COMDTINST 4130.6
21 SEP 1995
(3) All non-major acquisition projects for which CM has been determined as a project
requirement.
(4) All major and non-major modification projects for operational assets, including
Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), ShipAlts, BoatAlts and Ordalts.
b Enclosure (1) defines specific responsibilities for Coast Guard CM.
c
This information does not address policies and procedures unique to any specific platform.
Policy and procedural statements are written as a framework on which specific projects or
operationally unique CM requirements shall be developed and implemented.
6. DEFINITION OF CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT.
a
The essence of CM is knowing what you have, what it does, and where it is. It includes
controlling the form, fit, and function of an item designated for CM. CM is simply a
management discipline that allows for visibility and control of an asset throughout its life
cycle.
b CM is an important tool which ensures that changes to equipment arrangements,
replacements or additions are justifiable and supportable. Controlling the configuration of
machinery, systems or equipments improves their life cycle supportability by providing
commonality of support requirements...specifically required repair parts and other logistics
elements. Configuration management processes also ensure adequate technical
documentation exists to support future operations and engineering requirements.
c
CM is achieved by the following key processes:
(1) Configuration Identification. Identifying, selecting, and documenting requirements
which describe and establish Configuration Items (CIs).
(2) Configuration Control. Controlling changes to items designated for CM;
(3) Configuration Status Accounting. Recording and reporting information needed to
manage and support CIs effectively; and,
(4) Configuration Audits, Technical Reviews and Configuration Reviews. Continuously
verifying the current configuration of CIs throughout their life cycle.
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