Enclosure (1) to COMDTINST 5420.37A
Participation Approval. Official participation of Coast Guard personnel on any
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committee not sponsored by the Coast Guard shall be justified in a memorandum
submitted via the chain of command to the approving official with a copy to the CG
CMO. The justification for participation shall include a statement explaining the
nature of participation and why such participation is in the interest of the
Government. In approving a request, the extent of the Coast Guard member's
authority to represent or commit the Coast Guard, as well as the responsibilities in
doing so, must be clearly defined in writing by the approving official. In lieu of
official participation as a member, the approving official should consider
permitting Coast Guard personnel to participate as an observer or liaison,
particularly for non-Government committees.
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