COMDTINST 5351.6A — Coast Guard Organizational Assessment Survey (cg-oas)

COMDTINST 5351.6A governs policy and procedures for the Coast Guard Organizational Assessment Survey and its administration.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 5351.6A
  • Title: COAST GUARD ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENT SURVEY (CG-OAS)
  • Date: 4/11/2022
  • Proponent: CG-1B1

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The publication identifies the CG-OAS as the Coast Guard’s primary personnel perspective survey and addresses survey data, federal employee survey requirements, and organizational assessment. It requires designated Coast Guard leaders to support administration, review results, create action plans, and monitor progress.

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

Topics covered

  • Coast Guard Organizational Assessment Survey
  • Personnel perspective surveys
  • Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey
  • Organizational assessment data
  • Survey result confidentiality
  • Unit action plans
  • Privacy compliance requirements

Questions and answers

How often is the Coast Guard Organizational Assessment Survey administered?

The CG-OAS is administered to military (active and reserve) and civilian personnel biennially. (paragraph 5)

What does the CG-OAS provide Coast Guard leaders?

The CG-OAS provides Coast Guard leaders at all levels information with which to make fact-based decisions. (paragraph 5)

What is the status of Commandant Instruction 5351.6?

Commandant Instruction 5351.6 has expired and is now cancelled. (paragraph 4)

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