Description of SEFQM Duties

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Visit each flag quarters at least semiannually or at the request of the flag officer.

These visits are intended to provide advice, assistance, and training to improve the

quality of service and to help resolve materiel and personnel problems at the

quarters. These visits will assist the SEFQM in developing changes to reference (b),

reviewing FQM qualifications, and identifying FQM training requirements. In

addition, the SEFQM will visit various Coast Guard commands to recruit

prospective FQMs. Travel will be approved by the supervisor.

(2)

Respond to all inquiries from the flag officer, flag officer's spouse, aide, or the FQM

about FQM matters.

(3)

Prescribe and evaluate formal and on-the-job training for all FQM's. The SEFQM

shall challenge curricula, and determine and continuously verify training needs

through input from flag officers, their spouses, aides, and FQMs. The SEFQM shall

schedule and track individual FQM training programs.

(4)

Provide mentoring, professional development guidance, and counseling for FQM's.

(5)

Maintain reference (b), including printing, updating, and distribution. All changes,

recommendations, or new editions will be reviewed and approved by the

Commandant (G-C).

(6)

Recruit and advertise for potential FQMs. Market the program through the

"Commandant's Bulletin," "Hi- Line," "Vital Signs," other publications and articles,

and personal visits to commands. Conduct FQM program informational and

recruitment presentations to all assigned SSs during command visits.

(7)

Maintain a professional reading and video library for FQM training (military and

social protocol and etiquette, catering social functions, meal presentation, minor

maintenance and repair, etc.). The SEFQM will control the replacement and

distribution of library videos and publications.

(8)

When requested, provide administrative guidance to the Commandant's flag mess

and assist the senior SS assigned in developing and reviewing the messes'

management procedures. Direct involvement in the day-to-day operations will not

usually be required.