COMDTINST 5512.2
(5) Provide a detailed report to Commandant (CG-86) concerning the findings and outcome of
the investigation within 30 days of completion.
Note: Credentials are not designed to replace the normal USCG Identification Card, Common
Access Card (CAC) or security badges issued at installations. Credentials are a supplement to those
forms of identification; therefore, under most circumstances, the bearers of Credentials are expected
to carry their normal CG identity papers as well, as required by local policy. Credentials are also not
designed to supplant those one-time Letters of Appointment that may be used by investigating
officers conducting a single (Commander's) inquiry.
17. MINIMUM CONTROLS AND SAFEGUARDING. Credentials are the property of the United
States Coast Guard. Although they are not classified, Credentials contain extremely sensitive
information that will cause a security concern if they fall into the wrong hands. In view of this, they
should be safeguarded when carried on the person (i.e., fastened with a clip or properly secured in a
pocket, purse, etc.) and when in storage, Credentials Custodians will accord them the same degree of
security as a For Official Use Only (FOUO) document. They will be secured IAW procedures in the
Classified Information Program Management, COMDTINST M5510.23 (series), for FOUO
information. Minimum controls for Credential accountability are as follows:
a. Design: Credentials and Badges must be unique. Each Credential will be serial numbered.
Minimum design requirements are the following: Name, DHS Department (i.e., U.S. Coast
Guard), and duty appointment or position title. Department of Homeland Security minimum
design requirements include a DHS seal and the DHS Secretary's signature line, as shown in
Enclosure (1).
b. Accountability: Program Managers are responsible for accountability of credentials issued for
their program. In order to fulfill their accountability responsibilities Program Managers will:
(1) Maintain an electronic database for their program element with identifying data
corresponding to each credential issued. That list will include as a minimum: Name, Duty
Assignment, Certification Date, Date of Issue, Approving Authority for Issuance, Serial
Number(s) (Credential and when appropriate accompanying Badge) and a copy of the
individual bearer's photograph which appears on the Credential (when that capability
becomes available). In accordance with information technology best practice a back-up file
will also be maintained.
(2) A copy of each program element master credentials list will be provided to Commandant
(CG-86) on completion of the program annual inventory.
(3) In those instances where the identity of the bearer of a credential is sensitive (law
enforcement, intelligence or counterintelligence), Program Managers will take appropriate
action to limit access to their database consistent with identified security requirements.
Copies of program master lists forwarded to Commandant (CG-86) that contain the names of
such protected individuals will be edited to satisfy security requirements. Program Managers
9
Previous Page
