3. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. Will be incorporated into the Auxiliary Manual, COMDTINST
M16790.1 (series).
4. DESCRIPTION & DESIGN. This basic insignia design is identical in size and form to the
Coast Guard Cutterman Insignia. A bronze-tone color scheme and an Auxiliary emblem
superimposed in the center of the stylized waves distinguish it as an Auxiliary insignia.
5. ENTITLEMENT. Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary who complete the criteria listed
below are entitled to wear the Auxiliary Cutterman Insignia. Entitlement is considered
permanent and there is no criteria or policy regarding temporary entitlement.
a. Requirements:
DISTRIBUTION SDL No.140
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222
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10 10 10
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10 10 10
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NON-STANDARD DISTRIBUTION: Auxiliary National Supply Center, NEXCOM, NADCO-OMS, DC-O, DC-M, DVC-OS,
DVC-OE, DVC-OA
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