COMDTINST 5730.3
the term "detailee" is used in this instruction, labeling of these personnel in other
publications may vary.
c. Congressional details educate Coast Guard officers on the workings of the U.S. Congress
with the intent of assigning the detailees to follow-on tours in which the education gained by
the officer can be used. The Coast Guard benefits from the assignment of its personnel to the
Congress by bringing the Coast Guard's unique perspective to the process of drafting and
passing legislation, and by affording the detailee the opportunity to learn about the legislative
process.
5. ASSIGNMENT POLICY AND PERSONNEL MATTERS.
a. It is Coast Guard policy that Coast Guard officers may be assigned as congressional detailees
only when it is judged that Coast Guard personnel are positioned to provide benefit to the
Congress, enhance the detailee's understanding of the legislative process, and thereby
collectively enhance the effectiveness of the U. S. Government.
b. The total number of detailees assigned to Capitol Hill will vary, depending on the number of
requests from the Congress and the ability of the Coast Guard to provide suitable personnel.
c. Detailees will normally be assigned to staffs of Congressional committees or subcommittees.
The guiding principle in assigning detailees will be to maximize communication between the
Coast Guard and the Congress.
d. In addition to other necessary approvals, all requests for the establishment or continuation of
congressional detail positions shall be approved by the Vice Commandant, U. S. Coast Guard
based on the recommendation of the Assistant Commandant for Governmental and Public
Affairs developed in consultation with the Chief, Office of Congressional Affairs. Each
request shall specify the anticipated duration and the specific functions to be performed.
e. Congressional detailees shall undergo a competitive selection process. Personnel will not
normally be detailed as a congressional detailee when such an assignment would be the last
tour before retirement or separation.
f. Congressional detailees shall normally be assigned for a period not to exceed two years.
Extensions will be granted only under extraordinary circumstances.
g. Congressional detailees shall be provided with a rating chain for OER submission as required
by reference (a). The Assistant Commandant for Governmental and Public Affairs shall
designate and publish this information. Detailees may obtain a copy of their rating chain
from the Deputy Chief of Congressional Affairs.
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