COMDTINST 3500.3A — Risk Management (rm)

COMDTINST 3500.3A governs Coast Guard risk management training, procedures, and standardized risk assessments using GAR 2.0.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 3500.3A
  • Title: RISK MANAGEMENT (RM)
  • Date: 3/5/2018
  • Proponent: CG-7

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It establishes a five-step risk management process using PEACE, STAAR, RAM, and GAR 2.0 to identify and control hazards. It also sets requirements for deliberate and real-time risk assessments, community-specific training, and TCT/BRM facilitator certification.

Applies to: All Coast Guard commanding officers, officers-in-charge, and assistant commandants, shall comply with the provisions of this Instruction.

Topics covered

  • Risk management process
  • GAR 2.0 risk assessments
  • PEACE and STAAR models
  • Risk Assessment Matrix
  • Community-specific training
  • TCT/BRM training
  • TCT facilitator certification

Questions and answers

What five-step risk management process does COMDTINST 3500.3A require?

The Coast Guard has adopted a 5-step RM process that consists of 1) Identifying Hazards, 2) Assessing Hazards, 3) Developing Controls and Making Decisions, 4) Implementing Controls, and 5) Supervising and Evaluating Controls.

When should units perform a deliberate risk assessment?

Units should perform a deliberate assessment at the start of each workday or each watch using GAR 2.0 to consider PEACE and STAAR elements.

What tool is mandated for Coast Guard risk assessments?

Mandates the use of GAR 2.0 to conduct risk assessments. (paragraph 6)

What training is mandated for non-aviation personnel involved in activities that can pose safety risk?

Mandated for all non-aviation active duty, reserve, auxiliary, and civilian personnel involved with planning, conducting, supervising, and monitoring all Coast Guard activities that can pose safety risk to personnel and equipment.

How often must TCT Facilitators deliver training to maintain certification?

TCT Facilitators must deliver a minimum of five training sessions biannually to maintain certification. (paragraph 4)

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