Commandant
2100 Second Street,S.W.
United States Coast Guard
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Staff Symbol: G-WK
Phone: (202) 267-2834
COMDTINST 5300.9B
JUL 26 1996
COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 5300.9B
Subj: FLAG QUARTERS MANAGERS
Ref:
(a) Personnel Manual, COMDTINST M1000.6 (series)
(b) Special Command and Flag Quarters Management Manual,
COMDTINST M5300.11 (series)
1.
PURPOSE. This instruction revises the selection process for the senior enlisted flag quarters
manager, incorporates revised Commandant routing names and designators, and includes
policies regarding the duties, selection, training, assignment, and supervision of the senior
enlisted flag quarters manager (SEFQM) and flag quarters managers (FQM's).
2.
ACTION. Area and district commanders; commanders of maintenance and logistics
commands; commanding officers of headquarters units; and Commandant (G-A, G-H, G-L, G-
M, G-O, G-S, and G-W) and staff elements at Headquarters; shall ensure compliance with the
provisions of this instruction and shall make the contents known to all assigned subsistence
specialists.
3.
DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. COMDTINST 5300.9A is cancelled. The policies concerning
selection, assignment, and transfer of enlisted members to flag quarters manager billets
prescribed by this instruction will be reflected in future changes to reference (a). Reference (b)
is a comprehensive "how to" guide developed for use by the flag officer and spouse, the
SEFQM, FQM's, and housing and facility maintenance personnel