COMDTINST 1754.7A
7.
PROCEDURES.
a.
Commandant (G-PWL) shall:
(1)
Provide coordination of the Coast Guard Special Needs Program service-wide;
(2)
Initiate and develop policy, procedures, revisions and guidance concerning the Coast
Guard Special Needs Program;
(3)
Review, assess and maintain documentation on all special needs cases provided by
military or civilian agencies, Work-Life staffs, Family Advocacy Representatives
(FAR's), units, assignment officers, medical staff, educational systems, districts and
commands to ensure appropriate education, prevention and intervention and case
decisions and Judgments have occurred; guidance and support have been provided;
and case recommendations have been made whenever necessary;
(4)
Maintain the Central Registry for special needs cases Coast Guard-wide for review,
coordination of transfers, tracking, and providing accurate monthly and annual
statistical reports;
(5)
Provide direct technical guidance to Work-Life staffs on special needs cases or
issues;
(6)
Exercise final review authority regarding special needs case decisions;
(7)
Track and implement trends in national, Federal and DoD special needs related
programs;
(8)
Prepare reports and maintain statistics for the Special Needs Program service-wide;
(9)
Develop and establish training and written materials to provide education Coast
Guard-wide on special needs issues for all relevant personnel (FPA's, FAR'e, DRC's,
commands, medical staff, chaplains, assignment officers, etc.);
(10) Represent Coast Guard interests in meetings and contacts with Department of
Defense, national, Federal and state agencies and organizations;
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