COMDTINST 5410.2A — Incorporating The Joint Staff Action Process (jsap)

COMDTINST 5410.2A governs incorporating the Joint Staff Action Process into Coast Guard administration and coordinating Coast Guard input.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 5410.2A
  • Title: INCORPORATING THE JOINT STAFF ACTION PROCESS (JSAP)
  • Date: 1/21/2025
  • Proponent: CG-ODO

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The publication identifies the Coast Guard Service Planner and establishes primary and alternate Joint Action Control Officers. It describes JSAP coordination, leadership roles, response deadlines, release, records, environmental considerations, forms, and change requests.

Topics covered

  • Joint Staff Action Process
  • Coast Guard administration
  • Joint Action Control Officers
  • Service Planner authority
  • JSAP response deadlines
  • Joint Staff leadership roles
  • JSAP forms and templates

Questions and answers

What happens when the Coast Guard misses a JSAP deadline?

Failure to meet a JSAP deadline results in a lost opportunity for the Coast Guard to provide input to the JCS. (paragraph 5)

What does a Coast Guard response to a JSAP represent?

The Coast Guard’s response to a JSAP, regardless of approval level, (Action Officer, Service Planner, or Flag Officer) represents the Coast Guard’s position to the Chairman. (paragraph 5)

Who approves JSAP requests requiring Flag level review?

CG-5R is the Coast Guard’s approval authority for all JSAP requests that require Flag level review, unless a higher authority is specified by the JS.

Who is authorized to approve JSAP requests requiring O-6/GS-15 review?

CG-ODO is the Coast Guard’s designated Service Planner who is authorized to approve JSAP requests requiring O-6/GS-15 Service level review.

What is the primary JACO responsible for?

The Coast Guard JACO is an officer assigned by CG-ODO who is responsible for managing JSAP tasks assigned to the Coast Guard.

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