COMDTINST 5200.4C — Mission Management System (mms)

COMDTINST 5200.4C governs the operation of the Coast Guard’s Mission Management System and its ISO 9001-based quality framework.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 5200.4C
  • Title: MISSION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (MMS)
  • Date: 9/4/2025
  • Proponent: CG-5P-QM

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It covers MMS policies, implementation, documentation hierarchy, audits, corrective actions, risk management, and environmental considerations. It requires specified Coast Guard units to implement local MMS requirements, provide training, designate coordinators, and control documents and records.

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.

Topics covered

  • Mission Management System operation
  • ISO 9001 quality management
  • MMS documentation hierarchy
  • MMS Coordinator designation
  • Internal audits
  • Corrective action requests
  • Risk management
  • MMS-101 training

Questions and answers

What training is required for new MMS members?

Completion of the MMS-101 training, during new member onboarding.

Can an MMS Coordinator be designated before completing the ISO 9001 series course?

MMS Coordinator may be designated in writing prior to completing ISO 9001 series course. (paragraph 5)

What must MMS document control ensure?

Effective document control to prevent the use of outdated or obsolete documents. (paragraph 5)

What does the MMS do with nonconformities?

Nonconformities, defined as nonfulfillment of requirements in Appendix (A), are tracked and resolved through a corrective action process, fostering continual system improvement, as documented in Reference (g). (paragraph 5)

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