Encl. (1) to COMDTINST 5351.1
Competencies of Self
Competency
Behaviors
Understand the Coast Guard's character and structure as a military
Accountability and
service committed to being "Always Ready"
Responsibility
Recognize and use the chain of command appropriately
Understand the impact of your behavior on others, your unit, and the
Coast Guard organization
Take ownership of your areas of responsibility
Use public resources efficiently
Understand and embody the Coast Guard's core values: Honor, Respect,
Aligning Values
and Devotion to Duty
Align your personal behavior with the Coast Guard's core values
Hold peers and subordinates accountable to the core values
Understand that all Coast Guard personnel are followers
Look to leaders for guidance and feedback on your performance
Seek and accept challenging tasks to learn and develop competence
Seek to understand others through listening and questioning
Work with leaders to ensure successful mission accomplishment
Promote a safe work environment for yourself and others
Health and
Recognize and manage stress
Well-Being
Set a personal health example, emphasizing physical fitness and
emotional strength
Encourage others to maintain health and well-being
Personify high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, fairness
Personal Conduct
and compassion
Be self-motivated, professional, and results-oriented
Have confidence in your own abilities and ideas
Learn your strengths and weaknesses
Use position and personal power appropriately
Seek opportunities for self-development and life-long learning
Self Awareness and
Choose to learn and grow from experience
Learning
Adapt your behavior and work methods to changing conditions and
unexpected obstacles
Seek feedback on your personal and professional strengths and areas for
improvement
Learn to manage your time effectively
Be prepared: learn, develop, and demonstrate technical and functional
Technical
expertise in your areas of responsibility
Proficiency
Understand how your skills and actions contribute to mission readiness
and performance
Keep current on technological advances
Effectively organize and prioritize tasks
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