COMDTINST 5000.12 — Coast Guard Acquisition Management Roles & Responsibilities

COMDTINST 5000.12 governs Coast Guard acquisition management roles and responsibilities supporting acquisition projects under DHS policy.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 5000.12
  • Title: COAST GUARD ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Date: 7/6/2012
  • Proponent: CG-924

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The publication establishes the Coast Guard acquisition organization and governance framework, including the CG ARB, EOC, SIT, and Resource Councils. It defines leadership, acquisition directorate, sponsor, and technical authority roles, and sets requirements for policy changes, distribution, and records management.

Applies to: All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, and chiefs of headquarters staff elements shall comply with the provisions of this Instruction.

Topics covered

  • Acquisition governance
  • Coast Guard Acquisition Review Board
  • Executive Oversight Council
  • Acquisition Decision Authorities
  • Technical authorities
  • Acquisition project management
  • Environmental considerations

Questions and answers

What does the Coast Guard Acquisition Review Board review?

The Coast Guard Acquisition Review Board’s (CG ARB) primary functions are to review major acquisition projects annually; to review projects at Coast Guard Acquisition Decision Events (ADE) when the CAE is the Acquisition Decision Authority (ADA); and to review projects in preparation for an ADE in which DHS is the ADA. (paragraph 5)

What authority does the CG ARB have over proceeding to the next acquisition phase?

Recommends approval or disapproval for the project to proceed to the next phase. (paragraph 5)

What does the Executive Oversight Council monitor and address?

The EOC’s primary function is to review and address risks and issues that have the potential to result in significant performance, cost, and/or schedule changes for major and non-major acquisition projects in accordance with reference (b). (paragraph 5)

Who is the Coast Guard’s Component Acquisition Executive?

As designated by reference (c), the Coast Guard’s Component Acquisition Executive (CAE) is the Vice Commandant. (paragraph 6)

What is the CAE responsible for?

The CAE is responsible for implementation, management, and oversight of Coast Guard acquisition processes. (paragraph 6)

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