COMDTINST 1500.4 governs policies, procedures, and standards for administering the Marine Industry Training Program.
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The publication covers program types, participant status, selection and post-selection procedures, industry training conduct, evaluations, reports, and obligated service. It requires approved training plans, Mutual Training Agreements, participant reports, and compliance with Coast Guard and sponsoring-organization 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.
Members are obligated to serve three months for each month of training for the first 12 months, and 9 COMDTINST 1500.4 one for one thereafter.
Plans must contain the following information: (1) Sponsor(s) point of contact information (e.g. name, address, phone number & e-mail). (2) Plan & objectives for each industry sponsor. (3) Training duration/timeline and anticipated funding needs.
Marine Industry Training funds are to be used for associated official Marine Industry Training business travel and shall not be used to purchase office supplies (e.g. cell phones, cellular service, business attire, etc).
A Mutual Training Agreement (MTA) must be agreed to between the sponsoring organization and the Marine Industry Training participant before the participant may begin training with that sponsoring organization.
Participants shall abide by the standards of performance, conduct, and appearance expected of Coast Guard personnel in accordance with References (c) and (d).