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maintained. The C4&IT Systems Inventory provides the inventory of Coast Guard C4&IT
systems, and identifies which systems have been designated as C4&IT Infrastructure.
(3)
Research and Development (R&D). CG-6 is responsible for the development,
management, and oversight of the Coast Guard's R&D and technology management
program. This program shall include coordination and management of research,
development, test and evaluation. It also includes technology responsive to Coast Guard
long-range objectives, the requirements of operating and support programs, and the
technological opportunities for new or improved systems, equipment, methods and
procedures. CG-6 will oversee and manage R&D investments designed to exploit
emerging technologies that have the potential to close performance gaps in Coast Guard
operations and missions. CG-6 will partner with industry and other government agencies,
as needed, in matters pertaining to R&D (foreign and domestic).
c. Enterprise C4&IT Doctrine. CG-6 has the responsibility and authority to establish and publish
enterprise-wide policy and practices for C4&IT assets. Section 5 describes the policy and
practices framework in detail. In brief, policy issued by CG-6 establishes the purpose, scope,
responsibility, applicability, and authority for the various disciplines of C4&IT. Practices issued
by CG-6 provide specific direction on the implementation of policy.
d. CG-6 Concept of Operations. CG-6 is responsible for development, maintenance, and
communication of the CG-6 Concept of Operations (CONOPS), which outlines C4&IT policies
and practices and is reviewed routinely to ensure alignment and currency with Coast Guard and
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) strategic goals, Federal C4&IT regulations, and
changes in technology.
e. Innovation and the Enterprise. The establishment of the CG-6 directorate consolidates all
C4&IT policy and practice into a single organizational element - a highly centralized
organizational model. This approach is vital for minimizing total cost of ownership through
coordinated and disciplined investment and development management. However, there is also
extraordinary value with innovation - employees apply an entrepreneurial spirit to improve their
work processes by using technology as a performance enabler. These two concepts, which may
appear to be at odds, in fact work hand in hand to yield better outcomes for the Coast Guard, its
employees, and the taxpayer. Innovation is a vital tool for improvement and is encouraged
within the fundamental policies that support the CG-6 Roles and Responsibilities Framework.
5. C4&IT FRAMEWORK.
a. Mission Accomplishment. The overarching criteria for the CG-6 directorate is its ability to
deliver C4&IT assets that enhance the effective execution of all Coast Guard operations. The
CG-6 directorate, C4&IT headquarters units, and C4&IT organizational elements are structured
around the principle of unity of effort to ensure the rapid flow of information up and down the
chain of command, facilitating rapid and informed operational decision making. CG-6 provides
a systems view of our world of work and accelerated information flow, enabling more rapid
decision-making and singular focus on successful mission performance.
b. System-Centric. CG-6 delivers mission-enhancing C4&IT assets by fostering strategic
relationships and maintaining strong links with stakeholders. The CG-6 Roles and Relationships
Framework (Figure 1) establishes roles, relationships, and coordination of C4&IT assets. This
Framework is a system-centric view with the primary goal of various groups working together to
plan, acquire, deploy, support, and operate systems in the most efficient and effective manner.
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