COMDTINST 1800.5I governs the scope, administration, organization, and policy of the Coast Guard retiree services program.
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The publication addresses retiree support, transition assistance, benefits, communication, volunteer opportunities, and program organization. It establishes strategic objectives and assigns duties to Coast Guard offices and councils supporting retirees.
Applies to: All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, and chief of headquarters staff elements must comply with the provisions of this Instruction.
All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, and chief of headquarters staff elements must comply with the provisions of this Instruction. (paragraph 2)
The retiree services program serves Coast Guard military retirees and eligible surviving family members by providing routine retiree support information, retiree benefits advice, and services, when needed. (paragraph 6)
Ensure members retiring from the Coast Guard, and their family, are provided information and knowledge of the required pre-retirement counseling and transition assistance, facilitating a smooth transition to civilian life and connection with the CG Retiree Community.
Made aware of and provided the rights, pay, benefits, privileges, and services to which they are entitled; made aware of their responsibilities; and kept informed on the Coast Guard and programs, policy, and other items of interest.
The mission of the Retiree Services Program is to coordinate pre-retirement and retirement services, as described in this Instruction, with responsible policy, program, and technical authorities, the CGNRC/RRCs, and affinity groups.