Enclosure (1) to COMDTINST 4000.5A
managed. We need to recognize when change is appropriate and have the
ability to manage change implementation to minimize risks.
F. Flexibility and agility. The Coast Guard operates in a changing world, and
the pace of change is expected to accelerate in the future. Logistics'
processes must be continually improved so they can respond quickly to new
or changing requirements and rapidly bring new technology and workforce
skills into the organization.
G. Expertise in core competencies. Core competencies are the skills,
activities, and functions that must be performed organically (in-house) by the
organization to be successful. Relinquishing expertise in core competencies
will put the whole organization at risk and make us dependent on someone
else to make Coast Guard critical decisions. Skills in the following areas
must be retained in-house for Coast Guard logistics to be successful (to
perform vital tasks or to oversee contractor performance of non-core tasks):
1) Financial management.
2) Contracting and procurement.
3) Human resource management.
4) Technical and management proficiency in engineering, maintenance,
supply, and transportation.
Functions involving monetary transactions and decisions with inherent value
judgements are inherently governmental functions. Such functions essential
for logistics include financial management, contracting and procurement, and
human resource management. In addition to inherently governmental
functions, a minimum core capability in technical areas must be maintained
to support the independence of discretionary determinations, to perform vital
or emergency tasks, and to provide technical oversight of contractor
performance. Such core capacity includes technical and management
proficiency in engineering, maintenance, supply, and transportation.
VIII.
When do we know we have it right? We know we have it right when under the
direction of the Commandant, logistics support elements work with operations
support elements and operating units to provide a solid foundation for effective
and efficient Coast Guard operations. That is, the right capabilities are delivered
to the right place at the right time at the right cost. We achieve the following:
A. The established standards for the seven end-states are achieved in a
balanced, synergistic manner. These end-states describe criteria that
measure the "health" of Coast Guard logistics.
B. Coast Guard logistics fully implements the following eight keys to success:
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