Encl. (1) to COMDTINST 1742.3K
2. Commandant (G-WP) will:
a. Ensure continuing command support at all levels for the Voting Assistance Program.
b. Designate the Deputy Director of Personnel Management as the Senior Service Voting
Representative who is responsible for Service-wide implementation of respective voting
assistance programs. The Deputy Director will also manage the voting program for
Reserve component members who have been called to active federal service. The Senior
Service Voting Representative shall appoint a Service Voting Action Officer who,
preferably, should be a civilian employee (GS-12 or higher) to administer the voting
program. If a military member is assigned as Service Voting Action Officer, that member
should be at least an O-2, if an officer, or at least an E-8, if enlisted.
c. Ensure clear channels of communication are maintained to expedite all voting information
down to the unit level.
d. Establish and maintain a voting homepage on the headquarters website. This voting
homepage will provide specific information regarding the Coast Guard's Voting Action
Plan, procedures to order voting materials, and links to other government voting websites,
including a link to the FVAP website.
e. Direct internal information media to publicize all 2004 and 2005 FVAP aspects.
f. Coordinate distribution of voting assistance materials for Voting Assistance Officer
(VAO) use at all command levels through the Department of Homeland Security initial
distribution section.
g. Ensure VAOs are aware of procedures to obtain additional materials and assistance.
h. Conduct an information support program along the guidelines set forth in the DoD Voting
Information Support Plan, 2004-2005.
i. Coordinate voting information support materials with the Director, FVAP.
j. File an after action report NLT 14 January 2005 with the Director, FVAP summarizing
successes and/or problems experienced in the conduct of the program. A checklist for and
the format of this report will be provided by FVAP.
k. Assist in conducting a survey of military members, civilian employees outside the U.S.,
and unit VAOs in the manner specified by the Director, FVAP.
l. Revise command/organization directives or instructions on voting assistance as necessary.
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