COMDTINST 1200.3 — Intelligence Professional Insignia

COMDTINST 1200.3 governs the policy and qualifications required to earn the Intelligence Professional Insignia.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 1200.3
  • Title: INTELLIGENCE PROFESSIONAL INSIGNIA
  • Date: 9/11/2023
  • Proponent: CG-21

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The publication describes the insignia's purpose, eligibility, temporary and permanent entitlement criteria, issuing authorities, and documentation. It requires specified training, competencies, certification, and records for entitlement.

Applies to: Enlisted members (E-4 and above) and Officers of the Coast Guard and Coast Guard Reserve, and Coast Guard civilian employees who meet the criteria outlined in this Instruction may be awarded the Intelligence Professional Insignia.

Topics covered

  • Intelligence Professional Insignia
  • Temporary entitlement
  • Permanent entitlement
  • Intelligence training
  • INTCORE competency
  • Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Certification
  • Issuing authorities
  • Insignia documentation

Questions and answers

Who can be awarded the Intelligence Professional Insignia?

Enlisted members (E-4 and above) and Officers of the Coast Guard and Coast Guard Reserve, and Coast Guard civilian employees who meet the criteria outlined in this Instruction may be awarded the Intelligence Professional Insignia.

How often must the IFPC be renewed for temporary entitlement?

The IFPC must be renewed every three years after the date of certification to be considered current.

What training is required for temporary entitlement?

Complete Intelligence Job Entry Level Training, as outlined in Reference (c).

What INTCORE competency level is required for temporary entitlement?

Obtain the Intelligence Core (INTCORE) Competency at the Apprentice level.

When can the temporary insignia be worn?

The temporary insignia may only be worn while actively serving in an Intelligence billet of qualifying experience for which the issuing authority approved the insignia.

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