COMDTINST 4130.6C — Coast Guard Configuration Management Policy

COMDTINST 4130.6C governs the Coast Guard Configuration Management Program, including configurations, assets, systems, software, and firmware.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 4130.6C
  • Title: COAST GUARD CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT POLICY
  • Date: 4/17/2019
  • Proponent: CG-444

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It defines configuration management policy, processes, procedures, baselines, and five interrelated elements for the Coast Guard. The publication requires units and commands to use appropriate levels of configuration management and establish tailored processes.

Applies to: This Instruction and its associated guidance as contained in the CM Manager’s Handbook applies to all existing and new start CG configurations, including computer software and firmware.

Topics covered

  • Coast Guard Configuration Management Program
  • Configuration management policy
  • Configuration Items
  • Configuration baselines
  • Configuration management elements
  • Configuration documentation
  • Configuration lifecycle phases

Questions and answers

Who must comply with COMDTINST 4130.6C?

All CG unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, and chiefs of headquarters staff elements must comply with the provisions of this Instruction. (paragraph 2)

What must Coast Guard units establish for configuration management?

Each unit or command is required to use appropriate levels of configuration management and shall establish a tailored CM process for this purpose.

What does configuration management apply to?

CM will apply to all assets, systems, subsystems, components and infrastructure, herein after called Configuration Items (CIs).

What are the five elements of configuration management?

CM is composed of the following five interrelated elements: Management and Planning, Identification, Control, Status Accounting and Verification and Audits.

What is the purpose of a configuration baseline?

Configuration Baselines are an agreed upon description of the attributes of a product, at a point in time, which serves as a starting point for controlling configuration.

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