COMDTINST 5500.18A governs Coast Guard management and execution of the MP ICAM system for mission partner credentials and access.
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The publication covers CAC and NEATS use, credential issuance, identity verification, sponsorship roles, physical and logical access, and credential disposition. It requires defined MP ICAM roles, eligibility validation, background investigation checks, timely revocation, and procedures for exceptions and appeals.
Applies to: This Instruction applies to all Coast Guard military and civilian personnel that provide federal government credentials or sponsorship of credentials to mission partners.
The Common Access Card (CAC) is the primary identification (ID) card for eligible contractors and foreign national affiliates and shall be used to facilitate standardized access to Coast Guard facilities, installations, and computer systems. (paragraph 5)
The MP ICAM application shall only be used to produce a credential if access to Coast Guard facilities or installations, or to the CGOne Network, is essential as a condition of employment, assignment, or in assisting the Coast Guard via official volunteer programs. (paragraph 8)
If for any reason a cardholder no longer requires access to Coast Guard facilities and/or information systems, the MPAS shall within one (1) business day: a. Perform the revocation process within MP ICAM in accordance with Reference (g) and have the card immediately collected. (paragraph 2)
Collected federal government credentials shall be returned to the nearest RAPIDS site within two (2) business days for termination within DEERS. (paragraph 4)
Though not all inclusive, the following are some reasons to revoke or terminate a credential: a. Card expiration. b. Cardholder no longer meets the background investigation requirements. c. Card or contract expiration and/or option period not exercised. d. CG Auxiliarist duties or responsibility no longer needed. e. Contract or contractor termination or transfer. (paragraph 3)