COMDTINST 1500.3 — Mission Support Industry Training Program

COMDTINST 1500.3 governs policies, procedures, and standards for administering the Mission Support Industry Training Program.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 1500.3
  • Title: MISSION SUPPORT INDUSTRY TRAINING PROGRAM
  • Date: 5/29/2020
  • Proponent: DCMS

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The publication describes C5I and Naval Engineering industry training programs, participant status, post-selection requirements, and sponsor agreements. It requires training plans, monthly and final reports, evaluations, and compliance with Coast Guard standards.

Applies to: All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, and chiefs of headquarters staff elements will comply with the provisions of this Instruction.

Topics covered

  • Mission Support Industry Training
  • C5I Industry Training
  • Naval Engineering Industry Training
  • Industry Training Plans
  • Mutual Training Agreements
  • Participant conduct
  • Monthly and final reports
  • Training evaluations

Questions and answers

How long does Mission Support Industry Training usually last?

The Mission Support Industry Training Program is normally accomplished through internships with industry organizations and other regulatory agencies over the course of a one-year assignment; however, shorter durations are possible. (paragraph 4)

What experience is required for C5I Industry Training?

C5IIT participants are expected to be established Coast Guard C5I officers that have successfully completed at least two diversified assignments within the C5I specialty that offer exposure to designing, implementing and supporting/operating technologies within the Coast Guard as well as experience with C5I policy or budget development. (paragraph 9)

What experience is required for Naval Engineering Industry Training?

NEIT participants will normally be established Coast Guard NE’s with successful tours in both shore-side mission support and field level NE positions that provide the officer with a broad perspective of the Coast Guard NE program. (paragraph 9)

How soon must selected members accept or decline participation?

Once the selection results for the Mission Support Industry Training Program are announced, members selected shall communicate their intention in writing to accept or decline participation in the program within five days of being notified by Coast Guard PSC-opm. (paragraph 6)

What reports must Mission Support Industry Training participants submit?

Mission Support Industry Training participants are responsible and required to submit monthly reports and a final report to their requisite program manager and Commandant (DCMS-81); failure to comply with the monthly and final reporting requirements may result in disenrollment form the program.

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