COMDTINST 5375.1E governs limited personal use of government desktop equipment, WiFi, and mobile devices by Coast Guard personnel.
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The publication addresses personal use policies, prohibited and inappropriate uses, exceptions, local restrictions, and deployed-unit bandwidth management. It requires limited, infrequent use that does not interfere with duties, compromise information security, degrade network services, or impose more than nominal cost.
Applies to: This Instruction defines the policy on personal use of government office equipment and services by all Coast Guard personnel (military, civilian, and auxiliary) and contractors (under Coast Guard contract) in accordance with References (a) through (f).
Personal use of government office equipment or services is never authorized for Contractors. Contractors are restricted to the use of government office equipment and services ONLY for official business purposes.
Personal use of government office equipment or services is authorized for Coast Guard personnel only when such use: (1) Does not interfere with official duties, inhibit the security of information, information systems, or cause degradation of network services; (2) Is limited and infrequent; and, (3) Is of nominal cost to the government.
Commanding officers and officers-in-charge may further reduce personal usage of government office equipment or services due to bandwidth restrictions as a result of increased operational tempo or degradation of network services (e.g., no attachments to email authorized). (paragraph 9)
The following activities are absolutely prohibited on any government furnished WiFi system: (a) Gambling; (b) Visiting and/or downloading material/content from pornographic websites; (c) Lobbying.
Using government office equipment or services for commercial purposes to support a private or personal business, including assisting relatives, friends, or other persons in such activities.