COMDTINST 5224.10
3 JUN 1991
5.
a.
(cont'd) compatible with TQM by evolving through various stages. The first evolution
will be to give ownership to any suggestions developed in QAT or NWG team effort to
the team as a whole. With approval of the team's chartering GT or QMB, the suggestion
can go forward into the Idea Express program. Any rewards would be shared equally by
all members of the team.
b.
Some levels of improvements will be natural products of QATs. On the other hand, not
all QAT recommendations will be Idea Express candidates. Normally, only those QAT
recommendations that represent unusual levels of improvement or major technical or
managerial improvements will be eligible. Reference (j) will be changed to provide the
details.
6.
ACTION. Area and district commanders, commanders of maintenance and logistics
commands, Headquarters unit commanding officers, Commander, Coast Guard Activities
Europe, and chiefs of offices and special staff divisions at Headquarters and our associated
TQM organizational structure shall use the forthcoming changes to applicable references
according to the philosophy and the system defined in this instruction.
/s/ Robert T. Nelson
Chief of Staff
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