COMDTINST 5230.9 — Information Technology Asset Management

COMDTINST 5230.9 governs U.S. Coast Guard management and recapitalization of information technology assets for secure, resilient operations.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 5230.9
  • Title: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSET MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 4/5/2022
  • Proponent: CG-68

View COMDTINST 5230.9 on armypubs.army.mil


The publication addresses StoreFront and SUIT requests, mobile device management, workstations, and multifunction devices. It requires centralized controls, defined purchasing limits, and configuration standards for IT assets.

Applies to: All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, office chiefs, chief of headquarter directorates must comply with the policies contained.

Topics covered

  • IT asset recapitalization
  • StoreFront hardware and software requests
  • Special Use Information Technology application
  • Mobile Device Manager requirements
  • Workstation issuance and inventory
  • Multifunction device purchasing
  • MFD printing configurations

Questions and answers

When can users request hardware and software through SUIT?

The Special Use Information Technology (SUIT) application is authorized for users to request hardware and software that fulfill unique requirements that cannot be met using StoreFront.

How must Coast Guard mobile phones and tablets be managed?

All Coast Guard procured mobile phones and tablets must be centrally managed by a Mobile Device Manager.

Can users receive more than one workstation?

Users shall not be issued more than one workstation unless specifically authorized by the Assistant Commandant for Capability (CG-7) and Assistant Commandant for C4IT (CG-6).

Can units keep spare workstations for end users?

With the exception of authorized inventory of workstations for contingency operations, units are not authorized to retain an inventory of spare workstations for end users.

Can shore units purchase single-function devices?

Shore units are not authorized to purchase single-function devices unless approved through the SUIT application.

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