COMDTINST 1750.4D
(11) Support the appointment of auxiliary members, reserve members, and experienced Coast
Guard Ombudsmen to the management of the Ombudsman program; and
f. Chaplains shall serve as a vital resource for the Ombudsman as a referral resource for Coast
Guard families and serve as a support provider for all Ombudsmen within their AOR.
g. Unit Commanding Officers (CO) and Officers-In-Charge (OINC) shall:
(1) Make a determination for the need of an Ombudsman program at the local unit. COs and
OINCs shall appoint a sufficient number of Ombudsmen necessary to ensure an effective
asset for their unit, or ensure family members have access to an Ombudsman within their
geographic area;
(2) Make a determination whether or not to assign a unit advisor to become the primary point of
contact for the Ombudsman. However, responsibility for supervisory oversight of the unit
Ombudsman will always remain with the CO/OINC;
(3) Be responsible for establishing priorities and deciding what concerns will be handled through
the Ombudsman program. The program should address direct unit-specific needs and strive
to include, but not be limited to, direct information and referral for: prevention and
enrichment programs and services; child care assistance (including exploring family child
care in government quarters); youth recreation and development; family advocacy; special
needs; employee assistance; the mobile military life style at different stages; career
development and relocation assistance; dependent education; substance abuse prevention;
family health and fitness; financial management; sponsorship or emergency services support;
and other family support services;
(4) When appointing an Ombudsman, as described in this Instruction, notify the appointee(s)
that the position is considered a volunteer position. COs/OINCs are reminded that personnel
management rules and procedures applicable to exercising authority, direction, and control
over military personnel and paid employees are not applicable to volunteers;
(5) COs/OINCs are authorized to terminate an appointed Ombudsman when the CO/OINC
determines that the Ombudsman no longer meets the needs of the unit and its Coast Guard
families;
(6) Coordinate with the servicing ISC Work-Life Ombudsman Program Coordinator to ensure
the Ombudsman attends training, at least annually. An Ombudsman unable to attend annual
training for their AOR will be referred to the servicing ISC Work-Life Ombudsman Program
Coordinator to reschedule for the next available training;
(7) Provide the Ombudsman with a current list of unit personnel, family members' names,
addresses and phone numbers. Ombudsmen are designated as routine users under Privacy
Act guidelines;
(8) Ensure the Ombudsman will not perform duties that render them unusually susceptible to
injury or to causing injury to others;
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