COMDTINST 5441.6A — Register Of Cutters

COMDTINST 5441.6A governs Coast Guard policy for promulgating and maintaining the Register of Cutters and its fleet data.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 5441.6A
  • Title: REGISTER OF CUTTERS
  • Date: 10/24/2023
  • Proponent: CG-751

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It identifies cutter information tracked by internal offices and external agencies, including classes, characteristics, homeports, dates, and funding. It requires quarterly database updates and specifies the information the Register of Cutters must include.

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

  • Register of Cutters
  • Cutter fleet data
  • Cutter homeports
  • Commissioning and decommissioning dates
  • Cutter characteristics
  • SharePoint database updates
  • OPFAC numbers

Questions and answers

Who must comply with COMDTINST 5441.6A?

All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, chief of headquarter directorates must comply with the policies contained. (paragraph 2)

Where must the Register of Cutters be retained?

The Office of Cutter Forces, Commandant (CG-751) must retain the Register of Cutters on the Commandant (CG-751) SharePoint site here: Register of Cutters.

How often must the Register of Cutters database be updated?

The database must be updated quarterly to accurately reflect the makeup of the cutter fleet.

What information must Commandant (CG-751) use to update the Register of Cutters?

Commandant (CG-751) must use the latest commissioning and decommissioning dates, maintenance schedules, and other relevant cutter information to continually update the Register of Cutters.

How are changes to COMDTINST 5441.6A coordinated?

Commandant (CG-751) must coordinate changes to this Instruction. This Instruction is under continual review and must be updated as necessary. Time-sensitive amendments must be promulgated via message, pending their inclusion in the next change.

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