Enclosure (3) to COMDTINST 5512.2
COAST GUARD BADGES AND CREDENTIALS PROGRAM
SELF-INSPECTION CHECKLIST
□ Program Manager has published implementing guidance for U.S. Coast Guard
Badges & Credentials Program.
□ Program Manager has obtained legal review from G-L to ensure legal sufficiency
of the authority that will be the focus of the program Credential.
□ Program guidelines ensure that Credentials are only issued to Coast Guard
Personnel (uniformed or civilian) or supporting contractors who have
demonstrated requisite competence in the functional area for which they are
required, and the maturity to judiciously exercise the authority specified in the
credential.
□ Individual bearer meets Program standards for credential issued and Program
Manager maintains appropriate certification of training (formal schools or OJT)
for credential qualification standards.
□ Credential bearers have been briefed on the limits of the authority specified in the
credential and what constitutes possible abuse of that authority.
□ Credential Custodian appointed in writing, with name and contact data forwarded
to Commandant (CG-86).
□ Credential Custodian has properly secured and accounted for unused Credentials.
□ Individual credentials are prepared utilizing DHS-approved serial numbered
credential card stock, and in accordance with DHS design guidelines.
□ Program Credentials Custodians issue credentials using a receipt system and log
the issue data in their accountability database.
□ Certificate of destruction for unserviceable Credentials is maintained by the
custodian with the inventory records.
□ Incident reports are provided to Commandant (CG-86) within 30 days when a
Credential is reported stolen or missing.
□ The Program Managers will maintain all Program Manager Letters of
Certification, and records of retirement and destruction of Credentials as
outlined in Schedule 18 of the General Records Schedule.
□ Abuse of Credentials are investigated, an incident report prepared, and forwarded
to Commandant (CG-86) within 30 days of completion.
□ Commanders require bearers to turn in their Credentials as part of their
mandatory unit out-processing procedures.
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