COMDTINST 4130.6
21 SEP 1995
8. POLICY AND PROCEDURES.
a
CM is applied only to designated CIs. Subdividing a platform/equipment or system into CIs
is a technical management decision. It is important to carefully select the number of
designated CIs in order to control the management effort in an affordable manner that
reduces government cost.
b When designated as a CI, a Non-Developmental Item (NDI) or an Off-the-Shelf (OTS) item
from an OGA or commercial sources require special CM consideration and treatment.
Generally, these items should not be modified. Use caution when modifying these items to
avoid creating unique Coast Guard items, support requirements and costs.
c
When more than one service/agency is involved in the acquisition, modification or support
of a CI, the lead service/agency will develop and document mutual agreements and
procedures for CM. The Coast Guard will strive at all times to ensure CM compliance,
commonality and consistency with DOD or OGA CM authority for common CIs to the
maximum extent possible.
d All Coast Guard personnel involved or associated with new acquisition projects, and the
management and support of operational systems shall refer to enclosure (1) for specific
responsibilities on implementing CM, and shall familiarize themselves with the definitions
of terms used in this instruction provided in enclosure (2).
E. J. Barrett
Chief, Office of Engineering
Logistics and Development
Encl: (1)
Responsibilities for Coast Guard Configuration Management
(2)
Definitions Relating to Configuration Management
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