Encl. (2) to COMDTINST 4130.6
b For an acquisition project, the CSA system should be established concurrent with Coast
Guard approval of the initial configuration baseline (normally the FBL), and initiation of
configuration control.
6. Configuration Audits, Technical Reviews and Configuration Reviews (CRs). Configuration
audits and technical reviews may be described as "investigations" which are conducted to verify
the technical performance of a CI(s). This ensures that the approved configuration, as
implemented by the product, is completely and adequately described by its configuration
documentation. Conducting configuration audits, formal and informal technical reviews, and
operational configuration reviews verify the CI design and help establish appropriate
configuration baselines.
a
Configuration audits are conducted by the project configuration manager during the
acquisition phase for the primary purpose of establishing a configuration baseline to which
future CIs will be built, and operational CIs maintained. Configuration audits verify and
document that the CI and its configuration identification (baseline/documentation) agree,
are complete and accurate, and satisfy program/project requirements.
b Technical reviews are conducted by technical support managers and the PM to ensure that