COMDTINST 5354.7
(1) partner with the Assistant Commandant for Civil Rights (G-H) and the Assistant
Commandant for Planning, Resources, and Procurement (CG-8) to increase the number of
special emphasis program billets to expand opportunities for hiring MSI students under the
Student Educational Employment Programs.
(2) use the Student Educational Employment Program to create a pool of potential future
employees who have had positive, meaningful work experiences with the Coast Guard.
(3) establish and develop relationships with MSIs to recruit qualified candidates for Coast Guard
careers through all officer, enlisted, and civilian programs.
(4) ensure outreach efforts are directly linked to the diversity needs of the Coast Guard.
c. Assistant Commandants at Headquarters shall review their operations to determine projects,
programs and/or activities appropriate for MSI participation and develop initiatives to encourage
their participation.
d. District commanders; commanders of maintenance and logistics commands; and commanding
officers of headquarters units shall:
(1) review their operations to determine projects, programs and/or activities appropriate for MSI
participation and develop initiatives to encourage their participation and,
(2) establish and maintain relationships with MSIs in their geographical area/command, as
operations and resources permit.
e. Full-time Civil Rights Officers at Headquarters and Field Commands shall:
(1) serve as MSI Coordinators in their respective Area of Responsibility (AOR).
(2) identify program initiatives and obtain approval and support for partnership activities from
the command or unit.
(3) promote the partnership concept within the command or unit and community, when
appropriate to obtain support from volunteers.
(4) develop local written Memorandum of Understanding identifying goals, programs, and
activities with MSIs in their AOR.
(5) coordinate implementation of all activities associated with the MSI partnership.
(6) monitor and evaluate program progress.
(7) provide information and updates for command or unit newsletter.
(8) produce publicly releases about on-going or special activities for media dissemination in
cooperation with the Public Affairs Office.
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