Commandant
Washington, D.C. 20593-0001
United States Coast Guard
(202) 267-2631
COMDTINST 5603.1
3 SEP 1987
COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 5603.1
Subj: Printed Matter for Official Ceremonies
1.
PURPOSE. This instruction establishes policy on printed matter for flag officers, commanding
officers of Headquarters units, Commander, Coast Guard Activities Europe, and the Master
Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard.
2.
DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. None.
3.
BACKGROUND.
a.
The Defense Printing Service Office in Washington, D.C., produces or procures the items
shown in enclosure (3) for stocking at the Supply Center, Brooklyn, and maintains
printing specifications for those items. The thermographic process is authorized for all
flag officers stationery, change of command invitations (O-6 and above), and selected
invitations for flag officers. All such printing will be produced in the most economical
manner and as expeditiously as can be processed. Embossing or engraving processes are
prohibited under the Congressional Joint Committee on Printing waiver given to the
Defense Printing Service.
b.
Under the provisions of the waiver granted by the Joint Committee on Printing, the
Commandant of the U. S. Coast Guard may permit certain officers at the O-6 level and
above and the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard to obtain stationery, second
sheets, envelopes and invitations. Printing for O-6 and the Master Chief Petty Officer will
display the Coast Guard Seal. Printing for all flag officers will display the appropriate
flag.
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