COMDTINST 1750.7C
(3) Ensure that the FAS operates in strict compliance with this Instruction, references (d) and (e),
and within their scope of responsibility.
(4) Ensure that all technical and policy questions regarding the CGFAP and case management are
directed to the FAPM.
(5) Ensure the FAS collaborates with the FAPM in making sound professional judgment and best
practice for quality performance.
(6) Ensure family advocacy case files are properly secured and that the FAS has a confidential
office to conduct business. At a minimum, this includes providing a private locked office
with walls from ceiling to floor for private communications and lockable file cabinets for the
physical security of case files.
(7) Ensure family advocacy case files are not removed from the locked office of the FAS except
when forwarding to Commandant (CG-1112) or, in the case of detached personnel, to their
local Work-Life office for transfer or closure, upon request by the FAPM or, during a QIR by
the FAPM. When sending case files for transfer/closure, the files shall be sealed in an
envelope labeled "For Eyes Only" and then placed into another envelop for mailing. Under
no circumstances shall family advocacy case files be taken to the home of the FAS, to field
units during staff visits or trainings, or to any other location outside of the FAS's office.
(8) Ensure the FAS conducts annual CGFAP training at CO/XO/OINC/XPO conferences within
their specific ISC's Area of Responsibility (AOR). This training shall be conducted in
accordance with the training requirements as prescribed by Commandant (CG-1112).
(9) Ensure the FAS conducts unit trainings within the ISC's AOR on the CGFAP and
identification of child, spouse, sibling, parent and elder abuse and neglect every 2-3 years.
(10) Ensure the FAS introduces family violence prevention initiatives throughout the ISC's AOR
as budget and workload permit.
(11) Obtain technical input from the FAPM and use applicable QIR reports provided by
Commandant (CG-111) when rating the performance of the FAS in relation to family
advocacy and high risk special needs cases and issues.
(12) Include the FAPM during the interview process of all prospective FASs for evaluation and
recommendations regarding the family advocacy technical merit of the applicants.
f. FASs shall:
(1) Administer the CGFAP in strict accordance with this Instruction, references (d) and (e), and
within their scope of responsibility.
(2) Report all allegations, suspicions, and substantiated incidents of family violence in
accordance with Federal, state and local laws and this Instruction.
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