Enclosure (1) to COMDTINST 1750.7C
(6) Failure to Thrive. A condition of a child indicated by an inadequate physical growth pattern
diagnosed by observation of growth over time using a standard growth chart. This condition
includes height below the third percentile for the age, low weight and/or developmental
retardation associated with a dysfunctional mother-child relationship. The child can appear
emaciated, apathetic and avoids personal contact.
(7) Lack of Supervision. Inattention on the part of, or absence of, the parent or caretaker that
results in injury to the child and/or that leaves the child unable to care for himself/herself, or
the omission to have the child's behavior monitored to avoid the possibility of injuring self
or others.
(8) Educational Neglect. Parents and/or caretakers permit extended or frequent absences from
school, neglect to enroll the child in school, or prevent the child from attending school.
(9) Abandonment: The absence of a parent and/or caretaker when the parent and/or caretaker
does not intend to return or is away from home for an extended period without arranging for
an appropriate child care plan. This category includes children thrown out of their homes,
refused entry to the home and/or locked out of their homes by parents and/or caretakers.
e. Child Emotional Abuse and Neglect. A pattern of active and/or passive behavior on the part of
the parent and/or caretaker that impairs the child's emotional/psychological development and/or
self esteem. This category also includes children when they are exposed to domestic violence
and/or substance abuse.
(1) Emotional Abuse. Active, intentional berating, constant criticism, threats, rejection, and/or
other abusive behavior toward the child that adversely affects the emotional/psychological
well-being of the child.
(2) Emotional Neglect. Passive or passive-aggressive inattention to the child's emotional needs,
nurturing or psychological well-being. Withholding love, support and/or guidance.
(3) Exposure to Domestic Violence. A child is a victim of exposure to domestic violence when
domestic violence occurs in the home where the child resides. The child does not have to
physically witness the violence nor be the intended victim of the violence.
(4) Exposure to Substance Abuse. A child is a victim of exposure to substance abuse when a
parent/caretaker chronically abuses alcohol and/or controlled substances to the degree they
are physical and/or mentally unable to guarantee the well-being of the child.
10. Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS). The criminal investigative arm of the U.S. Coast Guard,
responsible for conducting investigations into alleged, suspected or actual felony violations of the
Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) as well as violations of federal laws and statutes under the
maritime jurisdiction of the U.S. Coast Guard. The Coast Guard Investigative Service is a federal
law enforcement agency whose law enforcement authority is derived from 14 U.S.C. 95. This
authority provides for Coast Guard special agents to conduct investigations of actual, alleged or
suspected criminal activity; carry firearms; execute and serve warrants; and make arrests within their
jurisdiction as defined in the statute.
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