COMDTINST 5402.5 — Data And Analytics Technical Authority

COMDTINST 5402.5 governs data and analytics technical authority, including data governance, data management, analytics, and artificial intelligence.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 5402.5
  • Title: DATA AND ANALYTICS TECHNICAL AUTHORITY
  • Date: 5/24/2024
  • Proponent: CG-ODA

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It establishes the CDAO as the technical authority for data and analytics within the Coast Guard and assigns related responsibilities to the Office of Data and Analytics. It requires enterprise data policies, domains, teams, standards, and oversight for data-informed decision-making.

Applies to: All Coast Guard unit Commanders, Commanding Officers, Officers-in-Charge, Deputy/Assistant Commandants, and chief of headquarter directorates must comply with the policies contained.

Topics covered

  • Data and analytics technical authority
  • Data governance
  • Data management
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Data domains
  • Domain Data Teams
  • Operational Analytics Teams
  • Data analytics governance

Questions and answers

Who must comply with COMDTINST 5402.5?

All Coast Guard unit Commanders, Commanding Officers, Officers-in-Charge, Deputy/Assistant Commandants, and chief of headquarter directorates must comply with the policies contained. (paragraph 2)

What authority does the CDAO have over Coast Guard data and analytics?

As the responsible authority for data governance, data management, data analytics, and AI in the USCG, the CDAO is delegated by the Commandant, Reference (f), to execute these responsibilities. (paragraph 8)

How must Coast Guard data be classified?

Classify USCG data as an enterprise strategic asset with corresponding investments in the people, processes, and tools to support the governance, management, and analytical use of data.

What data teams must be established?

Establish Domain Data Teams in accordance with Appendix E to execute modern enterprise data management at scale through federated data governance and stewardship, providing domain data as a product for enterprise use.

What is the role of Operational Analytics Teams?

Establish Operational Analytics Teams in accordance with Appendix F to generate insight and automation opportunities from enterprise data assets to enable data-informed decision-making across business units and operational commands.

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