COMDTINST 1750.4D
b. Commandant (CG-111). The Office of Work-Life is responsible for developing program policy,
promoting program management efforts with the reserve and auxiliary force, and for funding the
approved activities of the Ombudsman-at-Large. In addition, CG-111 is responsible for
supporting the initiation of collaborative efforts between Coast Guard units with DoD and other
federal, state, and local agencies, including both public and private, to ensure maximum use of
resources for family support services to Coast Guard members and their families.
c. Commandant (CG-1112). The Individual and Family Support Division serves as the
Ombudsman Program Manager and is responsible for:
(1) Developing policy and guidance for program compliance;
(2) Actively seeking opportunities to exchange volunteer issues, trends, and programs among
relevant offices within DoD and other federal, state, and local civilian volunteer components
to maximize available support systems and avoid duplication;
(3) Coordinating, sharing, and collaborating services, training, and resources with reserve and
auxiliary components supporting a total Coast Guard force; and
(4) Development of a standardized Ombudsman training curricula and promoting attendance at
joint-service training programs by Coast Guard Ombudsmen.
d. ISC/HSC Commanding Officers shall:
(1) Implement policy and procedures as described in this Instruction;
(2) Encourage support and implementation of volunteer services to assist in providing family
members with an avenue to obtain information and referrals for services and benefits that
will address their immediate concerns;
(3) Appoint the duties of Ombudsman Program Coordinator as described in this Instruction;
(4) Advocate for the support of the duties related to the Ombudsman program, to include
monitoring compliance, promoting awareness, providing program guidance, and compiling
document for reporting;
(5) Require immediate reporting of all allegations and substantiated child/spouse abuse/neglect
incidents to the servicing ISC Work-Life Family Advocacy Specialist (FAS), and unit
CO/OINC; if unable to contact the CO/OINC or the servicing ISC Work-Life FAS, contact
the ISC Work-Life Supervisor in accordance with reference (c); and
(6) Report to approiate authorities, ensuring privacy and confidentiality, any instances of any
suicide, homicide, or possible intimate danger.
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