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responsibilities inherent to the flag officer's specific billet. FQM's are assigned to assist flag

officers by handling many tasks and details which, if performed by the flag officers, would be

at the expense of their primary military and official duties. The SEFQM will provide

management oversight of the flag quarters program Coast Guard-wide and will be assigned to

the Office of Health Services (G-WKH).

PROCEDURES.

FQM Duties. Except in unusual circumstances, normal duty hours, consistency in

working hours, and advance notification of changes for FQM's should be comparable to

those for other enlisted personnel in the area. When required to assist the flag officer

during normal off-duty hours, compensatory time off should be provided. FQM's should

not be assigned duties on weekends or holidays, except when official functions are

scheduled or must be prepared for on those days.

(1)

Specific duties of flag quarters managers:

(a)

Accomplish tasks which aid the flag officer in the performance of the flag

officer's official responsibilities, such as performing errands, providing

security for the quarters, maintaining property inventory, and providing

administrative assistance.

(b)

Perform duties necessary for the upkeep and maintenance of assigned flag

quarters, including procurement of equipment and supplies. This includes

lawn and yard care, bush trimming, raking grass and leaves, removing snow

from walkways and driveways, washing windows, maintaining clean floors,

carpets, walls, and bathrooms in public spaces, maintaining silverware, china

and kitchen equipment, and other official tasks determined necessary by the

flag officer.

(c)

Procure food and beverages. This includes purchasing, inspecting, storing,

maintaining, preparing, and serving of food and beverages for official

functions in flag quarters, including cooking to maintain and develop the

FQM's culinary skills. Serve formal and informal breakfasts, brunches,

dinners, suppers, and buffets.