ENCLOSURE (1) COMDTINST 7300.8
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Mission Assignment (MA). A work order issued to a Federal agency by a FEMA Regional
Director, Associate Director for State and Local Programs and Support, FEMA Director, or a
designee thereof, directing the completion by that agency of a specified task and citing
funding, other managerial controls, and guidance. A MA usually applies to operations carried
out under a Presidential declaration of major disaster or emergency, but is also used for other
incidents for which FEMA requests assistance directly from the Coast Guard. The MA letter
becomes a memorandum of understanding, contract or obligating document between FEMA
and the agency and the basis for any future reimbursement for materials and services provided
to FEMA.
7.
Mission Assignment Cover Letter. The section of the written MA addressed to a Federal
agency pre-designated representative which establishes requirements or criteria to be followed,
other managerial controls, and guidance. It includes the date; disaster fund citation; disaster
identification (if assigned); language activating the receiving agency to receive and execute
tasks; and financial management standards on reimbursement, billing, advance of funds,
property accountability, and documentation requirements.
8.
Mission Assignment Project Administrator. Individual (normally a FEMA representative)
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