COMDTINST 3501.4 governs Coast Guard health services deployment competency management and the selection of personnel for deployments.
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The publication establishes managerial, technical, and professional requirements and standards for deploying military, auxiliary, and civilian health services personnel. It addresses competency codes, technical authority, health services roles, and deployment selection criteria.
Applies to: All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, and chiefs of headquarter directorates must comply with the policies contained.
All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, and chiefs of headquarter directorates must comply with the policies contained. (paragraph 2)
Deployment is described as the rotation of forces into and out of an operational area.
HSWL SC in collaboration with Commandant (CG-1K21) shall establish valid competency codes for health services employees who may potentially be selected for deployment.
The competency management system shall take factors into consideration such as experience and education.